Chapter 43: The Glory of Our Lady
The woman also noticed Zhang Ailun next to her. She looked at him for a few times and found that his temperament and facial features were more in line with her aesthetic, especially his muscular body, which must be the type that looks thin when dressed and has muscles when undressed.
He immediately greeted her, "Sir, are you selling something here too?"
Zhang Ailun was still immersed in brainstorming, and after thinking about it, he felt that he was too honest.
He also replied: "Madam, I am planning to sell a gold necklace from Fantini, but the price offered by the boss is not what I want."
"Gold necklace? Can you show it to me? I happen to be planning to buy a necklace recently." The woman immediately became interested and introduced herself: "My name is Daisy."
"Hamburg."
Zhang Ailun handed the gold necklace to the woman, "This is the necklace I want to sell."
"It's very good, but it's a pity that someone else's name is already on it. Cece, is she your lover?" The woman keenly noticed the name on it.
Zhang Ailun was about to say no, he didn't know the other person, but then he thought, to be honest, there didn't seem to be any benefit in being an honest man.
He immediately answered, "Yes, she is the love of my life, I cannot lose her, I swear to protect her forever. She is very beautiful, considerate, lively, and like an angel, she illuminates others. But she suffers from a serious illness and needs money for treatment. But I don't have that much money..."
"This sounds so touching." Daisy was immediately moved and felt sad for the tortuous love story of the two. "This reminds me of my sister, who also died of illness."
Zhang Ailun was stunned, "I'm sorry."
"No, you don't have to apologize for that."
Daisy wiped the tears from her eyes and said seriously, "How much do you want to sell it for? I think I can help you."
"Isn't this too much trouble for you, Ms. Daisy?" Zhang Ailun immediately tried to persuade the other party not to be the scapegoat.
But Daisy said stubbornly: "Please let me help you, please!"
"Ok."
Zhang Ailun couldn't resist her, so he had to accept her kindness and answered honestly: "I only want to sell this necklace for $1100."
The other party acted as if he would be very sad if you didn't let me help you, and if you didn't accept my help, you would be a very bad person, a complete philanthropist!
“I’ll give you $2000!”
"You don't need that much, ma'am. The weight of this gold necklace is not worth the price at all." Zhang Ailun hurried to stop the other party from being so kind.
"No, it's worth it! It's meaningful, and it's a symbol of the love between you and your lover, isn't it? Don't worry, I will hang it in the room and keep it well. I won't use it until you are able to redeem it in the future."
Daisy took out the box and carefully put the necklace in it. She then took out a check from her handbag, wrote a number on it, and handed it to the pawn shop owner. "Please help me exchange two thousand dollars in cash! Thank you."
Oh my God, I finally understand what the glory of the Virgin Mary is.
Zhang Ailun felt a little numb.
If one day I am penniless and really have to beg on the streets, please give me more of these people!
Old George looked at the two men with a strange expression.
You kid, just open your mouth and say it.
He took the check to verify its authenticity, then went into the house to withdraw some money, and together with the $500, he made up a total of $2000. The heads on the banknotes each symbolized Franklin, who represented $100.
It was the first time in Zhang Ailun's life that he saw a banknote of such a large denomination.
Using checks to cash is also for the convenience of tax calculation and deduction.
If you use a bank card to pay money directly, you have to pay additional tax for every inflow and outflow. You have to pay tax when you spend money, earn money, save money, and even pay tax when you don't spend money. In other words, as long as money goes in and out of your pocket, you need to pay tax.
Using checks can save you a lot of trouble. You can use checks to cover activities like charitable donations, etc., and calculate and deduct taxes separately. It is also a common and reasonable tax avoidance method used by the rich.
Old George handed the money to Daisy and said, "Please count it, ma'am. You are such a good person!"
He emphasized the pronunciation of the word "good person".
Daisy was very happy, and didn't care about so many details. She simply counted the money and handed $2000 to Zhang Allen, and reminded him, "You must take good care of your girlfriend."
"She will be my wife in the future!" Zhang Ailun took the money and said seriously, "When I make enough money, I will redeem this necklace."
It's just that my girlfriend's area is a little difficult to tighten.
It takes ten thousand lies to cover up one lie, so never tell lies casually.
"This is my home address and phone number." Daisy also wrote down her address and number on a piece of paper and handed it to Zhang Ailun.
"I have something else to do, so I'll leave now. I will definitely share this with my husband when I get back."
Daisy was very happy, thinking that she had done something very meaningful today and helped others. She waved to Zhang Allen, "Goodbye, Hamburger, I hope you can get through this difficult time and live happily!"
"I hope you can be happy every day, Ms. Daisy. May God bless you!" Zhang Ailun also immediately blessed her.
After the kind-hearted lady left, two unscrupulous people were left in the store.
"Hey man, the tequila you sent me last time indirectly helped me solve some business troubles. Here's a discount coupon. I hope you can come to me to sell good things next time."
Even Old George felt that he had bargained too much, from 5000 to 500 US dollars. Even Xie Xun was not as good at bargaining as him.
There are also many perverted customers in the circle. If they want to experience role-playing and feel the might and majesty of a general, it is not impossible for them to bid $1500-3000 to collect it.
The price may be contracting the virus.
But there are many people who are tired of living.
On the West Coast, or even across America, it's hard to define a person's current mental state.
Just as there is no idle person in Florida, the beautiful west coast is also full of charm.
In order to make up for his lack of conscience, Old George also took out a large discount coupon and handed it to Zhang Allen, "Cheers to your girlfriend!"
Zhang Ailun took the discounted price and took a look at it. He felt that it was difficult for him to use it, but he still smiled and nodded, "Thanks, boss, I will definitely come back again if I have the chance. Thanks to my girlfriend!"
Both parties got satisfactory results.
Zhang Ailun also took the opportunity to bring up the idea of selling goods, "I also have an antique from the World War II period. I wonder if you would accept it?"
"An antique from World War II?" Old George instantly became interested. "Tell me what it is. Do you have it with you?"
Zhang Ailun hesitated and said, "It's luncheon meat from the World War II era. There's also an unopened can of cat food! It's said to be the kind that Tom eats in Tom and Jerry!! I don't have it with me, if you want it, wait a few minutes and I'll get it for you now!"
"..."
The boss was silenced instantly.
The cpu almost burned out.
I wonder if a box of luncheon meat from World War II is everywhere? Isn't Tom and Jerry a cartoon?
A polite smile, "Get lost!"
"Okay." Zhang Ailun knew that this thing was of no value.
He waved goodbye to the boss and left the pawn shop, with his total net worth now at $2640.
It can be considered as having escaped poverty.
The sun shines on my shoulders, like a free man.
Zhang Ailun was in a very happy mood at first, but he was no longer happy after he left the house.
Because when he pushed open the door and turned left, he saw at a glance that there was only the anti-theft lock that had been pried open where he locked his car.
Where's the car? Where's my bicycle?
"WTF!!"
(End of this chapter)
