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Chapter 258: Chapter 260 What does this mean?_1
Qiao Duo’er snorted softly; did the housekeeper think they were fools to be played with?
These past days, she had confirmed that silver fungus was a rare treasure, with even the inferior ones selling for at least four taels of silver each.
When drying the silver fungus, she was extremely careful, ensuring that all six pieces were intact and undamaged.
Furthermore, while drying, she soaked them in clean water every four hours, repeating this for three consecutive days, resulting in a very white color of the dried silver fungus.
She was confident that these could definitely be considered premium quality.
Before Qiao Duo’er could speak up, Tan Zhenghong said, "Housekeeper, this isn’t my first time selling snow fungus. Please offer a fair price."
He was only simple-minded in front of his wife; other times, he was very shrewd.
Tan Zhenghong was remarkably supportive, and Qiao Duo’er was happy to play the role of a hands-off boss; she never did like interacting with strangers anyway.
"The price of everything fluctuates, and that is the price for snow fungus this year."
The housekeeper insisted on the original price; after years of striving, he had finally become the housekeeper, naturally wanting to make as much as possible.
Tan Zhenghong asked again, "Housekeeper, are you sure that this is the price for this year?"
"Of course, no matter where you go, it will be this price—after all, the quality of this snow fungus is just so-so."
The housekeeper glanced disdainfully at the snow fungus once more.
Tan Zhenghong and Qiao Duo’er remained silent, and the housekeeper continued, "The old madam of my household loves snow fungus. I’ll give you two taels of silver; surely no other house would offer such a price."
In his understanding of village folk, they would certainly agree immediately.
Not only that, but they would also feel like they had snagged a bargain.
After all, these people toil in the fields and leaping about all year long, they can save up no more than two taels of silver.
Tan Zhenghong withdrew the case and prepared to put it back into his own basket after closing the lid.
The housekeeper immediately asked, "What do you mean by this?"
"If you’re not earnest about buying, I’ll have to find another buyer," Tan Zhenghong replied indifferently.
Snow fungus always fetches a market but is priceless, and apart from the Bai family, many people want to purchase it. He could get a higher price anywhere else than here.
The housekeeper’s face changed instantly; he had not expected such a reaction from the pair. 𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙥𝒖𝒃.𝒄𝒐𝒎
If they weren’t satisfied with the price, they could haggle, couldn’t they? Why pack up and leave without a word?
Who wouldn’t want to buy something cheaper? So his price gouging wasn’t wrong, was it?
"Young man, let’s talk this over. You name your price, and if I can afford it, I’ll buy it," the housekeeper said quickly, trying to keep them there.
He sincerely wanted the snow fungus,
but just... didn’t want to spend the silver.
Tan Zhenghong spoke unhurriedly, "Thank you for your kind offer, housekeeper, but I don’t see the need for further discussion. We’ll take our leave now."
After he finished speaking, he began to lead Qiao Duo’er outside. Why should they linger and allow themselves to be treated like fools by others?
The housekeeper gestured to the people at the entrance, and immediately two men blocked Tan Zhenghong’s way out.
Tan Zhenghong looked at the housekeeper, "What does this mean?"
"Don’t misunderstand, we just want to discuss the price again. Besides, once you leave here, I’m afraid you won’t be able to sell the snow fungus," the housekeeper said.
The Bai Family was powerful, covering them from above. No matter how precious the snow fungus was, it was just food after all. Who would dare offend the Bai Family over some food?
They might just end up not being able to eat it or sell it, walking off with it unsold!
Qiao Duo’er chuckled softly, "If we can’t sell it, we’ll just eat it ourselves, what’s the big deal?"
The housekeeper looked like he heard the world’s biggest joke, his facial muscles twitching a few times. A village girl eating snow fungus was simply a waste of heaven’s gifts!
