"Buddy, we're both in business here, and experts like us don't speak like laymen. My wife and I came to Longmen Town on purpose, well informed. You know better than us whether or not your goods are genuine. I fancy these few items; just name your price, and if it's right, I'll buy them." Lin Yue had hawked and run various small businesses for the sake of living and tuition fees. She was well aware of the tricks in such matters, and besides, this lad wasn't as shrewd as she was. Her words sounded quite credible, indeed.
Upon hearing Lin Yue's words, the stall vendor's bluster deflated in an instant, and a smile reappeared on his face. "So, you're an insider. Well, in that case, I won't bother with making up a price. Let's say the brush pot here has a fixed price of two hundred taels."