Chapter 42 - 042 Temptation from the City Lord
After Luo Congwen agreed, Song Qing and Zhu Huan also did so without hesitation. Previously, Luo Congwen had casually given Lin Bai two hundred taels. Those who could mingle with him naturally had similar wealth; five thousand taels was not a large sum to them.
What they valued was Lin Bai himself and the intriguing Chef’s Divine Food Stall. Many people knew how to do business, but few, like Lin Bai, had innovated in such a manner.
Besides, Lin Bai had also managed to create the Heavenly Remnant Collection. Investing in him was a guaranteed profit. Lin Bai repeatedly claimed to be a businessman, yet none of his actions were things a typical businessman would dare to do. The young lords trusted their judgment.
That the three readily joined was within Lin Bai’s expectations. Moreover, he valued not their money, but the wealth and connections behind them. In any world, one could never succeed alone. The game could be released at any moment. In this world where chaos might erupt at any time, all NPCs were his natural allies. Therefore, he would diligently cultivate relationships with those from the lower classes, like blacksmiths and carpenters, while also nurturing his ties with noble scions like Luo Congwen. Lin Bai was rapidly integrating into this unfamiliar world through various means. Faced with the disorderly players, all the world’s NPCs should unite and become like family.
Lin Bai smiled. "Gentlemen..."
"Brother Lin, calling us ’Gentlemen’ sounds distant. You can just call me by my name," Song Qing, now completely relaxed, said with a wave of his hand.
"Old Song is right. Once we’ve invested, we’re partners," Luo Congwen chuckled. "Speaking of which, this is my first time doing business!"
"First, find me a pair of pants to change into, then we can discuss everything else," Zhu Huan said, glancing at them and gritting his teeth threateningly. "Also, no one is allowed to talk about what happened today."
The group exchanged knowing smiles.
Jimmy Navada floated before Zhu Huan, saying respectfully, "Young Master Zhu, please follow me upstairs."
A short while later, Zhu Huan returned, freshened up. Lin Bai then said solemnly, "Brothers, the evening service begins tonight, and many people outside are waiting to see us make fools of ourselves. You’ll need to make an appearance later to drum up some business for the shop."