Chen Ran doesn't have many daily necessities, but there are a lot of sundries.
Moving to a new home and a new environment, although Chen Ran was reluctant to let go, he still gave up some old things, but even so, he still had a lot of things. He directly called a car and pulled over at once.
By the time Chen Ran had packed everything up, it was already past five o'clock in the afternoon. Then he went to the supermarket to do some shopping. Although the apartment had everything he should have, it was obviously better to buy new ones by himself, like
Furniture such as pots and pans.
Chen Ran cooked dinner by himself, including an egg, tomato and shredded pork with potatoes. The food he cooked was naturally more delicious than the ones eaten in restaurants outside. Chen Ran ate all the rice and vegetables by himself.
Throughout the whole day, Chen Ran was not idle. He was extremely tired. After eating, he lay directly on the comfortable Simmons bed...
Although very tired, but very satisfied...
That night, Chen Ran slept soundly.
"Boss, which counter are the collection-related books in our bookstore?" Early the next morning, Chen Ran came to Xinhua Bookstore in Zhongdu. Before going to bed last night, Chen Ran thought a lot, a lot...about his future.
There are also some plans for the road.
Since God has given you an opportunity, you must seize it tightly.
However, there is no guarantee that he will always have the special ability to predict the future in his dreams. He never knows when it will suddenly disappear. Chen Ran has to consider this possibility, and whether it disappears or not, Chen Ran feels the need to enrich it.
Give yourself a break.
Before this, although Chen Ran had been working in the antique city, he actually didn't know much about antiques. He just felt a little mysterious. The old birthday boy pendant he got this time was resold for a huge sum of money, which undoubtedly made him feel deeply
I experienced the charm of antiques.
This charm deeply attracted Chen Ran, and for a while, he was full of yearning for antiques.
"Well, it's at counter No. 8." The cashier of the bookstore replied without raising his head. Since the return on investment in art has surpassed stocks and real estate to become the third largest industry, many investors have set their sights on the antique market. Accordingly,
Yes, collectible books that were originally unpopular are also selling like hotcakes.
Chen Ran glanced around and went directly to counter No. 8. After a casual look, he found that the entire bookshelf was devoted to antiques, such as "Chinese Ming Dynasty Porcelain Illustration" by collector Zhao Licheng, and Hua Ling's "Ancient Ceramics"
, Xu Guang's "Illustrated Collection of Ancient Chinese Coins", etc.
At first glance, it was dazzling. Chen Ran didn't know much about other aspects, so he picked up a copy of "Identifying Ancient Jade" by Wang Jingzhi. As a jade carver, you must first learn to identify jade.
At this point, Chen Ran could barely get started, but he only knew how to identify the materials of jade, but he didn't know much about ancient jade. Of course, he also knew some methods of identifying ancient jade.
Judging from the physical objects unearthed from archeology and the collection materials of many cultural and museum systems, ancient jade in each historical period has its own unique decorative characteristics, and mastering these decorative characteristics is an important magic weapon for identifying ancient jade.
In addition, any piece of real ancient jade contains a high degree of artistry and appreciation. It is impossible for modern machine workers to completely imitate handwork. This has become one of the most important methods to identify the authenticity of artifacts.
The difference between ancient jade and modern jade is that the artistic charm of ancient jade embodies the technical level of ancient jade carvers from painting to design to carving. Ancient jade craftsmen carve jade with heart and soul.
If you make a wrong carving, you won't be able to afford compensation, and if you make a mistake, you will be beheaded, so no jade worker dares to neglect or be careless.
He devotes himself wholeheartedly to the processing and production of each piece of jade, regardless of working hours, and his professionalism of pursuing quality is incomparable to modern people. The god of ancient jade and the level of craftsmanship of ancient jade are also the jade-making methods of modern jade makers who only want to make money.
Workers cannot compare.
Besides, in the past, jade making may have been done in individual workshops or as a family unit, which not only required jade workers to have good design and painting skills, but also to have skilled processing technology. Unlike now, there is a disconnect between design and processing.
Those who can't process, and those who can't design, are divided into two professions, designers and jade carvers.
The ancients made jade by hand, which was beyond imagination. It is precisely because the ancients made it by hand that the carved jade looked flexible and vivid. However, the jade-making technology of the ancients has long been lost, and it is impossible to make it again.
Restoration has become a peerless skill, and is also known as the end of ancient jade culture, making countless collectors regret it.
Chen Ran flipped through a few pages of "Appraisal of Ancient Jade" and was attracted by its content. Just when he was about to buy the book and read it again, his expression was suddenly startled. For some reason, he discovered that his
His memory has improved a lot. He can remember almost everything he just read, as if it was imprinted in his mind.
But he didn't think much about it, he just thought it was because of his interest.
