(155) Bargaining and Gaining [2-in-1]

The sun is shining in spring, and the warm breeze is blowing. The clear surface of the river seems to be sprinkled with a shallow layer of broken gold. Suddenly it closes, and suddenly it opens, and it makes people feel comfortable.

Zhao Chengcai sat on the side of the boat and enjoyed the beautiful scenery for a while, and asked suddenly, "Lady, how did you come up with that plan?" ”

Zhang Qingting was busy discussing the price of shrimp with the guy on the boat, and smiled back, "You wait!" ”

Zhao Chengcai also stepped forward, and looked at the basket of shrimp jumping around very pleasing, but the size was different. The small ones are the thickness of straw sticks, but the big ones are as thick as thumbs.

During the boat during this season, the guys also cast a few nets to catch some fresh fish and shrimp and sell them to customers. Regardless of the catties, only the number of baskets calculates the price. Overall, it's still much cheaper than the market.

Zhao Chengcai knew that she wanted to buy it, but she pretended to pull people along, "What are you going to do with these shrimps?" When you get to the dock, you're afraid you won't be able to buy a good one? ”

The guy hurriedly said, "Such a good shrimp, when you get to the dock, the price will have to be more than doubled!" ”

Zhao Chengcai bargained, "That person is big with you!" Look at these little ones. I can't hold up the chopsticks when I fry them. If you really want it, then you have to be cheaper! ”

The guy muttered, "It's already a bargain!" ”

Zhang Qingting actively cooperated, "I just said that he would sell it to us for ten yuan, and he had to ask for fifteen yuan!" ”

Zhao Chengcai frowned and said, "It's too expensive!" You're just a handy deal, how much can you get when this boat comes down? It's still so expensive, don't eat it, don't eat it! ”

He pulled Zhang Qingting and pretended to leave, but Zhang Qingting said, "My brothers and sisters have said that they have been back many times, buy some!" ”

Zhao Chengcai pouted, "This shrimp won't be fresh after a while, and when we get to the shore, we can't do business, so we have to find a place to clean it up, and we have to add a lot of expenses!" It's still the same, I really want to eat, just order a plate! ”

Hearing him say this, the guy was in a hurry to sell, and unconsciously said, "Then Twelve Wen!" ”

Zhao Chengcai was very tough, "It's just ten articles, don't have more!" ”

Zhang Qingting handed over the money that had already been counted, "Man, you can sell it, let's waste this half a day in vain, you have this time." You can go and fish for a basket again! What's the point of caring about these more and less? ”

When the man saw the cash, he stomped his feet and gave them the shrimp, "I have never sold them for such a price!" He took the money and muttered to himself, "It's really a bed without two people, I've never met such a powerful couple of you!" ”

Zhao Chengcai and Zhang Qingting both had a slight flush on their faces, and they carried the shrimp to the side and sat down.

Zhang Qingting coughed, and then asked the ** question just now, "Is the idea I gave you bad?" ”

"Where? It's clearly great! Zhao Chengcai's expression was also calmer, "I praise you as a female middle scholar, in this way, those old gentlemen can't make trouble even if they want to, and they block the mouth of the stake, and they will never suffer in the future." It's just hard for you, how can you come up with such an amazing idea? ”

Zhang Qingting covered his mouth and smiled, "What's this?" If only you didn't scold me for being immoral and unscrupulous. These old gentlemen are quite honest, and they just play a little trick. Haven't you ever seen those skinless and faceless, dead beggars! If the water can't be splashed in, and the oil and salt can't be penetrated, it's really difficult to deal with! ”

"Oh?" Zhao Chengcai listened curiously, "Where have you seen this kind of person?" ”

Zhang Qingting smiled. Divert the topic, "I'll always see you in the future!" But don't you really go to your enlightenment teacher to apologize? ”

Zhao Chengcai sighed when he mentioned it, "It's not that I didn't go, I was driven out without even letting the door in." Forget it, wait until the time is over and move around slowly! ”

Zhang Qingting nodded, "Anyway, you have a number in your heart, don't make him talk outside in the future and ruin your reputation." ”

Zhao Chengcai responded, and at this time, Zhang Xiaodie and the others came downstairs chattering.

