When the Bodhisattva was mentioned, both of them wanted to know its origin.
In fact, Liu Yihang already had a general idea in his mind that the appearance of this Bodhisattva was actually quite easy to identify.
However, to find the right path, it's still necessary to listen to the analysis of professionals.
Back at the shop, Liu Yihang called Xiang Tianhong, wanting to meet him the next day, saying he had something he wanted Xiang Tianhong to take a look at.
To everyone's surprise, when the call was made, a bunch of big shots were standing next to Xiang Tianhong.
Upon hearing Liu Yihang's voice, Yuan Tiangang quickly said, "What good stuff did you buy this time, Liu? It must have come from Yunnan."
This kid is something else.
At the Yunnan Jade Exchange Conference, he and Miao Cuihua dominated the market and together bought a piece of jade that no one thought would be a winner. It turned out to be a meter-tall piece of imperial green jade, which shocked the entire jade industry.
I just got the news this morning; I didn't expect him to be back in Tianzhou so soon.
No way, we have to go eat the big shots. That kid made hundreds of millions on his trip to Yunnan. I'll have to be his crony from now on.
Tell the kid that a bunch of us are coming over right away to their family's little restaurant; the food is amazing.
Why don't Master Xiang and Master Li go and try it together? I, Lao Yuan, ate there last time and have been craving it for days. The taste is absolutely amazing.
Just like the saying posted on his wall, "What's it again? The warmth of everyday life is what truly comforts the human heart."
Xiang Tianhong quickly told Liu Yihang that they would go to Wenxiangju with Yuan Tiangang immediately.
Liu Yihang was delighted to hear that Master Xiang was also there.
"Alright, you all come over here. It's on me today."
After hanging up the phone with Xiang Tianhong, Yuan Tiangang continued to ramble on about how delicious Liu Yihang's family's restaurant was.
Xiang Tianhong went home early that day, so she didn't get to taste it.
"Haha, the warmth of everyday life is what truly soothes the human heart. I'd like to go and see what delicacies have made Little Yuan start quoting classical Chinese." Master Li stroked his beard and laughed.
“Then let’s go, Master Li. Let me tell you, this will definitely be a treat for you. Speaking of which, this young Liu is actually a student at your school,” Yuan Tiangang said.
"From our school? Are you an archaeology student?" Master Li is a professor in the archaeology department of Tianzhou University. He mainly supervises graduate and doctoral students, and occasionally teaches undergraduates as well.
Because he was an appraiser of antiques, Master Li assumed that Liu Yihang had studied cultural relic appraisal.
“Senior brother, you’re wrong this time. This child knows nothing about artifact appraisal, but his perception of artifacts is truly the best I’ve ever seen. Come on, you’ll see when you meet him,” Master Xiang said, standing up.
Master Xiang and Master Li are fellow disciples.
"Looks like an interesting kid. Let's go!"
Appraisal, gambling on rough stones, imperial green jade and all that—this student has quite a wide range of interests.
Master Li and Master Xiang usually travel very simply, without any accompaniment, and therefore do not have vehicles for transportation.
Xiang Tianhong, on the other hand, was a bookworm who often spent his time in the shop studying antiques, sometimes even forgetting to eat.
He is also a simple person.
So the group decided to ride together in Yuan Tiangang's car.
Liu Yihang, upon learning that Master Xiang was coming, was also on high alert.
Lin Guihua picked out a portion of each type of braised food to make two braised food platters.
Then Liu Xiangdong was asked to prepare a barbecue, and the food would be served when the guests arrived.
Then he rode his bicycle to the nearby farmers' market and bought some vegetables and fruits.
I'm going to show off my skills today.
Yunyin was in charge of making tea and washing fruit, while Liu Yihang was busy in the kitchen all by himself.
With limited time, he made boiled shrimp, shredded pork with sweet bean sauce, and stir-fried lotus root, all to cater to the tastes of the elderly.
There was also a pot of Sichuan-style spicy blood curd, served in a large bowl.
There was some traffic in the evening, and when Yuan Tiangang and his group arrived, Liu Yihang had just put the last dish on the table.
This wasn't Yuan Tiangang's first visit; he warmly greeted Liu Xiangdong and Lin Guihua.
Xiang Tianhong also politely brought a gift: a golden toad, an antique worth tens of thousands of yuan.
"You're too kind." Liu Yihang felt a little embarrassed to accept such an expensive gift.
"I heard that business people display golden toads in their shops to attract wealth, so I'm giving you one. If you're a friend, please accept it."
Since Xiang Tianhong had said so, he could only thank her and accept the gift.
Master Xiang and Master Li, however, did not enter the house for a long time, but stood at the door admiring the plaque of Wenxiangju.
"Master Xiang, sir, this place is small, please don't mind, please come in and have a seat!"
To entertain these distinguished guests, Liu Yihang immediately suspended all business for the evening.
After all, the place is already small, and if people are making noise, it will be inconvenient to talk.
"Young man, did Chen Yiping really write this plaque for you?" Master Li asked impatiently.
As soon as he and Xiang Yizhai got out of the car, they noticed the plaque. Xiang Yizhai was an expert in appraising cultural relics and had a keen eye for art. Although he was not an expert in calligraphy and painting, his ability to appreciate art was naturally not weak.
The calligraphy was clearly of high quality, and upon closer inspection, the name Chen Yiping was written below.
This signature is his usual style.
"It is indeed Master Chen's own handwriting."
"Excuse me, are you related?"
"No, no, how could I be so fortunate as to be related to him? I just became his student, and he personally inscribed this calligraphy and made it into a plaque."
"So you're Chen Yiping's disciple. Not bad, young man," Master Li said with a smile.
There were no other guests today, just my family and four other guests including Yuan Tiangang, who sat at one table.
After everyone introduced themselves, Liu Yihang realized that the old man who had just asked him the question was actually an archaeology professor at Tianzhou University.
"Let's eat first, and then we'll talk."
Once you start eating, it's hard to stop.
Xiang Tianhong, Master Xiang, and Master Li were all amazed, never expecting that Yuan Tiangang hadn't been exaggerating.
Liu Yihang's little restaurant really serves delicious food, especially the braised dishes and grilled skewers, which have a unique flavor that is fragrant but not greasy.
The stir-fries and spicy blood curd were also delicious, and most importantly, everyone could find something they liked, which shows the host's thoughtfulness.
Everyone here enjoyed their meal.
After the meal, there was another round of lavish praise, with even the two old men offering a few compliments, showing that they were truly very satisfied with the meal.
Yuan Tiangang originally wanted to eat a plate of fried rice, but he was too full and had to give up.
After the meal, Lin Guihua cleared away the dishes, and Yunyin brewed tea, washed fruit, and brought it up.
Liu Yihang then took out the golden Buddha statue he had brought back from Yunnan.
It was placed on a table with a red cloth underneath, for everyone to admire.
Xiang Tianhong was the first to try it out. He took out a white glove, put it on, and examined it carefully for about ten minutes before putting it back.
As for Master Xiang and Master Li, they didn't even try their hands out; they just examined them for two minutes and already had their answers.
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