"No, I'm not selling to them, I'm fishing. Just shout, louder!"
Jiang Qiao'er seemed to understand what Bai Nuo wanted to do, but she couldn't quite grasp what Bai Nuo was trying to do. Was she fishing? Who was Bai Nuo trying to catch? But anyway, Bai Nuo had said that this was to raise money for them, so Jiang Qiao'er worked extra hard, shouting loudly, "Pearl bracelets, fifty taels of silver a string; pearl necklaces, starting from one hundred and fifty taels each! Come and take a look, everyone passing by..." The two girls started hawking their wares on the street. Jiang Qiao'er was shouting her wares, while Bai Nuo took the opportunity to introduce the products along the way.
Whenever someone comes to see the bracelet or necklace, Bai Nuo enthusiastically tells them what it is made of, how beautiful and precious it is, etc., but when others ask about the price, Bai Nuo always says it is the fixed price and does not accept bargaining.
"Nono, is this okay?" Jiang Qiao'er had been hawking her wares for half an hour and was already parched. In such a short time, she had already gone back to drink tea several times, but she could see that there were very few people coming to look at their things. Some people even looked at their things with curiosity, but as soon as they heard the price, they shook their heads and left, giving them the look of looking at them as if they were fools.
"Let's wait and see!" Bai Nuo said, though she wasn't without pressure herself.
"Who are we waiting for?" Jiang Qiao'er asked.
"The people who can afford these pearls!"
"Miss, our young master requests your presence!" After exchanging a few words with Jiang Qiao'er, Bai Nuo called out again. About fifteen minutes later, Long Yi arrived.
That's right, the only person Bai Nuo wanted to wait for was Long Yi, or rather, the Zhang family.
There are quite a few wealthy families and small business owners in the town, but none of them are what Bai Nuo wants, and they are not interested in Bai Nuo's things. The only people who are interested and can afford to buy these beads are the Zhang family.
This was the method she initially thought of, but she didn't know where to find the Zhang family, not even their doorstep, so this was the only way she could use it.
If the Zhang family truly wields as much influence in town as they claim, then they would be aware of their actions. If the Zhang family truly values pearls as much as Zhang Jingwen claims, then they would come.
She's gambling.
But looking at Long Yi in front of her, she knew she had made the right bet.
"Let your young master come over himself. When discussing business, how can someone not show up in person? I'll wait for him here!"
Seeing Bai Nuo's persistent expression, Long Yi gave a wry smile and said to Bai Nuo in a low voice, "Miss, didn't you say that you no longer have this kind of bead? The three of us brothers just finished talking about it, and now you're bringing it up again. Isn't this putting us in a difficult position?"
"Brother Long, I'm sorry, I had no choice but to do this. We urgently need the money. Please put in a good word for us and make sure your young master comes here," Bai Nuo said. This time, she didn't hide anything from Long Yi. Long Yi didn't mean that Bai Nuo had the bead but hadn't told him, but rather that Bai Nuo had put them in an awkward position.
“Alright, wait for me here, I’ll invite our young master over right away!” Long Yi nodded.
After Long Yi left, Bai Nuo moved the pearls and the table back to San Niang's Cloth Shop. Then, she asked Jiang Qiao'er to make tea and waited for Zhang Wu to come over.
Soon, Long Yi arrived. As soon as he came in, he walked quickly to Bai Nuo and whispered something to her. Then, the three of them stood up.
Long Yi also stood to the side.
Then Bai Nuo and the others saw a young man step into the gate of San Niang's Cloth Shop. As soon as he entered, he smiled and said, "Is San Niang not doing business today?"
“Young Master…” Long Yi called out softly.
Mo San Niang quickly composed herself and instantly regained her composed demeanor. "Today we are here especially to welcome distinguished guests. Please come in."
The young man smiled and cupped his hands in thanks, saying, "Shopkeeper, you flatter me."
The newcomer was about seven feet tall, slender, and dressed very modestly. His black hair was tied up with a jade crown, and he wore a long, moon-white robe. Apart from a folding fan in his hand, he had no other decorative items.
Looking at him again, he was of average appearance, but he exuded an air of refinement. If Bai Nuo hadn't heard about him, she would have really thought he was a schoolteacher rather than a rich second-generation.
Who would have thought Zhang Wu would turn out like this?
Afterwards, Jiang San Niang invited Zhang Wu to a seat, poured him some tea, and then said with a smile, "It's just a cup of coarse tea, not as good as what you usually drink, please don't mind."
Zhang Wu picked up his teacup, took a light sniff, and then smiled, "Who says only precious things are good? If you ask me, ordinary things also have their own merits."
Then, after taking a small sip, he said, "It's fragrant and sweet, made from this year's tea leaves. I rinsed it several times with boiling water before brewing, and it's a tea brewed with care. It's a good tea."
Then he finished the rest of the tea in the cup.
Bai Nuo discreetly observed Young Master Zhang. This eldest son of the Zhang family was so different from the legends! Would someone like this really consider her precious child a treasure?
Is the information incorrect?
Jiang San Niang poured Zhang Wu more tea and then introduced him, "This is my good-for-nothing little sister, and this is Boss Bai."
Zhang Wu's eyes first fell on the table, but he didn't see any pearls. He wasn't surprised; no one would leave valuable things lying around carelessly.
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