Chapter 6 A trip to the pawnshop, the fast road to riches
Xiang's brother-in-law said to everyone: "Let's go, we can't help much!"
As soon as he took two steps, Lin Yi grabbed him and asked where there was a pawnshop.
The brother-in-law turned around and asked in surprise, "Pawnshop, what are you doing there?"
Lin Yi put his hand into the collar, took out a jade pendant, and said, "I want to take this seriously." ”
It was a jade plaque with words engraved on it. The brother-in-law hurriedly covered it and didn't let the jade plate show people. "Yi Zai, put it away first. You want to help that woman, right? You know, you can help for a while, but you can't help for a lifetime. ”
Lin Yi looked at him firmly: "Brother-in-law, I understand this truth. So I want to get some capital and start a small business. When I can make money, I'll help. ”
Xiang Yanghua hurriedly ran to make fun: "Count me in, just to compare this strength, and to let them see it!"
Uncle Xiang also nodded and praised, 'Good posterity'.
The brother-in-law saw everyone's reaction and didn't say anything anymore. After returning to the ship, he took everyone to a pawn shop in Kowloon. He said that this was opened by a fisherman who came ashore in the early years, and the water people usually came here for any pawns.
After Lin Yi entered the store, he did not find the old-fashioned counter that he had seen on TV, but was equipped with bulletproof glass like a bank.
The brother-in-law asked for the jade plate and handed it to the guy behind the counter. The man was very young, and he was not like on TV, shouting about a tattered jacket. He just looked at it casually and said directly: "One green jade pendant, second-class product, 500 Hong Kong paper." Is it mortgaged?"
Lin Yi was very disappointed, but his brother-in-law said a lot, a month's salary!
At this time, the generous little monk drilled to the front, took off a string of Buddhist beads from his wrist, and put it on the counter. He folded his hands and said, "Amitabha, please take a look." ”
Looking at the little monk in regular clothes, the guy was a little surprised, but he didn't ask questions. He picked up the Buddhist beads, observed them for a while, and then turned his head and shouted: "Second uncle, I can't see this thing." ”
Soon, the back door of the counter opened, and a middle-aged man in a suit and leather shoes walked out, opened his mouth and reprimanded: "What age is it, still call the second uncle?
After scolding the man, he turned on a very bright lamp, then picked up the Buddhist beads and began to observe them carefully. After a while, the manager raised his head: "Rosary bracelet, Indian old sandalwood, good thing." I can give you 10,000 Hong Kong paper. ”
At this time, the little monk put his hand into his arms, took out two more items, and put them on the counter. He said, 'Amitabha', and asked the other party to check it out.
Lin Yi stared at the back of the sleek head, and thought to himself, could it be that the protagonist is not himself, but a generous little monk? This guy is simply a Duobao boy, or the golden boy next to Guanyin Bodhisattva.
The manager also looked at the iconic bald head of the meeting, and said politely: "Does this little master have a legal name?"
Seeing the salute on the other side, the little monk replied, "It turned out to be a layman." The nickname given by the master is Dafang, the family teacher has passed away, Dafang has not been ordained, and there is no inner name. ”
The manager nodded and didn't ask again. He picked up a statue from the counter, looked at it with a magnifying glass, took out a white handkerchief, and wiped it carefully. Pick up another book and flip through it.
After a while, the manager gently put the book down. After a long breath, he said: "A copy of the "King Kong Prajna Sutra", a manuscript of the Ming Dynasty, can be charged with 30,000 Hong Kong paper. A gold-inlaid jade Bodhisattva, Burmese jade material (jade), yang green, good light transmittance, can be 200,000 yuan. If we mortgage in our store, the total amount of the three pieces can be increased to 250,000 Hong Kong paper, which is already the largest amount of money that the store can mobilize!"
Lin Yi hurriedly said the request: "We want to live, and we will redeem it in the future!"
The manager shook his head and replied, "This gentleman has not been in Hong Kong for a long time, right? Now it's all similar to banks, doing pledged loans. The Hong Kong and Kowloon Mortgage Industry Union has set a standard - 20% off the mortgage with a monthly interest of 3.5%. Within four months, the principal and interest are paid in full, and the collateral can be redeemed, otherwise the items will go to the pawnshop. The whole Hong Kong is unified, and there is no bullying for children. ”
When he was saving the United States in Xiaoshi Street just now, he was robbed of the limelight, and now he is pretending to be forced and pretending to be a comic, Lin Yi blushed a little. But the strong self-confidence brought by the crossing made him quickly recover a good second-hand mentality.
Retracting the strange idea, Lin Yi felt that compared to the nine and thirteen returns of Elei, this pawnshop was much more humane. And the wealth has been exposed, and the treasure is in the hand, maybe there will be risks. It's better to bet on it all here, and redeem it when the strength is enough.
Lin Yi looked at everyone, and the little monk nodded at him and didn't speak.
"Okay, let's go, do you need to find a bodyguard to escort you?" Lin Yi asked.
The manager opened the counter door and said, "No, there's HSBC around the corner." Someone of you, come with me to check the check. ”
Everyone had no experience, so Lin Yi followed.
When he came back to handle the handover, seeing that everyone was a little nervous, the manager pointed at Lin Yi and comforted him with a smile: "Don't worry, the check is signed." This little brother needs to sign with his ID card to receive it. ”
Then he added, "It's a cash check, don't change it." And it must be taken within 10 days, otherwise it will be invalid. ”
At this time, the young clerk stretched out his hand, held up the forgotten jade plate, and asked weakly: "Is this thing still mortgaged?"
Lin Yi replied loudly: "Charge, how can you not bet?"
The guy handed over four hundred yuan in cash, and Lin Yi looked at it carefully, and it said 'Standard Chartered Bank'. He asked his brother-in-law: "Why is it called Hong Kong paper, not Hong Kong dollars?"
The brother-in-law explained: "The currency is the same as the killing, it is unknown, and Hong Kong people are taboo. ”
After picking up the money and going out to the street, the others immediately surrounded Lin Yi in it. This is the first time he has felt the treatment of the protagonist since he crossed over. As everyone knows, in everyone's hearts, they regard him as a giant panda.
In this way, the 'first pot of gold' was harvested, which Lin Yi did not expect. But he is not taboo or apprehensive. I am convinced that by crossing the golden finger, I will soon be able to earn money and redeem the treasure.
Lin Yi pondered: The check will not be available until three days, so it is better to take the opportunity to do some market research. Isn't there no voice without an investigation!
He asked, "Brother-in-law, where are there many snacks in Hong Kong, I want to investigate." It just so happens that seafood is produced in Tai O, and the price of selling it directly is definitely not as good as making it into a snack. ”
The brother-in-law nodded and said, "There is a saying in Hong Kong - the word "I" does not come out. No matter how well you do the work at hand, it is difficult to get ahead. What's more, the situation is not good now, and even if you find a job, the salary is very low. But it's a place to do business, and I'm in favor of you going for it! But it's not safe for you to carry a check. ”
"You and Uncle Xiang take it back, and the three of us can go. Lin Yi handed over the check.