Chapter 118: Madam Linglong's First Appearance
That person was so polite that no one could say a harsh word to him.
But that was difficult for Feng Miao to say based on her own personality. She was just a little maid now and there was nothing she couldn't say.
"Madam, this Shenxianju is too contemptuous. It's just a place for gambling on stones. Miss, when you gambled on stones in other places, the boss always invited you in with kind words. Why do you have to suffer such humiliation here? I think this place doesn't have any good stones at all. It's just trying to make money." Lin Xi deliberately said in the tone of a maid.
This really hit the doorman's sore spot, and he immediately frowned and said, "You are wrong. We have been open for ten years at Shenxianju, and we rely on word of mouth. You guys must be from other places, and you dare to question our Shenxianju like this."
Lin Xi retorted fearlessly, "So what if we are from other places? I think you Shenxianju are deliberately bullying us from other places. Why can't we enter the auction of a broken stone?"
The man frowned, "That's the rule."
"Inappropriate rules should be changed in a timely manner to avoid a lack of business in the future."
The man didn't expect that Lin Xi was such a good talker, and he really couldn't win against her in an argument.
Soon, the noise at the door attracted the boss.
"What's going on?" The boss first looked at the guy guarding the door.
The clerk pointed at the three people and said, "They are coming to participate in the auction of Shenxianju, but they don't have an invitation."
The boss's expression changed instantly. "Have you forgotten what I told you? If a new customer comes, just pay a hundred taels of silver and you will be an honored guest of my Shenxianju."
Lin Xi heard three words from the boss's tone - greedy for money.
It's just a qualification to participate in the auction, but it costs one hundred taels of silver. This business is really profitable.
If she had known earlier, she should have done this job. She would make money like the sky is falling.
If Xiao Yongyan knew what Lin Xi was thinking, he would laugh out loud. It is not that easy to open a gambling stone shop. The most important thing is to have someone in charge.
Without strong connections, this store would not be able to open.
Feng Miao calmly asked Xiao Yongyan for his opinion, while Lin Xi deliberately held Feng Miao's hand and said, "Madam, it's only a hundred taels of silver. It's not like we can't afford it."
Receiving Lin Xi's hint, Feng Miao said, "It's just a hundred taels, just explain it clearly."
As he spoke, Lin Xi took out a hundred taels of silver and handed it to the boss.
When the boss saw the banknotes, he was overjoyed. He immediately put on a warm and welcoming attitude and took the three people in.
After passing through the corridor, the three of them arrived at the gambling stone scene.
This is an antique wooden house with more than a dozen bosses sitting inside. It can be seen that they are quite wealthy.
When they saw Lin Xi and the others come in, everyone's eyes were focused on them. There was no other reason except that they didn't know them.
Almost all the people who come to participate are acquaintances. If an unfamiliar person suddenly appears, everyone will be very curious and ask who this person is.
Lin Xi felt that this was a good day for Madam Linglong to "debut", and patted Feng Miao's arm lightly.
Feng Miao was such a smart person that she immediately understood what Lin Xi meant and introduced herself to everyone, "Nice to meet you. I'm Linglong, from the capital."
When everyone heard Feng Miao say that he was from the capital, there was a hint of envy on their faces.
They live in this remote place, and although they deal with many people for business, few people have actually been to the capital.
Feng Miao said that his capital city was at the feet of the emperor.
"But since you are from the capital, why did you come to our Xucheng?" someone asked.
Feng Miao didn't say much, maintaining his mysterious personality, and only said, "It's inconvenient to say more."
If someone doesn't want to speak, it's difficult for everyone to force them.
There was one more person among the people gambling on stones. Everyone was curious, but didn't think it was a big deal.
Soon, the gambling on stones officially began.
The rules are very simple. Every time a stone is brought out, everyone can bid freely and the highest bidder wins.
The first stone that came up was only the size of a watermelon. It was almost impossible to find jade in it, but it was possible to find some other small things.
Lin Xi had no interest in the first stone, and became even more bored after seeing the second one, which was still not big enough.
Lin Xi took the opportunity to pour tea and whispered in Feng Miao's ear, "If possible, I will knock on the table three times."
Feng Miao nodded slightly, indicating that she understood.
However, the stones on the stage passed by one after another, and Feng Miao never made a move from beginning to end.
"Okay, bosses, today's appetizers end here. Next is our main event. You can take a break. It will take some time for the food to come." said the waiter on the stage.
After shooting for so long, something is finally going to be released.
This was the half-time break, and everyone was walking around and chatting, and soon someone came to Lin Xi's table.
"Madam, I didn't see you take any action from beginning to end." said the fat boss.
Feng Miao remained calm and said, "They are just small things. I am not interested in them."
The fat boss became interested. "Madam, do you mean, have you played with it?"
Feng Miao put down the teacup and said calmly, "I've opened a few."
The fat boss didn't quite believe what he said. "How about this, if you can find a real jade today, I will give you my entire shop?"
The people around him heard this and joked, "Old Chen, you're here again. Your shop has been sold out to you more than 800 times. It's good enough that your father didn't beat you to death."
The fat boss didn't think he had any problem at all. "Where did I get the money for gambling on the stone? It was all from betting with others."
From what others said, Lin Xi learned a little bit that Boss Chen loved to make bets with others. He was very frank with his words and would often use his own shop as collateral.
He had made bets with others here more than once and earned a lot of silver from others, at least a hundred taels.
"How about you think about it? If I win, you give me ten taels of silver." Lao Chen said, "You won't suffer any loss, so ten taels of silver is nothing."
Feng Miao originally didn't want to pay attention to Old Chen, but Lin Xi thought this was a good opportunity to become famous.
"I say, you never ask before speaking. Our young lady is famous in the capital for her sharp eyes. My wife can tell at a glance whether there is jade in a stone." Lin Xi said deliberately.
Lao Chen thought it was funny, "We are all human beings, so can our eyes see into stones?"
"This is a unique skill, how can I tell you?" Lin Xi curled her lips, really like a little maid.
Xiao Yongyan, who was standing by, couldn't help laughing. It was the first time he saw such a lively lady.
"Madam, just make a bet with him and let him see the world. It just so happens that we just arrived and don't have a place to stay." Lin Xi instigated.
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