251. Auction
Fanlou is the largest Fengyue place in Baima, and it is also the largest trading field, there are countless things that can be bought and sold in it, and its popularity is comparable to the red-sleeved Qingcheng of Dongao.
There is a rule in the building that every night before the market opens, the gong hanging in front of the gatehouse must be sounded, and this implication is also a blockbuster.
In the beginning, this gong was sounded by the owner of the building, but since the owner gave up the family business, this power has been handed over to the successor.
But in order to commemorate the landlord, several loyal customers of Fanlou have donated money to buy the power to beat the gong, and over time it is the stand-in of the owner of the mansion who can come forward to strike the gong, representing a kind of glory.
Since it is glory, then there is an extraordinary treatment all night, including the right of first choice of all beauties, ten maids to serve closely, and the top banquet, and at the time of the treasure auction, the honorary landlord also has a buyout right, that is, he cannot bid after bidding.
Of course, these treatments do not come for nothing, and the price required is enormous.
This price is that the gong striker has to pay the price when the building was built, of course, this is only the price of the first generation of the building, but the price is as high as 5,000 taels of silver.
Therefore, the first to knock down the gong is not the proponents of the prosperous buildings, or the rich and powerful, and ordinary people dare not touch it.
Of course, if someone rings the gong and is unwilling to pay the price, then he will be included in the black list of Fanlou, and even become persona non grata in the entire White Horse City, and be swept out of the city.
This businessman looked down on the obscene man, so he wanted others to look good, but in the end he didn't expect that it was himself who was looked at and laughed at.
Although the lewd man was dressed in disguise, anyone who was familiar with him could tell that he was a fire-eyed Xiaofei, and he had been in this White Horse City for two days.
In the past two days, Xiao Fei has been wandering around the streets and alleys, seemingly wandering around, but he is inquiring about the affairs of White Horse City, not only the prosperous buildings, but also the affairs of the City Lord's Mansion.
So this time the merchant just kicked the iron plate, and when he took out the thick stack of silver tickets, his face was distorted.
Xiao Fei walked beside the merchant at this moment, like a powerful minion, drove the other guests around, greeted the merchant to the second floor, and then began to order food on his own initiative.
The businessman can't say much, although he can deny Xiaofei's identity, but if he does this, people will think that he is unwilling to become an honorary landlord, and even doubt his financial resources, which will greatly lose face.
Xiao Fei is naturally optimistic about this, in fact, he has long been aiming at this big-bellied businessman, this person is called Jia Fangfang, and he is the big proprietor of the rich Jia side of White Horse City, and it is not an exaggeration to describe it as a family wealth.
Although it is not a dime a dime to let him give out this five thousand taels, it is definitely not a big deal, but this Jia side is a little stingy, and he has to hesitate to spend a thousand taels on weekdays, not to mention spending five thousand taels for a false name.
Seeing Xiao Fei shopping for all kinds of delicacies and beauties, Jia Fang whispered to him: "Boy, I underestimate you, just eat and drink, but dare to play Lao Tzu, you don't want to die?"
Xiao Fei smiled and said: "With such an identity as a big official, how can you have a problem with me and a small people, I think you are the leader of this cornucopia." ”
Jia Yifang said with white eyes: "The cornucopia has always been a dispute between those local tyrants, do you think you, a small citizen in the market, can imagine it?"
For Jia's disdain, Xiao Fei piled those delicacies in front of him, and then still smiled and groaned: "I naturally can't think of it, but doesn't the honorary landlord still have the power to buy out a treasure? Maybe it's a priceless treasure." ”
Jia Fang shook his head and said: "Ignorance, at first glance, you haven't seen the world, do you know that the cornucopia has three stages, if the donation of silver is insufficient, you can't enter the next stage at all, do you think this honorary landlord is so good, otherwise why don't those Song stallheads and Jiang Caizhu fight?"
These Xiaofei naturally don't know, in fact, in addition to the frequent visitors of Fanlou, those small people in the market naturally don't know.
Xiao Fei's movements are still very quick, and after a while, everything will be ready, looking at this kid's quick energy, Jia Fang's anger at being teased just now is also a lot less.
"The big proprietor should be very rich in your appearance, and you can count as a figure in White Horse City, so what are you afraid of, go with those rich people, and take down the top spot tonight, maybe a million profits." Xiao Fei grabbed the two beauties at this moment and said to Jia Fangfang.
Jia Fang was patted by Xiaofei, and he enjoyed it very much, he was indeed rich in White Horse City, but he was still a lot worse than some rich people, especially in some businesses, and was squeezed out by some local tyrants, just because he was too insidious and slammed, and he would only make benefits for himself.
"It's not so easy, you think everyone is like you kid, the frog at the bottom of the well. Although Jia Fang was still scolding, his tone was much better.
"Yes, yes, I am naturally shallow, otherwise I wouldn't have to borrow the east wind of the big boss, but although I have a low status, I have a way to help the big boss. Although Xiao Fei said it humbly, the last sentence was unfathomable.
Jia Fang naturally didn't believe it, in his heart, Xiaofei, this kid was the one who took advantage of the situation to drill the camp.
Xiao Fei smiled and stopped talking, at this moment his goal has been achieved, although this Jia side is dissatisfied with him, he has a good face, at least in this environment, he will not do anything to Xiao Fei. Coupled with Xiao Fei's words, he was even less wary of Xiao Fei.
At this moment, the sound of drums came from downstairs, and then a group of tulle dancers floated out and danced in the center of the hall, which looked beautiful under the reflection of the colorful glass on the top of the building.
While the dancing girl was dancing, a group of servants in green clothes walked among the distinguished guests with jade plates, kneeling down everywhere they went, and whispered something to ask.
Some of those guests only paid attention to the singing and dancing, and did not look at these jade plates, but most of them still paid attention to the jade saucers and threw down their name tags.
This move should confirm the quota of the cornucopia, of course, this quota should not come out of thin air, it requires a certain price, and this price is naturally gold and silver.
A song and dance was followed by an ensemble of piano and flute, and at this moment, the literati and artists on the first floor began to recite poems and snuggle up with the wine and beauties.
As for some gamblers, they have already gone up to the third floor and started gambling in the dark. The gambling game here is not the pattern of gathering rich gambling stalls, there are three religions and nine streams. Instead, the private room is served in the attic, and the surrounding atmosphere is also full of elegance.
The atmosphere is elegant, but the gambling game is turbulent, and gamblers are immersed in it and can't extricate themselves.
The sound of the glamorous sound permeated the building, Xiao Fei was very relaxed at the moment, and with this big official, he was happy to enjoy a free dinner. But his purpose was more than just enjoyment, because he knew what the jackpot would be tonight.