When something like this happens, no one wants to deal with him harshly, but if one of them persists and makes a little fuss, the thief will not be able to bear the consequences and walk away.

Under such circumstances, Xu Damao did not dare to challenge the authority of the three uncles in the courtyard.

Yi Chuanzong felt that it would be too easy for him to let Xu Damao go in directly. The world is so miserable, how can it be okay to go in and enjoy the blessings without experiencing it well?

Yi Chuanzong rode on Erba Dagong and rode along the alley of Nanluogu Lane towards the west.

He received two small yellow croakers today. He had to change them into money. Now he couldn't pay directly with gold.

The previous transaction with Cyclops was also to shock the other party's heart. Otherwise, how could he be willing to sell it to him?

Most people in later generations don't know the concept of gold, and they don't count it even if they weigh it. Rings and necklaces are mostly gold-plated.

It's different now. Big yellow croakers and small yellow croakers sound like huge sums of money. It's more shocking than just taking out a wad of ten-dollar bills.

Fortunately, there are still many people dealing with these things now, and some flower and bird markets have large jewelry stores. Because they are joint ventures between public and private companies, transactions cannot be delayed.

It's just that this flower and bird market is not like the back streets of Dongdan Vegetable Market and Chaoyang Vegetable Market.

It is a lifestyle-oriented place, and it was opened because of the large number of people. The area is not large, and most of them are civilians. The items inside are generally ordinary, and the few jewelry stores are also small.

Today, the largest flower and bird market is located in the southwest direction where Yi Chuanzong goes. It is located on Sitiao Street outside Chongwenmen, which is a street behind the imperial palace.

Jewelry is also an antique. The ancients played with literary and artistic things. The people who listened to books and reviewed books in the tavern were all rich people who had a leisurely and leisurely life.

This place started with a yellow tavern called Qingshanju in the early Qing Dynasty and now has four streets.

There are also two large flower and bird markets at Qianmen and Wangfujing, one at the front gate of the palace and one at the modern bustling street. These two places are a little further away and not as convenient as here.

Yi Chuanzong walked northwest along the street and found a Juchangyuan gold store on the street. When he turned around, there was a Yishengzhai store opposite.

Both houses are small wooden buildings with two floors, with a slightly protruding front door and a sign on the side saying "Buying Pearls and Gems".

He thought for a moment and then parked his bicycle at the door of Juchangyuan.

He had heard of this name before, but the person opposite him sounded weird when he heard it. He immediately thought of a monk and a nun, and his beliefs were inconsistent. Pass, he couldn't be sorry for his ancestor.

When he walked in, the faint aroma of tea was slightly refreshing, and it seemed to have a bit of floral fragrance, which made him feel a little relieved.

Looking up, the hall is eight meters wide and about ten meters long. It is quite large. There are four sets of dark red Eight Immortals tables and Laojun chairs in the middle.

The decoration in the room is relatively simple. The wooden furnishings are dark and shiny and look very smooth. They must be cleaned frequently.

There are fixed wooden shelves on both sides of the hall, with some statues, jade plates, porcelain vases, flower carvings and the like placed on them. In front is a long glass cabinet, which looks much more delicate than the counter of the supply and marketing cooperative.

Yi Chuanzong looked inside.

Behind the innermost counter, there was a thin old man with a gray beard on his chin, doing calculations.

He lowered his head, wearing a small navy blue round hat, and his reading glasses almost fell off his nose. This posture was very comfortable for looking down.

It was this thin old man who had a bit of a bad attitude. He didn't even raise his head. He just raised his eyes for a moment and then went back to calculating the accounts. He didn't mean to say hello at all, and it was a bit like rolling his eyes.

Yi Chuanzong raised his eyebrows, "It's just a supply and marketing cooperative. Why does this jewelry store still have such an attitude? It's a public-private partnership, but the private company also holds shares. The more money it makes, the more it gets!"

Doesn't this person want to make money? Or... he seems relatively poor?

"Xiao Chen, we have a visitor~"

The thin old man with a white beard pinched his throat and shouted, his voice was very sharp and vibrating.

Yi Chuanzong's face trembled when he heard the sound. He felt a little cold between his buttocks, as if something was missing.

"Coming!"

There was a shouting sound from the corridor behind. Yi Chuanzong looked troubled. He didn't want to come here to sell things. He was afraid that he would not perform well at night.

A man in his mid-twenties wearing black youth clothing came out. He was relatively thin, with a 37-part haircut, black hair that looked well-nourished, and an oval face with a rosy complexion.

There was a towel draped over his shoulders, and he was probably cleaning.

'It's really disturbing.'

"Sir, do you want to buy something or sell something? If you want to sell something, that's fine too!"

The young waiter smiled, his face looked like a flower blooming, his expression was very kind, but his voice and tone had a hint of yin.

