Everyone comes to the store to buy things. What they buy is not a purchase. What does it have to do with who and what they give as gifts? The shopkeeper's control is really broad enough.
"I heard from my husband that this silver building is one of the best in Kyoto. It's just a mediocre one today... Just because you haven't seen it before doesn't mean I can't give it to you," Chu Miao'er pointedly smiled, "Only by surprise can people be surprised.
, the shopkeeper, do you think that’s right?”
They were all mentioned by name. Although the shopkeeper had a strange look on his face, he dared to say that it was not the case. The grace and ease in her body was definitely not something that an ordinary woman could possess, and she must be the wife of a high-ranking official. Today, she offended an ordinary woman.
Fortunately, it would be a big mistake to ruin the reputation he had worked so hard to build because of her, so he had to take good care of her.
As if something suddenly dawned on him, the shopkeeper nodded and bowed and said: "Madam is right, please come over here first. I will bring you all the albums recently ordered in the store to take a look at."
He turned around and called to the young man who looked like a servant beside him, "Go upstairs and bring over all the drawings and patterns that have been recently purchased."
The man was extremely fast. In the time it took Chu Miaoer and the others to take a sip of tea, two stacks of drawings were neatly placed in front of them.
"Madam, this is the style that our store has recently ordered. Can you see if there is the style you have in mind?" The shopkeeper rubbed his hands in embarrassment and said with a smile, "Because our store really has never made anything for children.
, I'm sorry that I can't understand what Madam means..."
Chu Miaoer picked up the drawing and looked at it carefully. Everything from the styling to the materials used was marked in detail. It would not be an exaggeration to say that it was a business secret.
This shopkeeper is really generous. She put her hands lightly on the table, shook her head and smiled: "How about the shopkeeper just give me pen, ink, paper and inkstone, and I can draw a picture for you? This will save you from guessing and having no idea.
Pu'er."
Hearing what she said, the shopkeeper secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and quickly called the boy to bring him some pen and ink, and polished the ink himself.
Perhaps they had never seen what Chu Miaoer wanted, so no wonder the shopkeeper was confused. She first wrote a few strokes in a confident manner, then lowered her head and carefully began to outline its shape and pattern, imitating the techniques used in their store.
I added a lot of ideas and notes, and it was completed in a short time.
"Wan Niang, what do you think of this gift?" Chu Miaoer gently folded his sleeves twice and stood up, smiling slightly.
Before Wan Niang stretched out her hand, the shopkeeper shouted nervously: "Madam, don't move, the ink is not dry yet. I'm afraid it will ruin Madam's painting..." Without even raising her head to look at Wan Niang,
With an expression of surprise, Yan then praised, "The lock Madam drew is really unique, but this silver lock is given to children... I wonder if it has any special meaning?"
"Silver has the function of soothing the five internal organs and relieving panic, removing evil spirits and calming the mind. It is perfect for children," Chu Miao'er pointed at the painting and said, "This is the 'longevity lock', with 'longevity and wealth' engraved on the front and 'longevity and wealth' carved on the back.
Goldfish and lotus both mean good luck and good luck, and the 'lock' always requires a key to open, but I don't want the key because it is a good omen for him to live a long life."
The more the shopkeeper listened, the more amazed he became. He originally thought that making adults' objects more detailed would have a bright future, but now he realized it after seeing this thing. Children from prominent families are often given jade as a wishful gift when they are born, so this
There is nothing new in what is being sent around, but this little thing is a good business opportunity now!
"Madam is very talented. I really admire you. May I ask when Madam will come to pick it up? I can make arrangements for it." He rolled up the drawing carefully, as if he had got some good treasure that he was satisfied with, and smiled.
Open your mouth from ear to ear.
"I'll give you two days at most, what do you think?" Chu Miao'er looked at him quietly and said.
The shopkeeper obviously didn't expect that she would ask for the drawings back, but her long-life lock looked small, but the smaller it was, the more complicated it was to carve. Not to mention insisting on following the usual customization process before picking up the goods after a month, but again
It will take three to five days to complete.
Seeing him in a dilemma, Chu Miao'er was not ready to give in. He just sighed slightly and stood up and said: "I know the time is a bit tight. If the shopkeeper can't do it, I won't force it. Let's look for another store later.
It's not impossible..." She silently observed the shopkeeper's expression while slowly extending her hand, "I won't bother shopkeeper, but please give me the drawings in your arms."
Drawing? If this drawing fell into another store, wouldn't it mean that we would miss this great opportunity and watch the money fly into someone else's pocket?
"Don't worry, Madam! I'll work all night long to make this thing on time," the shopkeeper's heart skipped a beat, and he promised, "Madam, I can rest assured that I'll have someone come here in two days, but I have a little problem."
A small request...I wonder if Madam can agree to it?"
"Let's talk about it." Chu Miao'er and Wan Niang looked at each other and looked at him in confusion.
The shopkeeper smiled implicitly at first, and then said tentatively: "I would like to ask my wife to sell this design idea to the bank. I am willing to pay five hundred taels of silver..." Seeing her frown, the shopkeeper thought it was for his own use.
The inappropriate words made the noble lady unhappy, so she immediately explained with a smile, "Madam, please don't think it is tacky, but if this painting is sold to our bank with real money, then it will flow into the market and be copied by others."
