RPAGF Chapter 208: Wandering around and secretly complaining about things that caused a stir
Chapter 208: Wandering around and secretly complaining about things that caused a stir
Su Panpan looked at Shen Ru and said, "Second uncle, you must be exhausted these days. Why don't you go back to the village and have some rest today?"
Shen Ru was stunned for a moment and said, "What about you?"
Su Panpan smiled and said, "I'll just stay in town and buy some things for the new house. I still need to decorate it a little bit, I need to think about it carefully."
Shen Ru swallowed the food in her mouth and said quickly, "Then I'll stay and help you. Two people are always faster than one."
Su Panpan gently advised, "You haven't seen Sisi Linlin for a long time. Go back and see her now that you're free. Decorating the house doesn't take much effort, it's just a lot of small things. I can handle it all by myself, so don't worry about it."
In fact, Su Panpan had other plans in mind.
She wanted to use the points she earned from the mall to buy some new Chinese-style furniture. One or two pieces could be concealed, but it would be difficult to explain if there were too many.
Therefore, it would be more convenient for her to stay alone and do the shopping.
After hearing what Su Panpan said, Shen Ru wanted to help, but when she thought about her daughter's lovely appearance and the fact that they hadn't seen her for a long time, she missed her a little.
She responded, "Okay, then don't tire yourself out too much."
After breakfast, the two of them started walking on the street.
The market in the small town is very lively, with a wide variety of novel gadgets and daily necessities.
Today, quite a few outsiders came to Baoxing Town to set up stalls.
In the center of the crowd, there was a stranger wearing strange clothes.
He wore a colorful hat with many shiny little beads on the brim. As he moved, the hat swayed, reflecting colorful light.
He was wearing a loose robe made of a material Shen Ru had never seen before. It was embroidered with strange patterns that looked like a mysterious totem or some creature from ancient legend.
On the ground in front of him was a large piece of cloth covered with strange and bizarre things.
There is a small wooden box. When it is opened, the little puppet inside can move by itself and make all kinds of funny movements, making people around laugh. There are also several transparent balls that emit bright light. It seems that there are miniature starry skies inside the balls, flashing with bright light. It is really beautiful.
The people watching nearby were amazed and kept exclaiming in surprise!
Like everyone else, Shen Ru was immediately attracted by these new things. Her eyes were wide open and she couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.
"This ball is so beautiful, like a gem. How much does it cost?" someone in the crowd asked.
When the stranger heard this, a look of pride appeared on his face. He gently picked up a glass ball and held it in front of everyone. Under the sunlight, the bright light instantly bloomed, as if illuminating the entire market.
"Everyone, this ball is no ordinary item. It's called a colored glass ball," the stranger said slowly, his eyes full of cherishment. "The production process is extremely complicated. It requires the use of pure sand that has been deposited under the deep sea for thousands of years. The sand is as fine as powder and must be mined at a specific time to ensure that its spiritual energy is not lost."
Like everyone else, Shen Ru's eyes lit up as she stared carefully at the glass ball in the stranger's hand.
As the stranger spoke, he gently turned the glass ball in his hand. The light inside the ball was like a flowing galaxy, dreamy and illusory.
"After the sand is mined, it must be air-dried for 49 days to remove impurities and moisture. Then it's fired. Controlling the temperature is incredibly difficult, requiring the most experienced craftsmen to stand guard over the kiln day and night, constantly adjusting according to the subtle changes in the fire's intensity. Not even the slightest error is acceptable."
The stranger took a deep breath and continued, "The recipe for this colored glass is a top secret passed down from generation to generation in our family. Furthermore, in our hometown, this colored glass ball is considered a sacred artifact. It's usually enshrined in the clan's sacred shrine. Only during major sacrificial ceremonies, which occur only once every hundred years, will the highly respected clan leader personally bring it out and place it on the altar for the clan members to worship. This time, I came out to explore the world, hoping to let more people see this rare thing. Each one is carefully selected and is very precious."
When everyone heard what he said, they couldn't help but widen their eyes and exclaimed in surprise.
"Oh my god, this is so precious!"
"No wonder the light is so bright, just like the stars in the sky. It turns out to be such a rare treasure!"
"This is more beautiful than any jewelry I have ever seen. It is truly a rare treasure!"
Someone asked again: "How much does this ball cost?"
The stranger paused, held up a finger, and said solemnly, "Ten taels of silver each."
"What? Ten taels!" The crowd erupted in excitement, exclaiming, "That's so expensive! This is too expensive! An average family's annual expenses are only ten taels. How can such a small ball cost so much?"
Seeing this, the stranger hurriedly explained, "Don't worry, everyone. Although the price is high, it's worth it. Look at the brilliance and workmanship. How can ordinary items compare? Buying it back home, whether for your own collection or as a precious gift, will be a matter of great honor."
“Only the rich can buy it, and we can only watch.”
"Yeah, it's too expensive."
Everyone shook their heads and murmured that it was too expensive. Most of them just continued to watch, but few were willing to pay for it.
Only a few wives of wealthy businessmen were eager to try but hesitant.
After hearing the price, Shen Ru was secretly sad. She had wanted to buy two to take back for Sisi and Linlin, but she didn't expect that they were too expensive.
At this moment, Su Panpan was observing the balls carefully.
Inwardly: These are just the big glass balls you get at the mall, a few bucks each. There are only a few on this stall, I can easily get you a few baskets full. I'll have as many as you want.
"Deep-sea sand that's been deposited for thousands of years, mined at a specific time, and aired for 49 days—that's bullshit!"
Su Panpan curled the corners of her mouth slightly to the side, revealing a hint of disdain, and couldn't help but complain in a low voice.
Unexpectedly, Su Panpan's expression was seen by a stranger.
When the stranger saw Su Panpan's disdainful expression and heard her low, sarcastic tone, his face suddenly darkened and a hint of displeasure flashed in his eyes.
He walked a few steps to Su Panpan and asked in a questioning tone, "Madam, although I don't understand what you mean by bullshit, but what does your expression mean? Do you think I'm making up stories to deceive everyone?"
Su Panpan's heart skipped a beat. She didn't expect that this stranger would hear her complaints, but she quickly calmed down.
Humph, what are you afraid of? He was just exaggerating, how could I be afraid of him?