Chapter 75: Reverse Bargaining
"Jun kiln porcelain, which goes into the kiln in one color and comes out in a myriad of colors, is famous for its colorful kiln-changed effects."
"The color of the flowerpot is a naturally diffused rose purple, and the mouth of the pot is in the shape of a crabapple..."
"The three characters Chonghua Palace are written on the bottom of the basin. Chonghua Palace was originally Qianxi Wusuo, where Emperor Qianlong lived when he was in his private residence. After he ascended the throne, he renovated it and named it Chonghua Palace. He liked to hold important palace banquets in Chonghua Palace, such as the famous Sanqing Tea Banquet in history."
Xu Youyou felt like a ruthless tour guide.
But Lu Jingyao was the best listener, always looking at her with appreciation and admiration.
Xu Youyou felt a little uncomfortable being stared at by him, until she had nothing to say, she asked helplessly: "Is there anything else you want to know?"
Lu Jingyao asked: "Can you tell me how you bought this flower pot?"
Of course Xu Youyou would not talk about the system. She could only start with the story of the tomb robbers. The flower and bird market was very close to the police station, and she could only say that she went in for a look on a whim.
But she didn't expect that Lu Jingyao's main concern was the tomb robbers.
"You did a good job. When you found something was wrong, calm them down first and call the police after you leave the village. This way it is safer." Lu Jingyao said.
Xu Youyou thought to herself, do you need me to say this? She is not the kind of unlucky person who will be beaten half to death and thrown into the trash can.
The last time they met, they parted on bad terms. Last time, they were busy with a meeting. This time, Xu Youyou finally had time to ask, "Why were you thrown into the trash can when you were abroad?"
Lu Jingyao's face suddenly turned red and he coughed several times. This question made him so embarrassed that he didn't know where to start. He had reminded Xu Youyou to be careful several times when he was abroad, but he didn't expect that he would be the one to capsize in the end.
"Is it inconvenient to say?" Xu Youyou asked.
Lu Jingyao nodded gently: "I don't want to talk about it."
Xu Youyou didn't ask any more questions, and instead pointed at the flower pot and said, "I won't take advantage of you. There was a similar flower pot at the Hong Kong Spring Auction this year, and it was sold for 10 million Hong Kong dollars. I want 9 million for this flower pot."
Unlike Zeng Gong’s previous letter, the price of this flower pot is relatively low, and Xu Youyou has no intention of raising the price extra.
Lu Jingyao shook his head: "It takes a lot of time to go to Hong Kong City, and you may not be able to buy a beautiful one like this. It's not easy for you to buy this flowerpot. This one is also more beautiful than the one in Hong Kong City. 20 million, this is the only way you can barely make ends meet."
Xu Youyou rarely saw people bargaining in this way, so she shook her head and said, "Nine million is enough. I'm not that short of money."
She took someone else's Zhaoyi Star and had a deal worth tens of billions of dollars that had not been completed with the other party. She also received 100 million yuan in compensation from Lu Jingyao abroad. Although she loved money, there was no need for her to cheat and deceive people like a fat sheep.
Lu Jingyao shook his head: "From a business perspective, this flower pot is worth 20 million."
Xu Youyou shook her head and made the final decision: "Nine million. If you don't want to, I will sell it to someone else."
Lu Jingyao wanted to continue persuading them, but Assistant Liu beside him suddenly winked at him frantically. Although he didn't understand why, he listened to the advice and did not insist on raising the price.
After Xu Youyou finished the business, she immediately stood up and said goodbye. Before leaving, she kindly said, "If you have finished your business in Gansu Province, you can stay here for a few days. The scenery here is very special. It is difficult to see such landforms and customs elsewhere."
Lu Jingyao came to Gansu Province purely for Xu Youyou. Since the real owner was no longer around, he felt there was nothing worth staying for.
But before he could tell the truth, Assistant Liu at the side took the initiative to say, "Ms. Xu, I'm worried about how to arrange Mr. Lu's trip. I would like to ask you for advice, but I don't know if you are willing to help me."
Xu Youyou naturally wouldn't refuse.
After Xu Youyou left, Assistant Liu looked at his boss with disappointment.
"Mr. Lu, what a great opportunity! You can go along the route that Miss Xu has traveled. If you encounter something you don't understand, just ask her directly. This way, you will have more communication. Maybe you will have more common language when you return to Shanghai."
Lu Jingyao was not very clear about matters between men and women, but he understood it after Assistant Liu explained it.
But he still had other doubts in his mind: "She suffered a loss when she spent 9 million to buy this flower pot. Why did you ask me to agree to it?"
Assistant Liu was speechless. The money Xu Youyou spent on the flowerpot, including the parrot, was less than 120,000 yuan. She made more than 8 million yuan by reselling it. How did she lose out? But Assistant Liu still suppressed his jealousy and said, "Boss Lu, since Miss Xu is willing, don't go against her will. If you think she is at a disadvantage, then compensate her in other ways. You can use this as an excuse to give her a gift. Isn't the relationship between men and women brought closer by giving and taking like this?"
Lu Jingyao couldn't help but nodded, but soon he said, "Say your last sentence again."
"Do you think she suffered a loss?"
"no."
"Don't go against her wishes..."
"no."
"Ms. Xu is willing to suffer a loss." Assistant Liu was thankful for his good memory, otherwise he would not have been able to react.
Lu Jingyao's face was visibly happy: "You also think she is willing, right?"
Assistant Liu didn't understand what his boss was so happy about. He was willing to take less money, not to get married.
"She loves money like her life, but she is willing to give me some concessions. What does this mean?" Lu Jingyao asked.
Assistant Liu: …
Assistant Liu couldn't help but suspect that Lu Jingyao had been possessed by someone, but as a flatterer around the leader, he could only say: "It means that Miss Xu has you in her heart."
Lu Jingyao raised the corners of his mouth slightly and said, "She is so good to me, I can't let her suffer any loss."
Assistant Liu couldn't help but doubt his future: What should he do if he finds out his boss is a love-brained person in his fifth year of work? "Boss Lu, Yunsheng Holdings wants us to give them a two-point discount. Should we agree to it?" Assistant Liu tried to test him with a work-related matter.
Lu Jingyao glanced at him calmly: "Why are you asking me about this?"
Assistant Liu was relieved. As long as the partner was not Xu Youyou, Lu Jingyao would still be the iron-blooded President Lu who would fight for every penny.
After a long day of traveling, Xu Youyou returned to her home in Shanghai at eight o'clock in the evening.
But once she returned home, she realized the meaning of spending money to support so many people.
The housekeeper, Sister Zhang, had already arranged a masseur before Xu Youyou arrived home. As soon as she got home, a group of people immediately surrounded her to serve her.
Before falling asleep, Xu Youyou's fatigue from the car ride had completely disappeared. As usual, she took inventory of her small treasury. When she thought of the long string of numbers in the account, she couldn't help but smile.
When I woke up the next morning, Sister Zhang came to remind me: "Boss, Mr. Xie is here."
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