Chapter 88 Prologue: The Origin of Han Brocade

Chapter 88 Prologue: The Origin of Han Brocade

Chapter 88 Prologue: The Origin of Han Brocade (Part )

[You: (slightly hesitant) Of course I am also interested in national treasures! In our line of work, who doesn’t dream of restoring a national treasure with their own hands one day?]
[You: But... I'm younger, so I'm afraid such an important task won't fall on a newcomer like me, right?]
[You: After all, there are still many talented people in our provincial museum!]
——Such an important task involves precious cultural relics of national treasure level. The superiors will definitely not let you, a newcomer who has just started working in the museum, handle it easily. At least they will have to send a veteran with more than ten years of experience.

You thought so, but your heartbeat uncontrollably quickened for the piece of Han brocade.

To be able to restore a national treasure with your own hands one day is undoubtedly the highest pursuit of every practitioner in your industry, and right now, there is such an opportunity that is truly in front of you...

You don't consider yourself a saint, so you are no exception.

[You: (feeling regretful) If only I had worked here longer... If I had worked here for two more years, this time I would have definitely——]
You pursed your lips, your eyes passed through the crowd, and involuntarily fell on the fragments of Han brocade that were carefully placed in a glass display case and placed in the center of the restoration area.

The brocade woven with five-colored silk exudes a jade-like luster under the pale light in the room. Do you know that this is a brilliance that spanned two thousand years, created by the weavers of the Han Dynasty, and reflected in the eyes of today, sealing half of the history of China.

Your eyes unconsciously reveal a trace of uncontrollable admiration and yearning. You dare not imagine if this fragment of Han brocade can be restored to its original state under your hands...

What would that look like?
[You: (dazed, mumbling) If…if I could really repair it myself…]
Then you must hang this restored Han brocade photo in your home for display.

You told yourself an awkward joke in your mind. The old man next to you turned his head and saw the complicated emotions in your eyes, and couldn't help but smile kindly.

[Uncle A: (laughing) Haha, I can’t say for sure!]
[Old Man A: (smiling) To be honest, young expert, before you came, the curator had already brought a few of us old guys to carefully check the condition of the half-roll of Han brocade fragment - this thing is so exquisitely woven that no one in the museum is sure that they can repair it well, and many people are even afraid that they will ruin it! ]
[Grandpa A: (with deep meaning) So, little expert, if you are interested, just go up and give it a try!]
[Grandpa A: Anyway, when we old guys who are useless retire, the main responsibility will still have to be shouldered by you young people - besides, you are an old hand who has been learning cultural relic restoration from your mentor since you were six years old!]
[Grandpa A: (with encouragement) Many of us don’t have as much experience in cultural relic restoration as you do!]
The old man spoke excitedly, and as you listened to him, you vaguely remembered that among the group of cultural relic restorers currently working in the museum, more than half of them had indeed received guidance and instruction from your grandfather, and were quite familiar with your and your grandfather's cultural relic restoration techniques.

If you think about it this way, since your colleague wants you to take on this task, then this must have been approved by the curator...

At this moment, you hear the curator asking if anyone is willing to take on this difficult task, but one that will surely bring you great honors. You decide:
[Give it a try, if not now, when? If you miss this opportunity, you will never get it again. If you take it, you will make a lot of money. It is better than watching others take the task and then regret it! (If you choose this option, please continue to the next plot)]

[This matter is of great importance. You must not act impulsively. Wait and see what happens. If no one is willing to step forward, you can do it yourself, so as not to be the first to be shot. (Choose this option, please jump to the second ending)]

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〈Ending 2: Watching my colleague reach the pinnacle of his life.〉

〈Because of your conservativeness and hesitation, a girl who joined the company at the same time as you but was more courageous stepped forward and took the initiative to take on the task. Although she did not have much experience in restoring cultural relics, she was very bold and careful. In addition, the museum attached great importance to this national treasure. After seeing that she took the initiative to take on the task, the curator arranged for experts from the entire museum to join the team to assist her and help her restore this cultural relic together.

With the guidance and help of everyone, your colleague grew rapidly. With his excellent perception, work and learning abilities, he finally succeeded in restoring the Han brocade after several twists and turns. He then became the chief fabric restoration expert in the Provincial Museum, and has since achieved success and reached the pinnacle of his life.

You were depressed by this blow and almost collapsed. Finally, you accidentally cut your palm during a repair process, hurting your tendons. You left the career you loved in your forties and became an ordinary history teacher in a middle school.

〈Ending: Destiny Cannon Fodder〉

〈Achievement: Hesitation leads to defeat〉

〈Title: Living Lemon Spirit〉

[The ending that didn't even get to unfold the main plot, please ask the restorer to start over! 】

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(Continue the story)
[You: (secretly making up your mind) Let’s give it a try!]
[You: If not now, when? If you accept it, you will make a lot of money. If you don’t accept it, it’s also reasonable… It’s better to give it a try than to watch others accept the task and regret it yourself!]
You made up your mind, so you acted decisively, standing on tiptoe and raising your hand the moment the curator finished speaking.

[You: (unconsciously raising your voice) I, I can do it! Director——]
[You: (slightly anxious) I have had experience restoring old Song and Ming Dynasty materials with my grandfather when I was at home. There are some similarities between brocade weaving techniques. I am willing to give it a try!]
You couldn't wait to share your experience and advantages, and although your words were a bit rash, they were sincere enough.

You see the curator turn his head in your direction, then wave to you to come forward - the people surrounding the glass case on both sides consciously make way for you.

[Director: (with a look of satisfaction) I recognize you, ____. Your grandfather was also my teacher. He was my guide in the appreciation of cultural relics.]
[Director: I am very clear about his level of cultural relic restoration skills, and I am also confident in you, who was trained by him——]
[Director: So, ____, do you have the confidence to restore this Han brocade fragment?]
The curator's face was kind and gentle, and when you looked at the expression of the person in front of you, you couldn't help but think of your grandfather.

So, facing this sixty-year-old man who gently asks you whether you have the confidence to repair this national treasure Han brocade, your answer is -

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