Chapter 9 You's Shop
You Qiu's shop, the door face is not big, and there is a delicate plaque hanging on the door eyebrow, on which there are four gold-inlaid characters of "You Store", shining. The porch and surrounding walls are carved with a variety of patterns, which are separated from each other and bite together, giving people a messy beauty.
"Moving!?" Gu Huai stared at the wall of the store and shouted in surprise. He made sure that he was not dazzled, and that the patterns on the walls, as if they were alive, were constantly changing, moving, getting bigger, smaller, or alternating in their respective positions.
At this time, You Qiu walked to the wall, reached out and touched the wall, then pinched a handful of sand with his fingers, rubbed it again, put it to his nose and smelled it, and said with a smile:
"Business has been getting better again lately, not bad, not bad. ”
"These shops are actually the texture of the sand kun," says Yufeng, "so it can feel the properties and whereabouts of the objects sold in each store, and reflect them in the form of graphics inside and outside the building." ”
Gu Huai saw You Qiu's expression of attachment, and was slightly moved, thinking that the shopkeeper must have a deep affection for the store, and of course, his own business.
"Shopkeeper You is back!" a shout interrupted You Qiu's movements. The visitor was a middle-aged man with a beige sand robe hanging from his thin figure. Lately, the most striking thing about this man's face is the eyes full of cleverness, which are constantly spinning and turning, as if he has various ideas in his head.
When the little man saw Youqiu, he bowed forward and bent over to step forward to help. But You Qiu didn't seem to like being interrupted, so he just let out an expressionless "um" and stepped into the store.
The little man didn't have any embarrassment, as if he was born to be a sycophant, so he immediately followed, and said:
"The shopkeeper has worked hard all the way, and he must find some good goods!" he said while looking at Gu Huai and Heizai one by one. Seeing the little man looking this way, Gu Huai seemed to hear a "hum" from the black boy's mouth, and his tone was very light, but there was a hint of contempt.
Without waiting for the little man to finish speaking, You Qiu suddenly stopped, turned around and asked the little man:
"Director Sha, how is the eldest lady?"
"Oh! ah...... Okay, okay, shopkeeper!" Director Sha responded in a loud voice, a little flustered, as if he didn't expect Shopkeeper You to ask such a question, and it seemed that he hadn't done something well, and he seemed a little weak-hearted.
"That's it, let her go, I can't cure this disease. You Qiu sighed.
Who is the eldest lady? You Qiu's daughter? What disease does she have? Gu Huai was curious.
You's shop is unique inside.
Other shops are all greeted by the counter, then the hall, and then the warehouse, but in the You family's shop, as soon as you enter the door, you can see all kinds of goods, as if you have stepped into a warehouse.
And this warehouse is also surprisingly big, more than a hundred times larger than the outside! As soon as Gu Huai stepped into the door, he unconsciously looked back at the door, looking at the narrow and small door, wondering if he had come in from there.
"Metal, wood, water, fire, earth, qi, and miscellaneous items, our family is all ready. Director Sha walked in the front, pointing to the large shelves next to the aisle one after another, and said as he walked, but he also looked conscientious.
From the perspective of everyone, the abundance of items on the shelves is even more staggering.
Heizai was a person who had been in Shakun City, but after entering the warehouse, he couldn't help but show a look of envy.
If you look closely, every treasure on the shelf has a name and a function.
The food grid includes Zhuyu grass, which can be eaten for a long time, round salmon flour, which can reduce swelling and relieve pain, and the nine-tailed fox pill, which can temporarily change its appearance, and the peony tail that boosts self-confidence.
There are various types of clothing and accessories, such as the tortoise shell that enhances hearing after wearing, the phoenix wing skirt that can immediately understand dance and music, the red flame crown worn on the head to ward off fire, and the head of the camp king car that can be installed on the horse to avoid road disasters.
The warehouse is full of treasures, from small kitchenware and dolls to camel carts and carriages.
Gu Huai was about to look up at the large shelf on the right, but he suddenly felt dizzy, and then dripping sweat gradually oozed from his forehead.
The black boy on the side saw that Gu Huai's face was a little wrong, so he leaned over and whispered:
"There's an enchantment in the store, it's normal, just bear with it. ”
Enchantment? Another spell?
