After staying at the mushroom cultivation base for a while and seeing that there was nothing to do, Zhou Ziwen got up and went home.
Today he plans to go to the county town to see if he can sell the old turtle at home.
This old turtle of his is a good thing. If he meets someone who knows the business, it will be no problem to sell it for one or two hundred yuan.
After all, this old turtle is there in terms of size and age, and it is impossible to sell it at a low price.
If he can't get a good price, he would rather not sell it.
After returning home, Zhou Ziwen fished the old turtle out of the stone jar, put it in a bucket, and rode his bicycle to the county town.
Having stayed in the countryside for so long and having been to the county town many times, Zhou Ziwen is already very familiar with this place.
Perhaps because we arrived late today, the county town was more lively than usual, with people coming and going and a wide variety of stalls.
Zhou Ziwen walked through the bustling crowd and headed straight for the state-owned hotel.
It was dinner time, the restaurant was filled with aroma, and diners were either whispering to each other or eating with hearty mouthfuls, creating a harmonious scene.
He found a seat in a corner and sat down, then skillfully ordered a bowl of shredded pork noodles.
He was an old man with no worries about selling his goods, but since he had come to a state-owned restaurant, he decided to ask first.
"Comrade, may I ask if your manager is here?"
Looking at the waiter who was cleaning the table next to him, Zhou Ziwen asked politely.
"Are you looking for our manager?"
The waiter glanced at Zhou Ziwen. Perhaps because he looked calm and his every word and action exuded a carefree and unrestrained air, the waiter did not seem impatient.
"Yes, I have something good that I want to show your manager."
Zhou Ziwen nodded.
"What good stuff? Our restaurant has a fixed supply channel and doesn't accept anything."
The waiter glanced at the bucket at Zhou Ziwen's feet with a dazed expression.
He had encountered many cases like Zhou Ziwen's, most of which were people who got some wild game and sold it in restaurants.
"Haha, this is some really good stuff, could you please shout it out for me?"
Seeing the waiter's gaze, Zhou Ziwen moved the bucket in front of him and then removed the hay covering the old turtle.
"Ah? What kind of old turtle is this? Why is it so big?"
Seeing the old turtle in the bucket, the waiter exclaimed in surprise.
"It's big, right? This thing is good stuff."
Zhou Ziwen was a little proud. It was not possible for ordinary people to get such a big turtle.
It is because he is so capable that he dares to go to such a dangerous place as the deep pool.
"Xiao Zhao, what's the matter?"
At this moment, a middle-aged man with a kind face came out of the hotel.
Judging from his appearance, he should be the one in charge of the hotel.
"Who are you?"
Zhou Ziwen asked tentatively.
"Hello, comrade. I'm the manager of the hotel. What can I do for you?"
"Hello, Manager. I caught an old turtle and I'd like you to take a look at it."
Zhou Ziwen pointed to the bucket in front of him.
The manager walked closer and saw the old turtle in the bucket.
This old turtle is huge in size, and its shell is glowing with a dark black light.
The manager's eyes lit up instantly.
He leaned over to take a closer look and exclaimed in admiration, "Wow, this old turtle is quite old! Where did you get it?"
Zhou Ziwen smiled and said calmly, "I got this old turtle with great difficulty. Is the manager interested?"
"Of course I'm interested, brother. My last name is Li, so you can just call me Manager Li."
Manager Li said anxiously.
He was worried about not being able to find a good gift, but he didn't expect to come across such a good thing.
"Hello, Manager Li."
Seeing Manager Li’s expression, Zhou Ziwen knew it was a sure thing.
He calmly lowered his head and looked at the old turtle in the bucket. He looked as if his attention was attracted by the old turtle.
"Brother, I want this old turtle of yours. How much do you want for it?"
Manager Li pulled Zhou Ziwen aside and asked in a low voice.
"Manager Li, to be honest, I had a lot of trouble getting this old turtle from a deep pond. You should be knowledgeable. This old turtle must be at least fifteen years old. I weighed it and it weighs eight pounds and four ounces, so the price can't be lowered."
Zhou Ziwen spoke.
"Little brother, I know it's not easy for you to get here, can you give me a real price?"
Manager Li asked anxiously.
"Okay, okay, I'll sell it to you for 298."
Zhou Ziwen spoke with a smile.
When Manager Li heard the price, he couldn't help but frown, obviously thinking that the price was too high.
But if he were asked to give up, he would be reluctant to do so.
Firstly, this old turtle is really rare, and secondly, he needs it urgently. The price is a bit high, but it is not unacceptable.
Although he had a plan in mind, he looked troubled. "Little brother, the price you gave is too high. How can you sell it like this?"
"Manager Li, this is really not expensive. I risked my life to fish this old turtle out of a deep pool. Two hundred and ninety-eight is really not expensive." Zhou Ziwen shook his head.
To be honest, his price is a bit expensive.
According to his desired price, 150 yuan would be enough.
But who made Manager Li act so anxious?
It is not a good deal to rush to help others, but if you help others in need, then the price will not be the same.
He was sure that Manager Li wanted to buy it, so he raised the price temporarily.
"Your old turtle is indeed rare, but the price is too high. How about I offer two hundred for it?" Manager Li pondered for a moment and started to bargain.
"two hundred?"
Zhou Ziwen shook his head. "That's too low. I have one of each of these. If you don't want them, I can sell them to someone else right away."
As he said this, he pretended to take the bucket away.
"No, no, no, little brother, look at you, why are you still so anxious?" Seeing this, Manager Li hurriedly grabbed Zhou Ziwen.
He pondered for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "How about this, two hundred and fifty, two hundred and fifty, I'll buy it."
"But little brother, if you get something good like this in the future, you must send it to me!"
"Okay, two hundred and fifty is two hundred and fifty. Manager Li, don't worry. Since you are so straightforward, I will definitely send it to you in the future." Zhou Ziwen patted his chest and promised.
Although the number two hundred and fifty is a bit unlucky, this money is auspicious!
If he can earn 250 yuan a day, he would be fine as long as he earns 250 yuan.
"Haha, okay, little brother, you are very straightforward. I will go get the money for you right away." Manager Li was overjoyed when he heard this. He asked Zhou Ziwen to wait here for a while, then turned and went into the restaurant.
After a while, Manager Li came out with a stack of big unity bills.
"Little brother, count it and see if it's correct?" Manager Li handed the money to Zhou Ziwen.
Zhou Ziwen took the money, counted it quickly, and nodded, "That's right, Manager Li, you can take it away, Old Turtle!"
"Haha, okay, little brother, next time you have such good stuff, you must remember to send it to me." Manager Li quickly hugged the old turtle in his arms, and then began to give instructions.
"Don't worry, I will definitely do it." (End of this chapter)
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