Chapter 784: Chapter 634, We Have Met Chapter 784: Chapter 634, We Have Met “`
Lady Shanaira's mansion.
“Lady Shanaira, this exhibition was conducted too successfully.”
“Your business intuition and judgment are admirable.”
“Yes, and it's the first time someone thought of holding an exhibition of this kind.”
Inside the living room, representatives of various commerce associations continually spoke words of praise.
Pen sales had already started, and with queues for purchasing, naturally, they were not needed.
More concerning were the plans behind Gold and Silver Island.
From early morning, items had been continuously placed here, and more and more people gathered.
Listening to everyone's flattery, Lady Shanaira wore a smile and spoke lightly, “You flatter me; it's also thanks to everyone's support that the exhibition succeeded.”
Her tone was calm, but her heart was somewhat proud.
The Wood Elves had given her an honorary chairman position, basically leaving her with no say in the Starflower Commerce Association.
Wu Heng was still in the process of repaying his debt.
The terms settled with the Wood Elves stated an annual number of orders was the condition for Shanaela to return.
The success of this exhibition–all the praise from both big and small commerce associations–
also proved her own ability.
The matters of the Gold and Silver Island exhibition would surely be reported back to the Wood Elves internally.
By then, the Elder's Council would realize–
driving her out was a loss to Starflower, a loss to the Wood Elves.
The crowd engaged in another round of polite conversation.
One of the Short people, stroking his beard, said, “Lady Shanaira, now that the pens have been put up for sale, are there any internal updates regarding the remaining two items?”
The rest immediately quieted down.
Lady Shanaira picked up her tea cup, took an elegant sip, and smiled while shaking her head, “I can't say, the Island Master doesn't allow us to speak of it outside.”
Hearing there indeed were internal updates, everyone's eyes lit up.
“Lady Shanaira, give us a hint.”
“Exactly, we're all so familiar with each other, if you let something slip, we won't talk about it elsewhere.”
“Yes….”
Lady Shanaira set down her water cup, pretending to have made some decision, and said in a low voice, “Then I will reveal a bit, but don't spread it outside.”
Everyone nodded, looking serious.
Lady Shanaira continued, “In the following days, watches will be put up for sale, but they are very complex to craft, hence only a limited quantity will be available.”
In the next few days.
It would probably take about three to five days.
It seems, one must prepare the money to make a purchase ahead of time.
“What about the Strengthening Potion?” someone asked further.
Lady Shanaira continued, “You should understand the significance of the Elixir; not to mention ourselves, once the news spreads, Royal Nobles from all places will arrange for their representatives to come and purchase, and the quantity is even less, so it's very possible that it will be sold at auction.”
“If it goes to auction, there should be even more people participating.”
“Special Item Elixirs are inherently valuable; with such an elixir, the price is likely to skyrocket to an exorbitant level.”
“By then, the Blood Clan, Elf Race, those ancient beings who live long but can't break through, would probably be willing to spend their entire fortune at the auction.”
“Now that you mention it, I feel hopeless about getting one.”
After listening to Lady Shanaira, the people below started discussing among themselves.
Lady Shanaira continued to drink her tea, listening to the discussions across from her, the news about watches and Elixirs would also spread through these people.
Expecting higher prices later, they would be mentally prepared, as the items were scarce.
After the people in attendance discussed for a while,
Lady Shanaira put down her teacup, “Since everyone is here, I have something to say as well.”
All eyes turned towards her.
Lady Shanaira then said, “I have some orders from Gold and Silver Island here, take a look. Gold and Silver Island has a very good reputation, and moreover, long-term, large-scale purchasing, Starflower can't swallow it all at once.”
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The female housekeeper behind him took out a stack of documents and handed them over.
Shanaira glanced at them, “This is an order for fine steel, this one for net-woven fabric, and here are orders for copper coins, white gunpowder, ordinary steel, fine iron…”
One by one, the orders were placed on the table, and the others stood up to take those related to their own commerce associations.
The expressions on their faces were a mixture of surprise and curiosity.
Does Gold and Silver Island need so many things?
…
City hall, in the conference room.
“Lord Island Master.” Five women dressed in brightly colored long dresses, gave a slight curtsy, their loose necklines falling to reveal ample and snowy skin.
Wu Heng had received a notification from Andre Willow in the morning that someone wanted to adapt a novel.
He thought it was the same bard as last time, but instead, so many women entered.
Wu Heng briefly scanned them, paying special attention to the last one.
Unlike the flamboyantly dressed ones before her, the last one was more covered up, and her aura was also different.
Returning his gaze, he looked at the women and said, “Sit down. Do you want to change Beni's story?”
The women sat down, and the one leading them said with a smile, “Lord Island Master, we are maid servants at the tavern on the island. We don't want to do this for a lifetime. We heard that the bard received your permission to adapt the Great Detective story, and we would like to try as well.”
The woman spoke, her eyes occasionally glancing this way with care.
She appeared somewhat timid.
“You also want to adapt the Great Detective story?” Wu Heng raised an eyebrow.
“We want to change Miss Beni's story,” the woman immediately replied.
Beni's story, no wonder.
He had thought they wanted to perform in drag, women dressing as men.
Seeing Wu Heng didn't speak, the woman quickly added, “Lord Island Master, we… we also aspire to become people like Beni, with goals and direction.”
The Great Detective story told of a genius from the lower classes who, through his unique talents, solved case after case.
Beni's story, on the other hand, more directly inspired the women of the island from less fortunate backgrounds.
Especially the tavern maids, who set Beni as their goal.
“What profession are you?” Wu Heng asked.
“We have no profession, but we have been in contact with a few bards who will teach us somewhat, and we will strive to perform this story well,” the woman said hurriedly, then stood up to give a curtsy, “Please believe in us.”
Professional Scrolls were not expensive, considering these maids.
It should be no problem for them to change profession, more likely they lacked a clear goal.
After changing profession, they would still need a lot of time to progress along the professional path, and combat professions even more so would require many weapons and equipment.
Wu Heng looked at them one by one and said, “Alright, I agree. Study hard, and if this path suits you, come and I will prepare Professional Scrolls for you.”
The women suddenly looked up, as if they could not believe it would be this simple.
The other party had agreed right away and even seemed quite supportive of them doing this.
“Really, my lord?” the leading woman's voice was a bit excited.
“Yes, really. Go back and rehearse, and if you can put on the play, come to the city hall to get the Professional Scrolls,” Wu Heng said with a smile.
“Thank you, Lord Island Master,” the women said again in gratitude.
“It's alright. Go back and practice well,” Wu Heng said.
The women nodded, gave a curtsy, and retreated out of the room.
…
After the others had left, the figure in the back wearing a hood didn't leave the room.
Wu Heng looked at the figure with curiosity, “Aren't you with them?”
The figure removed the hood, revealing golden hair and a delicate face.
She was young and very beautiful, a fine example of the Human Race.
Moreover, just by standing there, she radiated a certain presence.
She performed a lady's curtsy and spoke, “Brittany has seen the Lord Island Master.”
“Do we know each other?”
The other party looked up slightly, staring intently and said, “Lord Island Master, we have met in Netalee City; I exchanged a Special Item for an Elixir from you.”
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