Tang Rao had all these Heart thod Weapons, and they were even better ones. Having them wouldn't be much value to Tang Rao.
On the contrary, among the items even Zhang Wang couldn't recognize, Tang Rao could still find one or two treasures.
"Boss, you picked the riskiest one. I also want you to help take a look. If it turns out well, I've profited. If I've misjudged, Boss, please forgive this ti."
In na, Zhang Wang was using Tang Rao's Purple Crystal for all his transactions. Although Tang Rao had said Zhang Wang could spend freely, buy things, treasure hunt, as long as it was a profitable venture, with no restrictions, Zhang Wang couldn't just invest recklessly.
This was a matter of principle; every penny spent required Zhang Wang to be careful.
"Boss, look at these strange items I've found. Due to lack of ti, they haven't been organized. Please have a rough look first."
Zhang Wang's notion of 'rough look' was indeed quite rough.
Tang Rao glanced at them and didn't notice anything special at first. But upon further inspection, he began to see so clues.
Among the pile of miscellaneous items, Spirit Bamboo was mixed in. Zhang Wang's approach was truly careless.
Looking at this pile of Spirit Bamboo, Tang Rao was sowhat startled.
"Zhang Wang, I want all these items. You should have no objection, right?"
Tang Rao spoke boldly.
"Boss, these were bought with your Purple Crystal. Take what you want, as much as you want. Feel free, don't hold back."
While speaking, Zhang Wang packed everything up in a box and handed it to Tang Rao.
"Boss, if you're satisfied with the next batch of treasures, I'll pack it all up for you too."
Zhang Wang was truly generous towards Tang Rao.
"That's very kind of you, I'm really not sure I deserve it."
Though saying he was unworthy, Tang Rao's heart was already delighted.
"Shopkeeper, are we still doing business here?"
Tang Rao and Zhang Wang were happily chatting when a sudden noise attracted the entire Kao Shan Shop's attention.
"What would this gentleman like to look at?"
Zhang Wang was famous for his good temper in dealing with custors.
Tang Rao didn't stand up for Zhang Wang, wanting him to show the deanor and adaptability of a shopkeeper.
Tang Rao happened upon this situation today; after this, if he's not around, Zhang Wang needs to learn how to handle such situations.
"I want this, na your price."
The man pointed to an item behind the counter, seeming determined to have it.
Zhang Wang's expression changed slightly but quickly returned to normal.
"Sir, ever since the handgun was displayed at Kao Shan Shop, we've stated publicly that it's available for viewing but there's only one handgun, and it's not for sale."
Zhang Wang didn't make concessions due to the man's assertive approach.
"Not for sale? Why have it here then? If it's here, it's ant to be sold!"
The man was persistent; he ca to purchase sothing, and without securing it, why bother with the shop at all?
"Then I'll take the handgun off display. But sir, please see if there's sothing else you'd like. I'll offer you a discount as an apology."
If Zhang Wang's words were disregarded and the man continued to insist, it seed like he was trying to cause trouble.
"No way, there's no rationale to say sell and then take back the rchandise."
Tang Rao didn't think the man was here to cause trouble; rather, he appeared passionate and was simply irritated from not getting what he wanted.
"Sir, please give a chance. I have excellent tea and fine wine in the backyard."
What's loved by passionate individuals if not wine and tea?
The shop's business was going well; Tang Rao didn't want a minor incident to hamper profits.
The man initially wanted to argue with Zhang Wang, but Tang Rao's invitation made him feel more agreeable.
Besides, the invitation indicated Tang Rao was the true master here.
"Alright."
The man promptly agreed.
"Zhang Wang, give the gun."
Before leaving, Tang Rao took the gun.
Backyard.
Tang Rao guided the man to a pavilion surrounded by perennial plum blossoms. Inside was a tea room with a table and four cushions.
Tang Rao sat cross-legged.
"I'm Tang Rao, the owner of this Kao Shan Shop."
While speaking, Tang Rao presented a bottle of wine and a pot of tea for the man's choice.
"Pleasure to et you, I'm Bei Cang, just a lazy wanderer."
Bei Cang was modest.
"Do you fancy so wine or tea right now?"
The mingling aroma of wine and tea made Bei Cang feel a bit intoxicated just by slling.
"Can both be possible?"
Bei Cang wanted to choose both.
"I'll gift you the tea leaves; tea helps sober up. Mixing them makes it hard to feel the unique sense of being awake while others are intoxicated."
Awake while others are intoxicated?
Amazing, splendid.
Bei Cang's eyes lit up.
The exquisite feeling was sothing Bei Cang never truly experienced before nor could describe as well as Tang Rao.
Tang Rao's words heightened Bei Cang's interest in the wine.
"Give it a try."
Tang Rao poured a small cup for Bei Cang, and he downed it. Perhaps unexpected by the strong wine, he coughed several tis before settling down.
"Drink slowly; this is aged wine. Aside from being strong, the quality is top-notch. Older wines should be sipped slowly to appreciate them."
After Tang Rao's guidance, Bei Cang got inspired to create poetry spontaneously, though it would have been more restrained if Tang Rao hadn't kept him pondering over two more cups.
"Bei Cang, sorry for today's trouble. Our shopkeeper offended you, please don't take it to heart, this cup is my apology."
Tang Rao finished the wine in his cup.
Bei Cang seldom t soone so open; he imdiately thought of befriending Tang Rao.
Finding Tang Rao was his first real thought of friendship since Bei Cang had no friends.
"I just fancied an item to match my interest, sorry for my abruptness earlier. Alas, perhaps the treasure itself isn't ant for , so I won't force it."
Though missing out on the handgun, Bei Cang didn't feel it was too much of a loss eting Tang Rao.
"It's crowded outside; knowing it's Bei Cang's favorite item, while it can't be sold to you, you can still see it."
Tang Rao handed the gun over to Bei Cang.
He wasn't worried about Bei Cang running off, since he never doubted his intuition would be wrong.
"Tang Rao, could you demonstrate it for ?"
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