At this moment, Hong Dali could hear Tang Long’s voice in his head though his space watch. “Rascal, what are you doing now? Squawking away. It sounds like you want to do some business? It’s good to do business, it’s rare that you’re motivated to do something. Do something big to prove Master right in his selection of a successor. ”
Hong Dali: “Yes, yes.”
Tang Long: “What are you intending to do? Getting a shopfront?”
Hong Dali: “Right here.”
Tang Long stuck his head out from the space watch and looked around. Then, he looked at the shop in front of Hong Dali. “This one?!”
Hong Dali nodded. “Yes, yes.”
Tang Long: “Forget it. I better go back to my rest. You have fun.” Then, there was silence…
It seemed nobody had confidence in Hong Dali…
At that moment, Fang Han touched his chin and thought for a while. Then, he asked, “Brother Dali, since the owner of this shop is not here yet, how about you tell me what’s so good about this shop? Location, popularity, or…”
“It’s good for squandering.” Hong Dali laughed. “Such a good opportunity to squander. How could I miss it!”
Fang Han: “…”
Everyone was speechless.
Soon, the owner of the shop flew down on an aircraft. When he saw Hong Dali and the others, he quickly smiled and said, “Are you the one interested in my shop? Aiya, my shop is…” He beat around the bush but didn’t mention exactly what was good about his shop. Finally, he concluded by changing the topic. “Anyway, it’s very cheap. If you are sincere, the price can be negotiated!”
“En, how much is it?” Hong Dali looked at the owner. “Give me a figure.”
“Thirty thousand Galaxy Dollars!” The owner hesitated for a while. “Of course, this is my price, if you are sincere…”
“Deal!” Hong Dali snapped his fingers. “At this price, no cheaper. Don’t you dare lower the price!”
Don’t you dare lower the price! Have you seen anyone buying things like that?
The owner had never seen someone like that. He looked at lackeys that Hong Dali brought along and was shocked. “No, no, no. That’s not what I meant. I meant, twenty-seven thousand is sufficient…”
Damn, you still lowered the price?!
“Forty thousand!” Hong Dali gritted his teeth. “No more counter-offers!”
“Twenty-five thousand! Twenty-five thousand is enough!” The owner was really scared. “Big Brother, my shop is not worth so much, twenty-five thousand! Just twenty-five thousand!”
Fang Han had really had an eye-opener—it was the first time he had seen people haggling in this manner…
Seeing that if Hong Dali said anything more, he might offer fifty thousand for the shop, in order to minimize losses, Ling Xiaoyi decisively took out the bank card. “Mister, let’s settle this.”
Hong Dali secretly pulled out the System and suddenly become dejected. Current Squandering Value: 45,000.
Ahhhhhhh! It was a good opportunity. In the end, the total Squandering Value became so little ahhhhhh! It should have been seventy thousand ahhhhhh!
Soon, Ling Xiaoyi returned. Hong Dali despondently said, “Alright, twenty-five thousand…”
“That, Brother Dali,” Since arrangements had been made, Fang Han looked at the shop. “The location of this shop is a little remote. Brother Dali, what are you intending to sell? En, you could sell my products here if you want? I’ll sell it to you at cost price. At least you can make a bit of profit, there won’t be so many losses.”
“Ah? Let me think about it…” How could it earn money? My job is to squander! Hong Dali naturally insisted on businesses that didn’t make money. Quick, think of something. Soon, he saw the shop on the opposite side. “I’ve decided! I want to open a pawn shop!”
Fang Han: “…” Tang Muxin: “…” Li Nianwei: “…” Ling Xiaoyi: “…” Virtually non-existent Lucifer: “…”
Damn! The location is already bad, yet you intend to open a pawn shop here! Did you not see that the other pawn shop is already deserted and on the verge of closing down?!
Sensing that the atmosphere was a little strange, Hong Dali looked back and saw everyone’s strange expressions. He said curiously, “Why are all of you staring at me? It’s best to open a pawn shop here!”
“Dali!” Tang Muxin stomped her foot angrily. “Can you be proper for once?! Who does it like you?! Opening a pawn shop beside a pawn shop, what are you intending to pawn?!”
“Aye? What should I open if not a pawn shop?” Hong Dali asked curiously. “Think about it, if I open a pawn shop, and someone comes to pawn something, I accept it, and money will get squandered away—such a good business. Speaking of which, I must be a genius!”
“Genius your head!” Tang Muxin was in tears. “I thought you’d change when you came here, but you’re still the same…”
“Why,” Hong Dali grinned. “Are you afraid I’d become a beggar?”
