In the land of the imperial city, the market is indeed lively.
There was a buzz of people and all kinds of gadgets everywhere.
Duan Fengyun and the others walked slowly in the market with the mentality of traveling around.
But after looking around for a long time, no one could find a suitable gift.
After finding nothing, the few people came to the underground black market on Duan Fengyun's suggestion.
Compared with the bustle of the regular market on the ground, the underground black market here seems a little deserted.
But this is all relative. The regular market targets ordinary people, while this underground black market targets dignitaries and people in the world.
A few people wandered around in the underground black market.
"Hey, look, what do you think of this?"
Qin Shuang walked to a shop and picked up a golden bull as thick as a thigh.
This year is the Year of the Ox, so Qin Shuang chose this golden bull.
"Don't underestimate this golden bull. It's made of real gold, without any adulteration.
If you find any adulteration on my part, you can come and knock down my shop at any time."
The shopkeeper came out and greeted several people.
His shop has the best business and the highest reputation in this underground black market, so he speaks with confidence.
Qin Shuang is also an old man, and he will know whether this golden bull is real or fake when he holds it in his hand.
Golden on the outside, solid on the inside, it is indeed made entirely of gold.
"Boss, how much does this Taurus cost?"
"Not much, five thousand taels!"
The boss didn't think twice and directly quoted a scary price.
Qin Shuang thought the price was good, so she prepared to buy it out of her belongings.
But Duan Fengyun reached out to stop Qin Shuang.
"Senior Brother Shuang, wait a moment."
"Boss, I know your cow is made of gold, but five thousand taels is too expensive. See if you can make it cheaper."
The boss replied confidently:
"Our store will not change the price. This price is a sincere price. You can take it if you want it. If you think the price is too expensive, you don't have to buy it."
Duan Fengyun smiled and said:
"Boss, I also know that your price is a sincere price.
But look."
Duan Fengyun pointed at the cow and said:
"Look, gold has fallen out of this golden ox's tail, and there's also a slight blemish on its horns.
If it is a perfect Taurus, there is no problem in giving you five thousand taels.
But now this is a mutilated cow, and five thousand taels is really expensive.
Think about it, no matter who sees this mutilated cow, who is willing to spend five thousand taels to buy it.
Stop the loss in time, boss."
The boss lowered his head and thought about it, and felt that Duan Fengyun's words did make sense.
"Four thousand, five hundred taels, this is the last price I can agree to.
If the price is lower than this, I would rather recast this golden bull."
"Haha, deal, boss!"
"Senior Brother Shuang, why are you standing there, pay quickly."
Duan Fengyun was gesticulating from the side.
After Qin Shuang bought a suitable gift, they continued shopping.
This time it was Bu Jingyun who took a fancy to two wooden dolls carved from fine sandalwood.
As a lover of it, Bu Jingyun could tell at a glance that its carving skills were extraordinary, and the sandalwood was no ordinary sandalwood, at least it was sandalwood that was hundreds of years old.
"Boss, how did you buy these two wooden dolls?"
Bu Jingyun asked.
"Your Majesty, you have good eyesight. These two wooden dolls are carved from sandalwood that is hundreds of years old.
Sandalwood can calm the mind, improve physical fitness, and improve skin quality.
Sandalwood emits a natural fragrance that helps relieve bad moods.
The sculptor of this puppet is even more..."
"Stop talking nonsense, I'm asking you for the price, not for you to brag about this wooden doll to me."
Bu Jingyun was too lazy to listen to the store boasting about the wooden doll. He only cared about the price.
"My guest, you are such a cheerful person.
These two wooden dolls are not expensive, selling for three thousand taels."
Bu Jingyun directly took out three thousand taels of silver notes from his bag and threw them to the boss.
"Here are the banknotes, help me wrap them.
If there's any damage, I don't want it."
The boss took the banknote and said with a flattering smile:
"Uncle, don't worry, I will definitely give you a high-end package."
The boss hadn't seen someone as generous as Bu Jingyun in a long time, and his face was almost broken with laughter.
Duan Fengyun did not help Bu Jingyun bargain this time, firstly because the two puppets looked really good, and secondly because Bu Jingyun was rich and there was no need for him to worry.
Back then, his senior brother Yun had pawned one hundred thousand taels of gold based on the words "Bu Jingyun". It could be said to be the most valuable name in the world.
Soon the boss respectfully handed the well-wrapped gift box to Bu Jingyun's hand.
Bu Jingyun took the gift box and walked away without even a word, like a domineering male president.
Both Bu Jingyun and Qin Shuang have chosen suitable gifts, but Duan Fengyun and Nie Feng have not yet seen the suitable ones.
Especially for Duan Fengyun, he not only has to prepare gifts for his nephews/nieces, but also choose greeting gifts for his younger siblings. This is really difficult for him.
Nie Feng and Duan Fengyun were still searching everywhere without finding anything.
When passing by a jade shop, Nie Feng suddenly stopped.
Looking at the jade shop, he thought about what he wanted to buy.
He walked into the jade shop and looked up and down. When he saw someone coming in, the shopkeeper hurriedly came out and greeted:
"I would like to ask this guest officer if he has any interest in me.
All the jades in our store are made of Hetian jade and are all genuine materials.
Hotan jade has the effect of keeping people healthy, and wearing it for a long time can also remove dryness and heat, moisten the heart and lungs, open blood vessels, improve eyesight, and soothe the mind.
Hotan jade can also play a role in beautifying the skin, and wearing it for a long time will make people look better.
Hotan jade can also play a role in exorcising evil spirits. Many people in the capital will bring Hotan jade jewelry to their children.
Sir, whether you buy it for yourself or for family members, this will be a good choice."
As soon as the store opens its mouth, it starts promoting its own products.
Of course Nie Feng also knew the function of Hotan jade, but these jade objects were the size of copper coins and looked too small.
"These jades of yours are too small and not what I like."
When the store owner heard that Nie Feng was a big buyer, he laughed and said:
"These are all superficial goods, the market goods are all inside, please follow me."
The shopkeeper took Nie Feng into the inner room, and the jade items in the inner room seemed to be much larger.
Nie Feng took a fancy to a finely carved jade Buddha at a glance.
"Seller, how do you sell this?"
"My guest has good eyesight! This Jade Buddha..."
When the store was about to sell again, Nie Feng stopped him.
"Just tell me how much it is."
"Not much, five thousand taels."
After Nie Feng heard this, he took out the money without thinking.