Merchants in Sichuan are going crazy. The colorful stones have been rumored to be magical. Some say that placing them at home can ward off evil spirits, some say that placing them around can strengthen the body, and some even say that if you take one bite, all diseases can be eliminated.
On the first day, Shopkeeper Wang’s jade shop only sold five of the smallest multi-colored stones, and the price was 5,000 yen. Before they even walked out of the door, the guy who got the goods sold them at 6,000 yen each.
Changed hands.
News came one after another, and Cui Jiuming grinned widely and laughed: "Okay, okay! It's only at noon and the price has already reached 8,000. I estimate that it will reach 10,000 in the evening. The ones we will sell tomorrow will be
The price is based on 10,000 yuan!”
Su Ren shook his head: "No, it's still five thousand yuan!"
"Why?"
"Being a businessman must have integrity. Only integrity is the right way to do business. This time we have no choice but to do this. It is wrong. If we take advantage of the situation again and rob the reputation of the Sichuan Chamber of Commerce, it will be over."
"Ah!" Cui Jiuming curled his lips: "This is what you call being a bitch and building a memorial arch at the same time."
"Hahaha!" Su Ren laughed a few times: "Stop talking about other things, have you found those foreign merchants yet?"
"Don't worry, I have never delayed anything you told me. As long as our things are released, they will enter immediately!"
Sima Xiangru and Huo Laosi came in, both of them were sweating profusely. It was about to start summer. The weather in Chengdu was getting hotter day by day. The sun at noon became very poisonous. After a while, they were sweating all over their bodies.
The two of them drank the tea that Hawking handed over for a while, and then sat on the chairs. After all, it was me, and Hawking took good care of me. He took a fan to fan Huo Laosi.
Huo Laosi said: "Brother Ren, everything is ready, notices have been posted, the venue has been arranged properly, and messages to each family have been sent out, but shopkeeper Zhuo seems to have a hand in it. On the way back, Zhuo's
The housekeeper will ask Mr. Sima to tell you."
Su Ren looked at Sima Xiangru. Sima Xiangru lowered his head in shame and did not dare to look at Su Ren. Su Ren smiled: "It seems that our shopkeeper Zhuo still can't bear the loneliness. Brother Sima didn't reveal his identity, right?"
"Absolutely not!" Sima Xiangru quickly denied: "I only told him to tell you, but I'm afraid Shopkeeper Zhuo will come to the auction in three days."
"Okay! The more people, the better. As long as Shopkeeper Zhuo has money, anything can be said!"
"What if he hits it?"
"I've already said it, the one with the highest price will get it, as long as Shopkeeper Zhuo has deep pockets."
Sima Xiangru stopped talking. He was in a dilemma about this matter. On one side was his father-in-law, and on the other was Su Ren. He was determined not to ruin Su Ren's plan no matter what method he used. He also had to deal with his father-in-law.
Properly posted.
The next day, another ten pieces of colorful stones were sold, and the price was even higher than yesterday. According to the news released by Su Ren, the total number of these items was only about thirty yuan, and each one sold would be one less, not to mention three days later.
The ten largest pieces were auctioned. Those merchants who did not have much money were waiting at the entrance of Wang Ji Jade Shop early, and there were several fights over this. When shopkeeper Wang opened the door in the morning, there were still blood stains on the street.
Changshi sent officials to maintain order. In front of the crazy merchants, the dozen or so officials were of no use at all. Instead, two of them were squeezed and injured. As a last resort, a group of county soldiers had to be called in. Only then did Wang Ji Jade
There are some rules outside the store.
Frowning, after listening to Chang Yuan's report, Chang Shi asked: "What is this Su Ren going to do? What did he tell you?"
Chang Yuan shook his head: "He didn't say anything. He just said that this is business and promised that nothing like this would ever happen in the future."
"Hey! I really don't understand. Is that broken stone really so valuable?"
Chang Yuan thought for a moment and said, "Do you still remember the gift Su Ren gave you when he first met you?"
Chang Shi suddenly raised his head: "You mean this colorful stone is that thing?"
"They look similar to me, but they are much bigger than those two. The smallest one sold now is as big as a fist."
"So big? He only sold it for five thousand. No wonder these merchants are crazy."
Chang Shi was speechless for a long time. Chang Yuan looked at it for a while and said, "Do you want me to go talk to Su Ren and let's buy a piece? Don't want a big one, just a small one!"
Chang Shi's eyes rolled in his sockets three times and he shook his head: "Don't worry, let's take a look first before talking."
Three days are coming soon, and there is a buzz of people outside Cuixiang Building in Xishi City. Huo Jin and Huang Shisan led people to guard the door. Only those with a post issued by the Sichuan Chamber of Commerce can enter, and each person who enters must pay a fee first.
With a deposit of 10,000 yuan, this auction does not mean you have a chance if you have money. Only big businessmen from Chengdu recognized by the Sichuan Chamber of Commerce are eligible.
Zhuo Wangsun begged at the door for a long time, but Hawking refused to let him in. Zhuo Wangsun returned angrily and cursed his son-in-law Sima Xiangru as he walked back, causing those who also did not go in to laugh.
