Lingpingan stood aside with interest, looking at the rebellious girl from an old empire family in front of her.
Looking at her seemingly excited expression.
Lingpingan knew that today's deal was probably completed.
However, he was not in a hurry and waited patiently.
He knew that for children educated in old imperial families to make up their minds, to resist the authority of their parents and to express themselves bravely, they needed great courage and determination.
The power of tradition is beyond imagination!
But Lingpingan firmly believes that awakened young people will definitely not be willing to live a life of being controlled, prescribed and manipulated.
The desire for freedom and the need to choose their own life will allow them to break through all obstacles.
Just like the women's liberation movement two hundred years ago.
Awakened women bravely stood up and said no to the outdated tradition.
Thus, the vigorous women's liberation movement began.
After decades of struggle and accusations, the Emperor of the Federal Empire finally issued an edict, ordering the Central Committee of the Federal Empire to formulate the "Women and Children's Rights and Interests Protection Act."
Women have since gained legal protection of freedom of marriage and personal independence.
Today, it is the era of mobile Internet.
How long can the conservative old empires remain stubborn
Sure enough, after a series of struggles and hesitations, Lingpingan saw the customer in front of him and finally made up his mind.
She bravely raised her head, looked at Lingpingan seriously, and asked: "This book... I like it very much..."
"only… "
She lowered her head, took out two boxes wrapped in some kind of material from her body, and handed them to Lingpingan: "I'm sorry!"
"I really don't have the money you want..."
"I have to use these two things to compensate..."
"I wonder if your Excellency is willing to..."
After saying that, she seemed embarrassed and lowered her head in shame.
Lingpingan looked at it and couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
"Sure enough, has it already reached the legendary economic cutoff?" He thought about the plot he saw on TV.
Therefore, Lingpingan didn't hesitate much and took the two packages handed over by the other party.
It's not that he's greedy.
But Lingpingan fully understands the importance of self-esteem and personality to such a young girl.
So, out of consideration for his opponent's need for face and protection, he took it.
But out of concern, he still asked: "What's in this?"
If it's too expensive, he won't want it.
After all, caring for and respecting a woman's personality is a gentleman's demeanor.
But by taking advantage of one's own advantageous position or taking advantage of others' distress, they can use low prices or even despicable means to seize the other party's wealth.
That's just a villain's behavior and carries even more legal risks.
…
"What's in here?" The weirdo's voice was still soft.
Just listening to it, Han Li got goosebumps all over his body.
She could only answer cautiously: "The peaches grown at home and a few bags of home-made tea..."
After saying that, she became uneasy.
I was afraid of this terrifying and powerful weirdo, and felt that what she brought was too crude.
As a result, I was no longer willing to sell the book to her.
After all, Han Li was really unsure.
The flat peach on the top of Mount Tai may be considered rare on earth.
But in the eyes of this terrifying bookstore owner, it may not be as good as a speck of dust in his shop.
Not to mention Tianqing Ling Tea, a material that even Donglin City can produce on its own.
…
"Homegrown peaches and tea leaves?" Lingpingan felt a big stone fall in his heart when he heard the other party's answer.
Since it is a home-grown souvenir.
So…
In other words, it would not be a big problem if he drank the tea leaves that were pledged by customers without authorization.
Therefore, he accepted the other party's box with peace of mind.
"That's it..." Lingpingan thought for a while and said, "You can take this book away!"
As for the price, he didn't mention it at all.
"That's right!" He walked back to the counter and took out from the drawer the knife that the little girl had pledged here last time.
"This thing must be your favorite thing..."
"It's useless for me to hold it... It's better to return it to its original owner!"
With that said, he handed the knife to the other party.
really!
Just from the craftsmanship of this knife, you can tell that it must have been customized at a high price.
Last time the other party just mortgaged here.
Now, although she didn't bring any money to redeem it.
But the tea she sent was really delicious.
Especially in terms of refreshing the mind, it simply beats all the drinks Lingpingan has drunk.
In addition, Lingpingan felt that it would be of no use if he kept it.
Even as a decoration, there is no room to display it.
Therefore, returning the property to its original owner is the most reasonable choice.
…
Han Li looked at the spiritual blade that was handed to him.
She took a deep breath.
Because this was the spiritual blade that was pledged to this mysterious bookstore owner a few days ago.
Now, it has changed its appearance.
The spirit blade was originally made by melting and casting various strange metals found by humans from the demon lairs that had been destroyed after the Cataclysm.
It is a combat weapon for demon hunters and is also the most suitable conductor for carrying bursts of spiritual power.
But, at their core, they are still metals.
It will wear out, rust, and break.
The United National Security Organization stipulates that each demon hunter can apply for a replacement spiritual blade every year.
Before the mortgage, Han Li's spirit blade had been with her for more than half a year and had gone through more than a dozen fierce demon-hunting battles.
It has already shown wear and tear.
But now, this spiritual blade has a completely new look.
Even Han Li could feel that it had become stronger and sharper.
It is very possible that just by holding it, you can cut through the ghost's hard shell and skin without using any spiritual power.
"This..." Han Li breathed rapidly and looked up at the weird man in front of him with gratitude. The fire in his eyes was gradually dimming.
As a result, Han Li's original words of refusal were swallowed alive as soon as they reached his lips.
She knew that if she dared to reject the other party's 'good intentions'.
I am afraid…
The next second, the 'gentle' and 'friendly' bookstore owner was no longer waiting for her.
Probably…
A cruel and ruthless evil god!
So, she bowed deeply: "Thank you so much!"
“I really don’t know how to report your kindness!”
"I don't need your thanks!" The weirdo said: "You will be the greatest reward for me if you become stronger as soon as possible!"
Han Li understood immediately.
She understood that this scary and weird bookstore owner was interested in her future, not the present.
Perhaps, one day, He will make demands of her to repay her kindness from the beginning and into the future.
"I know!" Han Li bowed again: "I will become stronger as soon as possible!"
She guessed that the bookstore owner might have a grudge against the terrifying world called the 'Abyss'.
He is taking revenge by His own hand.
As for Han Li.
She was happy to be such a pawn.
Because, at least the chess pieces still have value.
The most terrifying thing is a miserable world where you can't even be used as a chess piece.
Such a world is destined to sad destruction!