Fang Mingzhu also carried a basket of shrimp in his hand, "Eldest sister, look, I just bought it, the price is twenty wen, and I will pay it back to fifteen wen, it's cheap!" Sister Yulan said that she got off the boat for a while, looking for a place to fry some leeks for everyone to eat. ”

Zhang Qingting chuckled, and took out the one he had just bought with a little pride, "How much do you guess I have?" It's only ten articles! It's bigger and better than yours! ”

Fang Mingzhu stopped looking, "I'll find that guy!" ”

"Forget it!" Zhang Qingting pulled her to her side and sat down, "This money and goods are both paid and paid, and you were willing to buy it, how can you regret it now?" ”

Fang Mingzhu was unconvinced, "Then why did you buy it so cheaply?" ”

Zhang Qingting smiled and pointed at Zhao Chengcai, "Xiucai's mouth is better than 100,000 soldiers!" ”

Zhang Xiaodie clapped her hands and smiled, "Mingzhu, are you convinced this time?" I'll just say that my brother-in-law is better than Ah Li, and you see, he is better at bargaining than Ah Li! ”

Fang Mingzhu pursed her mouth, "What's that?" What is the ability of a big man to negotiate the price? Aligo was unwilling. If he wants, he can fish out a lot of fish and shrimp at once, and he doesn't need any money! ”

Zhao Chengcai and Yan Bowen glanced at each other, both a little embarrassed.

Do you think that you are a little calculating, and the little family is angry? If you don't know how to bargain, do you feel that you are a little out of the world and not refined enough?

Zhang Qingting smiled and persuaded the two girls away, "What's there to fight about?" The ruler is short, the inch is long, one person can do it, why do you have to ask another person to do it? If you compare like this all day long, won't everyone in the world be exactly the same? So what's the point? ”

This was said very well, and Zhao Chengcai and Yan Bowen both calmed down. The two little girls grimaced at each other, and they no longer argued.

Zhang Qingting said, "If you are idle, it is better to pick this shrimp into points, the big ones are gathered together, and the small ones are grouped together, Yulan, do you think this is a little easier?" ”

Zhao Yulan said with a smile, "Master is here today, ask him how to do it!" ”

The old man was afraid that the boat would rock, so he asked for a cabin alone after getting on the boat. Give Fang Dehai and Zhang Facai a few people to rest.

For a while, he brought two baskets of shrimp in, and said about the bargain, which amused everyone, Fang Dehai instructed them to clean up, and joked for a while, and in the middle of the day, the boat had arrived on the shore.

After getting off the boat, I saw that this Yonghe town was extremely prosperous, coming and going from the south to the north, and the cars and ships were all busy. Hurrying.

Zhao Chengcai couldn't help but sigh, "This is really bustling in the world, all for profit, all for profit, all for profit." ”

Zhang Qingting smiled, "Aren't we the same?" If you don't have money, what can you do to study and understand things? There is a golden house in this book, and there is Yan Ruyu in the book, but it is not said that there is food and clothes in the book, which can withstand hunger and cold. ”

Yuan Bao said, "Eldest sister, you said that we are all hungry, hurry up and find a place to eat!" ”

Everyone laughed, and before they could take two steps, a carriage came to solicit business. A big car was chartered, and everyone came to the market. I found an inn to stay, ordered a few dishes, borrowed the stove, and fried the shrimp, which was really delicious.

After eating and drinking a cup of tea, Fang Dehai's legs and feet were inconvenient, so he had to take a nap, and the rest of the people scattered out to move.

Zhang Facai and his wife went out with their two youngest sons, and Zhang Qingting took Zhang Jinbao and Zhao Chengcai to do the right thing. The other three girls had already made an appointment to go shopping together, Fang Mingzhu originally said that she wanted Yan Bowen to go shopping with her, but they just went to see some rouge pollen, hair oil cloth or something, Yan Bowen followed awkwardly, so he said that he would stay with Fang Dehai.

Zhang Qingting said, "Then if you don't want to go shopping, you might as well go with us to comprador things and be a staff officer." ”

Zhao Chengcai was slightly displeased, but it was not easy to refute, so he went out in a group of four.

