Chapter 084 Metaphysics Live Broadcast + Raising a Baby 8
The Antique Street in City N is actually a street with shops lined up on both sides.
The local government may also be trying to develop another tourist attraction, so the entrance of this antique street and even the interior and exterior decorations of the shops are quite ancient.
Because today is Sunday, the last day of rest, there are really a lot of people coming.
Taking Chen Zhao with him, Xiao Yan chose to take a taxi. He stopped almost every ten steps and moved the car over, which showed how crowded it was.
There were so many people that Xiao Yan was afraid that Chen Zhao would be squeezed or lost, so he just carried her around.
Chen Zhao turned his head and said, "Brother, was Zhao Zhao good today?"
Xiao Yan nodded without hesitation: "Zhao Zhao is always well behaved."
Chen Zhao stretched out her little arms, which looked like lotus roots. "Then Zhao Zhao, can you eat the white cloud?" She pointed with her fingers and said, "I'll only eat a little bit. It won't infest my mouth!"
Xiao Yan looked at the white clouds that Chen Zhao was talking about.
The white clouds on the bamboo sticks are just like the marshmallows that children love to eat.
This thing tastes sweet, just like eating clouds, which is also a pleasure.
Xiao Yan wasn't the kind of parent who forbade everything. He allowed his children to eat, but he had to exercise restraint, knowing what was good and what was bad, rather than crying and fussing over the urge to eat.
Obviously, he taught very well in this area, and Xiao Yan was very proud of it.
"Okay, but what should I do when I get back?"
Chen Zhao answered without thinking: "Zhao Zhao, go back and brush your teeth!"
Marshmallows are made fresh and you can choose the color, which means adding edible coloring.
"I want a white brother, like a white cloud!"
The boss is a woman in her early forties. Her skin is tanned because she has been selling things outside all year round.
"Hey, who is this little princess? She's so beautiful?"
Chen Zhao was not afraid either, and said crisply: "Yes, Zhao Zhao! Thank you, Auntie is also very beautiful!"
The boss's face was full of smiles when he was praised by such a cute child.
"Young man, are you taking your sister out for a walk? There are a lot of people here today, so be careful."
Xiao Yan watched the process of sugar being transformed into syrup and then into balls: "Yes, I finally came out here, but I didn't expect there would be so many people."
"It's Sunday today, so of course there are a lot of people! What are you guys buying? Besides, I'm a local and have been selling cotton candy here for years. I know this street very well."
As if afraid that Xiao Yan would misunderstand, he explained: "I'm not a shill!"
The old man selling roasted sweet potatoes nearby also laughed and said, "Yes, she told you all this without asking for any commission! She's just too enthusiastic. Last time, a child got separated from his family, and she helped call the police!"
Xiao Yan did not refuse. To put it another way, even if the other party was a stooge, he could still tell the quality of the jade.
"I heard that jade can ward off evil spirits, so I want to choose a jade pendant for my sister."
The boss nodded when he heard this. "That's true. Children who haven't grown up yet are more likely to bump into dirty things. We really need to be careful."
In fact, this saying is everywhere and its origin cannot be traced. Anyway, we just hear it from the elderly, and over time, this saying has been preserved.
"If you want to buy jade, I suggest you go to Yamei, Yufeng, and Baolian. These three jade shops are relatively good."
As she spoke, she explained, "It's not that other stores are bad, they just specialize in different things, just like maternity and baby stores specialize in maternity and baby products. They're a little different from shopping malls, and it's easy to mistakenly buy drinks or milk powder. Do you understand what I mean?"
"I understand. Thank you for your kindness."
Chen Zhao kept saying thank you, which made the boss very happy.
After this episode, because there were too many people, Xiao Yan did not look around carefully. He followed the boss's instructions and started looking for the three jade shops.
The Yamei shop is located at the front. The door plaque has a black background and the characters are drawn with gold lacquer. The characters are vigorous and add a touch of ancient charm.
