Chapter 4, The Boss's Radish
Young master, there is still half a radish left that I haven't touched. If you are hungry...
Sigh... so annoying
"It doesn't matter, I will buy it at the original price."
The young master, filled with ambition, wagered all his possessions; now it appears that he has not achieved the desired outcome—let alone any poultry or fish, even the five boiled radishes that were supposed to be delivered have not materialized.
As the consideration of whether to implement aggressive sales tactics on the princelings in the lobby was underway, a sound of footsteps descended the stairs from above
Wang Zhong continued to express his grievances: "The prices in other parts of the town have already skyrocketed; now gold and silver are as worthless as dirt. A radish costing ten taels of silver is already considered a reasonable price."
The servants turned back to consult their master, yet without exception, they received affirmative responses.
My young master wishes to ... ...
Wang Lu eagerly opened the food box; the room was dimly lit by candlelight, yet the glimmers of oil dazzled the eyes.
I see... Wang Lu pondered for a moment, glanced down at the radish in the bowl, and suddenly asked, "Can the shop sell this radish?"
It is indeed a joyous occasion for businesspeople to earn substantial profits. The proprietress counts the thousands and thousands in earnings, yet her smile in front of a group of customers with nearly infinite purchasing power is far less sincere than before
They are all the servants or bodyguards of the young masters, wearing smiles on their faces, yet their smiles are extremely unnatural
Having finished speaking, Wang Lu grabbed his bag and stood up to leave.
The boss's wife smiled: "The special price is only available once"
From a cost perspective, the loss of that pot of radishes in the kitchen is negligible, but the face of the innkeeper, as the owner of the guesthouse, cannot be easily damaged. More importantly, a certain bet is likely to be lost.
Wang Zhong shrugged and said, "Of course it can't be sold; only a fool would buy it"
The arrival of the person caught the boss's wife's attention; Wang Lu, who had consecutively solved the twelve linked rings and the * diagram * of the book service chain, was back again
He is indeed an interesting person; no wonder he was able to solve the Twelve Linked Tasks. His ideas are completely different from those of the group in the hall who are merely of noble birth yet utterly useless. Perhaps someone who was regarded as a heretic on the mountain can finally find kindred spirits.
Young master, are you hungry
The servants were taken aback: "Isn't it five hundred taels?"
The proprietress waved her hand at Wang Lu and said, "I will send it up to you later, please go back."
The boss lady still has purchase limits! Each person is allowed to buy only one!
Haha, how could that be possible? You are overthinking it.
Alas, the big shot from the Canglan Kingdom is actually not here! Otherwise, I could have promoted him to buy dozens of them
Alas, what a group of fools
If it is merely a case of being extorted, spending an extra coin is a waste; however, if it can exchange for a thread of celestial fate, then even ten thousand taels of silver would seem trivial. It now appears that the ridiculous prices set by this strange inn have their own reasons, much like the astonishing task chain at the entrance of the town.
Alright, three thousand five hundred taels, payment in advance
This time, she spoke out very openly.
First, bring five, and they should be larger.
Madam, I have come to buy radishes
Then... let's buy two first
The suspicious gaze was directed at the book boy: "Is it really necessary to be this frugal?"
Standing at the door, Wang Lu chuckled, "Boss lady, you finally arrived"
The book boy slightly shrugged his shoulders while lying on the bed, thinking that it wouldn't be a bad thing for the young master to learn a lesson; otherwise, he might really believe himself to be some kind of celestial being, different from the common folk.
The proprietress explained matter-of-factly: "There are still six days until the Ascension Conference, but you probably don't have much money left, do you? If you don't save a bit on food, you'll only be able to drink the northwestern wind in the last few days"
For a young master who is proud and has never faced setbacks in his endeavors, this novel experience is likely quite uncomfortable. However, he is ultimately not a celestial being wielding a sword, and encountering difficulties in life is, after all, inevitable
What is a week
The proprietress responded with a similarly understanding smile: "I truly feel sorry for keeping you waiting... However, there is nothing I can do; that bunch of fools reserved a full hundred pots of radishes, and I just finished cooking them. So... your dinner will have to be delayed a bit."
The proprietress suddenly remembered something: "Oh right, upon careful calculation, you indeed have some money left over that I will return to you."
"Are you buying at the original price?" The shop owner’s smile faded slightly: "How many do you want?"
Hmph, it seems there will be meat to eat tonight
Isn't that heavier than a radish! Has the price of silver recently plummeted to this extent
The proprietress stretched her body languidly, her gaze sweeping across the hall through her squinted eyes
The distinguished heir of the Wang family in Wangjia Village, a formidable man who has unraveled the twelve consecutive task chains of Lingxi Town, finds that dinner consists of nothing but a single boiled white radish
The proprietress clapped her hands and said, "You have helped me earn over ten million taels; what does this little farming skill amount to?"
Since you care about me so much, go outside and dig up some wild vegetables, and hunt a wild boar.
Even the commoners in the mountains can produce several thousand taels of silver, so naturally, others can offer even more
In the lobby on the first floor, the proprietress behind the counter wore an expression of impatience
Wang Lu opened his eyes wide, looking incredulously at the contents of his bowl
I would rather starve than eat radishes
It is actually a white radish
It doesn't matter, money is not an issue
Wow, my young master has booked the entire venue
As she spoke, the proprietress had already entered the room with large strides, placing the heavy food box on the table. The food box www.hetushu.com.com was unopened, yet a rich and tantalizing aroma of meat wafted towards us.
