Zhu Bo followed her look and couldnâthelp but busted out laughing, âLooks like Miss Cheng has her mind set onInnkeeper Zhu. Well, if thatâs the case, letâs just have Innkeeper Zhu staybehind. Deacon Bai can take over the matters of Lai Yue Inn for the time being.You two can transition when Innkeeper Zhu return!â
âYes, young lord!â
The two mentioned replied immediately.Innkeeper Zhu looked very happy. One could see that he was excited about thisnew assignment.
Deacon Baiâs look didnât change too muchbut a hint of disappointment flashed past his eyes. He tried to cover up asbest he could but Cheng Xiao Xiao still caught sight of it.
Cheng Xiao Xiao didnât have too muchagainst Deacon Bai. He was a well spoken and measured individual; however, whencomparing to Innkeeper Zhu, he lacked some of the compassion and a little moreutility-focused. That was why she preferred Innkeeper Zhu.
After that was settled, Cheng Xiao Xiaothought of something else. She looked back at the wealthy man and becamehopeful.
Zhu Bo felt very uncomfortable under hergaze. He felt as though he had became a prey. It seemed ludicrous but he,indeed, felt that way. Given his status, very few dare to stare at him thatway.
Naturally, he didnât sense any malicefrom her but he was curious. With a bitter smile he said, âMiss Cheng, if thereis anything else, do share. If itâs anything that I could do, I will try mybest to help. Howâs that?â
âOkay, you said it!â She didnât expecthim to be so generous. This was an equivalent to handing over her a blank checkand letting her fill in any amount she desired!
âWould I misspeak in front of the MissCheng?â
Of course there were reasons why Zhu Bodared to be so agreeable. No matter what it was in this world, he would mostlikely have some inventory in his possession. Afterall, he was called the invisibletycoon for a reason.\nCheng Xiao Xiao was very pleased withthe amount of certainty in his reply. She nodded happily and said, âWonderful,in that case, I am not going to beat around the bush. I need some preciousherbs, fruit trees, or enchanted stones, vicious beasts. I would like tocollect these items, the more variety in species the better. As for thequantity, I donât need a lot of them, three or so of each will be sufficient. Iwonder if the young lord might be able to help us in collecting these items?â
âWell⌠Miss Cheng needs these items?âZhu Bo never would have expected that to be her ask in a million years.
With a nonchalant look, Cheng Xiao Xiaonodded slightly at him, âYes, these are what I need. I wonder if the young lordmight be able to help?â
âSure, not a problem. I will arrange forpeople to send them over. Naturally, some of the items we will need to get ourhands on them first, we they might arrive separately. Will that be okay withyou, Miss Cheng?â
âThat I understand, young lord. Forherbs and fruit trees, ideally Iâd prefer live specimens. Surely, seeds will befine as well. Rest be assured, regardless of how much you are able to send us,we will be willing to offer you a discount in our deal.
âOkay, I trust you, Miss Cheng!â
Zhu Bo agreed to that happily. As far ashe was concerned, all he needed to do was to give the order for those workingfor him to keep an eye out on the items that Cheng Xiao Xiao asked for. He hadnothing to lose at all. He would love to have as many of these kinds of dealsas possible!â
âMaster Cheng, since we plan onestablishing a long-term deal. What we you say we set a price up front? Itseemed that we have underpaid the Chengâs in the last couple trades, weapologize for that!â\nEven though he said he was apologetic,he didnât seem to feel that way at all from his look. Cheng Xiao Xiao couldnâthelp but to shake her head. All merchants are sly; the more they make thebetter. Whoâd ever feel apologetic about a deal?
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