EBE Chapter 14 Emerald Street, Jade Carving
Chapter 14 Emerald Street, Jade Carving
He also noticed the injuries on Yang Shuihua's face.
As for the injuries on his body, they still need to be verified. Without some necessary evidence, Yang Shuihua probably won't be able to sever ties with her family. It's truly remarkable that she can maintain her current situation in such a family.
"Xiao Li, take Miss Yang back to the station, make a record of it, and then take her to Lin Shumei so she can check on Yang Shuihua's injuries."
Officer Liu called out to Xiao Li behind him, then looked at Jiang Qi and instructed, "We will contact social service agencies to see if they can provide you with legal support."
Officer Liu turned to look at Yang Shuihua, and then his gaze swept over Yang's mother.
Yang Shuihua's mother stood aside listening, her face turning ugly.
They also realized that their actions had violated the law.
Her arrogant attitude has not completely subsided.
He still tried to argue: "What are you doing? She's my daughter, it's my duty to educate her."
"Education is not violence, and any form of domestic violence is illegal," Jiang Qi solemnly pointed out. "You will bear legal responsibility for your actions."
Upon hearing this, the onlookers first posted the video they had taken online, and then sent a message to the news media, hoping to expose the incident and draw more attention to the issue of domestic violence.
"Come with us."
As she spoke, Jiang Qi went up and pulled her towards the police car. Once they got in the car, along with Yang Shuihua, they were able to quiet down.
……
At this moment, Bai Yujin was strolling around when she unintentionally came to a small alley on the side of the street. Here, she seemed to have discovered a new continent and looked around with great curiosity.
It was quite lively here; looking up, you could hear the sounds coming from all directions.
"Five hundred thousand, I'll take it."
"Get lost! You think you can buy a tricolor jadeite for 500,000? You're dreaming!"
The man rolled his eyes at him, annoyed.
"Of course, dream on! Get lost."
"Two million seven hundred thousand, I'll take it!"
"three million."
"Three million and one million!"
The bidding was in full swing, creating an exceptionally lively atmosphere.
Bai Yujin carefully looked around until she saw the three large characters: Jade Street. It turned out that this was the famous Jade Street in Kyoto, a bustling market that brought together antiques, jewelry, and art.
Bai Yujin walked towards the surrounding stalls.
Before they even got there, a voice rang out.
"five million."
A voice rang out, and the bidding had exceeded the middle-aged man's expectations. He knew that the price was beyond his reach and could only regretfully give up. Thus, the tricolor jade was bought by another person.
Bai Yujin's gaze was drawn to a seemingly ordinary stall.
The stall displayed some uncarved raw stones.
The stall owner was an elderly man with a face full of wrinkles.
He was gently carving the jade in his hand with a small knife.
Bai Yujin walked forward curiously. The old man also noticed someone coming and looked up, whereupon he saw Bai Yujin approaching.
"Young lady, are you interested in jade carving?"
The old man's voice was gentle and magnetic.
Her eyes held a calm that suggested she had seen it all.
Bai Yujin nodded; she was indeed interested in jade carving.
She found the process, especially the on-site experience, to be incredibly magical.
"Jade carving is an art form and also a way of respecting jade."
As the old man spoke, he gently traced a small knife across the jade.
Stone chips drifted down as the blade moved, gradually revealing the texture and color inside the jade. Bai Yujin was captivated by the old man's technique, watching as the unremarkable jade gradually revealed its beauty in his hands.
Bai Yujin couldn't help but exclaim, "This is so beautiful! Your cooking is excellent!"
The old man smiled, his small knife still dancing lightly on the jade, his eyes focused and affectionate, as if he were having a silent conversation with the jade.
“Every piece of jade has its own spirit. Carving is not only about creating beauty, but also about discovering beauty. Look at this piece of jade. It was originally rough on the outside, but after being carved, it can reveal its inner luster.”
Bai Yujin listened intently. She felt that the old man's words were not just about jade carving, but more like he was expounding on the philosophy of life.
"Just like people, appearances may be misunderstood, but true beauty and value often need time to be discovered and refined."
Bai Yujin said thoughtfully.
The old man nodded in agreement, and stopped wielding the knife in his hand.
He picked up a newly carved small Buddha statue and handed it to Bai Yujin.
“This is a sculpture I made for a friend who is a Buddhist. I hope this Buddha statue can bring him peace. You see, the lines of this Buddha statue are smooth and the face is peaceful. It contains not only the craftsmanship, but also my blessing for that friend.”
Bai Yujin took the Buddha statue, feeling its smooth surface and warm touch. She could feel the old man's affection for his friend that he had poured into it.
"This gift must be very precious, and your friend will definitely love it."
The value of a gift lies in the sentiment behind it.
The old man spoke calmly, then he began to focus on the jade in his hands again.
The knife danced between his fingertips, as if performing a silent dance.
Bai Yujin lingered in front of the old man's stall for a long time.
She observed every movement, feeling the charm of jade carving art.
"Here you go. By the way, I'd like to ask how much this pure white snake pendant costs?" Bai Yujin asked the old man. If the price was right, she would buy it.
Bai Yujin put down the jade Buddha in her hand and placed it on the table in front of her. Her gaze was then drawn to a snake-shaped pendant, and she cautiously inquired about its price.
The old man glanced at the snake-shaped pendant that Bai Yujin pointed to, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes. This pendant was one of his early works; although not the most exquisite, it had a unique charm.
“That snake pendant is a piece I made when I was young. It’s not expensive because jade itself isn’t very valuable. I can tell you have a connection with it, so I’ll give it to you at cost price, three hundred will do.”
Upon hearing this, Bai Yujin was overjoyed.
She knew the old man wasn't after money, but genuinely wanted to pass on his work to someone who was meant to have it.
"Really? Thank you so much! I will definitely cherish it."
Bai Yujin carefully picked up the snake-shaped pendant. Upon closer inspection, she discovered that the snake was carved so lifelike that it seemed as if it might coil up from the pendant at any moment.
The back of the pendant is smooth and unadorned.
Yet it gives people a sense of simple beauty.
After paying, Bai Yujin hung the snake pendant around her neck.
It clung to her skin, giving her a cool and comfortable feeling.
As the sun set, Bai Yujin continued to stroll along Jade Street. Her figure stopped at another stall, a stall selling raw jade stones.
The stall owner was a woman in her thirties.
The woman looked up and saw who had come.