Chapter 3412 3414【Chrysanthemum Fairy】

A few years passed in the blink of an eye, and it was 1932.

Xiang Nan is sixteen years old and has grown into a tall, handsome and handsome young man.

 Xiaodouzi is also thirteen years old and has gone to senior primary school, that is, a senior primary school.

 There are six years in primary school in the Republic of China. The first four grades are junior primary schools, and the last five and six grades are senior primary schools.

 At that time, those who graduated from high school were already considered highly educated, could read and write, and could write and write, and were considered intellectuals.

 …

On this day, Xiang Nan and shopkeeper Sun from Shangzhen Pavilion came to Huamanlou to discuss business.

"Hey, Master Duan and Sun Changgui are here. Chunlan, Qiuxiang, Yuexian and Caifeng, please come and greet the two masters." The old bustard greeted the two of them immediately.

 Liulichang is close to Bada Hutong. Those literati and elegant people not only like antiques, books, calligraphy and paintings, but also like red sleeves to add fragrance and beauties.

 Xiang Nan also came to Bada Hutong to have tea when he was discussing business with others. For example, the girls from Qingyin Xiaoguan are not only good at reciting poems, composing poems, playing chess, calligraphy and painting, but they are also talented people.

Although businessmen value harmony, it is inevitable that money will be compared, and sometimes disagreements will arise if the price does not match. At this time, those girls are needed to mediate, act coquettishly, be funny, act cute, and relax the tense atmosphere.

Hence why many businessmen are happy to come here to discuss business. But business talks were just business talks. Xiang Nan never stayed overnight and left every time after business talks.

This made Huamanlou’s madam almost go crazy with hatred.

Because Xiang Nan is now a big shot in Liulichang. Not only does he have a sharp eye and can distinguish the real from the fake, but he also has a lot of interesting things in his hands. If he takes out any one, it is a treasure worth tens of thousands. Everyone in the circle secretly picks on him.

In these years, not counting his original family property, the treasures he has sold alone are no less than one million oceans. If such a wealthy businessman becomes a subordinate, he will not be able to make ends meet just by doing his business alone.

 Xiang Nan and shopkeeper Sun entered a private room, and the food and wine were immediately served like a stream of water.

Chunlan, Qiuxiang, Yuexian, and Caifeng sat on either side of the table, helping to pour wine and serve dishes. There were also several little girls standing by with their hands down, one to help others and the other to learn the rules.

 It’s not easy to be a red-brand girl in the Bada Hutong. Appearance is actually the next best thing. The key is to be aware of words and be able to speak eloquently, so that you can make the customers happy and obediently take out money from their wallets.

 Hence, the newly acquired girls will not be forced to accept guests immediately. I didn't understand any rules, couldn't speak any words, didn't have any talents, and I didn't offend all the guests, so at first I just followed the rules and watched how my sisters greeted and treated others.

While learning the rules, he should also learn talents such as playing music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, singing, playing, playing, playing, and singing. After three to five years of training, he would be allowed to go out to accompany guests, and he would not treat guests lightly.

They are not afraid that the girls will not study hard. After all, Bada Hutong is not a charity hall. Not to mention that the gang of turtle slaves are watching them every day. If they dare to be lazy, run away, or be perfunctory, they will be beaten.

Even those girls don’t dare to be lazy. After all, only if they learn well can they stay in Qingyin Xiaoguan.

If you don't learn well and can't serve the best guests, you will be sold to a teahouse, a lower house or a brothel. Then you might as well be in a Qingyin tavern.

Xiang Nan saw at a glance that one of the little girls was Juxian.

 He has not been to Bada Hutong for a few days because he has been busy burning kilns. I didn't expect to see Juxian when I came today, what a coincidence.

Although she was only thirteen or fourteen years old now and looked a little immature, Xiang Nan easily recognized her.

"It's true." He was moved in his heart, but he didn't say anything, and continued to discuss business with shopkeeper Sun.

After sitting down, Xiang Nan opened the package, revealing a small cup full of cracks.

The whole body is covered with moon white flash green glaze, the glaze is as warm and moist as jade, and its luster is as crisp as crisp. The light green-gray glaze is intertwined with black and yellow patterns, showing the characteristics of the "golden iron wire" of Song Ge Kiln. The opening curve is flexible. The whole vessel is dignified and steady, just like a Ge Kiln Bafang Cup.

“Master Duan, what are the regulations for your Ge Kiln Bafang Cup?” Shopkeeper Sun asked impatiently.

 Ge kiln is one of the five famous kilns in the Song Dynasty, comparable to Jun kiln, Ding kiln, Guan kiln and Ru kiln. And the number is very rare. According to statistics, there are only about a hundred pieces in the world. It can be said that each piece is a rare treasure.

Because of this, Shopkeeper Sun's eyes almost popped out when Xiang Nan's Ge Kiln Bafang Cup was exposed. Such a good treasure, let alone buying and selling, if you are lucky enough to see it once, it is a rare talking point.

"We are old friends, and I won't play tricks with you." Xiang Nan took a mouthful of food, smiled slightly, and said, "Fifty thousand yuan, take it if you like it."

"This..." Shopkeeper Sun gritted his teeth when he heard this.

 The Ge Kiln Bafang Cup is so good that you may not be able to find a second one in the entire Liulichang. But 50,000 yuan is really expensive.

You must know that in these years of war and chaos, the people have not enough to eat, and the rich would rather hoard gold than buy antiques. Therefore, the business of Liulichang has been affected, and it has become much deserted in recent years.

He was worried that if he couldn't sell it after buying it, it would be troublesome.

The girls here and the girls standing in front of them all opened their eyes in shock when they heard that just such a small cup was worth fifty thousand yuan.

Not to mention that these little girls' prostitution contracts only cost ten yuan. Even girls like them, who are red cards, may not make a hundred or ten yuan a day.

Such a small cup is enough to buy all the flowers in the building.

"Master Duan, no matter how good you are, it's hard to do business these days." Shopkeeper Sun begged.

 50,000 yuan to buy a Ge Kiln Bafang Cup. It is expensive but worth it. After all, there are countless such things in the world. But as a businessman, who wants to make a few more profits while investing his capital.

Xiang Nan smiled slightly and said nothing.

“Master Duan, please try this hot dried silk. It was made by a master specially invited by our mother from Yangzhou.” Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit cold, Caifeng greeted her with a smile.

"Yes, Mr. Duan, please try and see if the taste is authentic." Yuexian also said quickly.

"Well, this hot dried shredded silk tastes pretty good." Xiang Nan took a bite and said, "It's just a pity that the spring bamboo shoots used are those that have been left for a few days and are not fresh enough. If they were freshly unearthed winter bamboo shoots, That taste is truly amazing.

　　That's all, the capital doesn't produce bamboo shoots, so it's not easy to be too demanding. It's just not satisfactory. "

"Mr. Duan, you are a real gourmet. You have eaten before and you can say 'unsatisfactory', which is already a compliment to him." Caifeng said flatteringly.

"You have a small mouth, I guess you can talk." Xiang Nan smiled and said, "Let's do it, shopkeeper Sun, I will be more skillful. For good luck, forty-eight thousand."

 “If you continue…” Shopkeeper Sun still wanted to counteroffer.

Xiang Nan put on a straight face and stood up to leave.

“Ouch, ouch, Mr. Duan, please don’t leave. It’s so easy for you to come here. We are all eager to accompany you~” Caifeng and Yuexian quickly stopped them.

"Okay!" When Shopkeeper Sun saw this, he could only grit his teeth and said, "Forty-eight thousand is forty-eight thousand."

 (End of this chapter)