Chapter 147: Identifying Goods
"Sir, these are the two national treasures that were lost after Puyi brought them to the Northeast!"

Not to mention the excitement of Qi Gong, the baby-faced man with glasses, and Zhu Jiaji, the round-faced man without glasses!
They couldn't help but take a scroll of book stickers each, standing on the left and right of Mr. Mao Dun and unfolding them respectively: "It is undoubtedly the authentic work!"

"Sir, look at the strokes here. The brushwork is continuous, the ink is light and thick, it is definitely Wang Xizhi's original calligraphy."

"Sir, look at this pen holder. It is neat and rigorous, just like the rubbing of Yu Shinan's stele in the museum!"

Mr. Mao Dun observed for a while, a smile appeared on his stern face, he nodded with satisfaction, took the initiative to shake hands with Cha Kuiyuan and Zhang Shouchong, and said: "On behalf of the Ministry of Culture and the Museum, I thank you both for your sincere patriotism."

"Please take a seat, gentlemen."

"Yes, yes." Although Cha Kuiyuan and Zhang Shouchong were drunk, they were clear-headed and submissive, especially after learning the identity of the visitor.

If it were in the feudal society, the other party would be considered a first-rank official!
The two of them didn't dare to sit down. They just touched their buttocks to the edge of the chair, put their hands on their knees, and leaned forward.

Mr. Mao Dun sat in the main seat at the north wall. His attitude became amiable, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised, as if he was casually chatting about family matters. He asked, "I just heard from this young comrade that you two participated in labor in the afternoon. Can you tell us about that?"

After the two looked at each other, Cha Kuiyuan answered honestly, "I am helping the Chinese Medicine Association to make antifreeze medicine to provide to the soldiers on the front line."

"We both received a lot of education from the ethnic training class, especially Chairman Mao's three articles, so we wanted to do something within our capacity."

"Oh?" Upon hearing this, Mr. Mao Dun immediately became interested and said, "We are preparing to organize comrades from the literary and art circles to go to North Korea for the second time to give a consolation report and performance to the soldiers."

"Gentlemen, do you have any samples? How effective are they? It's just right for us to bring them to the front line this time."

The two did not dare to answer directly and turned to look at Wang Deming.

Wang Deming was full of confidence and introduced himself first, "Leader, I am a lecturer and researcher of the Chinese Medicine Association. I have also passed the medical qualification examination of the Ministry of Health. My current professional title is medical assistant."

But because he didn't want to have anything to do with the Writers Association, he deliberately didn't mention the fact that he was writing novels.

After a short pause, he replied in a sonorous voice: "Leader, we have made antifreeze cream today and will give it to the comrades in the transport company immediately. They all say it is good. Once the frostbite on the hands, feet, face and neck is applied, it will no longer hurt or itch."

“I believe it can better protect the hands of our soldiers and more effectively fight against the enemy led by the US imperialists.”

"That's why we went to celebrate together."

"Haha, great!" Mr. Mao Dun slapped the table, "Great celebration!"

"Can you bring some so we can see it?"

"The Chinese Medicine Association's research institute is right next door, leader, would you mind going over there and taking a look?"

"go!"

In Mao Dun's mind, at this moment, ensuring supplies for the Korean War front was more important than the two recovered national treasures of calligraphy, so he stood up immediately.

Wang Deming led the way, Cha Kuiyuan and Zhang Shouchong supported each other at the back, and the two brothers Zhu Jiajin and Zhu Jiaji also helped.

Wang Deming opened the gate with his key and casually said, "This courtyard was previously owned by Mr. Cha Kuiyuan and Mr. Zhang Shouchong."

Mr. Mao Dun looked back at the two reformable personnel who were still drunk, and nodded with more satisfaction.

In the east wing, the air was still filled with a sour and pungent smell. Mr. Mao Dun walked quickly to the large jar made of refined white clay. With the help of the flashlight, he saw the light yellowish ointment in the jar, which was as fine as cream and exuded a faint herbal fragrance.

