Izakaya is a borrowed word, and its original meaning refers to a restaurant with Japanese characteristics, which usually provides some relatively high-quality meals and serves as a tavern. Japan, known as the "Kingdom of Hot Springs", has a very mature hot spring culture, and
When this hot spring resort was first established, in order to attract consumers who followed the trend, they directly borrowed it. A large number of decorations were mainly Japanese-style, and even the restaurants that provided derivative consumption were artfully named Izakayas.
But in comparison, this small wooden structure building looks more upscale and refined than an ordinary izakaya.
It was said to be a trade fair, but in fact not many people participated.
When we showed the green bamboo chips that qualified us for the conference, and followed the waiter in well-dressed clothes, bypassed the smoky hot spring area, and walked into the specially decorated izakaya, we found that there were only about thirty people present, and most of them were
She also had her beautiful lover in full bloom. This izakaya with an area of nearly 150 square meters seemed very relaxed. In order to avoid random bidding and causing the transaction to fail, we had already transferred 200,000 yuan to Li Qing's designated account in advance yesterday.
The deposit will be deducted from the purchase price or the original amount will be returned after the trade fair ends.
Also for security reasons, we were strictly searched before entering, and all weapons were strictly prohibited.
Fortunately, we were reminded by Li Qing before, so we didn't commit any taboos except for the talisman paper tools that we could use.
We had already tried it before entering the venue. The mobile phone signal had been blocked or interfered with, and we had lost contact with Cao Yanjun, Guo Zilian and others. Considering that we were able to get through Lao Cao’s phone in the dressing room that day, we must have activated a certain
A device that switches on and off.
Because it was a meal, the organizers prepared it very well. They provided a buffet-style wine and cakes on the long snow-white table, as well as some high-end-looking food, such as caviar and red lobster, for everyone to enjoy.
Eating food. Customers sat in twos and threes in the sofa circle, holding wine glasses and talking to each other. In the center, there was a small stage with a small booth in front of it with nothing on it.
Like all the big shots, Qingxu still didn't show up. The staff in charge of the reception were all the staff of the hot spring villa. He didn't see the boss, Fatty He. There was a kind-faced Taoist priest in green robes greeting the guests at the door, while Li Qing was at the door where we left.
Ten minutes later, he walked in.
However, she obviously did not regard us as real fat sheep, but just two friends who came to play out of curiosity. She nodded slightly and did not come to say hello. We were also happy and leisurely, holding a glass of wine and sitting and looking at these things.
Customers who come to the venue. I can be considered a well-informed person. I have seen countless people. I can roughly tell the identity of people from their dress and behavior.
Among these people, most of them are shrewd wealthy businessmen, as well as some professional brokers, errand boys and leaders with a certain level of public office. They are all kinds of people. The lovers around them are luxuriously dressed, colorful and colorful.
This is a feast of wealth and power. It is rare for people like me and Zamao Xiaodao to be empty-handed.
To be honest, Qingxu can be regarded as a very powerful talent. It is really amazing that he can turn this talisman making into a large-scale industry. You must know that these talismans for gathering energy to control the house must be somewhat offensive.
All the talismans require some Taoist power to be driven. He can make so many well-dressed people flock to him. Talisman that brings good luck, gathers luck, eliminates disasters, and protects the house must have a good reputation.
For example, the kind of jade talisman that Li Tangcheng and others bought to hang around the neck to ward off ghosts and ward off evil spirits.
However, all of this relies on the power of opposing the Beidou and seizing evil.
Just as we were boredly looking at the buyers in this izakaya, the rope curtain at the open wooden door flipped, and five men with indifferent faces and sturdy builds walked in. One of them was carrying a huge wooden box, like
Scholars rushing to take exams in a costume drama. The leader of these five people is a man with a flowing black beard on his chin, and next to him is Zhu Jun, whom we met at the hot spring that day.
As soon as Zhu Jun came in, he scanned the whole place, and then he quickly saw Zamao Xiaodao and I sitting in the corner drinking red wine and eating lobster. His eyes showed an extremely shocked look, but he soon calmed down and looked at me
He nodded slightly and followed his friends to find a table near the front to sit down. Then he pointed towards us and said a few words to the black-bearded man. The man turned around and greeted us with fists.
Zamao Xiaodao and I nodded in return.
Judging from the attitudes on their faces, it is obvious that they are not hostile to us. In this case, it is more in line with our plan.
I stared at the huge wooden boxes they were carrying. The things that could be brought in through the security check were naturally related to the transaction. Perhaps it was the King of Han's barefoot double-eared cauldron that Qingxu needed most. However, others didn't know it, but I knew it, little
Jun and the others were almost wiped out in Heizhugou and escaped with their lives. Where did the tripod come from? I'm afraid that the stuff in this wooden box is simply a fake.
