Chapter 12 Bargain
What made Wang Hao extremely depressed was that Tian Tian didn't look at herself at all at this moment. She just stared at Zhou Lao and waited for Zhou Lao's answer.
At this time, the students in the lobby on this floor were almost focused on Mr. Zhou.
These students are waiting for Mr. Zhou to tell the real reason why this old Jingui is terminally ill. However, in the eyes of these students, Nie Yun's previous speculation is obviously nonsense. As Wang Hao said, will people like Mr. Zhou not know how to water osmanthus?
Indeed, many of the novices who raise osmanthus and the death of osmanthus are watered to death.
But Mr. Zhou is not a novice after all. This old Jingui is not just raised, but Mr. Zhou has been raised at home for a few years and moved to the college for half a year. How can there be a problem in watering?
At this moment, these students are waiting for Mr. Zhou to deny Nie Yun's guess!
Let this arrogant guy know that the cultivation of flower and wood bonsai is not possible to see some information on the Internet. The experience of personal practice is the most important thing!
"Young man, you're right!"
However, at this time, something surprising happened. When Mr. Zhou heard that Nie Yun had said the reason for the problem of the old golden osmanthus before, the surprise flashed in his eyes, and finally nodded slowly and admitted that Nie Yun's guess was correct.
When Mr. Zhou said this, all the students present were stunned, including Tian Tian, and there was also a trace of experience on their faces. Although Nie Yun is her little uncle, Tian Tian still prefers to believe in Zhou Lao between Nie Yun and Zhou Lao, who is an authority in the flower bonsai industry. Now Nie Yun actually said the reason why the old Jin Gui was sick, and he was admitted by Mr. Zhou. Obviously, it also showed that Nie Yun did have a lot of achievements on the osmanthus.
And the other students, except for the shock at this moment, are unbelievable!
Wang Hao's face turned red, and he was almost embarrassed to find a seam to get in. Fortunately, those students are paying attention to Mr. Zhou at this moment. They want to hear Mr. Zhou's specific explanation, but no one has noticed Wang Hao.
"It's also that I didn't take good care of this old Jin Gui!"
Mr. Zhou sighed, cleared his throat slightly, and said.
"About two months ago, I went to Yunan Province to attend a bonsai forum, which was delayed for a period of time. I asked a doctoral student to take care of this old golden osmanthus. Who would have thought that the boy was busy with a project and didn't pay much attention to this pot of old golden osmanthus. Occasionally, he watered it, and only half of it was not watered thoroughly. The old golden osmanthus leaves are a little dry.
"When he found something wrong, he quickly watered more water. Previously, I was afraid that the flower pot would leak and it would not be easy to clean, and the hole at the bottom of the pot was blocked. As a result, water accumulated in the pot, and the old golden osmanthus also rotted. When I came back, it would be such a scene..."
As Mr. Zhou said, he shook his head gently, showing extreme regret on his face.
"Speaking of which, I also blame me. If I had called back to remind me when I was in southern Henan, I wouldn't have had such a situation..."
The osmanthus is afraid of watering half of the water, and the other is afraid of accumulating water. However, this old osmanthus takes up both of them. After two months of tossing, it is normal to become like this.
Old Jin Gui has become like this. Even if Mr. Zhou complains about the doctoral student under him, it won't help. There is no way. Mr. Zhou can only ask two students to help him move this old Jin Gui back to a small courtyard on the campus of the Agricultural University. He hopes that under his careful care, he can still have a glimmer of life.
"Zhou Lao doesn't need to blame himself too much. Maybe it's this old golden osmanthus, and there is such a disaster in his life!"
Nie Yun's expression was indifferent, and he was not complacent because he saw the cause of the old golden osmanthus.
Just now, I also used Lingmu pupil. When I saw that the root of this old osmanthus was extremely inefficient in absorbing aura, I knew that the old osmanthus had rotten roots, so I guessed that it was caused by watering. In terms of experience alone, Nie Yun is not only a little different from Zhou Lao, but also compared with some osmanthus lovers who have raised osmanthus for three or two years.
"However, since I said that I was sure to treat this old osmanthus, I didn't talk about it casually. As long as Mr. Zhou is willing to give up his love, I will do my best to keep it from dying!"
Nie Yun said in a positive tone.
The students around looked at Nie Yun. Although they didn't say anything more, they obviously doubted Nie Yun.
It can see the cause of this old osmanthus at a glance, which can at most show that Nie Yun has rich experience, but to say that Nie Yun is more confident than Zhou Lao to cure this old osmanthus, these agricultural college students naturally still don't believe it.
"Young man, I, Zhou Mingyang, keep my word. Since you have told the cause of this old osmanthus, I will naturally transfer it to you. Young man, make an offer!"
Mr. Zhou said decisively, but looking at his expression, he obviously didn't trust Nie Yun very much.
Nie Yun doesn't mind this at all. He is young and inexperienced. Before today, I haven't even been in contact with the flower bonsai industry, and there is no reputation in this circle. It's normal for Mr. Zhou not to believe in himself.
