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Chapter 642 Oil Paper Umbrella

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    Sima Yuelan said: "We don't know the meaning of the code word. Even if we think about it, we can't know whether the code word has anything to do with the content of the painting."

    Shu Ze said with some pity: "Then let's forget it?"

    Sima Yuelan said: "Forget it, what else can we do? It has been so many years, and there are no clear clues. Just relying on imagination, who knows what the code means?"

    Meng Zitao also agreed and said: "Yes, it's better not to waste your brain energy. Besides, who knows what the code is talking about. Even if it is related to the baby, after so many years, who can guarantee that the baby is still where it is?  "

    "Well, that's true, so let's forget it?" Shu Ze was still a little unwilling.

    Meng Zitao smiled and said: "Forget it, don't get into trouble."

    "Okay, then I don't want to think about it"

    We changed the topic and started chatting. Since we were having a lot of fun, it felt like it wasn¡¯t long before it was dinner time again.

    Shu Ze invited everyone to sit down, but as soon as they sat down, he said: "Zitao, do you think the secret language has something to do with Ju Ran?"

    Meng Zitao was a little dumbfounded: "Why are you still thinking about this matter?"

    Shu Ze said with a smile: "It's mainly because I can't think of a reason and I feel a little uncomfortable."

    Sima Yuelan said: "He likes to get into trouble sometimes. Just leave him alone. He will be fine in a while."

    Shu Ze's expression suddenly became serious and he retorted: "What's the matter with 'getting past the point'? I think that in addition to being flexible in life, you also need to have a 'getting past the point' spirit in your attitude. If I hadn't had such a spirit, I wouldn't have been able to do it before."  How can the company¡¯s problems be so easy to solve?¡±

    Sima Yuelan sneered and said, "Then you solved the code word?"

    Shu Ze said with some pride: "At least we have some clues."

    Sima Yuelan said: "If you have something to say, say it quickly and don't hold back!"

    ¡°I think the two idioms ¡®the tiger falls in Pingyang and returns home with glory¡¯ correspond exactly to the second half of Juran¡¯s life.¡±

    Shu Ze explained with a smile: "In the eighth year of the founding of the Northern Song Dynasty, Zhao Kuangyin, the founder of the Song Dynasty, destroyed the Southern Tang Dynasty, and Li Yu was kidnapped to Bianliang. The Imperial Academy of Painting in the Southern Tang Dynasty naturally collapsed, and many painters from the academy were suppressed to Bianliang. In the Song Dynasty,  Those who served in the Hanlin Academy, such as Xu Xi¡¯s grandson Xu Chongsi, Dong Yu, etc. Under this scene, Ju Ran came to the capital from Jianye and lived in Kaibao Temple as a monk. During this period, can it be regarded as a tiger falling in Pingyang? "

    "After that, he became famous for his paintings. He once painted "Story" and "Landscape" for Duzhi Cai Yuanwai. In the painting, "the ancient peaks are steep and erect, and the character is erect; he also uses pebbles, such as pine and cypress grass, in the foothills of the forest.  The bamboos set off each other, and there are paths on the sides, as far as the secluded villas, and the scenery is quite beautiful.'"

    "He also made rock paintings on the north wall of the Academic Academy, the highest cultural organization in the Song Dynasty, which were passed down as good stories by the literati at that time and wrote poems to praise them. During the Northern Song Dynasty, in order to pursue an artistic position in the north, Juran had to imitate Li Chengzhi's works  , such as Li Cheng's cold forest landscape, which is slightly different from Dong Yuan in composition and brushwork, but the interest is still that of Jiangnan painting. This also allowed him to blend the unique northern and southern styles and create a major painting school."

    "Then what?"

    Meng Zitao said: "Even if the code words match Juran's situation at that time, what does it mean?"

    "Well¡­¡­"

    Meng Zitao's words gave Shu Ze a blow. After hesitating for a moment, he said, "Perhaps what the code wants to express is that the treasure is in Bianliang?"

    Meng Zitao spread his hands: "So what can we do? The entire Bianliang City is so big, we can't even dig three feet into the ground."

    Shu Ze looked a little frustrated and said, "Is it possible that the result of me thinking about it for a long time is actually a useless effort?"

    Meng Zitao smiled and said: "You can't say that. This thing actually depends on luck. If you are lucky, you may be able to find the exact place with just a word, but if you are not lucky, you may not be able to find it for the rest of your life."  arrive."

    Shu Ze said helplessly: "Okay, then I don't want to do it anymore."

    Sima Yuelan said: "Why did you bother with this in the first place? Besides, Zi Tao is lucky, and he discovered the code word. Maybe he will find the clue after a while?"

