Text 129 Opening the Zhai Gate (II)
This tree probably existed before the village was built, and it was already surrounded by a person. The treetops were covered with red paper, and the handwriting on each piece of paper was faintly visible, and from a distance, it seemed to bear a piece of fiery red fruit.
Lu Dongba was surprised: "Isn't this old tree used by the aunts to dry their clothes, when did it become like this?" ”
Aunt Ada, next door, poked her head out and said, "Yesterday, the young village owner gave each family six eggs, so that everyone was not allowed to dry their clothes again." ”
In the crowd, everyone's eyes were attracted by the old tree, and one couldn't help but ask, "What kind of tree is this?" ”
"The Prayer Tree." Ah Xiang recalled Xiao Can's teachings and said sensationally: "More than ten years ago, there was a Wugesang lady in the village. Her man died young, leaving her to live with her only son. In desperation, she wrote down her wish for the child's recovery and hung it on the tree in front of her, praying that Changshengtian would hear her thirst. ”
The touching story can arouse people's curiosity more and more. Someone couldn't help but ask, "The child's illness ...... Okay? ”
"It's amazing to say that since she hung up the wishing card, the child's body has really improved day by day, as if the gods heard her heart." Ah Xiang's tone was exaggerated, and she even closed her eyes and bowed to the heavens, which was extremely demagogic.
The story of Aunt Ugsang gradually spread, and everyone began to believe that this tree was a bridge between God and the world, and more and more people prayed here. Some pray for an early birth of a noble son, some pray for a prosperous career, no matter whether they seek official wealth or marriage, nine times out of ten they can come true, so this tree has become one of the most precious treasures in the village. ”
Is it so magical?
There was no shortage of superstitious people in the crowd, and a jeweled merchant in the corner asked, "Can I make a wish?" ”
"Absolutely. Boom, you can buy prayer cards here, one or two pieces of silver. ”
Ah Xiangsu pointed with her hand, and the old woman spread out a stall under the tree, and the fiery red prayer card was particularly eye-catching.
Everyone was surprised: "A tael of silver? It's so expensive. ”
"Shhhh There are gods three feet up. Ah Xiang pointed to her lips, and everyone hurriedly covered their mouths in horror, for fear that this disrespectful word would be heard by the gods. People fight for a breath, and God fights for a stick of incense. The more money you have, the more effective it will be. It's all voluntary, and we won't force it. ”
Lu Dongba looked at five or six people who bought wishing cards, and said angrily: "Brother Flying Wolf, when did this crooked-necked old locust tree become a sacred tree, isn't this a lie?" ”
The flying wolf shook his head and sighed: "This is our young master who is bringing, bringing, bring-"
The subordinate prompted: "Drive consumption." ”
Lu Dongba said: "I don't understand what you said, but as long as I, Lu Dongba, am here, I don't think it's allowed to cheat." ”
The flying wolf said angrily: "This is Lei Ye's arrangement, what do you want?" ”
"Can Lei Ye deceive people? Is there any morality in this world, is there a conscience? Lu Dongba's face was full of righteousness, but he suddenly changed his words: "Unless I am also allowed to set up a stall next to me." ”
Flying Wolf: "... ..."
Everyone made a wish, and everyone's face was full of refreshment after consumption. No one expected that they would be able to see such a magical "scenic spot" as soon as they entered the village, and listening to this girl's tone, it seems that there are a lot of interesting places to come.
One person asked, "May I ask what else is good to go in the Eight Tigers?" ”
Ah Xiang said with a smile: "That's a good question, the beauty of the Eight Tigers Walled City is even more beautiful, and we are very happy to serve you." But people also have to ask for life, today you are the first batch of guests to enter the village, people will give you a 20% discount, each person only needs five taels of silver, eight tiger village full of one-day trips. ”
People were surprised again: "Five taels? ”
"yes, that's still a discounted price." Ah Xiang counted on her fingers and said, "This money includes tickets to several important attractions, our girl's explanation, a very special lunch, and everyone's insurance costs." ”
Feeling that their brains are not enough, like a bunch of curious babies, people ask, "What to keep?" ”
"Insurance, insurance." Ah Xiang finished speaking word by word, and patiently explained: "Everyone comes to play, the picture is happy, but sometimes it is inevitable that there will be some small accidents." Among our five taels of silver, the insurance cost of two taels of silver is included, which means that everyone will not suffer losses due to risks. It's best if it's safe, but if you are injured or sick for some reason, we will pay you the full amount of the consultation fee, up to ten taels of silver. ”
Spend two taels and pay ten taels, which sounds like a good deal. But if there were no injuries or illnesses, wouldn't it be a waste of two taels of silver?
Seeing that everyone was entangled, Ah Xiang said: "We will never do this kind of thing of forced buying and selling, this insurance is all voluntary." But people have to remind everyone first: not all good people in the Eight Tigers Village, spending a little money to buy a safe life is better than regretting it after encountering danger, don't you say? ”
One person asked, "If you spend money, you can keep us safe?" ”
"Eight Tiger Security, keep you safe!"
