After staying at the mushroom cultivation base for a while, seeing that there was nothing going on here, Zhou Ziwen got up and went home.
Today he was going to the county town to see if he could sell the old turtle at home.
This old turtle is a good thing. If you meet someone who knows his stuff, it won't be a problem to sell it for one or two hundred yuan.
After all, he is an old turtle, no matter his size or age, he is there and cannot be sold cheaply.
If he couldn't sell it at a high price, he would rather not sell it.
After returning home, Zhou Ziwen fished the old turtle out of the stone jar, put it in a bucket, and rode his bicycle to the county seat.
After staying in the countryside for so long and visiting the county town many times, Zhou Ziwen is already very familiar with this place.
Perhaps because I came late today, the county town was more lively than usual, with people coming and going, and a variety of stalls.
Zhou Ziwen passed through the bustling crowd and went straight to the state-owned hotel.
It’s meal time, and the restaurant is filled with aromas. The diners are either whispering to each other or feasting, creating a harmonious scene.
He found a seat in the corner and sat down, expertly ordering a bowl of shredded pork noodles.
As an old man, he has no worries about selling, but now that he has come to a state-owned hotel, he is ready to ask first.
"Comrade, may I ask, is your manager here?"
Looking at the waiter who was clearing the table next to him, Zhou Ziwen asked politely.
“Are you looking for our manager?”
The waiter glanced at Zhou Ziwen, perhaps because he looked calm and his words and deeds were unrestrained and unrestrained, so the waiter was not impatient.
"Yes, I have a good thing that I want your manager to see."
Zhou Ziwen nodded.
"What good stuff? Our hotel has a fixed purchase channel and we don't accept anything."
The waiter glanced at the bucket at Zhou Ziwen's feet with a confused expression.
He has encountered many situations like Zhou Ziwen's. Most of them were to get some game and sell it in restaurants.
"Haha, this is a really good thing. Please shout for me!"
Seeing the waiter's eyes, Zhou Ziwen moved the bucket in front of him and took off the lid. Hay above the old turtle.
"Huh? What kind of old turtle is this? Why is it so big?"
Seeing the old turtle in the bucket, the waiter screamed in surprise.
"Is it big? This thing is a good thing."
Zhou Ziwen was a little proud. Most people can't get such a big old turtle.
It is because of his great ability that he dares to go to a dangerous place like Deep Water Pond.
"Xiao Zhao, what's going on?"
At this moment, a middle-aged man with a kind face came out of the restaurant.
Judging from his appearance, he must be the owner of the hotel.
"Who are you?"
Zhou Ziwen asked tentatively.
"Hello, comrade, I am the manager of the hotel, what can I do for you?"
"Hello, manager, I got a turtle and I would like to ask you to touch it. .”
Zhou Ziwen pointed to the bucket in front of him.
The manager took a closer look and happened to see the old turtle in the bucket.
This old turtle is huge, and its shell glows with a dark black light.
The manager’s eyes lit up instantly.
He leaned over to take a closer look and said in admiration: "Good guy, this old turtle is very old! Where did you get this?"
Zhou Ziwen smiled and said calmly: "I finally got this old turtle. Is the manager interested?"
"Yes, of course I am, brother, my surname is Li, you Just call me Manager Li," Manager Li said eagerly.
He was worried about finding something good to give as a gift, but he didn’t expect to meet such a good thing.
“Hello, Manager Li.”
Seeing Manager Li's expression, Zhou Ziwen knew he was safe.
He lowered his head calmly and looked at the old turtle in the bucket, as if the old turtle had attracted his attention.
"Brother, I want this old turtle of yours. How much are you going to charge for it?"
Manager Li pulled Zhou Ziwen aside and asked in a low voice.
"Manager Li, to be honest, I got this old turtle from the deep pool with great difficulty. You should be knowledgeable. This old turtle has been growing for at least fifteen years. I call it It’s over, eight pounds and four taels, so the price cannot be lower.”
Zhou Ziwen said.
"Little brother, I know it's not easy for you, an old turtle. Can you give me a real price?"
Manager Li asked anxiously.
“Easy to say, I’ll sell it for two hundred and ninety-eight.”
Zhou Ziwen said with a smile.
When Manager Li heard the price, he couldn't help but frowned. Apparently he thought the price was too high.
But if you ask him to give up, he won't let it go.
Firstly, this old turtle is really rare, and secondly, he needs it urgently. The price is a bit expensive, but it is not unacceptable.
However, although he had a plan in mind, his face was full of embarrassment, "Little brother, the price you gave is too high. How can anyone sell it like this?"
" Manager Li, this is really not high. I worked hard to fish this old turtle out of the deep pool. Two hundred and ninety-eight is really not expensive." Zhou Ziwen shook his head.
The price, to be honest, is indeed a bit expensive.
According to his psychological price, selling it for 150 would be enough.
But who made Manager Li act a little anxious!
Hurrying is not a business, but if you are in a hurry, then it is not the price.
He was sure that Manager Li wanted to buy it, so he raised the price temporarily.
"It's really rare for you, an old turtle, but the price is too expensive. So, I'll pay you two hundred, what do you think?" Manager Li pondered for a moment and then counter-offered.
"Two hundred?"
Zhou Ziwen shook his head, "It's too low. I am the only one, old turtle. If you don't want it, I can sell it to others if I turn my back."
As he said that, he made a gesture to carry the bucket away.
"No, no, no, little brother, look at you, why are you still in a hurry?" Upon seeing this, Manager Li quickly grabbed Zhou Ziwen.
He pondered for a moment, then gritted his teeth, "Let's do it, two hundred and five, I'll buy it for two hundred and five."
"But little brother, if you get such good things in the future, you must give them away." I'm here!"
"Okay, two hundred and five, just two hundred and five, don't worry, Manager Li, you are so forthcoming, I will definitely send it to you in the future," Zhou Ziwen patted his chest and promised.
Although the number two hundred and five is a bit unlucky, the money is auspicious!
If he can earn two hundred and fifty every day, let him be a two hundred and fifty.
"Haha, okay, little brother, I'm so cool, I'll go get the money for you right now." Manager Li was overjoyed when he heard this. He asked Zhou Ziwen to wait here for a while, and then turned around and entered the hotel.
After a while, Manager Li came out with a stack of unity.
"Little brother, count, are you right?" Manager Li handed the money to Zhou Ziwen.
Zhou Ziwen took the money, counted it quickly, and nodded, "That's right, Manager Li, take it away, old turtle!"
"Haha, okay, little one Brother, next time you have such a good thing, you must remember to send it to me." Manager Li quickly held Lao Turtle in his arms and warned.
"Don't worry, it will definitely happen." (End of Chapter)