Owen saw that Anthony really didn't seem to be angry, and his heart was slightly settled. Hurriedly approached the window and looked down.

I saw that on the grass in the middle of the courtyard of the "Zuixianglou", there were five long tables, and six things of different sizes were placed on each table. The western thing seems to be wrapped in a uniform curtain, and it looks the same. But after all, it was far away, and even with Anthony's eyesight, it was difficult to see what it was.

Owen was already a regular here, oh no, this was his home at all. Anyway, I know everything about the situation in Zuixianglou, so I just glanced at it, and immediately understood what the situation was over there.

"Oh, those guys are guessing treasures." Owen said with a slight smile.

"Guess the treasure?" Anthony hadn't heard that word before.

"That's right, it's Guess Bao." Owen affirmed, "You see, the things on the five tables in the middle of the compound are the so-called 'treasures.'" However, whether it is a big treasure, a small treasure, or a pile of garbage, it depends on the luck of the guests. ”

In other words, it may be a priceless treasure or a worthless stone. What you get is a matter of personal luck. Is that so? Anthony asked with interest.

Owen nodded, pointed to a big fat man below and said, "I know this boss, and he is quite honest in business." Every time you guess a treasure, there are at least three or two things that can really be considered 'treasures' in it. In fact, this guessing treasure business is also operated by Zuixiang Building, but sometimes the venue will be rented to familiar guests, which is originally to let the guests also have the addiction of being the boss. Who knew that it was very popular, whether it was the boss or the guests who guessed the treasure were very enthusiastic. Now we've simply stepped back and let the guests play on their own. ”

Anthony pinched his chin and said thoughtfully: "For a big merchant like Hilton, the guessing business is not easy to make money. If you make too much money, the guests are not satisfied, and you may resent the family, and you will not patronize the business under the family's name in the future, but the gains outweigh the losses; If you make less money, the customers are satisfied, but the business is boring. It is better to let the guests entertain themselves, Hilton can not only extract rent, but also gather popularity, making the business of Zuixiang Building more popular. ”

Owen looked back at him with a look of surprise: "Brother, you are really a god." Such an idea was discussed by several business-minded and experienced shopkeepers in the family. At that time, as soon as it was proposed, the high-level members of the family applauded and praised the flexible minds of several shopkeepers. I didn't expect you to see the key just by listening to me give such a brief introduction. It seems that even if you are in business, you must be a good hand. ”

At the Hilton family, everyone else calls Anthony "Mr." The only people who called him "brother" were Elder Owen and Elder Andres. Well, the elder is more often called "little one".

Anthony gave him a blank look and said, "Don't mess around." People came up with ideas out of thin air, but I saw the results and worked backwards to push back the causes. It's easy to see at a glance, how can I compare with others. Okay, don't stand there stupidly, go down and have a look. ”

As he spoke, he put down his glass and walked downstairs.

Owen hurriedly followed, muttering to himself, "Even if it's a little easier, it's already rare." I remember that after the resolution came out, many people didn't see it. Well, including me. ”

In the courtyard, the long table was already full of people, and the scene was quite lively.

Seeing Owen coming over, the big fat boss hurriedly greeted him. After all, it is to do business in other people's places, and it is essential to have a good relationship with this young owner.

"Viscount Owen, long time no see." The boss greeted Owen from afar.

When Owen saw him, he turned his face: "Okay, you dead fat man, you eat in my place, you dare to pit me." Last time, it cost me 100 taels of silver, so I bought back a broken stone. Say, "How shall this account be calculated?" ”

The fat boss's happy smile instantly collapsed: "Viscount Owen, Young Master Owen, it's none of my business." On that occasion, you yourself said, 'I've had bad luck lately, and my hands are a little smelly.' So ......"

Owen's old face couldn't hold back, grabbed the fat man's collar, and brought his face in front of him, and the two noses were about to touch together: "I don't care, you made me miserable last time, this time you must give me some compensation." That's it, I don't embarrass you, today I guess the cost of the treasure, you give me a 50% discount. ”

The fat boss's facial features were wrinkled together, like a bitter gourd: "My young master Owen, grandpa Owen, just let me go." I'm running a small business, and I'm going to lose money if I get a 5% discount. Do you want to get a 10% discount? ”

"Six-fold!"

"Eight-fold?"

"Seven folds! Dead fatty, don't bargain with me anymore. Otherwise, I'll give up your place to old John, and you can set up a stall elsewhere. Owen looked annoyed.

The fat man agreed aggrievedly: "Okay, then seven folds." ”

Owen immediately changed his smiling face, put one hand on the fat man's shoulder, and said quite affectionately: "That's right, everyone is an old acquaintance, so there should always be some discounts." ”

The fat boss also seemed to have mastered the stunt of changing his face in Sichuan in another world, and his bitter gourd face was instantly replaced by Nilefo: "That's." Master Owen is willing to take care of my business, and that's my blessing. First of all, I wish the young master good luck today and guess the jackpot. ”

The two hooked their shoulders and talked and laughed, as if it was someone else who had almost quarreled just now.

Anthony couldn't help but sigh, is this the true face of a businessman?

Of course, Owen will not snub the big celebrity in the family, and introduced to the fat boss: "Today I mainly accompany Anthony's brother to play. Dead fat, you can pay attention, as long as my brother has fun, it will be good for you. ”

Anthony nodded to the fat boss as a greeting. The fat boss hurriedly returned the salute.

Some time ago, the "Hilton Offering" turmoil spread throughout Edinburgh. Those who do business are well-informed, and the fat boss naturally hears about it. Now after listening to Owen's introduction, combined with the attitude of the young master of the Hilton family towards him, and his extremely immature age, the fat boss immediately matched him with the rumors.

Sure enough, it's too young. I don't know if the strength is as strong as the rumors.

Of course, this is purely his gossip, and this is not a problem for a petty trader like him to worry about.

The fat boss respectfully led the way in front, and Anthony followed him to the tables.

The process of guessing treasure is simple.

The owner put everything on the long table and marked the price for the guests to choose from. The guest selects an item, pays the money, and can take the item down. Whether it's a treasure or a waste depends on your luck.

Of course, there are some other rules here.

For example, things can only be seen, not touched. The cloth curtain wrapped on the outside is also a magic material, which can isolate the spiritual power fluctuations of the treasure, and can also block the perception and exploration of the master.

For example, even if an item is selected, it cannot be taken or opened immediately. We have to wait until everything has been bought before we open it together. This regulation is because everyone understands that guessing treasure is a treasure and a waste. If the first few pieces are "treasures", then the rest of the back must be garbage, and you can't think of selling it anymore.

If more than one person likes an item, they will bid at the same time, and the one with the highest price will win. However, such cases are rare. After all, you can't tell if something is good or bad from the outside, so why bother bidding.

Today, Anthony is going to come out to play and relax, and this kind of excitement naturally has to be put together. Besides, he really hadn't heard of such a thing as guessing treasure before, and it was a game.

Soon, Anthony settled on an object the size of a fist. Look at the price tag, it's 90 taels of silver.

While choosing this "treasure", Anthony noticed that the fat boss opposite him was glaring at him, and his round head shook imperceptibly.

Anthony ignored it, though.

Anyway, no one expects to really open any priceless treasures for such stalls, and everyone is just having fun. What does it matter what is prescribed?

Soon, Owen also chose one.

The fat boss looked left and right, and all the items had been set. happily collected the money one by one, and then, the last and most exciting part:

"Kaibao!"

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