area51novel Chapter 311 What are you and Xiaoxia busy with?
Chapter 311 What are you and Xiaoxia busy with?
"Xiaodang, Su Ming, Jia Dongxu, Lou Xiaoe, we finally did it." Xiaodang said with emotion, with a gleam of relief in his eyes.
Su Ming smiled and nodded, "Yes, this is not only our job, but also our mission and responsibility. In the days to come, we must continue to work hard to pass on this cultural heritage."
Jia Dongxu also agreed, "Yes, this is just the beginning. There is still a lot of work to be done in the future, but I believe we can go further."
Lou Xiao'e looked at Xiaodang gratefully, "Xiaodang, thank you. Without you, I really don't know what I would do."
Xiao Dang responded with a smile, "Lou Xiao'e, this is our joint effort. There is still a long way to go, let's work hard together."
Several people stood in the yard, facing the sunshine, feeling the weight and warmth of history. They knew that although there are still many challenges in the future, as long as they unite and work hard, they will surely create a more brilliant future.
In the following days, Xiaodang and his team continued to work, and their work became more orderly and more confident. The renovation of the courtyard and the old house gradually came to an end. Every detail was carefully handled, and every corner was rejuvenated.
On a sunny afternoon, Xiaodang and Lou Xiaoe sat in the yard, enjoying their rare leisure time. They talked about their future plans and dreams and shared their thoughts with each other.
"Xiao'e, do you have any plans?" Xiaodang asked, his eyes full of anticipation.
Walking into the antique shop, a strong scent of agarwood hits you in the face. The shop is filled with all kinds of antiques and cultural relics, and the display cabinets are filled with Ming and Qing porcelain, ancient calligraphy and paintings, bronzes and other precious artworks. The boss is an elderly cultural relic enthusiast. When he saw Xiaoxia and Su Ming coming in, he greeted them friendly.
"Hello, how can I help you?" the boss asked, his eyes revealing his love and concentration on antiques.
Xiaoxia smiled slightly, "We are very interested in the history and culture here, especially the history of this courtyard. I heard that you have some historical objects here, and we want to see if we can find some information about Xu Damao."
The boss thought for a moment and nodded. "There are indeed some precious cultural relics about the history of this courtyard. I have also heard of Xu Damao's name. He was an influential businessman and cultural figure at the time. Please follow me."
The boss took them into a corner of the store and opened a special glass display case. In the display case were some ancient documents, books and some exquisite artifacts, each of which exuded the sedimentation of history and the traces of time.
Su Ming and Xiaoxia carefully examined each exhibit, trying to find any clues related to Xu Damao. Suddenly, Xiaoxia's eyes stopped on an old booklet with the words "History of Beijing's Commercial Development in the Early Years of the Republic of China" written on it.
She opened the book and flipped through the pages. In the middle of the book, there was an insert with some words written in neat ink. Xiaoxia looked at it carefully, and a hint of excitement flashed in her eyes.
"Su Ming, come and see!" Xiaoxia said excitedly.
Su Ming walked over and looked at the page in her hand. There was a record written on the insert, describing a large-scale cultural activity that Xu Damao carried out in the Siheyuan in the early 1920s. According to the record, Xu Damao invited many local cultural figures and artists to hold a grand calligraphy and painting exhibition, displaying a large number of precious ancient books and paintings.
This exhibition was not only a cultural exchange, but also a grand event in the cultural circle of Beijing at that time. Many important figures participated in it, showing his deep passion and persistent pursuit of cultural inheritance.
Su Ming frowned slightly. "The influence of this exhibition is obviously far beyond our imagination. If we can find more details about this exhibition, perhaps we can uncover the secrets hidden behind Xu Damao."
Xiaoxia nodded. "Yes, this exhibition may be the key to our understanding of Xu Damao and his activities in this courtyard. We can continue to check these books and artifacts to see if there are other useful clues."
The two continued to carefully check and sort out the materials in the antique shop, hoping to find more information about Xu Damao. The clock in the shop ticked, as if reminding them of the passage of time. But they were not impatient, because they knew that solving this historical mystery required step-by-step exploration and patient waiting.
Chen Yuying is an elder in the courtyard and Xiaoxia's mother. She has an innate affection for this courtyard. Every brick and tile carries her childhood memories and family heritage. As a retired teacher, she lives a leisurely and fulfilling life in the small house in the courtyard, and often teaches some neighborhood children their homework.
This morning, when she saw Xiaoxia and Su Ming busy looking for information in the yard, she couldn't help but walk over. Her eyes stayed on Su Ming, and a kind and concerned smile appeared on her face.
"Su Ming, what are you and Xiaoxia busy with? Are you looking for your grandparents' old things again?" Chen Yuying asked gently, with a kind and warm tone in her voice.
Su Ming turned around and saw Chen Yuying coming over, and he immediately smiled. He knew that Chen Yuying had deep feelings for this courtyard, and she always supported and encouraged their exploration activities.
"Yes, Auntie. We are looking for some information about Xu Damao, hoping to understand what he has done here. Perhaps these materials can help us find some clues and uncover the mystery of this history." Su Ming answered sincerely, his eyes revealing his expectation and determination for this exploration.
Chen Yuying nodded. She knew that Su Ming and Xiaoxia's purpose was not just simple interest or curiosity. "Xu Damao, the businessman who devoted himself to culture and art. I remember hearing some stories about him when I was a child. He did leave a lot of marks here."
Her eyes suddenly became deep, as if she recalled something. "You know, Xu Damao was not just a businessman at the time. He was well-known for his investment in cultural undertakings. He organized many cultural and artistic activities and supported many local artists and writers."
Xiaoxia came over and joined their conversation. "Auntie, do you have any stories about Xu Damao? Or any clues and memories about him may be helpful to us."