This includes the custor in the corner checking the antiques, ready to buy...
In fact, don’t be fooled by the seemingly idle staff. There are still custors in this store.
The store is so large that only a few scattered custors make it seem like there are none.
Many custors are actually hidden by the cabinets, and since most of them are either wealthy or noble, with distinguished deanors, they rarely make a fuss, making the place extraordinarily quiet.
At Sui Tang Square, the sales thod allows custors to browse and select freely. If they have questions, they can ask, without fear of being coaxed into buying things they didn’t want.
If the custors are skilled at appraisal or prefer autonomy, the staff beco almost unnecessary.
However, the custors who were originally selecting items were startled by an unexpected custor who broke the norm.
Gift?
The true master?
Isn’t the master of Sui Tang Square this old man?
The elder squinted his eyes, revealing a shallow smile that didn’t reach them. "Sir, your words are interesting. If you were that official, our place is not a brothel where you can pay for company, now is it?"
Although his tone remained calm and gentle, it was sowhat impolite.
Indeed, it was because what this man said earlier was inappropriate.
The man realized it too, with regret and self-reproach flashing in his eyes. He clasped his hands, saying, "It was improper of to speak that way. I apologize. However, I do wish to witness the elegance of the Sect Master, and would be most grateful if Mr. Gu could provide an introduction."
Elder Gu glanced at him, noncommittal, and replied, "The Teacher doesn’t usually like seeing outsiders... Even if you offered this priceless Luminous Pearl, it wouldn’t do... Besides, you’re just an errand man. If your Master cos personally, we can talk then."
Having said this, he ignored the man.
The man’s face was grim, sowhat shaful and angry, but he bit it back, pulling a corner of his mouth into a cold smile: "Then I shall see how long your esteed Sect Master can remain hidden."
After saying this, he flung his sleeve and left angrily.
Elder Gu was unfazed, only smiled at the young man and others, saying, "In the future, keep your eyes open. You can’t judge soone by deanor alone... Although he’s haughty, he was cautious when handling the Luminous Pearl. If he were truly the Master, how could he be so unrefined?"
"Nor would he be angered by a few words."
This was a lesson imparted, and the staff nodded in agreent.
They had thought this person was soone of high status, only to realize he was just a servant.
But even a servant was like this, so the Master behind him must be...
Unconsciously, several staff mbers glanced towards the staircase leading upstairs...
Is the true Master of Sui Tang Square on the second floor?
At this mont, the person choosing books in front of the left-side bookshelf pondered briefly before returning to selecting the books they wanted.
anwhile, Elder Gu turned to look out the window.
Outside, a white-feathered bird skimd over the calm surface of the small river, a lone swan flying past....
The elder’s expression steadied slightly, wondering if they would finally venture out today, having been unseen for several days now?
After leaving, the man took only a few steps before leaping into a nearby tavern. In the private room, he bowed his head and recounted the incident, albeit with added emotion, implying that Sui Tang Square lacked appreciation...
"Young Master, Sui Tang Square opened seven months ago, but that person was sighted in Jiangzhou seven months ago. This seems rather..."
The man standing at the window in the private room, completely visible from Sui Tang Square, turned and said indifferently, "Who says opening a shop requires the owner’s presence? Eight months ago, an antique dealer’s family in Tongzhou was slaughtered by enemies who were later killed in turn. The antique dealer vanished, reappeared a month later in Changan, and opened Sui Tang Square... And who can confirm she was in Tongzhou eight months ago?"
Their movents have always been erratic and elusive, with no pattern to follow, only that it seems they’re investigating soone...
"Then... should I head to Sui Tang Square again to check?"
"No need."
"We can confirm it now."
The man looked out the window, just in ti to see a white bird landing on his adversary’s finger.
The ability to command birds.
Where can such a perfect blend of peerless beauty and extraordinary temperant be just re coincidence?
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