After putting down this book, Chen Ran searched for "Identifying Soapstones", "Identifying Jadeite", "Identifying Ancient Seals", "Identifying Tianhuang", "Identifying Blue and White Porcelain", "Purple Clay Teapot", "Ancient Chinese Coins", etc., in almost every category.
They all picked one or two books.
In addition to these, he also deliberately purchased all the periodicals of "Collection World". In the antique industry, one not only needs to know how to identify, but also needs to know the latest developments in the antique market at all times, just like those auctioned by Christie's auction house in London.
After the Yuan Dynasty blue and white jar "Guiguzi Comes Down the Mountain" sold for a sky-high price of 267 million yuan, the reputation of blue and white porcelain immediately rose, and the price doubled.
Magazines like the collection industry have many valuations and auction prices of items sold by auction houses.
"Calculate how much is the total?" After selecting, Chen Ran came to the checkout counter with a pile of books.
The cashier looked at him in surprise, but his movements were not slow, and he quickly calculated: "I can give you a 20% discount, a total of five hundred and twenty-eight yuan."
…
In the following time, Chen Ran has been immersed in the ocean of books. He found that his memory has indeed improved a lot. Although it is not a photographic memory, it is not much different, and his brain seems to be much easier to use.
When thinking about a problem, my thinking is extremely clear.
Whenever he had some realization, he felt eager to try it out, as if he couldn't wait to experience it personally, and even had an urge to go to the antique city immediately.
In the end, Chen Ran suppressed this impulse. Now was not the time.
Chen Ran didn't go out the whole afternoon, and kept reading. He even forgot the time until he was woken up by the phone call.
"Come out and drink with me." After the call was connected, Gao Qiang's words came out, and then he hung up directly. He didn't even mention where to eat or where to meet, which made Chen Ran a little surprised, but
He also understood that Gao Qiang must be in a bad mood, so he had no choice but to fight again.
The two met at the Beihuan Wenhua intersection. Before Chen Ran could say anything, Gao Qiang spoke up first: "We are brothers, so don't ask anything, don't say anything, we'll get drunk tonight!"
After saying that, he looked at Chen Ran: "What have you been doing these two days?"
"Busy about moving." Chen Ran wisely chose to keep his doubts in his heart. He knew that even if he knew about Gao Qiang's troubles, he wouldn't be able to help.
"It's time for a new environment."
Gao Qiang nodded and patted Chen Ran on the shoulder: "Let's go!"
The two of them didn't go to a big hotel, but just ate in a charcoal pot fish restaurant. Compared with the previous meeting, Gao Qiang was more silent this time, but he still kept asking about Chen Ran. Chen Ran
In order to relieve his boredom, Ran answered cooperatively.
"What are you going to do in the future? Do you still want to be a jade carver?" Gao Qiang asked after learning about Chen Ran's situation.
Chen Ran thought for a while and finally nodded.
No one can say anything about the ability to predict the future in dreams. Even if you rely on this, you will still have to make a fortune in silence, and it is better to hide your identity.
"This line of work is not easy. If you want to get ahead, you must have someone above you, especially if you have a backer in the Jade Association!" Gao Qiang raised his head and took a sip of white wine, then frowned slightly and said.
"I'll learn slowly first." Chen Ran didn't think that far ahead. For him, the Jade Association was a bit far away.
The Jade Association is a branch of the China Jewelry and Jade Jewelry Industry Association. For example, the jade carver's certificate is issued by this association. It is very authoritative in the jade carver profession and even in the entire antique market.
Currently, Chen Ran is still an undocumented person.
"I'll think of a way for you." Although Gao Qiang himself had no clue, he was still ready to find a way to help Chen Ran. At this moment, he suddenly remembered something and hurriedly said to Chen Ran: "
By the way, I almost forgot, won’t the selection for the Provincial Jade Carving Vocational Skills Competition for Newcomers begin next month? I heard that the first place winner will be recommended to join the Jade Association!”
Chen Ran's heart suddenly moved...
In the end, the two of them did not get drunk. Although they drank a lot, they were not drunk. After this drinking experience, the relationship between Chen Ran and Gao Qiang was obviously deeper.
In fact, at this moment, Gao Qiang regarded Chen Ran as his true friend. Although Chen Ran didn't talk much, he could always speak to his heart. The resentment he had been feeling had disappeared now.
It's almost done.
The central city at night is like the weather that is slowly cooling down. It is no longer boiling. The traffic and pedestrians on the streets are gradually decreasing. The lights shine on the road, making Chen Ran's shadow long, like an unreal dream.
Chen Ran walked back slowly alone, still thinking about the knowledge of antiques and the jade carving newcomer contest. Liang Bo's sudden death naturally made him miss the jade carving master, and today's newcomer contest is undoubtedly
This is his chance to get ahead!
Chen Ran was thinking as he walked, but he didn't notice that since he entered the community, a girl walking in front of him carefully looked back at him from time to time...
