Chapter 207 The Feeling of Trus (1/2)

Chapter 207: The Feeling of Trust

Translator: Nyoi-Bo StudioEditor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

There were quite a few people interested in the foot-treadle loom.

Li Du raised the price to 2,000 dollars, but there were still two bidders who continued to bid.

But Li continued bidding patiently; the two contenders gave up on the traditional loom, shaking their heads when the bid increased to 2,800 dollars.

The auctioneer pointed at Li Du, ”2,800 dollars, 2,800 dollars, 2,800 dollars, the traditional loom now belongs to this young man over here! Everyone, let’s give this young man a round of applause. Congratulations.”

For every item that was auctioned off, everyone would clap to congratulate the new owner of the item; this was one of the reasons the atmosphere of the Old Goods market was amicable.

Someone came over to Li and said, ”Hi friend, thank you. I didn’t expect a young man to bid for this old loom. I thought only older people would like it.”

Li Du laughed when he heard that and replied, ”That’s because I have an old heart. Is this loom yours? It’s very well-maintained.”

”Your heart is full of vigor,” the mustached white man laughed. ”I can sense that. It’s going to supply you with energy that will last for a hundred years.”

After payment was made for the loom, Li Du had successfully completed the last of the Amish woman’s requests: the rawhide parchment, the woodworking tools, a young horse, and a foot-treadle loom— he had acquired all this in just three days!

Li Du gave the credit to Hans: His contacts and knowledge was a major factor why they could complete the requests in such a short time.

On Monday, the sky was clear and bright.

Mr. Li was in a good mood, just like the beautiful sunny day. With Godzilla’s help, both of them moved the loom onto the Iron Knight while Hans contacted Jones and provided the destination address to deliver the filly to.

Li and his team set off earlier than Jones, as his ranch was closer to the Amish family.

They had it planned in a way so that neither party would need to wait for the other for long; in fact, they arrived around the same time.

When they reached the Amish woman’s house, there were still several items displayed on the front porch. Li Du thought that this could mean that there were not many people nearby who were interested in bartering.

Both trucks stopped beside the house; shortly after, two young children ran out of the front door. They were wearing black clothes and looked at Li Du and his friends curiously.

When the children saw the young horse being led down from the vehicle, they cheered and exclaimed, ”Mom, Mom! Look! Someone brought a young horse!”

The Amish woman quickly came out of the house, wiping her hands as she walked up to Li Du. She smiled when she saw the items that she requested being carried down from the trucks.

”Mam, these are the items you’ve requested, please have a look.”

The woman said, ”Nicholas, go to the fields and get your daddy to come here.”

Jones was stunned for a moment and said, ”Huh? Why do—”

”Okay Mom!” a little boy’s crisp voice was heard and he ran off toward the fields.

The woman turned toward Jones and asked, ”I beg your pardon, sir, but what did you say?”

Jones was embarrassed. ”Oh it’s nothing, just a misunderstanding—my name’s Nicholas too.”

Hans laughed, ”Without a doubt, it’s a great name.”

The little boy came back with a few men walking behind him; they wore similar clothing and were of similar height as well. As the group of men all had a beard as well, it seemed that a small group of clones was walking toward them.

The Amish men would keep their beard once they came of age, but they were not allowed to keep a mustache; anything above the lips had to be shaved.