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“Is it really sold out?” Tang Yuehua was not ready to give up.
“It is indeed sold out,” the shopkeeper tried to please, “Miss Tang, I wouldn’t dare lie. However, the next batch of conch shell design eyebrow pencils will arrive in three days. Can Miss Tang wait for two to three days?”
“I can’t wait,” Tang Yuehua became increasingly frustrated.
Tomorrow is her cousin’s birthday, she can’t wait for three more days.
“Shopkeeper, help me think of a solution…”
Before the word “solution” was spoken, Tang Yuehua hesitated for a moment, then picked up the conch shell design eyebrow pencil beside the shopkeeper, “Isn’t there another conch shell design pencil here?”
“This pencil was just sold to these two customers,” the shopkeeper explained awkwardly, pointing to Song Jingyun and Jiang Mixia.
Sold to them, huh.
After a brief moment of contemplation, Tang Yuehua hurriedly stopped Song Jingyun and Jiang Mixia, who were preparing to leave, “Please wait a moment.”
“What can we do for you, miss?” Jiang Mixia nodded respectfully.
Tang Yuehua returned the courtesy with a charming smile, “It was rather presumptuous of me to stop you, sir and madam. My surname is Tang, and my father is a Hanlin Academician in the Hanlin Academy.”
The Hanlin Academy, known as the “Emperor’s private institution,” was not only responsible for compiling historical records and correcting classics but also for drafting imperial edicts, serving as royal readers, and overseeing imperial examinations.
One of the qualifications for serving as a current cabinet minister was coming from the Hanlin Academy, highlighting the institution’s significance and status within the court.
Tang, holding the esteemed position of Hanlin Academician in the Hanlin Academy, could be considered a senior official in the court, a trusted confidant of the Emperor.
In front of them stood Tang Yuehua, the heiress of the Tang family…
“Hello, Miss Tang,” both Song Jingyun and Jiang Mixia bowed again, “We are wondering what matter Miss Tang has on her mind?”
As a couple new to the capital, they considered themselves unfamiliar with others. Being unexpectedly stopped by Miss Tang of the Tang family left them both extremely surprised.
Tang Yuehua, noting that the other party was evidently aware of her identity, breathed a slight sigh of relief. However, her brows remained furrowed, indicating unease, “The reason for abruptly stopping you two now is related to the matter of the conch shell design eyebrow pencil…”
“To be honest, tomorrow is my cousin’s birthday. The conch shell design pencil was meant to be part of her birthday gift along with other presents. It was already prepared, but unfortunately, while checking the gifts today, I accidentally broke it. So, I hurried here to buy another one, only to be told by the shopkeeper that the last conch shell design pencil had been bought by you two.”
“In principle, a gentleman should not take what others cherish. However, I also wish to keep my word. I thought of seeking you both out to discuss whether you would be willing to part with this conch shell design pencil for me?”
“Naturally, I won’t let you suffer a loss. I’ll offer double the price to purchase this conch shell design pencil. How about that?”
After Tang Yuehua proposed this, seeing Song Jingyun and Jiang Mixia’s calm expressions upon hearing the doubled price without much reaction or surprise, she didn’t wait for their response and then made a bold move, “Three hundred taels!”
“I offer three hundred taels to purchase this conch shell design pencil, I humbly ask for your understanding,” Tang Yuehua nodded respectfully.
With her cousin’s birthday approaching, she was determined to fulfill her promise no matter what.
Song Jingyun and Jiang Mixia exchanged a glance with each other.
The conch shell design pencil was originally bought for one hundred and twenty taels. Now, selling it for three hundred taels, as the shopkeeper mentioned, it would be restocked in three days at the same price of one hundred and twenty taels.
Delaying a few days was entirely feasible and wouldn’t affect its use.
In just a moment, they made a clear profit!