, small ones can also find them with reasonable grounds."
This was her unexpected gain today. It was beyond her expectation that Yinlou attached so much importance to the patent protection of its products. No wonder it could stand in Kyoto for many years. It was only five hundred taels... If this thing becomes popular in the future
, the money earned by the silver house must be more than these five hundred taels. The shopkeeper is indeed a person who knows how to do business. But how can she find five hundred taels too little?
Suppressing the ecstasy in her heart, Chu Miaoer cleared her throat and said seriously: "What the shopkeeper said makes sense. If you like it, I can give you a few more styles."
These words made the shopkeeper's eyes light up, and he immediately stepped forward to pick up the pen for Chu Miao'er and handed it to her hand. He looked attentive and funny. He jumped at the sight of the various "longevity locks"
On the paper, the shopkeeper could not hide his excitement, his face had already blossomed with joy, as if his bowl was already filled with gold and silver.
"Hurry and give it to Master Yang. Tell me that you must make it the day after tomorrow. Go quickly," the shopkeeper handed the dried painting to the boy beside him, turned to Chu Miao'er and said, "You two
Madam, you can check to see if there is anything you like in the store, and I will give it to you as a thank you gift. I will go and get the banknote for you, Madam."
"Then you go ahead, I won't shirk you." Chu Miaoer agreed with a smile, not showing any signs of offending.
After the man left, Wan Niang chuckled and said teasingly: "Wan Niang found out today that Madam is also a little money-lover. There are many in these mansions, so Madam should be in need."
"It's one thing whether you have it or not. Don't give it away as a gift," Chu Miao'er lowered his head and murmured, "You can choose two things for Baitao. Wan Niang, you should also add a few things, right," she
Suddenly he turned around and asked, "I haven't seen you take anything I gave you before?"
Wan Niang pursed her lips, looked at her calmly, and shook her head: "These jewelry will delay my sword practice. I don't have anywhere else to move around on weekdays, so I don't need to bring these."
What she said makes sense. Although Wan Niang is different from Qin Luo Ge in essence, on the surface she is just as nameless and has no status, or even worse. Qin Luo Ge at least has a name, but Wan Niang doesn't even have her own name.
All gone.
"The ring you gave to Miss Yang San last time has been worn to a pulp, which shows that you are very precious to it," Chu Miao'er asked casually, "But who gave it to someone precious?"
Wan Niang paused and said with some sadness: "My brother made them when he was a child, one for him and one for me."
I remember that Wan Niang once told her that her brother seemed to have disappeared during the war. After so many years, I am afraid that he is already in trouble. Even if he is standing in front of her, she may not be able to recognize him.
Come on, this ring is also her last thought of her loved ones.
"No matter where he is at this time, he definitely hopes that you will have a good life," Chu Miao'er comforted softly, "People always have to look forward."
"Mrs. I've kept you waiting for a long time -" the shopkeeper walked down the stairs with a smile, his voice and smile instantly broke the sad atmosphere, "Have you chosen the style you like?"
Chu Miao'er saw that he was sweating, nodded and chuckled: "I have chosen, I just don't know how many items the shopkeeper will let me take away..."
"Ma'am, you're joking. You can take whatever you like," the shopkeeper reacted very quickly this time and dealt with it with a slap in the face, "Just don't empty out my store."
Seeing that he was happy, Chu Miaoer stopped teasing him, pointed to a few simple hairpins and said: "Just these few, wrap them up for me first. Come back and get them with Changshou Suo, but you can give me the banknotes."
You can give it to me directly, I won’t worry if others come to get it.”
It was the first time I saw someone asking for money so directly. The shopkeeper was slightly stunned before he quickly took out the banknotes he had prepared from his waist and handed them to her with both hands. He said at a loss of whether to laugh or cry: "Please accept it, Madam."
After taking the banknote, Chu Miaoer opened it and took a rough look at it. After confirming that it was five hundred taels, she put it into her money bag. Her movements were natural and smooth. I have never seen a noble lady like money so much. Shopkeeper
I was amazed in my heart.
The sunset seems to be particularly early in winter, and when Chu Miaoer arrived home, the moon above her head was faintly showing her face.
"Princess is back?" Baitao had been waiting eagerly at the door of the small courtyard for a long time. Seeing her coming back, he hurriedly greeted her, "Your Majesty didn't go anywhere today. He was just waiting for you to come back in the house. It's better for you. The moon is crawling.
I didn’t come back until I was on the branch.”
"Oh?" Chu Miao'er was obviously a little surprised, but he didn't ask any more questions. He just touched his belly and said, "Go and pass the food quickly. I'm very hungry."
Seeing her beaming smile, Baitao knew that he didn't listen to her words, so he sent her to the door and turned around and went out.
"This girl dares to show off to me..." Chu Miao'er saw that she had a straight face from beginning to end, pretending to be disappointed and murmuring softly, but unexpectedly the person with sharp ears heard her.
"It's not like Ting Feng is used to it. It's getting more and more unruly." A light word came from inside, which made Chu Miao'er burst into laughter. She glanced at the embarrassed Ting Feng and walked in while holding back her smile.
