Chapter 805: Chapter 805: Golden Phoebe Wood
This might be considered a distinctive feature of Huaxia people, which aligns with the principle of being modest in behavior, avoiding “showing off,” especially to strangers. If the goods here are divided into four categories based on quality, with the first being the best and the fourth the worst, most of what’s laid out in front are of the second category. On one hand, they don’t display their premium stock; on the other, decent quality can attract custors.
Just like last ti in Yun City, in the herbal dicine market, the finest goods are always kept in a secret room. Without a prestigious interdiary like Dugu Tianke, Ye Shikai could not possibly buy those goods.
Often, those first-class items are rare goods that can’t be bought even with money. While making money, bosses generally sell to those introduced by interdiaries to build connections and expand their networks.
“I see you two are unfamiliar faces, you must be here for the first ti, right?” The boss led the two to the back, smiling as he offered two cups of excellent Longjing Tea.
“You have a sharp eye, boss. We’re from Lingnan, just entering this circle. We’ve co to Yanjing this ti to purchase so timber.” Ye Shikai said with a smile. Zhang Ting, on the other side, was confused. They were supposed to be solving a case; how did it turn into a business negotiation? Listening to them talk about business was not really a problem, but the case was urgent. Zhang Ting beca anxious and repeatedly signaled Ye Shikai with her eyes to skip the “small talk” and speed up. Ye Shikai wasn’t in a hurry and exchanged business cards, chatting for a while longer.
“Boss Guo, what kind of goods do you have here? Can you show us around?” Entering the main topic, Ye Shikai put down the teacup, smiling as he spoke.
“Mr. Ye, Ms. Zhang, please follow this way.” The man nad Boss Guo slowly stood up and led them to the back warehouse. It was of moderate size, storing many logs and so processed wooden furniture.
“You guys, move out the goods from the back.” Boss Guo instructed the ten or so staff nearby.
“Yes, boss.” A forklift driver slowly approached, placing a large wooden box down.
“Open it.”
Nails stood on the plank. Several workers went forward, straining to open the wooden box, while Ye Shikai and Zhang Ting, curious, leaned forward.
Bang.
As the plank pried open with a sound, the workers quickly retreated.
“Mr. Ye, co forward and take a look.” Boss Guo made a “please” gesture. Inside the wooden box was a huge piece of Phoebe wood, at least five or six ters long, very thick, likely weighing several tons. Ye Shikai knew a little about Phoebe wood; inside it was Golden Phoebe Wood.
“How about it, Mr. Ye, isn’t this cargo quite nice?” Boss Guo showed a proud smile. Ye Shikai glanced at it; in terms of quality, the Phoebe wood was indeed superior.
“This must be at least a hundred years old, right?”
“Haha, Mr. Ye, it’s a full five hundred years old.” Boss Guo laughed loudly. Based on the thickness, his words seed true; only hundred-year-old Golden Phoebe Wood would have such thickness. But he felt a bit awkward because he wasn’t truly a timber rchant and was thus not very knowledgeable about the prices.
“Boss Guo, I’m new to this, there are so things I don’t quite understand. As for this Phoebe wood… Na your price.”
“Mr. Ye is so straightforward, so I won’t mince words. How about this number?” Boss Guo gestured the number “eight.”
“Eight million is too much, six million.” Ye Shikai said coldly, while Zhang Ting beside him gasped repeatedly; she didn’t understand the high cost of Golden Phoebe Wood and thought it was eighty thousand. Hearing eight million left her a bit stunned, thinking: could this wood really have gold threads…?
“Mr. Ye, isn’t six million too little? How about we compromise, seven million.” Boss Guo saw Ye Shikai’s firm gaze and showed a difficult expression.
“This…” Ye Shikai hesitated “Okay, deal. I’ll consider it making you, Boss Guo, a friend.” Ye Shikai suddenly smiled and directly took out his Black Gold Card, handing it over. Zhang Ting was anxiously pinching his arm hard, wondering what was going on; he’s really buying it, seven million it is.
“Haha, Mr. Ye, co over here for so tea.” Upon hearing this, Boss Guo imdiately showed a bright smile.
“Are you crazy, really buying this?” Zhang Ting found a mont to pull Ye Shikai aside, looking around and continually scolding. If she weren’t worried about being overheard, she would have directly cursed him.
“Yeah, I do think that piece of Phoebe wood is quite nice, just right for ho to have a square table made from it.” Ye Shikai said plainly “Don’t worry, I’m not wasting it.”
“Hmph, it’s your money anyway, the team won’t reimburse you.”
“Don’t worry, I can afford this.” Ye Shikai smiled lightly, patting Zhang Ting’s shoulder “Alright, watch for my cues later, act accordingly.”
“Hmph, understood.”
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“Boss Ye, where do you want this cargo delivered? I can send it for you.” After closing the deal, Boss Guo clearly beca much happier, changing the address from “Mr. Ye” to “Boss Ye.” In Huaxia, n are typically addressed as “Mr.” but the term “boss” isn’t casually used for just anyone. Calling soone “boss” is an acknowledgnt of their status.
“No need to deliver, just process it into a square table for my ho use.” Ye Shikai said with a smile, causing Boss Guo to see him even more keenly; anyone using Golden Phoebe Wood for furniture must be a wealthy person.
Having completed the transaction, Boss Guo naturally beca much more attentive, increasing the range of topics discussed with Ye Shikai.
“Boss Guo, is there better cargo in this market?”
“Haha, Boss Ye, that’s putting on a pedestal.” Boss Guo suddenly lowered his voice and whispered “You’re an outsider; let reveal a secret—there’s a big boss in our market.”
“Big boss.”
“Yes, indeed a big boss.” Boss Guo nodded “The goods he sells are top-notch. Our Yanjing timber market’s reputation is largely supported by this big boss.”
“I see, is this big boss really that impressive?” Ye Shikai asked inquisitively.
“Yes, I’m not deceiving you.”
“Haha, Boss Guo, I ca here this ti seeking to buy more goods. I really want to et this big boss; can you introduce ?” Ye Shikai intentionally humbled himself, showing a very sincere attitude.
“This… alright, I’ll introduce you to him.”
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