Chapter 92: Old Objects

Sihe Academy

After dinner, Lu Jinpeng called Cao Cao Weiguo out of the compound.

In a remote alley, he handed Cao Cao Weiguo a sack of things.

Lu Jinpeng said, "They are all old objects, but I don't know if there are any real things inside."

Cao Cao Weiguo said happily, "This is a matter of luck. Brother Jinpeng, how much money in total? I'll give it to you now."

Lu Jinpeng said hurriedly, "No need, the money you gave me last time hasn't been used up yet."

Lu Jinpeng spent seventy Brother Yuan to become a regular employee, and thirty Brother Yuan remained from the one hundred.

This sack of things was all collected as waste, and the total cost was less than three Brother Yuan.

Cao Cao Weiguo took a ten-Brother Yuan note from his pocket and stuffed it into Lu Jinpeng's hand.

Lu Jinpeng pushed it back anxiously, "No, this is too much."

Cao Cao Weiguo pushed the money back, "Don't be polite with me. Help me find more old objects in the future; consider this a deposit."

Lu Jinpeng said solemnly, "Cao Weiguo, don't worry, I will definitely find good things for you."

Cao Cao Weiguo smiled, "Xiaofei is at the age of growing, buy more meat for him to eat."

After chatting for a few words, Cao Cao Weiguo carried the sack and left.

However, he didn't go straight home, but turned around in the alley.

Then, in a place where no one was around, he put the sack into his storage space.

After returning home, Cao Cao Weiguo plunged into the study.

He bolted the door and took out the sack.

"Whoa! There are quite a few things!"

Cao Cao Weiguo put the sack on the ground and took the things out one by one.

These things included old books, bronze ware, wood carvings, stone carvings, and quite a few porcelain pieces wrapped in rags.

"A yellow rosewood brush pot!"

"Good stuff!"

Cao Cao Weiguo first discovered a brush pot, the material was top-quality yellow rosewood.

Specifications: 13.3cm high, 11.6cm in diameter, carved with a tranquil pine and crane picture.

Holding it in his hand, he was immediately moved by the meticulous craftsmanship and clever design.

Even at the bottom, clever craftsmanship was applied.

Whether it was the selection of materials, composition, carving, or polishing, this brush pot was a rare boutique.

After more than ten minutes, Cao Cao Weiguo peeled off the blue-gray rag, and a blue and white jar came into view.

Seeing the full picture of this blue and white jar, Cao Cao Weiguo widened his eyes.

The blue and white jar was 6.7 inches high, 8.4 inches in diameter, the shape was simple and elegant, the blue was crystal clear and gorgeous...

The inner wall was plain, the neck was decorated with broken branches and flowers, and the shoulder and near the bottom were decorated with lotus petal patterns.

The pattern on the belly was peony flowers, the lines were smooth, and the shape was beautiful.

The glaze was warm and moist, and the inner treasure light was the quality of fine porcelain.

The bottom foot was inscribed with the six-character, two-line regular script of "Made in the Xuande Year of the Great Ming Dynasty".

Cao Cao Weiguo took out a magnifying glass to look carefully, and finally waved his fist excitedly: "I'm rich! I'm rich! I'm rich!"

This is an official kiln blue and white porcelain from the Xuande period of the Ming Dynasty!

Trying to calm his surprised mood, Cao Cao Weiguo picked up the blue and white porcelain lovingly.

He put it on the desk and looked at it carefully. The ink momentum was natural and solemn, the lines were smooth, and it felt like it was done in one go.

After looking at it for a long time, Cao Cao Weiguo put the blue and white jar into the storage space.

Subsequently, Cao Cao Weiguo looked through other old objects and found a Brother Yuan Dynasty lacquerware landscape carved red plate.

Besides this, although other things were old objects, they had no collection value.

Cao Cao Weiguo cleaned up the four thread-bound books and also stored them in the storage space.

The remaining wood carvings, bronze ware, and porcelain were wiped clean and placed in the corner of the study.

It would be nice to ask a carpenter to make a display shelf later to use as decoration.

"Is Cao Weiguo at home!"

Just after tidying up the old objects, he heard Seeing Shazhu's shout.

Cao Cao Weiguo opened the door and saw Seeing Shazhu standing in the compound with a bottle of white wine.

