"Tsk, tsk, tsk, these three major chambers of commerce are really rich and powerful. Even the guards standing guard have such strength... This is at least close to the peak of the 'body building' realm!" Uncle Han looked in front and said.
sigh.
"Uncle Han, I just heard you talking about the 'hundred-year period'. What is this?" Zhou Chen asked curiously.
"Huh? Did I just say this? Why don't I remember!" the old man said haha.
"I heard that just now, Uncle Han!" Wang Xiaohu scratched the back of his head.
"Really?...Oh, I remember, I think I did say this just now! Oh, this person forgets things easily as he gets older!" Uncle Han patted his forehead with his hand.
, something suddenly dawned on me.
"It's hard to explain. It's better for you young people! Not only do your brains spin very fast, but your memory is also good!... I just said something about the 'hundred-year period', right?!"
"Do you know who is in charge of the Sun and Moon Pavilion? It can be said that the Sun and Moon Pavilion is a big family. It has always been controlled by the three big families of Murong, Ji and Shangguan. Each one
The directors of the Sun Moon Pavilion branch must be people from these three big families! Do you understand?"
"Uncle Han, you mean to say that the head of the Sun Moon Pavilion is either Murong, Ji, or Shangguan, right?" Zhou Chen thought for a while and answered.
"Not bad!" Uncle Han nodded.
"Does this have anything to do with the question we just asked?" Wang Xiaohu asked, Zhou Chen was also a little confused, and they both looked at Uncle Han.
Uncle Han immediately glared at Wang Xiaohu, "Why are you so anxious? Didn't I just get to the point? Young people, be more patient and don't always look so impatient!"
"Let me ask you, these three people are in charge of the business together, there must be a leader! So how should we choose this leader?"
Zhou Chen thought for a while, his eyes lit up, and he suddenly thought, "I understand! This leader must be capable, or better than the other two people! Just like every time the old master tests our texts, every time
Every once in a while, a school test will be arranged, and whoever scores higher will pay more attention during this period!"
"You can teach me!... Yes, yes, you came up with the key point so quickly!" Uncle Han smiled and nodded.
"However, this Sun Moon Pavilion is not a small family. Therefore, they have made a 'hundred-year agreement'. This is also their old tradition, and it is not a secret."
"Every one of these families, every hundred years, will select outstanding talents from the direct descendants of the family to compete for the helm of the Sun and Moon Pavilion. For this chamber of commerce, this competition must be about the ability to do business!"
"Otherwise, why would people come here so far away? Mosquitoes are still meat no matter how small they are! Besides, our Ping'an Town is well-known around here, so it's not surprising that people come to our place to expand their business!
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"Speaking of which, Sun Moon Pavilion is here...the other two companies, Jubao Chamber of Commerce and Cangming Auction House, will naturally not be absent!"
"Now you understand why the three major chambers of commerce came here this year. You know, in this area, only big cities like Xiyue City have branches of the three major chambers of commerce!"
"Compared to this, our trade fair is just a small show at best! Sometimes, only when you go out can you see what it means to be sky high and the sea is vast!" Uncle Han said earnestly to the two boys.
Education Road.
"Let's go! I, an old man, will take you in to see what you are doing!" With that said, Uncle Han walked forward.
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The tent in the Sun Moon Pavilion is very spacious and bright as day. In addition to the "Ice Moon Pearl" hanging above the center, there are also many large and small "Ice Moon Pearls" inlaid around it. Compared with what I have seen before,
It's really a big deal! As soon as you enter, you can smell an elegant and quiet smell, which makes people feel very comfortable, as if the fatigue of many days has been dispelled.
In the rows of display cabinets in the center, there are various seen and unseen items that are rarely seen on weekdays. The crowd gathered around them all kept staring at the things inside.
If it hadn't been for some sense remaining and the powerful aura of the guards outside, everyone would have swept away all the items inside!
"What does this smell like? It smells good, it smells so good!" Wang Xiaohu sniffed it with his nose.
"This is the smell of the 'Qing Shen Fragrance'! Speaking of this 'Qing Shen Fragrance', it has the effect of clearing the mind and concentrating the mind. By the way, it also has the effect of repelling snakes, insects, rats, and ants around it. This is completely different from the insect repellent used outside.
