Siheyuan Fortune Telling: Starting from a Buyer to Become an All-rounder

"Dongsheng, are you planning to go on a long journey?"

Xu Dongsheng had just locked the door and was about to go out when a voice came from the middle courtyard. Xu Dongsheng looked back and saw that it was master and apprentice Yi Zhonghai and Jia Dongxu coming out of the middle courtyard.

They saw that Xu Dongsheng had locked all the doors and also saw the luggage tied to the back of his bicycle. It was obvious that he didn't look like someone who would go out early and come back early. Considering Xu Dongsheng's job, they immediately understood that Xu Dongsheng was preparing to go on a long journey.

"It's Uncle Daye and Brother Dongxu. Hi, isn't this the village near our Sijiu City? It's been cleared out by the buyers a long time ago. I haven't made any money in the past two days. If I don't go farther away, I'm afraid I won't even be able to be an apprentice."

Xu Dongsheng did not hide it, because this was indeed something that people in the courtyard needed to know. After all, even if he brought back a little more, it would be excusable. However, he could not be too confident, so Xu Dongsheng told Yi Zhonghai and his apprentice about his destination with a bitter look on his face.

"Yes, it is true. There is no source of goods near the city. Even if there is, it is just some small and scattered goods. The task of becoming a regular buyer requires a lot of work. If you go farther away, your chances will naturally be greater. Okay, I won't delay you anymore. Be careful."

The old man nodded, expressing his approval of Xu Dongsheng's words, and said nothing more. The reason why he went out today was not because he wanted to check the equipment and materials early like Xu Dazhuang did. He always believed in the equipment in the factory. Over the years, Yi Zhonghai had never encountered any problems, so he didn't care at all.

The reason why he went so early this morning was because he needed to take Jia Dongxu to the street office to take care of the deaf old lady's affairs. The reason why he brought Jia Dongxu with him was because this was a good time to spread his ideas to Jia Dongxu.

This is a case of teaching by example. Yi Zhonghai believes in his own method of teaching and educating people, and he also believes in his own vision. Jia Dongxu will be a good elderly care provider.

Xu Dongsheng felt the vibration in his mind and understood that it was a hexagram that was lit up, but he didn't care. After leaving the courtyard, he went to the commission store first. Because he was going to the countryside, Xu Dongsheng planned to get a watch, or a pocket watch if a wristwatch didn't work.

There are all kinds of things in the consignment store. This consignment store is a transformation of the former pawnshop, and its function is similar to that of a pawnshop, that is, a second-hand store. Basically, the things sold here are idle things, or special circumstances at home, and they take things out to exchange for money to relieve stress.

Therefore, there are many things in this consignment shop, from large items like bicycle sewing machines to small items like cigarette holder filters. A consignment shop, also called a trust shop, is where sellers put their items for sale. The sellers offer a price, and after the items are sold, the consignment shop charges a fee. It is a bit like an intermediary, but the seller pays the money.

Xu Dongsheng came to the commission shop. The shop was not big, with a glass counter surrounded by three sides and a tall antique display cabinet at the back. There were many things on the cabinet. Although there were no bicycles and sewing machines, there were three tape recorders and two radios on the antique display cabinet, as well as some wall clocks and pendulum clocks.

Among the three glass counters, the counter in front has all kinds of pots, pans, and utensils, the glass counter on the left has things like clocks, which can be called a clock cabinet, and the counter on the other side has all kinds of porcelain things.

Xu Dongsheng knew the value of the things in the commissioned shop at a glance, especially the two huanghuali clocks and the sandalwood box that contained some unknown treasure, which was actually worth one hundred yuan. This is something worth one hundred yuan now, so the things inside must be extraordinary.

There were only two people in the commission shop, a young apprentice and an old man wearing glasses. I guess this was a father and son shop.

"Hello, what can I do for you?"

Xu Dongsheng walked in, and the young apprentice hurried to Xu Dongsheng's side and asked Xu Dongsheng if he needed anything. Xu Dongsheng first came to the watch cabinet and took a look at the watches inside.

"Huh? Why are second-hand ones so expensive?"

After Xu Dongsheng looked at the prices of watches in the watch cabinet, he was immediately surprised. He didn't expect that these second-hand watches were so expensive. Moreover, Xu Dongsheng knew that the prices marked on them were not much different.

I didn't expect that these second-hand stainless steel watches would cost 80 yuan, which is not a low price. I had to settle for the next best thing and choose a pocket watch.

"Comrade, the price of these watches is not a problem. Although these watches are second-hand, they are almost 90% new, and no tickets are required. You should know that these watch tickets are priced but not sold."

