Chapter 1717: Chapter 1714: Acting

Each held a wooden tray, with objects on them covered by red cloth.

Ye Muyu glanced at them, a flash of coldness quickly passed through her eyes but then returned to normal, becoming somewhat expectant.

“Shopkeeper, could you please introduce them?” Ye Muyu tapped her fingers lightly on the table.

The shopkeeper, hearing her words, did not refuse. After the waiters placed everything on the side and departed in single file, he finally lifted the first red cloth, revealing the true form beneath.

It was a Guanyin wood carving, vivid and lifelike.

Ye Muyu looked at it, her face showing appreciation and delight: “The craftsmanship of this wood carving… is truly excellent. I wonder if the shopkeeper would allow me to touch and examine it?”

The shopkeeper maintained his smile, like a Maitreya Buddha: “Madam’s request is so simple, naturally I would not refuse.”

“Madam, feel free to look. If there’s any you like, that would be best.”

Ye Muyu did not hold back, directly standing up, uncovering each piece of red cloth one by one, all revealing very exquisite wood carvings. Due to the paint being quite new, one could even smell it, indicating that these wood carvings had indeed been made not long ago.

The last red cloth fell, and Ye Muyu looked at the flat peach birthday celebration in front of her, smiling involuntarily, examining it for quite a while, even taking in all the details.

The shopkeeper, seeing the delight on her face, a glint of shrewdness flashed in his eyes.

Ye Muyu looked for a good while before satisfactorily withdrawing her gaze, asking, “Shopkeeper, do you know which master crafted these wood carvings?”

Ye Muyu asked straightforwardly, and the shopkeeper, without hurry, smiled in response: “Madam, you are also in business. We purchased these wood carvings and directly transported them to the capital. As for the person behind the carvings, I have signed a contract with them and cannot disclose it. I hope you understand.”

“That’s truly a pity. These wood carvings are very well made, the artisan is quite skilled.” Ye Muyu sighed with some regret, then suddenly became serious, touching the wood carvings and asking, “Shopkeeper, it’s obvious I like these wood carvings and intend to purchase them, I just wonder what price you are offering.”

The shopkeeper stepped forward, inviting Ye Muyu to sit down again, “Madam, let me be honest with you, the price for these wood carvings hasn’t been set yet. If you wish to purchase them, you’ll need to wait a while.”

“What? They can’t be bought now?” Ye Muyu frowned, a bit displeased.

The shopkeeper hurriedly offered tea with a smile: “You’ve misunderstood, Madam. Mainly, these wood carvings were reserved by quite a few ladies from the start. This time, you were notified first, but I can’t just sell them directly.”

“Isn’t this forcing me to offend other ladies? You should understand it’s not easy for me.” The shopkeeper coaxed warmly, yet did not relent.

Ye Muyu unhappily picked up a teacup and took a sip, leisurely blowing on the tea leaves at the top, asking, “Then, what does the shopkeeper suggest?”

“I can only arrange for you to bid against several other ladies, and the highest bidder will win. Don’t you think so?”

Ye Muyu looked at him, seemingly humble yet between the lines showed no sign of weakness, and even assertiveness, pursed her lips, somewhat displeased.

The shopkeeper saw this, but pretended not to notice.

“Price is not an issue.” Ye Muyu tapped her fingers on the table: “Regarding the purchase of these wood carvings, I hope not too many people know about it. Can the shopkeeper ensure this?”

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