Read Novel Full Chapter 2600: Changed After Just One Day?
Chapter 2600: Chapter 2600: Changed After Just One Day?
"Dear guests, I’m truly sorry. I had a few visitors today and only now have I returned; thank you for waiting." He walked to the main seat, clasped his hands in apology towards the two, and then leisurely sat down.
Apologies can be casually mentioned, yet the attitude remains unchanged. All in all, if they want to purchase the grain from him, they must be prepared to bleed financially.
Upon hearing Master Ji’s words, Lord Qi and his companion’s expressions simultaneously changed.
They exchanged glances, reading the same suspicion in each other’s eyes. Could it be that someone else was also trying to buy grain from Master Ji?
If that’s really the case, then this situation could be troublesome.
"Master Ji, you are too polite." Lord Qi stood up and clasped his fists towards Master Ji.
"My brother and I have come uninvited, interrupting your reunion with distinguished guests; we sincerely apologize."
"No need, no need."
Master Ji smiled and shook his head, indicating it was nothing.
"May I ask from where you two gentlemen hail and what matters bring you to seek me?"
"My surname is Qi, and this is my brother, Qi Heng. We have come from Wuwang County. I believe Steward Hao contacted you yesterday regarding us. We’ve come seeking to purchase the grain in your possession."
Lord Qi sat down, introduced themselves to Master Ji, and stated their purpose.
"Purchasing grain, is it?"
Master Ji’s lips curled with an indiscernible smile as he picked up the tea cup on the table and took a sip.
"This grain isn’t something that can be casually sold; it requires careful consideration."
"Hm?"
Lord Qi frowned.
The Governor hadn’t described things like this before; he had mentioned that Steward Hao had already negotiated the price. Their task was merely to reduce the cost somewhat to secure the grain.
How has it changed in just a day?
"Master Ji, are you aware of who stands behind us?"
His words carried a clear threat. He couldn’t believe Master Ji was unaware that the Governor was backing them.
"How could I possibly know who is backing you?" Master Ji naturally wouldn’t acknowledge them. Whether he knew or not, one couldn’t just casually part with grain.
"Moreover, grain won’t go unsold simply because of who stands behind you. Right now, in the Northern Lands, grain and water are the most crucial resources, aren’t they?"
"I don’t possess water, but this grain, I can hold firmly in my hand."
"Even if not holding the grain, one must hold onto the money, right? If one can’t hold onto anything, burning the grain in a fire might be even better."
His gaze flicked between the two of them, chuckling softly.
Upon hearing this, Lord Qi and his companion fell silent; to actually mention burning it to ashes—it was as if he were burning money.
They clearly didn’t believe Master Ji would really set the grain ablaze; it was merely a way to indicate his stance. Nonetheless, business needed to proceed.
"Master Ji jests."
"Master Ji, how about this? We agree to pay 100 copper coins per one jin of grain. But it’s not easy to produce the money immediately. Perhaps you could allow us to take a portion of the grain first..."
"I’m not in a rush; the grain can sit wherever it pleases, as long as it’s in my possession, that’s all." Master Ji interrupted Lord Qi’s shameless request.
Secretly cursing them as trash for attempting to make a zero-investment deal, dreaming to move the grain first?