The gloomy wood mentioned by Bai Xiaosheng is actually the same thing as the ebony described by the antique shop owner Mr. Li.
"The name 'gloomy wood' sounds rather... gloomy. Is there some story behind it?" Dong Tianxiu couldn't help but ask Bai Xiaosheng while guarding the solid wooden board in his hands, noticing Mr. Li's eyes lighted up as he looked at it.
"It's just ebony, not as exaggerated as you make it sound! You can find it at the timber market!" Mr. Li made a show of diverting his gaze, pretending to be indifferent.
Yet, Mr. Li couldn't help but steal glances at the wooden board Dong Tianxiu was holding.
He had initially found it at a farmhouse, where it was being used to prop up furniture legs. He thought it was good, so he paid some money to acquire it.
Originally, he intended to have this solid board planed into a tea tray, thinking it would have a unique charm.
