Once upon a time, there was a person in Chu who knew that Zheng liked the night pearl best. This night pearl can emit strange light at night, which is very beautiful, so he bought this jade and returned it. He hopes to get a good price in Zheng. So he called a craftsman and asked him to make a box out of a piece of sandalwood. Businessmen in Chu told him to carve the best dragons and the best phoenixes very carefully. The box is finished. Very delicate and beautiful! The merchants in Chu were very satisfied. Then, the night pearl was carefully placed in the box.

After that, he came to the place where Zheng sold jewelry. I found the most conspicuous place and shouted, "sell the night pearl!" Sell the luminous pearl! ..... "Instantly attracted a large audience to watch the Night Pearl, and there were many discussions. Someone said, "This box is really beautiful, but I think the night pearl is more beautiful." Others said: "This night pearl is priceless, as round as a pearl, as transparent as a crystal, and as shiny as a diamond. It's so beautiful! " But no one dared to ask what the price was. Finally, a rich man's son came and took a fancy to this beautiful box at first sight, thinking: This box is really beautiful, so I bought it. Zheng Qinwang said with a smile, how much is it? "The merchant of Chu said," Five thousand two hundred gold. " Prince Zheng was surprised and said, "This is too expensive!" Chu merchants said categorically: "Such a rare treasure can't be without a penny." Prince Zheng said helplessly, "All right! I bought it. He opened it and found a bead inside. He smiled and said, "This bead is not in this box. Here it is. "Chu Shang was shocked and secretly pleased: this man is really unreal and stupid. He said happily, "son, you really have a good eye and know the goods!" The more he listened, the happier he became. When the merchants of Chu saw him go, they all ran away. One of them kindly said to his son, "That box is priceless. This box can be bought for a dozen taels.". "My son was sorry to hear that, so he hurried to catch up, but he didn't catch up in the end.

During the Spring and Autumn Period, there was a businessman in the State of Chu who specialized in selling jewelry. On one occasion, he went to Qi State to sell jewelry. For the sake of good business, he specially made many small boxes with precious wood, which were beautifully carved and decorated, so that the boxes would give off a fragrance, and then put the jewels in the boxes.

An A Zheng citizen was wandering in the street and saw a jeweler. He stepped forward and the businessman recommended a piece of jewelry for him. Zheng Guoren said after reading it; "This jewelry is good. What smells so good? " The merchant said, "this is the fragrance from the box where the jewels are stored." Zheng Guoren looked at it and said, what a beautiful box! It must be very precious! " The businessman said, "Of course, such expensive jewelry must be accompanied by an expensive box!" " "Zheng Guoren likes this box very much, so he said," I like this box. Sell it to me, and I can give you double the price. "After buying the box at a high price, Zheng Guoren went home happily. The businessman said inexplicably, "My jewelry is many times more expensive than the box! "Why did he buy a box and leave the jewels? This person is too strange. "

This story tells us that we should not only look at the appearance, but also look at its intrinsic value.

Three years ago, Zheng ren lost money in the market because he had no experience of putting the cart before the horse.

Three years later, he reflected on the last experience and lessons, and prepared to go to the market again and make a good choice.

This time, he polished his eyes and calculated carefully. "Don't act rashly like last time, be careful," he told himself. Reading it, I thought, "well, this should look good ... well, it's too expensive." Look at that again. " "This is not good, it is inferior jewelry at first glance."

"Don't miss passing by, come and see!" At this time, the jewelry of a vendor in front caught his attention. "ah! Finally, there is a gentleman who knows the goods. Come on, come and see, it is absolutely authentic. " Seeing that Zheng Ren had been looking at his jewelry, the vendor quickly and politely pulled him over.

With the last lesson, the people of Zheng didn't trust him easily this time, but looked at these beautiful pearls critically. "Oh, sir, you don't know that all the pearls I brought yesterday were robbed in a short time. Today, thanks to your early arrival. " After hearing what he said, Zheng Ren let his guard down. When the peddler saw it, he quickly flattered, "Do you know, sir? All the people who came to me were discerning buyers. Just now, as soon as I saw you, I knew you were very wise. You can see my pearls from so many vendors. You are definitely an expert. " Is it? Hearing this, Zheng Ren was a little happy: Well, it seems that I really read it right this time.