I inquired about several large stationery stores in the city and searched all the way. After comparing things and prices, Zhang Qingting chose a store that looked the most pleasing to the eye. I'm going to get everything done at once.

They think they are big customers, how can they negotiate the price cheaper. As a result, when the young man heard this, he pouted, "You still want to be cheap with such a thing?" Forget it, I won't open a false price, let's come according to the line price, but there is no less. ”

Zhang Qingting didn't believe it, "Please come out and talk to your shopkeeper!" ”

The young man sneered, "If our shopkeeper comes, you will have to come at zero price if you want this idea, it will be more expensive!" If you don't believe me, I'll invite him now!" I can't negotiate the price at that time, but don't blame me for not saying the ugly things in advance! ”

Yan Bowen said, "If that's the case, then let's buy it!" ”

Zhao Chengcai was not convinced, "Just call your shopkeeper!" If you don't believe that you can buy so much, it can be considered more expensive! ”

"Okay!" This young man was really angry, and he didn't say much, so he turned around and invited the shopkeeper over.

As a result, when the shopkeeper heard this, he complained again and again that the young man quoted indiscriminately, "Can this idea be at the market price?" Isn't this a broken rule? Come at the individual price! ”

Now Zhao Chengcai quit and was about to leave, and the shopkeeper didn't leave a word, "You go slowly!" ”

can make Xiucai angry! I was embarrassed to stay any longer, so Zhang Qingting and his party had to follow out. A few more walks, and there is nothing better and cheaper than this one.

Everyone regretted it a little in their hearts, it was better to listen to Yan Bowen earlier, and just buy it. took such a wrongful path in vain, and nothing was done.

Zhang Qingting saw that he was wasting time here, so he simply turned his head to find the first one. Even if you are trying to save face and suffer a little damage, it is true to buy things as soon as possible. Zhao Chengcai was sneered, so he had to follow.

The young man smiled at the sight of them, "I knew you still had to come!" Didn't lie to you, did you? We are not doing business here for a day or two, how many years of trading, the real Tong Su is not bullied! ”

Zhang Qingting said, "I'm coming back, but this price is still the same as our previous price, which is considered to be a lifetime, a second ripe, and a turn back in the future!" ”

"Yes!" The young man smiled and responded, "How good are you to be so early?" Now that the shopkeeper knows, according to the original price, I'm afraid it's a bit mysterious, I'll ask you. If you can do it, don't embarrass me if you can't do it! ”

The young man ran in and asked the price, Zhao Chengcai muttered very angrily, "It's all collusion, look at us and want to buy it, that's why it's so pretentious!" ”

"You've got it!" Zhang Qingting glanced at him with disgust, "Even if that's the case, we have to buy it!" Can you find another cheaper and better one? ”

Zhao Chengcai pouted silently, feeling embarrassed. Especially in front of Yan Bowen.

After a while, the young man came out with a smile, "I'm really sorry, the shopkeeper is greeting big customers inside!" It's really hard to go in and bother, otherwise, what do you want to pick first, and when you go back to check out, I'll go in and ask. ”

This is feasible, Zhang Qingting immediately began to select the goods, Yan Bowen was on the side, and Zhang Jinbao studied seriously.

Zhao Chengcai was a little curious, and asked the young man, "What kind of customers do you have here?" ”

The young man smiled, "If someone buys an inkstone and a pen for hundreds of taels of silver, then they are considered big customers!" ”

Good boy! Zhao Chengcai was stunned when he heard it, they all had less than a hundred taels of silver on them, no wonder people treated each other differently.

But what kind of pen, ink, paper, and inkstone is that? Seeing that he was still suspicious, the young man simply explained to him, "The ordinary inkstones we put outside here are all carved from bluestone, and one side is only a dozen Wen, but those inkstones inside are all carved by famous artists of precious materials." If you study the ink, even if it is only such a shallow layer, as long as you cover it, it will not dry for ten days and half a month. ”

Zhao Chengcai is also a scholar, and when he heard it, he couldn't help but yearn for it, "Can you go in and have a look?" ”

When the young man saw that he was a sincere man, he did not laugh at him, "Not now, there are people inside, and if the guests leave in a while, and the place is empty, I can take you in and have a look." ”

Zhao Chengcai really got in on it, stretched his neck and waited to see the good things.

