eurekapd Chapter 2027 The entire audience was shocked; a peerless masterpiece!
Chapter 2027 The entire audience was shocked; a peerless masterpiece!
The gifts given by those ordinary people were sincere and touching, but their value was ultimately limited.
Moreover, most of them are normal gifts that ordinary people can afford to give, representing the sentiments of the general public.
However, 99% of the people present were ordinary people, and everyone wanted to see what kind of gifts these legendary families from Yanjing would give as congratulatory presents.
These three brocade boxes are different just by looking at them.
This gift box, from one of the three most prestigious families in Yanjing, must contain something extraordinary.
For a moment, everyone held their breath, staring nervously at the brocade box they were holding.
Jiang Huaiyuan pointed to his family's brocade box, a gentle yet solemn smile on his face, and explained, "Xiangnan, originally, we planned to go in and see Ruobai and Xitang first, and then have our family give this gift to you privately! But since we've seen the good intentions of so many fellow villagers, we, the Jiang family, will not keep this small gift a secret! We'll add a little joy to your occasion!"
He paused, then spoke clearly and forcefully, his voice filled with joy: "This is my one-month celebration gift for my great-granddaughter Xitang, and also a small token of the Jiang family's goodwill! May little Xitang grow up healthy and exceptionally intelligent!"
Li Xiangnan quickly stepped forward, solemnly accepted the gift from the Jiang family member with both hands, and said gratefully, "Grand Uncle, you're too kind!"
"You're welcome!" Jiang Huaiyuan waved his hand with a smile. "You deserve it!"
At this moment, Song Qiankun also had a younger member of the Song family bring forward a sandalwood box and said with a smile, "Xiang Nan, this is a gift from our Song family to happy Tang. May she have a peaceful and prosperous life, and enjoy lasting blessings!"
Li Xiangnan quickly turned back and solemnly placed the Jiang family's gift box on the accounting table at the entrance of the courtyard. He hurried back a few steps, solemnly accepted the Song family's gift box, and said gratefully, "Thank you, Grandpa Song!"
Song Qiankun laughed and silently patted Li Xiangnan on the shoulder.
Yu Haoran personally presented the gift box from the Yu family. To him, offering a gift from his own family was especially meaningful because Li Xiangnan had saved his life. He said with a smile, "Dr. Li, this is a small token of the Yu family's appreciation. We hope that Xitang will become a useful talent for the country and society in the future!"
"Ouch!"
Seeing this, Wang Defa quickly ran over to help Li Xiangnan take the Song family's wedding box and place it on the accounting table.
Only then did Li Xiangnan have time to free both hands to receive Yu Haoran's gift box, his eyes slightly moist as he said, "Uncle, thank you so much!"
He addressed Yu Haoran as "Uncle," just like Song Yi did, without any awkwardness.
"You're too kind!" Yu Haoran was very satisfied, laughed heartily, and couldn't help stroking his beard.
All three brocade boxes were now in Li Xiangnan's hands.
As today's accountant, Zhang Jingyang naturally knew it was time for him to make his appearance!
He took a deep breath, stepped forward, bowed to the three elderly people, and then looked at the gift box in Li Xiangnan's hand.
As a painter who has traveled all over the country, depicted countless rare and precious works, seen countless rare treasures, and witnessed the magnificent landscapes of the motherland, Zhang Jingyang has a keen eye and has seen a lot of the world. At this moment, he exchanged a glance with Li Xiangnan, and the two nodded silently.
These three items are incredibly valuable, and their value is likely to be beyond the expectations of all of them!
Li Xiangnan also tacitly placed the Yu family's brocade box on the accounting table.
In that fleeting glimpse, Zhang Jingyang noticed the details of the sandalwood box that Song Qiankun had just sent, and his pupils suddenly contracted.
"This...this is a Ming Dynasty sandalwood box with a dragon and cloud design?" His voice trembled as he exclaimed, "Look at the craftsmanship, look at the patina...wow, it's at least an official piece from the mid-Ming Dynasty!"
Upon hearing this, those in the know were taken aback, and a series of clicking sounds rang out from the crowd.
A sandalwood box made by the Ming Dynasty government?
My dear grandmother!
Putting aside the value of the items inside, the box itself is a priceless antique!
Song Qiankun smiled slightly, not particularly concerned, and said, "Little Zhang has a good eye! But the box itself is nothing; what's inside is the real point!"
His words made everyone, including Zhang Jingyang, eager to try it out, and they became even more curious and expectant about what it was about!
Now the focus of the entire audience is on this, and according to the rules, the box must be opened for the gift-giving ceremony.
Zhang Jingyang composed himself, forcibly suppressing the shock in his heart, and looked at Li Xiangnan: "Xiangnan, look, do you want to... open it and take a look?"
Li Xiangnan glanced at the three elderly men, and seeing that they all nodded in agreement, he then looked at Zhang Jingyang and said, "According to etiquette, this is the proper way!"
"it is good!"
After agreeing, Zhang Jingyang carefully wiped Song Qiankun's brocade box with his sleeve to show his respect, and then gently opened the lid.
Inside the box, there was a layer of deep red velvet.
On the velvet, lay quietly an ivory pen holder.
The pen holder was no more than a palm's height, milky white all over, warm and smooth as jade, and as white as snow.
The body of the cylinder is carved with exquisite landscape and figure paintings.
The distant mountains and nearby waters, the pavilions and towers, and the figures are all vividly depicted.
What is most remarkable is that the carving lines are smooth and natural, a masterpiece of craftsmanship, with exquisite knife work, clearly the work of a master.
Zhang Jingyang leaned closer for a closer look and suddenly gasped.
"Hiss... Old Song, this is a Ming Dynasty ivory carving of landscapes and figures on a brush holder! Look at the carving technique and craftsmanship, look at the spirit... My God, this is something that came out of the palace! I remember this was the one on the dragon table in the Imperial Study back then, the only one left in the world, a unique masterpiece!"
With a sudden commotion, the surrounding area erupted in uproar.
Is this a Ming Dynasty imperial ivory pen holder?
Or is it a unique, one-of-a-kind piece?
It's been on the desks of emperors since the Ming Dynasty?
How much is this worth?
Not to mention the neighbors, relatives and friends around him, even Li Xiangnan himself was shocked and couldn't control himself for a long time. This was too unexpected!
Song Qiankun actually gave Xiao Xitang such a priceless treasure!
But Song Qiankun waved his hand: "What's the point of talking about its value? It's just an old object! Our Song family are businessmen, not very cultured. Giving away some stationery is just a way of showing off our refined taste! This thing has been on my desk for many years, and lately, every time I see it, I can't help but want to give it to Xiao Xitang! I hope that Xitang will study hard in the future and become a truly learned person like her father!"
These are humble words, but anyone can tell how significant this gift is.
And the significance it represents is even more extraordinary.
It not only points out Song Qiankun's admiration for Li Xiangnan, the top scorer in the national college entrance examination that year, but also contains his great expectations for the future of Xiao Xitang!
"Grandpa Song, thank you so much!" Li Xiangnan was truly moved. After thanking him sincerely, he carefully put the pen holder back into the brocade box.
Zhang Jingyang then called out at the opportune moment: "A Ming Dynasty official kiln ivory carved brush holder as a congratulatory gift from the Song family!"
Tao Zheng's iron pen nib immediately started dancing in the wind!
As soon as those words were spoken, everyone's eyes immediately turned to the remaining two brocade boxes, and they couldn't help but swallow hard.
If the Song family's gifts are so priceless, it's hard to imagine what the Yu and Jiang families' gifts will be.
Putting them aside, even Li Xiangnan himself was trembling with anticipation...