Reborn Jewelry

Chapter 135
Soong Ching Ling's signet ring also left a touching story.

During the days of the Anti-Japanese War, Soong Ching Ling used her connections to introduce batches of international friends to Yan'an.She also used her own influence to raise a lot of urgently needed medical supplies and cash for the anti-Japanese troops.

Because of this, Soong Ching Ling often has to sign and stamp donations, so she simply made a signet ring that can be carried with her, which can be used anytime and anywhere.

Because the signet ring was used too frequently, gradually, Soong Ching Ling's finger wearing the ring even got calluses.

And this precious gold seal ring is now preserved in Soong Ching Ling's former residence, telling the unforgettable history time and time again for those who come to visit.

Chu Ning judged that the words "Heaven rewards diligence" in front of her and the circular seal of "Qing Ling" on it should come from this seal ring.

In other words, she felt that this calligraphy was the real work of Soong Ching Ling!

She told Xi Yutong all her guesses.

Xi Yutong didn't expect that although Chu Ning didn't know how to appreciate calligraphy, she could find another way to identify the calligraphy and painting from the paper, ink and stamp.

Most importantly, Chu Ning's judgments were all correct, and this painting was indeed written by Soong Ching Ling!

This girl really has some real skills!

No wonder Lao Han valued her so much!
Xi Yutong couldn't help but look at Chu Ning with admiration.

However, even though she was very satisfied with Chu Ning in her heart, she didn't show it at all on her face.

"It seems that your professional class is not in vain." Xi Yutong said flatly, "You are right, this calligraphy is indeed written by Mr. Soong Ching Ling. However, in authenticating calligraphy and painting, apart from the points you noticed In addition, it is more important to look at the connotation and meaning of the word itself. Otherwise, in case someone imitates it, it is still easy to be fooled by your three-legged kung fu!"

Chu Ning smiled, and replied sincerely: "Thank you, Mr. Xi, for your guidance. I will take note of it. I will pay more attention to this aspect of study in the future."

She now comes into contact with more and more types of antiques, and the knowledge base, which was relatively rich, is indeed not enough.

Today's writing not only increased her experience, but also gave her a blow in the head.

The school library seemed to be her permanent residence again.

Confirming that the calligraphy in front of him is the original handwriting of Soong Ching Ling, Xi Yutong said slowly while drinking the tea brought by the shopkeeper Zhong himself, "Old Zhong, I want this calligraphy, please make an offer!"

Shopkeeper Zhong smiled, with a sly look in his eyes: "Mr. Xi, I have spent a lot of effort to find such a picture that suits your wishes. There are expenses for asking people to treat guests to dinner and selling favors." Yes. We are not outsiders, so I will give you a real price, 30!"

Chu Ning's eyelids trembled.Although Soong Ching Ling is a celebrity, she is a modern figure and once engaged in politics, so there are not many calligraphy works left behind.

It's just that the majestic calligraphy in front of me is definitely among the best in all of Soong Ching Ling's calligraphy works.

But even so, the price of this painting is limited, and it will definitely not be worth 30 yuan.

Based on Chu Ning's own experience, she feels that this calligraphy can be sold for more than 20 yuan, which is considered very good.

Part of this price is due to the circular seal.

Xi Yutong was very calm.

Obviously, this price did not scare her away.

"30?" Xi Yutong raised his eyebrows and glanced at Shopkeeper Zhong, "I said, Old Zhong, you think I'm a fool when I haven't come out for a while, don't you?! I didn't treat you as Outsiders look at it, but now it seems that you don't think so. How much is this painting worth? We are all in the industry, and no one can fool anyone. You told me that it would cost 30 yuan, but you took me for a fool. Did you kid lie to me?!"

Shopkeeper Zhong had a bitter expression on his face: "Mr. Xi, you and I have known each other so much. Others don't know who I am, old Zhong. Don't you know? Ah! The price of this painting, if it is real, is indeed less than 30. But this painting was not collected by conventional means, and many people were entrusted in the middle, and it was very difficult to find it. I had to give it to those brothers. Ask for some hard money? Otherwise, if there is such a job in the future, who would come to my old Zhong to pick up the business?"

This makes sense.

It's just that Xi Yutong knew very well in his heart that even if shopkeeper Zhong wanted to give those so-called brothers hard-working money, he would definitely not be able to get this amount.

After all, he still wanted to earn two more.

The price of 30 is a bit high, but it is not unacceptable.

Xi Yutong sneered and said, "Since you say that, well, 30 is 30!"

Shopkeeper Zhong's expression brightened immediately: "Thank you, Mr. Xi, for your understanding! If something like this happens again in the future, you can just look for me! If I can't find it, it's likely that others won't be able to find it..."

Chu Ning looked indifferent.

Teacher Xi is such a local tyrant, she can give 30 if she wants... When will she be able to do this? !
"Wait a minute!" Xi Yutong said again, "I can offer the price of 30 yuan. But, are you really ashamed to let me buy such a picture for 30 yuan?"

"..." Shopkeeper Zhong, who was still immersed in joy, couldn't recover for a moment, and said cautiously, "Mr. Xi, what do you mean...?"

Anyway, as long as it is not bargaining, everything is easy to talk about!

Xi Yutong glanced at the counter: "I gave you 30, but give me half of your tea and take it away!"

The expression on Shopkeeper Zhong's face suddenly froze.

Chu Ning snickered in her heart.

Just now she felt that Mr. Xi, a local tyrant, was going to be tricked easily. Who knew that Mr. Xi was so shrewd, and turned around and asked for a gift from Shopkeeper Zhong.

And this gift is really not ordinary.

After all, the gift that Mr. Xi would take the initiative to look at would not be an ordinary gift.

When Chu Ning was helping to make tea just now, she discovered that the tea that shopkeeper Zhong carelessly placed on the counter turned out to be very rare top-grade Pu'er, the kind that cost tens of thousands for a tael!

And the total amount of Pu'er in the tea jars of shopkeeper Zhong may not exceed three or two.

Teacher Xi has to go halfway, and it is worth at least [-] yuan.

What's more, in the market, a lot of people hold 2 yuan, and they can't see a little bit of tea powder from this top-level Pu'er.

With the help of this tea leaf, Mr. Xi will not be considered a loss if he buys this calligraphy.

For those who love to drink tea, it can even be said to be profitable!
Shopkeeper Zhong's painful expression became more and more obvious.

He himself is a tea drinker. In order to drink good tea, he seeks help at all costs, and finally finds some top-quality tea by his side.

(End of this chapter)