Time Travel: Brothel Maid

Bookstore.

Xiao Guoer took the two taels of silver given by the shopkeeper and pursed her lips.

"Boss, since my book is selling well, shouldn't I get a little more in writing fees?"

The shopkeeper had a face full of shrewd calculation.

"It's quite a bit, two taels. Your book of stories doesn't sell that well, and you've come here more than once or twice. Given our friendship, how can I let you down?"

Xiao Guoer curled her lips. Although in this era, people who read storybooks can only be considered a minority, her storybooks have novel themes and fresh and interesting stories, and are still very popular.

Her storybooks sold well and the profit was definitely huge, but the shopkeeper only gave her two taels of silver. Not only did he not bully her, but he also definitely did not take care of her as he said.

Xiao Guoer's expression changed and she pretended to be worried.

"Since the sales are so-so, I won't write anymore. I won't make any money and it's exhausting."

The shopkeeper's expression was a little unnatural and his tone was a little anxious.

"No, your writing fee is really not small. Two taels of silver is enough for a family to eat for a month! Some young ladies love to read your books. If you stop writing, they will be very sad."

“I’d be sad if I couldn’t make any money.”

The shopkeeper pretended to be embarrassed and said, "How about this, I'll give you my profit and give you an extra ounce."

Xiao Guoer had her mind calculated. The shopkeeper compromised so easily, which showed that her guess was correct. The profit her script brought him must be huge!

It’s a pity that it’s not modern times, so I can’t view the background data and see how many people are reading her novel.

Since her book was profitable, she had negotiating power.

Xiao Guoer pondered for a moment, "I originally found a job that can make more money, so I don't have time to write this crap anymore, but if the shopkeeper pays enough, then I will consider continuing to write and put off the more profitable job."

The shopkeeper gritted his teeth and said, "Add one more ounce, a total of four ounces, that's doubled, is that okay?"

Xiao Guoer stretched out five fingers and said two words concisely, "Five taels."

The shopkeeper's face darkened, and he was quite dissatisfied with Xiao Guoer's excessive demands.

But when he thought that even if he paid five taels of silver as a fee, there would still be quite a bit of surplus left, he nodded reluctantly.

Xiao Guo'er remained expressionless, but she was so happy in her heart that she almost applauded to celebrate her victory in the negotiation.

"Shopkeeper, I have another good thing that can make money, and I want to negotiate the price with you."

The shopkeeper's expression eased a little, and he became interested. "Oh? Let me see it."

Xiao Guoer looked around mysteriously. The bookstore was crowded with people coming and going. If she took out the pornographic pictures in public and was seen by others, wouldn't she be socially disgraced?

"Please find a quiet place for us to discuss this matter."

The shopkeeper lifted the curtain and led Xiao Guoer into the inner room.

Xiao Guoer took out the organized erotic picture album from her bosom and handed it to the shopkeeper.

Erotic pictures were not rare items, and the shopkeeper did not take them seriously at first. But when he opened the album and looked at it carefully, his eyes widened wider, and the more he turned the pages, the more amazed he became.

Erotic paintings have always been vague, roughly depicting the sexual positions of men and women in the boudoir, with some parts of the paintings being obscured and not very clear.

But the details of this erotic picture in my hand are so lifelike.

Even the ecstatic and shy expression of the woman in the painting is painted so clearly and vividly that it makes people feel itchy and excited just by looking at it.

There are also sexual positions that he has never seen or heard of, which make people feel indescribable and can't help but exclaim how wonderful and beautiful they are.

Even the shopkeeper, a man over 40 years old who had long lost interest in his wife, could not help but want to find her and try out the poses in the painting.

"Where did this come from? You drew it!"

The shopkeeper opened his eyes wide, looking at Xiao Guoer in confusion, unable to believe that such a wonderful thing could be drawn by the greenhorn in front of him.

This guy hasn't even grown all his hair yet? How can he know so much about sex? He's better than him, who has been married for 20 years!

Xiao Guoer took in all the changes in his expression and guessed what he was thinking.

It seems that the erotic pictures she drew are indeed good things that can make money.

That's great! The price must be higher!

