Lin Xu looked at the counter for a while, pointed to a piece of safety buckle that was as warm as water, and said: "Brother Chong, what do you think of this safety buckle? The jade quality is very good at first glance, and the workmanship is also good. More importantly, the safety buckle is
It means health, peace and longevity, I think it’s a great gift to my aunt!”
"I listened to you and bought this safety buckle for my mother!"
Sun Chong also thought this safety buckle was very beautiful. After hearing Lin Xu explain the meaning of the safety buckle, he liked it even more and immediately asked: "Shopkeeper, how much does this safety buckle cost?"
"Five taels of silver."
The shopkeeper opened his right hand and gestured.
"Just such a small safety buckle costs five taels of silver? It's too expensive!"
Sun Chong said in great surprise!
"Sir, this safety buckle is made by top craftsmen and is carefully polished from the finest mutton-fat jade! You can take a closer look. Is this texture and workmanship comparable to ordinary safety buckles? As for you saying it's small, that's fine.
What's even more interesting is that this head is not too small in the safety buckle! If it is bigger, it will be tiring on the neck to wear it, right?"
"But, five taels of silver is too expensive. You can make it cheaper."
"I'm sorry, it really can't be cheaper. The capital is resting here. We can't do a loss-making business!"
The shopkeeper shook his head like a rattle, and then said: "I heard you just now, are you planning to buy this safety buckle as a gift to your royal family?"
"yes......"
Sun Chong nodded shyly.
"Well, for the sake of your filial piety, sir, I will give you two more beads. They are also made of high-quality mutton-fat jade. They can be strung on this safety buckle. It will look better. But in terms of price
, it really can’t be cheaper.”
The shopkeeper picked up two jade beads with holes and showed them to Sun Chong.
"this......"
Sun Chong likes this safety buckle very much, but he can't afford it.
Five taels of silver is 5,000 coins!
His military pay for a month as a soldier was only 300 Wen and five taels of silver, which was almost a year and a half of his military pay!
Although he could receive 600 yuan per month after becoming Lin Xu's guard captain, after all, he hadn't been working for long, and his entire net worth combined was not enough.
As for borrowing money from Lin Xu, he was really embarrassed to ask for it.
At this time, Lin Xu took out an ingot of silver and put it on the table: "We bought it, you can string these two beads together."
"Okay! You two gentlemen, please sit over there and wait a moment. I'll have someone string the beads right now! Waiter, watch the tea!"
The shopkeeper took the silver in his hand and immediately became more enthusiastic.
"Sir, I will definitely return these five taels of silver to you in the future!"
Sun Chong said very gratefully!
"Okay, Brother Chong, do we still need to be so clear about it?"
Lin Xu smiled and patted Sun Chong's arm: "Let's go over there and sit down and have a cup of tea. After walking around for a while, I'm really thirsty!"
Sun Chong said nothing more, but he felt even more grateful to Lin Xu in his heart!
Soon, the shopkeeper arranged for someone to string the safety buttons and beads and put them in a small bag made of red silk.
"Sir, please take it!"
The shopkeeper respectfully handed the bag to Sun Chong.
"Thanks!"
Sun Chong's words of thanks were addressed not only to the shopkeeper, but also to Lin Xu.