Siheyuan: The Era of Struggle

Chapter 78: Missed

Silly Zhu came to the bed and walked around twice, looking and touching. After tinkering for a long time, he couldn't see anything.

When Master Li saw Sha Zhu confused and "making love" there, he smiled and said: "Young man, these pieces of furniture I introduced to you today are not as good as the ones your uncle bought, but they are still good. They are some good items. Although they are not very valuable, they are durable. If you use them carefully when you go back, they will not be a problem for two or three generations."

When Silly Zhu heard this, he showed a happy smile, held Master Li in his arms and said: "You are an expert, I believe your accuracy is correct."

After saying that, he followed Master Li's instructions and looked at the walnut catalpa wood table and round stool.

Finally, after looking at the four mahogany official hat chairs, he came to He Yuanchao and Master Li, pointed at the few pieces of furniture he had just looked at, and said with a smile: "Second uncle, these are the ones, let me take a look. It’s okay.”

When He Yuanchao saw that Shazhu had fallen in love, he didn't say anything else. After agreeing on the price with Master Li, the three of them walked to the front yard talking and laughing.

As soon as he entered the front yard, He Yuanchao heard the voice of the young man talking at the counter.

"Comrade, this is the price we have here. It's useless to look for anyone. If you really think the price is low, you should look elsewhere."

This is what happens in business. What you buy is too high and what you sell is too low.

The three of them listened to the young man's words, but no one took it seriously.He followed Master Li into the house with a smile.

As soon as Master Li and the three of them entered the room, a young man with long hair, about 23 or [-] years old, picked up a small green bowl from the counter and walked to Master Li.

He said indignantly: "Comrade, are you the leader? You have to take good care of your people. If you don't know anything, you dare to make random prices."

After saying that, he turned his head and glanced at the young man at the counter, then took the small green bowl in front of Master Li and said: "Comrade leader, look at it, what a good thing! Is there anything wrong with you? The person actually gave me [-] cents, which is too bullying."

Before Master Li could speak, the young man at the counter said aggrievedly: "Who is bullying you? We are a trust bank, and this is the price. If you think the price is low, don't sell it. What are you doing here?" It’s gone.”

Master Li stared at the small green bowl in the long-haired man's hand and waved his hand to the young man at the counter.

Seeing that the young man at the counter was silent, he said to the long-haired young man unhurriedly: "Comrade, don't be angry. If you have anything to do, tell me slowly. If you can trust me, just put the things on the counter. I will have a look at."

After hearing Master Li's words, the long-haired young man's stern face softened slightly. He turned his head and glanced at the young man at the counter, and then said hurriedly: "I believe it, I believe it."

As he spoke, he placed the small bowl on the counter again.

Seeing Master Li talking endlessly to the long-haired young man, Silly Zhu next to He Yuanchao was not happy at this time.

He pulled a face, stared at his little eyes, and said, "Hey! Comrade, do we have to deal with everything on a first-come, first-served basis? You can't just leave us alone, can you?"

After listening to Sha Zhu's words, Master Li patted his forehead and said apologetically to Sha Zhu: "Comrade, I'm sorry. I'm a bit old and my brain is a little hard to use. I'll ask someone to help me." You do it."

After saying that, he turned around and said a few words to the young man at the counter.

Silly Zhu saw that the master wanted to push him to the young man, and he became even more unhappy. Just as he was about to speak, he saw his second uncle shaking his head at him.

Although Silhu didn't know why his second uncle didn't let him speak, he still believed that there must be a reason why his second uncle didn't let him speak.

After giving Master Li a dissatisfied look, Silly Zhucai and the young man who came out of the counter went to write out the ticket and pay.

Seeing the two of them leaving the room, Master Li smiled and raised his hands to He Yuanchao and said, "Comrade, you are neglecting me."

He Yuanchao waved his hand and said nonchalantly: "Master Li, you're welcome. You're busy with your business. I'll just take a look."

When Master Li saw this, he stopped delaying, turned around, picked up the long-haired young man's small bowl from the counter, and looked at it carefully.As soon as He Yuanchao finished speaking, his eyes turned back and forth on Master Li and the small bowl he was holding.

From the moment he entered the room, he noticed that Master Li's eyes had never left the small bowl.

Although I don't know what it is, I guess it's not bad, otherwise Master Li, who has always been calm and composed, will not be able to lose his composure.

Master Li took the small bowl, looked inside and outside, and rubbed it for a while, then smiled and said to the long-haired young man: "The things are good and well preserved. How much do you plan to sell them for?"

Listening to Master Li's evaluation of Xiao Wan'er, the long-haired young man's sullen face finally showed a smile.

After taking a look at He Yuanchao, he lowered his voice and said to Master Li: "My dad said before he left that this azure tea cup is a good thing and I must keep it. But now I'm in trouble. I have no choice but to sell him, and I want this price."

As he spoke, he gritted his teeth and stretched out five fingers to shake in front of Master Li.

Master Li looked at the five fingers in front of him and asked tentatively: "Five dollars?"

After hearing this, the long-haired young man almost jumped away. This old man really dared to open his teeth. He wanted to buy his family heirloom for only five yuan. It was a dream.

He quickly shook his head and said, "It's not five yuan, it's 50 yuan."

Upon hearing the price quoted by the long-haired young man, Master Li immediately frowned and said, "Young man, to tell you the truth, this stuff is not good for eating and not for drinking. If it had been sold a few years ago, it would have been sold at a good price." , right now, there are really not many people who can pay the price you said."

After Master Li finished speaking, he frowned, shook his head and sighed.

The long-haired young man waited for Master Li to finish. He was stunned for a moment, and then showed a disappointed look. He lowered his head and thought for a while, then looked up at Master Li and said uncertainly: "Then what price can you give me?" ?”

"At most three yuan." Master Li didn't play tricks and told the price straightforwardly.

Looking at the current state of the long-haired young man, he was really afraid that if he continued to play around with things for a while, the long-haired young man in front of him would collapse because he could not bear the price difference.

Sure enough, when the long-haired young man heard the price, he immediately lost his composure.

With his face flushed, he raised his hand and pointed at Master Li. "You" didn't say the following words for a long time.

Looking at the angry long-haired young man, Master Li hurriedly smiled and said: "Comrade, don't be angry, I'm not satisfied with the price. You can take your things and go look elsewhere."

After listening to Master Li's words, the long-haired young man opened his mouth and let out a sigh. He angrily picked up the red velvet cloth on the counter and packed the small bowls. Without looking at the two people in the room, he turned around with a livid face. Face out of the trust store.

When He Yuanchao saw this scene from the side, he lifted up his feet and followed the long-haired young man out.

When Master Li saw it, he thought to himself, "It's broken. I've met a pry."

But looking at He Yuanchao walking out, he could only worry, but he had no choice. After all, he didn't do anything in the store, so it didn't break the rules.

I only blame myself for being careless. I didn't expect this young man to be so courageous. He didn't even know what it was, so he dared to spend 50 yuan to collect it.

Now he can only hope here that He Yuanchao is not running around.

But looking back on the scene at that time, he himself felt that this hope was slim.

"Hey! I can only blame myself for not being able to run away with my old arms and legs." Master Li sighed while looking out the door.

(End of this chapter)