The ups and downs of life in the Siheyuan

Li Yuan's cooperation made Zhao Xiuqin feel more relaxed and casual.

Then she explained to Li Yuan the advantages of the Eight Immortals Table.

"You see, the lengths of the four sides of this square table are strictly equal, and the tabletop is wide enough. It can seat two people on each side, and eight people can sit around it. It is a standard Eight Immortals table.

It's more in line with the traditional Eight Immortals table than the one you saw last time." She pointed in another direction with her finger and said, "Here, that's the one."

Li Yuan didn't need to look back to know that it was the one he saw last time.

"The Eight Immortals table has the simplest structure, the most economical materials, and is also the most practical furniture. It is easy to use, square in shape, and solid in structure.

Friendly, peaceful yet grand, it has a strong sense of stability, which also makes the Eight Immortals table an elegant central hall furniture.

No matter whether the hall decoration is elegant or simple, or even rough, as long as the space is not particularly cramped, placing an Eight Immortals table with two chairs on both sides will create a very stable feeling, like a great Confucian, stable and peaceful.

Because the tabletop of the Eight Immortals Table is relatively large, it is difficult for precious hardwood that takes hundreds of years to become mature to be so complete, so you see, the processing of this tabletop is really ingenious.

The tooth joint method used makes the texture of the two pieces of wood connect naturally, and after several times of painting, you can’t find this without looking carefully, and you will regard it as a complete big wood.”

She stood up and patted the table with her hands. Her temperament changed subtly, and she showed a sense of grandeur and calmness, which was very different from her usual carefree state.

Li Yuan secretly thought, this is a girl with a story.

A quiet and engaged audience allowed Zhao Xiuqin to talk happily.

"Do you know the origin of the Eight Immortals Table?"

"do not know".

There was a hint of amusement on her face, revealing that she was still a little girl.

“I heard from my grandfather that the Eight Immortals Table was used by the Eight Immortals to take a nap after crossing the sea. Since there were no tables and chairs, the Eight Immortals used their magic to conjure up stone tables, stone benches, fragrant tea, cakes, etc. to enjoy tea and chat.

Later generations imitated its style and made tables out of admiration and prayer for daily use. They named it after the Eight Immortals, so it was called the Eight Immortals Table.

There is another saying that Wu Daozi's brushwork was like a god, and his paintings were famous all over the world. The Eight Immortals came to visit him because of his reputation. Wu Daozi was painting at home. When he saw so many guests coming, he hurriedly went to greet them and they had a great time chatting with them.

Unknowingly, the sky had darkened, and they wanted to entertain them for dinner, but there were so many people without a big table. At this time, Wu Daozi had an idea and drew a table, which was transformed into a real thing by the Eight Immortals.

Lu Dongbin appreciated Wu Daozi's cleverness and asked him what the name of this table was. Wu Daozi suggested the name of the Eight Immortals Table, and the Eight Immortals Table got its name from then on.

Look, my grandfather actually admires the Eight Immortals so much! "

"Yes, it's a very interesting story, and it also tells the beautiful meaning of the Eight Immortals Table. Your grandfather is a great scholar when he hears it."

"That is".

Zhao Xiuqin did not discuss her grandfather's meaning in depth, and Li Yuan was only a qualified listener, so the scene was harmonious.

"Oh, it's been a long time. I have to go back, otherwise I will be criticized by the leader again."

She showed a hint of anxiety, but in Li Yuan's opinion, she was more embarrassed by being alone with a man for so long.

She took a few steps and then stopped immediately, "Why don't you buy a piece of furniture?" There was a look of confusion on her face.

"Okay", Li Yuan replied simply and neatly.

Zhao Xiuqin immediately showed surprise and gave a thumbs up, "Okay, you are loyal enough!".

After saying that, he stepped forward and punched Li Yuan's muscles automatically. He immediately controlled the force of the rebound.

Zhao Xiuqin actually changed her fist into a palm and touched his chest muscles with her fingers, "Oh, it's so soft."

Then, as if he was getting an electric shock, he immediately pulled back his hand, his face flushed, "Brother, let's go, sister will show you the table."

Her tone was a little trembling, and she secretly hated herself for being so defenseless in front of this little man.

"Could this kid know magic? Yes, it must be magic! You should stay away from this guy in the future." She immediately completed her psychological construction.

After thinking about it, she felt a little embarrassed just now, so she had to take revenge, "Well, Brother Li, don't you like armchairs? I know there is a pair of huanghuali armchairs in another warehouse.

You also know that Ming Dynasty furniture was the peak period of furniture design and development in the history of our country.

The shape is very simple and elegant, without excessive decoration and cumbersome details. The lines of the furniture are smooth and the overall feeling is very harmonious.

It is more in line with your temperament than the sandalwood chair you are interested in, and it is also more in line with the current trend of simplicity."

Li Yuan nodded noncommittally.

Coming to another adjacent warehouse, it was also filled with all kinds of furniture.

Thinking about the current rise of Western literature and art in China, many red capitalists or government departments have replaced traditional large furniture with new furniture such as sofas, dining tables, and modular cabinets.

At this time, no matter how high the actual value is, it is useless if no one likes it.

Moreover, at this time, everyone generally believed that mahogany furniture was a remnant of the old society and should be abandoned.

There are so many mahogany furniture here, which fully illustrates the current value orientation.

Thinking about the scene behind the wind, forget it, don’t think about it anymore, it makes me upset just thinking about it.

As for the skyrocketing price of mahogany after 2000, like other antiques, it is actually artificial hype, with many ulterior motives.

"Oh, **, this sandalwood bracelet of yours is an old product. I like it very much. This is 100W, I took it."

"this..."

"Goodbye, I'm attracted to it, **, you can't be stingy! Okay, add another 100W! That's it, bye bye."

. . . . . .

"Come on, Master Li, look at this armchair, hey! It's completely preserved! Look at this carving, it's definitely a master's degree!" Zhao Xiuqin, who had completed the psychological construction, has returned to nature and freedom.

Li Yuan looked carefully at a pair of armchairs. Although he didn't understand them, they looked grand. He sat on them and tried them. He found that there was no shaking at all and they were very well preserved.

"I like it, you give me a price."

"Hey, the prices are clearly marked, I can't trick you. A pair of armchairs and a small coffee table, the total is 80 yuan."

The set of sandalwood armchairs that Li Yuan was interested in cost 40 yuan, which was enough to turn over. Zhao Xiuqin looked at Li Yuan worriedly, fearing that he would not be fooled.

For Li Yuan, even 80, not to mention 800, doesn't necessarily feel expensive to him.

Of course, if he really wanted 800, Li Yuan wouldn't be able to give it. He knew how much the Chinese people disliked large mahogany furniture before the reform. A large part of it was burned, and a small part was made into musical instruments. The old people who will stay in the future will Furniture is very sparse indeed.

Today's furniture is cheap, and the Chinese people at this time did not regard these as antiques.

Although he thinks 80 is too high, who does he like? And it was also to take care of the little girl’s embarrassment and avoid being teased by her colleagues.

Now that a product has been sold, it can be considered a normal product introduction, not "flirting".

"Brother, be righteous!"

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