Chapter 990: Long time no see, "cousin"
It seems that the three groups of people came in from different doors, so they did not meet each other. With the screen and bamboo curtain blocking their view, they really could not see each other's appearance.
Jian Ruocheng's attention has always been behind the screen.
Ever since the mysterious master called out Nan Yan's name yesterday, he has been unable to feel at ease. In addition, the inexplicable and familiar aura from the other party made him even more uneasy.
However, just by looking at the figure, I couldn't guess who it was.
Even his voice was unfamiliar.
"Everyone,"
The person behind the screen spoke: "I believe you are all aware that what I want to sell this time is a batch of refined ironware. There is only one batch of goods, but the buyers are from both of you."
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"I do business fairly, so I will naturally give both of you a fair chance to avoid breaking the rules."
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"So, all three parties, please sit here and discuss this clearly. I will sell the item to whoever you can demonstrate your sincerity to impress me."
Hearing this, Nan Yan's eyebrows raised slightly.
She subconsciously looked at Jian Ruocheng, and at this moment Jian Ruocheng's eyes flickered.
Jian Ruocheng frowned slightly.
Obviously, they all remembered that the iron box Zhu Xuan had given him before leaving was for this negotiation. Since the other party had already asked them to show their sincerity, Jian Ruocheng should have taken it out at this time.
However, Jian Ruocheng was as steady as a rock.
It seems that he wants to test the other party's "sincerity".
However, the other party was as still as a mountain. Neither side made any movement. Only the sea breeze blew in from the window, blowing the curtains around them continuously.
Although it was still broad daylight, it felt like a ghost in people's hearts.
The person behind the screen was silent for a while. When he spoke again, his voice seemed to contain a hint of sneer as he said, "It seems that both of you have become polite."
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"Or should you be humble to each other?"
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"If that's the case, then I'll naturally go on a trip to the sea."
There was a slight noise behind the bamboo curtain opposite.
Obviously, they don't want to go back empty-handed.
Jian Ruocheng raised his head, looked across the bamboo curtain, and said with a calm smile, "I wonder what sincerity you can show?"
Although the other party was a little agitated, he did not speak immediately.
I could only vaguely see two figures reflected on the bamboo curtains. One was tall and strong, the other was thin. The thin figure seemed to lean over to the tall figure. After a moment, a sharp voice rang out: "What about you?"
Hearing this voice, Nan Yan frowned.
The other party's words were obviously a bit stiff.
But Jian Ruocheng still smiled and said politely, "I am here on orders. This batch of ironware is very important to us, so we are determined to get it."
This time, the other party responded quickly: "We too."
"If that's the case, then it's easy to handle."
The host sitting behind the screen said lightly, he clapped his hands, and a servant holding a tray came out from each side, walked to their table and put down the things in his hands.
It's pen, ink and paper.
The other party immediately said: "What does this mean?"
The man behind the screen said, "Both sides are bidding, and I don't want you to damage the relationship. Why don't you write down your sincere offer on this piece of paper? I will review it and make the decision."
Upon hearing this, Jian Ruocheng frowned slightly.
You have to know that writing the price on paper is different from bidding verbally.
A verbal bid is flexible and can be changed at any time, but once it is written on paper, there is almost no room for increase or decrease.
The person behind the screen wants to resolve this matter once and for all.
But how do they know each other's strength?
Since both sides are determined to win, I'm afraid they can offer a lot.
Nan Yan glanced at him and said in a deep voice, "How much do you want to write?"
Jian Ruocheng didn't say anything.
However, behind the bamboo curtain opposite, she somehow felt a very low breath, so strong that Nan Yan couldn't help but look up.
Although the bamboo curtain was dense, it covered them all.
But some things still seemed to come through the air and the sea breeze.
Jian Ruocheng thought for a moment and then picked up the pen.
The other party seemed to have picked up the pen as well. After a rustling sound, both sides put pen to paper. Two servants came over, put the written paper back on the tray, and then took it behind the screen.
It can be clearly seen that the figure on the screen picked up two pieces of paper and looked at them separately.
Nan Yan held her breath.
In an instant, a light laugh was heard from behind the screen.
"Interesting, interesting."
Jian Ruocheng looked up at the figure: "How is it?"
The voice from the other side of the beaded curtain also came: "What is your choice?"
The person behind the screen smiled and said, "On one side you write: no matter how much the other party bids, you must add another ten thousand taels to it; on the other side you write: no matter how much the other party bids, you must double it."
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The scene was a little awkward for a moment.
Nan Yan couldn't help but glance at Jian Ruocheng, then looked across.
A worthy opponent.
Although the words written on paper are dead, the content of the words can be alive. Jian Ruocheng played a trick on this, but he didn't expect that the other party had the same idea.
But from this we can also see that the other party's strength is extraordinary.
After all, this batch of ironware is very valuable. Whether the price is increased by 10,000 taels or doubled, the total amount is astronomical.
On Prince Ning's side, ironware is naturally indispensable because of the upcoming war.
And what about the other party?
The person behind the screen chuckled and said, "It seems that both of you are sincere. This makes me a little embarrassed. Should I take double or the extra ten thousand taels?"
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"Or—" he said with a half-smile, "You two each take half?"
The other person seemed a little anxious, and there was a hint of anger in his voice: "If it was just half of the ironware, we wouldn't have to travel thousands of miles—"
Before he could finish his words, he was suddenly stopped by the people around him.
But at this moment, Nan Yan suddenly stood up and walked out from behind the bamboo curtain.
Everyone present was shocked.
Jian Ruocheng said subconsciously: "Nan Yan——"
The person behind the screen also said, "What are you going to do?"
Nan Yan walked towards the other party's bamboo curtain and said, "Your Excellency can take your time to make your choice, but I have a personal grudge to settle!"
After saying that, she walked over and pulled open the bamboo curtain.
His eyes were fixed on the unexpected figure behind the bamboo curtain.
"Long time no see, 'cousin'."
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