Fossils, we can imagine stones that retained their original shape and structure after the death of organisms that lived in the distant past, after the synthesis of organic matter over the years. Judging from its formation period and conditions, the formation of fossils is very rare. As a result, many collectors have started to take action, and the collection value of fossils is therefore unanimous and shrouded in mystery

With the development of the times, archaeological technology With the continuous breakthroughs, more and more unknown paleontological fossils have been unearthed by the archaeological community and become understood by everyone. China's stone-appreciating culture has been around for thousands of years. With the increase in literati's stone-playing activities, more and more bizarre "stones" have been put on the table and have become rare treasures in the eyes of everyone. As a kind of hard and not easy to damage stone, collectors like it more and more. Among them, there is a kind of fossil called "pork stone" which is particularly sought after by some collectors. This type of fossil is the result of the long-term action of structural friction heat and open water in the tensile fracture zone to form calcite of different shades, and finally cemented into one body, thus forming the clear layers, clear texture, plump and delicious stone we see today. The smooth, high-quality "pork stone" is just like fresh pork, which is mouth-watering and breathtaking.

Strange rocks are rare to find. But who would have known that as several people were vying for the things they wanted, they would be bumped into by an old farmer who cut wood. This uncle's family is in Henan, and he works diligently on weekdays. Going to the mountains to chop firewood is also a required daily course. On this day, he originally wanted to chop enough firewood nearby and go home, but then he thought that he had nothing to do, so he might as well walk deeper into the center, and there was not much firewood nearby, so he made up his mind. Walk up the mountain. Opportunities happen in a flash. As he was walking, the uncle was attracted by a piece of something that looked like "meat" not far away. The uncle took a closer look, isn't this just "meat"? This fresh and smooth skin and flesh are red and white, layered on top of each other.

“What a big piece of pork!” The uncle’s first reaction was: Who is so rich? What’s the purpose of killing pork and putting it in this deep mountain? Driven by curiosity, the uncle approached this piece of delicious pork and took a closer look. He felt that something was not right. He came closer and raised his hand to touch it, and immediately knew something was wrong. Is this "pork" hard? ! The uncle confirmed again and again that this hard "pork" was indeed not pork, but a heavy and extremely rare stone!

The uncle was overjoyed by this stone that looked like pork. He thought he had discovered a treasure, so he asked a few young men to move the stone into his home. Since then, this piece of meat has become the focus of the neighbors in the village, and people who hear about it almost want to cross the threshold of the uncle's house. Of course, the news spread further and further, and soon a wealthy businessman came to visit. The wealthy businessman looked at this huge pork stone and felt that although it was not as exquisite as the famous Dongpo meat stone in the museum, it was indeed rare.

As a businessman, he decided to purchase the pork stone for 100,000 yuan. Although the uncle has lived in the countryside for a long time, he feels that the thing he has is far more cheap than 100,000 yuan. , he decisively rejected the wealthy businessman, and the wealthy businessman left here wisely. The neighbors all felt that the uncle's move was inappropriate, but they were also curious about whether such a stone was worth 100,000 yuan. In fact, the uncle was more curious than anyone else about the actual value of this stone. After several interrogations, the uncle could not get a definite answer. He decided to take his treasure to find out.

He found an expert to help him review it. Experts explain that today's market is complex and counterfeiting technology is becoming increasingly advanced. It can be said that there is a lot of muddy waters and a rare treasure. However, the pork stone that the uncle picked up was finally confirmed by experts. There is no doubt that this is a rare pork stone. This stone is evenly fat and thin, larger in size, and has better color distribution, but its value is hard to say. . The reason is that this type of stone is greatly affected by the market, its value fluctuates with the preferences of the public, and it is unstable. But the uncle seemed to be relieved after hearing this, probably as if he had taken a reassurance.

Hua Ruo Jieyu is still troubled, but Shi Jieyu is the most pleasant. After that, the uncle did not listen to the experts' advice to start early. As the popularity of the pork stone market gradually waned, no one came to ask for prices soon. The neighbors thought that the uncle would regret his decision. But the fact is that instead of feeling regretful, the uncle developed a feeling of sympathy with the stone.

He thought that since he couldn't sell it, he wouldn't sell it. Speaking of it, he still had a very deep fate with this stone. The appearance value of such a stone no longer mattered to the uncle. Because of this fate, the uncle After learning about the knowledge about Pork Stone, meeting so many collectors, and understanding so many pits in the industry, he gradually felt that this stone had a special meaning to him, and he did not want to get rid of it.

After that, the old man became the only connoisseur of this pork stone. He personally made a display cabinet and placed the pork stone on it, creating a "garden without stones would not be beautiful, and the hall without stones would not be beautiful." The stone is not beautiful, the house without stone is uneasy, and the house without stone is indecent." The uncle’s move attracted praise from neighbors. Since ancient times, Chinese people have liked to place some flowers, grass, fish and stones in their courtyards and pavilions. They not only stabilize the house but also have their own meanings. These rare stone combinations have come from behind the scenes. In front of the stage, a large part of them went from the front to the behind the scenes. This shows that the traditional culture of the Chinese people still needs to be deeply explored among the people. The so-called masters are still alive, and the collections are also deeply hidden in the singing and dancing of every household. People thought about the incident between the Henan uncle and pork stone the day before yesterday when the pork market was rising. At that time, people really understood their identity as workers. Many netizens used this to make fun of pigs who can not only climb trees but also It's time to "fly".

However, no matter how much pork prices soar, it is still not as expensive as the piece of "meat" in the uncle's hand. Looking at it this way, the uncle's original decision was still very wise. Eight years later, the 200-pound piece of pork could not be lifted anymore, and the collectors could not sell it, because when it was worth 1 million, the uncle refused to sell it. It seems that the uncle once had a deep relationship with this stone. In his heart, this may no longer be a simple stone, but staying in that narrow courtyard, accompanying him through ups and downs, and listening quietly to the old man. Tell me about this long time, a loyal companion of half a cup of tea.

The real collectors are probably those who can find collections that are in harmony with their own souls. That collection that you have kept for a long time and are not willing to weigh the price. It is not so luxurious and its appearance is not that exquisite. But there is a kind of magic that absorbs you and makes you reluctant to give up on it. In the long years, maybe it will only know your hard work, understand your difficulties, understand your past, and accompany you in the future.