This time, without Ah Xiang's explanation, more than two dozen men led by the flying wolf raised their heads and shouted an extraordinary slogan.
There are ground snakes guarding the left and right, and accompanied by a group of flower-like girls, it seems that this money is not much.
Boss Wu, who is both rich and timid, will naturally not feel sorry for the five taels of silver, as he stuffed the silver ingot into Ah Xiang's hands, more and more people began to pay money, and the bag was full after a while. Swelled up.
The flying wolf was stunned, Lu Dongba was stunned, and all the natives of the Eight Tiger Village were stunned.
The role of silver, everyone knows. Perhaps they are accustomed to poverty, and most of these people do not have a deep concept of wealth, but when a large bag full of silver appears in front of them, they suddenly realize that they can also be so close to wealth.
Ah Xiang smiled: "Cut, I haven't seen the earthly buns in the world, this little money scares you?" Follow our Brother Can, Jinshan and Yinshan are all pieces of cake. ”
The flying wolf was completely convinced, and saw the gold owners obediently send the silver, but found that only a pair of old people were enjoying the scenery in the village by themselves, and they had no intention of paying the money at all.
The old man's hair is all white, looking like a fairy wind and bones, and the old woman covers her face with a thin veil, but she has a fierce momentum.
Flying Wolf asked, "Why don't you two buy insurance?" Look at your old arms and legs, don't regret it after encountering any mistakes. ”
The old couple glanced at each other and just smiled slightly, as if they took the words of the flying wolf as a fart.
The flying wolf said angrily: "Hey, have you listened to Lao Tzu!" ”
"Wait." Ah Xiang took a step forward and wondered: "This old man, why do people think you are a little familiar?" ”
The old man and the old woman glanced at each other, and said with a slight smile: "Our couple and Xiao Xiaoyou have a bit of old love, I heard that the Eight Tigers Village opened the door today, so let's take a look at the scenery." ”
Ah Xiang recalled it carefully, and suddenly remembered that on the night when the Oiran was gorgeous, the amazing birthday cake made by Xiao Can was not just given to the woman in front of her?
"It's you." Ah Xiang patted his head and said, "Brother Can'er's friend, that is our distinguished guest, please be your personal guide for the two." ”
The flying wolf didn't seem to give up, and said to the backs of the three people: "The protection fee - cough cough, how to calculate the insurance?" Hey, don't go, how much does it mean to leave two pennies, so many little brothers are watching, Lao Tzu is very faceless! ”
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"Poof!"
At noon, Lei Bahu, who was lying on a bamboo chair and enjoying the sunshine leisurely, spewed out the tea he had just drunk, sat up like a needle prick, and pointed to Bokui and said, "How much?" ”
Pokui smiled and said, "Nine hundred and fifty-six taels!" We have calculated several times in the accounting room, and we will never be wrong! ”
It took less than half a day to open the gate, but the silver earned shocked everyone.
Lei Ye's hands were trembling, and his always sharp eyes were full of surprise. At this moment, he understood how modest Xiao Can's sentence "has a little talent in making money" was.
It's a little talent!
In fact, if you think about it carefully, he doesn't seem to have any earth-shattering means, but these seem to be simple and small ideas, why can't he think of them?
Why didn't you open the gate of the village earlier to get Han Jialang's silver?
Why not make up a few so-called attractions to charge tickets?
Why don't you dress up your son as handsome and ask for protection money?
Why not find a few coquettish chicks to be the narausch guides?
Stripped together, these small details are pieced together into a portrait of a business wizard. Xiao Can only used two tricks to let everyone in the Eight Tigers Village see a bright future.
Lei Ye licked the tea leaves stuck to his lips into his mouth, and suddenly wanted to offer this godson as a bodhisattva.
"From now on, Xiao Can is the old man's own son! In the future, he will try his best to meet whatever he wants, and there is no need to report to the old man. If he is wronged in the Eight Tiger Village, I will break your dog's legs! ”
If they had heard this before, Poqua and the Flying Wolf would have been a hundred unhappy. But in the face of the temptation of real money, the resentment turned into a spring breeze, blowing the heart cold.
The flying wolf patted his chest and said: "Master Lei, just rest assured, our brother will definitely assist the young master well, and the three cities outside Dima will be just around the corner!" ”
"Smack!"
"The old man is not dead yet!" Lei Ye slapped the goods and turned around twice in place, and then said: "When will Piaoxiang Courtyard open at night?" ”
"There are less than three hours left. ”
"Godfather, whether it's 'crazy forward' or 'Guzhai day trip', it's just an appetizer. I'll let you know tomorrow night what a really profitable deal is. ”
Yesterday's Xiao Can's words echoed in his ears, and Lei Ye couldn't hold back the commotion anymore, stood up and said, "Let's go, go with the old man to see how Can'er makes money-phew!" How to help our village prosper, prosper, develop and develop. ”