Su Jinyao said with a cold face: "Thank you, don't thank you." If this is done, I would like to thank you very much. The three taels of silver are the money for you to invite your brothers to drink flower wine, and I will give you ten taels of silver after the deed is completed. However, you must memorize what I say below, and not a word of it is missing. You have to tell your brothers not to drink and forget about business when you see a beautiful girl. The timing can't be bad, and the words can't be wrong, and the red hand Juan showed me a good send, don't send it to the wrong person. If you really mess me up......"

Su Jinyao didn't say anything, just looked Ma Liu up and down, his eyes stopped on his arm for a while, and then looked at his legs.

Ma Liu was originally a ruffian, and he had done all kinds of things to steal chickens and dogs, and when he had the opportunity, he would speculate and make some money. But since he was beaten by Su Jinyao once, he really had lingering feelings about Su Jinyao. It's not just because Su Jinyao is a little girl (shēn) who has a powerful hand and is ruthless enough, but also because Su Jinyao (shēn) has an indescribable coercion.

Obviously, she looks like an eleven or twelve-year-old girl, but when she gets cold, the evil breath in her eyes and the coldness of Zhou (shēn) can definitely make people's bones feel cold.

So now as soon as Su Jinyao cooled down, Ma Liu immediately restrained his browning and smiling ruffian look, nodded solemnly and said, "Woman, you say, I'm a good person." You say what you mean, I'll repeat it to you again, do you listen to if there are any mistakes or omissions, okay? ”

Su Jinyao nodded at this time, and made her words clear sentence by sentence. Then he also specially advised: "When it gets dark, you go to the (chūn) fairy pavilion to order wine and food and sit and wait, as soon as the stage of the dou oiran starts, you will shout to take the red hand juan in your hands, and try to make as much noise as possible, so that the guests in the (chūn) fairy pavilion can also notice you." And then come out and send handkerchiefs, got it? ”

"Yes, yes. I'll do it for you. Ma Liu also repeated the meaning of what Su Jinyao just said, although he added a lot of (qíng) verses that he had imagined himself, but it sounded more vivid, and Su Jinyao was quite satisfied.

Su Jinyao said again: "The time to send the red handkerchief also depends on my meaning, I will take a handful of peanuts in my hand, and when I nod at you, scatter the peanuts in my hand on the ground, and you will take someone up to give my cousin a handkerchief." Remember? ”

Ma Liu nodded and said that he remembered, and asked stupidly: "Woman, let me ask again, why do you have peanuts in your hand, not melon seeds?" Also, didn't you just nod at me? It's too much trouble to take something and throw it around. ”

Su Jinyao originally wanted to say that she was afraid that Ma Liu would be too stupid, so she nodded casually and he took it as a code, so she led people to rush to the stage, but it was a bad thing. But this can't be said now, Su Jinyao said nonsense: "Peanuts are my lucky fruit, I think that with a handful of peanuts in my hand, this thing will definitely be done." ”

"That's right, as long as I, Ma Liu, take someone out of the horse, you can wait for the heroine." After Ma Liu finished speaking, he nodded at Su Jinyao and said, "Woman, if it's okay, I'll leave first, and I have to go and shout at my brothers to go with me." If there are more people, doesn't it seem to be powerful? ”

"Yes, there are more people who are not afraid. If you can gather all the 100 people, I will give you five cents of silver each. Su Jinyao knew that it was impossible for someone like Ma Liu to have more than a hundred or ten people under him. If there were really so many people willing to follow him, it is estimated that he would not be such a ruffian, and he would have to be a big bully.

