Chapter 2 The Sea Miscellaneous Goods House
The moment You Qian stepped into the shop, he seemed to travel back in time to the cafΓ© of the old world.
To the left-hand side of the entrance is a neat row of cedar-colored round chairs, and the quaint walls are covered with photographs and colorful ornaments.
On the right-hand side is a whole lattice wall cabinet, full of all kinds of old world utensils.
"Old artifacts" refer to items left over from before the apocalypse. Under the vast ocean floor, there are thousands of such items. It's just that after two hundred years of destruction, most of the things have lost their original appearance.
Facing the treasure on the whole wall, You Qian suddenly lost himself, and was a little intoxicated. Just then, a sweet voice interrupted his thoughts.
"Sir, are you looking for something? We have a lot more in our warehouse! β
It was an extremely iconic girl who spoke. She has a special long dark silver hair, wears gorgeous ornaments on her forehead, moon eyebrows like hooks, and beautiful facial features, looking more than sixteen or seventeen years old. There are many beautiful women in MegΓ±o's Academy, but there is not necessarily one person who can compare to her.
Facing such a beauty, You Qian was a little nervous: "I'm sorry, I'm here to apply, and I saw the advertisement at the door...... I ......".
After listening to this, the girl looked at You Qian carefully, and said evilly: "I am the acting manager here, Shimizu Jasmine!" Our assessment is very strict. That job posting has been posted for more than a year, and no one has passed the interview. β
"In the past, I was a pure human being. If I don't think it's appropriate, I'll leave immediately. After many failures, You Qian felt that it was better to bring it up at the beginning than to be rejected in the end because of his physique. Anyway, no one can change the physique of a pure human being, and they can't hide it if they want to.
After You Qian finished speaking, he turned around and was ready to leave. Unexpectedly, Jasmine looked indifferent, and she replied, "Pure human? Pure human beings are pure human beings, as long as they can pass the interview, it doesn't matter who they are or whether they are human or not. β
"Really!" Youqian was a little overjoyed, although he didn't know what the interview topic was, but there was hope.
Jasmine prepares for a while and then begins her interview.
"First question! Let's see which one is the most valuable. β
Jasmine placed three things on the table, one square piece of metalwork, a broken blue and white porcelain vase, and a rusty pistol.
After You Qian looked at it carefully, he said: "Although the small dispenser is the rarest and the pistol is the easiest to sell, the price is the highest in the blue and white porcelain vase. In the old world, the dropper was a daily necessities, but now it is no longer available, when the furnishings are too small, and there is no way to make other things, the price cannot go up. As a weapon, a pistol must have a bullet to be effective, and the price of bullets on the market is almost higher than that of a pistol. The blue and white porcelain vase is a work of art from the old world, and even if it is incomplete, it has artistic value in it, so it is the most expensive. β
Jasmine nodded after hearing this, she didn't expect this inconspicuous young man to have two brushes. Not only guess the price correctly, but also analyze it thoroughly.
"Yes, the second question. Which of these three things is the most expensive? Jasmine then took out three more things. The first is an inconspicuous white jade pendant, the second is a brightly colored red plate, and the third is a bracelet encrusted with rubies.
If the first interview question is to distinguish from the main category. The second interview question further tests the cognitive ability of the old world.
After a closer look, You Qian said: "This red glaze color plate is good in shape and bright in color, but it is actually a handicraft produced by machinery, and there are many such things, the artistic value is not high, and the price is very limited. The ruby necklace is still glamorous from the old world, and the price will certainly not be low. It's just that compared to this Qing Xie Shiwan Hetian seed jade cabbage pendant, it is even worse. β
You Qian picked up this inconspicuous white jade pendant, if he hadn't happened to see it in a book, he would definitely not be able to estimate its details and price. The shape of this pendant is simple, and its carving is only a few strokes, which shows the shape of the cabbage, and its pulp is natural, showing the wind and frost of the years.
"That's right again! Not bad! Jasmine said with a serious face, "What about the third question...... Who is your master? Guards? Or is it a blue crab gate? Or the White River guy? β
Before You Qian could react, Jasmine's right hand had firmly clamped his neck, so that he couldn't speak.
"Even the jade cabbage can be seen, with your strength, how could you run to a place like the Fourth Ring? It must be the idea of some guy who doesn't have long eyes to hit here! Jasmine asked.
Poor Youqian didn't know anything at all, and he was about to be pinched and exploded like a persimmon. The opponent's strength was too great, and he couldn't break free at all.
"I, no, know, eat ...... with a mouthful of food," Youqian struggled to squeeze out a few words.
Jasmine saw that his eyes were blank, and she swore to die, so she reluctantly let go of her hand.
"Okay, the third question, how can you tell that this jade pendant is Xie Shiwan's work?" Faced with Jasmine's questioning, You Qian could only tell what happened from beginning to end.
"You said you were from Megnio Academy?" Jasmine was surprised to hear the word, and her eyes were full of nostalgia and sadness.
"It was, it wasn't, and it won't be in the future. Only when I get my diploma back will I recognize my identity, otherwise it will be a shame for the school to say it. You Qian replied firmly.
Although he has no combat power, he does not lose a Megnior's arrogance between his words, which makes Jasmine appreciate it very much.
"But in this store, not to mention half a year, even ten years, you may not be able to earn twenty gold coins." Jasmine said helplessly. Twenty gold coins is not a small amount, especially in a place like the Fourth Ring Road, where people live in the lower classes of the empire, even poor, and their incomes are extremely low. In addition, the economy is getting more and more sluggish, and the business in the store is not getting worse day by day, and many small shops like her have closed their doors.
"I don't have anywhere else to go anyway." He's a pure human being, and no one wants to help others wash dishes and look at warehouses, let alone go to the sea to be a scavenger or hunter.
Instead of wandering around, it is better to put down roots in one place and then think of other ways. What's more, the manager of this store is a big beauty, and You Qian can't find a reason to leave.
"Since you have such an awareness, well, you have been hired! I hope you can perform well in the next time and collect 20 gold coins soon! Jasmine took him to the notary to sign the labor contract, so that the rights and interests of both parties would be protected by the empire.
"From now on, you're a member of the Umi Grocery House. Let me officially introduce you, I am the acting store manager Shimizu Jasmine, and the next sales in the store will be handed over to you, a high-achieving student! Jasmine shook Youqian's hand.
"It's easy! Just take this treasure of the wallboard to the auction and auction four or five pieces......"
"Wallboards? You think beautifully! These are all exhibits left by the store manager, not for sale! You're going to sell it here! Jasmine opened the door to the warehouse, and Youqian almost fainted after taking a look.
"Isn't it? Sell these? β