I estimate that with their level of counterfeiting, which they have been dealing with for many years, they may be able to reproduce it so vividly that it may look like the real thing.
It was at this time that several people filed in from the inner side door. The first one, wearing a navy blue wide robe, with lips as thin as a small sword, was the Taoist Priest Qingxu we had been looking for.
His appearance immediately attracted the attention of everyone in the venue. I don't know who took the lead. Everyone stood up and applauded loudly.
Facing the greetings of these people, Qingxu looked very graceful. He waved his hands all the way from the door and walked up to the small booth. He cleared his throat and spread his hands flat. He waited until everyone stopped making noise before he started to speak. This
It was a long talk, and the main thing was to thank you all, and then said that due to his limited power, the talismans he made every year were very rare. However, there were so many people who wanted to ask for talismans from him, and they were all friends, so we held this event.
For a small gathering, invite everyone together and make a fair invitation to avoid being unfair and hurting everyone's feelings.
After saying this, Qingxu bowed, then sat down next to him and talked softly with Li Qing and others beside him.
The trade fair began, and the person presiding over the scene was the Taoist priest in green robe who had welcomed the guests earlier.
His robe was torn and old, and there were some stains on it, but he didn't care. He came on stage and made a bow, and explained to everyone here the origin of making talismans and the magical effects thereof. I long ago
I once attended an "Amway" training class, and seeing his gushing state, I couldn't help but think of the former Amway lecturer, who seemed to be in exactly the same state, like mental hypnosis.
To be honest, Taoist talismans do have some effects in calming the house, preventing infertility, etc. However, the things he boasts about good fortune and everything goes smoothly, which are related to luck and are extremely effective, are really a bit nonsense.
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Why? Everything has cause and effect, sowing good causes will lead to good results, and evil causes will lead to bad results. We are all fish swimming in the river of destiny. Occasionally, some of us can jump out of the water, take a look at the scenery on the shore, and see the direction of the road ahead.
, but ultimately cannot get out of this river, and will eventually flow down the river, all the way to the lower reaches, until death. No one can change it - maybe some people can, but they are basically beyond our ordinary sight.
The reason why I think so is because I am able to make talismans myself. I am an expert in the industry and know the principles and rules. However, others do not know. I heard this Taoist who calls himself Qingdong boasting about various cases of promotion and wealth.
Throwing them out one by one makes people breathe heavily and makes them want to buy one and study it.
But after all, rational people account for the majority in this world. The old foxes in the audience were all waiting quietly for Qingdong to start explaining the rules of seeking talismans.
Asking for talismans is not selling talismans, so it should not be too philistine. Instead, it should be in the form of a hidden bid. In other words, when you see the talisman you like and need, fill in the price on the list on the table and then put in the money.
In the secret box, after it is completed and verified by people, the highest bidder will get it.
Sandalwood incense was burning in the hall, and after the chant of "Immeasurable Heavenly Lord", the talisman ceremony officially began.
Paper charms, bamboo charms, peach charms, and jade charms all have different effects and uses. When placed on a sandalwood tray with yellow silk cloth, they have a very mysterious color. Taoist Qingdong is an eloquent auctioneer. Whenever there is a
When the Taoist boy with a handsome face brings up a talisman, he will explain the purpose of the talisman, its suitability for the group of people, the materials and difficulty of making it, one by one, making people want to buy it from the bottom of their hearts.
An Dilu Talisman, Jianba Rebirth Talisman, Luo Qinnu Talisman, Golden Light Talisman, Doumu Xuanling Secret Talisman...
One after another, the familiar talisman names were read out, and then they were secretly photographed and asked to leave. Everyone who received the secret talisman was beaming with joy, and some people could not even suppress the excitement in their hearts.
We cheered loudly, as if we were in the stock market. Because the price was not announced, we didn’t know how much the transaction volume was. In order not to arouse suspicion, when the peach wood refined Andi talisman came out, Zai
Mao Xiaodao filled up 100,000 yuan and put it into the camera obscura, but not a single blister was raised. I knew that we really couldn't afford to play this game.
That 200,000 deposit, to be honest, almost wiped out half of my savings.
The Qingfu Fair is still in full swing, while Qingxu, who is sitting in front and on the side, is smiling, showing the demeanor of a nobleman who is unfazed by flattery.
Xiaojun and the others didn't buy any of them. They all looked at the dazzling array of talismans with gloomy faces and said nothing.
When the trade fair was about to come to an end, Qingdong pointed at a piece of crystal-clear mutton-fat nephrite and was frothing at the mouth. Suddenly, from the northeast of us, there was an angry sound that did not sound like a human being.
The wind howled loudly. My heart skipped a beat, and I turned my head to look outside. I saw black mist rolling in, swallowing everything I could see. The street lights that were always on were actually flickering, as if they were about to
It was like being blown away by the demonic wind.
To the northeast...isn't it the central computer room?