The Red Chamber begins with a bastard

Chapter 22 Big customer booking?
Jia Lian and Sister Feng messed it up for a while, and then lay down contentedly, pinched the other's smooth chin and smiled, "I see you've been absent-minded, maybe you're still thinking about the matter of Huan Lao San? You are too thoughtful and too calculating, and you can think about big things for a long time. In my opinion, let's forget it. It's almost enough. Why do you want to be hated? It's not good to make trouble. If it spreads out, even the wife's reputation will be bad!"

Wang Xifeng rolled Jia Lian's eyes and said, "You can act like a good person, but my wife and I are all villains?"

Jia Lian smiled wryly and said, "Why did I mean that? Forget it, if I didn't say it, I won't care about such nonsense in the future."

Wang Xifeng sneered and said: "You think I'm willing to do evil to attract people's hatred? Other things are fine, but it's about Baoyu, you must not fuel the arrogance of Huan Laosan, otherwise it will be even worse in the future. Moreover, if I can't subdue him once this time, where will I save my face? How will I manage the back house in the future?"

Jia Lian knew very well that Wang Xifeng was a man of strength and courage, so he had no choice but to agree, "What you said is true, but this time you want Huan'er to bow his head, I'm afraid it will be difficult!"

Wang Xifeng raised her eyebrows and said: "Fart, it's not easy for me to handle him, where are we now? I haven't used my strength yet, so I'm afraid that he won't bow his head?"

Jia Lian changed into a comfortable posture and said, "I heard from Xing'er that Huan'er went to the street to sell paintings today, and three paintings were sold for 30 taels of silver. Tsk tsk, I didn't expect Huan'er to have such abilities. I was shocked!"

Wang Xifeng sat up abruptly, ignoring the appearance of spring, and asked in surprise: "Really, how did Xing'er know?"

"It's said that kid Qian Huai was bragging in public, so I don't know if it's true or not."

Wang Xifeng's expression changed when he heard the words. If Jia Huan really had this kind of ability, I really couldn't help him for a while. After all, a painting can sell for ten taels of silver. In this way, even if I withhold Aunt Zhao and Jia Huan's four taels of silver per month, I'm afraid they won't care!

The more Wang Xifeng thought about it, the more unwilling he became, and the more he thought about it, the more jealous he became. If Jia Huan could really make a painting and sell it for ten taels of silver, wouldn’t it be developed? Moreover, calligraphy and painting are elegant objects.

"No, I have to find a way to suppress Huan Laosan!" Wang Xifeng gritted her teeth secretly, she couldn't figure out that Jia Huan, who was originally stubborn, would become so monstrous after being kicked by a donkey.

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Jia Huan didn't know that the news that he earned 30 taels of silver from selling paintings had already spread in Jia's mansion. Apart from exercising his body every day, he devoted himself to painting, and this time it was not line drawing. He also added color to the painting, which looked more lifelike.

On the 22nd of the twelfth lunar month, tomorrow will be the New Year in the north. Jia Huan painted three paintings these days, and left Jia's mansion early in the morning, planning to sell them for money.

To be honest, Jia Huan was never short of money in his previous life from childhood to adulthood, and had a rich material life, so he naturally had no special desire for money, but now, Jia Huan is more interested in money than ever before, and feels that earning money is a very happy and practical thing.

Let’s say that Jia Huan and Qian Huai, master and servant, came to the street and walked to the gate of Baomoxuan without knowing it. Because the shopkeeper of Baomoxuan’s price was too low last time, it was obvious that there was something wrong with his character, so Jia Huan didn’t intend to sell calligraphy and paintings here.

Jia Huan stopped, and Qian Huai said arrogantly, "Why are you calling the third master? The third master is very busy and has no time to chat with you!"

The clerk smiled and said: "Excuse me, my shopkeeper wants to talk to the young master, can the young master come in and sit for a while?"

As soon as the words were finished, the treasurer of Baomoxuan greeted him personally, and said with a smile on his face, "I haven't seen you for a long time, the young master's demeanor is even better than before, can you come to the Bixuan to get together?"

Jia Huan's heart moved, as the saying goes that people must ask for courtesy, so I wanted to see what he said, so he smiled and said: "The shopkeeper Li is too polite, and I have what I want, so I dare not ask you!"

Shopkeeper Li was overjoyed, and hurriedly made a gesture of invitation. Jia Huan didn't show any pretense, and went straight into Baomoxuan.

There is a small courtyard behind Baomoxuan's shop, shopkeeper Li led Jia Huan into the living room of the small courtyard and sat there, and his own maid served tea.Jia Huan looked around and found that the living room was very elegantly decorated. There were many famous people's calligraphy and paintings on the walls on both sides, and various antiques on the screen shelf. He could see the profound background, so he smiled and said: "It seems that shopkeeper Li is not only a businessman, but also an elegant person!"

Shopkeeper Li chuckled and said, "Businessmen are not fake, but elegant people don't dare to be. These calligraphy, painting and antiques are also for sale. If Mr. Jia is interested in any one, just ask for a price, and I can give you a discount."

Jia Huan teased, "Can you get a discount for ten cents?"

Shopkeeper Li coughed lightly in embarrassment and said, "Last time, I was blind. The price was indeed lower. Please forgive me, Mr. Jia."

Jia Huan smiled and said, "It's just a joke. In fact, I have long forgotten what happened last time. Don't worry about Shopkeeper Li."

"I believe you, kid, you didn't even glance at the door just now, you clearly blacklisted Baomoxuan." Shopkeeper Li thought in his heart, but complimented him: "Mr. Jia is really generous, I admire him!"

