That's right, it's a stick. Because I can't tell what it is from its appearance, I can only define it as a stick.
"Zhou Yuxi, come with me over there and have a look!" I said to Zhou Yuxi who was curious along the way.
"What? Where are you going?" Zhou Yuxi asked confused.
"If you find something interesting, come with me to have a look!"
After that, I took Zhou Yuxi and walked slowly towards the vendor selling small antiques. It could be seen that the business here was not good, because at this time the vendor was sitting and sleeping, and there were people coming and going, but no one was there. People come and ask.
The vendor was about 30 years old, with a beard, and the smell emanating from his body was so unpleasant that I couldn't help but cover my nose when I got closer.
"Uncle, business doesn't look good?" I greeted the vendor.
When the uncle heard me talking, he didn't even open his eyes. He covered half of his face with a hat and said lazily: "They are just some ignorant business owners. It's no wonder that business can be good."
I felt in my heart for no reason, with your service attitude, it's strange that business can be good. When customers come, you don't even raise your head, you are selling to a ghost!
But even though I was unhappy, I didn't show it. I sighed and asked, "Uncle, are all the things good?"
The uncle shook his legs and said in a somewhat impatient tone: "Whether something is good or not, I don't have to say, it's you who decides. Whatever you like, it's just me asking for a high price, and you pay back on the spot." thing!"
Hearing this, why does this uncle seem to be chasing away customers? Normally, when a merchant meets a customer who comes to inquire about something, he would like to say all the nice things to say, but this uncle goes straight to the point. The general meaning is that you should try not to buy my things. He will ask you for a price, but his attitude is, get out of here and don't disturb my sleep!
Zhou Yuxi, who was on the side, seemed to have figured out what this uncle meant, and pulled me and said, "How about we go? They don't have the attitude of selling things at all. Aren't we wasting time here?"
Of course I understood, but the more this happened, the more I wanted to figure out why this uncle's attitude towards doing business was so abnormal, because such people are rare, so I patted Zhou Yuxi's arm and motioned her not to leave yet.
"Uncle, this is the opposite of what you are doing and is turning away customers. Is it because you really have good things that you are reluctant to sell, or is there some other reason?" I squatted down and asked.
When the uncle heard what I said, he also sat up, lifted the hat covering his face, and said as if he was impatient: "Oh, I said, you kid, I am really convinced by you, and said, What do you want?"
Looking at his expression, I had a rough guess in my mind!
I guess I was right. This uncle really didn’t come here to sell things, or in other words, he didn’t come here with the main purpose of selling things!
"I want to take a look at this thing!" I pointed at the rusty iron rod and said.
It was indeed rusty, that's right, because I used a stick to describe this thing before, which was no longer accurate. When I looked closer, I realized that I couldn't see what it was. It was covered in rust, yellow and green. Yes, under the red package, it seems like it will fall apart when you pick it up, and it will fall apart when you touch it!
It was a normal thing at first, but when I pointed at the rusty iron rod, the uncle seemed to perk up immediately. He sat up straight, and his front and back postures were reversed in a very strange way.
"Boy, do you want to see this?" the uncle said with a suspicious look on his face, as if he was a profiteer.
I suddenly felt a little bad, but I nodded subconsciously and said, "Yeah, what's the matter? How much does this thing cost?"
The uncle clapped his hands, looking very excited, and hurriedly said to me: "Boy, tell me first, why do you want to see this thing? I have a lot of good things here, why are you interested in this piece of scrap metal?"
When the uncle asked, I felt a little embarrassed, because I couldn't explain why I wanted to look at this scrap metal. Zhou Yuxi and I were on the other side of the venue just now. We were still quite far away from this stall, but I could see it at a glance. I found this iron rod that looked like scrap iron. It seemed a little different, so I thought I would come over and have a look.
"This... I can't explain it. It feels very strange, as if I am attracted by it!" I scratched my head and said slowly and truthfully.
When the uncle heard my answer, he took out a cigarette from his pocket and lit it, and then said slowly: "Boy, tell me, what is your name?"
What's the meaning? You don't discuss the items with me, but instead ask me for my name. Is it possible to give my name and get a discount?
But saying his name was not a big deal after thinking about it, so he said, "My name is Lin Jiu, does it have anything to do with me buying this thing?"
After hearing this, the uncle still didn't say anything. He didn't exhale until he finished smoking a cigarette and said, "Boy, I've been here for a week just for this thing. No one has ever seen this thing. Since you asked, it means you are destined to it, tell me how much money you have to take it away!"
