After Transmigration, I Picked Up A Husband and Daughter-Chapter 32 - Improper Parts
Chapter 32: Chapter 32 Improper Parts
Chapter 32: Chapter 32 Improper Parts
“As long as you can find it, I am willing to pay a high price for it!”
Su Yu’s urgent words revealed an undeniable determination, her eyes shimmering with brilliance as if she had already caught a glimpse of the shadow of that mysterious strange grass—Dragon Roar.
Boss Zhou gazed at Su Yu before him, a trace of helplessness flickering in his eyes. He slowly replied, “The young lady may not know, but that is an extremely rare strange grass, priceless and not something that ordinary people can easily acquire.”
Su Yu’s gaze shifted, carefully sizing up Boss Zhou, her bright eyes seeming to penetrate one’s heart.
She sensed that there were hidden meanings in Boss Zhou’s words, mixed with a hint of evasion and reservation, which made her suspicious, “Boss Zhou, your words always seem to be shrouded in mystery, never straightforward. I think, you are probably guessing that I, a woman secluded away in my chambers, am fortunate enough to have chanced upon this Red Ganoderma—viewing our transaction as just a one-off deal that does not require further interaction, let alone any additional ‘courtesy fees’.”
Facing Su Yu’s direct exposure of his thoughts, Boss Zhou maintained his composure with a faint, almost imperceptible smile at the corner of his mouth. He picked up his teacup and took a small sip, letting the aroma linger between his lips and teeth, as if concealing the subtle fluctuations of his inner emotions.
However, Su Yu did not relent. Her tone suddenly became sharp as a knife, striking at the heart of the matter, “But how can you be certain that I won’t come across even rarer treasures in the future? Nanyue Country is vast, with Jishi Halls dotted everywhere. Why can’t I choose to sell elsewhere, seeking a buyer with a keener eye for gems?”
“Oh no, that cannot be!” Boss Zhou’s reaction was just as expected; his demeanor slightly flustered.
Although Jishi Halls were numerous, as an agent for distinguished customers, their performance and treatment were entirely dependent on the rare medicinal materials they could gather within the year.
Now, with the Red Ganoderma almost within his grasp, how could Boss Zhou resign himself to it falling into the hands of someone else, much less watching such substantial profit slip into a competitor’s pocket?
Su Yu keenly noticed the subtle change in Boss Zhou and inwardly gloated. She hooked up the corners of her mouth in a faint smile, silently waiting for his next move.
Boss Zhou fell into brief silence, his brows slightly furrowed, as he clearly weighed the pros and cons.
After a moment, he finally spoke, “I indeed do not have Dragon Roar in stock, but some days ago I was fortunate to acquire a set of Golden Needles, a superior craft. Today, I am willing to offer it as a gift for our first meeting. Would that be acceptable to you, young lady?”
“Golden Needle?”
Su Yu’s eyes instantly sparkled with surprise, recalling that her master had possession of a set of Golden Needles in her past life, attracting countless patients with his superb acupuncture skills.
Though she had inherited her master’s medical skills, she had always had to substitute with silver needles, and her master had promised to custom-make a set of Golden Needles for her on her eighteenth birthday. Unfortunately, she never lived to see that day.
Now, the unexpected opportunity to obtain Golden Needles was before her, and naturally, she was overjoyed.
Seeing her reaction, Boss Zhou nodded slightly, signaling his men to quickly fetch the Golden Needles. Su Yu could hardly contain her anticipation, her hands clasped together tightly as she silently awaited the good news.
Soon, the Golden Needles were presented before Su Yu. She eagerly took them, gently lifting the red silk covering them, and saw that each of the needles gleamed brilliantly in the sunlight, resplendent in gold, each one exquisitely made.
She carefully counted the number of needles; there were forty-nine, neither more nor less.
Although she had not found the long-sought Dragon Roar, obtaining this set of Golden Needles was also a significant gain.
“Good, then one hundred taels of silver it is.”
Su Yu could hardly hide her elation, her smile as radiant as a blooming flower.
Boss Zhou echoed her sentiment, “In that case, should the young lady come across any more treasures in the future, please do not sell them to anyone else, but consider my Jishi Hall first.”
“Of course.”
Su Yu agreed readily with her lips, but her heart harbored other schemes, “Whichever side offers more, that’s where I’ll sell. Who can control me?”
Boss Zhou seemed to see through Su Yu’s thoughts, and calmly brought out paper and ink to hand to her, “A verbal agreement after all lacks binding power. It would be more reliable to put it down in writing, to make it black and white on paper.”
Su Yu cursed inwardly, “He’s really an old fox!”
But she kept a smile on her face, well aware of Boss Zhou’s shrewdness and the need to guard against his possible future reneging.
“I am but a woman of the household, illiterate.”
Su Yu pretended to be helpless, pushing the paper and pen back to Boss Zhou, “I’ll have to trouble you to write on my behalf, and I’ll just leave a handprint at the bottom.”
In that era, it was not uncommon for a woman to be illiterate, so Boss Zhou did not suspect anything and took the paper and pen. Bracing his wrist, he began to write the contract himself.
Once the writing was finished, Su Yu gently took the heavy contract and quickly scanned the lines of ink that had yet to dry.
Her brow furrowed slightly, her eyes flashing with sharp discernment, she immediately spotted the issue, “Ah, isn’t this an overbearing clause?”
Her tone was laced with a hint of surprise, coupled with some skepticism.
Upon hearing this, Master Zhou’s mouth curled with a subtle cunning smile, feigning nonchalance, “Didn’t you say you can’t read?”
His words seemed to express surprise at Su Yu’s questioning.
“Who says I can’t recognize characters?”
Su Yu rebutted immediately, her gaze firm, “I simply cannot write, but I can still read.”
Her voice was crisp and forceful, exuding an air of confidence not to be underestimated.
Master Zhou found himself at a loss for words, speechless with no reply.
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He slightly adjusted his posture, his face serious, “Then point out, where is the issue?”
Su Yu analyzed in detail, reading it line by line, “What you are saying is, if I find any precious item in the future and wish to sell it, I must first offer it to you, Master Zhou, and you will set the price. If not, I must compensate you the equivalent value, right?”
Her speech was clear and articulate, dissecting the key terms of the contract like unraveling a cocoon to draw out silk.
After listening, Master Zhou nodded slightly, a glimmer of admiration in his eyes, “Exactly, otherwise how can I be sure that you will keep your promise and not secretly sell the treasure to someone else?”
His words revealed the certainty of a person accustomed to deep and cunning plans.
However, Su Yu was not overwhelmed by his presence and argued based on reason, “But in this way, couldn’t you just arbitrarily lower the price? Unable to sell to others, I would be forced to accept your low offer.”
Her speech was resounding, striking right at the heart of the matter.
Master Zhou raised his hand pointing towards the hundred-year-old signboard in the store, its four powerfully rendered characters – “Fair Dealing Everywhere,” he said gravely, “A hundred-year-old brand, fair to both old and young! In doing business, I, Zhou, have always been known for my integrity.”
Hearing this, Su Yu’s lips curved into a sly smile, employing the same technique against him, “Empty promises mean nothing, the written word is the proof.”