"Master He, is something the matter?"

"Cao Weiguo, I'm here to ask for your help."

Cao Cao Weiguo invited Seeing Shazhu into the study: "What help?"

Seeing Shazhu said with a smile, "I've been suspended for reflection, haven't I? No work means no income. I know you have wide connections, so I want to ask you to help introduce some odd jobs."

Seeing Shazhu didn't want to ask Cao Cao Weiguo for help, but he was forced by life.

A penny can stump a hero!

Now his pockets were truly clean, and he still owed a lot of debt.

If he didn't find a way to get some money, he would really have to drink the northwest wind.

Cao Cao Weiguo said perfunctorily, "I'll keep an eye out for you, and I'll tell you if there's work."

This was just a polite remark; who knows if there's work or not.

Seeing Shazhu smiled honestly, "Then is there any family that needs a chef recently? I'm really short of money here."

Cao Cao Weiguo shook his head, "No, I'll notify you if I meet someone looking for a chef."

Seeing Shazhu put the white wine on the table, "Then please put in more effort."

"Take this wine back!"

Cao Cao Weiguo returned the wine to Seeing Shazhu, "I'm not used to drinking this wine."

Seeing Shazhu said, "A little heart, do you dislike this wine for being poor?"

Cao Cao Weiguo said, "I accept your heart, take this wine back. You're not having an easy time now, keep it for yourself to drink. I'm not short of this sip."

Seeing Shazhu sighed and took the wine, "Alright, when I recover, I'll give you a bottle of good wine."

After sending Seeing Shazhu out, Cao Cao Weiguo closed the door and returned to the living room.

Song Song Yulan asked, "What did Seeing Shazhu want from you?"

Cao Cao Weiguo sat down and took a sip of water, "Asked me to find some cooking jobs."

Song Song Yulan smiled, "It's really not easy for Seeing Shazhu to lower his face and ask you for help."

Cao Cao Weiguo said with a smile, "Maybe he's starving."

People are iron, rice is steel, if you don't eat a meal, you'll be hungry.

Who wants face when they are hungry?

Middle Compound

The First Master walked up to Seeing Shazhu, "Did Cao Cao Weiguo agree to help you?"

Seeing Shazhu nodded, "He agreed, said he would help me keep an eye out."

The First Master pondered, "Judging from him helping Lu Jinpeng and Qin Qin Huairu, this Cao Cao Weiguo still has some conscience. It's good that he agreed to help."

Seeing Shazhu said bitterly, "But whether I can meet someone looking for a chef depends entirely on luck. Who knows when there will be work."

The First Master sighed, "Don't worry, wait a while. I'll get you some cornmeal in a bit, you can make do for a few days."

Seeing Shazhu thanked him, "Thank you, First Master. Speaking of this compound, only you, the old lady, and Sister Qin are good to me."

Hearing Seeing Shazhu's words, the First Master also felt depressed.

He had no choice!

If he wasn't counting on Seeing Shazhu to provide for his old age, he wouldn't be willing to spend money and food time and time again.

He went back to his room with his hands behind his back and took half a bag of cornmeal for Seeing Shazhu.

The First Master said, "Although Cao Cao Weiguo agreed to help introduce, don't just wait, go out and look more."

Seeing Shazhu nodded, "I know, I'll go out and look for work tomorrow."

He now also knew that life was difficult.

Days without money are not easy!

Previously, he had a salary every month, didn't worry about food or drink, and lived a relaxed and carefree life.

But now he couldn't be carefree.

Most of his previous salary was lent to Qin Qin Huairu.

Plus several incidents, he had exhausted his few savings.

If it weren't for the First Master's relief, he would already be hungry.

After the First Master returned home, Qin Qin Huairu approached the door.

"Sha Zhuzi, did Cao Cao Weiguo agree to help?"

Seeing Shazhu went out with a smile, "He agreed."

Qin Qin Huairu smiled brightly, "That's good. If there's work to do, there's income, so I can rest assured and don't have to worry about you being hungry."

Seeing Shazhu said moved, "Thank you for your concern, Sister Qin."

"Qin Qin Huairu, do you remember eating but not beating, right!"

Before they could say a few words, Jia Jia Zhangshi walked out and shouted.