Erika Simon
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Chapters 3
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Just as the young man was about to leave, Mr. John still couldn't help being curious and asked, "Your family heirloom has been around for some years, right?" The young man nodded and said, "About sixty - odd years." Mr. John was shocked when he heard this. So he knew the age of this pickaxe. Then why did he spend so much money to renovate it? The young man noticed Mr. John's doubt and then said, "Actually, this pickaxe is very ordinary and not worth much. But its status in my family is really special. My…- 1.2 K • Completed
- Afraid that he might be wrong, Mr. John tentatively asked, "What is this thing?" The young man answered quite simply, "A pickaxe!" Mr. John was a bit amused and annoyed. Was he here to cause trouble or really didn't know anything? So he said euphemistically, "To process your pickaxe, at least three procedures are required: first, soak and wash it in water; second, use some chemical agents to remove the rust; third, coat it with a special anti - corrosion material. I think your pickaxe isn't worth much. How…
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- There is an antique shop called "Elegant Scholar's Studio". It not only buys and sells antique calligraphy and paintings but also frames and restores various collections for people. The shop owner, Mr. John, is a retired teacher. He likes this business and has some insights. One morning, Mr. John had just opened the shop when a young man in a jacket riding a bicycle came into the store. He took out a dirty and black - looking thing from his bag and put it on the counter, saying, "Sir, can you remove the…
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