"Yes, we want to buy 55 small stoves. If the price in our store cannot be lower, we will not buy them and save money to buy food. Then we can spend some time to make a few more clay stoves ourselves." said Yun the butcher.
"Brother Yun, the weather now is perfect for drying the clay stove. It's hot, the sun is bright, and there's no need to worry about rain. I think it's great to dry the clay stove myself."
"Of course. It'll just take some time and some water. It won't cost much."
The waiter watched Butcher Yun and Old Man Wu chattering away in unison. He began to panic. After all, it wasn't often that many customers wanted to buy so many small stoves at once.
If the deal fell through because of him, he thought the shopkeeper would definitely scold him and might even fine him.
So, the clerk wiped the sweat from his face and said, "How about you wait for me for a moment while I go call our shopkeeper?"
"Okay, then we'll wait for you here for a while." Old Man Wu readily agreed to the young man's request.
After hearing what Old Man Wu said, the young man quickly ran to the shopkeeper. He whispered to the shopkeeper about the situation. After the shopkeeper heard what he said, he walked towards Yun the butcher and the others.
"My fellow villager, the price our young man just quoted is indeed not high. After all, the quality of the small stove is there, and it is worth the price."
"But, as you said, if you make a clay stove yourself, it really doesn't cost much. And the weather now is suitable for drying the clay stove." The shopkeeper said loudly.
"Yes, shopkeeper, you understand us. It's not easy for us farmers to save money, and the price of grain is high now. If it weren't for keeping warm in cold weather, we really wouldn't be willing to spend money to buy a small stove." Old Man Wu said helplessly.
"Yes, boss. We are also thinking of buying a similar small stove so that we don't have to make it ourselves. We are on the road every day and it's really tiring." Yun the butcher also said.
"Boss, if you can give us a discount, please give us a lower price. We are also a group of refugees. I buy so many small stoves not only for my own family, but also for most people in the village who are waiting to use them." Yun Yiyi explained.
"Boss, please tell us another price. If we can accept it, we will buy it. If we can't, we won't buy it. Let's go back early to make the clay stove." Xie Zirui also added fuel to the fire.
After listening to everyone's words, the shopkeeper felt that Yun the Butcher and his men were sincere in wanting to buy. However, if the price was too high, they would not accept it.
The shopkeeper fiddled with his abacus for a while before saying, "I can see you really want to buy my stove. Of course, I'm also sincere about selling it."
"No matter what, I can't turn away customers who come to my store. Let me name a price and you two can work it out."
"The boy just quoted you one and a half taels of silver each. I'll give you a discount of one tael of silver each."
"To be honest, the reason I can give you such a big discount is that this small stove is made locally, so I saved the shipping cost. If it were in the provincial capital, the cost of shipping the small stove would be more than one or two taels of silver." The shopkeeper said sincerely.
Butcher Yun glanced at Old Man Wu, who nodded. Although the price was higher than expected, the quality of the small stove was indeed good and well worth the price.
As the weather gets colder, I'll need to use the stove every day. If it's not of good quality, I won't be able to buy one in the freezing cold, and it won't be useful any more. So, I might as well spend a little more money and get it done in one go. Old Man Wu pondered this.
"Okay, boss, you're really straightforward. Although the price you offered is still a bit high, we'll accept it for its excellent quality."
"Please ask the waiter to help us count the fifty-five small stoves." Yun the butcher said readily.
"Dad, let's buy a small stove for our family. The mule cart we are driving today can accommodate two small stoves." Yun Yiyi said, pulling Yun the butcher's arm.
"Uncle Yun, I opened it and saw that it can indeed accommodate two small stoves. It will be more convenient to cook then." Xie Zirui also said.
"Grandpa Wu, your mule cart is the same as mine, so you also need to buy an extra stove." Yun Yiyi reminded Old Man Wu.
"Yiyi, does my family also have two small stoves? Okay, then I'll buy an extra small stove for my family. Yiyi, if you hadn't told me, I really wouldn't know. I haven't even gone into the carriage at my house to take a closer look." Old Man Wu said embarrassedly.
"Grandpa Wu, when we get back, Brother Zirui and I will show it to you."
"Okay, then I'll trouble you two." Old Man Wu said happily.
"Shopkeeper, let's add two more small stoves, making a total of fifty-seven." Yun the butcher said to the shopkeeper.
"Okay, wait a moment. I'll have the boys count them. Don't worry, I'll have them check them carefully and tie them up with ropes."
"Okay, boss, please calculate the amount. We will pay the money first. There are six water tanks as well. Let's calculate the price together." Yun the butcher pointed to the large water tank.
The shopkeeper asked the clerk the price of the water tanks, and he quickly calculated the total using his abacus. He then reported the total to Yun the butcher.
Yun Yiyi also calculated it mentally and found the same amount of money as the shopkeeper.
Yun Yiyi nodded to Yun the Butcher, who saw it and paid the money to the shopkeeper.
So Yun the Butcher and his companions walked out of the grocery store and waited next to the mule cart for the boy to deliver the goods.
After waiting for more than ten minutes, five young men came out carrying water tanks and stacks of small stoves.
Butcher Yun and Old Man Wu carefully checked and made sure that the water tank and small stove were intact before loading them onto the mule cart with the help of their servants.
The owner of the grocery store was very attentive and even asked the boy to spread a thick layer of hay on the mule cart before loading the goods.
Yun the Butcher and his friends were very satisfied. The products they bought from this grocery store were of good quality, and the service was warm and thoughtful.
After installing the water tank and the small stove, Yun the Butcher and his companions drove the mule cart to look for a cloth shop.
Yun Yiyi and Xie Zirui felt that the carriage was a bit stuffy, so they sat outside the carriage with Yun the Butcher.
"Someone come quickly, someone is stealing my money. Is there anyone who can help me?" A burst of crying came from far away.
Yun Yiyi saw a man quickly overtaking the mule cart.
"Someone come quickly. There's a thief." The cries were getting closer and closer.
"Dad, there's a thief stealing money. Let me see if I can help?" After saying that, Yun Yiyi suddenly jumped off the donkey cart and quickly ran towards the thief in front.
"Yiyi, you can't go!" Yun the butcher shouted anxiously.
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