A Tigger
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preface
I am an ordinary migrant worker, living a simple life, and my biggest wish is to live a good home and save some money to make my wife Li Mei and children more comfortable. Although the days were ordinary, I never felt that there was anything wrong with it. That day, I accidentally picked up an inconspicuous copper ring and planned to take it home to my wife as jewelry, although I picked it up, I think my wife should like it.
As I expected, my wife was overjoyed when she saw it. But I never imagined that a few days later, someone would come to the door, and he wanted to buy this copper ring for 200,000 yuan, which shocked us.
01
That day, a few co-workers and I were working on an abandoned construction site in the town, cleaning up scraps. When I was almost done, I rummaged through the scrap heap and caught a glimpse of a round object buried in the brick fragments. When I picked it up, it was a copper ring, the size of a palm, with some rust on the surface, which looked ancient but exquisite.
"It's kind of interesting." My heart moved, although it was worthless, but it looked simple and charming. I remembered that my wife, Li Mei, usually likes some trinkets, so I put them in my pocket and prepared to give them to her as a small gift.
When I got home, I handed the copper ring to Li Mei: "Look, I picked up something today, it looks like an antique." ”
Li Mei took the copper ring, looked at it for a while, and said with a smile: "Yo, this thing is really chic, although it is a little old, but it is still very good-looking." She put the copper ring on her wrist, used it as a bracelet, and shook it: "It's also suitable, just like the jewelry you gave me." ”
Seeing her happy, I laughed too. For ordinary people like us, simple things can bring a touch of joy in life. But I never expected that this copper ring would bring something completely unexpected.
02
A few days later, a strange man suddenly appeared on our doorstep. Li Mei was cooking at home that day, and I was about to go out to work when there was a knock at the door.
When I opened the door, I saw a well-dressed man in his thirties, holding a photograph in his hand. As soon as he saw me, his eyes immediately fell on the copper ring on Li Mei's wrist, and his expression instantly became eager.
"Do you have a brass ring? I paid 200,000 to buy it. The man got straight to the point, with urgency in his tone that could not be refused. Li Mei and I were stunned for a moment, 200,000? I'm not sure I heard it wrong. Li Mei also hurriedly took off the copper ring, and looked at the things in her hand in a daze, her face full of doubts.
"This is an ordinary copper ring, how can it be worth 200,000?" I calmed down, and my suspicions froze. Seeing that my face was full of vigilance, the man quickly explained: "This is an antique, and the specific value is far beyond your imagination. 200,000 is already a very good price, and you should agree immediately. ”
It was tempting to say, but the more it happened, the more uneasy I became. An ordinary copper ring was suddenly bought at a high price, and there must be something greasy in it. Li Mei was a little tempted, after all, she had never seen such a large amount, and 200,000 yuan was a windfall for our family.
But instead of agreeing immediately, I became vigilant: "We have to find out the origin of this thing first, you go back, let's think about it." ”
The man's face became a little impatient when he saw that I didn't let go, but he finally left his contact information, warned us not to show the copper ring to others, and left in a hurry.
After the man left, Li Mei and I sat at the dining table, the copper ring was placed on the table, and the air was full of depression and unease. Li Mei stared at the copper ring with a complicated expression: "Two hundred thousand...... Dahe, why don't we sell it? That's money we can't make in our lifetimes. ”
I shook my head, "That's so wrong. How can a small copper ring be worth so much money? We have to find out where it came from, otherwise it's too late to regret it. ”
So, early the next morning, I took the copper hoop to the antique shop in town. The shopkeeper is a well-informed veteran, and when I handed him the brass ring, his expression immediately became serious.
He put on his glasses, looked at them carefully for a long time, and finally said in a deep voice: "This is a good thing, at least a few hundred years old. The bronze ring in your hand may be a relic of an ancient noble family. ”
Hearing this, my heart couldn't help but beat faster: "How much is it worth?" The boss looked at me, lowered his voice and said, "This is not easy to estimate, it may be worth 200,000 yuan in the market, or it may be higher." This is a rarity in your hands. ”
I went home with mixed feelings, and as soon as Li Mei heard this, her eyes immediately lit up: "Dahe, look, we really picked up the baby!" This time, we have to take advantage of the opportunity, sell it, and our life will be completely improved! ”
I looked at her excitement, but I couldn't be happy. The value of the copper ring is certain, but I always feel that things are not so simple. The urgency of the man's door, and the "warning" that didn't seem like a joke, made me feel uneasy. I said to Li Mei: "Don't worry, let's wait, maybe it's worth more than that." ”
03
A few days later, the mysterious man reappeared. This time, he obviously lost his previous patience, and as soon as he entered the door, he said straight to the point: "How did you think about it?" The price I gave you is already very good, 200,000 yuan, and this copper ring can't be sold higher. ”
I wondered even more, the man's eagerness and the faint sense of threat that made the whole thing all the more weird. I calmly replied, "We decided to wait, this thing may be worth more than 200,000." ”
The man's face sank, and he whispered, "Don't be ignorant, I have already opened the money to you to the highest." If you hesitate, I'm afraid something will come to you. ”
When Li Mei heard this, she panicked a little and grabbed my arm tightly, her eyes full of uneasiness. I started beating the drums in my heart, but in the end I insisted, "Let's think about it again." ”
Seeing our resolute attitude, the man stared at me fiercely and threw down a sentence: "I hope you don't regret it." Then he turned and walked away.
After the man left, Li Mei and I decided not to delay any longer and took the copper ring to the large auction house in the city for appraisal. When the experts of the auction house saw the copper ring, their expressions immediately became serious, and after detailed examination and study.
"This is an extremely rare ancient relic that may have belonged to some lost noble family, and its cultural value far exceeds market estimates," the expert told us. If it is auctioned, it will be at least more than 500,000 yuan, and it may even be higher. ”
When Li Mei heard this number, her eyes lit up, and she immediately pulled me: "Dahe, 500,000!" Let's sell it! That's enough money for us to live a good life. ”
I was also a little excited, but the mysterious man's face still came to mind, and the more I thought about it, the more I felt that this matter was full of danger. I grabbed Li Mei and said, "Don't worry, let's think again." This thing may be more than just a valuable antique, there may be more to it behind it. If you sell it, you may get into even more trouble. ”
When I got home, I had a long discussion with Li Mei. Although the temptation of money is in front of me, in the end I insist that the value of this copper circle is not just money, but a symbol of history and culture.
After repeated thinking, Li Mei also slowly calmed down. She sighed and said, "Big River, I figured it out." This thing is not just an antique, it is a piece of history. We can't sell it for money. ”
Eventually, we decided not to sell the copper ring, but to keep it at home as a family heirloom. We found a delicate box and carefully stored the copper rings.
Although we gave up the huge sum of money, we felt at ease inside. This copper ring carries too much history, it is not only wealth, but also a responsibility. And we have chosen to cherish this heritage.
This article declares: This article is a short story, the content is pure fiction, please watch it rationally