Here Zhang Qingting first picked the things that Lou Zhixian ordered to prepare, each student was a sheep's hair, a small inkstone, a piece of ink and a pile of rice paper.

Yan Bowen thought of it with her, "It would be nice if I could get a carton to pack it one by one, and it would be good and decent at that time." ”

The young man took the gift box set and recommended it to them, but unfortunately the things here are better, and the price is inevitably more expensive, and the money given by Lou Zhixian is not enough.

Zhang Qingting wanted him to take down the box and give it to them, the young man was very embarrassed, but he was clever and thought about it, "If you don't dislike it, when we put the pen here, there are some small boxes pasted outside, but they are not so beautiful, but they can also hold a thing, and then take a bag of red paper outside, and it will be neat." ”

As he spoke, he collected one, Zhang Qingting looked at it so-so, and Zhao Chengcai said that it was okay to make do, and it was always better than nothing. So he asked the young man to go to the storehouse and find them all, and divided them into more than three hundred copies.

Then there were the things in his own store, Zhao Chengcai took the list prepared in advance, and asked for the same according to the map.

Zhang Qingting saw that the young man was very clever and literate, so he took out a few dollars and secretly stuffed it into his hand, took the list and asked him in a low voice, "We are going to open a small study shop, do you see these things enough?" What should be added or subtracted? ”

Seeing that she was very polite, the young man did not shirk, quickly glanced at her, and ticked a few items for her, "These things are rarely used, just take one or two." There are a few things that you need to use from time to time, do you want them? ”

Zhang Qingting listened to his opinions and made some adjustments, at that end, Zhao Chengcai was reluctant to let go of the books, all of which were classics of history.

The young man accepted Zhang Qingting's benefits, pulled her aside and whispered, "There is no need to buy so many books from your father-in-law, just take a few sets of meanings." You have to be trustworthy, I'll pick out some wild history stories for you, and I won't take too much, just take a set of the same and go back and rent it to others, but it's more profitable! ”

Zhang Qingting nodded when he heard this, and simply asked this young man to come forward and pick up the book.

Zhao Chengcai saw that this young man had picked up a lot of books that were not in the flow, and hurriedly said, "Don't do those!" ”

Zhang Qingting pulled him along, "You be quiet!" The books that people pick are the ones that can make money! ”

Zhao Chengcai said, "If you read too many of these books, won't you mislead people's children?" ”

Zhang Qingting glanced at him, "You should be literate to take the top prize?" Like Jinbao, even if you know a few words, can you understand the books you picked? Or would you rather read these stories? ”

Zhang Jinbao was flipping through a legendary picture book picked by a guy and couldn't put it down, "Brother-in-law, this is good!" Interesting! ”

Yan Bowen smiled, "This spring and white snow, the people of Xiariba all have their own place." Boss, after going back, it is better to put these books on a separate shelf, and put them separately from those things that are clear and upright. If it's a child, don't rent it for them. ”

"It's still Ali's brain!" Zhang Qingting glanced at Zhao Chengcai, "You, you're almost stupid to read!" ”

Zhao Chengcai was repeatedly frustrated and even more depressed.

At one point, the young man picked out the books for them, and was packing them there to settle the accounts, but he saw the laughter inside, and it was the big customer who came out.

"Qiao Gongzi, don't worry, before the Dragon Boat Festival, the things you want will be delivered to your house!" The shopkeeper smiled, took the first step, nodded and opened the door curtain.

"Then don't forget when you arrive! I don't have the heart to remember these little things, if I miss the day, and I don't have the time to use it, I don't follow it! With a faint scent of ambergris, a noble son seemed to smile and strode out of it.

What a character! Zhang Qingting couldn't help but applaud secretly. But seeing that this son has a long figure, broad shoulders and a thin waist, two thick eyebrows flying obliquely into the sideburns, his eyes are blazing, his spirit is refreshing, and he is very noble, very heroic.

"Whoa!" The book in Yan Bowen's hand fell to the ground unconsciously, and he quickly squatted down.

But Zhao Chengcai had clearly noticed that his face suddenly lost blood, and even his hands were trembling slightly. Could it be an acquaintance?

