The reborn peasant girl has space for farming

Chapter 763: Two Brothers Appreciating Treasures

"Sister, Brother Xiaojun has gone to see the patient. He asked you to read these books." Jiu Sheng handed over several foreign books left by Xiaojun to Bai Meixi. These books are about medicine. It was only a few decades old, and it was probably left behind by someone who returned from studying medicine in the West during the Republic of China. It has little value and can only be kept as a souvenir.

It seems that it is getting more and more difficult to collect things in Puhai, and even Xiaojun, a local, is having a hard time.

"Jiu Sheng, let's go back first. When brother Xiaojun comes back, we will come back." Bai Meixi sent Jiu Sheng back to the space first. When she thought of the child in her belly, she felt very bad, for fear that they would When something went wrong, she kept touching her belly to make sure the baby was still moving in her belly. Only in this way could she feel at ease.

"Sister, are you sick?" Jiu Sheng saw those medicine boxes and Bai Meixi's blank expression. He felt that her low mood was probably related to these medicines, but he couldn't understand the blood-tonifying and replenishing medicines. What effect does the iron medicine have? I can only worry about it.

"It's nothing. Sister is just tired. You can help her with more work in the future. The business over the border will also depend on you in the future. You can bring these things over tomorrow to sell them. My sister will only go with you and won't show up. Look. It depends on your performance."

Bai Meixi was worried about her child's condition, so she had to shift the focus of her business to Jiu Sheng and let him do everything he could.

"Don't worry, sister, I've been with you several times and I know how to sell things." Jiu Sheng has been looking forward to this day. He hopes that he can start his career early and be able to stand alone in the future.

In the evening, Xiaojun returned to the hospital. He had to go in and out of this place several times a day. Everyone acquiesced in his existence, but tonight he was extra careful and slipped into the hospital through the back door, staying in a dark place along the way. Walking, afraid of being seen.

Jiu Sheng and Bai Meixi also returned to the hospital dormitory. After Xiaojun saw the lights on in the room, he knocked gently on the door, "Sister, it's me. I have something to show you."

Xiaojun brought a jewelry box wrapped in red cloth and mysteriously walked into Bai Meixi's house.

He wasn't surprised when he saw that everything in the house was gone. This happened to Bai Meixi once or twice. It would be abnormal if the house was still full when he came back.

He put the cloth bag on the bed and gently opened the red cloth on it. The jewelry box was about 25 cm long and 15 cm wide. It had three layers in total. It had a lid and carvings on it. It was very delicate. Bai Meixi also A bronze mirror was found inside. The size of this bronze mirror was similar to that of a jewelry box. It was probably inlaid on it.

"Sister, I think this is a style from the Qing Dynasty. If it's from the Republic of China, it must be a mirror instead of a bronze mirror." Xiaojun has read a lot in the past few days and knows a lot about the artifacts from the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China. According to his estimation, this should be an item from the late Qing Dynasty, and it could only be used by wealthy families.

"It is indeed an old object, but it is not signed and the year cannot be seen." Bai Meixi never draws conclusions easily. Bronze mirrors are widely used. Even during the Republic of China, many people used bronze mirrors. They cannot be used as basis for judgment.

However, this jewelry box is also exquisite. Such a small box actually has six drawers. Each drawer has a different grid, which can hold rings, necklaces, and bracelets. Such a thoughtful design must have cost less at the time. Cheap.

"Sister, is this thing valuable? I picked it up in front of a house. If it's valuable, I'll pick it up again." Xiaojun told the truth. He knew that the price Bai Meixi gave him was always fair, no matter what channel he got it from. There is no difference in price for what comes. "Even if it's from the Republic of China, it still has collection value. Unfortunately, it's a defective product. The crack is too obvious and it looks like it's about to break." Bai Meixi saw the bottom of the jewelry box, and the wooden board underneath was cracked. It's so big that it's difficult to repair. Even if it's Wan Qing's item, it's probably hard to sell it at a high price.

"If it hadn't been broken, I guess that family wouldn't have been able to throw it out. Sister, I think we should find someone who can restore the antiques. I've encountered a lot of items recently that are defective, and some are too damaged. I don’t dare to accept it at all, for fear of losing it in my hands. It would be different if we could cultivate it ourselves, and we would ensure a steady flow of money.”

Xiaojun was also distressed when he saw the cracked hair. He had smelled the smell of this jewelry box. This kind of wood has a natural fragrance. It must be a valuable object, but it is a waste.

If he learns how to restore ancient objects, these small tasks will not be a problem, and even many broken porcelain pieces can be turned into finished products with unlimited value.

"Restoring ancient artifacts is a high-end technical job. You can't get started without ten years of skill, otherwise it will be counterproductive."

Bai Meixi feels that Xiaojun thinks of this matter too simply. It is more difficult to repair ancient objects than to identify them. It requires not only years of skill, but also patience. It is normal to spend more than half a year repairing something. , Xiaojun is so anxious to make money, this job is definitely not suitable for him.

What's more, there are very few experts who know this field now, and it is not easy to become a master. Even if Bai Meixi wants to help Xiaojun, she is unable to do so.

"Sister, I want to learn too. In the future, I will also know as many things as Brother Xiaojun."

Jiu Sheng has a strong interest in this matter. He left a lot of things at home. Except for the silver coins and gold jewelry whose value can be seen, he doesn't know much about other things. He can only keep them in secret places. If he learns This skill can definitely identify antiques, and it can also know the value of the things left in his home, and will not be deceived.

"Sister promises you that if there is a suitable opportunity, I will definitely send you to study." Bai Meixi knew that this major is available in the university, but the college entrance examination has not yet resumed, and all college students have to rely on recommendations. Xiaojun does not study many books. , Jiu Sheng is still young, even if she has connections, she can't send the two of them in.

What's more, once you join this industry, it will be a lifelong thing. She feels that these two children haven't figured it out yet and may change their minds after a while.

"Jiusheng, if you like it, I will lend you some books. I recently found a batch of good books, all about antiquities identification. If you read more, you will be able to see some tips in the future."

Xiaojun has a feeling of sympathy for Jiu Sheng. Although he is worried that Jiu Sheng will compete with him for business, he doesn't care about having a like-minded brother in the antique shop. Maybe the two of them can do something good in the future.

(End of this chapter)