"This ...... These things," Gu Huai asked Hei Juan while rubbing his temples with his hands, "How much is it worth?"
Black Box looked at the things around him again, his voice was lowered, and he said four words:
"Rich to rival the country!"
"Those are consumables, they are used quickly, so the price is low, and there are some durable goods here. Director Sha pointed to a shelf in front of Gu Huai.
Gu Huai took the opportunity to look over, and there was a large weapon compartment, and most of the items placed in it were things that he had never seen or heard of.
Each piece is shining, and the names it gives sound have gone through some scrutiny. For example, the single-edged scimitar known as the "Moon of the Sand Kun" and the long-handled meteor hammer called "Divine Power Kyushu", there are also prismatic double-headed darts called "Ten Miles Without a Shadow" and a multi-section flame whip called "Vulcan Night Dance".
Suddenly, Gu Huai's eyes stopped on one of the weapons, and then his pupils shrank, his head didn't seem to hurt so much, and the person seemed to be much more awake, because he found that it was the Seven-Star Longquan Sword.
"The long-lost seven-star Longquan Sword in the human world, slaying demons and killing ghosts...... So it's here!?" Gu Huai was surprised in his heart. He remembered that his father had confided in him more than once that he had been looking for it but could not find it.
He was very curious before, although his father was well-informed, but for some reason he had been thinking about this weapon in his heart.
At this moment, he was a little distracted, and imagined that he could bring this sword to his father immediately.
However, why is there such a weapon in Yuqiu's shop?
Could it be that this treasure shop is still connected to the ghost world?
Thinking of this, Gu Huai couldn't help but shudder, either because of his weak body, or because he was afraid.
He looked around again, at the treasures, and wondered who would come to buy them, and what was the use of buying them?
"On weekdays, we receive guests and dispose of the previous lists. "The picking of goods is usually done by coolies in the early morning, and sometimes we have to participate in it ourselves. It was a little late today, and the coolies and guards had returned, and they couldn't see the busyness. ”
In fact, there is no need to explain that Gu Huai also knows that in such a large warehouse, there are not more than a dozen or hundreds of people on weekdays, which is strange. He was also very surprised, there were so many objects in the warehouse, but the scene was so neat, in addition to the operation experience in this store, the skill can be seen!
No wonder You Qiu is going to visit the Baili Market, he needs people! "Why don't you use the magic power of qi magic and use manpower to carry it?" Gu Huai looked at the objects that were placed at a height of more than a foot and asked You Qiudao.
"Because it's expensive. You Qiu's short answer made Gu Huai stunned for a moment, and then suddenly. In this magical world, the art of the five elements can be bought and sold as a commodity.
"This little brother, there are a lot of things to learn in the future. Hearing Gu Huai's question, Director Sha reminded him, seemingly kind, but his tone showed contempt.
"Well, I'm bothering you!" said Blackboy in a loud voice. Yanbi glanced at Gu Huai and smiled.
Gu Huai's heart moved slightly, thinking that this black boy and himself had only known a pillar of incense, but in this subtle movement, he felt a kind of friendship with each other.
The warehouse is directly connected to the hall, and I didn't see a counter or anything like that. In the middle of the hall is the guest seat, with six guest seats on the left and right, each with a chair and a table, a main seat in the middle, and two chairs and a table.
The tea has been brewed on the tables of the host and guest at some point, and the crimson bottom has a golden shimmer on the face.
You Qiu sat down, the supervisor stood on one side, and there were two people standing on the other side, one of them was tall and thin, horse-faced, looking restrained and shrewd, and the other had big shoulders and round waist, thick limbs, and looked like a physical man.
Gu Huai looked at these two people, although they looked different, they all had one thing in common, that is, they were somewhat similar to Na Youqiu.
"Boss You's relative. Heizai sat with Gu Huai, leaned into Gu Huai's ear and whispered, "He is also You Qiu's right-hand man." The thin one is called You Lian, You Qiu's eldest brother, the bookkeeper in the shop, who says that he can keep bad debts well and keep dead debts alive; It is said that he can remember every treasure sold in the city, including location, price and attributes, etc., and can also remember all the shipping routes. ”
Gu Huai listened attentively and found something strange. It stands to reason that in this family-run shop, the three or four relatives still have some status and should be seated. But the two of them, not only did they not take the seat, but they also stood in a row with the surnamed Sha like a fellow.
