Chapter 844: Black Jade Token_2

Chapter 844 -760: Black Jade Token_2

But now it’s different.

The two were bidding against each other, and since the young lady who came first also agreed to raise the price, naturally she agreed that the highest bidder wins. Therefore, there is no issue of not keeping one’s word.

Who would have thought that a box of rouge could earn so much today.

He decided that regardless of who ultimately bought it, he would personally offer a different gift to the other. After all, this helped his store make big money.

The onlookers were also stunned.

A tael of silver is enough for an ordinary family for a month, and five hundred taels is not a small sum.

However, those familiar with Zhao Keyan thought, as expected, with the Zhao Family’s status, five hundred taels of silver is indeed nothing?

Luo Fu pursed her lips and smiled, her demeanor was serene and composed, but even her strands of hair seemed to exude disdain for Xia Wenjin.

Xu Man was even more blatant, bursting into laughter. Using money to overwhelm someone into speechlessness was truly satisfying.

Unexpectedly, as Xu Man laughed, Xia Wenjin also chuckled lightly.

While laughing, she said to Zhao Keyan, “Miss Zhao certainly has deep pockets, spending ten times the price to buy a box of rouge originally worth only fifty taels. In this regard, I am far inferior. This box of Colorful Spirit Green is yours!”

The victorious smile that had been on Zhao Keyan’s face froze at the corners of her lips, Luo Fu was taken aback, and Xu Man’s eyes widened.

Xia Wenjin smiled at the shopkeeper and said, “Why not wrap it up for Miss Zhao? Miss Zhao is so generous, providing you with such big business, you should properly thank Miss Zhao!”

The shopkeeper indeed beamed with joy, cupping his hands toward Zhao Keyan, saying, “Many thanks for Miss Zhao’s patronage!”

Zhao Keyan looked at the shopkeeper’s smiling face, a feeling stuck in her chest, neither up nor down.

At this moment, she finally understood. Although she had vented her anger by using silver to make Xia Wenjin concede without further contest, she was also ruthlessly played by Xia Wenjin.

Even if Colorful Spirit Green was made by the personal disciple of Skilled Lady Wan, highly sought after at a high price, yet with a fifty tael price on it, she had spent ten times more due to a fit of anger. The news would hardly bring good reputation and might invite mockery as a foolishly rich person with more money than sense.

Originally possessing a winning smile and being high and mighty, Zhao Keyan’s face now turned blue and red, almost spewing fire from her eyes.

Xia Wenjin smiled calmly, “What’s the matter, Miss Zhao, with your forceful means and unparalleled momentum, you overshadowed me with an empty purse to win this box of Colorful Spirit Green. Now are you regretting and don’t want to buy it?”

Zhao Keyan’s face turned livid, having bid but not buying was an embarrassment she couldn’t bear. She glanced at the maid beside her, who stepped forward to settle the bill.

Nine silver notes of fifty taels each, one of twenty taels, two of ten taels, and ten taels in broken silver.

With five hundred taels out, the previously bulging purse deflated.

The shopkeeper took the silver notes, grinning from ear to ear with gratitude, and handed over the packaged Colorful Spirit Green with both hands, looking at Xia Wenjin with a gaze full of thanks.

Once Zhao Keyan had received the rouge, he warmly said, “Miss, although the Colorful Spirit Green is gone, our store has other types. Would you like to choose something?” Hmm, he could offer a twenty percent discount.

Xu Man scoffed, “The shopkeeper’s enthusiasm should depend on the person. Do you think she really has money? Don’t let your enthusiasm end in vain!”

Today, she was intent on pleasing Zhao Keyan, and since there was already discord with Xia Wenjin, her words became increasingly harsh. As she spoke, she deliberately led the maids to block Xia Wenjin’s path.

Xia Wenjin shook her head and sighed, “Just wanting to shop peacefully, how come there’s always rabid dogs barking, so noisy!”

Xu Man’s brows furrowed, angrily asking, “Who are you insulting?”

Xia Wenjin said leisurely, “I insult whoever’s in the way. Haven’t you heard? A good dog doesn’t block the road.”

The mocking look in her eyes ignited Xu Man’s anger, and she raised her hand, ready to strike. The maid beside her quickly intervened, knowing that doing so in such a public place, especially for a momentary advantage, would not be worth the reputation of being vicious and domineering.

The shopkeeper hurried to mediate, “Honored guests, please do not harm the peace. The store has other types of rouge, all good products, sure to suit your tastes!”

Xia Wenjin naturally wouldn’t bother with Xu Man, and said to the shopkeeper with a smile, “Since the Colorful Spirit Green is gone, get me a box of Cui Fu Jade!”

The shopkeeper’s eyes widened, staring at Xia Wenjin for a moment, dazed, stammering, “Miss, how… how do you know about Cui Fu Jade?”

Someone couldn’t help but be curious, asking, “What is Cui Fu Jade?”