mtl008 Chapter 248 Hotel 5
Chapter 248 Hotel 5
"Then you'd better get ready quickly, there are plenty of people eyeing this business."
The inn's reputation is ruined. Soon the news will spread, and when merchant caravans arrive, you won't have much of an advantage.
Bru casually mentioned a few things, but he did hope that the other party could secure the city's spot.
After all, compared to those who don't know his background, this guy at least has some principles and is trustworthy.
"Alright, we haven't had lunch yet. Here's some food."
"You're eating here!"
The boss looked around at the people drinking. He had personally invited them here, and the previous guests had all been cleared out, making it quite secluded.
But this is right across from the bar, where the best bartenders are. And this guy in front of me, who's not only not drinking, is actually going to eat here!
His heart ached. "Just imagine how much cash you'd make to attract all those drinking customers to this place!"
Eating here is a terrible waste!
"Why not?" Bru glanced at the boss, rolled his eyes speechlessly. This guy was obsessed with money!
He loosened his grip, leaving five khassin coins on the bar, and then raised his chin to ask a question.
"Oh! Sure, why not! Young master, please eat and drink well! I'll have the food served right away."
The boss's attitude instantly did a complete 180-degree turn. He reached out and, with a smile, tucked Kasikorn into his pocket.
"You stay here, I still have questions for you. Let him go!"
Blue pointed to the bartender who was pretending to be busy wiping glasses.
The bartender paused for a moment when he saw him pointing at him: "Ah! Me?"
"What are you all standing there for? Didn't you see the young master give the order?"
The boss glared at the clueless employee. Upon receiving the boss's order, the bartender quickly put down his equipment and headed to the kitchen.
"Tell the kitchen to bring out all of my signature dishes!"
The boss added a reminder, and the bartender quickly said he understood.
"Young Master, what do you want to know?"
The owner tapped the bar lightly, the meaning was clear.
"You're such a money-grubber!" Blue complained, but still took out a kassikin coin and handed it to the other person.
"Is Count Cusang in town? If not, when will he return?"
"Young master, you're quite lucky! Count Cussam is in the city!" The shopkeeper's eyes lit up, and he whispered, "Young Master Blue, what good stuff have you gotten this time? Can I take a look?"
"You?" Bru looked the other person up and down, his tone disdainful: "I've always done big business, when did you get involved in this?"
"Hey, when it comes to making money, having more ways means more money. Don't underestimate me just because I run a tavern."
There are quite a few customers. If there are any good items, reselling them can bring in some income! Don't worry, I have the money; I definitely won't offer a lower price than Count Cousin."
Meanwhile, Yan Ji explained to Cheng Jiu that the reason they stayed in this city was to sell some of their goods.
They bought a lot of goods on their round trip, but not all of them could be sold at high prices in the capital. Some goods were much cheaper than in other places.
Therefore, they would basically sell those goods in the frontier. Everyone knows that the frontier is harsh and cold, and some goods that cannot be sold at a price in the capital can be sold at a high price here.
Count Cussam was a rare wealthy and powerful figure in the city, and if he was in town, almost every caravan would choose to trade with him first.
He's incredibly generous, buys a lot of goods, and pays in cash—he's practically a god of wealth!
However, Count Cusang's territory was not in this city; he was merely holding a nominal post. If the Count was not present, most of his goods would be resold at the market.
It can be considered a type of black market, except that the border region has brought the black market into the open.
Of course, all the goods that Count Cussang didn't want would eventually be resold at the market, so the initial plan was to stay for seven days to allow enough time.
Besides reselling these goods, they also buy some goods that are popular in the capital city. In addition to the capital city, they also pass through some cities along the way, and they resell the goods that are common in the border regions but scarce in these cities.
This is also a relatively high-income method, and the profits over time can be quite substantial.
Cheng Jiu looked like he had learned something new, which Yan Ji found very pleasing.
As the food was served, Yan Ji called to Cheng Jiu, "Don't worry about it, young master, let's eat first and let him talk business with the boss!"
On the other side, the young master handed the goods list to the boss, who was enthusiastically discussing the goods to be bought and sold.
The atmosphere was surprisingly harmonious.
There's a lot to say about this, since the boss is definitely aiming to maximize profits, and not all the goods inside are popular.
He wanted some goods that would maximize his profits, but Blue certainly wouldn't sell them like that. All the good ones had already been picked over, so how could his remaining goods still be competitive?
The two discussed this matter back and forth, and came up with a result that satisfied both parties.
Before they could reach a conclusion over there, the food was already finished. Therefore, Yan Ji ordered another dish for Brudo and instructed the bartender to bring it out after Brudo finished his discussion.
Then he pulled Cheng Jiu out of the hotel.
The team members didn't wait for Bru, and Bru seemed used to it; the team atmosphere is really good.
Cheng Jiu sighed, "If other teams didn't wait for their leader, wouldn't they rebel?"
The fact that they can do this only shows that the team members have a harmonious relationship, trust each other, and understand each other's character.
"You guys don't need to follow anymore, it's our time now." Yan Ji waved to the remaining men.
The men didn't say they would follow, but instead put their arms around each other's shoulders and went to a tavern to relax.
After a bumpy journey, they also needed to relax.
Cheng Jiu followed behind Yan Ji and the others to find their own fun.
"This border region can't compare to the capital, but the clothes and jewelry here are quite interesting."
As she spoke, Yan Ji led Cheng Jiu into a shop, which was obviously a shop that specialized in selling dresses and jewelry.
The shop was crowded. Judging from the customers' identities, behavior, and the people accompanying them, they were clearly ladies of some status.
"Xiao Jiu, take whatever you like, I'll pay for it."
"And you guys, I won't forget you either, feel free to take whatever you want." Yan Ji waved her hand, very generously.
"Then Sister Yan is going to have to bleed a lot today!" The other two didn't refuse, but instead teased her.
"Little girl, do I need this? Go get it!"
Yan Ji glared at her two best friends and gave Cheng Jiu a push. Seeing this, Cheng Jiu couldn't refuse, so she pretended to look at the jewelry.
Yan Ji then walked toward the proprietress who greeted her as she entered.
Seeing Cheng Jiu's gaze, Zhu Yu explained, "Sister has a good eye. The jewelry she chooses can sell well in the royal city, so she will specially select some shops to purchase a batch of jewelry to sell in the royal city."
This portion of the income doesn't go to the caravan; it's her personal earnings. Don't worry, she's very wealthy. Plus, being a major client of the owner here gives her a discount!
Not only do caravans not interfere with Yan Ji's business, but her younger sister does not interfere either. This is Yan Ji's skill!
Cheng Jiu hadn't expected that Yan Ji, who seemed so carefree, actually had such excellent taste. It was such a stark contrast. If it were the other two, she wouldn't have found it strange, but appearances can be deceiving!
Cheng Jiu, being sensible, didn't disturb Yan Ji's business conversation. She was more interested in the fabrics here, wondering how they compared to the fabrics from their cultivation world.