So he looked at the pearls with envy. "Well, that's good. It looks good. " "Yes, sir, this is a first-class imported pearl." The peddler hit the nail on the head "Do you want one?" The vendor's hospitality and praise made him a little carried away, completely forgetting the last experience and lesson, and immediately began to pretend to be generous and say, "OK! Then sell this to me! " At this time, the stall owner rolled his eyes and said, "Oh, sir, let me show you this again. This is a new bead that I picked out from 10 thousand beads and didn't want to wear. Better than the last one. Take this. " "All right, all right, I'll take it." Zheng didn't think much, so he bought this "best pearl" at a big price.

At home, Zheng opened the box and prepared to enjoy this "trophy". He touched it gently with his hand and couldn't help but sigh: "Hey, I finally got the goods!" So he gave the pearl to a good friend of his. Unexpectedly, his friend told him that what he bought was definitely not the first-class pearl he saw. What he bought was just an ordinary pearl, which was worthless at all. "How did that happen! I was fooled again! " Zheng Ren got angry and went straight to the market, but he looked around and didn't see the vendor.

"Ah-"Zheng sighed, "inexperience kills people!"

The next morning, in another market, there was a familiar cry: "Don't miss passing by, come and see!" "

Continuation of "Buying Bamboo Slips to Return to the Pearl" 4 Since the merchants of Zheng State "bought bamboo slips to return to the Pearl". He decided that he must "buy pearls back" in the future.

So he went to the store to buy pearls. As it happens, a so-called "smart" pearl dealer is selling pearls: "Come and buy them, real pearls are on sale." He went over and saw the "clever" businessman sitting in front of the pearl. The red box outside is particularly eye-catching, with faucets, flowers and trees engraved on it ... The workmanship and quality are the best in the world. Look at the pearls inside. They are crystal clear and dazzling. He took out a pearl and pretended to be an expert. He read it for a long time and couldn't put it down. So he bought a pearl and returned the box to the "clever businessman" according to the rules.

Back in the village, he began to show off everywhere: "My pearls are good goods, real goods, and no one can compare with them. Come and see them! " The villagers came to join in the fun with curiosity, and soon the villagers surrounded the place. The villagers couldn't help exclaiming, "This pearl is really good."

He rushed out of the crowd and began to show off again: "Look, how precious my pearls are!" " "

At this time, a pearl appraiser was so happy to see him, thinking that he bought real pearls, so he went over and said, "You are so stupid, the pearls are fake, can't you see?" It seems that you didn't learn the last lesson! "

He froze. ...

Continued "Buy Bamboo Slips and Return Pearls" 5 Since Zheng people bought bamboo slips and returned pearls to Chu people, they began to show off in the street.

Zheng Guoren first went to the busiest street, where people were crowded. He swaggered into the crowd and shouted, "Come and see, come and see, I have an exquisite box with two lifelike dragons and fragrant flowers on it." It cost me thirty taels of silver! " Passers-by praised: "Wow, this box is really beautiful!" ""God, how lifelike these two dragons are, and the smell is so refreshing that my fatigue disappears without a trace. " Zheng Guoren said in an ostentatious manner, "That's because I have a good eye, so I can buy this rare treasure." Then he burst out laughing. A friend of Zheng's came over and said, "Brother, your box is really exquisite. The jewels in it must be more precious. "Zheng Guoren said," I returned the jewelry and only bought the box. "My friend was surprised and said," My brother, are you stupid? "! Jewelry is actually more expensive than boxes. Zheng Guoren was surprised. His friend said, "Come on, I'll take you to buy a box and get the jewels back." When they arrived at the store, the Chu people saw it and asked hypocritically, "What do the two guests want to buy?" The friend said, "My brother bought jewelry from you, but only took the box. He gave you thirty taels of silver. Either give him jewelry or give him money. Otherwise, I will sue you so that you can't do business in the future. " The Chu people had nothing to say, so they had to return the jewels to Zheng people.

This incident tells us that we should not only look at the appearance, but also look at its inner essence, otherwise we will lose a lot.

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