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Jiang Han waved his hand with a smile.
"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
He collected the money, which was a bit more than he had expected. The larger amount only indicated the disappointment everyone felt towards the Empress and the Great Zhou Law, and that was not a trivial matter for the Great Zhou.
Before leaving, he casually remarked, "As long as the Empress is around, we little folks have nothing to fear!"
Upon hearing someone praise their master, Yan Dong couldn't help but feel proud.
"Exactly!"
Jiang Han smiled and glanced at her. The two then left the small gambling den. The owner clicked his tongue in disbelief. "They really are quite pleased! If only the Empress could truly back us up..."
The people who had lost money shook their heads in agreement. "Yes, if the Empress could really support us, would we still be subjected to all sorts of oppression from the powerful?"
"Exactly! I have a relative who is still working as a servant for an official. I've heard they not only withhold wages but also pile on extra work from time to time. It's truly unbearable."
However, some were beginning to feel hopeful about Jiang Han's situation.
"Don't lose hope too soon! Shopkeeper Jiang has already received compensation; in the future, if we suffer injustice, we can try appealing to the magistrate!"
"That's right! Losing money isn't such a big deal; I can see hope for us little folks!"
Both groups were watching how things would unfold afterward.
As for Jiang Han, after acquiring a considerable amount of wealth, he had already begun planning his next steps.
The soldiers were fond of military biscuits, commonly known as Compressed Biscuits.
With the money in hand, not only could he rejuvenate his shop, but he could also acquire some rare items from the Great Zhou. However, beyond those rare items from the Great Zhou, Jiang Han was also interested in obtaining rare goods from other countries.
"I'll be going out for a couple of days; no matter what happens, don't come looking for me until I return," he instructed.
Yan Dong looked puzzled. "Where are you going? Don't you need me to accompany you?"
Her duty was to protect Jiang Han after all.
Jiang Han chuckled. "I'm going to a place that's absolutely safe; you don't need to follow me."
The others in the shop understood that Jiang Han occasionally left for periods of time—sometimes half a day, sometimes one or two days. This man was quite mysterious and only recruited one or two people at a time.
Previously there had been Zhuo Zishi, but both Zhuo Zishi and Zhuo Qi had been sent to places where no one could find them.
At night, once Jiang Han confirmed that there was no one left in the shop, he closed his eyes and arrived in modern times.
Canglan City.
Jiang Han had long since grown accustomed to the exclusive private room number one.
This time, Jin Ye greeted him with exaggerated flattery, "Brother Jiang, I thought you had forgotten about me!" He calculated how long it had been since they last met.
Jiang Han's lips twitched slightly; with all the recent affairs in the Great Zhou, he truly hadn't found the time to come by. "Don't worry, I haven't forgotten you, Jin Ye. Take a look at what I've brought this time."
With that, Jiang Han pulled out the items from the box. There were not only women's jewelry and men's rings but also various antique vases.
Jin Ye glanced at them and exclaimed, "You've acquired quite a treasure trove this time! Although most of it doesn't compare to the sword from last time, these items will definitely fetch a good price!"
Jiang Han hadn’t come to deliver these exquisite pieces earlier, which had led others to think they were on the verge of bankruptcy. "Well, I didn’t have time to come by before, so I saved everything up to bring it all at once."
"Is it convenient for you to settle the payment in one go?" Jin Ye looked at the items as if they were piles of shiny silver. "It’s indeed a bit inconvenient to pay you all at once for everything. How about we settle it in parts?"
Jiang Han counted; there were ten items in total, five of which were compensation gifts from Che Chengyun. "Seventy percent then; who knows when I'll be able to come again."
For anyone else, even thirty percent would be hard to negotiate.
Jin Ye beamed with delight, "Alright! I'll give you seventy-five percent. No matter when you come next time, remember to think of us first!" He practically wanted to worship Jiang Han! These items would make their auction the top one in Canglan City! "You are our esteemed guest; as long as you keep us in mind, money won’t be a concern!"
Jiang Han had always appreciated Jin Ye's character—honest and generous with money. He didn’t even need to haggle; their mutual understanding had reached a point where whenever Jiang Han presented items, Jin Ye’s offer would surely satisfy him without needing to compare prices elsewhere.
Rest assured, not only would Jin Ye's auction become the best in Canglan City in the future, but it would also rank among the top in the country!
With a beaming smile, Jin Ye handed Jiang Han a check and payment receipt. "Then I’ll take your good wishes to heart!"
After concluding the auction, Jiang Han grabbed a pile of Compressed Biscuits from his supermarket.
Compressed Meat is just one of the items; we should really take a look at the sales of Compressed Biscuit. Besides Compressed Biscuit, even instant noodles are on his list of considerations. After thinking it over, he decided to bring a lighter along.
In the capital city, news of the Langya Prince opening a shop spread quickly. This pastry seems quite similar to Shopkeeper Jiang's, doesn't it? Last time, Shopkeeper Jiang offended the Langya Wangfu, and now it seems like they’re retaliating. So, the Langya Prince must have rebellious intentions; he just wants to make some extra silver.
It’s better not to discuss such matters too much; it could cost us our heads. The crowd murmured in surprise. Many were there just to watch the spectacle, while others felt anger for Jiang Han. Of course, there were also Che Chengyun and an Imperial Merchant who came as supporters, tirelessly promoting the new shop.
The main point was that this shop was not far from Jiang Han's establishment. "Come in and take a look! Today is our grand opening! Pastries at a 10% discount, buy two and get one free!"
Such an enticing offer made those who were merely curious waver in their decision. Should we support Shopkeeper Jiang or this new shop? "Are you silly? Of course, we go for whichever is cheaper! Shopkeeper Jiang may be a decent person, but he hasn’t given us any special treatment!"
Hearing this made Yan Dong feel somewhat disheartened, but she couldn't ignore the natural human tendency to seek personal gain and cheap deals. She sighed, "When is Shopkeeper Jiang coming? That shop is almost on top of us!"
Cen Ya helplessly comforted her, "Don’t worry, Sister Yan Dong. Once Shopkeeper Jiang arrives, they won’t be laughing anymore!"
How could Yan Dong not be anxious? Originally, Jiang Han was quite easygoing and indifferent about opening a shop, but now their business had dwindled significantly. By the end of the day, people were lining up next door while they could barely count their customers on one hand—those who came only because the neighboring shop was too busy to serve them.
Now even Cen Ya had no words of comfort left. Shopkeeper Jiang really chose the wrong time to leave!
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