And while the man was talking, he was looking at Yi Chuanzong.

Yi Chuanzong raised his eyebrows and said, 'Asshole, don't look at me like that!'

His eyes swept under the other party without leaving a trace, Yi Chuanzong cleared his throat and asked: "You should be collecting gold here, right? What is the price of gold now?"

The smile on the young clerk's face changed slightly, and he said in a somewhat formulaic manner: "The material of gold is quite special, somewhat similar to metals such as copper. If you want to sell it, you need to refine it first. If it finally meets the requirements,

According to the standards of our store, we are willing to purchase it at a price of 18 yuan per gram."

Yi Chuanzong's eyelids twitched.

Well, he is really poor.

At first glance, he looks like a very poor man.

Although this guy didn't say it clearly, his words were full of suspicion. Selling copper! How much do you look down on him?

Did you see the work clothes on him?

Even if a fourth-level fitter in a steel rolling mill doesn't know gold, he still knows copper!

Why are this guy's ordinary words so infuriating?

He just found the money! What happened?

It’s not picked up in Dashangouzi, so it doesn’t need to be refined!

Yi Chuanzong was angry, and his tone was a bit low, "Isn't your gold price a bit too low?"

The famine in the past three years has had a very serious impact on the price of gold, and it was also caused by poverty.

If the government wants the villagers to eat, they have to import a large amount of grain, sugar, and nothing of value. They have no choice but to trade in gold.

In 60, 61, and 62, gold was used for payment for three consecutive years. The stock dropped from 4 million ounces to 3 million ounces, a decrease of 25%. The legitimate gold purchase price also appreciated to a certain extent.

The smile on the young man's face did not change at all, and he said unhurriedly: "It's not low, it will cost us to help you process it, and according to the current purification technology, there are some impurities in it. The gold price you usually ask about is

It’s pure gold, and we will invoice you for all related expenses, so you don’t have to worry about your credit issues with us.”

The corner of Yi Chuanzong's mouth twitched slightly. It would be better if he didn't say this. But when he said this, he felt a little nervous.

Will there be any impurities in the little goldfish given by the system? If it turns out to be pure gold, it would be a big joke. These must be reported statistically, and names are listed on them. If someone asks about the source, what excuse can he make?

Seeing Yi Chuanzong's reaction, the young clerk's iconic smile faded, his voice seemed a little erratic, and he asked tentatively: "How about I give you a simple measurement first, maybe the gold content is very high, then when the time comes

You will make a profit." He didn't care in his heart, he was just another person who dreamed of getting rich.

'I'll be scared then!'

Yi Chuanzong stood fixedly on the spot, constantly thinking in his mind that the current measurement methods should be relatively crude, and the density of the volume and weight calculations are not as accurate as those of later generations. It is definitely impossible to calculate that it is pure gold.

If that's the case, wouldn't it be a good idea to measure it?

Besides, this guy’s smile is so annoying!

Nowadays, the formulaic smile is no longer maintained.

The faint smile but the eyes are a little erratic, a bit like a joke, maybe you are mocking him in your heart?

And the thin old man in the distance was making calculations. The sound in the originally quiet hall kept echoing, and his voice was much louder than before. He was chasing people away!

"Then let's test it!"

After Yi Chuanzong finished speaking, he reached into his pocket and quickly stretched out his hand.

The young clerk's eyes were a little disappointed. If there was a big bag inside, he might be able to extract a lot of gold. How much could he get just by holding it in his hand? His eyes were wandering again. He was about to get off work and didn't want to do anything.

live!

"The price of gold is pretty good now. You measure the purity and I'll see how much it's worth."

As he said that, Yi Chuanzong had already spread his palms.

This year is considered to be the peak in recent years. If the economy improves next year, a large amount of gold will naturally be stored. If there is no shortage of this stuff, it will naturally be purchased cheaply. Prices have not moved much for ten years. The wisest result is to sell everything that can be sold now. He

Also short of money.

This is not a national treasure. The public buys it little by little from outside. The price of gold is also falling little by little. If he sells the money, he can still spend it locally. Now the technology is relatively backward, so it is expensive to buy gold from outside with grain.

Let foreigners take advantage.

The young waiter's eyes were a little wandering, and his eyes were wandering on the ceramics, jade, and copper bottles on the north shelf, which he had to clean every day.

The wages of these clerks are calculated based on their income. This is a rule passed down since the establishment of Juchangyuan. During the public-private partnership, because of the active cooperation and the extensive business, the government only limited the salary range.

Salespeople are popular, and more motivation can promote consumption. The public has not interfered with the management of the store, and this rule has continued.

Although this kind of commission is not large, it is still a great thing to get a few more yuan. Wouldn't it be delicious to eat two more stews?
Chapter completed!