Sure enough, after hearing Su Jinyao's words, Ma Liu's face twitched, probably because he felt that he couldn't make money when he encountered such a good thing, and it seemed a little painful. However, Ma Liu thought about it and said cheekily: "Woman, you see that most of my brothers are poor, since they are here to help me, and they are to support your cousin, can you give less of this benefit?" ”

Su Jinyao looked at the three taels of silver that Ma Liu was still holding in his hand, and said, "The money for drinking flowers and wine is all my treat, and I am still not satisfied?" ”

Ma Liu hurriedly put away the silver, as if he was afraid that Su Jinyao would go back, and said with a smile: "It's not that I'm dissatisfied, it's that I'm looking for a good livelihood for my brothers." ”

"To make a good living is to find a reliable job, even if it is a coolie. than being married on the street. The money earned is thrown away in the gambling house, and it is a bitter (rì) child for the rest of his life. After Su Jinyao finished speaking, seeing that Ma Liu still nodded, she sneered and said, "That's it, it's best if you can find more people." If I can open two tables of banquets, I will pay for the same. and I will give you two taels more. But this is already the limit, don't think that I will take out more silver, so that you can extravagantly treat you to save face. ”

Ma Liu calculated, one table of ten people, two tables of twenty people. Su Jinyao has covered the money for the two tables of banquets, and she also added two taels of silver, which is not less. Therefore, Ma Liu immediately rejoiced: "Okay, okay, the heroine is righteous, and her subordinates are also generous." I'm going to beckon my brothers, and I'll be able to have two tables of wine on time. ”

Su Jinyao also secretly calculated that if Ma Liu really found twenty people, he would be able to get forty red hand juan. Although it is not too much, it is rare that twenty people will cheer for the Red Sleeves Workshop together, which is much stronger than some ordinary individual customers.

Su Jinyao was not bad, and took out another five taels of silver and said, "I gave you three taels of money for a table of banquets before." and he gave thee five taels of silver, three of which were the money for another table; The remaining two taels of silver were promised to be added to you. When the matter is done, come to me and get another ten taels of silver. ”

Ma Liu took the money and was overjoyed.

Su Jinyao said coldly: "Remember, let your brothers change into good clothes, don't make yourself like beggars and bastards, people think the people I hired are unprofessional, but they slapped me in the face." ”

"I know, I asked my brothers to wear out the New Year's clothes, a quasi-style, and fight for the face of the heroine." Ma Liu nodded hurriedly, and now Su Jinyao just said that let them go (luǒ) run, it is estimated that they will have to discuss.

After getting Ma Liu, Su Jinyao breathed a sigh of relief, success or failure is a matter of one move. Seeing that it was still early, Su Jinyao was thinking about the blacksmith and the bookseller that had been agreed on last time, and since there was still time, she walked towards the blacksmith shop first.

The blacksmith shop still has the sound of "clanging" iron, and when you stand at the door, you can feel the fire (rè) steaming inside.

Su Jinyao shouted through the door: "Master blacksmith, I was the one who ordered a soldering iron with you last time." ”

"Hey, here we are." It's still the same angry voice, but I didn't see anyone immediately after hearing the promise. After a while, the blacksmith man came out with a thin old man in his arms.

Seeing that the blacksmith looked respectful and carefully supported the old man, Su Jinyao guessed that this should be his master.

It stands to reason that the work of a blacksmith is a work of full strength, and it should be a burly and strong (shēn) board like that man. However, this old man (shēn) is thin and small, and his hands are as dry as chicken feet, but he doesn't look like a person who can help.

Su Jinyao narrowed her eyes, and with a movement of her mind, she already understood that this old man was indeed not simple. Although striking iron is a hard work, a truly skilled craftsman may not rely on his efforts to eat. This old man looks so inconspicuous, but he is still a blacksmith, then he should be a person who pays great attention to craftsmanship. It can be seen that the blacksmith man said that his master can create fine objects, and he is really right.

Therefore, Su Jinyao was also a little more respectful, and when the blacksmith man helped his master out, Su Jinyao took two steps back to get out of the way, and politely said hello.