After some renovations in Cuixiang Building, a colorful table was set up in the lobby, and rows of seats were arranged neatly. According to the number on the invitation, every merchant who came in had his own corresponding seat. On the second floor
In the original private rooms, the curtains adjacent to the lobby were removed and replaced with Taishi chairs and small tables. Each room could just see the color table in the lobby.
Shopkeeper Hu was drinking tea while chatting with the three shopkeepers Liu, Fang and Wu beside him. They had made a lot of money with the Sichuan Chamber of Commerce over the years, and they were among the top businessmen in Chengdu. Their seats were facing each other on the second floor.
The location of the color platform has a good view.
Shopkeeper Liu glanced down: "Tsk, tsk, so many people?"
Shopkeeper Fang frowned: "They are all the richest people in Chengdu. I wonder how much Su Ren's ten colorful stones can be sold for this time!"
"Hmph! How much does it cost? With the strength of the four of us, it's no problem to get half of it. I've already found a few friends in Chang'an to donate one to the court. I've already agreed to get a fifth-class one.
Title is not an issue."
"Oh? Can this be exchanged for a title?"
Shopkeeper Wu laughed: "You don't understand this, do you? The Empress Dowager is ill, how can you not donate such a treasure? Not to mention a fifth-class title, if the Empress Dowager gets better because of this, she can become a minor official.
It’s not difficult!”
Shopkeeper Hu looked at Shopkeeper Wu coldly: "You are a smart person!"
"Hehehe, it's time to laugh!"
The auction has not yet started, and those who have received the invitations have already come in early. On the surface, everyone is polite and even laughing, but in fact they are comparing each other. Many people take this opportunity to start forming cliques.
Looking for more funds. Others were naturally unwilling to accept this, and looked for people they could trust. Walking back and forth, these are all old loaches who have been in the mall for many years. You can tell in a few words
It depends on whether the other party is sincerely cooperating.
Cui Jiuming glanced out secretly, turned back and smiled at Su Ren: "I really didn't expect that this thing would be so profitable. The deposit collected is no less than 500,000. If we can do it once a year, we can do nothing."
Already."
Su Ren smiled and said: "The deposit must be paid back. Only the deposits of those who were not taken away from the auction can be kept. Everyone else's deposits must be returned."
"Ah! Is there such a thing? I thought I didn't have to pay it back!"
"You have an eye for money! You have to have a way to make money. What can you make and what can't? If you sell all ten of them, what is the half-million dollar deposit?"
"Hehehe!" Cui Jiuming smiled: "That's right, I'm done looking at people, why don't we start?"
Su Ren nodded: "Start!"
There were no speakers or loudspeakers, so everything had to rely on shouting. As soon as Su Ren and Cui Jiuming stood on the stage, the entire Cuixiang Building immediately fell silent.
Clearing his throat, Cui Jiuming first bowed to everyone: "Thank you all for coming. I, Cui Jiuming, am deeply grateful. You are all well-known businessmen in Chengdu and Sichuan. If you can take the time to come, it is our Sichuan."
It is an honor for the China Chamber of Commerce, below..."
"Old Cui, stop talking nonsense and let's start!" Before Cui Jiuming finished speaking, someone immediately started cheering.
Cui Jiuming chuckled: "Okay, okay, everyone is busy. I, Cui Jiuming, won't talk nonsense. Let's get started. The rest of the time will be left to Mr. Su. I wish everyone good luck and get what you like."
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After Cui Jiuming finished speaking, he stepped back with a smile. Su Ren wore a white robe and stood behind a long table. The props were very simple, a table and a mallet. Su Ren stopped here and first
He glanced at everyone. There was silence. These merchants and Cui Jiuming were free to act haphazardly in front of them, but they still felt a little wary in front of Su Ren.
"Let's talk about the rules first, the rules of the auction!" Su Ren did not make any opening remarks: "The auction means that the highest bidder gets it. How can the price be higher? For each item, I will quote a base price, and then tell you the range of additional money.
There is no cap, and until no one bids again, my gavel will count as success, do you understand?"
"Haha, don't you understand? Then let's try a few other things first!"
With a wave of his hand, a waiter came up with a tray, put it down gently, and unfolded it. It was a complete white tiger skin, all white, without a trace of hair. The merchants' eyes were immediately stunned when it appeared.
Su Ren pointed to the white tiger skin and said to everyone: "A fine Yelang white tiger skin has a base price of one thousand yuan, and the price will increase by one hundred yuan each time. The auction is starting now. Do you have one thousand yuan?"
After shouting twice, a merchant finally raised his hand, and Su Ren pointed his finger: "Okay, shopkeeper Peng of the Jinyuan No. offers one thousand yuan. Do you have eleven hundred yuan?"
After asking twice more, another merchant raised his hand. Su Ren pointed at the merchant again: "The general who opened the fortune account offered 1,100 yuan. Do you have the 1,200 yuan?"
The merchants gradually adapted to this auction model and placed bids one after another. Su Ren could accurately report the origin and name of each person who made a bid, shouting and asking again and again.
"Bang!" The gavel hit the table hard: "Congratulations to Shopkeeper Shen of Bai Shengxiang for acquiring this rare white tiger skin from Yelang for 2,100 yuan!" (To be continued)