Chapter 376: Cut, cut, cut (1/2)
Chapter 376: Cut, cut, cut
No matter who said it and how they spoke, Han Yunxi’s starting price was now 100,000 dan for 10,000 taels–ten times cheaper than Wu Shu’s scramble sale! She sat there calmly drinking her tea while waiting for Master Lin and Manager Qian to react to her offer.
Master Lin had never seen someone so ruthless with their haggling in all his years at the black market. She didn’t even blush from her shamelessness, much less quicken her heartbeat. There were limits to pushing down the price. Anything outside those limits, and the shopkeeper would chase you out! Master Lin had fawned on Han Yunxi for so long before she gave him such a painful offer. If it were possible, he’d pick up that broom in the corner and sweep her out the door with his curses.
But he couldn’t!
They were trying to find a way to sell off their grain, they had to remember that was more important than making sure their price offer was accepted He needed to beg her to buy his stock, not the other way around! Master Lin took deep breaths as he told himself to calm down. Business always needed careful planning before a deal was done. Compared to him, Manger Qian was much more levelheaded. He smiled and said, “Miss Helian, let’s not take those drunken ramblings as truth, alright?”
In other words, you should make another offer, because that one doesn’t count.
Han Yunxi pursed her lips before she said, “Then let’s do 200,000 dan for 10,000 taels!”
Now even Manager Qian had lost his temper. “Miss Helian, this isn’t a place for jokes!” he exclaimed furiously.
Han Yunxi grew unhappy in turn, her tone icy. “Who’s joking with you? My price is precisely 200,000 dan for 10,000 taels. You all are the ones saying too much rubbish.” As she spoke, she glanced at Master Lin impatiently. “Master Lin, I’ve already offered my price. Tell me how much grain you can sell at this price. If it’s a done deal, then that’s fine. Otherwise, let’s forget about it! It’s not like I’m in a rush to buy grain anyways.”
If Master Lin and Manager Qian ever found out Han Yunxi’s true identity, they’d probably spit blood upon recalling those words! Of course, they had no way to retreat right now. The two of them had already been at a loss when Han Yunxi offered 100,000 dan at 10,000 taels. If they sold for too low, they’d take too many losses, but if they sold for too high and the woman refused and left, they’d cry themselves to death. Both of them kept silent without saying a word. Han Yunxi didn’t give a whit about what they thought. In any case, she didn’t want to wait forever.
“Master Lin, it’s extremely tiresome talking business with you!” she said, before tossing aside her teacup and rising to her feet.
“Miss Helian, hold on! Wait a moment!” Manager Qian quickly moved to keep her here. “Miss Helian, it’s because we have both surplus grain from previous years and fresh grain in our stores, so we need time to determine an appropriate price!”
He was smart enough to bring up the types of grain as a talking point. But Han Yunxi didn’t give him room for discussion as she axed that topic. “Of course this lady’s here to talk about fresh grain. Forget about your surplus stock of old grain, just sell it at the same price! I’m not someone who’s particular about details.”
Manager Qian was so angered by these words that his nostrils nearly spewed steam! This woman…she’s too much of a bully! Absolutely outrageous! I’ve never seen someone show off so much even after gaining an advantage! Her price offer had been ridiculously low, but she still spoke so brazenly. How impudent!
Fine, it was also Long Feiye’s first time discovering exactly just how shameless Han Yunxi could be. Still, he quite liked this side of her. Master Lin had long fallen silent, but now Manager Qian didn’t know how to deal with Han Yunxi, either. Finally, he said, “Miss Helian, I’ll need to discuss with Master Lin before we can settle on a final price with you. I must trouble you to wait a bit longer.”
So they’re planning to avoid the question? Han Yunxi mused. Is there someone else who needs to make the final say in Manager Qian’s place? Do they need to call in another superior?
“How much longer?” she asked him seriously.
“The time it takes to brew a cup of tea,” Manager Qian replied straightforwardly.
“Sure! I’ll wait,” Han Yunxi agreed readily enough. She glanced at Long Feiye as the two came to a tacit understanding. Unless the master of the whole thing was right on the premises, it’d be impossible for Manager Qian to settle the deal and consult with his superiors in the time it took to brew a cup of tea. Long Feiye’s guards naturally had followed them here when they arrived last night. They had gone over the entire shop and were probably tracing the secret missives back to their source at this moment. Manager Qian wasn’t going to consult with his superior, but have a serious discussion with Master Lin. In other words, he had a high enough status to decide on the price for his master’s sake. If they could find a clue with Manager Qian, it’d be simple enough to uncover evidence of the imperial uncle’s embezzling ways!
While they were waiting, Han Yunxi intentionally switched to a fresh batch of tea and poured a cup for Long Feiye. “Your Highness, if you please,” she murmured.
Long Feiye accepted the cup with both hands and replied in a professional tone, “Thank you, mistress!”