There was an old man sitting at the counter talking to tourists, and there were a few young people in the store.
"Just take a look! We have jadeite, Hetian jade, turquoise and amber. If you like, you can take a look. We also have finished products and raw stones. We give you free lanyards and weave them into strings for free!"
This shop is probably mainly for tourists. The prices are relatively affordable and it does not take a high-end route. It is similar to a jewelry store. The finished products are mostly jade products such as bracelets and pendants. The workmanship is exquisite and beautiful, which attracts many young tourists to buy.
Everything is clearly marked with prices, one bead costs ten, twenty to fifty yuan, and the quality varies significantly. Although it is a bit expensive, it is not unaffordable.
Xiao Yan took a look around but didn't see any jade that he particularly liked. Besides, the clerk was very busy, so he was considering the new customer's feelings by taking the time to say a welcome speech.
The second one is Baolian. It is said that this is a national chain store. It has low-end products, as well as mid-range and high-end products, and even private customization. The price is a bit expensive, and most people buy it for weddings or gifts.
Compared with Yamei just now, the number of tourists here is nearly two-thirds less, but it is still there.
Some came alone, but more were young couples who seemed to be in a very good relationship.
The shop assistants here have special store uniforms, they are dressed neatly and look very professional.
As soon as I entered the store, someone came forward to greet me.
"Hello sir, how can I help you?"
“Is there any Hetian jade suitable for children?”
The clerk immediately glanced at Chen Zhao and asked, "Is this for this little girl? Do you want a jade pendant or something else?"
Children like to play and usually wear jade pendants or other jade items.
Xiao Yan nodded, "Jade pendant."
The other party took them to a counter where jade pendants specially designed for children were placed.
"Sir, you can take a look at this."
The other party took out a small jade pendant in the shape of a longevity lock. The pendant had rounded edges and corners, and a warm and delicate texture, as if it were naturally formed like stalactite.
"This piece of Hetian jade is from Country X. It was designed by Ms. Su Lan, a famous Chinese designer, specifically for children. It symbolizes happiness, longevity, and good health."
"Our Hetian jade is very nourishing, keeping you warm in winter and cool in summer, making it very suitable for children to wear. You can take a look at this one, it's a popular item in our store."
Xiao Yan took the longevity lock jade pendant from the counter. It was indeed transparent in texture and had no obvious flaws. Although the texture was very good, it did not have much spiritual energy. However, among these jades, the craftsmanship and style were still very good. The price was 18,800 yuan.
As for the price, Xiao Yan would definitely be willing to spend the money to make the protective jade pendant for Chen Zhao, but he still wanted to take another look at it.
You know, for a good piece of jade, in addition to texture and color, as well as design and craftsmanship, the energy contained in it is also very important, which is related to whether it can bear the engraving of talismans.
Just like a bamboo basket, the looser the bamboo basket, the easier it is to leak water, while a bamboo basket with fine weaving can even prevent water from leaking out. The same is true for jade.
"Thank you. I'll take a look."
The clerk tried to persuade him: "Sir, you can think about it again, or you can look at other styles."
Xiao Yan declined politely because compared with other jades, it was not even as good as the longevity lock jade pendant, so he naturally would not consider it.
Fortunately, the kind of things like looking down on others in novels rarely happen in real life, because now is the Internet age, and only a stupid clerk will reveal his villainous face.
The third store, Yufeng, is the last one at the end of the street.
Like other jade shops, there is a plaque hanging high at the door, but on the left and right sides, there is a pair of naive jade lions, both of which are of top quality in terms of carving and quality.
Perhaps because it is at the end of the street and has a bad location, there are not many people here. Even if a few tourists come in out of curiosity, they just take a look and leave.
There was only one young man in his twenties in the store. He wore black-framed glasses and looked a little listless, even yawning.
As soon as he stopped talking, he met Xiao Yan's eyes and felt a little embarrassed.