To make Mr. Zhou look at himself with new eyes, it is far from enough to talk about it before. It must rely on actual performance. If I can really bring this old golden osmanthus back to life, it goes without saying that Mr. Zhou will naturally be convinced at that time!
And now, Nie Yun first wants to take down this old golden osmanthus.
"500!"
Unceremoniously, Nie Yun said a price.
At the price of500, you can also buy a good osmanthus bonsai in the flower and bird market. Of course, it is only limited to "good". It is not a boutique, or even a top-quality product. It can only be ordinary, and it is difficult to be elegant.
This old golden osmanthus, if it is healthy, will definitely be worth more than 300,000 yuan, or even higher. But now this old golden osmanthus is, after all, sickly ill, and the value is not one in ten. Nie Yun's bid of 500 yuan, which is not less.
Hearing Nie Yun's offer, Mr. Zhou slowly shook his head.
"Young man, my old osmanthus was bought from the south eight years ago. When I bought it, the price was 50,000 yuan. Originally, it was planted on the ground. I put it in a flower pot and carefully cultivated it. It was not easy to survive in the north. If you offer this price, it is 1% of its original price. Isn't it too little? Mr. Zhou looked at Nie Yun and said slowly.
The 50,000 yuan eight years ago was definitely a high price at that time. In addition, this old osmanthus was planted from ground to a potted plant, and under the careful care of Mr. Zhou, it gradually adapted to the northern climate. In this case, it is normal for the price to increase by several times or more than ten times.
At this moment, Mr. Zhou doesn't want to scare off Nie Yun with a high price.
The main reason is that Nie Yun can pay for this old osmanthus, which represents the importance Nie Yun attaches to this old osmanthus.
If a cabbage price buys this old golden osmanthus, it is hard to say whether Nie Yun will take good care of it and bring it back to life.
If you buy it back at a high price, Nie Yun will definitely pay attention to this old golden osmanthus and will try his best to save it. More money, less money, Mr. Zhou doesn't care. Mr. Zhou cares about this bonsai itself. He doesn't want such a boutique to die easily!
"If it is a healthy plant, not to mention 50,000, it is 500,000, it is also worth the price. However... Mr. Zhou, this is a disease after all, and the risk is too high. If it were someone else, I'm afraid I wouldn't want 500 yuan!"
Nie Yun gently stroked the withered yellow leaf of the old Jingui and said.
"Young man, this is a good disease, but if you can save it, you will make a lot of money. Well, five thousand yuan, you can move away!" Mr. Zhou said a price.
"Five thousand yuan, it's too expensive!"
Nie Yun shook his head.
Although I praised Haikou, it is unknown whether I can save this old golden osmanthus or not. The risk of such a high price is not small.
"Lao Zhou, even if I am sure to save this old golden osmanthus, I still don't know what it will look like after saving it. If one or two old roots die, or one or two forked, I'm afraid this old golden osmanthus is not a boutique. The value should also be greatly reduced. Five thousand yuan, it's too high!" Nie Yun said.
The reason why this old golden osmanthus can become a boutique has a lot to do with its dragon claw roots and tridents.
Even if it can barely be saved, there is no guarantee that every rhizome can survive. It is normal to die one or two roots and break one or two forks. And if one root is broken, the "dragon claw" will lack one finger, and the value of the whole bonsai will fall more than ten times!
"Three thousand yuan, it can't be less, how about it?" Mr. Zhou also knew that Nie Yun's words were reasonable and took the initiative to reduce 2,000.
The agricultural college students around were stunned and watched Zhou Lao and Nie Yun bargain. At this time, Mr. Zhou was not like a professor at all, but an old man who set up stalls and sold bonsai in the flower and bird market.
Flowers, birds and antiques are about interest. No matter what kind of things you buy, just be happy. So generally speaking, even if the price is bargained, there is a limit, which will not hurt the harmony and make sellers and buyers unhappy.
Generally speaking, buyers can press the price, but there should be a reason. You can point out the defects of things and prove that it is not worth the price, and the seller is also convinced!
Hearing that Mr. Zhou set the price of this old golden osmanthus at more than 3,000 yuan, Nie Yun took a long breath.
With a little regret, Nie Yun shook his head.
Such a price has exceeded Nie Yun's psychological price limit. If Mr. Zhou insists on this price, Nie Yun is even ready to give up!
"Zhou Lao, to be honest, 3,000 yuan is not expensive. I have 3,000 yuan in my hand now!" Nie Yun looked directly at Zhou Lao and said without concealment.
"Oh?"
Mr. Zhou said "Oh" and waited for Nie Yun's follow-up.
"However, this 3,000 yuan is the living expenses I brought to my niece. My niece's family is relatively difficult. The tuition fees are all student loans, and the living expenses are also accumulated by ordinary work and study. Although my family is not good, I should also help. Mr. Zhou, you old golden osmanthus, I only pay a thousand. If Mr. Zhou refuses to give up his love, it can only be said that I have no relationship with this old golden osmanthus!" Nie Yun took a look at Tian Tian beside him and resolutely said to Mr. Zhou.