It’s different!” Uncle Han introduced from the side.
Zhou Chen smelled it and said, "It smells really good. I feel like I calmed down all of a sudden!"
"I wonder if this thing is for sale here? If I could buy some, it would probably help my grandpa's headache!"
"To be honest, this gadget is just average! It's far less useful than the 'Ningshen Incense'." Uncle Han commented nonchalantly from the side.
"Probably one piece is only worth ten taels of silver!"
"What! Twelve!"
"What! Twelve!" Zhou Chen and Wang Xiaohu exclaimed in low voices.
"I happened to be able to buy drunken chickens that are not easy to buy. Each one costs only five taels. This is enough for me to buy two!" Wang Xiaohu said.
"What do you two boys know? Although this thing is not very good, it still has some value, especially for some people with low cultivation level, it has a good auxiliary effect!"
"You know, as long as it can help with spiritual practice, I don't know how many people are willing to rush for it!" Uncle Han lectured.
"This thing can't be eaten or drunk, so why not buy two drunken chickens!" Wang Xiaohu muttered in a low voice.
"How long can this stick last?" Zhou Chen asked.
Hearing this, Uncle Han looked at Zhou Chen, thoughtfully, and raised a finger.
"one day!"
"It's a night!"
"What! It's just one night. This means that one night will cost ten taels of silver!" Zhou Chen was a little surprised.
"That's right, and if you want to have an effect on people, it won't be of any use if you don't have ten days and a half!"
"Boy Zhou, if you want to buy this for your grandpa, I can lend you the money first, how about it?" Uncle Han seemed to have read through Zhou Chen's thoughts at a glance and made a kind suggestion.
"No need, Uncle Han, I will think of a solution myself! If it doesn't work in the end, I will trouble you again!"
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"Brother Chen, there are so many people there! Let's go over there and have a look!"
"There are so many weapons here! And they look much better than my dad's pig-killing knife!" Wang Xiaohu exclaimed as he looked at the several weapons placed on the display cabinet.
"These are sharp weapons, and only some powerful master craftsmen can make them!" Uncle Han said at the right time.
At this moment, a middle-aged man in a green gown came over, looked at Uncle Han and said to them, "Are there any guests who are interested in buying? If they really want it, I can decide how many will be given to them."
20% off on seats!”
"Twenty percent off! Brother Chen, why don't we buy one? It will definitely be much faster for killing pigs than my father's pig-killing knife!" Wang Xiaohu asked Zhou Chen with a simple and honest look.
When the people next to him heard this, the corners of their mouths twitched involuntarily.
"But, who are you? Do you keep your word?" Wang Xiaohu turned his head and asked the middle-aged man just now.
The middle-aged man was startled when he heard this and smiled, "My surname is Liu, and I am the chief here! You can call me 'Mr. Liu'. As for what I just said, of course it counts!"
Wang Xiaohu thought for a while and didn't know what he was thinking of, "Uncle Han, didn't you just say that one of the principals here is named Murong? Shangguan~ didn't say there was someone named Liu?"
"Ahem~" Upon hearing this, Uncle Han's face suddenly darkened and he felt a little embarrassed.
Manager Liu looked very calm, "Haha~ I didn't expect that little brother knows our Riyue Pavilion quite well. What you just said is true, but this was all in the past! I, Mr. Liu, work in the Riyue Pavilion.
You can also talk!"
Uncle Han explained to Chief Liu in the name of haha, "Haha~ The child is talking nonsense, and his words are not counted. Please don't take offense, Chief Liu!" As he said that, he chose a dark-looking sword from the display cabinet in front of him.
Got it in hand.
"Then I want this weapon!"
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"It's so expensive. It only costs ten taels of gold. What a profiteer!" Wang Xiaohu complained.
"Yes, Uncle Han, I think the one next to you just now is much stronger than the one in your hand." Zhou Chen was a little confused.
Uncle Han smiled and handed the sword to Zhou Chen, "Sometimes, don't just look at the surface of things. This sword is given to you. Speaking of which, I usually don't give you anything! Remember
, don’t refuse!”
"Okay, thank you, Uncle Han!"
"Are you going to continue shopping next time?"
Zhou Chen heard this and shook his head, "It's better to go back. The things here are good, but unfortunately we can't afford them!"
With that said, several people walked out together.