    Shu Ze felt that this might really be the case. With Meng Zitao's incredible luck, he might even call him in a few days and tell him that he had found clues.

    "Zitao, if you find any clues, you must give me a call."

    Meng Zitao smiled and said, "That's for sure."Although it looks beautiful, many people think it is not cost-effective because of the high price. Like me, I can only make ends meet.  "

    Everyone deeply agrees with this. In addition to the high price, it is also related to the fact that not many people hold oil-paper umbrellas nowadays. If you go out with an oil-paper umbrella, you may attract strange looks. Of course, some thin-skinned people will not  Will buy it.

    He Wanyi said: "Boss, don't worry, your business will be better when there are more people who are casual and elegant."

    "Then let me thank you for your kind words first."

    The man chuckled and then said, "How about we go to my place and have a look?"

    Everyone agreed and followed the man to his shop.

    The man¡¯s surname is Deng. His shop is not big. It is estimated to be only thirty square meters at most. Most of the shop is filled with various oil-paper umbrellas, and the rest of the shop is filled with various antiques.

    Seeing this situation, Meng Zitao was a little curious and asked: "Boss, are you still in the antique business?"

    Boss Deng said with a smile: "This is not a boom in the antique market. Many people enter the market with the purpose of making a fortune by buying antiques, which has made many people rich. So, at the suggestion of a friend, I went to the Confucius Temple.  Bian opened an antique shop.¡±

    "At the beginning, those people looked like sticks and bought them as long as they looked like antiques. But as time went by, these people's collection level has greatly improved, and they all hope to buy authentic ones. But the market  There are so many genuine items out there, and the more genuine items you buy, the fewer and fewer they will naturally be. If this continues, most people will lose interest in antiques, and they will no longer be willing to spend money to buy antiques."

    Speaking of this, Boss Deng looked a little sad: "I don't have many channels in this area, so my business plummeted, and I lost money in the end. I had no choice but to close the shop in Confucius Temple, and I only had these few items left."  Not dealt with.¡±

    Meng Zitao believes that many antique dealers have encountered what happened to Boss Deng, but he thinks the key is still a matter of carelessness.

    Generally speaking, as long as you love the antique business and like to learn, you can find good things at lower prices.  Expand your network, learn more about the latest information from various places, and establish a good reputation in the industry. All of this will eventually attract new and old customers.

    Of course, it is easier said than done. The truth is indeed simple, and there are very few people who can really insist on doing it.

    Boss Deng sighed with emotion and then turned the topic to the oil-paper umbrellas in the store: "Actually, in addition to being beautiful, oil-paper umbrellas also mean auspiciousness. Oil paper has a close pronunciation to 'Youzi', and the umbrella stand means 'ÈË'"  From the perspective of traditional Chinese characters, the glyph "umbrella" is four small characters for "ÈË" under the head of the character "ÈË", which since ancient times has meant that the fifth son has passed the imperial examination."

    "And the most traditional oil-paper umbrellas are mostly bright red. It is said that pig blood is mixed with the paint, which has the effect of warding off evil spirits. Tung oil and the five-color silk thread representing the five elements are also good for warding off evil spirits"

    After listening to Boss Deng¡¯s introduction, He Wanyi was also very interested: ¡°Boss, after hearing what you said, I also want to buy one, but the preservation of oil-paper umbrellas is a problem, right?¡±

    Boss Deng laughed and said: "Actually, it's not that troublesome. Oil-paper umbrellas are most suitable for use in rainy and snowy days. When it rains, you can use it with confidence. No matter whether it rains heavily or lightly, there is no need to worry. This is because  The umbrella surface of the oil-paper umbrella is completely waterproof. The umbrella surface has been treated with natural tung oil and has considerable toughness. It is difficult to be damaged by stones and hail."

    "After being exposed to rain, the umbrella surface will be a little soft. You can use a rag to wipe off the rainwater on it. There is no need to open it to dry! Just put it away naturally and let it dry there. After a few hours, the umbrella surface will be dry.  It will become tight and elastic."

    "After using it a few times, you will find that the umbrella surface becomes brighter, moister, and brighter in color, as if it has a layer of 'slurry'. This is because the tung oil on the umbrella surface has been 'moistened' by the rain.  It oxidizes with the outside world and forms a protective film, so the oil-paper umbrella becomes more elastic the more it is used."

    "On the other hand, if you always put it on the shelf or just hang it up for decoration, it is not conducive to the oil-paper umbrella. Because it is never used, the tung oil on the umbrella will dry out, causing the umbrella surface to gradually lose its elasticity, and the umbrella surface will shrink toward the middle.  If it gets smaller, the umbrella may not open when you want to use it that day.¡±

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