Jia Huan waved his hand and said, "Shopkeeper Li, if you have something to say, you can just say it, I have other things to do."

Shopkeeper Li coughed lightly in embarrassment, "I wonder if Mr. Jia still has the sketches from last time?"

"If there is, I'm afraid I won't be able to get into the eyes of Shopkeeper Li."

"Hehe, the last time I was a humble person, Mr. Jia is not to blame, that... can I let this person take a look at it."

Jia Huan took out a roll of drawing paper from the homemade cloth bag and handed it to shopkeeper Li. A flash of excitement flashed in the latter's eyes, and he solemnly took it and opened it for a look. Immediately, his eyes lit up, and he blurted out: "Good painting, good calligraphy!"

Jia Huan’s painting is exactly the scenery in March in Yangchun. The clear water by the river is long, the willows are like smoke, and there are several slim women washing clothes under the willow trees. Not far away, there is a buffalo gnawing grass leisurely.I don't know who will cut out the thin leaves, the spring breeze in February is like scissors.

Jia Huan's calligraphy is quite sophisticated, and his first-hand regular script is very hot, so beautiful that it is pleasing to the eye. An experienced veteran like shopkeeper Li can naturally see extraordinary at a glance.

The more shopkeeper Li looked at it, the more he liked it. This painting was obviously better than the last one, but he was a little troubled because this painting was painted, and he didn't know whether the customer liked it or not.

"The level of Mr. Jia's calligraphy and painting is enough to become famous, why not leave a signature?" Shopkeeper Li glanced at Jia Huan and said.

Jia Huan's heart moved, he shook his head and said: "These calligraphy and paintings are not made by me. I just sold them on my behalf. The person who entrusted me is calm and doesn't like to be famous, so I don't have to sign them."

Shopkeeper Li gave a dubious oh!
"Shopkeeper Li, if you think this painting is eye-catching, you might as well ask for a price." Jia Huan said indifferently, now he just wants to make money in a low-key manner, and has not considered becoming famous, so as not to attract attention.

Shopkeeper Li pondered for a moment, then stretched out two fingers and said, "How about two taels of silver?"

Hearing this, Jia Huan was secretly delighted, his psychological price was five hundred Wen, and he did not expect that the other party would directly offer two taels, but then he thought, this man only gave ten Wen last time, but this time he was so generous, there must be other reasons for it, and thinking of the shopkeeper Li chasing out the door to stop him just now, Jia Huan became more sure of his guess.

Jia Huan frowned, pretending to murmur: "Two taels of silver...too low!"

Shopkeeper Li hurriedly said: "The price can be negotiated... Cough, Mr. Jia's painting is really good, we can talk about the price again."

Jia Huan immediately became calmer when he heard the words, and said with a smile, "Does Shopkeeper Li still remember the painting I showed to Shopkeeper Li last time?"

Shopkeeper Li nodded, and Jia Huan continued with a smile: "That painting was sold to Xu Wei for ten taels of silver, that is, the chubby... son you bought "Picture of Danfeng Chaoyang" for ten taels of silver."

Shopkeeper Li's complexion changed slightly, and he said with a sneer: "It turned out to be that young master. He paid ten taels of silver. It turned out that he is rich and powerful. I am afraid that I can't afford ten taels of silver. Mr. Jia was also there at the time. What is going on with that painting "Dan Feng Chaoyang"... Ha ha, Mr. Jia must be very clear."

Jia Huan said with a smile: "Shopkeeper Li is sincere, but now this "Song of Willows" is much better than my last "Picture Calling a Donkey". If shopkeeper Li wants to buy it, 20 taels of silver can't be less."

"20 taels? Mr. Jia must have opened his mouth!" Shopkeeper Li said with a sullen face and displeasure.

Jia Huan smiled and said: "Business is all about your love and I'm willing. If shopkeeper Li thinks it's expensive, I can sell it elsewhere. Excuse me!" Then he stood up.

Shopkeeper Li's complexion fluctuated. Seeing that Jia Huan was about to leave, he couldn't help being anxious, and quickly said, "Young Master Jia, please don't worry, let's talk again."

"20 taels of silver, if you succeed, forget it!" Jia Huan said firmly.

Shopkeeper Li couldn't help but smiled wryly and said, "Young Master Jia is the businessman, no matter what, 20 taels is 20 taels!"

Jia Huan's heart was beating fast, he was just testing it out, but he didn't expect it to happen, so he happily sat down again.

Shopkeeper Li glanced at Jia Huan, who was as steady as an old dog, and sighed in his heart. If all the brats were like this, we old men wouldn’t have to mess around anymore. He coughed lightly and said, “Mr. Jia, do you have any other paintings?”

Jia Huan then took out the remaining two paintings. When Li shopkeeper saw it, he liked it but was also sad. After hesitating for a moment, he gritted his teeth and bought both at a price of 20 taels.

Jia Huan was so happy that he put the 60 taels of silver in his pocket and said with a smile, "Shopkeeper Li is really a straightforward person, and I will take care of you next time!"

Shopkeeper Li said with a sad face: "That's not necessary, I can't afford it!"

Jia Huan said contemptuously: "Shopkeeper Li, don't pretend. Who doesn't know that no one will do business at a loss. If you are willing to spend 20 taels of silver to buy it, there must be a way to sell it. Maybe a big customer has already booked it."

Shopkeeper Li was exposed by one word, and smiled embarrassingly: "Mr. Jia is a sensible person!"

(End of this chapter)