After buying things in the shops, Su Nuan planned to go shopping at the street stalls. Most of the goods in the shops were of good quality and high prices, but the antiques, calligraphy and paintings on the street stalls were of various types and prices. When buying things at the street stalls, you need to have a good eye to find bargains. If you make a mistake, you can only accept the loss.
Not long after they left, Su Nuan discovered an old man setting up a stall with a child about 5 or 6 years old. Both of them were dressed simply in common cotton cloth, and their cotton-padded jackets were covered with patches. The child sat obediently on a small bench next to his grandfather, not crying or making a fuss. The grandfather, on the other hand, was soliciting customers from time to time, hoping that someone would stop and buy something.
Su Nuan stopped at the stall of the grandfather and grandson, squatted down to check it out. The stall was not big, but it had a wide variety of items, including porcelain bottles, porcelain plates, bronze and ironware, jade, calligraphy and painting. After taking a quick look, Su Nuan was attracted by a pair of Guanyin jade Buddha necklace pendants.
I picked it up for a closer look. Although there was a lot of dust hidden in the grooves of the carving on the jade pendant, I rubbed it with my fingers to brush off the dust. I held it up to the sunlight and found that it had a very good gloss and was full of water, as if the water was about to overflow. After playing with it, I felt that the jade had warmth, the color was neither dark nor light, and the texture was clear. It looked like the finest dragon stone jade. It is said that the finest dragon stone jade grows in caves and is warm in winter and cool in summer.
Judging from these manifestations, the pair in his hand should be dragon stone jadeite without a doubt. Dragon stone jadeite is very rare. Su Nuan held the two pendants in his hands and felt very excited.
"Grandpa, how much do you want for these two pendants?"
"This is two yuan, just give me 300 yuan."
Su Nuan was shocked inwardly, but did not show it. It was obvious that the grandfather and grandson lived in extreme poverty and were not the kind of people who would ask for exorbitant prices. Su Nuan gave the money to the grandfather calmly, then waved to call the little boy over.
"Little boy, are you cold sitting here?"
The little boy walked up to Su Nuan step by step.
"Beautiful sister, Xiaobao is not cold, he is wearing warm clothes," he said while patting his clothes.
"Xiaobao is so good, sister will give you some candy," she said as she took out some candies.
The little boy looked at his grandfather, but his grandfather was counting money and didn't notice.
The little boy could only take the candy and thank Su Nuan obediently.
Su Nuan took out 1,000 yuan from her bag, stuffed it into the little boy's clothes and trouser pockets, and told the little boy.
"This is a gift from my sister for you and grandpa. After I leave, you take it out and give it to grandpa. Remember?"
The little boy nodded obediently. Su Nuan touched his head, waved goodbye to him and left.
After the three of them walked some distance away from the stall, Gu Huanhuan asked curiously.
"Sister Xiaonuan, you bought something and paid for it, why are you giving them so much money?"
Su Nuan replied softly, "Look at how they are dressed. Their families must be struggling financially and rely on street vendors to make a living. But they don't seem to be very good at business. Their business isn't very good, and they don't ask for exorbitant prices. What I bought today was actually a great bargain. If I give them a little extra, I'll feel better. But if I give them too much, they'll think they've missed out on a huge fortune, which will add to their future burdens. Ignorance is bliss, and ignorance is fearlessness."
Gu Huanhuan understood and nodded.
Gu Chengfeng, who was standing aside, felt his heart full. The girl he loved was so understanding and kind.
While strolling around, I saw two black agate Pixiu bracelets at a small stall. I felt that they would be suitable for Mr. Gu and Second Brother Gu, so I picked up the bracelets and took a look. In ancient times, pearls and agates were used to represent wealth. There are many legends abroad that wearing agate can bring happiness and sweet dreams, and it is also known as the stone of longevity.
Black agate symbolizes perseverance, courage, and longevity. When paired with a Pixiu, it symbolizes money, which only comes in and never goes out. It is suitable for Father Gu and Second Brother Gu, who are soldiers and do not have financial freedom. They bought it without hesitation.
After walking around for a while, they realized that they had been out for a whole day. It was getting dark, and they planned to go home for dinner.
Walk out of Liulichang Street and drive back to the compound.
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