As if he could see Xu Dongsheng's confusion, the man immediately explained to Xu Dongsheng why these watches were so expensive.

"Well, so that's how it is. Let me take another look. Then I'll take this pocket watch."

Xu Dongsheng nodded when he heard it. Indeed, a three-turn and one-ring watch is a big item. Even if it is second-hand, it is not cheap. Xu Dongsheng then turned his attention to antique watches. Xu Dongsheng looked at the pocket watch with the best value for money.

The counter said six yuan, but Xu Dongsheng was satisfied. The price he saw was fifty-two yuan, second only to the watch he picked up last time. Moreover, this pocket watch was a circle larger than ordinary pocket watches, with a diameter of four centimeters.

In fact, whether it is the watches in this watch cabinet or the porcelain trinkets in the counter next to it, they are all real things. As long as Xu Dongsheng is willing to buy them, they will be worth a lot in thirty or forty years.

But thirty or forty years is too long, and Xu Dongsheng doesn't have the spare money to buy these things now, so Xu Dongsheng doesn't have any idea of ​​collecting antique souvenirs. If by chance I can get them for free or at a very low price, then I can collect some of the more valuable ones, but for the rest, Xu Dongsheng doesn't have such an idea for the time being.

"Comrade, you have a very good eye. My master said this pocket watch was made during the Guangxu period. It is an old item. The three brass needles are not out of place.

Moreover, this pocket watch should be one used by Feng Shui masters at that time. It should be specially made. The seller didn’t know the value of it, otherwise he would have made a profit by selling it for ten dollars. Let me take a look at it for you. If you think it’s suitable, you can take it.”

When the apprentice saw the pocket watch pointed out by Xu Dongsheng, he immediately showed an expression that said "you have made a fortune", and then took the thing out to show Xu Dongsheng. Xu Dongsheng did not say that you also made a mistake, but simply nodded, and then took the pocket watch. It felt good, and the whole body was made of brass, but the weight was very unusual. After Xu Dongsheng opened the pocket watch, he saw that the lid of the pocket watch was heavier than the body of the pocket watch.

Inside the watch cover is a compass design. Because there is no talk of breaking feudal superstition, people are not so afraid of this thing, and no one deliberately targets it, so this pocket watch can still be sold in commissioned stores, otherwise, this pocket watch can become a death warrant.

However, Xu Dongsheng was not worried that this thing would bring him bad things. This pocket watch could tell time and serve as a compass. The compass on the lid was very simple, with only three layers, Tianchi Bagua and 24 mountains. But for Xu Dongsheng now, it was just a compass.

Just to prevent getting lost.

However, in order to prevent someone from finding faults six or seven years later, Xu Dongsheng was ready to buy another one. As for why Xu Dongsheng, who was so afraid of trouble, still wanted this pocket watch, it was because he liked it at first sight and the price was only six dollars.

He has not used the money for purchasing yet. So, if you have money, don't panic.

"You can talk. I want the things. I want this piece too."

Xu Dongsheng closed the pocket watch, as if he had made a fortune, and then, as if he was happy to place another order, he pointed to another pocket watch in the watch cabinet, which was also worth six dollars.

But after Xu Dongsheng's Chengxin Ruyi looked at it, he realized that this pocket watch was only worth ten yuan, although it was not much different from the original price. But it was the second best value for money after this pocket watch, and the other pocket watches were basically lower than the selling price.

"Comrade, I really have to say that your vision is almost as good as mine."

Looking at the pocket watch designated by Xu Dongsheng, the apprentice looked at Xu Dongsheng as if he were a monster, and then looked at the master who had already turned his gaze.

"Cough cough."

When the master heard what the apprentice said, he coughed. The apprentice immediately shrank his neck, showing that he was scared. He hurriedly took out the pocket watch from the watch cabinet and handed it to Xu Dongsheng. Xu Dongsheng didn't care about it, thinking that what he said was just flattery to do better business.

As for whether it was true or not, Xu Dongsheng was not sure. Of course, Xu Dongsheng knew in his heart that the apprentice was right. In terms of vision, the old man was not as good as him. Taking the pocket watch handed over by the apprentice, Xu Dongsheng did not hesitate. He counted two one-yuan bills and two five-yuan bills and handed them to the apprentice.

"Comrade, the total is twelve dollars. I'll issue you a ticket. Do you want two tickets or just one?"

After the apprentice counted the money, he immediately issued a receipt to Xu Dongsheng. Xu Dongsheng thought about it and decided to issue two receipts just in case.

"Please keep the ticket."

The apprentice was happy to have made a business deal worth twelve dollars. He quickly wrote the bill and handed it to Xu Dongsheng.