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Chapter 216

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With a compassionate expression, Tan Xiu heavily nodded and said, "Filial piety is the most important of all virtues. You did the right thing. I don't know what this thing is, but this old man can give 120,000 yuan, so it's a good thing. I'll give you 300,000 yuan to sell it to me. "

"Really?"

The middle-aged man and woman's eyes lit up and looked excited.

Tan Xiu took out his mobile and calmly said, "Tell me your bank account number and I'll transfer the money to you now. Remember, the most important thing for a person is to be filial. Even if you have to sell everything you have, I'll transfer the money to you now. "

"Thank you. Thank you," said the middle-aged man gratefully.

After getting the middle-aged man's bank account number, Tan Xiu pondered for a moment and then transferred 320,000 yuan to the account. Then, he calmly said, "Give me another 20,000 yuan. Consider it as the money to buy nutritional supplements for the old man."

"This …"

The middle-aged man and woman looked at each other in dismay.

For a moment, they nearly knelt down in gratitude to Tan Xiu. It must be noted that they were really short of money at the moment. Not only did they have to pay off their debt, but they also had to rebuild their house and send their children to school. The debt they said they owed was actually only 200,000 yuan, and the extra 100,000 yuan was for them to build their house and send their children to school.

20,000 yuan!

It was definitely not a small amount for them.

A few minutes later.

After the middle-aged man and woman left, only the silver-haired old man and Tan Xiu were left in the room. The old man squinted his eyes and carefully observed Tan Xiu for a while before he slowly said, "If my guess is correct, you spent 320,000 yuan to buy this object, but it's not all because of the other party's filial piety."

People were in high spirits when encountering happy events.

Tan Xiu smiled and said, "Indeed. Since you don't want to buy such a good thing, then I'll naturally buy it. But of course, even if you finally buy it, I'll still find a way to get it no matter how high the price is. "

The silver-haired old man's expression changed. He pushed the glasses on his eye socket and asked in a deep voice, "Do you know what this thing is?"

Tan Xiu nodded.

However!

He didn't talk about this issue again. After all, the silver-haired old man couldn't understand the Demon Stones. After putting away the things, he asked, "May I know your surname?"

The silver-haired old man said, "My surname is Hu. You can call me Professor Hu. "

Tan Xiu said, "Elder Hu, I believe you're also aware of the purpose of my coming from Star City. I want to buy those two ores from you. How much do you have? "

A strange light flickered in the silver-haired old man's eyes as he said, "There are two Wintertide Fluorites and only one Star Fragment Stone. They were about the size of an adult's fist. Since you recognize these two ores, I believe you also know their value. "

Tan Xiu said, "Can you show me something first?"

"Alright!"

The silver-haired old man brought Tan Xiu downstairs, through the corridor, and into the small courtyard at the back. What surprised Tan Xiu was that there were no plants in the yard. Other than the cold cement floor, there was only the house painted black. Standing in the courtyard, it gave people a gloomy and oppressive feeling.

"Wait for me!"

The silver-haired old man said and then entered the side room. It didn't take long for him to return to Tan Xiu with two small black suitcases.

"The things you want are in the suitcase. Open it and have a look."

Tan Xiu opened the suitcase. After seeing the Wintertide Fluorite and Star Fragment Stone, he fiddled with them for two minutes before he slowly nodded and said, "These are indeed Wintertide Fluorite and Star Fragment Stone. Professor Hu, please name your price! "

The silver-haired old man said, "Two Wintertide Fluorites, 5 million each. 10 million Star Fragment Stone, 20 million in total. If you want them, pay the money. If not, then please leave. "

"20 million?"

Tan Xiu frowned. He only had a few million now and couldn't afford 20 million. However, in order to get the Wintertide Fluorite and Star Fragment Stone, he dialed Kang Xia's cell number and asked her to transfer 20 million to him.

A few minutes later.

The silver-haired old man received 20 million in funds.

"May I ask what you want these two ores for? Of course, if it's inconvenient, then forget it. "

"Forging tools!"

Tan Xiu nodded. He carried two small suitcases and a yellow cloth bag wrapped with the Demon Stone coffin and turned to leave.

The silver-haired old man quickly asked, "You know forging techniques? What do you want to forge? "

Tan Xiu replied while walking, "I know a bit of forging techniques, but it's inconvenient to say what I want to forge. Our transaction is over, so I'll go back first. That's right, if you can get these two ores in the future, remember to contact me. I'll buy as many as you have. "

The silver-haired old man was silent for a few seconds before he slowly said, "Although I only have these, I know someone else also has some Wintertide Fluorite and Star Fragment Stone. It's just that I don't know if he will sell them or not! "

Tan Xiu halted his pace and asked in surprise, "There's more? Who's that? "

The silver-haired old man said, "My best friend, Le Baiyi, a geologist from the Archeology Department of Shanghai University. If you want to find him, I can help you. He's in Tianjin City now. "

Tan Xiu said with a smile, "Professor Hu, you haven't had your dinner yet, right? How about we have a meal together? "

A strange light flashed in the silver-haired old man's eyes as he nodded and said, "Alright, I'll hold a welcoming dinner for you. I can also meet my old friend while I'm at it."