In front of the proprietress's counter, banknotes from various countries quickly piled up. Not to mention the one hundred radishes boiling in the kitchen, even the subsequent pots were fully reserved. These nobles and aristocrats may not have much else, but they certainly have an abundance of money, so much so that the proprietress's hands grew weary from counting it.
The proprietress raised her eyebrows and said, "What are you talking about? This is your food for the next week. I actually think that your excessive eating just now is the real waste."
Some words cannot be spoken
Wang Lu was taken aback for a moment: "Ten taels is just ten taels; we rich second generation are not short of money"
So are you still buying these ten taels of radishes? Do you really think we are not short on money?
Even if we set aside the money I helped you earn, at the very least, I just genuinely put out three thousand five hundred taels, that cannot be wrong, can it
Looking at Wang Lu's demeanor, he seems to have some ulterior motive for going downstairs, but unfortunately, there are no more task chains available here
Accompanied by the gentle breeze outside the window, the faint gurgling sound is particularly noticeable
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Did you tell him that we are the distinguished guests residing in the house
Radishes cost five hundred taels, while meat is likely to cost five thousand taels per plate. The silver we have on us is enough to buy half a plate
In Lingxi Town, opportunities abound everywhere. The members of the royal family in the hall were initially hesitant and observing, but upon seeing someone take the lead, they naturally followed suit in a swarm.
Young master, a person is like iron, and food is like steel
Wang Lu frowned and said, "This conscience is not something to be taken lightly... I dislike radishes the most"
I want ten pieces
Wang Zhong was indignant: "That proprietress is calculating well, thinking everyone else is a fool! Now, the people in the hall would rather go hungry than buy her radishes, especially since there are other places in town selling food!"
Young master?" Wang Zhong tilted his head, utterly perplexed.
Then shut up
As the door opened, the charming and delicate face of the proprietress appeared outside, and then, with two small hands cushioned by a towel, she lifted an extraordinarily large food box.
Wang Lu ignored the book boy's complaint: "I want to eat meat"
At one end of the room, Wang Zhong spoke softly. At the other end, the young master huffed irritably: "Not hungry"
I want five
Upon seeing him, the proprietress could not help but laugh, especially when recalling how a certain individual had confidently asserted that the seemingly unbreakable task chain had been dismantled by his own hands, which made her stifle her laughter to the point of stomach pain
Moments later, the proprietress took her leave, and as Wang Lu gazed at the worn copper coin left on the table, he couldn't help but fall into deep contemplation
Although the lunch box is large, the dishes inside are quite ordinary, including braised pork, pork stewed with vermicelli, mu shu pork, and chicken wings
Wang Lu was stunned for a long time before incredulously questioning, "Madam Boss, what do you mean by this? Shouldn't you be responsible for all our food and accommodation from now on?"
The proprietress did not even raise her head: "One thousand two hundred per piece, how many do you want?"
Wang Lu did not procrastinate; he turned around and went upstairs. Only then did the landlady gather the stack of banknotes and begin to count them slowly.
... ...
The proprietress counted the money at a leisurely pace, and by the time she finished counting the last bill, several figures had already gathered in front of the counter
But at this moment, even if one possesses a fortune of millions, it cannot be exchanged for this box of traditional farmhouse craftsmanship
How could it possibly be done
Wang Lu finished speaking, turned over, and fell silent. The young attendant hesitated to speak, also remaining quiet.
In the kitchen, over one hundred white radishes were boiled in hot water, yet not a single one has been sold—except for the one that was sold off at a meager price of ten taels. Although the noble guests at the inn are as useless as Tushiran, they are not foolish; even with their fortunes in the billions, no one is willing to buy her conscience-ridden radishes
Madam Boss, I am here to buy ... ...
In that case, our dinner is settled... Wang Lu's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but tap his fingers on the table, his expression growing increasingly excited
Madam Boss, the radishes here...
The larger it is, the more expensive it becomes
Midnight
Wang Lu brought the dishes from the bowl to the table, inviting the scholar to share the meal. Both were in their growth phase, exhibiting remarkable combat prowess, and before long, they had consumed one-third of the food in the box.
In the moment Wang Zhongling was lost in thought, the young master had already risen and gotten out of bed
Wang Zhong was extremely aggrieved: "Young Master, you cannot blame me for this. If you go out and take a look, you will know that the prices at this inn have gone completely mad. A single boiled white radish actually costs ten taels of silver!"
Wang Lu set down his chopsticks. Although his stomach felt uncomfortably full, he felt completely refreshed: "Madam Boss, please take the leftovers back with you, don't let them go to waste"
The proprietress scoffed, "With the current prices in town, can you really buy this box of meals for three thousand five hundred taels? Stop complaining so much. Eat sparingly; the leftover food is enough for you to last six days. Think about those fools who spent tens of thousands of taels and still can't fill their stomachs with even a radish. At least you can eat meat until the very last day"
Wang Lu, while wiping his saliva, exclaimed: "The boss lady is truly a trustworthy person... and a skilled one at that."
Without a word, Wang Lu threw all his possessions—more than a dozen silver notes from the Ming Dynasty of Cangxi Prefecture—onto the counter
... ...
Wang Zhong nodded vigorously and angrily: "Yes, otherwise her asking price would be five hundred taels each!"
The price has increased, buy it if you want to
Wang Zhong said irritably: "If the young master won't eat, I will eat; I am still hungry."
Just as I was thinking, I suddenly heard a knock at the door