The shopkeeper was also knowledgeable in music. He could tell from Feiyan's test of the zither that she played exceptionally well. In addition, all the guests, regardless of age, were pleasing to the eye. He immediately said, "Alright, if the two young ladies really want that zither, I will give you the lowest price, two hundred and eighty taels. Please don't try to bargain with me anymore."
“Okay, the price will be as the shopkeeper offers, but you have to give us a good pair of zithers, as well as the zither stand and spare strings.” Hong Xiaoduo made her demands without any embarrassment.
The shopkeeper laughed and said, "We'll give them away, we'll give them away, we absolutely will! Not only these, but also embroidered instrument covers and moisturizing cream, we'll give them all away."
Hong Xiaoduo asked again if there were any new ones, as she didn't want this sample. The shopkeeper replied repeatedly that even if she hadn't asked, he was just about to get it anyway.
There were only two of those plain-faced zithers. When we brought them in, we were thinking that they might not sell in a small town like this, but a music store can't be without a good one.
Feiyan watched the shopkeeper and the shop assistant with great excitement as they carefully carried out a zither wrapped in cotton cloth from the inner room. After unwrapping it, Feiyan put on the bridges herself and tried playing it to make some simple adjustments.
"Do you two also like it and want Sister Feiyan to teach you?" Hong Xiaoduo asked with a smile, seeing Yuheng and Yaoguang's envious looks.
The two girls nodded at the same time: "Mother, when we come across someone selling used zithers, we can buy them for a cheap price. We can share one." Yuheng said softly.
"I also have cheaper options here, only sixteen taels of silver. If you want them, I'll charge you fifteen taels. Actually, the lower the price, the less profit I make, so I have no reason to cheat you," the shopkeeper quickly interjected from the side...
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