Chapter 421: Bragging
Chen Zhancai was flattered by the waiter and forgot his true identity for a moment. He casually took out two taels of silver from his pocket and prepared to pay for a few days' stay.
Before Chen Zhancai could say anything, the waiter mistakenly thought it was a tip for him, and took it immediately. He was so happy that he almost knelt down and kowtowed, thanking him repeatedly.
"Thank you for the reward, sir. You are so generous. If you need anything in the future, just let me know. I will be there whenever you ask."
"This, this is not this..." Chen Zhancai's expression froze, he looked at the waiter in shock, astonishment, and disbelief.
Is this person sick?
Who said it was a reward for him?
Isn't this just wishful thinking?
Chen Zhancai wanted to take the money back, but when he saw the waiter nodding and bowing to him like a lapdog with a servile look on his face, he couldn't help but give up the idea.
This is not someone else's fault. If I have to blame someone, I can only blame myself for not hugging him and pretending to be a rich young man.
Forget it, just consider it a tip for them!
But when I think of the two taels of silver, I can't help but feel distressed.
He waved his hand with forced composure, "It's just a small amount of money, not worth mentioning."
The waiter was a man who was greedy for money. Seeing Chen Zhancai's generosity, he dared not treat him badly. He led him to the inner room, immediately brought a stool, and wiped the surface of the stool with his sleeve.
"Sir, please take a seat. Take a rest first. Then we'll go and pay the fee and go through the accommodation procedures."
Hearing this, Chen Zhancai's heart skipped a beat. There was still some time before the exam, and he only had forty taels of silver left in his pocket.
After deducting the daily necessities of these days, there is not much left.
It would be good if you could really meet a noble person, but it would be troublesome if the opportunity does not come.
As the saying goes, if you have money in your pocket, you won’t be worried.
No, I need to come up with an idea.
His eyes rolled and he had an idea. This stupid waiter thought he was a rich young man.
Then he will come up with a fake one,
As the saying goes, 'People respect the rich, and dogs bite those who carry baskets', so I don't think they dare to offend the rich.
After making up his mind, he sat down and cleared his throat pretending to be calm.
"What a joke! I've stayed at countless high-end inns, and I always paid the bill upon leaving. But why are you asking me to pay first? Are you afraid I'll run away?"
"No, no, no, sir, you worry too much. I didn't mean that."
"Well, hurry up and prepare a good feast. I'll settle the bill when I check out."
After Chen Zhancai finished speaking, he saw the waiter lowered his head and did not move, and his face darkened.
"What are you still standing there for? Didn't you hear what I said? Hurry up and prepare the banquet. If you delay any longer, I will take back the two taels of silver reward!"
"No, no, no, don't be angry, sir."
The waiter was in a dilemma for a moment, because the shopkeeper had already told him that he had to pay first before staying in the hotel.
If he really insists on not giving in, it doesn't matter whether he stays in a hotel or not. The key is that two taels of silver is not a small amount of money. It is almost as much as his salary for a year.
As the saying goes, 'Water changes shape according to its volume, and people adapt according to the situation', so we must never let this God of Wealth go.
"Sir, please don't get angry. I really can't make the decision. Please wait a moment. I need to ask the store owner for instructions."
"Go quickly and find the owner of your shop. If you are really stubborn, I will move to another place."
"Okay, I'll be right there." The waiter rushed to the accounting office and said to the middle-aged man who was checking the accounts, "Boss, a guest just came. He wants to stay in the hotel first and pay later. What do you think..."
"Stop talking nonsense! Get out of here!" The shopkeeper interrupted the waiter before he could finish his words, glaring at him. "Hu Er, are you stupid? 'We don't pay overnight,' do I need to teach you that? Did you get kicked in the head by a donkey?"
"No, it's not the shopkeeper. Don't worry, listen to what I have to say. That person is no ordinary person. He is extremely generous and acts like the foolish son of a rich man. From what he said, he came to Ningjing to take the imperial examination. He will stay for a long time. If we really kick him out, we will lose a lot of money!"
After hearing this, the shop owner nodded repeatedly.
When doing business, I like to meet rich people who are not only willing to spend money on food and drink, but also generous.
If you serve him well, the reward will be at least dozens of taels. If you meet someone who is stupid and rich, it may be hundreds of taels.
But he was still a little worried. After all, anything could happen these days. If he really ran into a scoundrel and a liar who just wanted to eat and drink for free, it would be a waste of time.
Thinking of this, he stood up and said, "Okay, take me to meet the guest."
"Okay, boss, please follow me."
The waiter ran ahead to lead the way and introduced Chen Zhancai as soon as he entered the door.
"Sir, this is the head shopkeeper of our store."
Chen Zhancai was not good at other things, but he was definitely a talent in pretending to be an egg. He sat there without getting up, but shook the folding fan in his hand, deliberately putting on the appearance of a rich young man.
"Are you the shopkeeper? The waiter should have told you what I meant, right?"
"I've said it."
The shopkeeper was a man who had seen the world. He looked Chen Zhancai up and down.
Although his clothes were clean and tidy, they were not made of expensive silk or satin. He did not look like a rich young man at all.
But he was quite stylish, a bit like a country rich man.
He was half-believing and half-doubting, but he didn't dare to neglect it. He quickly smiled and asked tentatively,
"May I ask where you are from, sir?"
When Chen Zhancai heard this, he immediately understood. It seemed that this old man was trying to find out the truth.
Although Chen Zhancai may not be good at other things, he is quite accomplished in bragging. I don’t believe that I can’t scare you today.
He raised his chin proudly and looked at the shopkeeper with an arrogant look, "I'm from Anyang. Do you know where Anyang is?"
"I know, I know. Anyang is a salt industry city. I've heard of it a long time ago."
"That's good to know. My family has been in business for generations. We run the largest salt company in Anyang City. If you have the chance, go to Anyang. Whether you want to eat or stay in a hotel, just say you're a good friend of my father, Old Man Chen, no, Chen Baiwan. I promise not to let you spend a penny."
After hearing this, the shop owner was dumbfounded and completely stunned.
He didn't expect to meet the son of the largest salt merchant in Anyang.
You know, white salt can't be sold casually, it requires someone in the court to do it...
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