Speaking of the texture of the gourd, Chu Chen talked about the other two factors that judge the quality of the gourd, the skills of the gourd painting, and the composition and content of the gourd painting. In these two aspects, Wang Ruyang's branding gourd is also very good.

After listening to Chu Chen's explanation, Wang Ruyang was quite happy, and Zhou Wenping asked with a smile next to him: "Old Wang, when did you like to twist the gourd?" ”

Wang Ruyang said with a smile: "I am also influenced by my father-in-law, some time ago he saw a friend playing with hand twisted gourds, and also bought a few to play, and since then it has been out of control, and let me play too." But you also know that what I have always liked is calligraphy and painting, and I don't know anything about twisting gourds, so I have never bought them. ”

"This gourd is still what I saw at a stall when I just watched the excitement, and I bought it because I thought it was good and cheap. I didn't expect to get your affirmation, Mr. Chu, it's really an unexpected joy! ”

In fact, the reason why Wang Ruyang bought this painted gourd, in addition to really pleasing it to the eye, is mainly because every time he goes back to his father-in-law, the father-in-law always asks him if he has bought a hand-twisted gourd or something like that, which makes him a little impatient, so he simply buys a filler, but he didn't expect to get Chu Chen's affirmation, which made him very surprised.

Many people's love for antiques starts from getting a good collection, Wang Ruyang at this time is exactly like this, and he likes to follow fate, and the hand-twisted gourd he bought inadvertently is actually a good thing, so that he feels that he should be a good choice to collect hand-twisted gourd in the future.

So, Wang Ruyang asked again: "Teacher Chu, if it's an ordinary hand-twisted gourd." What should I choose? ”

Chu Chen replied with a smile: "The biggest feature of the hand-twisted gourd is that it is "small", of course, the smaller the better. Generally, hand-twisted gourds are under 8 cm. Most of them are 4-6 cm in height, while fine hand-twisted gourds are 3 to 5 cm in size. Of course. It is best to fit the size of your hand, and it is better to hold it comfortably. ”

In addition, a beautiful and small gourd is held in the hand, and the first thing that pleases you is your own state of mind. Therefore, when choosing a hand-twisted gourd, in addition to the size, you should carefully observe the overall appearance of the gourd. At this point, it is almost the same as the selection of the gourd, and it is necessary to pay attention to whether there are scratches and the like, and the skin should be dry thoroughly. ”

"Although the hand-twisted gourd is not expensive, it costs at least a few yuan a piece, and now even the dishes are cheated. Not to mention hand-twisted gourds. Therefore, it is also important to note that some gourds with too white skin may have been soaked in potions, so be sure to keep your eyes open when buying. ”

Speaking of this, Chu Chen pointed to Wang Ruyang's gourd and said, "Actually, it's a pity that your gourd is a pity. ”

"Which point?" Wang Ruyang hurriedly asked.

"The biggest feature of the hand-twisted gourd that is different from the songworm gourd is that it is born with a 'dragon head'. The faucet I am talking about is the vine at the upper end of the gourd, and to judge the quality of the gourd, we must first have a good faucet. ”

Chu Chen said: "The gourd was originally natural, and the unique shape and growing vine pedicles created a lifelike taste. Therefore, when choosing a hand-twisted gourd, there must be a faucet, otherwise the value of the gourd will be greatly reduced. This gourd like yours should have had a dragon head before. But I don't know why I cut it, but I can see it from the traces. ”

"Good thing. The painting aspect of your gourd is very good, although the value is somewhat affected. It's not too big to come. ”

Hearing this, Wang Ruyang hurriedly put the gourd in front of him and found that it was indeed as Chu Chen said, which made him somewhat regretful, if he also understood, this gourd was cheap and there was a reason for it to be cheap.

At this time, Zhou Wenping asked, "Lao Wang, how much did you spend on this gourd?" ”

"That's the number." Wang Ruyang gestured.

Chu Chen smiled: "It's still quite cheap, and when you meet someone you like, it's possible to be two or three times taller." ”

Of course, the reason why it can be so high is also because of the low base.

Wang Ruyang waved his hand again and again, and said with a smile: "I am going to collect this gourd, and I have no intention of transferring it." ”

It's rare to buy a small masterpiece for the first time, which is very commemorative, and Wang Ruyang is not short of hundreds or thousands of dollars, of course he won't sell the gourd.

After chatting for a while, Wang Ruyang said with a smile: "Teacher Chu, I came here today to invite you to participate in a small gathering as an expert. ”

"What party?" Chu Chen asked.

Wang Ruyang said with a smile: "It's a small party between me and a few Tibetan friends, and it is estimated that there will be some transactions during the period, so I would like to ask you to help comment on it." ”

Chu Chen said: "Mr. Wang, the main category of your collection is calligraphy and painting, and I am not very proficient in this area!" ”

Wang Ruyang said with a smile: "Teacher Chu, you are so modest, the last time you went to Beijing TV to record a program, I happened to be there, and I am quite impressed by your comments on the same calligraphy and painting." ”

Chu Chen smiled when he heard this, the calligraphy and painting appraisal expert invited by the TV station that time didn't know what he ate at noon, and he had been having diarrhea in the afternoon, so he let him make a cameo.

