"I heard that the weaving workshop in the neighboring village has very good skills and sufficient raw materials." Shen Qiqi said as she walked, looking forward to learning more weaving techniques.
Arriving at the neighboring village, Shen Qiqi found the owner of the workshop, Wang, and immediately started praising him: "Boss Wang, I've heard a lot about you! I heard that your workshop is famous far and wide, and the straw hats you weave are so exquisite, they are simply amazing! We came here mainly to learn from you, and by the way, ask if we can buy some raw materials."
Boss Wang is a short and fat middle-aged man. He squinted his eyes and his face was full of smiles, just like a cat that had successfully stolen some fish: "No, no, you are too kind, little girl! We have a small workshop and we just want to make a living." Although he spoke modestly, there was a hint of pride in Boss Wang's eyes.
Lu Qing also agreed, "Boss Wang, we want to buy some wheat straw. Is it convenient for you to buy it here?"
Boss Wang's smile froze for a moment, and a hint of caution flashed in his eyes: "Wheat straw... well, our workshop doesn't even have enough. I'm afraid..."
Shen Qiqi observed the man's expression and immediately understood what Boss Wang meant: He doesn't want to sell it!
She felt a little disappointed, but she still smiled. "Boss Wang, we don't need too much. Just a little bit is enough! Look, we came all this way here. We can't go back empty-handed, right?"
Boss Wang rubbed his hands together, his eyes twinkling as he continued to laugh. "It's really not that I don't want to help. It's just that our workshop has been overwhelmed with orders lately, and we're running low on raw materials! Little girl, if only you had come a few days earlier!"
Shen Qiqi and Lu Qing looked at each other and saw helplessness in each other's eyes.
Boss Wang clearly doesn't want to sell it to them!
Lu Qing wanted to try again: "Boss Wang, the price is negotiable..."
"No way!" Boss Wang refused outright, his tone becoming somewhat impatient. "You should look somewhere else!"
A feeling of powerlessness surged in her heart. Shen Qiqi suppressed the frustration in her heart and forced a smile: "Okay, sorry to bother Boss Wang."
Turning around and walking out of the workshop, Shen Qiqi's mood was extremely depressed.
What should I do?
Without raw materials, wouldn't her "get rich with a straw hat" plan be ruined?
At this moment, Shen Qiqi caught a glimpse of several workers sitting under the shade of a tree outside the workshop to rest.
Her mind moved, her steps turned...
"Brother, what are you doing..." Shen Qiqi walked outside the workshop and saw several workers sitting under the shade of a tree. One of them was holding a dry cigarette in his hand, puffing out smoke, looking leisurely and comfortable.
She walked forward with a smile and called out sweetly, "Hello, big brother!"
The workers were stunned, put down their pipes, and looked curiously at the girl who was simply dressed but had a bright smile.
Shen Qiqi didn't hesitate and started chatting with them in a familiar manner: "Brothers, I think your craftsmanship is really good. You weave straw hats quickly and well. It's really admirable!"
The workers were delighted by the compliments and became humble.
Shen Qiqi struck while the iron was hot and pretended to be distressed and said, "Alas, we also want to learn this craft, but we can't find the right raw materials. It's really frustrating!"
An older worker blew out a puff of smoke and looked at Shen Qiqi sympathetically: "Little girl, it's not that we don't want to help you, it's just that Boss Wang is very strict and doesn't allow us to sell raw materials privately."
When Shen Qiqi heard this, she immediately understood the point. It seemed that Boss Wang was an "old stingy" person!
Her eyes rolled, a plan came to her mind, and she lowered her voice in a mysterious tone, "Brother, I understand, I understand! I won't make things difficult for you. I just want to ask, besides Boss Wang's place, is there any other place to get wheat straw?"
The workers exchanged glances, seeming to hesitate.
Seeing this, Shen Qiqi quickly added fuel to the fire: "Brothers, just consider it a favor! We are a small business, it's not easy! If I can find the raw materials, I will definitely not treat you unfairly!"
There is always a brave man when there is a big reward. This saying is indeed true.
A young worker finally couldn't help but speak up: "Little girl, let me tell you, there's a wild wheat straw field over there on the back hill, but..." He paused and lowered his voice, "That's Boss Wang's territory, and he has people watching over it!"
Shen Qiqi's eyes lit up and she almost jumped up with excitement.
It will be easy if we have clues!
She thanked the workers and took Lu Qing's hand and walked towards the back mountain.
Following the direction given by the workers, they found the wild straw field.
Sure enough, the wheat straw grew tall and strong, exactly the raw material they needed!
However, next to the straw field, there stood a simple shed, in which sat a burly man, staring at them with a fierce look.
"Oh my god! This old Wang is so cruel!" Shen Qiqi stomped her feet in anger.
Lu Qing patted her shoulder and comforted her: "Don't worry, we will think of a solution."
A depressing atmosphere spread between the two of them.
Shen Qiqi bit her lip and glanced around. Suddenly, her gaze fixed, and she pointed at a house not far away and said, "Lu Qing, look..." "Lu Qing, look at that house, there are a lot of wheat straw drying in front of the door!" Shen Qiqi's eyes lit up, as if she had discovered a new world.
Lu Qing followed her gaze and saw that the entrance to a farmyard was covered with golden wheat straw, sparkling in the sun. It was simply a "wheat straw paradise"!
"Let's go! Let's go ask!" Shen Qiqi pulled Lu Qing and walked towards the family excitedly.
The two of them came to the gate of the courtyard, where a kind-looking old lady was sitting at the gate picking vegetables.
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