In the early morning, the first rays of sunlight gently sweep through the eaves of the town and sprinkle on the meandering river, and the golden waves and the ancient willow trees on the banks make for a peaceful and warm picture. In this place where time is gentle, Li Xiaozhi is strolling along the river, holding a copy of the "Hundred Years Old Store Ranking" that he just picked up from a used bookstore. This precious list not only records the business legends that have gone through vicissitudes and stood tall, but also carries the memories and emotions of countless people.
Li Xiaozhi, a young man with a strong interest in traditional culture and history, can always find extraordinary stories in ordinary life. Today, with this list, he hopes to find those century-old shops hidden in the depths of the streets and alleys in this town full of historical charm, listen to the stories behind them, and feel the perseverance and inheritance that spans the centuries.
As you go deeper, the outline of the town gradually becomes clear in the morning light. On both sides of the street, antique shops are lined up one after another, and each mottled wooden board and carved wooden door seem to tell the glory of the past. At this moment, a tempting aroma came to his nose, and Li Xiaozhi was involuntarily attracted to a place called "Lao Ji Teahouse".
Although the signboard of the teahouse is a little old, the unique aroma of tea is impossible to ignore. When I walked into the store, I saw several old customers sitting around a table, drinking tea and chatting, their faces full of satisfaction and happiness. Li Xiaozhi noticed that there were old photos and honorary certificates hanging on the walls of the teahouse, including the name on the familiar "Century-old Shop List".
"Young man, you're here for tea, aren't you?" A kind old man greeted him with a smile, he was the owner of the teahouse, Li Laoji.
"Yes, uncle, I am very interested in this teahouse, I heard that it is a century-old shop in the town, so I came to see it." Li Xiaozhi replied respectfully.
When Li Laoji heard this, a trace of pride flashed in his eyes, and he invited Li Xiaozhi to sit down and personally brewed a pot of good Longjing tea. "This tea, but the signature of our teahouse, each tea has been carefully selected, inheriting a century-old tea-making process." Li Laoji introduced while making tea, "The reason why our teahouse has been able to survive for a hundred years depends on this insistence on quality and respect for tradition. ”
In the fragrance of tea, Li Xiaozhi listened to Li Laoji talk about the history and inheritance of the teahouse. From the initial difficult start-up, to the ups and downs, and then to the steady development today, every story is full of challenges and perseverance. Li Xiaozhi was deeply moved by this spirit, and he realized that the reason why these century-old stores can survive for a long time is not only because of their products and services, but also because of the inheritance of culture, social responsibility and hope for the future.
After leaving the teahouse, Li Xiaozhi continued to walk along the river, and he visited several century-old shops that were also on the list, such as the sweet memory of "Chen's Pastry Shop" and the ingenuity of "Liu Ji Tailor Shop...... Each shop has its own unique story and charm, and together they make up the town's rich historical and cultural heritage.
As the sun rises day by day, Li Xiaozhi's visit is also coming to an end. But the shock and emotion brought to him by this "Century-old Store Ranking" have not subsided for a long time. He knows that these century-old shops are not only a miracle of commerce, but also a treasure of human civilization. They tell the story of time in their own way, inherit the essence of culture, and inspire those who come after them to keep moving forward.
Back at home, Li Xiaozhi couldn't wait to record what he saw and heard today, and he wanted more people to understand the stories of these century-old stores and feel the perseverance and inheritance that spanned the centuries. And this "Century-old Store Ranking" has also become one of the most precious collections in his heart, and every time he flips through it, he can feel the warmth and strength from history.