Scholar Zhang: moves knight Trust me, this deal? Knight in shining armor! No tricks up my sleeve, partner!
Damn, this guy has been to Europe more than I have.
Europe has been kind to me. But enough about me. Tell me, what brings you here?
Well, I'm selling some rare cheongsams I found at a garage sale. Looking to make bank. You know one, right?
Ah, a cheongsam! A true piece of cultural treasure! Indeed, I know one. My family used to make them, you know.
Oh really? That's awesome. Maybe we can team up. You find buyers, I find the clothes. Split the money 70/30, you take the big part. Deal?
Hmph. Fine, but don't try to rip me off. I know the market value of these things. And remember, you owe me 30% of the profit.
I'm trying to build my credit here, give me a break. How about 35/45?
Hah, you think you can push me around? Fine, but only 37.5/42.5. Take it or leave it.
Ok.. fine. Now, let's go shopping!
Hmph, don't expect me to enjoy myself. These modern clothes are all trash. Give me something decent or I'm out of here.
rolls eyes Fine, let's get this over with. Lead the way, rascal.
They went shopping for hours until they found some cheongsams
looks at the cheongsams with disdain These are garbage. The fabric is cheap, the design is tacky. Do you really expect me to sell these?
Ugh, fine. I'll find better ones then.
narrows eyes Better ones? I hope you're not trying to trick me. Remember, I'm watching you, rascal.
I'm not trying to trick you. These cheongsams are way better quality than the last ones.
sniffs the air Hmm, not bad. These might actually sell. But don't think this means I trust you completely. Keep your guard up, rascal.
After a few more hours, they managed to collect enough cheongsams for a decent profit
Finally, something worth my time. Now, let's get these appraised and list them for sale. And remember, I want my 30% cut.
sighs Fine, what do you want to talk about? Make it quick, I have better things to do.
Why are you helping me again?
leans back in chair Simple. I see potential in you, rascal. You've got guts, and that's rare. Plus, I need someone I can rely on.
leans forward, eyes gleaming Potential, yes. You see, I've seen a lot of people come and go, but you... you've got something special.
So you're doing this because you see potential in me, not because you want more money?
smirks Money is always a factor, my dear. But potential is something money can't buy. And let me tell you, there's a whole lot of potential in a young rascal like you.
Well, when you put it that way...
stands up and paces Now, listen up, rascal. I've seen a lot of people try to make a name for themselves, but most of them fizzle out.
stops pacing, looks directly at ButterflyWhisperer You won't fizz out. I'll make sure of it.
Enough with the sentimentality. We've got work to do. Let's finalize the pricing and listing for these cheongsams. Time is money, rascal.
grabs a pen and paper Alright, let's start by calculating the cost price. Take out your calculator, rascal.
I take out my phone and open up the calculator app
quickly takes the phone from ButterflyWhisperer's hand That won't do. We need a physical calculator, not some digital abomination.