There is a farmhouse on the Road

Chapter 8

Selling treasures

Shao Yitong used to think that he was quite strong. After all, he was 1.85 meters tall. His muscles were not as strong as those of a fitness coach, but they were still very strong.

However, today, he realized that people can't be compared!

Standing at the city gate, watching Xu An carrying firewood and walking away briskly, Shao Yitong panted and leaned against the city wall until his legs were weak. He kept comforting himself in his heart that he must have not exercised for too long, it must be...

After catching his breath, Shao Yitong, who was deeply shocked, looked at the people coming and going in front of him and the ancient streets with ancient fragrance and quaintness. He was slightly stunned for a moment, calmed down, and then began to look for a pawnshop.

The pawnshop industry in ancient times was very developed. After asking someone for directions and walking down a street, he saw a store with a huge "pawn" written on it. Even if Shao Yitong didn't know traditional Chinese characters, he could recognize some ancient Chinese characters by guessing, and he was considered semi-illiterate.
After entering the pawnshop, Shao Yitong looked around. There were very few people. They were all in a hurry and looked worried.

But think about it, if you can get into the pawnshop to sell things and still look good, then you must have picked up a treasure to sell.

"What do you want to pawn?" The shopkeeper saw Shao Yitong coming over, looked at his strange clothes and short hair, and asked directly without any nonsense.

"This." Shao Yitong was straightforward and put the crystal glass ball wrapped in black cloth on the counter. "How much do you think it's worth?"

"Crystal glass ball?" The shopkeeper's eyes lit up, and then frowned, "It doesn't seem to be..."

"The shopkeeper has good eyesight, this is not glass..." Shao Yitong saw the shopkeeper's eyes light up, and knew there was a chance

"I'm not happy with the shopkeeper. I was originally from overseas. After my parents died, they asked me to return to Daqing to return to my roots. I didn't expect to encounter a shipwreck at sea. All my things fell into the sea, and I almost lost my life..."

The handsome face showed a trace of bitterness
"This treasure is called the Tears of the Gods. It is an heirloom from my ancestors overseas. Legend has it that it is the mortal tears of the Snow Goddess when she ascended to heaven. It fell on a water lily and turned into a crystal ball. It can protect safety and gather blessings."

Everyone knows that this product needs packaging. Only with good packaging can it be sold at a good price. Because he couldn't find a good-looking box, Shao Yitong had to wrap it with a piece of velvet black cloth and make up a myth to fool people...

"Young man, although I am not talented, I have seen a lot of good things. I can't say for sure about yours..."

The shopkeeper, who was already tempted, looked at Shao Yitong with a calm face.

This man is dressed strangely, and he really looks like an overseas person. Maybe this is really a treasure. Even if it is not as magical as he said, it looks really exquisite and is not an ordinary item...

"Shopkeeper, if I were not penniless now and it is difficult to eat, I would never sell my ancestral things..."

Shao Yitong's face turned red and he was furious. He took the crystal ball and took out a few pieces of black cloth from his backpack to wrap the crystal glass ball, leaving only a hole the size of an eye and handing it to the shopkeeper, indicating that the shopkeeper should look at it

"Although I am down and out, I will never lie. I will not allow you to insult my ancestral treasure!"

In the black space, the white light flowed alternately, blinding the shopkeeper's eyes.

What a treasure! It is not a night-shining pearl, but it can also glow. Can it really gather blessings?
The shopkeeper's face changed, and he looked up at Shao Yitong with a serious expression.

"Forgive me for being so rude just now. I can only give you this thing for a hundred taels of silver."

"This..." Shao Yitong looked embarrassed.

The shopkeeper saw Shao Yitong's embarrassed expression and said, "To be honest, although the price I give you is not high, you may be able to sell it for more money in the capital, but you are alone on this thousand-mile journey, and I am afraid you will be robbed by bandits and even your life will be in danger..."

"I will give you another twenty taels, a hundred and twenty taels, which is definitely not a low price in Pingyuan Town. It is more than enough for you to buy land and build a house in the countryside, and marry a wife, so that your family will not be cut off... No more, my small shop can't accept it Your treasure." Staring at the crystal ball with red eyes, his body tensed for a moment, his hands trembled a little, and he was speechless for a moment. Shao Yitong finally sighed. "Forget it, I'll sell it to the shopkeeper. I hope the shopkeeper can find a good place for this treasure. Don't let it be covered in dust by constant incense every day!" "Don't worry, little brother, take the silver!" The shopkeeper's face was so smiling that he turned around, took the silver and put it in front of Shao Yitong, and carefully gave him some silver and copper coins. "In that case, thank you very much, shopkeeper."

Shao Yitong put the silver in his backpack with red eyes, took a last look at the crystal ball and turned to leave. His straight back seemed to bend. His desolate and vicissitudes of life made the shopkeeper standing at the counter shake his head and sigh in his heart...

Poor man...

Poor man Shao Yitong left the pawnshop with heavy steps. When he was far away, the grief on his face gradually disappeared. His eyes were still red, but that was because he was holding it back. Acting is really not an easy job. He was really afraid that he would collapse in the acting...

Although he knew that the price was not high and he could definitely sell it for more money in a big city, the shopkeeper was right. If he wanted to sell it at a good price, he had to protect himself and walk to a big city!
Anyway, he only bought that thing for ten yuan at a roadside stall. He would not suffer a loss no matter how much he sold. People should not be too greedy. He had also inquired about the prices of this unknown ancient commodity in the past few days. One tael of silver was enough for a country family to live for half a year. One hundred and twenty taels of silver was not a small amount. He could only be considered a middle-class family in the town, but a wealthy family in the countryside.

Shao Yitong did not plan to stay in the town for the time being. First, the prices in the town were high. He would not be able to use his one hundred and twenty taels of silver for a few days. Second, he was alone in the town with so much money. It was hard to guarantee that he would not be targeted by ruffians. Two fists could not beat four hands. We should not underestimate the ancient people.

It was more reassuring to settle down in the countryside. He could slowly make money in the future and everything would be fine once he had a firm foothold.

Touching his backpack, Shao Yitong smiled. At least we were considered "rich people" now. Let's go to a restaurant. We hadn't had a proper meal for a long time.
By the way, we have to call Xu An. He showed the way and helped us, so we have to treat him to a meal. In fact, he likes this little brother Xu An very much. He is well-behaved, sensible, and very cute when he smiles!!!