Yuwen Sheng raised an eyebrow: "What do you take me for?"
Of course, he's the living Yama!
But what he said was, "My guardian angel."
Zheng Quchi looked up and grinned foolishly.
Yuwen Sheng was quite pleased with the title. He gazed at her, his voice filled with a tenderness he himself was unaware of: "Then from now on, I will definitely protect you well."
Zheng Quchi was taken aback and didn't know how to respond for a moment. He could only awkwardly touch his hands and avoid eye contact: "What do I have to protect... Ah, look at that water pavilion over there. It seems quite spacious. We can put our exhibits there."
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At 1:15 PM, the artisans who had received invitations to the "Jichun Craftsmen Association" had already found places to display their exhibits.
Some of the valuable artworks that needed careful protection had already been sent to Wujue Temple and kept by the monks, and were only displayed on this day.
On these dazzling displays are all kinds of exhibits that I have never seen before and that represent the best of their respective industries.
Zheng Quchi walked back and forth across the covered bridge, visiting various water-themed exhibition booths. She thought to herself, "This place is truly a treasure trove."
This includes gold jewelry that can be collected for generations, some special household items, as well as machinery, agricultural tools, and of course some things that were ahead of their time.
She looked around and found that there was everything except for war-related tools.
Therefore, military equipment is not available at the Jichun Craftsmen's Guild.
By noon, the place was bustling with people, all dressed in fine clothes, lingering on the various viewing platforms, admiring the exhibits they had chosen.
Zheng Quchi was surprised to find that more than half of the people here were wealthy merchants from the seven kingdoms.
This wasn't a guess; she overheard their conversation as they passed by.
"Isn't this Mr. Chen? So, what's on your mind?"
"Not yet, we haven't even finished looking around. We can't vote blindly. After all, those of us who voted for the shortlisted artworks have the right to be introduced and negotiate prices first. Brother Wu, what about you?"
"Of course not. It's better to be cautious. If the items we're interested in are rejected, then we're out of luck."
"This time, the top merchants from seven countries have gathered. I don't know if we can compete with them in the end."
"Sigh, there are small-scale investments and large-scale elections. We who cannot compare with the top merchants can only pick up some newly shortlisted artworks from the sea, while those who are really good can talk about the top two artworks. There is no conflict."
"That's true. I wonder what amazing works of art will emerge from the world by renowned craftsmen from various countries during this triennial period..."
At this point, Zheng Quchi gradually realized that the Jichun Craftsmen's Guild, besides being an expo, was essentially a trade fair.
Yes, these exhibits rarely have such an opportunity to be promoted and displayed in a prestigious venue.
The artisans participate so enthusiastically not only because they want to outshine their peers at the Jichun Artisans' Association, but also because they want to take this opportunity to attract merchants and business representatives from all over the country to invest in their products.
Except for a few individuals who create products to satisfy their own needs, most people create products for external sales. Such a grand event can greatly expand channels and boost sales.
But how did these merchants get in? How come she didn't see them go into the mountains?
The gray-robed monk who had previously led Zheng Quchi and the others probably thought she was also a rare talent. Seeing that she was only accompanied by one person and was wandering around the exhibits in Shuixie, he quietly slipped over again.
"donor……"
As soon as he opened his mouth, Zheng Quchi took the initiative and asked his own question.
The gray-robed monk answered her question: "They naturally use the VIP passage of Wujue Temple. After all, they are all very generous philanthropists who donate incense and offerings. We cannot trouble them."
Good heavens, this isn't a great philanthropist, he's clearly a scoundrel!
Zheng Quchi really wanted to ask how much money had been swindled from the person whom these money-devouring beasts called a "great philanthropist," but she was worried that she wouldn't be able to bear the consequences if she found out.
"So they also have spring reward money?"
"The spring reward money is a gift from the temple in return for donations and sacrifices, and they naturally have it in their hands."
After hearing this, Zheng Quchi made a special observation. Not only did they have them, but they all had quite a few. Some had two, some had three. However, when Zheng Quchi looked at them one by one, he did not see anyone with five on their waist.
"donor……"
Zheng Quchi did not hear it.
"donor?"
Zheng Quchi pretended not to hear.
"donor."
Zheng Quchi planned to leave with Runtu, but was stopped by the gray-haired monk.
Runtu, who had been silent like a shadow, immediately became sharp-looking.
“Benefactor, my Buddhist name is Mi Ku. If you have any difficulties, you are welcome to come to Mo Tan Xuan to find me,” he said calmly.
Seeing that he was determined to fleece her, Zheng Quchi simply confessed, "Master Miku, I have no money, I am very poor!"
Mi Ku raised a meaningful smile: "Those who are destined to be with Buddha do not talk about money, but only about fate."
"Not even a dollar." She didn't jump at all.
Mi Ku: "...Mi Ku believes that you have a bright future and great talent (wealth). Your current difficulties will soon be over. Amitabha. This humble monk is waiting for you at Mo Tan Xuan."
Having said that, the monk's robes fluttered as he gracefully departed.
At this moment, Zheng Quchi's heart felt like a million alpacas were galloping through her mind. She wasn't afraid of being robbed, since she was penniless anyway. She just didn't expect that this "thief" would be eyeing her future wealth.
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