The Age of Rebirth: Winning since the educated youth went to the countryside

After staying at the mushroom cultivation base for a while and seeing that there was nothing to do, Zhou Ziwen got up and went home.

Today he plans to go to the county town to see if he can sell the old turtle at home.

This old turtle of his is a good thing. If he meets someone who knows the business, it will be no problem to sell it for one or two hundred yuan.

After all, this old turtle is there in terms of size and age, and it is impossible to sell it at a low price.

If he can't get a good price, he would rather not sell it.

After returning home, Zhou Ziwen fished the old turtle out of the stone jar, put it in a bucket, and rode his bicycle to the county town.

Having stayed in the countryside for so long and having been to the county town many times, Zhou Ziwen is already very familiar with this place.

Perhaps because we arrived late today, the county town was more lively than usual, with people coming and going and a wide variety of stalls.

Zhou Ziwen walked through the bustling crowd and headed straight for the state-owned hotel.

It was dinner time and the restaurant was filled with aromas. The diners were either chatting in low voices or eating with relish, creating a harmonious scene.

He found a seat in a corner and sat down, then skillfully ordered a bowl of shredded pork noodles.

He has no trouble selling his old stuff, but since he has come to a state-owned restaurant, he might as well ask first.

"Comrade, may I ask if your manager is here?"

Looking at the waiter who was cleaning the table next to him, Zhou Ziwen asked politely.

"You're looking for our manager?"

The waiter glanced at Zhou Ziwen, and perhaps because he looked calm and his every word and action exuded a carefree and unrestrained vibe, the waiter did not seem impatient.

"Yes, I have something good that I want to show your manager."

Zhou Ziwen nodded.

"What good stuff? Our restaurant has a fixed supply channel and we don't accept anything."

The waiter glanced at the bucket at Zhou Ziwen's feet with a dazed expression.

He had encountered many cases like Zhou Ziwen. Most of them were people who got some wild game and sold it in restaurants.

"Haha, this is a real good thing, could you please shout it out for me?"

Seeing the waiter's gaze, Zhou Ziwen moved the bucket in front of him and then removed the hay covering the old turtle.

"Ah? What kind of old turtle is this? Why is it so big?"

Seeing the old turtle in the bucket, the waiter exclaimed in surprise.

"It's big, right? This thing is good stuff."

Zhou Ziwen was a little proud. It was not possible for ordinary people to get such a big turtle.

It is because he is so capable that he dares to go to such a dangerous place as the deep water pool.

"Xiao Zhao, what's the matter?"

At this moment, a middle-aged man with a kind face came out of the hotel.

Judging from his appearance, he should be the one in charge of the hotel.

"you are?"

Zhou Ziwen asked tentatively.

"Hello, comrade. I am the manager of the hotel. What can I do for you?"

"Hello, Manager. I caught an old turtle and I'd like you to take a look at it."

Zhou Ziwen pointed to the bucket in front of him.

The manager walked closer and saw the old turtle in the bucket.

This old turtle is huge, and its shell has a dark glow.

The manager's eyes lit up instantly.

He leaned over to take a closer look and exclaimed, "Wow, this old turtle is quite old! Where did you get it from?"

Zhou Ziwen smiled and said calmly: "I got this old turtle with great difficulty. Is the manager interested?"

"Of course I'm interested, brother. My last name is Li, so you can just call me Manager Li."

Manager Li said anxiously.

He was worried about not being able to find something good to give as a gift, but he didn't expect to come across such a good thing.

"Hello, Manager Li."

When Zhou Ziwen saw Manager Li’s expression, he knew it was a safe bet.

He calmly lowered his head and looked at the old turtle in the bucket. He looked as if his attention was attracted by the old turtle.

"Brother, I want this old turtle of yours. How much do you want for it?"

Manager Li pulled Zhou Ziwen aside and asked in a low voice.

"Manager Li, to be honest, I got this old turtle from a deep pond with great difficulty. You should be an expert on this. This old turtle is at least fifteen years old. I weighed it and it weighs eight pounds and four ounces, so the price cannot be lower."

Zhou Ziwen said.

"Little brother, I know it's not easy for you to come here, can you give me a fair price?"

Manager Li asked anxiously.

"Okay, okay, I'll sell it for 298."

Zhou Ziwen said with a smile.

When Manager Li heard the price, he couldn't help but frowned, obviously thinking that the price was too high.

But he was reluctant to give up.

Firstly, this old turtle is really rare, and secondly, he needs it urgently. The price is a bit high, but it is not unacceptable.

But even though he had a plan in mind, he looked embarrassed, "Little brother, the price you gave is too high. How can you sell it like this?"

"Manager Li, this is really not expensive. I risked my life to fish this old turtle out of a deep pool. Two hundred and ninety-eight is really not expensive." Zhou Ziwen shook his head.

To be honest, his price is a bit expensive.

According to his desired price, one hundred and fifty would be enough.

But who made Manager Li act so anxious?

It's not a good deal if you're pushing others too hard, but if you're helping others in a hurry, then the price won't be the same.

He was sure that Manager Li wanted to buy it, so he raised the price temporarily.

"Your old turtle is indeed rare, but the price is too expensive. How about I offer you two hundred yuan?" Manager Li pondered for a moment and started to bargain.

"two hundred?"

Zhou Ziwen shook his head. "It's too low. I have only one of these old turtles. If you don't want them, I can sell them to someone else right away."

As he said this, he pretended to take the bucket away.

"No, no, no, little brother, look at you, why are you still so anxious?" Seeing this, Manager Li hurriedly grabbed Zhou Ziwen.

He hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "How about this, two hundred and fifty, two hundred and fifty and I'll buy it."

"But little brother, if you get something good like this in the future, you must give it to me!"

"Okay, two hundred and fifty is two hundred and fifty. Manager Li, don't worry, you are so straightforward. I will definitely send it to you in the future." Zhou Ziwen patted his chest and promised.

Although the number two hundred and fifty is a bit unlucky, this money is auspicious!

If he can earn 250 yuan a day, he would be fine with it.

"Haha, okay, young man, you are quite straightforward. I will go get the money for you right away." Manager Li was overjoyed when he heard this. He asked Zhou Ziwen to wait here for a while, then turned around and went into the restaurant.

After a while, Manager Li came out with a stack of big unity notes.

"Little brother, count it and see if it is correct?" Manager Li handed the money to Zhou Ziwen.

Zhou Ziwen took the money, counted it quickly, and nodded, "That's right, Manager Li, you can take it away!"

"Haha, okay, little brother, next time you have good stuff like this, you must remember to send it to me." Manager Li quickly hugged the old turtle in his arms and began to give instructions.

"Don't worry, I will."