After the meal, Lu Manman was not pretentious. She had no other request except that Gu Heng sit next to her.
Under the gaze of the shopkeeper and others, Lu Manman began to talk about the opening chapter of Dream of Red Mansions: "Who is interested in opening up Hongmeng? It's all just for this romantic love. It is said that when Nuwa mended the sky, she spent a total of 36,500 yuan.
There was only one piece of the spirit stone left, which was abandoned at the foot of Qinggeng Peak. Many years later, the spirit stone channeled spirits and felt sorry for itself. Compared with other spirit stones used to mend the sky, it felt that it was useless. While feeling sad, in the distance,
A monk came and talked about the glory and wealth in the world, and Shitou's heart was moved..."
As Lu Manman began to speak, more and more people surrounded Lu Manman, including busy boys and customers who came into the store to choose books. They all stood attentively beside Lu Manman and stood quietly beside Lu Manman, their thoughts following Lu Manman's voice.
ups and downs.
Two chapters completed.
Obviously a long time has passed, but the shopkeeper felt that it was only a moment and it was not enough to listen to: "Then what happens next? Is Jia Baoyu the spiritual stone?"
"Jia Yucun was dismissed from his post because of his greed for money. Can Father Lin help him reinstate the official he asked for?"
"Men are made of clay and women are made of water. Although it sounds uncomfortable, it seems to be the truth. Girls cry all the time, but aren't they made of water?"
In addition to the shopkeeper's inquiries, Lu Manman noticed that there were many people staying around them. She smiled and said, "Shopkeeper, you treated us to a sumptuous lunch today, and I told you a story.
If you think it's not a good deal and you lose money, then I can give this painting to you as a meal."
When Lu Manman handed the painting to the shopkeeper, he was very clever and deliberately let everyone around him see the painting.
"This painting is very artistic."
"This poem in particular is so well written. If I were to write it, I wouldn't be able to write it."
"Girl, how much does a meal cost? I'll give you 20 taels for your painting. How about selling it to me?"
"Twenty taels..." Lu Manman's heart moved. Judging from the memory of the original owner, twenty taels was a lot of money. She suppressed the throbbing in her heart and looked at Gu Qin. She was also very moved when she saw her.
She looked at Gu Heng again...forget it, there was nothing interesting about a person with an expressionless face, she thought about it herself.
"Twenty taels? I'll pay thirty taels!" A man in Tsing Yi said, looking at Lu Manman with burning eyes: "Girl, I really want to know the follow-up story you just told. If you are willing to tell it to me, that is
I'm willing to give you an extra hundred taels."
"Yes, I do too!"
Hearing this, Lu Manman glanced at the man in green, and then looked at the shopkeeper: "It seems that everyone likes good books, but how long will it take for me to tell the story by myself? There are many chapters in "Dream of Red Mansions". If there is a book
Wouldn't it be better to circulate it to everyone?"
"That's right." The man in green clothes felt enlightened. He quickly looked at the shopkeeper: "Shopkeeper, I want to buy "A Dream of Red Mansions"."
"Shopkeeper, I want to buy it too."
"I want to buy it too."
…
Lu Manman stepped back, satisfied that the people who had just listened to her story gathered around the shopkeeper.
Gu Heng's eyes had not left Lu Manman since a long time ago. Seeing the successful smile on her face, he felt that what he just thought was true. Lu Manman definitely did not mention those two books for no reason, let alone
She told a story for no reason, she had a plan.
Her premeditated plan is probably to sell books and stories.
Facts proved that Gu Heng's guess was right.
After perfunctory with several gentlemen who wanted to buy books, the shopkeeper invited Lu Manman upstairs. He originally wanted to chat with Lu Manman alone, but considering that she was a woman, he invited Gu Heng and his son to accompany him.
"Girl, we gentlemen don't tell secret stories. The story of Dream of Red Mansions is very good. Can you sell this story to us?" Lu Manman said, looking at the shopkeeper.
Lu Manman nodded. Seeing the smile on the shopkeeper's face, she also smiled: "What price are you going to give?"
"Girl, make a price." After hearing Lu Manman's answer, the shopkeeper instantly figured out Lu Manman's intention in telling the story. This girl may have made up her mind early on to sell this story to him.
Lu Manman stretched out three fingers.
"Three hundred taels?" Upon hearing this, the shopkeeper pondered briefly and nodded: "Okay."
When Gu Qin heard the shopkeeper say that three hundred taels was OK, she almost couldn't sit still. She was so obedient, how much was three hundred taels? She had never seen three hundred taels in her life.
Lu Manman shook his head.
The shopkeeper's brows moved: "If it's three thousand taels, the price is too high."
Three thousand taels? Gu Qin's hands trembled and she swallowed nervously. In fact, three hundred taels was already a lot. She wanted to speak, but seeing Lu Manman's calm expression, she suppressed the urge to speak.
After all, this was Lu Manman's own business, and she didn't want to comment too much. She just stared at Lu Manman for a moment, for fear that she would make the wrong choice.
Lu Manman looked at the shopkeeper, his face full of confidence and calmness: "I don't want three thousand taels either."
"If it's thirty thousand taels, the girl is greedy." The shopkeeper calmed down the emotion on his face.
Lu Manman shook his head and said directly: "I don't want money directly. What I want is 30% of the profit from your Zhiyuan Bookstore's book "Dream of Red Mansions"."
"Thirty percent of profit?" The shopkeeper moved and saw Lu Manman's seriousness: "Is the girl so confident?"
She is confident in "A Dream of Red Mansions"! If the things left by the ancestors are not good, can they withstand the test of time?
""A Dream of Red Mansions" is a good book. Since it is a good book, then some people will like to read it, keep reading it, and read it again and again. In addition to our county, there may be people in other counties, even provincial capitals, and capitals who will also like it." Lu
Manman did not continue. She believed that the shopkeeper was a smart person and knew what she meant.
The shopkeeper heard the implication of Lu Manman's words. Although he had only listened to two chapters of "Dream of Red Mansions", the content in it was unforgettable. Maybe with this book, their Zhiyuan Bookstore would completely make a splash.
I am afraid that he is a leader in the bookstore industry: "I will discuss this matter with the owner and wait for the owner to make a decision."
"Okay, but you can't delay me for too long."
"Understood, I will definitely give the girl an answer within seven days."
"Okay." Lu Manman stood up.
"Girl, this is thirty-five taels of silver. Can you sell your painting to me?" The shopkeeper took out the silver and handed it to Lu Manman with both hands.
Lu Manman glanced at the money in the shopkeeper's hand. She was short of money now, and it was really difficult to refuse the money, but she had principles: "Didn't I say before that I would give you the painting to pay for your meal? I naturally have my word.
talk."
"this……"
Lu Manman handed the painting "Ode of Burial Flowers" to the shopkeeper, and then took the bamboo tube from Gu Heng's hand: "I also have a little poem here, the shopkeeper can help me see how much it is worth."
The shopkeeper put down "The Song of Burial Flowers". Although he felt embarrassed to take it for free, he couldn't resist. At the same time, he also wanted his boss to see the painting. So he hurriedly looked at the painting in Lu Manman's hand and thought about it.