Use your fingers to gently apply a little on your hands, rub your hands back and forth, and your fingers, which were a little stiff because you didn't wear gloves, will soon be relieved and become flexible again. Mr. Mao Dun was delighted, "Great! Great stuff!"

Looking at the dozen or so large cans placed on the open space, he pointed and asked anxiously, "Are these all?"

"All of them!" Wang Deming nodded heavily and asked, "Leader, when will the consolation performance start?"

"We can continue to mobilize our forces to speed up the production of more antifreeze cream."

Mr. Mao Dun frowned and said with some embarrassment: "Comrades in the literary and art circles are very enthusiastic. Comrade Tan Fuying, Comrade Qiu Shengrong, Comrade Yuan Shihai, Comrade Chang Xiangyu have all actively signed up. I heard that Mr. Ma Lianliang is also interested in participating. So it will definitely not be so fast."

Hearing this, Wang Deming was a little stunned. Why are the suffixes different?
After hesitating for a moment, Mr. Mao Dun made the decision directly, "Well, I will call the political director Comrade Li Zhiming tomorrow. The sooner these good things that are beneficial to the soldiers get into their hands, the better."

"Leader, there is one more thing I need to report to you."

"Young comrade," Mr. Mao Dun patted Wang Deming on the shoulder cordially, "We value free speech!"

"It's like this. After the antifreeze ointment was made today, Mr. Zhao Shuping from the Chinese Medicine Association immediately took samples to the Ministry of Health, so..." Although Wang Deming did not say it explicitly later, Mr. Mao Dun also understood.

That is, it is still unclear whether the Ministry of Health has any arrangements for these antifreeze creams?
Are you ready to contact the volunteer army as soon as possible?
"Haha!" Mr. Mao Dun laughed heartily. "Your Chinese Medicine Association is also under the jurisdiction of the health department, so you must report it immediately."

"Well, I will call Lao He tomorrow and ask if they can arrange it. Our Ministry of Culture has a separate special train!"

Finally, Mr. Mao Dun turned around and shook hands with Cha Kuiyuan and Zhang Shouchong again, addressing them differently, "Comrade Cha Kuiyuan, Comrade Zhang Shouchong, thank you both for your hard work!"

"Leader, you are too kind. It's not hard work."

"It's not hard."

"The Chairman has always said, come from the masses and go to the masses. As long as you identify with Marxism-Leninism, conscientiously implement Marxism-Leninism, and maintain a pragmatic style, you are our good comrade!"

Mr. Mao Dun paused for a moment, looked at the calligraphy scrolls in Zhu Jiaji and Qi Gong's hands, and continued, "What's more, the two comrades helped the country recover two national treasures!"

"I will solemnly recommend the two comrades to the comrades in the CPPCC and the comrades in Beijing."

"I hope that the two comrades will continue to study Marxism-Leninism-Maoism, maintain their labor spirit, and keep up with the pace of the Party in their future work!"

As soon as Mr. Mao Dun finished speaking, Cha Kuiyuan and Zhang Shouchong broke out in a sweat as if they were taking a bath in the hottest days of summer, and the smell of alcohol instantly disappeared.

The two men straightened their backs and chests, and answered loudly with sobs in excitement: "Leader, I will continue to actively transform myself and continue to make contributions together with the working people."

"okay!"

Mr. Mao Dun nodded with a smile, "Of course, we can't just say we have made a contribution."

"I will arrange for someone to deliver the commendation certificates to you two tomorrow."

As the group left Qinlao Hutong, Mr. Mao Dun shook hands with them cordially. "Antifreeze ointment is a big deal. If you need anything, just call me!"

"Yes, leader!"

As Mao Dun and his group walked away, Wang Deming suddenly heard the weak voices of Cha Kuiyuan and Zhang Shouchong: "Deming, come and help us."

(End of this chapter)