"Feel free to take a look."
Xiao Yan frowned.
There is a faint black aura lingering around this young man, and his forehead is even showing signs of turning black. If this problem is not resolved, he will probably suffer from disasters of all sizes, and his life may even be in danger!
Seeing Xiao Yan frown, thinking he was complaining about his lazy attitude, the young man quickly explained: "Sorry, I've been having trouble sleeping these past few days."
"Are the symptoms insomnia, difficulty eating, night sweats, frequent urination, palpitations, and chest tightness?" Xiao Yan asked.
The young man's eyes widened in surprise, "How did you know?"
But the next second, he realized that these statements were just the same clichéd ones on the Internet.
This person said this, is he trying to cheat money?
No, don't young people these days know how to express themselves differently? Doesn't he know that his age and appearance are completely unconvincing?
Afraid that the other party would continue to say those lines, the young man quickly changed the subject: "I'll go to the hospital later. By the way, what kind of jade do you want to see? My father is not here now. If you want, I can help you ask."
Seeing the other party's evasive attitude, Xiao Yan did not force it.
"I want to see some Hetian jade for my sister."
Upon hearing this, the young man took out a few finished jade pendants and said, "These were carved and polished by my father himself. I think the kids will like them very much."
There were jade pendants and jade pendants in the shape of small animals on the counter. Just as he said, Chen Zhao took a fancy to a pink little rabbit at first sight.
The rabbit is lying on its side, looking cute and lovable, with a delicate and smooth texture, a pink and even color, and no blemishes.
"Brother, I like this! It looks good!" Chen Zhao's eyes lit up and he seemed to like it very much.
Xiao Yan looked at the jade. The spiritual energy contained in it was not much, but it was still there.
During this journey, Xiao Yan discovered that perhaps because the spiritual energy in this world was relatively sparse, there were not many jades containing spiritual energy. Even if there were any, the quality and texture were not very good. Although they were not beautiful, jades with spiritual energy were more nourishing than jades without spiritual energy.
This piece of jade, whether in terms of color, texture, or aura, perfectly meets his needs, and the most important thing is that Chen Zhao himself likes it.
"How much is this?" Xiao Yan asked.
The young man took a look and turned on his phone: "Wait a minute, I'll ask my dad, it will be quick!"
After the call was connected, I didn't know what was said on the other end. After the young man hung up, he seemed a little guilty.
"Well, this one's for 23,000. If you want it, I'll give it to you for 22,000."
Before he finished speaking, he seemed to think it was expensive, and immediately added: "The others are also very good, like this butterfly is only 8,000, and this jade gourd is only 6,000. They are all very good Hetian jade."
"My dad said that the rabbit is some kind of pink lotus root Hetian jade, a medium to high-end jade, very rare, and the market price is very high, so it's so expensive. We really didn't deliberately rip you off!"
When introducing it at the beginning, it sounded like he was endorsing something, but when he mentioned how expensive it was later, it was sincere and full of emotion.
Xiao Yan didn't hesitate and said directly: "That's it, get me a red rope."
The red rope paired with the pink lotus rabbit looks lively and cute, and suits Chen Zhao very well.
The young man brought out some ropes and said, "I'm sorry, I don't know how to tie this rope. How about you come over next time and we can help you tie it for free?"
"No, just wrap it up. Can you accept a credit card here?"
"Can!"
The young man took out the card reader with brisk steps, and after confirming the payment, he handed the packed box to Xiao Yan.
"Well, let me tell you something! Our jade is 100% authentic. It comes with a certificate of authenticity. Once you leave this place, you can't return it or exchange it!"
Xiao Yan naturally knew that this was the real thing and nodded: "Understood."
After a pause, he reminded: "If you encounter any problems, you can go to D Station and search for the account of Dayan Emperor to find me."
young people:"……"
Emperor Dayan, what a childish name...
After all, he was a customer, so the young man smiled awkwardly but politely: "Okay!"
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