Chapter 65: Bargaining
It may be that the temperature in India is really high in September, so people's emotions can easily get out of control, at least this is the case of Tasim Varma, the head of the Varma family in Kochi, the capital of Kerala, who is now throwing a tantrum at several of his subordinates in front of him: "You rice buckets, why do you still earn so little this month?" Do you know how embarrassed our Varmar family will be at the year-end party if this continues, do you all want to me off to death?! ”
Just as he was throwing a tantrum, one of his men walked in and reported: "Boss, there is a Mr. Pandit from New Delhi who wants to visit you, saying that he has something important to discuss!" ”
Without waiting for him to finish, Tasim waved his hand and said, "Have you forgotten what I just told you?" I'm discussing something big, and no one is coming! ”
Unexpectedly, his subordinates were not reprimanded, but said in a hurry: "Boss, this Mr. Pandit said that he came to you to make a fortune together." ”
Upon hearing this, Tasim thought for a moment, and then said, "Rich? That's kind of interesting, well, you can ask him to wait for me in the little living room. ”
A few minutes later, Tasim came to the small parlor where Shakru was, but at this time he changed his face and said with a smile on his face: "Venerable Mr. Pandit, welcome to beautiful Cochin!" ”
Shakru also hurriedly returned the salute: "Honorable Mr. Valma, please forgive me for taking the liberty of interrupting!" ”
"A distinguished guest like you is not a disturbance whenever you come. It's just that I just heard the servant say, "You have come here today for something?" "It's clear that Tasim doesn't want to talk nonsense with Shaklu.
Shakru nodded, took out the treasure storage certificate that Princess Sakina had given him from his leather bag, handed it over, and said, "Yes, I am here for it today. ”
Tasim took the certificate, glanced at it casually, and then said with a dumb smile: "Mr. Pandit, you won't tell me that you are here today to retrieve the treasure of the Mahal family of the so-called Avaha Kingdom hundreds of years ago, right?" ”
"You can say the same thing."
Originally, Tasim really thought that Shakru had come to him to talk about business, but he didn't expect to come to him to ask for such an illusory treasure, and immediately he lost interest, stood up directly and said: "In Kerala, everyone knows that there is a treasure in the Padmanaba Swamy Temple of our Varma family, but, please note, however, this is just a legend, if I really have this treasure, will I still worry about money?" Therefore, please die of this heart, after so many years, I haven't even found the treasure of our own family, how can I find this Mahal family thing! ”
Just as Tasim was about to leave, Shakru suddenly said lightly, "What if I can help you find this treasure?" ”
Tasim turned around and frowned and asked, "Mr. Pandit, what do you mean by that?" ”
"I mean, if I can help you find the treasure that your Varmar family has stored in the Padmanaba Swami Temple, how will you repay me?" Shakru slowly explained with a nonchalant expression.
"Are you sure you can find it?"
Shakru nodded: "Of course, otherwise, what am I doing all the way from New Delhi to Cochin?" ”
"If you can really help me find the treasure of our Valmar family, I will immediately give you all the treasures stored in the temple by the Mahal family." Tasim immediately said categorically.
Shakru snorted coldly: "Hmph, Mr. Valma, you also underestimate me too much, don't you really think that I came here for the so-called treasure of the Mahal family?" I'm not too rich, but I'm not short of a little money. ”
Tasim knew that what he had just said was a bit excessive, because the treasure in the legendary Padmanaba Swami Temple was extremely valuable and rich, and if this Shakru could really find it, how could he be willing to take such a little thing, so he smiled and said: "Mr. Pandit, you are so anxious, I haven't finished what I just said, I mean I can give you one percent of the treasure as a reward." ”
"One percent is too little, at least one fifth of me!"
"A fifth? What are you kidding, this is the treasure of our Varmar family! Five percent at most! ”
"Cut, what's the difference between finding a treasure that you can't find and nothing? Less than 15 percent I don't have to work anymore! ”
"Ten percent at most, I'm not the only one in the Valha family, and if I have more, I'll be questioned at the family meeting!"
Shakru was still very satisfied with the tenth, so he sat down again and said, "Okay, ten percent is ten percent, when will we sign the agreement?" ”
Tasim didn't answer in a hurry, but thought about it carefully, and then said: "Before signing the agreement, there is one more thing that must be made clear in advance, that is, who will pay for the exploration and excavation?" ”
Shakru said without thinking: "According to the proportion of the share!" ”
Tasim shook his head and said, "That's not good, who knows if your clues are reliable, if you don't find it, then I will have to lose a lot of money." ”
Shakru thought for a moment, and then said: "Then let's do it, I will pay for the exploration and excavation costs in the early stage, but once the treasure is found, I have to return the money from your share, so you should rest assured, even if you can't find it, you don't need to spend a penny, but if you find it, you won't be short of this cost!" ”
"Well, well, that's it. Let's sign the agreement! ”
After the agreement was signed, Tasim couldn't wait to ask Shakru: "Mr. Pandit, now you should tell me what your clues are, right?" ”
"Actually, the answer is very simple, the treasure is in those six secret chambers under the Padmanaba Swamy Temple."
As soon as he heard this answer, Tasim was immediately deflated: "Oh my God, I thought you had some great clues, it turned out to be the six secret rooms, let me tell you this, as far as I know, countless people have been to the six secret rooms, but the result is the same every time, that is, nothing!" Hey, if I had known that your clue was this, I wouldn't have cooperated with you in anything. ”