The Qing Dynasty's Emperor Qianlong's Period Gourd Bottle
Li Mo carried the wrapped gourd bottle and returned to Guyun Pavilion excitedly. His master, Liu Chuanqing, was drinking tea and chatting with another boss on Antique Street.
"Little Mo, what did you buy?"
"Master, come and take a look. There's something good."
Li Mo carefully took out the gourd bottle and placed it on the counter. He admired it proudly. This was the first time in his life that he had picked up a bargain. It had an extraordinary meaning.
Liu Chuanqing didn't take it seriously. Instead, the boss's eyes lit up. He hurriedly walked to the counter and took out a magnifying glass from his pocket to look at it inch by inch.
"Boss Liu, your disciple really picked up a good treasure."
"Boss Wang, don't misjudge. There's really nothing on the streets outside. There are countless imitations." Although Liu Chuanqing said that, he still walked forward and appraised it for a moment. He looked pleasantly surprised. He looked up at Li Mo and said, "Tell me about it first."
Li Mo knew that his judgment was not wrong. He said confidently, "From the style, this is a pink and green glazed gourd bottle with intertwined branch patterns. On the glaze color, the pink glaze is slightly milky and turbid, and the green glaze is elegant. The green glaze has a soft luster and looks like jade. This is one of the best colors in the green glaze. On the bottom, there is a base inscription "Made during the years of Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty" written in Chinese characters. It's a very typical official inscription."
"I touched the mouth of the bottle with my fingertips. The surface is smooth and round, and the workmanship is exquisite. According to my initial judgment, this is the real product of the official kiln during the Qianlong period. Master, Boss Wang, what do you think?"
"Good lad, you've learned Boss Liu's true abilities. From the style, glaze, craftsmanship, and base inscription, this is indeed a pink-and-green glaze gourd bottle from the Qing Qianlong Period. My shop happens to have a real pink-and-green glaze amphora bottle from the same period. Little Mo, are you willing to transfer it? I promise to buy it at the highest market price."
Boss Wang couldn't bear to part with this pink and green gourd bottle. It was too difficult to encounter genuine porcelain from the Qing Dynasty now. The one in the shop was fought for at a small auction four years ago.
Li Mo was very tempted. He looked at Liu Chuanqing. After all, Guyun Pavilion was also in the porcelain business, although they were all high-quality imitations.
"Little Mo, you obtained this with your own abilities. I'm very gratified that the student surpassed the master. Our Guyun Pavilion doesn't need a real one to hold the fort, so you can make the decision to transfer it to Boss Wang."
Boss Wang's price was indeed the highest in the market. After signing the transaction contract, 230,000 yuan was quickly transferred to his account. When he received a text message on his cell phone, Li Mo's heart beat violently, and he felt like he was about to float.
"What's making you so happy?" Master's wife, Song Yuanning, walked in with a processed old hen. At the same time, she bought Li Mo's favorite pig head meat from the Palace Restaurant.
"Little Mo picked up a good deal from a street stall and made a small profit. I can count on my fingers the number of good deals I have picked up since I graduated. This kid is more promising than me. By the way, how much did you spend on that gourd bottle?"
Li Mo spread his fingers. "500."
"Good lord, if that stall owner finds out about the treasure later, he will definitely vomit three liters of blood in regret."
Li Mo stayed at Guyun Pavilion until evening before leaving. His house was in an old community called Book Fragrance Park, which was a distance away.
Although the supporting facilities of Book Fragrance Park were not perfect, it was quiet and the property management was not bad. The environment was neat and tidy, and the neighbors living here got along more harmoniously.
Li Mo's house was on the third floor. It was more than 80 square meters and was very warmly decorated. He turned on the light and saw a large black and white art photo hanging on the entrance wall. A woman was dancing. She was slender and graceful. Her black hair covered her face, and her eyes were filled with wisdom.
"I wonder what kind of virtue Dad accumulated in his previous life to be able to marry a beauty like Mom."
Walking into the living room, there were photos of his parents hanging on the back wall of the sofa. There were all kinds of public displays of affection. The background and terrain of the photos were different. The four seasons were clear and very unique.
"I think I'm superfluous."
Li Mo looked at his empty home and sighed. He was almost separated from them permanently this time. If something really happened, he did not know what would happen when they returned.
After taking a hot shower, he curled up on the sofa and watched a movie. After a while, a chat message came in. It was from Yingying.
[It should be evening self-study at this time. When did you learn to slack off?]
Li Mo opened the message. It was a selfie with a pout. There was also a line of words: [Little Mo, let Sister kiss you.]
The second message came in: [Although you guessed it wrong, I've always kept my promise. Please accept a kiss.]
Li Mo almost spat out a mouthful of blood. Girl, you're too evil.
He threw his cell phone aside and watched his movie in peace.
After another 10 minutes, his phone vibrated a few times. Li Mo had no choice but to turn it on again. It was from Liu Yingying.
[My father said that you've already been discharged from the hospital. Will you be alright at home alone?]
[I'll make a trip to the mouth of Xijiang Old Street tomorrow when I'm free. There's a May tourist season activity there. There's a big promotion at the old pastry shop. Help me buy some. I've been craving it recently.]
[Little Mo, you have to be magnanimous. Don't lower yourself to my level.]
[Alright, one more kiss for free.]
The last message was still a photo, but it was a little fragrant pig with its mouth open. It was accompanied by a line of words: [Brother, I want a kiss.]
Li Mo did not know whether to laugh or cry.
[You'll become it as you eat. I'll make you fat.]
Liu Yingying replied very quickly: [How can you talk to me like that? Tell me something nice. Otherwise, I'll tell my best friend that you've been secretly in love with her.]
Li Mo grinned. How could it be so easy to frame me for nothing?
[How do you know that I have a crush on her? Yingying, don't tell her about this. The college entrance examination is coming soon. We can't give her psychological pressure at the critical moment and affect her learning life. I originally planned to confess to her after the exam.]
For a long time, there was no movement on the phone.
Look at how smug you are!
After replying, he went to bed. He still had to go to
The next day, he had to change the subway three times to get to Xijiangkou. By the time Li Mo arrived, the sun was already high in the sky. Although it was not the weekend, there was already a surging crowd. The fragrance of the North and South-style snacks mixed and spread, making one's appetite increase.
Li Mo followed the crowd towards the old street. That old pastry shop was at the other end. It would take about 15 minutes to walk there on foot.
Suddenly, someone bumped into him gently. If it were anyone else, they would definitely not care. It was normal for so many people on the old street to collide. However, Li Mo frowned and reached out with his right hand to grab the arm of the old man who was about to pass by him.
"What are you doing?" The old man immediately glared and asked in a low voice.
Li Mo snorted and a trace of ferocity appeared in his eyes. "Leave it behind."
The old man tried to break free from his arm, but he felt Li Mo's grip gradually increase. Only then did he understand that the young man in front of him had some tricks up his sleeve. He flipped his left hand and a black wallet appeared from somewhere.
"I admit defeat. Little brother, give me a way out."
Li Mo took his wallet and waved his hand. "The way wasn't given to you by others. You walked it yourself. Some roads become a dead end as you walk."