Chapter 228 - 160 Pan Zi’an_2
Liang Jinzhao smiled and said, "Upon hearing Grandpa Pan’s teachings, I truly have benefited greatly."
Prince Consort Pan looked at a few other smaller pearls and nodded, showing his liking.
Shopkeeper Zhao said, "Truth be told, Mr. Pan," as Prince Consort Pan preferred being addressed as Mr. Pan, rather than by titles such as Master, Sir, or Son-in-Law. Men of letters often have their eccentricities, and Mr. Pan was no exception.
As a businessman who kept his ears open to everything, Shopkeeper Zhao also knew of Mr. Pan’s likes and dislikes. He continued, "To acquire these few pearls, I spent a total of 2900 taels of silver. Should they catch Mr. Pan’s fancy, it would be their good fortune, and I am willing to transfer them at cost."
Prince Consort Pan waved his hand and said, "You are a businessman; I can’t expect you not to make money."
Shopkeeper Zhao bowed with a smile and replied, "Having the favor of Mr. Pan is already the greatest honor for my shop. If Mr. Pan insists on being courteous, I’ll accept 3000 taels of silver."
Prince Consort Pan nodded, and a servant took out a silver note for Shopkeeper Zhao and collected the round box containing the pearls.
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At this time, Qian Yixiu and Qian Yijin were sitting in Yixiang Building eating steamed buns, their little mouths glistening with grease. The longan buns had thin dough and were generously filled, with the tops open to reveal a sizeable dollop of meat sauce as big as a longan, looking delicious.
After eating a few, Qian Sangui watched the two children eat with a chuckle, occasionally using a napkin to wipe their mouths.
At that moment, a few joyfully chattering young scholars sat down at the nearby table.