The night in Tianjin City was like the stars falling from the firmament. Colorful lights illuminated thousands of households, and the flashing neon lights guided a river of flowing lights.

Lotus Blossom House.

It was a famous upscale restaurant in Tianjin City. Whether it was the dishes or the environment, they were all top-notch. The restaurant was three stories high, with an open hall on the first floor. There were no tables or chairs, but all kinds of inlaid calligraphy and paintings were hung on the surrounding walls. Each painting had an inscription, and the patterns of the paintings were all related to lotuses.

Tan Xiu followed the silver-haired old man, Professor Hu, to the Lotus Blossom House. Only then did he know that there was an extremely demanding requirement for guests to dine here, which was to leave at least one painting in the hall on the first floor. Professor Hu's painting was one of the paintings in the hall.

Tan Xiu scanned the hall with his spiritual sense and found that there were more than 200 paintings in the hall. In other words, only more than 200 guests could bring their friends to dine here.

"This rule is really strange!"

Tan Xiu followed behind the silver-haired old man, Professor Hu, and sighed while walking upstairs.

Professor Hu indifferently said, "Some people have such a hobby. How they manage it is their business. There are a total of 24 private rooms on the second and third floor. If the guests are all full one day, it's impossible for them to come and dine again. Not to mention, this gimmick is quite effective. It's almost full every day. "

"Hunger marketing!"

Tan Xiu recalled the marketing model of Apple's mobile phone and slowly nodded. This gimmick used the consumer's mentality that rare things are precious. As long as the food and wine were good, the business was bound to be good.

"Professor Hu, the profit of the Lotus Blossom House using this business philosophy shouldn't be much, right?"

Professor Hu shook his head and said, "It's very big."

"Why?" Tan Xiu was surprised.

Professor Hu said, "The rarer something is, the more it is, the more it is' expensive '."

Tan Xiu suddenly understood.

Even if there were only 24 private rooms and 24 tables, if the price was extremely expensive, the profit margin would be very big.

The nearly 100 square meters private room was divided into a dining room and a small living room. Because the old friend mentioned by Professor Hu had not arrived yet, the two of them sat on the sofa in the small living room. A waiter wearing a cheongsam served the tea list, drinks, and desserts.

Soon.

A pot of Da Hong Pao and four desserts were placed on the tea table in front of the two of them.

"Expensive, really expensive. A pot of Da Hong Pao is 2,800 yuan, and four desserts are 1,200 yuan. They haven't even dined yet, but they have already spent 4,000 yuan. It seems that the owner of this restaurant has truly displayed the essence of 'the rarer something is, the more it is precious'. The threshold is too high! The guests who can dine here must not only know how to paint, but they must also be rich. "Tan Xiu couldn't help but sigh.

Professor Hu said with a smile, "You're so young, yet you can take out 20 million yuan to buy a few stones. I believe your background is not simple, right?"

"I'm just a student who just took the College Entrance Test," Tan Xiu replied.

Professor Hu stared blankly and said with surprise, "You're still studying?"

"Who's still studying?"

The door of the private room was opened by the waiter, and a balding old man in a Chinese tunic suit came in. The most eye-catching thing about him was his pair of eyes, which were bright and full of expression. Behind the old man was a beautiful girl with a graceful figure and fairy-like appearance. Even though Tan Xiu was accustomed to seeing beauties, he was still somewhat moved.

Professor Hu stood up and said with a smile, "Old Le, you're late."

Le Baiyi forced a smile and said, "Your Tianjin City is too congested. It's almost as crowded as Shanghai."

Professor Hu couldn't help laughing. His eyes swept over the girl and said with a smile, "The first beauty of the Imperial Capital, Mu Wanying! I heard that a few days ago, your White Crane Playing with Lotus Painting caused quite a commotion in this Lotus Blossom House! "

"You're overpraising me, Professor Hu," Mu Wanying said modestly.

Professor Hu faintly smiled and pointed to Tan Xiu to Le Baiyi, saying, "Old Le, the one who wants to see you today is him."

"Hello, Professor Le. I'm Tan Xiu," said Tan Xiu.

"You want to see me?" Le Baiyi asked with a puzzled expression.

"I heard from Professor Hu that Professor Le has several precious ores in his hands," said Tan Xiu. "So, may I ask if Professor Le is willing to sell them?"

Le Baiyi looked at Tan Xiu with a surprised expression and then looked at Professor Hu with a questioning expression.

"I've already sold my two Wintertide Fluorites and the Star Fragment Stone to him," said Professor Hu. "But this kid's appetite is quite big."

Le Baiyi suddenly understood. He looked at Tan Xiu with a slightly cold expression and said, "I understand your intention, but I won't sell my stones."

"What a pity!"

Tan Xiu secretly sighed inside and silently nodded.

As the saying goes, a gentleman doesn't snatch what others love.

He had bought two Wintertide Fluorites and a Star Fragment Stone from Professor Hu and was actually quite satisfied. Being able to buy more was naturally a good thing. If the other party didn't want to sell, he wouldn't force them.

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