The little one's purse connects the two worlds, turning a desolate village into a paradise.

Yu Wenbin and Cheng You were both dumbfounded.

Cheng You originally thought that Ya Ya would only bring out some small trinkets like Ultraman cards, Barbie dolls, and stickers, but who knew that this little cart, which cost only a few dozen yuan, contained such a large piece of gold jewelry?!

Isn't this world a little too magical?

Just by looking at the luster and texture, even someone who doesn't know much about gold can tell that it's real gold, definitely not some electroplated toy with a plastic shell.

"Can't I?" Ya Ya's arm was getting a little sore from holding the gourd.

"No, no, no, wait, wait, little sprout, can you let your uncle see this gourd?" Yu Gong stammered.

He tentatively reached out to Ya Ya.

Ya Ya generously stuffed the gourd into his arms: "Here you go."

As soon as Yu Gong caught it, he estimated its weight; this hollowed-out gourd must weigh more than a pound.

Normally, a traditional openwork gourd made with filigree would weigh a few dozen grams, but this thing weighs over a pound!

It's just that the purity doesn't look that high. Not only is it handcrafted using traditional methods, but even the antique imitation of gold is done to the extreme.

Ancient refining techniques were not as advanced as modern ones, so the purity of ancient gold artifacts was generally lower.

The gourd fit perfectly; if it weren't for its remarkably fresh appearance, he would have thought it was an antique from some museum.

This rustic matte finish, honed by time, is a hundred times more appealing than those new gold pieces in department stores.

"President Cheng...look at this, it's incredible!" Engineer Yu carefully handed the golden gourd to Cheng You, then glanced at Ya Ya's little stroller with a pained expression.

Did they just lug this gourd over in a clattering cart? Oh dear, if it gets even a tiny bit chipped off, I'll be heartbroken for ages.

Cheng You reached out and took it, gently stroking the fine filigree patterns on the surface of the gourd with her fingertips, and then lightly tapped the body of the gourd twice with her knuckles. The sound was deep and steady, indicating exquisite craftsmanship.

Every trace of carving and forging is clearly visible, making it a large gold gourd crafted using traditional methods, and its auspicious meaning of good fortune and prosperity is also very fitting.

The more she looked at it, the more captivated she became. She immediately took out her phone, snapped a picture of the golden gourd, and sent it to her father, Cheng Jianguo: "Dad, what do you think of this gourd?"

The message was sent and Cheng Jianguo replied almost instantly, each sentence ending with three exclamation marks:

Where did you find this?!

Send me more detailed photos!!!

Are you still there? If it's convenient, just turn on the video and I'll take a closer look!

Before Cheng You could reply, Cheng Jianguo's video call popped up after he accepted the request.

Cheng You answered the call and pointed the camera at the large golden gourd she was holding in her arms.

The moment Cheng Jianguo, who had been somewhat relaxed on the other end of the screen, looked up at the huge, golden gourd in the picture, his crossed legs instantly straightened and slammed onto the coffee table with a thud.

Ignoring the pain, he stood up with a hissing laugh, his face almost pressed against the screen: "Youyou, put the gourd on the table, move the phone closer, turn on the light, and show it to me again!"

Cheng Jianguo even breathed lightly, staring intently at the layers of cloisonné auspicious cloud patterns on the gourd through the screen. The bright red enamel complemented the antique and warm goldware perfectly, far surpassing the tacky gold jewelry mass-produced in shopping malls.

"My goodness, this is a genuine traditional large-scale piece! Look at the craftsmanship! Even top master craftsmen today would find it difficult to replicate this technique! It's an intangible cultural heritage filigree craft. This isn't just an ordinary decorative piece; it's a work of art that can bring good fortune to the home!"

Cheng Jianguo's voice rose several decibels, as if he wished he could reach through the screen and touch this precious treasure.

"The cloisonné carving alone is worth a fortune, and it's so large!"

Cheng You slowly circled the gourd, letting her father see every detail of its patterns.

"This gourd is practically tailor-made! The gourd sounds like 'good fortune and prosperity,' symbolizing both happiness and longevity—it's the best of luck! Youyou, buy it! An antique gold ornament of this quality is incredibly rare; even money can't guarantee you'll find one. It'll be perfect for showing off to all the relatives who come to celebrate your birthday, and your grandfather can boast about it for at least a month!"

Cheng Jianguo became increasingly excited as he spoke.

"Dad, how much should we pay for this?" Cheng You knew the gourd was good, but she didn't expect her father to be so excited.

"Did the seller not offer a price? Don't they have a price range in mind?"

Cheng You subconsciously turned her head to look at Ya Ya, who was craning her neck to look at her phone screen, a hint of hesitation in her eyes.

Such a valuable piece of gold jewelry would require even the most adult to think twice before making a decision. Could this little girl, who barely reaches her thigh, really decide to give up something so precious on her own?

It turned out to be a family heirloom passed down through generations in the village's ancestral hall. The little guy didn't understand the value of the item and just took it out without thinking.

If we rashly make the purchase, the village elders might come knocking on our door, causing trouble instead.

Seeing Cheng You's hesitant expression and unsure what to say, Cheng Jianguo quickly asked, "What's wrong? Is there a problem with the product? Or is the seller difficult to communicate with?"

Cheng You silently adjusted the angle of her phone, then turned the camera to Ya Ya, who was blinking her big eyes, her little feet still propped up on the chair, looking completely bewildered.

"Dad, this is the seller."

Cheng Jianguo: ? ? ?

Ya Ya curiously stretched out her little hand and gently poked the phone screen with her fingertip: "Sister Cheng You, is this a peace statement? Why isn't the uncle inside moving?"

"Dad, I'm asking you."

"Ahem, hello young friend." Cheng Jianguo snapped back to reality and quickly adjusted his demeanor, waving gently at the camera.

When Ya Ya saw that the uncle on the screen had come to life again and was even able to talk to her and greet her, her eyes lit up instantly. Just now, she had seen Sister Cheng You talking to the uncle on the phone. This was the first time she had ever seen a way to have a real-time conversation like this.

Originally, they were all pre-recorded videos, and you couldn't interact with the people in them; you could only play them.

"Hello, Uncle! Can you hear me? Where are you? Can you see my movements?" Ya Ya said, raising her hand and waving.

"Yes, yes, I can hear and see," Cheng Jianguo replied cooperatively.

Ya Ya's eyes lit up again. "Mobile phones are so interesting! They have so many functions!"

"Ya Ya, this is my father, Cheng Jianguo. You can just call him Uncle Cheng. Dad, this is my new friend. Her name is Ya Ya, the 'Ya' in 'sprouting'. The vegetables I brought for Grandpa yesterday were a gift from Ya Ya."

Cheng You helped introduce the two of them.

"Ya Ya, what a lovely name. Uncle has a question for you. Is this golden gourd yours, or did you take it from home? Do your family members know about it? Can you make the decision about this gourd?"

Ya Ya nodded seriously: "Uncle Cheng, I can make the decision about this gourd. Grandma, Grandpa Village Chief, Grandpa Fang, they all know. I also asked Grandma Duck and she allowed me to take it out to give away or exchange it for money."

I heard that Sister Chengyou was looking for a birthday gift for Grandpa Cheng, so I brought this over to give to her. I have several more, although they aren't big gourds, but they all have the character for longevity on them.