Chapter 83: A Pure Gentleman
On the other side, Nian Fu was in the car, listening to Aunt Xu talk endlessly about the prosperity of the capital.
It turns out that Pingyang City, the ancient capital of 800 years, is divided into east, west, north and south, with a total of thirteen city gates, "there are three city gates in the southeast and west, only the north side is close to the imperial city, there are four city gates, and there are twelve months in a year, and one more is the leap gate, but that is only allowed to enter and exit the royal family." In this city, there are four major cities and four small markets, a total of eight markets, of which the eight major markets in the southeast, northwest and northwest are all big merchants, big shops, and things are also expensive. Things in the four small markets are much cheaper, like the Qinglong pawnshop we met last time, which is in one of the four small markets. Now I'm going to take you to the nearest South Market, where the restaurants are also very good, and I usually do business there at night. If you can't negotiate, you can try your luck in a few other cities on your own, which shouldn't be a big problem. ”
Nianfu couldn't help but nod his head, "Then these eight bazaars should also have different emphasis, right?" ”
"Of course. The antique calligraphy and painting in the east market is the best, the Hu merchant jewelry in the west market is the most, the north market is the most miscellaneous but the most complete things, and there are all kinds of rare things, as for the south market, ......" Aunt Xu suddenly smiled mysteriously and sold a pass, "When you go, you will know the way." But your eldest young master is a no-shower, I'd rather walk than follow you out, aren't you ......?"
Seeing her smile with her eyebrows and eyes, Nian Fu knew that she had misunderstood, and quickly straightened her face, "Don't get me wrong, I'm actually not his maid, I'm also a good citizen, but I'm a neighbor, and I went to Beijing with him to find relatives." He promised my family to take care of me, so he was extra polite. ”
Is that so? Aunt Xu's gossip heart was a little lost, but she asked with concern. "Then what relatives are you looking for, have you found them?"
Nian Fu's heart ached. Looking at her expression, Aunt Xu stopped asking curiously.
The work of a cup of tea. Minami City has arrived.
At this time, it is already dark, and all the merchants hang the red lanterns high, and some shops even use lanterns to string up huge colorful canopies on the roof of the building, like neon lights, which is very eye-catching.
I found a restaurant first and tried to ask the price, but the cook was only willing to ask for a deer and two rabbits, and the price was not high, only willing to give five taels.
Ruan Dahu thinks it's good. But Aunt Xu felt that it was too low, and secretly pulled Nianfu, "If you don't dislike it, I'll take you to a place to ensure that it can be sold at a price of at least 20% higher." ”
Nianfu still didn't understand it, but suddenly he heard the laughter of a girl dressed up in a fancy way to invite the guests downstairs on the small building not far ahead, and he suddenly understood.
Aunt Xu finally revealed the bottom, "This Nanshi." There are the most sisters in the capital, and every night, the night market here is also the most lively. The guests are generous, and they are willing to get some novelties in the kiln. You don't have to dislike it. Just sell things over, make money and leave, what are you afraid of? ”
Belch...... This prayer is acceptable. I think her family used to be in the countryside, so didn't Huai'an cakes also bring Mr. Wu to this kind of place to sell fire? Later, her family suffered. Those sisters also sent money. Although the Shi family didn't ask, they knew it in their hearts. These women. Although the industry he is engaged in is not very glamorous, he is not a demon or a monster, so Nianfu thinks it is nothing. It's just that Ouyang Kang can accept it?
Forget it, don't pollute Ouyang Junzi's pure heart. Nianfu secretly discussed with Aunt Xu, "Then let's try it." There are men here, but I'm afraid it's not easy to speak. If it's okay, come back and tell them. ”
Aunt Xu feels reasonable, in that kind of place, there are too many beautiful girls, and nine out of ten men will be dizzy, so they should go less and worry less.
But who is Ouyang Dashao? As soon as Nianfu's little tail wagged, he found that something was wrong, and pulled the sleeve of the person's shirt and glared at him, "Don't go!" Just for a few dollars, go to that kind of place, do you want to be shameless? ”
Aunt Xu's ears were tipped, and she had already heard this. She also does business here, and she can't help but be a little angry, "The people there are not people?" If there were no men, would they be able to do business? Speaking of not being ashamed, why don't you teach those old men who study and become officials? ”
Ouyang Kang choked, and the roots of his ears were slightly red. He didn't know how to quarrel with Aunt Xu, so he could only pull Nianfu's sleeve and not let go, anyway, he didn't allow her to go.
"Why are you so awkward?" Nian Fu glanced at him angrily and pulled his sleeves back, "Aunt Xu is right, we are just going to do business and will be back soon, besides, this is not your goods, it is Brother Ruan's." Sell it for a few more money, can't you solve things for him earlier? ”
Seeing that he still refused to let go, Nianfu was also annoyed, "You and I are willing to go, isn't it your family that caused it?" You don't want me to go, I don't care! ”
Unexpectedly, she was furious, but Ouyang Kang let go of his hand, his eyes flashed for a long time, and then he said sullenly, "Then it should be me going." ”
Seeing him so unwilling, Nian Fu felt pitiful, it was indeed not easy to let a pure gentleman do such a thing, "Don't go, I'll be back soon with Aunt Xu." ”
But Ouyang Kang insisted very much, and he had to go with him no matter what.
It's okay, anyway, with such a handsome guy who looks like a flower following, it is estimated that those women will be ashamed of themselves when they see it, and they are embarrassed to come over.
