Chapter 128 Invited
She walked to the four treasures of the study, wrote down the items she needed with a pen, and handed them to Xu Wanshan: "Brother Xu, thank you for your help."
Xu Wanshan quickly prepared the items Xu Qingsui needed and placed them on the workbench.
Under the gaze of everyone, Xu Qingsui began her restoration work.
Fortunately, the ancient painting was not seriously damaged, and Xu Qingsui spent half a day to restore it.
When the work was completed, the scene was silent. After a long while, someone exclaimed: "She is indeed the descendant of Xu Songhe. Her craftsmanship is exactly the same as her grandmother's."
"Yes, hard work is nothing compared to talent. Her grandparents passed away so early. I heard that the two children of the Xu family were adopted by the Lu family. I guess they haven't had anyone to teach them professionally for all these years? Even so, she still has such skills. It's really amazing." Another person echoed.
"Zhang Maocai, you really got a bargain!" said old man Sun with great sorrow.
In their line of work, it is extremely difficult to find a talented successor. Some masters have countless apprentices, but once they are gone, the lineage will still decline, because only a few of these apprentices can carry forward the master's skills.
Elder Sun said to Xu Qingsui, "Little girl, we have an association in the antique industry. I wonder if you would like to join."
Xu Qingsui didn't know much about the association, and she wasn't interested in it. Just as she was about to refuse, Zhang Maocai quickly said, "Add, of course!"
As if he could see Xu Qingsui's confusion, Zhang Maocai whispered to her, "This association is a national organization and is one of the best in the world. You can be invited to participate in antique cultural exchanges around the world. This is a rare opportunity and should not be missed."
Xu Qingsui was shocked. Just by listening to Grandpa Zhang's introduction, she knew that this association was very powerful.
Being able to participate in the global antique exchange is an opportunity that does not come easily.
“And let me tell you, once you join this association and get your certificate it’s like having a stable job, which means you’re really in the business. The only one who can join the association as young as you is Xu Wanshan. I didn’t expect that Mr. Sun would be willing to spend so much money to keep you this time.” Zhang Maocai couldn’t contain his excitement and continued to say to Xu Qingsui.
After hearing what Zhang Maocai said, Xu Qingsui no longer hesitated and said to Elder Sun: "It would be my honor to join the association."
Elder Sun laughed immediately: "You haven't taken the certificate yet? Hurry up and take the certificate. Although the certificate cannot represent your skills, without it you will be subject to many restrictions. If you want to have a wider career in the future, you have to take the exam."
"You young people have good memory and learn quickly. It won't be difficult for you to get the certificate."
"Yes." Xu Qingsui nodded repeatedly: "I will prepare when I get back and try to pass the certificate as soon as possible."
On the same day, the news that Xu Qingsui joined the Antiques Association made front-page headlines in the antique and collection circles.
After the exchange meeting ended, Xu Qingsui said goodbye to Zhang Maocai and was about to leave with Xu Wanshan.
A middle-aged man suddenly blocked her way and asked her, "Qingsui, I wonder if you still recognize me."
Xu Qingsui looked at the person in front of him in confusion, but had no impression of him in his mind.
"I'm your grandfather's apprentice, so you should call me uncle." The middle-aged man said, "I heard that you were adopted by the Lu family after the Xu family got into trouble. How have you been these years? The Lu family shouldn't have treated you unfairly, right?"
"Are you really my uncle? But I really have no impression of you." Xu Qingsui looked at the middle-aged man in front of her, but there was no such face in her memory.
"It's normal that you don't remember me. You were still an infant when I was learning from your grandfather. Later, I went abroad to study. I didn't return until you were ten years old, which was exactly the year when the Xu family had an accident."
"I wanted to bring you and your brother back to take care of you, but I heard that you had been adopted by the Lu family. The Lu and Xu families are old friends, and the conditions are good, so I didn't interfere in this matter."
Xu Qingsui nodded thoughtfully: "Uncle Master, what do you want to talk to me about?"
Even if you haven't thought about taking care of me, it's only right to visit me from time to time. But we haven't met for so many years. Now that he suddenly shows up, it can't be just to reminisce about the past.
The middle-aged man looked at Xu Qingsui, hesitating to speak. He said, "I heard that you and the Lu family had a falling out. Was it because of the things left behind by Master and his wife?"
"This doesn't seem to have anything to do with my uncle, right?" Xu Qingsui's intuition told her that this uncle had ulterior motives.
Could it be that he wanted to take his grandparents' belongings?
"It's nothing, it's just..." The middle-aged man paused and said, "Some things are not suitable to be said here. This is my business card. If you want to know some details about the past of the Xu and Lu families, you can contact me. It may help you to get back the relics of Master and his wife as soon as possible."
Xu Qingsui took the business card, on which were printed the three words "Yang Yuanming" and a phone number.
After Yang Yuanming left, Xu Qingsui was still uneasy. This name sounded so familiar. She suddenly remembered that once outside Mr. Lu’s study, she heard Mr. Lu calling a man named Yang.
"Mr. Yang, don't ask for too much. I have already given you what you deserve. You will get nothing if you don't deserve it..."
The memory was a little fuzzy. If she remembered correctly, this is what Mr. Lu said.
Later, the study door was opened and a look of panic appeared on Mr. Lu's face, but after that moment, he regained his composure. Later, she lived in the school dormitory and spent less and less time at the Lu family.
Could the person surnamed Yang mentioned by Mr. Lu be related to Yang Yuanming?
It seemed as if some truth was about to burst out, and Xu Qingsui secretly made up his mind to find an opportunity to have a good chat with this uncle named Yang.
Maybe just like he said, it would allow her to learn some truths about the past, as well as the real cause of death of her grandparents.
"Junior sister, what are you thinking about?"
Xu Wanshan's voice brought Xu Qingsui back to her senses. She shook her head and said, "Brother, can you tell me what the exam will be about?"
"Sure. I still have all the books I used to take the exam. I'll give them to you later. Actually, it's very easy for you to get this certificate. The most important part is the skills part. You have no problem with that. As for the knowledge storage part, you just need to consolidate it. It won't be a big problem."
Xu Qingsui nodded: "Thank you for your help, Senior Brother."
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