The old man saw that Su Jinyao was a little girl who was talking politely, so he smiled and asked, "Little girl, my apprentice said that you want to build that extremely delicate soldering iron?" ”

"It's me." Su Jinyao said: "Actually, it doesn't have to be used as a soldering iron. It's just that I can't tell what that thing is called, so I'll call it a soldering iron. I just want to leave a special mark on what I sell. The point is that on the word 'special', I hope that my mark cannot be imitated by others. The finer the better. ”

"I understand, I understand." The old man nodded and said, "I've done this thing too, and it's similar to the role of a seal." To put it mildly, it's similar to the mold pressed on the jewelry, which is something in any jewelry shop. ”

"Yes, yes, that's what it does." Su Jinyao suddenly realized, yes, there is a mark on the jewelry, what "9999", "thousand pure gold", "ten thousand pure gold", should be the same thing.

The old man smiled, pointed to the blacksmith and said, "He really can't do this job, because I haven't taught him such a fine craft." However, little girl, let me tell you, you get what you pay for, and if you give me two taels of silver, I can't make anything too fine. If you give the right price, I can be unique in the world, believe it or not? ”

The old blacksmith had a big tone (tǐng) and actually said that as long as the price was right, he could create something "unique in the world".

Even his apprentice, the blacksmith man, was stunned when he heard this, and said, "Master, you don't dare to climb this kind of craft." Our shop never takes on things that can't be built. ”

The old blacksmith didn't tell the difference, just looked at Su Jinyao with a smile, and it seemed that he was waiting for Su Jinyao's meaning.

Su Jinyao had already guessed that the old blacksmith had unusual skills, but now when she heard him say this, not only did she not feel that he was talking big, but she had a feeling that she had found the right person.

Therefore, Su Jinyao smiled slightly and said, "Master, I don't know anything about blacksmith work, but I don't believe that you will trick me." Why don't you just tell me a price, and I'll see if I can afford it." Something I sincerely want; The price, please also ask the master to be real. ”

The old blacksmith seemed to feel that someone believed in his craftsmanship and was still happy (tǐng), so the smile on his face was even worse. Rubbing his thin and calloused hands, he said, "I haven't used this craft for more than ten years." It wasn't a hard thing for the girl to want, but it was a lot of work, and I had to figure out a different trick. But this craft has been put on hold for a long time, and I am afraid that it will be rusty, so I will take it as something I practice. Girl, you give me a cost price, twenty taels of silver. ”

Twenty taels of silver! This is ten times the price that Su Jinyao began to offer. Could it be that this old blacksmith plans not to open for ten years, but to open for ten years? Moreover, it is said to be the cost price.

But Su Jinyao thought about it, nodded and said, "Okay, twenty taels of silver, I made this object." But I want two, one (yīn) and one yang, both of the same size and the same pattern. It has to be unique in this world. Moreover, master, you must be able to guarantee that this thing will only come out of your hand with one (yīn) and one yang and two pieces. If I see the same in the hands of others in the future, from the handwriting of the master, then what I want to get back is not the twenty taels of silver. ”

Although Su Jinyao said that she wanted two of the same thing, in fact, she only needed the style of the first one to be fixed, so the second thing could still be created. It's not such a harsh condition. However, the second condition is stricter, that is to say, after the old man created this seal-like thing for her, it is out of print, and no matter what price others pay, they can't buy it.

The old master listened to Su Jinyao's request, but he didn't get angry, but nodded with a smile and said, "Little girl, you are meticulous, and you will definitely achieve great success in the future." But don't worry, girl, since what I promised you to build is unique in this world, then others are ten times higher than you, and I won't sell again. There are other styles, but it is impossible to do your style. I do what I say, and what I want is this reputation. ”

Speaking of this, Su Jinyao knew that this old blacksmith was called "Iron Hand Cen". But this should be a nickname, his surname is Cen, and he is a good iron player, so he has such a name.

