Cannon Fodder: Forced Counterattack

"Where has he been?"

"Young Master Ao has left the Blessed Inn, and is now heading to Mang City."

"Mang City..."

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As night fell, the rain was much lighter. Ao Ran led his horse and walked in the city. It seemed as if he hadn’t been drenched in the drizzle. There were many people coming and going on the street. It seemed that the shopkeeper was right. This place is indeed a hub. Pedestrians on the street are different, dressed in a variety of styles, with high nose bridges and deep eye sockets in fur sweaters, elegant laymen in Hanfu long gowns, Jianghu people in short shirts and strong outfits with swords, both men and women. Looking at the people around you, it’s really a bit different. Living in the vast world, walking in the rivers and lakes, seeing the prosperity and the joy of the world.

Ao Ran asked a person on the side of the road where the pawn shop was. He needed money for a long trip. Unfortunately, he was in a hurry to go out and basically didn't bring a few cents with him. Fortunately, the jade pendant hanging around his waist seemed to be quite valuable. During the period, he could only use it for his own use with the cheek, and waited for a while to see if he could exchange some money.

Walking along the way, there are a variety of shops, rich and varied, and you can buy everything. It can basically be seen that most of the needs of travelers in the past can be met. These shops may not look big, but they are also overcrowded.

Ao Ran led the horse, and walked for a quarter of an hour before arriving at the pawn shop. He was wearing a coarse linen dress, which was worthless at first glance. ——Although he is a handsome young man, his clothes are too ordinary. He is probably a poor ghost.

Ao Ran still knows how to observe words and demeanor, but he doesn't care, after all, he doesn't plan to be a pawn shop here directly. These days, he has to shop around for everything. According to his understanding, there are three or four pawn shops in this city. Appraisal here.

"Shopkeeper, please take a look at this piece of jade."

The shopkeeper reluctantly raised his head impatiently, but it didn't matter if he didn't look at it, he couldn't move his eyeballs when he saw it. They are in this line of work, nothing else, they still have eyesight - white as fat, even in color, There is no trace of variegation or blemish, and it is half the size of a palm. At first glance, it looks like a complete piece of jade carving. The shopkeeper's eyes suddenly widened, and he hooked his neck to take a closer look. It is also extremely extraordinary, it is definitely a master's handwriting, and the patterns on it are carved so lifelike that people can't take their eyes off it.

Seeing his expression, Ao Ran knew that this thing was definitely valuable.

But the shopkeeper hurriedly restrained his expression, coughed twice, with a disdainful expression, "Bring it to me to have a look, it looks like nothing, it can't be sold at any price."

Ao Ran rolled her eyes in her heart—opening her eyes and talking nonsense.

Now it's time to fight for acting skills, Ao Ran raised his eyebrows with a sneer, not only did he not pass the jade to the shopkeeper, but directly took it back into his arms, his expression was even more arrogant and disdainful than that of the shopkeeper, "Tsk, I thought the pawnshops in Mangcheng were all You are knowledgeable, and now it seems that it is nothing more than that, you don’t need to look at it, and you can’t see anything when you look at it.”

After saying that, he turned and left without hesitation.

The shopkeeper obviously didn't react, he had never seen such a capricious customer, he left as soon as he said it, without ambiguity at all, such a fine jade is really rare, how could he miss it, he said anxiously, "Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey! Young master, stay away, young master, stay away!"

While talking, he ran out from behind the counter to stop Ao Ran, "My lord, why are you so impatient, you have something to discuss, this business is all you come and go, you can't make a decision at once."

Ao Ran glanced at him lightly, "It's worth coming and going if you come and go. The shopkeeper doesn't look like a real person. I don't want to be taken advantage of."

The shopkeeper was also thick-skinned. He let out an "ouch" and sighed, "Look, look at what the young master said—it hurts people's heart! Is the old man a real person? The young master has to understand it deeply, just like This jade, don’t you have to look at it carefully, there are always errors at first glance.”

Ao Ran was aroused by his two "well" goosebumps, endured it, and reluctantly said, "Since you are a real person, you can directly estimate the price, how much is suitable!"

The shopkeeper took the jade and looked at it over and over for a long time, the more he looked at it, the more he admired it, what a beautiful jade, a rare and rare jade!

