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Then, Jin Shuai readily paid the deposit for five pulleys, indicating he would return to pick them up the day after tomorrow. He then turned and left the blacksmith's shop, continuing deeper into the East Market. Soon, the group arrived at the East Market brokerage firm. It was bustling with people and incredibly noisy, filled with the sounds of various transactions. Jin Shuai cautiously stepped through the door, as if entering a completely unfamiliar world. His gaze swept around, a sense of anticipation and curiosity welling up within him. A moment later, a broker dressed simply, with a fawning smile on his face, approached them.

"Sir, what do you need?" the broker asked, bowing respectfully and warmly.

After calming himself down, Jin Shuai replied, "I'm looking for skilled craftsmen and musicians who are good at playing musical instruments." His voice was deep and powerful, revealing a firmness and determination.

The broker paused for a moment, but quickly regained his composure, replying with a smile, "Of course! We have elites from all walks of life here. Whether you're a carpenter, blacksmith, musician, or flute player, we can meet your needs. However..." He paused, a sly glint in his eyes, "...the price...that's hard to say. After all, good things don't come cheap!"

Jin Shuai smiled slightly, seemingly already aware of the broker's little scheme. He patted the bulging money pouch at his waist and said, "As long as you're truly capable, price is not a problem."

The broker respectfully led Jin Shuai into a spacious and imposing courtyard. He turned to Jin Shuai with a beaming smile and asked in a fawning tone, "Honorable guest, would you prefer a living contract or a dead contract?"

Upon hearing this, Jin Shuai's eyes revealed a hint of doubt and uncertainty. He subconsciously turned his gaze to the butler beside him. The butler leaned closer to Jin Shuai's ear and whispered, "Young Master, a so-called 'living contract' is just an employment relationship, usually only signed for a few years. Moreover, we can't arbitrarily dispose of these employees. As for a 'dead contract,' it means they become our servants from then on, and we can do whatever we want with them."

Upon hearing this, Jin Shuai nodded in understanding. Then, without hesitation, he said loudly to the broker, "Then please gather all those who meet the criteria here! I will personally select them."

Before long, the broker quickly gathered everyone together and hurried to Jin Shuai to report: "Sir, I have done as you requested. Those standing on the left are those with living contracts, and those on the right are those with dead contracts. In addition, I have a detailed list here. If you need any craftsmen with a particular skill, just call out their name."

Jin Shuai thought to himself, "Hey, this guy's service is pretty attentive and considerate." However, when he reached for the list, a sudden headache struck—it was full of traditional Chinese characters that he couldn't recognize at all! This was truly embarrassing…

After a brief hesitation, Jin Shuai had a sudden inspiration and shouted loudly to the two rows of people standing in front of him: "Gentlemen, those who are skilled in blacksmithing, please stand together; those who are good at carpentry, please gather together quickly; and those who are skilled in masonry, please gather together quickly as well!"