When that Qiao Gongzi heard the movement, his eyes also turned around, and his eyes were shining, making people dare not force them to look.

Zhang Qingting bowed slightly, and when he saw the salute, Qiao Gongzi also nodded, but his eyes paid more attention to Yan Bowen who was squatting on the ground behind him.

Seeing this, Zhao Chengcai hurriedly turned around to cover up, "Ah Li, why are you so careless?" If you break the book, you won't be able to sell it! ”

Yan Bowen was grateful in his heart, and responded vaguely, Qiao Gongzi frowned slightly, didn't stop anymore, and left directly.

Zhang Qingting didn't pay attention, and went to the checkout with the shopkeeper. After being entangled for a long time, he promised to buy goods at his house in the future, and the shopkeeper reluctantly agreed to give them the price quoted by the young man before.

When the accounts were settled, Zhao Chengcai took the opportunity to visit the study, and Zhang Qingting also followed up, some of whom he recognized and some who did not, and the young man was very enthusiastic to explain to them. It made Zhao Chengcai's heart itch unbearably, and after returning home, he kept chattering about the best ink inkstone, purple gold ink, the best wolf hair and sprinkling gold rice paper.

made Zhang Qingting laugh, "In the future, if you win the lift, I will give you a set!" lest you be noisy all the time. ”

Zhao Chengcai was overjoyed at first, and then shook his head, "Those are too expensive, add up to more than three hundred taels of silver, and I don't know how many things to do!" Don't buy it yourself! Unless someone else sends it back! ”

The whole family laughed, and they all showed off what they had bought. It's nothing more than some homely things such as clothing, fat powder, etc., but everyone is quite satisfied.

Zhang Facai actually wanted to bring some things to the three members of Zhao Wang's family, but he was afraid that he would not like what he bought, so he collected some of the children's money and handed it to Zhao Yulan, so that she could buy some things for her father and brother, which moved Zhao Chengcai.

Zhang Facai said, "It's all a family, no one said let's come out, and they didn't even bring anything to their in-laws, which is too unusual." It's just a son-in-law, we don't know what to do with your things, so we didn't dare to buy them. Girl, it's spring, it's time for you to pull new clothes for your husband after you're done with your business, look at us have pulled new clothes for Yinbao ingots to get ready for school, he has to look like a teacher! We can't compare with the son of the Li family, but don't be too far behind! ”

"Got it!" Zhang Qingting really forgot about this stubble, and responded with a smile, "It's all over today, let's go shopping tomorrow!" Anyway, it's a night boat, have you ever asked if there's anything interesting here? ”

"Yes!" Fang Mingzhu hurriedly said, "I heard that there is a temple here, which is dedicated to the Dragon King, but Ling!" Let's go goodbye tomorrow! ”

All right! I asked a guy to inquire about the details, and the family discussed tomorrow's itinerary, and they all rested early to nourish their spirits.

Fang Mingzhu sneakily found Zhang Qingting, and handed her the money with a blushing face, "Eldest sister, if you go to pull clothes for your brother-in-law Ming'er, let's pick one for Brother Ali too!" ”

Zhang Qingting was surprised, "Who will do the laundry?" If you want to give him clothes, why don't you just take him to buy ready-to-wear clothes? ”

Fang Mingzhu's face turned even redder, and he said crappily, "Can't I do it myself?" Fluttershy says she taught me! ”

Zhang Qingting reacted, this little girl really fell in love with Ah Li? "You can trust Fluttershy at that level?" It's better to find Magnolia! Alright, I got it! ”

"Then don't forget Ming'er!" Fang Mingzhu specially reminded him, turned his head and whispered, "Just say that I bought it for my brother-in-law, but don't tell anyone about it yet!" ”

Zhang Qingting sent her away, and went to Fang Dehai to report the news.

Old man Fang sat with his hands on the dragon's head crutches, and sighed for a while, "It's really a big girl!" Who is that girl who is not good? Why did you fall in love with him? ”

Zhang Qingting smiled, "I can't help you with this, you can do it yourself!" She turned and wanted to leave.

"Come back!" Fang Dehai frowned, stopped her, and thought for a long time before asking, "Do you think this can be done?" ”

Zhang Qingting smiled but didn't answer.

