Can we really take what a little baby says seriously?
Xiao Qi, who was about to leave, suddenly stopped and stood to the side staring at the ginseng in Baili Wanwan's hand.
He was of noble birth, and although he was now trapped in shallow waters, his vision was different from that of the villagers.
At a glance, one could tell that this ginseng was no ordinary product.
50 years might be an understatement!
He was even more surprised at that moment, and his gaze toward Baili Wanwan became somewhat intense.
Wan Yuechi, who was standing to the side, noticed his gaze and nervously took a step forward, shielding Baili Wanwan behind him.
With a forced smile, he said, "Thank you for saving me, young master."
After bowing, he perfectly executed the etiquette, leaving no room for doubt.
A hint of amusement flashed in Xiao Qi's eyes.
After all, in such a remote and impoverished place, few people understand etiquette. This young man before them, though young, has learned manners quite well. His bowing gesture clearly shows he has been trained.
Looking at this young man, he spoke softly but with a hint of aloofness, and he had an air of composure about him.
Could it be...?
He already had a guess in his mind, but he didn't dare to confirm it for the time being.
In an instant, a slight smile appeared on his face, and he nodded slightly, saying, "Brother, don't panic. I have no ill intentions; I'm just somewhat interested in that ginseng..."
The words had barely left his mouth.
Baili Wanwan, who had remained unmoved by the intense gaze, suddenly took a step back warily.
Like a little wolf cub guarding its food, it hid the ginseng behind its back.
"Ginseng is curved!"
"puff……"
Xiao Qi couldn't help but laugh out loud; he was simply too adorable for this little girl.
"Then, will you sell me that ginseng?"
"not good!"
Baili Wanwan's answer was firm and resolute.
No one expected things to turn out this way. Wan Yuekui and Wan Yuechi exchanged a glance, ultimately concluding that the people who appeared in the mountains were simply untrustworthy.
Just as she was about to refuse, Xiao Qi suddenly squatted down and said to Baili Wanwan in a serious tone, "But I just saved you!"
Who asked you to save me! I could have gotten up here myself!!!
That's what Baili Wanwan wanted to say.
However, remembering Wan Suizhou's instructions, she had no choice but to give up. Biting her lower lip, she murmured, "I don't want to sell."
“But if it weren’t for me, you wouldn’t have been able to get this ginseng.”
Who can't get it up?
I wouldn't have fallen without you!
Baili Wanwan was screaming inside, but she dared not say a word. Her little face turned bright red, and tears were about to fall!
However, Wan Yuechi interpreted this scene differently.
He squatted down and tried to comfort Baili Wanwan: "Wanwan, you don't have to feel guilty. If you don't want to sell anymore, then don't sell."
Hundred Miles of Winding Road: ?
I'm not blaming myself, am I?
"But we must repay the debt of saving our lives."
Wan Yuekui frowned and said it lightly.
The four of them looked at each other, and finally all their eyes fell on the ginseng.
Seeing that Baili Wanwan wouldn't let go, Xiao Qi sighed helplessly: "Fifty taels."
Upon hearing this, Wan Yuekui gasped in shock.
Although the Wan family now runs a restaurant and has some money, fifty taels is still a considerable sum for them.
Besides, those fifty taels were just for a trip up the mountain, where I could just dig up whatever I wanted.
It's like a windfall!
He opened his mouth, somewhat tempted.
However, Wan Yuechi grabbed his sleeve.
"Young master, this ginseng is fifty years old."
He studied under Wan Suizhou, which broadened his horizons, so he felt he was being ripped off when he heard the price.
"One hundred taels."
Xiao Qi didn't hesitate and immediately doubled the price.
"Cough cough cough!"
Wan Yuekui was stunned, coughing incessantly from the 100 taels of silver.
Wan Yuechi was also surprised that Xiao Qi would agree so readily. He looked up at him in disbelief and said, "This money has to be paid in cash. No reneging is allowed."
Xiao Qi smiled and took out a silver note from his purse: "Of course."
Even Wan Yuechi hesitated upon seeing the cash.
In this remote and impoverished place, there aren't many people who can casually produce a hundred taels of silver. They're either talented individuals from elsewhere, or high-ranking officials living in seclusion…
Whatever it is, it's not someone they should provoke or offend.
He looked back at Baili Wanwan with some difficulty.
At this moment, Baili Wanwan's eyes were also staring straight at Xiao Qi.
Just now, on the cliff edge, the mist and spiritual energy were mixed together, obscuring the aura of the person.
So much so that she only noticed now that Xiao Qi's aura wasn't a single color!
It was actually a mixture!
How amazing!
Baili Wanwan's eyes were filled with shock and curiosity, and the look in her eyes when she looked at Xiao Qi was no longer the disdain and wariness she had shown at the beginning.
Judging from the color, Xiao Qi should be a good person and will achieve great things in the future!
Using a 50-year-old ginseng root to curry favor with someone powerful is such a great deal!
In an instant, Baili Wanwan stared at Xiao Qi like a wolf that had spotted a white rabbit.
Xiao Qi felt a chill run down his spine from looking at her, and inexplicably took a step back.
Before he could even speak, the female lead said crisply, "One hundred taels isn't enough!"
One sentence nearly made the remaining three people present choke.
Wan Yuekui hurriedly covered Baili Wanwan's mouth, and Wan Yuechi coughed lightly and explained in a low voice, "Wanwan is still young, what she says doesn't count..."
Otherwise, raising prices like this will only make people resentful!
However, Baili Wanwan had her own set of thoughts.
He shoved Wan Yuekui's hand away and seriously held up a number on his fingers: "Five hundred taels!"
This is outrageous!
Wan Yuekui groaned inwardly, while Wan Yuechi covered his face in shame.
However, just when they thought Xiao Qi would angrily turn and leave, he suddenly smiled.
That smile, like the bright moon and gentle breeze in the mountains, like a clear sky after a storm, made the world lose its color.
All that remains is his slightly youthful and handsome face.
"Wanwan really has a knack for business, five hundred it is."
After he finished speaking, he took out a silver note from his purse, bypassed Wan Yuekui and Wan Yuechi, and walked directly to Baili Wanwan.
"Come on, let's settle this with cash."
"Delivery on demand!"
Baili Wanwan continued, happily accepting the silver note and handing over the ginseng.
The ginseng, still covered in mud, rubbed against Xiao Qi's fair skin, making Baili Wanwan feel a little embarrassed. She then touched his hand with her sleeve.
That cautious demeanor had lost some of the cunning of the little fox from before, and gained more of a submissive and obedient look.
Xiao Qi suddenly felt that this girl looked strangely familiar.
Let's go back down the mountain and ask.
He thought this, but couldn't bear to pull his hand back. He only came to his senses when Baili Wanwan looked up to say goodbye.
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