"Local goods, anthurium tea," You Qiu persuaded tea, "It originally grew at the foot of the mountain on the edge of the city, but it can absorb the power of water and fire of the sand kun, and drinking it can make people double their spirit for a period of time." ”
When Gu Huai first entered the hall, he had already smelled a burst of fragrance, and there was a feeling of refreshment, guessing that it was the effect of this tea.
He picked up a cup and took a closer look at the water, the surface of the crimson tea was covered with a layer of pale yellow halo, and the glow was flickering, which was very beautiful. After the wind and sand all the way, Gu Huai's mouth was already dry. He took a big sip and sighed, "Ahh
This feeling of extreme nervousness, to novelty all the way, to the relaxation of the whole body, is all contained in Gu Huai's tea sigh.
"This little brother's name is Gu Huai," You Qiu pointed to Gu Huai and said to everyone, "I came from the Unbounded Kun Mountain, and the contract was three years, and the first monthly money was twenty. ”
Gu Huai's heart moved, the salaries of the workers in this store are all mutually accessible?
When he heard twenty taels, Director Sha's expression also changed slightly, and then he glared at Gu Huai with obvious surprise.
Gu Huai remembered this look. When he first joined his father's command, the salary was higher than many people, which caused a lot of jealousy and dissatisfaction.
Fortunately, he did not regard himself as the queen of the emperor, and after that, through his own efforts, the entire caravan finally became one.
Thinking of this, Gu Huai's expression was gloomy, but unfortunately, the caravan no longer existed, only he was left, and his father whose whereabouts were unknown and his life and death were uncertain......
"Little brother Gu Huai," You Qiu said again, "he is a descendant of Gu Li, the emperor of the human world." ”
Gu Huai was shocked in his heart, and looked at You Qiu in disbelief, wondering if it was necessary to say this.
The other people present also showed surprise on their faces, so they looked at Gu Huai one by one. But they were also all people on the scene, and they didn't say much.
Hei Zai reacted slightly, just glanced at Gu Huai, and then looked at You Qiu suspiciously, as if he didn't understand how he could buy Gu Huai, and he didn't understand what chance made the two go under the same roof.
"This one's name is Black Boy. You Qiu pointed to Heizai and said, "It is also a three-year contract, with a monthly salary of ten taels." ”
The crowd is also interested in Blackboy - wondering where this black guy came from.
So they were all waiting for You Qiu to continue
However, You Qiu only said the person's name hastily, and did not say anything more.
"I don't know who this skeletal man is...... Where did you find it?" Director Sha couldn't help but ask.
You Qiu glanced at Director Sha with a smile and didn't speak, obviously minding him to ask more.
Gu Huai could see that although the relationship between the two was that of master and servant, there were some other meanings in it.
"You just need to know that the boss invited you from outside. "The wind is cold and cold. This personal guard, of course, is from the position of You Qiu.
"Oh-that's, that's. Director Nasha was bored with himself, and gave himself a round game, "What our shopkeeper picks must be the best grade, and it must be the best grade." ”
"This is Shaji," Yuqiu said to the newcomer, introducing the old employee, "and he is the supervisor of the store." ”
The supervisor in the store has a large authority, and is in charge of a series of tasks such as product circulation, financial entry and exit, and manual appointment. Generally speaking, in the family business, the supervisor is the largest one except for the relatives who are in power. Sometimes, the powerful may be above the clan.
Gu Huai didn't understand, it was obvious that this Sha Er was not surnamed You, and he was separated from You Qiu, so he didn't know why You Qiu still wanted to be the director. Moreover, the director also seems to have no fear and enjoy himself.
Seeing that the shopkeeper takes care of a person like this, not to mention the dragon and phoenix among people, at least he is also a good hand in charge of affairs, so he has a bad temper, and the relationship between the master and the employer is almost a little. However, looking at Sha Er's appearance, his temper is not bad, and his ability is really not too much, after all, a master can be a little arrogant and not condescending.
In short, the Tao here made Gu Huai even more curious.