Only then did I realize that after talking together for so long, you still deliberately promoted me. Didn't you still want to get involved in the business? Did you think you were going to give me away? Designing so many plots, like an actor, why not keep it simple?
I thought for a while, made a rough calculation, then stretched out three fingers and said: "Thirty thousand, that's all. I can't take any more."
All the money I have now is the 50,000 yuan that Zhang Sanqing transferred to me. Thinking that Zhou Yuxi paid for the hospitalization expenses and so on, which is quite a lot of money, I will take out 20,000 yuan and return it to her. There are only 30,000 left, that’s why I say this!
The uncle didn't even raise his head, stretched out two fingers and said: "Sixty thousand, if you take out the sixty thousand, you can take it. If you can't take it out, there will be no need to talk."
I cursed in my heart, wasn't this intentional? I raised the price on the ground. Is this, 60,000? It's not enough to take out all my belongings, unless you sell me.
"Sixty thousand is too much. I really can't afford it. Otherwise, can it be paid in installments?" I said weakly.
After hearing this, the uncle looked confused and stared at me and said, "Boy, do you think this is online shopping? Then I will calculate the interest for you or not. It's impossible. If you don't have 60,000 yuan, there is no need to discuss it!"
"I have it. Sixty thousand is sixty thousand." As soon as the uncle finished speaking, a gentle voice came from behind me. Who else could it be besides Zhou Yuxi?
I quickly patted Zhou Yuxi's arm and stopped me: "What are you doing? You're rich, you have money? You're a student, what money do you have? Besides, what do you pay for when I buy something?"
Zhou Yuxi looked at me arrogantly, then gave me a roll of her eyes and said: "I can't spend all my daily living expenses, plus I usually work during summer vacation and winter vacation, so I can save a little bit. It's okay, just treat it like I'm lending it to you." Yes, when you have money in the future, you can pay me back."
What she said really sounded like a rich woman, but I understand that Zhou Yuxi’s family is actually not very rich. Her grandparents had always been farmers. Her father worked outside when he was young, and later came to the village. After engaging in development, he opened a plantation on the mountain and sold some fruits, vegetables and so on. The situation was better, otherwise Zhou Yuxi would not even be able to go to college.
Fortunately, Zhou Yuxi is the only daughter in the family, and the pressure is not particularly great, so his father also loves her very much. He is usually afraid that she will not have enough to eat at school, so he always gives her money. Zhou Yuxi doesn't spend much money. So naturally I saved a little more.
I thought about it carefully. Since this thing can attract me, I really want it. If I miss this opportunity, I might not be able to buy it, so I agreed to Zhou Yuxi.
After I paid the money and got this stick that looked like scrap iron, the uncle who was selling the stuff was not very happy. He murmured to himself: "Treat this thing well. It's time for me to close the stall after giving it away." !”
With that said, the bearded man began to put all the antiques on display into boxes, and he really closed the stall.
This approach seems very strange. There is a saying that if it does not open for three years, it will last for three years after opening. But this 60,000 yuan is not enough. Moreover, this uncle has a strange feeling in everything, as if he is unwilling to use this thing. Sell me normally.
"Uncle, why is this? Is there anything else you want to tell me?" I looked suspicious, so I asked the uncle.
The uncle glanced at me and didn't show too many emotions. He just said to me calmly: "It's okay, boy, your name is Lin Jiu, right? I remember you!"
Listening to this, he said it as if I had offended him. Do you want to remember me and then hold it in until you kill me? But it doesn’t look like it.
After saying that, the uncle packed up the stall and strode outside the exhibition. Looking at the sloppy back, I felt confused again and shook my head, saying that I didn't understand.
I couldn't figure it out, so I just ignored it. Anyway, I got the things. What I didn't expect was that following Zhou Yuxi out to play this time was really rewarding.
It means that you may have to live a hard life of paying off debts in the future!
So I started looking at the iron rod I was holding. It was covered in rust and looked a little disgusting.
But there was something special that caught my attention. I didn't realize it when I placed it on the ground. How heavy was this iron rod, which was more than one meter long?
I weighed it with my hands. It weighed about seven or eight kilograms. It was difficult to pick it up with one hand. What kind of material was it made of? Even if it was made of copper, it wouldn't weigh this much, would it? I felt confused when I saw it.
"Let's go, we've bought the things, let's go back!" Zhou Yuxi said to me softly while I was weighing the iron rod.
I nodded and walked out holding the stick, but before I took a step, I accidentally discovered that there seemed to be something in the middle of the stick.
I quickly stopped, held up the stick, held it in front of me, and observed it carefully!
It seems like two characters? …
