Chapter 3: The Jade Plaques of the Ming and Qing Dynasties Buried in the Soil

I offered one hundred, but they didn't sell. I don't really understand stones, so I didn't dare to raise the price. The old man leaned on his cane, pointing with his chin at a few people near a tower crane: "... just them."

The three individuals looked at me, and the worker in gray, who was closest to me, reached into his pocket and took out an object into his palm

However, at that time, he spoke ambiguously; as for the location of the construction site and the type of jade artifacts, I was not very clear about either.

I forced a smile and said, "Could you make it a bit cheaper?" My family's monthly living expenses require careful budgeting, so before going out, I felt embarrassed to ask my parents for money. I only had a little over 100 on me, which was simply not enough

"Too little, not selling, not selling." They shook their heads resolutely

I have already inquired with my old classmates, are you going to work at the antique market or not

How many do you want to come up with

I cannot help but sigh, regretting that I did not ask for specifics at the time

Gu Dahai! I will fight you to the end!

Calculate the days, it is precisely today

Seeing this, I immediately went over to assist the elderly man, saying, "Grandfather, are you alright"

I am reluctant to give up this rare opportunity. After a moment's hesitation, I took off the mechanical watch from my wrist, which is worth around 200 yuan, and said, "What if I add this watch to it, is that acceptable?"

The table was purchased with the New Year's money my mother received from my grandmother's family two years ago

Having seen off the old man, I turned back, suppressing my excitement, and walked up to the three migrant workers squatting on the ground resting. "I heard that you all found a piece of jade? Could you show it to me?"

I took the subway at Qianmen Station, heading towards the school.

I apologetically touched my nose: "I suddenly don't want to go."

Originally, if history had not changed, I should have been going for an interview at the antique market today, with formal work starting tomorrow. I remember very clearly that on my first day of work, I called my dormitory roommate Sun Xiaolei to ask if he needed me to take him to the train station. He is not from the local area and had bought a ticket but had not had the chance to go home yet. When he heard that I was at the jade shop, Sun Xiaolei told me something: a guy from our dormitory on the same floor had picked up a piece of jade at a construction site not far from the school yesterday. Sun Xiaolei had seen it and said it seemed quite good. I remember very clearly that on my first day of work, I called my dormitory roommate Sun Xiaolei to ask if he needed me to take him to the train station. He is not from the local area and had bought a ticket but had not had the chance to go home yet. When he heard that I was at the jade shop, Sun Xiaolei told me something: a guy from our dormitory on the same floor had picked up a piece of jade at a construction site not far from the school yesterday. Sun Xiaolei had seen it and said it seemed quite good

A new day has begun

Looking around, there are at least a hundred people at this vast construction site. In such a place, is it possible to receive and * picture * jade artifacts?

"Xiao Jing! Xiao Jing!" is the voice of my mother

I have approximately ... ... here. I am not good at lying, so I opened my wallet and took out all the money in front of them, one bill at a time: "I have one hundred eighty-five dollars. If you think that’s acceptable, we can make a deal; if not, I don’t have any extra money."

Hi, don't mention it. I'm not buying a house. Just now, my daughter-in-law brought the kids here to play in the sand, and coincidentally, I saw a few workers digging up a piece of jade from the ground. My daughter-in-law took a photo with her phone, and when I looked at it later, the quality of the stone seemed quite good, so I came over to ask about it

Young man, thank you very much. Alas, I am getting old, and my legs are not functioning well.

I chuckled twice and buried myself in breakfast

Mom, take a look at me: "Go if you want, it doesn't matter, your dad thinks the same way. I'm just afraid you might clumsily break someone else's things. Well, later we both have to go to work, so you can heat up the leftovers for lunch. There’s still half a plate of fish-flavored shredded pork from yesterday."

I will assist you outside

Dad pursed his lips, leisurely picked up the pipe, and took a couple of puffs.

