I Really Didn’t Want to Increase My Favorability!

Chapter 143

Not long after, a very stylish middle-aged man with long hair, dressed in a very Japanese-style outfit, walked out. He was carrying a long car windshield wiper, resting on his shoulder, giving off a samurai vibe.

“Is that your dad?” Xu Lin asked, somewhat incredulously.

“Um, Dad, you’re so non-mainstream.”

“Well, you’re still young, you don’t know how cool your dad looks like this.”

“Anyway, I think my hairstyle is easier to clean, just rinse it with water.”

“That’s true.”

Xu Lin glanced at his crew cut; his own hair seemed to have grown a bit messy.

It seems he can choose whether to cut it short or, like the other party, get a nice hairstyle.

“Dad, my classmate Xu Lin said he wants to buy some audio equipment.”

“Oh? Coincidentally, I’ve got a batch of good goods over here, although they’re not firsthand. They haven’t been repaired, but they’re in very good condition. Follow me.”

The other party waved to him and walked inside, and Xu Lin followed suit.

Following into the back of the shop, the space wasn’t particularly large, but it was about a dozen square meters, with many large and small boxes piled up at the moment.

He opened an energy-saving light, groped around each box, and finally sat on the ground, forcefully inserting the windshield wiper, then prying it open! Inside the box, Xu Lin saw bags of collar clip wheat of various models and brands.

But he didn’t really understand, so he could only hope that the other party would give him something practical and affordable, considering he’s his son’s classmate.

“I have options in various price ranges. I can offer imported major brands, domestic major brands, as well as smaller brands. Of course, there are also some miscellaneous brands priced at 20 or 30 yuan.”

“When it comes to recording music, which one is better?”

“Indoors or outdoors?”

“Indoors.”

“That’s easy to handle then. Depending on your requirements, if they’re too professional, I might not have them here. I’d need to order them specifically for you, but for the usual ones, I have them in stock. Recording videos is still feasible.”

“How much approximately?”

“These two, they’re of good quality and haven’t undergone major repairs. One is 600 yuan, the other 800 yuan.”

Boss Hei brought over a big box and took out two microphones. There were various sizes and types, including those used for movie filming, although their conditions weren’t great.

While the other party was speaking, Xu Lin’s eyes lit up as he noticed a small, yet exquisite microphone tucked away in the corner of the box.

He’s also very familiar with it. He has seen it at Teacher Guan’s place. Although it’s not the one he used this morning, that one’s even better.

Teacher Guan, who is she? Teacher Guan is a super awesome musician. She definitely won’t buy something inferior, this one is absolutely good.

“How much is this?”

“Hey, you’ve got a good eye. You really don’t understand?”

“I really don’t understand, but this one looks good, and the size is just right.”

“That’s expensive.”

“You say how much money…” Xu Lin heard the word ‘expensive’ and couldn’t help but swallow hard.

“3,000 yuan.”

“Alright, I’ll buy it.”

“You’re not going to haggle, huh? What if I rip you off?” The other party joked and then took out the microphone.

“Well, don’t I trust you, Uncle?”

“Haha, alright, since you put it that way, I’ll cut you a deal and give you a discount on the lapel mic later.”

“By the way, I’ll go test it first to see if there are any issues.”

“Okay.”

The other party took the microphone and walked to a small workbench not far away, where they plugged in the cables.

After singing a few off-key verses and navigating through the twists and turns of the song, he nodded.

“Alright, I got this one for 2700. Subtracting the delivery fee, I’m only making 200 yuan off you.”

“Uncle, can you recommend another lapel microphone?”

“I’ll pick a few for you. What price range are you looking at? You seem to have money to spare. The best ones?”

“How much for the best ones?”

“You kid, you’ve really got money. I haven’t heard of any rich kids among my son’s classmates.”

“I’m not from a wealthy family. I’m just planning to shoot a video in my free time to earn some extra cash.”

“Alright, but you’re not using your parents’ money, right?”

“Dad, what are you talking about? He’s ranked second in our class and top 40 in our year, a model student.” Hei Yuanliang walked in from outside and defended him to his father.

“He’s number two, but what’s your ranking, kid?!”

“You guys continue picking, I’ll go watch the door.” Hei Yuanliang pretended not to hear, turned his head, and quickly walked out.

“This kid~ By the way, the most expensive one I have here is this brand you picked.”

“I bought it for 2100, as I said, the previous one earned me only some profit, and this one I’ll give you a discount. Both together, you take out 5,000 yuan.”

“That means you only made 100 yuan?”

“Earning some is not bad. Such expensive items are not easy to sell. It’s just for show in my shop, displayed in the showcase.”

“Alright, here’s 5,000 yuan.” Xu Lin also took out a wad of money from his pocket, counted out 50 bills, and handed it over.

“You count.”

“Don’t worry, I’ll wrap it up for you and give you a maintenance code. If there are any problems within a year, repairs will be free.”

The other party casually placed the money on the table, then took the two devices to the workbench, starting to wipe and adjust them.

Xu Lin found this Uncle Hei quite interesting, very charismatic. He thought he might visit again in the future if he needed anything.

“Okay, I’ve packed it up.”

He handed over two boxes and a gift bag, all very beautifully done, not using packaging boxes from other electronic products, but resembling gift boxes.

There were many Velcro stickers on the boxes, and the date was written with an oil pen, but it was done in a patterned way, which made him burst into laughter.

“It’s quite cute. Has uncle been to Japan?”

“I went there in my early years.”

“Don’t listen to my dad boasting. Since I became sensible, he has never traveled far. Who would believe him?”

Hei Yuanliang forgot his father’s questioning just now and poked his head out again.

“You, you’re just good at arguing with me, huh!”

“I’m just telling the truth.”

“I really went there, I’m too lazy to argue with you. Look, your classmate has good taste.”

“Hmph.”

“You’re asking for a beating!”

“By the way, uncle. I also need something for lighting.”

“Here, take this. A new one is only 200 yuan. I’ve used this one before, consider it a gift.”

The other party threw a circular fill light directly into his bag.

“I can’t take this for free.”

“No worries. It’s not that much, just come back next time.”

“Alright then. Whenever there’s a need, I’ll come to you first.”

“Okay, thanks for your patronage!”

“Alright. I’m leaving now, Hei Yuanliang.”

“Okay.”

Hei Yuanliang nodded, causing Xu Lin to furrow his brow. How come this kid isn’t clever?

“I’m leaving, don’t you have anything to say?”

“?” Hei Yuanliang recalled their earlier conversation and quickly rushed to his backpack, taking out a book.

“Is it this book? Forgot to give it to you.”

Xu Lin also casually took it over and put it in the bag containing the microphone.

“I’m leaving.”

“Yeah, remember to return the book to me.”

“Got it. If the content of this book is useful, I’ll also give you one next time.”

“Okay.” Both of them smiled knowingly.

Xu Linkai walked out of the store happily, secretly opening a book to glance inside. Several CDs were tucked in it. He hoped they weren’t the ones he had already studied.

With that, he walked toward the outside, but halfway there, he saw a mobile phone store. It was where he had bought his first smartphone years ago.

He suddenly remembered that Bai Xiaoxiao didn’t have her own phone, and many times he couldn’t reach her.

So, he made up his mind and walked towards the mobile phone store. But just as he approached the entrance, a girl wearing a hooded sweatshirt came out.

Although he didn’t see her face, he instinctively glanced back.

Because of the small broken station logo on the clothes the other party is wearing, it seems intriguing; they might be in the same industry.

Well, what’s so special about being in the same industry? Let’s just pick a phone first and then hurry home to prepare for shooting the video.

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