Residual pot
In the office, I received a call from a classmate from the university, saying that Wang, who was in the same class, had been promoted to director and asked me how I was doing now. I was speechless for a moment and didn't know how to answer. I thought that I had been in this unit for many years and was still a full subject. Compared with my classmates who were directors, I really had an unspeakable taste in my heart.
At this time, Wang Hai, the chief of the office, came in and said that it was nothing to do on Sunday. Let's go to his new teahouse. I think it's time to get off work, so it's good to go out and have a rest.
Drive to the teahouse. When I walked into the hall, I saw an elegant calligraphy Zen tea hanging on the left wall, a ceramic Maitreya Buddha statue on the lower table, and a row of simple and dignified bamboo shelves on the right, neatly arranged with all kinds of teapots, which is a typical decoration style of the Hangzhou School. It's so elegant. I came to Longjing Hall on the second floor as I walked. The house is small, about seventeen or eighteen square meters, and there are four rattan chairs around the tea table in the middle. The walls are decorated with bamboo. One of them is hung with unknown paintings, a pot of green plants in the corner, and soothing songs floating in the air. When I got to a clean and elegant place, I was in a good mood.
Wang Hai sat down with me and kept introducing the teahouse. After a while, the landlady came in with a teapot and a bag of tea with a smile on her face. She pointed to the pot in her hand and said to me, "this is my beloved baby. I'll make you a pot of Longjing tea today. You must have a good taste!"
I reached out and took the pot very carefully, looking up and down, left and right, and found that the bottom of the pot was signed in GE Tao, and the lid and handle were carved with seal characters. My heart trembled and said that this is no ordinary pot!
The landlady smiled and said, "you have a discerning eye!" This is a pot made by GE Taozhong, a disciple of Gu Jingzhou. He makes six or seven every year, each of which is carefully carved and never takes out easily. Even if you sell it, you should carefully write down the buyer's name, address and contact number, and call regularly to inquire about the pot.
I said, I also have a pot in GE Tao, which is a pity!
Once, when I went to the secretary's office to report on his work, I found a small box on his desk. I opened it to see a very delicate teapot.
It is naturally easy to get along with the secretary for many years. I took it out curiously to enjoy the game. When the secretary saw that I couldn't put it down, he simply did a favor and said, "take it if you like it." I am happy to say thank you. Unexpectedly, when I was washing the teapot at home, I accidentally touched a small gap in the spout. At that time, I was so distressed that I put it on the shelf and never touched it again.
After hearing my story, the landlady smiled and said that the pot in her hand was acquired by my father through connections in Yixing a few years ago, and it cost a lot of money. In fact, when it comes to making tea, my pot is no different from yours.
The hot air on the teapot curled up and the unique aroma of Longjing tea spread. The boss's wife's words suddenly enlightened me: although my pot was broken a little bit, it was still a good pot for making tea, and the tea would not be affected. Besides, many people don't even have such a residual pot, not to mention that this pot is not their own!
I have a pearl, which has been locked by dust for a long time; now I am living in the dust, shining through thousands of mountains and rivers! Isn't my present seat a pearl blinded by dust? How many people around me can come to my position at the regular level?
An expert talked about the Book of changes. When it comes to the highest level of Qian hexagram, Kang long has regrets and deduces a big truth: do not pursue satisfaction excessively, otherwise you will find yourself in a dilemma and joy will lead to sorrow. Some people do whatever it takes to get promoted quickly, which is the envy of everyone; others touch the red line, stumble and go to prison. Contentment is always a pleasure, but never humiliation. Don't force it if it's not your own, let nature take its course, and it's best to stop when it's enough!
Sometimes, we go to great lengths and run endlessly, and this process makes people feel very tired. When the wish is fulfilled, the vanity brought about by the step-by-step promotion goes to the head, and the heart is temporarily satisfied; if it is not satisfactory, it gives rise to trouble, and nothing is pleasing to the eye. I don't know how to cherish it when I have it, but I feel precious when I lose it. Many people have had this feeling. In fact, it is the heart that worries about gain and loss that dominates us, so there are constantly all kinds of regrets and troubles in our life.
When I think of the word Zen tea in the teahouse hall, isn't my residual pot also very delicious? It contains a profound philosophy of life!
I picked up the teacup and took a sip. I smiled and said to Mr. and Mrs. Wang Hai, "Thank you. This is the best tea I've ever had."
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