Transmigration: A Farm Girl’s Brocade
Chapter 241 - 164 Benevolent Face_3

Chapter 241: Chapter 164 Benevolent Face_3

Qian Yixiu then asked Wan Dazhong, "Uncle Wan, what kind of people are these foreigners? Are they the same as Westerners?"

Wan Dazhong smiled and said, "They should be the same."

Qian Yeejin knew his grandfather had sold pearls bought from Westerners for good money and thought the lotus seeds from this foreigner’s hands would definitely be right, so he chuckled. He felt that his sister was really smart to be able to buy such good things.

The Wuxi Teahouse in Xizhou Mansion was one of the best tea houses in Xizhou and was also located on Xida Street, not far from the Treasure Silver Building.

The Wuxi Teahouse in Xishan County was a tea business that encompassed tea buying, making, selling, and drinking. Externally, it was referred to as a tea building, but in reality, it was a tea company. Its main responsibility was business management, and it also oversaw a large tea garden under the company. Therefore, as the main shopkeeper, Shopkeeper Cui would always be there to oversee things.

The Wuxi Teahouse in Xizhou Mansion, however, only sold and served tea, and its décor was even more luxurious than the headquarters. Liang Gao was standing at the entrance waiting for them, and when he saw them arrive, he came forward with a smile and said, "Our young master and Young Master Cousin are listening to storytelling. Mr. Storytelling is talking about ’The Three Kingdoms,’ which is very interesting to listen to."

While speaking, he led them to the large hall on the second floor. They saw that in the front there was a high platform with a high table in the center and a storyteller standing behind it who was very excited in his narration.

Below the platform were many tables, each with tea and Old Brother’s pastries on them. Many men sat at the tables, leisurely drinking tea and eating pastries while listening to the storytelling.

Liang Jinzhao and Song Huaijin were sitting at a table completely engrossed in listening. When they saw the group arrive, they just motioned for them to sit down and continued listening.

Upon seeing this, Qian Yeejin was delighted; he had only heard about storytellers but had never actually listened to one. Moreover, the story was ’The Three Kingdoms,’ which he found extremely interesting, so he listened without even blinking.

As a modern person who had watched so many classic TV series, Yixiu couldn’t really get into the storytelling. It wasn’t long before she began to yawn.

She couldn’t bear to listen anymore and stood up to quietly say to Qian Yeejin, "You all continue listening, I want to go take a look at the Treasure Silver Building."

Qian Yeejin wanted to continue listening but was also apprehensive about his sister going out alone, which made him feel torn.

Liang Jinzhao said in a low voice, "Liang Gao can accompany the young lady on a short trip." Seeing that he was somewhat reluctant, he added, "I will let you listen for a whole day tomorrow."

Liang Gao was visibly pleased upon hearing this.

Qian Yixiu told Qian Yeejin, "Brother, don’t worry, the Treasure Silver Building is not far away, and with Big Brother Liang accompanying me, nothing will go wrong."

She wanted to buy jewelry for her little mother. That day, she had only bought something for her younger aunt, and she had actually forgotten to buy something for her little mother.

Qian Yeejin was aware that his sister was going to buy something for their little mother and said in a low voice, "The silver I have is with you; remember to also buy something nice for our mother on my behalf, and don’t be stingy with the silver."

Once out of the Wuxi Teahouse, they could vaguely see the Treasure Silver Building, and it took less than half a quarter of an hour to get there.

Business at the Silver Tower was good, with more people heading upstairs, although there were a few customers selecting items downstairs.

The attendant recognized Qian Yixiu. He came over to greet her and said, "Miss, you are here again. Are you here to buy or sell today?"

Qian Yixiu smiled and replied, "I want to buy a hairpin for my mother."

"Oh, are you thinking of gold, silver, jade, or something else?" the attendant asked again.

Considering that her little mother already had gold and silver, Qian Yixiu said, "Bring me a delicate and plain jade or pearl hairpin. Hmm, it can’t be too expensive; I don’t have that much money."

The attendant listened and led her to a counter, placing several hairpins on a tray for her to choose from.

Among them were three jade hairpins and two pearl hairpins, but Qian Yixiu’s eyes were drawn to one of the pearl hairpins immediately. This hairpin was a silver hairpin with pearls, the body made of silver and the top featuring a beautiful lotus flower embedded with a white pearl the size of a pea. The pearl was large but lacked lustre and had a faint yellowish tint, which is why it couldn’t fetch a high price. However, this wasn’t a major issue; the flaws would not be visible from a distance.

This hairpin was exquisitely beautiful, featuring lotus flowers and pearls, which would definitely complement the purity and grace of her beautiful little mother.

Qian Yixiu picked up the pearl hairpin and examined it closely, then asked, "How much for this hairpin?"

The attendant replied, "This hairpin sells for thirty taels of silver."

"That’s expensive; it’s like daylight robbery," Qian Yixiu exclaimed. "The hairpin is made of silver and the pearl has such a big yellow tint."

The attendant said, "Miss, take a good look. The carving of the lotus flower on this hairpin is very delicate, and the pearl is of considerable size. If there were no yellow tint on the pearl, this hairpin would sell for no less than three hundred taels, not merely thirty taels."