It's just that Su Jinyao didn't know at that time that such a seemingly ordinary old blacksmith was really a hidden expert. The name of "Iron Hand Cen" is also well-known all over the world.

However, since this "Iron Hand Cen" wanted Su Jinyao to promise that she would not do this for others again, Su Jinyao did not have too many suspicions, but nodded directly and said, "Master Cen, are you taking over my job now?" How much deposit do I pay you upfront? ”

"At least ten taels." Tie Shoucen directly opened the price.

Su Jinyao calculated, and the cash on hand was not enough. Then he took out another silver ticket of fifty taels and said: "I have a silver ticket of fifty taels, will Master Cen give me change, or will I go to Yinzhuang to exchange it for cash and come back and pay it to you?" ”

"I've got a silver ticket here for you to change." After Tie Shou Cen finished speaking, he reached out and touched it in his arms, and took out a few silver tickets. counted them one by one, and then said: "What a coincidence, a silver ticket of twenty taels, a silver ticket of ten taels, and two silver tickets of five taels, all for the little girl, you can give change." ”

As soon as Su Jinyao and Tie Shou Cen exchanged the silver tickets in their hands, it was considered to have paid the deposit.

Tie Shou Cen said again: "Little girl, do you want to see the pattern I designed?" When you are optimistic, I will start to build, and it will save you from creating things, but you don't like it, but it is troublesome. ”

Su Jinyao said, "How long will Master Cen give me a pattern to see?" ”

Tie Shoucen said: "It will take at least five days." Maybe a little longer. I'll mark out all the details, and then tell the little girl how you can tell if I'm a fake. There are some delicate places, smaller than the legs of ants; There are also some special processing methods, which others can't imitate, and I will tell the little girl about you one by one. ”

"Okay, I'll give Master Cen ten days for you. I came here on the fifth, fifteenth, and twenty-fifth of every month. Usually I don't have anything important (qíng), I don't run this way. ”

In this way, the time for looking at the pattern has also been set. Tieshou Cen agreed, and asked his apprentice to take a large iron needle and hand it to Su Jinyao, saying, "This iron needle is specially made by me." Whenever I personally do the next work, I will give the customer a piece of such an iron needle, and then bring it back to me when the delivery is made, which is regarded as a credential. If anything happens to me, I will not be able to make this object for the girl, and the girl will come here with this iron needle, and my apprentice will compensate you for the work of double the amount you paid. ”

In other words, if this iron hand Cen can't do it halfway, Su Jinyao can exchange it for forty taels of silver with this iron needle. In addition to the ten taels of the deposit, she can still get at least thirty taels of silver. It can be seen that this iron hand Cen is still very particular about credibility.

Su Jinyao glanced at this iron needle of special significance, and saw that the iron needle was about the same size as the big needle sewing sack, but it did not have a sharp needle tip, but a blunt head. However, from the pinhole downwards, the iron needles are carved with very intricate and delicate patterns. Imagine that this iron needle must have made a lot of effort on the part of the person who built it. Just such a craft is already breathtaking.

After putting away the iron needle, Su Jinyao said goodbye to Tie Shou Cen. Then he hurried to the bookstore.

The things (qíng) that I promised to come down before happened one after another, which really turned Su Jinyao busy.

When I came to the bookstore, I was later than the previous two times. As soon as Su Jinyao entered the door, the shopkeeper who sold the books hurriedly said, "Little girl, you are finally here, and the scholar who made an appointment with you can't wait." ”

Su Jinyao also knew that she had delayed the time and made the family wait for a long time. hurriedly said: "I'm really sorry, it's really urgent to delay." I'll talk for a while, and I'll have to go back quickly. Where's the scholar? Did he bring what he wrote? ”

Before Su Jinyao could finish speaking, she saw a young scholar come out from behind a bookshelf inside, about twenty-three or four years old, who looked like a talent. It's just that the skin is slightly darker, rougher, and looks a little less elegant and delicate, a bit like a person who works under his head.