This situation didn't last long. Seeing that he was unwilling to lower the price any further, Hattori Heiji decided to implement Plan B.
He had anticipated this situation and therefore had already prepared a solution.
Moreover, he had made preparations before Genda Ryūtoku arrived.
"Okay, I understand." Hattori Heiji nodded, putting on an "I understand you" look.
Hearing this and seeing this expression, Genda Ryūnō breathed a sigh of relief.
7,200 yen is already very cheap.
If he sells it at this price, he can still make a profit, although not much, but it's better than nothing.
He has a very stable mindset...
Just then, Hattori Heiji picked up the lucky cat he had prepared earlier and said to Genda Takatoku.
"Uncle, I'll take this one too, but can you give me a 500 yen discount?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the atmosphere in the antique shop became somewhat awkward, and the smile on Genda Takatoku's face stiffened.
Did he mishear?
Another 500 yen cheaper...
That means 6,700 yen?
If the other item is a high-profit, large item, such as the emerald ring in the display case, or the expensive painting hanging on the wall.
He would agree to a discount of 500 yen, or even give the clock to Hattori Heiji.
Heiji Hattori only chose a lucky cat figurine, one of the cheapest items in the store, with limited profit margins and little money to be made.
Whether it's a clock or a lucky cat, he'll be happy no matter which one he sells...
But...
Why did it turn out this way?
A stranger came to support him, hoping to cheer him up; he sold two items at once, and although the profit was not high, he was very satisfied.
These two pleasant things intertwined, and these two joys would bring him countless more joys...
He should be happier, but why can't he be happy at all right now?
My mentality is starting to crumble a little...
"Osaka people really love haggling," Kōyū muttered, his gaze shifting between the two. "Was Hattori really here to cheer me on?"
"Uncle, what do you think?" Hattori Heiji asked, ignoring Genda Takatoku's troubled expression as he held up the lucky cat.
"Add this to your price, and you'll give me a 500 yen discount, is that okay?"
"I really can't go any cheaper!" Genda Ryūtoku shook his head and refused, even though the man in front of him had caught the real culprit and cleared his name.
He can earn less, but he can't afford to lose money!
Japan's economy is currently in recession, and the aging population is severe. Most young people do not have much savings, and they are not interested in antiques.
This has made the antique industry increasingly difficult to operate.
There used to be two or three other antique shops on this street besides his, but now some have moved away or changed careers.
He's the only one who's persisted until now.
"Uncle..."
Heiji Hattori wanted to say something more, but as soon as he called out "Uncle," Kazuha's voice came from outside the door.
"Heiji, have you finished buying it yet!" Kazuha urged as she walked into the antique shop. "Hurry up, I just saw that the movie theater nearby is showing the movie we missed last time."
As she spoke, Kazuha glanced down at her watch, her brows furrowing slightly. "The movie's about to start, hurry up!"
"You're so long-winded!" Hattori Heiji put down the lucky cat and pouted. "I was just discussing the price with this old man, wasn't I?"
"Is this really a discussion..." Kōyū's lips twitched slightly. He felt that Hattori Heiji had been in charge from the beginning until now.
On the contrary, Genda Takatoku made several concessions, from the initial 8,000 to 7,500, and then to 7,200.
Judging from the pained expression on Genda Ryūnō's face, he probably wouldn't earn much money at this point in his career.
"Hurry up! What's there to discuss about a few hundred yen?" Kazuha urged him again as she rushed to the movie.
"If Heiji wants it, just buy it!"
Genda Ryūtoku's expression softened, and he nodded in agreement. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Then let's make it seven thousand yen."
"No need, just keep the original price." Kazuha waved her hand and looked around.
"Seven thousand yen it is." Genda Ryūnō felt that these people had helped him, so earning a little less was acceptable.
For him, the difference between eight thousand and seven thousand wasn't that significant.
The difference of one thousand yen wouldn't help him much.
"Let's stick with the original price, otherwise I'll feel really bad." Kazuha paused for a moment after saying that, then walked towards the cabinet displaying the antiques.
"It's alright, it's alright, seven thousand yen it is!" Genda Takatoku's face was full of smiles. This girl was much easier to talk to than that boy.
She wouldn't accept a discount, insisting on the original price.
This customer is really great. If it were any other time, he would definitely have agreed with a smile. After all, who wouldn't want to earn more money?
But this time, Genda Takatoku decided to sell this clock for seven thousand!
"Eh, does Kazuha also want to buy something?" Kouyu wondered, firstly because he didn't know why Kazuha insisted on paying the original price, and secondly because he didn't know what Kazuha wanted to buy.
Most girls aren't interested in antiques; they probably prefer bags, clothes, and small jewelry.
He saw Kazuha take a small wooden box out of the cabinet, and then pick up a ceramic bottle and a blue jewelry box from the table next to her.
Carrying these items, He Ye returned to the counter.
Genda Takatoku was stunned when he saw this.
Are all of these going to be sold?
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