Siheyuan: The romantic and suave Xu Damao

"Brother, give me a discount. We are all friends. I am also your old customer, right?"

Xu Damao frowned, looking somewhat unhappy.

"Brother, this is not the same as before. I'm definitely giving you a discount. We in the Ghost City are well-informed. You know, after the food coupons were issued, some places didn't allow people to buy food even if they had money but no coupons. The food prices in the black market also went up a bit."

"It is said that some places have already allocated food rations per person per month, and bicycles and other things have also increased in price. If bicycle tickets are issued in the future, you can't buy my bicycle for 200 yuan, let alone 130 yuan, without a ticket."

"Also, brother, since you bought my car, you can come to my place to get it repaired or pumped up. As long as you don't change parts, it's free!"

"Well, that's true. One hundred and thirteen is fine, but I have to pick two items from the pile of groceries in your car."

"Okay! Brother, you are straightforward. If I say anything more, I will sound fussy. You can pick any of the two items this time!"

"Also, I have a basket for the back of a bicycle. Do you want to install it? It's only five dollars."

The stall owner recommended his side basket to Xu Damao.

"Brother, what do you think? Do you want to add a side basket at the back so it will be more convenient to pull things in the future?"

"Five dollars... I don't want the basket over there. I'll go back and make one with your sister-in-law."

"No more side baskets, I need to pick things out."

The stall owner took a puff of his cigarette and readily agreed to Xu Damao's request.

"Click it and see if the number is correct."

"Hey, what do you want to order? I trust you, bro!"

The stall owner took the money with a smile, and put it into his pocket generously with a chuckle.

Xu Damao curled his lips. This guy was watching him when he was counting the money, so he ordered twice more...

"Okay then, I'll go get some groceries and see if there's anything I can use."

"Brother, take it. I have some good stuff here. Look at this inkstone. It was a good thing used by scholars to write. Why don't you take it?"

"Okay, I'll get another one."

Xu Damao had already set his eyes on this inkstone when he was helping to move things just now, but he didn't expect the big man to bring it to his door.

Xu Damao spent a minute pulling out two more things, one of which was wrapped in a brown silk cloth. Xu Damao opened it, casually looked through the objects inside, took it in his hand and prepared to leave.

"Brother, that's three things. We have to keep our word. Even if the things are worthless, we still..."

"Give!"

Xu Damao took out two packs of Daqianmen cigarettes and stuffed them into the man's hands.

"Hey, I just said that. Take care, bro."

"Brother, go push the cart and ride it for a while to see how it goes."

"Okay, I'll go for a ride then."

Xu Damao put the few things in his hand into the basket at the back of the bicycle, and waved to the man and Lou Xiao'e, asking them to follow.

"Brother, go take a ride and have a look. The money has been paid. If there is no problem, just go home."

"Okay bro!"

The man pushed the bike, slid it happily a few times, then sat on it and rode away slowly.

"Xiao E, let's go for a walk and see if we can set up a stall?"

"Okay!"

"Then let's go."

"Brother! Brother!"

Xu Damao and Lou Xiao'e had just taken a few steps when a man from Shandong came after them on a bicycle.

"What's wrong? Is there something wrong with the car?"

Xu Damao was a little confused. Although the stall owner was a bit stingy, he was indeed an expert with bicycles.

"The car is fine, it's very sturdy. Here, I almost forgot about this."

The man took out a few big unity notes and handed them over.

Xu Damao slapped his head, his mind was full of thoughts on how to conquer Lou Xiaoe, and he really forgot about this matter.

"Oh, brother, if you hadn't mentioned it, I would have almost forgotten about it."

Xu Damao took the money and took out a big unity banknote and stuffed it into the man's hand.

"What do you mean, brother?"

"Hey, brother, as a man, you can't be without money. Keep this money for yourself and don't let your sister-in-law know."

In front of Lou Xiao'e, Xu Damao taught a man how to hide his private money...

"How can this be possible? I've already taken advantage of you..."

"Brother, take it. I'm telling you the truth. Just because you came back to give me the money, I have great faith in your character. This money is not a small amount."

"I can definitely make more money from selling the Bixia Yuanjun statue. I can't lose money. Go back, brother. Don't keep my sister-in-law waiting for too long!"

"Okay, brother, you are so kind. I'm leaving now. Next time you pass by, you must come to my house to eat roast chicken!"

"no problem!"

The man carefully put away the Great Unity and disappeared into the night on his bike.

……

Xu Damao pushed the cart and took Lou Xiao'e to visit the ghost market.

"Xiao'e, don't underestimate this small stall. The prices of the items are quite high."

“Is it because they are all antiques?”

“Most of it is fake!”

"Aren't they lying?"

"Hehe, it's a two-for-one deal. If you buy a fake, you'll have to admit it yourself!"

"So is the inkstone that the bicycle vendor gave you just now real?"

"Of course it is real. It is not easy for a clay inkstone to be preserved in such good condition until now."

"Ah, that's almost a thousand years old, it must be worth a lot, right?"

“It’s not cheap anyway.”

"What about the other two things?"

"I can't see the other two clearly. After all, it's too dark and the lantern light isn't very bright. I'll take a closer look tomorrow."

"Wow! So impressive, you also research these antiques?"

“I understand a little bit…I understand a little bit…”

When he walked to another stall, Xu Damao saw the things on the stall and slowly stopped.

"Xiao E, this is our second meeting, and I haven't given you a gift yet. How about I buy something for you?"

"Thank you, but I don't want the expensive ones. You don't have much money."

Lou Xiao'e's voice was very soft, but Xu Da had very good hearing and was able to fully capture Lou Xiao'e's voice.

With a smile on his face, Xu Damao squatted down and looked carefully at the various bracelets on the stall.

"how much is this?"

Xu Damao picked up a jade bracelet that was basically a full-green bean-grade jade and whispered to the stall owner.

"My dear little brother, you have a good eye. This is a jade bracelet. Look at the green color. It's very beautiful. It came from the palace. It's the same one that the old Buddha liked back then..."

"Hey, brother, don't tell me stories, just tell me the price."

"Little brother, this bracelet is the most beautiful one on this stall. It will definitely look great on this girl. I won't make a penny from you. Two hundred and eighty! Just consider it as making a friend!"

The stall owner said a price with a look of heartache on his face, as if he had been stabbed by someone.

"Ah, is it so expensive? No no!"

Before Xu Damao could say anything, Lou Xiao'e started waving her hands anxiously, fearing that Xu Damao had been cheated by the stall owner.

"Shh, Xiao'e, don't say anything. No matter what happens later, just pretend you didn't see it."

"OK then."