"Hmm...that works." Hattori Heiji nodded, deciding to follow the new strategy later.
But before that, he had to see if there was anything in the store that interested him.
If not, then I won't buy it.
Money doesn't grow on trees. Although he still had a lot of pocket money left, enough to buy that incense burner, he didn't spend it like that.
Having devised a strategy, Heiji Hattori continued searching the shop for antiques that interested him.
Beside him, Kwang-yu stared at an emerald ring.
Moving your gaze downwards, the two million yen figure on the sign is so conspicuous.
The next second, Guangyou silently looked away.
I've seen it in your eyes, it's just not meant to be...
Actually, he wasn't interested in the ring itself, but the emerald on the band was a bit too big, so he glanced at it a little longer.
Moreover, both he and Ai look a bit old-fashioned wearing this ring, and it's not suitable for either of them at all.
"The gem is quite beautiful," Ai said softly, glancing at the emerald and standing beside Kousuke.
“Indeed, that gemstone is not only beautiful, but also large.” Guangyou nodded in agreement, then added, “But that ring isn’t quite right for us, and it’s a bit expensive.”
He wasn't interested in antiques and had no intention of spending his limited funds on them.
"Hmm." Ai also felt that the ring didn't suit their personalities. If it were a sapphire, she might be more interested.
The two walked to the cabinet on the other side, and chatted while looking at the antiques inside through the glass window.
...
Meanwhile, Heiji Hattori finally found what he wanted.
This item meets his requirements perfectly: he can use it, so it won't just sit there gathering dust, and the price is relatively cheap, about the same as the fare he paid yesterday.
After selecting his items, Hattori Heiji didn't rush to have Genda Takatoku pay the bill. Instead, he strolled around the store one more time.
A minute or two later, Genda Takatoku finished tidying up the shop and came out of the room.
"Uncle Genda, I think this is pretty good!"
Upon seeing Genda Takatoku, Hattori Heiji took the items he had just selected and walked to the counter.
“This…” Genda Ryūnō glanced at the clock in Hattori Heiji’s hand, a kind smile on his face and a look of reminiscence in his eyes.
"What's wrong with this clock?" Hattori Heiji asked, noticing Genda Takatoku's strange reaction. "Is this something that's not for sale?"
"I clearly saw the price tag next to it."
“No, no, of course it’s not for sale.” Genda Takatoku quickly waved his hand and explained, “It’s just that I got this clock from a good friend of my father’s.”
"So when I see it, I just feel a little nostalgic."
After hearing his explanation, Hattori Heiji pointed to the cabinet where the clock used to be and said, "In that case, I'll leave this clock with you."
"No! That's not what I meant!" Genda Takatoku said anxiously. "If you want to buy it, of course you can!"
“Alright then.” Hattori Heiji stopped halfway through his step, placed the clock on the counter, and asked, “This clock costs eight thousand yen, right?”
“Yes, eight thousand yen.” Genda Takatoku nodded, feeling a little better after seeing that something was about to be sold.
The antique shop has been closed for the past two days because of that incident. Although there are usually few customers, we can still sell one or two items.
But he has had zero income these past two days, and not only that, he has to put money out of his pocket, which is a huge loss.
The profit margin on this clock wasn't high, but it still managed to be sold.
Consider it a consolation.
"Can you make it cheaper?" Hattori Heiji asked earnestly.
Upon hearing this, Genda Takatoku paused, somewhat hesitant, "This..."
"Uncle Genda, can you give me a discount?" Hattori Heiji asked again.
Thinking that the person in front of him was the one who could catch the real culprit and clear his name, Genda Ryūtoku nodded and agreed to give Hattori Heiji a discount.
"Then how about seven thousand five hundred yen?"
"Seven thousand five hundred yen..." Hattori Heiji muttered the price, without immediately making a payment.
"..." Genda Ryūtoku suddenly had a bad feeling.
...
While they were discussing the price, Kōyū and Ayā had already looked through the items in the antique shop.
They had just arrived, wanting to see what Hattori Heiji had bought, when they heard this sentence.
"Uncle Genda, could you make it a little cheaper?"
Opposite Hattori Heiji, Genda Takatoku looked troubled, "This..."
"Uncle Genda, could you make it a little cheaper?" Hattori Heiji continued.
"Alright then, it'll be seven thousand three...two hundred yen." Genda Ryūtoku thought of how this person had cleared his name, gritted his teeth, and gave it another three hundred yen cheaper.
"Seven thousand two hundred yen..." Kōyū glanced at the small, exquisitely designed clock on the counter and thought that the price was already quite good for an antique shop.
But Hattori Heiji was still not satisfied with the price, repeating it under his breath, "Seven thousand two hundred yen..."
"..." Genda Ryūnō felt that bad premonition return.
"Uncle..." Hattori Heiji even omitted his name this time, clearly trying to get closer to Genda Takatoku.
"..." Genda Ryūtoku swallowed hard, his bad premonition growing stronger.
"Could you make it a little cheaper?" Hattori Heiji asked again.
“…” Kōyū looked up at Hattori Heiji.
Although he didn't hear the whole thing, he guessed that Hattori Heiji had probably already bargained twice.
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