Chu Chen picked up the jade bi and examined it. He found that it had been made from top-grade white jade. Although its surface showed signs of having been unearthed, its patina was moist, so it should have been a hereditary jade piece that someone had played with for many years after it was unearthed.
This jade piece had an extending section beyond the bi, which was openwork-carved with twin dragons and flowing cloud patterns. The three characters "May Descendants Flourish" were carved in the middle, their strokes clear and their edges sharp. They symbolized having many children and abundant blessings, as well as good fortune and prosperity. As for why Manager Zhang had given this jade bi to Chu Chen, its meaning was self-evident.
The body of the bi featured relief-carved grain patterns on a recessed ground. Judging from the craftsmanship and certain production techniques, it should have been a Han-dynasty piece. Overall, it should have been one of the finest jade bi from the Han dynasty.
Wu Ke was also very satisfied with the jade bi. She smiled and said, "I didn't expect Manager Zhang to be quite capable. In such a short time, he actually managed to pick out three such fine things."
Chu Chen smiled and nodded. He did not think Manager Zhang was capable, though. At most, his family just happened to have these things. After all, not to mention Manager Zhang—even he would have found it extremely difficult to obtain three such fitting gifts all at once. There were only so many good things in the world. It was impossible to get whatever one wanted.
Even so, Chu Chen was very satisfied with Manager Zhang's attitude. After hearing Ning Yi's introduction, he knew that Manager Zhang had probably suffered an undeserved calamity. This matter