Fang Dehai was very troubled, "Don't giggle, be serious!" Otherwise, I'll let Mingzhu recognize you as my godsister another day, and you won't be able to do anything about her in the future! Speaking of which, you still provoked that person! ”

Zhang Qingting said with a smile, "If you really don't like it, I will immediately ask Ah Li to move to our backyard and never see your granddaughter again." But that's it, okay? ”

Fang Dehai sighed faintly, "Don't look at Ah Li's imprisonment, but our pearl still can't climb high to others!" ”

Zhang Qingting thought for a moment, "It depends on what you think." If you talk about Ali alone, let alone Zhu, even in the whole Zaranburg, there is no girl's family worthy of it. But people are now a phoenix with lost feathers and is not as good as a chicken, and the prime minister left him behind, but who knows what happened later? ”

She squinted at Fang Dehai and smiled, "If you don't always mean something, how can you keep him under your nose?" Don't say you don't know anything! ”

Fang Dehai gave her a stupid look, "When I let him in the door, he didn't have any eyes!" But that kid really doesn't mean to be insulting to Mingzhu, I'm just worried about ...... in the future."

He sighed heavily, and there was a bit of desolation in his voice, "You don't know the child's background, the threshold is too high!" We don't have a family with a relative, and when I close my eyes, what can I do if Mingzhu is left alone in this world! Don't talk about looking for him, no matter what kind of person you are looking for, if you are a little wronged, no one will pay attention to you if you want to go back to your mother's house and find someone to talk to! ”

Zhang Qingting felt very sad when she heard it, isn't she alone in this Bei'an country? Reluctantly smiled, "I know what you mean, do I think Mingzhu is a girl?" I'll take care of her for the rest of my life! She's got to take care of me, too! ”

Fang Dehai choked up, "Girl, you don't lie to me?" ”

Zhang Qingting nodded with red eyes, but he laughed on his lips, "Who made me cause you to lose the secret recipe?" Even if I pay you for it, okay? ”

Fang Dehai was very grateful, "If that's the case, I should be blind under Jiuquan!" ”

"What nonsense?" Zhang Qingting wiped the corners of his eyes, "You will definitely live a long life!" ”

Fang Dehai smiled bitterly, "I know my own body!" You don't have to say anything nice, in the end, what do you think is appropriate to do about Mingzhu? ”

Zhang Qingting said, "I won't scold you, nor will I coax you." If this were to be left on Fluttershy's body, I would have to scold her and let her die before she could do so! But Mingzhu is different, this girl is too thoughtful, even if we say it, she may not listen. If things are stiffened, it will be even worse. Not to mention anything else, Ah Li will definitely not be able to stay here, if he leaves, at best, Mingzhu will hate us for a while, and it will be over. To put it badly, if that girl is stubborn, it is possible to hate us for the rest of her life. ”

Fang Dehai nodded, "I was also thinking about this layer, and I didn't dare to speak." So what do you say now? ”

Zhang Qingting said, "According to me, let's pretend not to know first, and let the little girl toss around blindly." Let's just stare at the sidelines and don't go out of line. This kind of thing, wishful thinking is useless, and it depends on what people mean. If Ali really doesn't want to, sooner or later Mingzhu will understand. This is better than what we are saying now! Of course, if they have this fate in the future, it will be impossible to do it. I don't think Ali is an ungrateful person, if he really marries Mingzhu, then in this life, I will keep an eye on them, and I must not let him lose Mingzhu! ”

Fang Dehai agreed, "I think so too, then let's stop talking, if Ah Li really doesn't want to, let's not embarrass others, find a reason, and let him move out later." It's just that in the future, I have to ask you to put more effort into enlightening and enlightening that girl. ”

Zhang Qingting smiled, "Then I really take Mingzhu as my own sister!" You should be beaten and scolded in the future, don't feel distressed! ”

Fang Dehai rolled his eyes, "Whatever you want!" I'm afraid you're polite! ”

Zhang Qingting went out, but saw Yan Bowen quietly coming back from outside, looking cautious. Thinking about it again, Zhao Chengcai came out of the room and dragged her in.

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