“If you become a beggar I’d become one as well!” Tang Muxin was furious. “I’m not a materialistic woman. It’s not about the money! The thing is, we still have important things to handle! Important things!” As she said that, she ran to a corner and start drawing circles on the ground. “Earth is not registered, we need to pay back for the villa, five million…”
“It’s okay, don’t worry,” Hong Dali said, “Don’t worry, it’s no problem! Okay, play, before we open for business, we should say hi to our neighbors. It’s awkward for me to go alone. You will go with me, right?”
Fang Han was helpless—a pawn shop boss visiting another pawn shop boss, both shops barely surviving. This… that…
“Go, we’ll go!” Tang Muxin went all out. “What do you intend to take in?”
Hong Dali said matter-of-factly, “Since it’s a pawn shop, of course we’ll take things that people want to pawn. Speaking of which, common items are boring, we should take things that are more unique. Anyway, we don’t have to think too much. We’ll consider accepting everything as long as it’s not rubbish. This is called a steady stream of squandering!”
I’m a genius, indeed. This is such a good squandering idea!
“If we manage it carefully,” Fang Han nodded and said carefully. “It’s not too overboard. This shop should be able to survive. At most, it just won’t make much money.”
As they spoke, they entered the pawn shop next door. Everyone looked up carefully. Jihao Pawn Shop, a very good name.
The traffic on this street was really low. It was also in a secluded corner. Hence, it was empty in the pawn shop. A male employee who was about 26 or 27 years old was dozing off. Seeing that somebody had entered the shop, he quickly stood up and smiled. “Hello, everyone. What would you like to pawn?”
“Ah, hello, hello.” Hong Dali chuckled as he put out his hand. “I’m your neighbor. I’ve just bought the shop next door. I intend to open a pawn shop as well. Hence, I came to seek your advice. How do I address you?”
“Wait a minute, this is too much information at once.” The young shopkeeper was stunned. “What did you say just now, you bought the shop next door?”
“That’s right.” Hong Dali nodded. “Right beside.”
“You intend to open a pawn shop as well?” The young man asked again.
“That’s right. I even thought of the name.” Hong Dali confidently nodded his head once. “It shall be named Dali Pawn Shop!”
“Are you a deity?” The young man with his eyes wide open. “Opening a pawn shop next to a pawn shop? Are you intending to challenge us? Are you enemies with the shop owner?”
“Not really.” Hong Dali shook his head once.
“Wait a minute.” The young man rubbed his temples. “This is too much information, I need to talk to my boss…”
He quickly went in to contact his boss and then hurried back out. “My boss will be here soon. You seem like an important person. I think it’s better for my boss to talk to you…”
In the Galaxy Alliance Center, to open a pawn shop near the Thunder Battle Arena was quite disadvantageous. It was even more disadvantageous to open a pawn shop on a street with little traffic—the rental here was not much different from other places, but the traffic was too low; hence, it was not a very good place.
A small pawn shop didn’t earn much. A big pawn shop may have big businesses, but the cost was high as well. Commoners would be able to afford it.
After a while, a middle-aged, green-skinned man in his fifties came in. When he saw Hong Dali, he did not mock nor treat him badly. Instead, he took the initiative to shake hands with Hong Dali and smiled. “Hello, hello. You’re the boss who is intending to open a pawn shop beside my shop? My name is Hao Jihao, nice to meet you. Please take care of me in the future!”
“Ah, Boss Hao, hello.” Hong Dali beamed. “My name is Hong Dali. We will become neighbors in the future. Please take care of me as well! Speaking of which, I was intending to get some advice from you. It’s the first time I’m opening a pawn shop!”
This meeting was weird and awkward. Everyone kept silent and waited to watch a good show.
“Aiya, don’t talk about advice.” Hao Jihao looked around and smiled. “Speaking of which, I am ready to let go of this shop. It’s just that I haven’t gotten the chance to. Since you’re opening a pawn shop beside mine, how about you take over my shop as well? Combine both shops together. My employee can work for you directly. What do you think? He’s familiar with the pawn business. Wouldn’t that be the best of both worlds?”
Aye? I haven’t even opened my pawn shop. The first deal was to take over another pawn shop? This must be a good start!
“Seriously?” Hong Dali stared with his eyes wide open. “Boss Hao, you won’t lie to me, right?”
“Of course,” Hao Jihao smiled like a sly old fox. “What do you think, little brother?”
“Deal!” Hong Dali agreed before anyone could object. “Name your price!”
“Twenty thousand! Together with the employee!” Hao Jihao made a V signal!
Hong Dali: “…”
Damn, why don’t you ask for more?!