A sixty-year-old man jumped into my line of sight at wwwhetushucomcom

The three of them conspired secretly for a while, and finally took the money and the watch, handing the jade token over to me

The construction site is the most unsafe place; you must be careful in the future. By the way, what brings you here? If you are looking to buy a house, there should be a dedicated sales office outside, right

"You have maintained this posture for a whole minute; I truly admire you. You can even lose focus while eating!" At this moment, the old Changhong 29-inch color television on the TV cabinet began broadcasting a treasure appraisal program featuring Yan Wanru as a guest. After finishing her scolding, my mother shot a fierce glare at my father, who was watching TV on the sofa, and slammed the bamboo chopsticks heavily on the round table: "Yan Wanru! Yan Wanru! All you know is Yan Wanru! Your eyes are bulging like a cow's! You might as well just dive into the screen to watch her!"

The old man sighed with lingering fear: "It's nothing, it's nothing."

What? Taking leave?

As I brushed past the fragrant toon tree, its delicate branches held high at the center of the courtyard, my mother called out to me from behind as she opened the door

I pondered over my words and asked, "What is the price?"

I came to my senses and found that I was biting into half a tea egg, my left hand holding a porcelain bowl of soy milk suspended in mid-air, while the tips of the chopsticks in my right hand were stuck straight into a plate of pickles, motionless. I blinked blankly and saw my mother sitting on the round stool across from me, staring at me with a "gritting teeth" expression.

I bent down and focused my gaze, and the corner of my eye involuntarily twitched slightly, "Please turn it over."

After getting off the subway and transferring to the bus, I arrived at the Xiaoying Campus of Beijing Information Science and Technology University. I walked north for about two kilometers, and the banner for the "Fengrun Phase II Project" was faintly visible. A year later, the building still had not been completed due to prolonged work stoppages caused by disputes. On the west side of the intersection, the clanging sound of construction was deafening, as if they were digging the foundation for a new building. After passing the traffic light, I covered my nose to avoid the dust raised by the trucks. Seeing that there were no security guards stopping me, I made my way up the dirt slope and entered the construction site. On the west side of the intersection, the clanging sound of construction was deafening, as if they were digging the foundation for a new building. After passing the traffic light, I covered my nose to avoid the dust raised by the trucks. Seeing that there were no security guards stopping me, I made my way up the dirt slope and entered the construction site

I was accustomed to such scenes, so I finished my meal, simply tidied up the dishes, and then got up to push open the door and exit the north room. I turned into a small room of less than 8 square meters adjacent to my parents' room in the courtyard. Seeing that the clock's hands were approaching 8, I changed into a relatively clean set of sportswear and prepared to go out

However, I recall that there seems to be only one place near the school that is under construction for the *picture* book, so it must undoubtedly be there

Dad tapped his pipe against the crystal ashtray and said, "The rabbit is lively and jumping! If you have the ability, why don't you bring one to life!"

The elderly person seems to have stumbled over a metal pipe, nearly falling to the ground

Oh dear

This is a piece of greenish-white jade plaque, commonly referred to as a "Ming and Qing plaque" by those in the industry. The plaque measures approximately 4 centimeters in height and 2 centimeters in width, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship. The jade is oily and delicate in texture. The front features intricate hollow floral and grass carvings, while the back displays rustic and natural human figures. A nearly damaged red cord is threaded through a small eye at the top of the jade plaque. Based on the condition of the cord, it can be inferred that this jade plaque has not been buried for long.

Having worked in the collectibles circle for such a long time, I have inevitably gained some knowledge through observation and experience

A few people exchanged glances, and it was still the heavily accented gray-clad worker who said, "At least five hundred"

I was taken aback, "... ... Did you buy the stone?"

Oh, I am just asking how much you can give it to me for

Mother snorted and glanced at both me and Dad: "You can't expect anything from him! Xiao Jing's dazed look is all inherited from you! Just look at other people's children, aren't they all lively and energetic? Now take a look at your son!"