Leaving Ruan Zheng and the others to watch the car, the three of them first went to a Qinglou where Aunt Xu often went in to sell snacks, and the name was very cultural, called Tianxiang Academy.
When Nianfu was curiously looking left and right, Ouyang Dashao pushed her unhappily, "Hurry up, don't look at it!" ”
What's wrong? Nianfu turned his head, only to find that although Ouyang Dashao had tried to keep a low profile, many brothel girls had already noticed this beautiful son. However, people are not ashamed of themselves, but show the shining eyes of the she-wolf like fresh meat, and a few enthusiastic ones have even come to meet them, wanting to pass by.
But sister, are you trying to rub shoulders? How did you send that white and towering breast? Oops! Seeing that he was about to bump into the awe-inspiring and inviolable Ouyang Beauty, Nianfu hurriedly gave up his body to block the gun's eye first.
A strong fragrance, a wisp of warmth. Black - two faces.
The black-faced sister snorted coldly, shook an eye knife, twisted her ass and walked away.
Ouyang Dashao, who had a black face, pulled Nianfu to his side again. It seems to blame her for being nosy. But the complexion on that face was much better. Quickly followed behind Aunt Xu and entered the academy. After a while, the bustard mother was found. I heard that there was a cart of game for sale, and the bustard mother was quite interested. I called a cook to go out and have a look.
The cook looked back and said, "The things are all right, but many of them have already been injured, and if they die on such a hot day, they will break down if they can't be left overnight, so if you want to buy them, you have to buy those few living things." ”
But when Nianfu heard this, he couldn't do it, "If we want to sell, we have to sell together." If you pick up the good ones. How can the rest be sold? ”
The old bustard said, "There are too many things like this." Although we have a lot of customers here, I'm afraid we won't be able to eat. Sister, if you put it again, I'm afraid that it will be even more difficult to sell it tomorrow, so why don't you sell me the live one now, and I'll give you a good price. ”
Nianfu was a little unwilling, but Aunt Xu wanted to sell this bustard's mother a favor, so she nodded with her. "People have a point, let's sell one first, and then go to another store to ask."
Nianfu was still hesitating, but Ouyang Kang was unwilling.
His willingness to enter this green building is already very face-saving. If he wants to run a few more houses, it will really kill him. So he didn't say a word, and voted directly with his feet. Pulled Nianfu's sleeve and walked out.
However, the bustard's mother thought that they were deliberately colluding with Hao Yan to play a white face and a red face, afraid that they would take away things. brought other businesses to prosper, and hurriedly called people to stop. gave a compromise opinion, "If you really want to sell, I can take it all." But I don't have enough manpower, so you'll have to stay and fight and do it all. ”
The brothel cook didn't understand yet, "Boss, can't we eat it?" ”
The bustard mother glared at him, "There's no place for you to talk here!" Why don't you go down quickly? ”
Ke Nianfu has already understood, while secretly admiring the shrewdness of this bustard mother, while smiling, "The proprietress has a good calculation, you can't finish eating in this shop, and you can always finish eating in one street." If you put up a sign tonight, you may be able to attract many customers. When you turn your hands again, don't you have the final say on how much you want to sell? ”
Seeing that her mind was seen through by this little girl, the bustard's mother was not polite, "With all due respect, you can't afford to give it to anyone's family." Besides, other people's homes don't necessarily have a place to cook, but my kitchen is large. If you don't believe it, ask Aunt Xu, if it weren't for that, why did she bring you to my house in the first place? ”
Aunt Xu hurriedly said, "It's rare that Mother Liu is also the best to speak, and I am willing to deal with her myself." ”
But Nianfu already had a new idea, and said to the bustard's mother with a smile, "Don't worry, Mom, to be honest, I'm half a cook." But as you said, I'm in a hurry to get my prey, and I want to hurry up. Since you are so easy to talk to, why don't we have a discussion, I will borrow your kitchen and stove here to clean up these things, of course, it is still sold from your store, and you will set the price, but I want eighty percent of the money from the sale, what do you think? ”
Mother Liu was stunned when she heard this, "You can do it yourself?" At such a young age, don't brag, right? ”
Nianfu smiled, "If I brag and can't sell it, I will still pay you for charcoal and spices, and you can easily earn two percent with just a few guys to help you shout, this business is not a loss, right?" Besides, you can also sell food and drinks. ”
Ouyang Kang was reluctant and pulled her along, "Why do you still have to cook here?" How long will this go? ”
"Rest assured. There is a curfew on the second watch, and I promise to go back before then. Nianfu patted him on the shoulder comfortingly, but in exchange for another roll of Ouyang Dashao's eyes, he quickly withdrew a step, leaving her in vain. There are so many people, and I don't know what to pay attention to!
"That's good." Seeing that Nianfu was so confident, Liu Bustard's mother didn't suffer a loss, and readily agreed.
Immediately asked Ruan Dahu and Zheng Sange to drive the carriage in through the back door, and Nianfu rolled up his sleeves and started drying.
Aunt Xu saw that the deal was negotiated, and she was going to work, so Nianfu said kindly, "Auntie, don't sell these things tonight, come and help, I'll give you more money." ”
But Aunt Xu didn't believe it, "I've done all this, and if I don't sell it, it's a waste." Do yours, and I will not delay. ”
Even so, Nianfu didn't say anything, and took out the last ingot of silver on his body to thank her. Aunt Xu saw that it was enough for five dollars, and she was very satisfied and accepted it.
Let's get to work. Nian Fu said to Ouyang Dashao and Ruan Zheng angrily, "Let's strive to earn a big vote today!" (To be continued......)