Wang Ruyang continued: "Moreover, that day, we also invited Mr. Lu Chuanxionglu, the elder of the district, and you will be mainly responsible for the porcelain at that time." ”

Chu Chen nodded, going to such a party can open his eyes, and it is also a good opportunity to expand his network, he promised to come down, but there is one thing he still has to confirm.

So, he asked, "Mr. Wang, I have to go on a long trip tomorrow, and it is estimated that it will take a week to ten days to come back. ”

As mentioned earlier, although Chu Chen did not fully recognize the information on the remaining treasure map, he was already able to know the location where the treasure was buried. In order to avoid a lot of dreams at night, Chu Chen decided to go there as much as possible to try to find out the treasure.

Hearing this, Wang Ruyang hurriedly said: "Our party is scheduled for July 13th, I don't know if you have time that day?" ”

Chu Chen thought for a while and said, "There should be nothing, otherwise, if there is something, I will call you a few days in advance." ”

"Okay, okay, then we'll be waiting for you." Wang Ruyang told Chu Chen the time and place of their meeting with a smile on his face.

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After lunch the next day, Chu Chen and Zuo Shan went to the airport together with their luggage. Wu Ke, on the other hand, wanted to do her best to transform the theoretical knowledge she had learned into practical experience, so she did not go with her this time.

The location of the treasure map is located in the mountainous area of Kipzhou in Jingchu, close to the location where the legendary savages often haunt.

After getting off the plane, Chu Chen and Zuo Shan took a taxi at the airport to the hotel that had been booked a long time ago.

The taxi driver is also a person who can speak well, and he may think that Chu Chen and Zuoshan are here to travel, which is a miracle. Because of his profession, Chu Chen didn't care about it, and during this period, he also happened to be a driver and knew a little more about the city of Xiazhou.

Originally, Xiazhou should be a small city in Chu Chen's impression, at most it was as big as a small and medium-sized city. However, through the explanation of the driver, coupled with what he saw and heard along the way, he found that he underestimated Xiazhou, and he didn't know how big it was, but he felt that he had taken a rough walk around the city, and he was afraid that it would not work in a day or two.

Moreover, after the driver's introduction, Chu Chen learned that Xiazhou was originally the largest city in Jingchu except Jiangcheng, and the locals also have a saying that Jiangcheng will go straight sooner or later. At that time, the capital of Jingchu Province was none other than Xiazhou, although Chu Chen did not know the truth of this matter, but at least it reflected the status of Xiazhou in Jingchu.

After settling down at the hotel, Chu Chen saw that it was still early, so he said to Zuoshan that he would go to the riverside to have a look, and he could also appreciate the customs of Xiazhou.

It is only ten minutes' drive from the hotel to the shore, it is now the season of Yichang Xiazhou, which is not hot or cold, and the park on the riverside is the most ideal place to walk in the evening, looking at the river flowing quietly, enjoying the gentle river breeze, thinking about it is quite pleasant. Of course, such a good place is also the first choice for couples, and the probability of successful pursuit must be very high.

Across the road from the riverside park, there are many food stalls, Chu Chen and they walked around the riverside for a while, and they saw that it was already full of friends, and they heard that even in the middle of the night, there was a booming business.

When they were hungry, the two went over to join in the food tasting. Although it is a food stall here, it is not simple to eat, it is the most characteristic river fish, crayfish and duck head in Xiazhou. Accompanied by beautiful scenery and delicious food, it is really a fairy-like life, and it is no wonder that Xiazhou can become a well-known livable city in the country.

After a little taste of the customs of Xiazhou, the next day, Chu Chen and Zuo Shan took the equipment they had prepared a long time ago, took a car to a small mountain village near the destination, and then hiked to the location of the treasure.

For the sake of secrecy, Chu Chen never said the purpose of this trip to Xiazhou, and Zuo Shan never asked.

However, with the retirement of any time, Zuo Shan became more and more curious, and when he got out of the car, he found that this was just an ordinary small mountain village, and it was surrounded by mountains on three sides, and there was no place to play around, so he couldn't help the doubts in his heart, so he asked: "Chu Shao, what are we here for?" ”

Chu Chen laughed and said, "I thought you had been holding back and not asking." ”

Zuo Shan scratched his head and smiled.

The time of contact with Zuo Shan has not been short, Chu Chen is completely sure that Zuo Shan is not the kind of person who sees money and has an eye for money, it is precisely because of this that he will bring Zuo Shan over, otherwise, he would rather come to Xiazhou alone than put himself in danger.

So, Chu Chen said with a smile: "Zuoshan, do you believe that I got a treasure map?" (Want to know more exciting developments in "Treasure Life"?) Open WeChat now, click on the "+" sign in the upper right corner, select Add Friends to add an official account, search for "Qidianzhongwenwang", follow the official account, and never miss every update! (To be continued......)