Chapter 098: Make a Deal
The next day, early in the morning, the sun was rising.
As mentioned earlier, we have introduced the differences in the living habits of rural farmers and urban dwellers in this world. One day and sunset. One is laid-back, unhurried.
Nightfall is different from both of the above, or it includes both characteristics.
At night, the southern city district, where the gangs and factions gather, and the northern city where the dignitaries live, are the most active.
The former is taking advantage of this night to engage in some side jobs, such as slashing people and robbing or something. The latter is busy attending all kinds of banquets that will never be broken, pulling connections, secretly other ladies and the like.
In the morning, it is the poor and embarrassed Xicheng District and the Dongcheng District, which is full of shops, are the most lively. The starting point is similar, they all believe that the early bird eats the worm. The purpose is even simpler and unified, and that is to make money. The difference is only for food and clothing, and the other is for improving the status of the family.
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Xicheng District, streets.
Several stalls selling breakfast were opened early, and the steamers piled up like towers were placed on the side of the road, and the host's family was shouting hard, while lifting the top wooden cover, the steaming heat surged, and the thin morning mist immediately became hazy, mixed with the aroma of pasta, revealing the white and fat steamed buns became more and more attractive. Soon, the porter with the flat burden, the rickshaw driver with the two-wheeled cart, and the handyman who rushed to work in the store...... yawning, rubbing sleepy eyes, I don't know where they all came out of nowhere, almost looking for the aroma and gathered around, acquaintances said a few words haha, and those who didn't know gave money and took breakfast and left in a hurry......
It was in such a noisy environment full of fireworks that Ye Xi walked out of a roadside alley, in good spirits, but his coat was stained with some dew in a few places, and he was dusting it off.
Seeing this, that's right, Ye Xi didn't sleep in the room last night, but found a piece of linen cloth to drape on his body, and meditated in the depths of the open-air alley for a night.
It's not that you can't find the inn, but you can't afford the money. There is no way, Ye Xi doesn't have much money on his body now, and before he finds a stable source of income, it is better to save some flowers, and some unnecessary expenses can be less.
For example, accommodation, for Ye Xi, who has lived in the mountains since he was a child and is accustomed to 'being covered with a bed made in heaven', this is naturally an unnecessary expense.
Of course, eating is not possible. "Shopkeeper, here are two steamed buns. ”
The normal price of buns is two cents each, but Nightfall City is not a normal place, so two buns here cost eight copper coins, and the unit price is twice as much as elsewhere.
The same is true for other commodities, and if there is a difference, it can only be higher, not lower. This is why knowing that there is a mess here, there are still a large number of caravans willing to risk their lives to transport goods. Without him, the profits are amazing.
"I have to find a deal to do, otherwise if I sit on the mountain like this, it is a question of whether the academy can accept people after ten days...... But what?"
I have food in my hands, and I don't panic in my heart. While nibbling on the steamed buns that could only be said to taste ordinary, Ye Xi pondered a way to make money.
To be honest, if it was just to make money, it would not be difficult for Ye Xi. This is really not a good eye, but also a mix of two worlds, successful people who have achieved a little in the present world, and their execution will naturally not be bad.
Take the steamed buns in his hand as an example, if Ye Xi wants to open a steamed bun shop to make money, then the business will definitely be stronger than the stalls on the entire street. The gap is not a bun problem at all, but a huge gap in business acumen between the two sides. There is no need to play any vicious competition, just publicizing Ye Xi can smash their business......
But Ye Xi is here to learn sealing, not to set up a factory to engage in industry, so this kind of normal business that will trap his hands and feet, consume his energy, but is useless for cultivation, must not be done.
Combined with his current situation, Ye Xi summarized the characteristics of the trading he wants to do, so as to narrow down the scope of consideration.
First of all, the investment should be small, there is no doubt about this, and there is only a few taels of silver on the body.
Secondly, it is necessary to make money quickly, which is also quite necessary, because only by making quick money can you not be distracted and delay your cultivation progress.
In the end, if you can not only make money, but also promote cultivation and sharpen your sealing skills, then it is naturally very good.
Sum up...... The first thought that popped up in Ye Xi's mind was robbery!
To be honest, the robbery really met Ye Xi's requirements. The cost is low, and a kitchen knife used to scare people is enough. The money comes quickly, as long as you don't make a fuss, you can buy and sell in a minute at most. If you make trouble, you can also sharpen your actual combat experience by doing it. See, all three conditions are met.
Well, it seems like it can really be done...... Ye Xi chewed the bun thoughtfully, and really considered the feasibility of this transaction, the objective environment of Nightfall City is really suitable for this kind of business.
There is no problem with conscience and morality, anyway, even if it is a robbery, Ye Xi will not do anything to these poor coolies around him, how much silver can they have? If you want to rob, you can rob those nobles and rich businessmen, and you can also use a slogan of robbing the rich and helping the poor, and their reputation is ......
Really, not kidding. If it weren't for Ye Xi's sudden recollection of the scene in the noodle stall last night, and the warning left by the strange-looking official before leaving, he might have really done this business.
"It's a pity...... He must still have an impression of me, and this business cannot be done, at least for the time being...... Think again, think again...... Huh?"
"Ouch!"
was shaking his head and muttering, but Ye Xi, who didn't pay attention to the road, collided with someone, and subconsciously retreated to unload the force, Ye Xi was fine, but the person who hit him was on his back and fell backwards, it was a young man, fortunately, he was carrying a rattan basket behind him, and with this buffer, he avoided the danger of hitting the ground on the back of his head. But the basket contained something that resembled weeds and branches, but it spilled a little.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry...... "Knowing that he was wrong, Ye Xi apologized repeatedly, and after helping the other party up, he quickly put the spilled things back into the basket.
With such a sincere attitude, the angry young man who had all the dirty words in his throat had to swallow it back, and after looking back at the contents of the basket, he didn't lose his anger and said, "Go away, count me out of luck today." After saying that, he hurried around.
Ye Xi didn't care, and after apologizing from afar, he was about to raise his feet and leave, but the next moment, Ye Xi involuntarily sniffed, subconsciously looked at his hands, approached, and sniffed again.
Herb......
After practicing the pill in Yanyumen for a few days, the taste of the herb can still be distinguished. It was at this moment that suddenly,
A flash of lightning flashed from his mind, Ye Xi blinked, paused, turned around, looked at the young man from a distance, separated the crowd and walked into a store on the side of the road, the shop sign, Baicaotang...... In an instant, the vague buying and selling inspiration became clear......
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