"Of course it's me."

After the shopkeeper digested this fact, he praised her generously, "I didn't expect that you, at such a young age, could actually draw such an erotic picture. It's really not easy!"

After saying that, he gave Xiaoguoer a thumbs up.

"If you want to sell this album to me, just name a price."

"How much do you think is appropriate?"

The shopkeeper stroked his beard and pondered for a while before answering.

"How about one ounce of silver for each painting?"

The price is quite high, but such exquisite erotic paintings are rare in the world. If the dignitaries see them, they will definitely buy them home at a high price to admire them carefully.

At that time, even if he offered ten or even twenty taels of silver per piece, he would not have to worry about not having a buyer.

Xiao Guo'er was secretly shocked. The fact that such a high price was offered at the beginning showed how valuable it was.

She did not directly answer whether she agreed or disagreed, but changed her way of speaking and continued to test.

"The shopkeeper is indeed a connoisseur of goods, but I am not completely ignorant of the market for erotic paintings. If you don't show some sincerity, I will have to find another buyer."

This kid is quite good at bargaining!

The shopkeeper smiled and said, "I asked you to name a price but you didn't. Now you think my price is too low. So how much do you think is appropriate?"

She didn't say anything just now, but let him speak first, just to test how much her erotic painting is worth.

Now the ball is kicked back to her, but she is not afraid. She just says what she wants!

Xiao Guo'er rolled her eyes and said boldly, "Five taels of silver per ticket!"

"What? Five taels! Are you kidding me? Go look at all the pornographic pictures on the market. Which one can be sold for five taels of silver?"

The shopkeeper blew his beard and glared, as if he couldn't believe that this kid dared to ask such a high price!

Xiao Guo'er was not in a hurry. "Since we can't agree on the price, I won't force you to do anything. I'll take my leave now."

As he said this, he was about to take away the pornographic album.

Xiao Guoer did this not because she really wanted to leave, but to see the shopkeeper's reaction.

If he remained indifferent, then her price was indeed too high, and she would lower it.

If the shopkeeper stops her from leaving, it means the price is about right and the deal can be done.

Just as she was about to take the erotic album, the shopkeeper pressed her hand down.

"No, no, no, five taels is five taels. I'll get you the banknote right away."

The shopkeeper hurriedly took the erotic album away, as if he was afraid that Xiao Guoer would take it and sell it to someone else.

Xiao Guoer thought she would have to negotiate with him for a while, but she never expected that the shopkeeper would agree so readily.

It seems that her price is too low!

Tsk, you're still not brave enough! You should have said something higher!

Alas, the matter is done, there is no point in regretting!

Next time, next time I’ll ask him for ten taels of silver per ticket!

Xiao Guoer's regret didn't last long before it was swept away by the joy of making money.

She happily took the banknotes handed to her by the shopkeeper, put them in her arms, lifted the curtain and walked out.

But unexpectedly, she ran into the arms of a man with a refreshing bamboo scent.

Xiao Guoer frowned and took a step back. She looked up and was about to speak, but she was stunned.

It's him!

The owner of the carriage that nearly hit her in the street.

"It's you?"

"It's you!"

Two voices sounded at the same time.

Tang Jingchen's eyes lit up. This woman really kept surprising him!

This woman's intelligence is not comparable to that of ordinary girls in the boudoir. She seems like a young lady carefully raised by a business family.

He originally came to this bookstore to find the owner to check the account books, but he didn't see anyone, so he went into the inner room to look for him.

Just as I was about to lift the curtain, I heard two people in the inner room bargaining with each other over the price.

He found it interesting, so he stood outside the curtain and listened for a while.

But I didn't expect that the person involved in the verbal battle was actually her!

Xiao Guoer also felt that it was a coincidence that they could meet again in such a short time.

Having earned a good income, Xiao Guoer was in a good mood and greeted, "Are you here to buy books?"

Tang Jingchen did not comment, but asked, "What are you doing here, Xiao Guoer?"

The shopkeeper was about to come out when he saw the young master. He was about to say hello but was stopped by a look from Tang Jingchen.

Does this kid know the young master?