But there were only three surprises on his face, "It is indeed a good piece of jade, and it is a valuable object!"

Ao Ran watched his performance calmly, "Then how much will the shopkeeper give?"

"Well... jade is indeed a good jade, but now the market for jade is not good, so I don't want to sell it again, but I have a conscience, and I will give you a higher price than the market price, 300 taels! Absolutely good The price, the old and the young are not deceived."

Ao Ran glanced at him, and took the jade back, "The shopkeeper is treating me like a fool. I don't know what the price of this jade is? 300 taels? You can play by yourself."

After staying in Jing's house for a long time, I have some idea of ​​the price. This piece of jade is at least a thousand taels, but 300 taels is just trying to fool him. What's wrong?

This time, Ao Ran didn't turn his head, and let the shopkeeper chase after the price increase, and ignored him. This person is not a real person at first glance, no matter how much he discusses, he will not give a good price, wasting time in vain.

After leaving, Ao Ran turned around and went to another house. He was a kind old man who was quite sincere, "Young master, this jade is really good. It's a pity that it's such a quality and color. It's hard to find another one in a short time. I can't ask for it."

Ao Ran responded with a smile, "It's really helpless, I need money urgently, and I ask the old man to give me a conscience price."

The old man put the jade back into Ao Ran's hand, "Hey, although I like it very much, but my shop here is small, and I want to give you a conscience price, but I can't afford it. I suggest you go to Lai Bao's pawnshop. Sincerity, I can give you a good price."

Ao Ran was also very happy when he heard the words, and he clasped his fists in salute and said, "Thank you, old man. May the old man prosper in business and make money."

"To borrow my son's auspicious words, I will also give you a wake-up call. Don't buy it below 500 taels. Your jade is worth more than this, but when it is a thing, it will always be damaged. This price is the bottom line."

Ao Ran hastily thanked her.

"Besides, there are many people in Mangcheng, and it is chaotic. There are all kinds of goods, so be careful." The old man not only had a kind face, but also a good heart. Ao Ran was also really grateful and thanked him several times before leaving.

Laibao's pawn shop is still some distance away, and horses are not allowed in the city, so Ao Ran led the horse and asked several people to find the place.

On the third floor, people come and go, coming in and out, so annoying.

It is indeed much larger than the first two pawnshops, with bright lights and rich decorations.

Compared to the first restaurant where people order dishes, this place is very good. All visitors are customers, regardless of their clothes or social status. The boy at the door is even more attentive to lead the horse for Ao Ran, and also feed the horse for free.

After entering the shop, the clerk even asked earnestly. Hearing that Ao Ran wanted to become a jade, he hurriedly led him upstairs, "Young master, please, if you want to become a jade, I will recommend our Master Zhu to you. He is a famous master in our shop." Jade appraiser, you have a good eye, and the custodian is satisfied."

When he went upstairs, the clerk directly led him into a private room. There were so many people. He had to wait in line outside to get in. During the period, tea and snacks were provided for free. Ao Ran couldn't help praising him.

Shopkeeper Zhu looked about 50 to 300 years old, quite thin, with extremely sharp eyes, and a bit indifferent. Even when he saw the jade in Ao Ran's hand, his expression was very calm, as if he had really seen the world and studied it for a long time. Then he raised his head and said, "One thousand three hundred taels."

Don't say anything else, just this one, it's really a bit unfathomable, although the price is less than what the kind old man said, but it's also much more honest than the first one.

Knowing that there is room for negotiation, Ao Ran sat still, "Master Zhu deceived me, don't you understand? 300 taels is too much."

The surname Zhu looked up at him, and said coldly, "How much does the young master want?"

Ao Ran smiled, "2000 taels, one cent is not too much, one cent is not much, if you like it, I will take it."

"The old man may not be very happy about it. For 2000 taels, the young master is really good at talking like a lion!"

Ao Ran didn't feel flinching at all, "You are an expert in jade, this kind of good jade is usually hard to come by, as long as you have the goods, it's easy to get rid of it, and it's not difficult for you to double the price at that time, but if It would be a pity to miss it.”

He raised his eyes to look at Ao Ran, his eyes were still sharp, "It's easy for the young master to say, these items can't be sold if you want to, and I'm willing to give you room to bargain, but 2000 taels is not negotiable."