Chapter 082 Fish Pond 1
The ladies arrived at the fish pond.
Surrounded by trees, the trees are straight and the vines are entangled with each other, forming a shaded path. Because it is autumn, the slightly yellow leaves have a unique charm.
There are also colorful cobblestone paths covering the entire ground, surrounded by blooming flowers, which is unique.
From time to time, the sound of birds singing could be heard, and there were some recording stones on the road, from which came some soft music, probably the songs that Lin Muqiu had specially paid the townspeople to sing.
It can be called a fish pond or even a holiday villa.
The ladies couldn't help but let out a long hiss.
It turns out that unwanted colorful rocks can be used as scenery? And it looks so beautiful!
Obviously anyone can make a recording stone, but even the emperor didn't do it, and no one in other regions made it either, let alone anyone who could have thought of so many tricks and ideas!
Is Lin Muqiu a genius? How come he always has so many fantastic ideas?
As soon as they entered, a reminder popped up:
【You have entered the holiday garden (red level)
Contents: Garden, fish pond, aquarium
Effect: This building has a miraculous effect in resisting summer disasters, and in hot and humid weather, you can feel cool and relaxed inside.
As soon as they stepped in, they couldn't help but sigh.
It was as if the whole body and mind were relaxed, and every cell was clamoring for comfort. Especially since the hot weather originally made people manic, they were directly soothed.
One of the ladies couldn't help but exclaim, "Oh my god, this is as cool as ice cream! So cool! And it's a public welfare building, free! Unlike the public college, we have to pay to enter!"
"Look at the roses, how gorgeous! Look at the fluttering butterflies, how captivating!"
"I didn't expect this lord to be so kind!"
The lady who had previously ridiculed the town had a grim expression on her face, refusing to admit it. "Nonsense! I guess it's just the effect of the summer disasters almost over! Yeah, yeah! The heatwave is almost over, why would this town waste money and effort building a resort garden?"
Marissa laughed. "Madam, what are you talking about? Is it possible that summer disasters only happen once a year? Besides, how do you know that Lin Muqiu can't make money from this?"
This undoubtedly means that she is short-sighted.
All the other ladies burst into laughter.
The lady who had spoken blushed, stiffening her neck and refusing to admit defeat. "Impossible! Who would pay for these facilities?"
The few of them stopped arguing and continued walking inside, and saw their destination, the fish pond.
The fish pond is divided into several sections. The one in the front is the sightseeing fish pond, which houses small and cute fish such as koi and goldfish. Each one is red and golden and very attractive. The fish tails swing, creating ripples, and lotus leaves float, just like a landscape poem or painting.
There were signs for "making a wish" and "praying" next to it, and even a donation box, which attracted the attention of the ladies.
This is what people in high positions of power value most.
They quickly made a wish and donated the money without hesitation.
The lady curiously asked Marissa, who was standing still, "Hey, why don't you donate?"
Marissa chuckled and said, "You really don't think this donation ID looks familiar?"
The ladies were stunned and looked at the system account above. It said [7887361], and the note next to it said [This is a special service, no refunds or exchanges]. They couldn't help but have a bad feeling.
Wait, why do they feel like they have seen this account on live broadcast?
Hey...isn't this Lin Muqiu's account number?
Ladies present:?!
Marissa smiled but said nothing.
What are you all pretending to be?
Isn't the money now in Lin Muqiu's hands?
With their ability to make money and their understanding of human nature and human hearts, can't they control you completely?
If I don't kick you guys out, aren't I just waiting for you to spend money in the town?
"Keep going," Marissa said.
Several people had tense faces, smiled awkwardly, and had no choice but to agree.
If you ask for it back or get angry, that would be really embarrassing!
Continuing forward, I saw the second section was full of fish swimming very fast. There were many people fishing by the pond, and there was a sign next to it saying "Keep Out of Deep Water".
Even Marissa, who has seen all kinds of beautiful scenery, couldn't help but sigh, "This fish pond is magnificent! You can't see the end or the bottom at a glance. It's as vast as a river or sea."
“Otherwise, how can we raise deep-sea fish?”
Just as the lady finished speaking, someone suddenly jumped out from the side and spoke, startling them.
"Beautiful ladies, I think you must need a tour guide, right?" The man took off his cowboy hat and bowed deeply.
"Tour guide?" The ladies were surprised.
"Yes," the man said seriously, "For just 15 copper coins, I'll personally greet you and show you around the various buildings! We'll also provide a professional carriage for transportation, so you can enjoy a one-stop service!"
After saying this, he paused and said, "Ladies are so beautiful and generous, you won't be reluctant to spend money, right?"
"How is it possible?" Several noble ladies shouted. They saw that many nobles around them had hired tour guides. The desire to win was like a needle pricking them. How could they lose?
The lady who spoke took out the copper coins and paid directly.
The man just smiled and said, "15 copper coins per person. Since there are five of you, I'll give you a discount. Just pay me 50."
"You cheated me--" The ladies' faces changed and they were full of anger, but they looked at each other and saw people on the street in the garden. In the end, they didn't want to lose face for 15 copper coins and make a big fuss, so they lifted their skirts and paid.
But their tightly clenched back teeth expressed their anger.
Only Marissa tutted, still smiling after paying.
The townspeople's actions reminded her of what Lin Muqiu had said at a certain auction: "Pay me 50 copper coins to watch the rest of the story."
Everyone in this town is following suit, right?
She was now becoming more and more curious about what kind of person this town lord was, as he could actually raise such smart townspeople!
The tour guide led them and introduced: "You are now in the second section of the pond, the black pit fishing section."
The ladies were so curious that they immediately put aside their unpleasantness and asked, "What is that?"
The guide smiled and said, "You can buy fish here. They are weighed at the market price, 15 copper coins per pound. You can also choose to fish, that is, catch your own fish."
“There are two ways to charge for fishing.”
"The first one is 15 copper coins per fish. Whichever fish you catch is yours, regardless of whether it's expensive or cheap."
"The second option is charged by the hour. Three hours is 40 copper coins. You can take whatever you catch."
The ladies kept looking at the small pond and couldn't help but feel surprised.
These fish are all fat and strong, swimming clumsily, and look easy to catch. Each one weighs well over 1 kilogram, which is definitely more cost-effective than weighing by kilogram!
Seeing their confusion, the tour guide said, "Don't underestimate this fish; it's actually very difficult to catch! Many ladies from the imperial capital haven't been able to catch one!"
"This fish has the power to bring blessings! You'll be very lucky if you catch it!"
Upon hearing this, everyone got excited, "Impossible! Let me try the first one!"
"I want the second option! Are you sure we'll keep whatever we catch? I can sell them later. If I catch three, I can make back my money. If I catch four, I can make a lot more."
"This project is great! It's an experience, and it doesn't cost much!"
“…”
Watching the ladies chattering, Marissa smiled again.
I said before that I would not spend money, but in the end I fell into someone's trap.
Free things are always more expensive than paid things. How come these people never understand this truth?
And the guide was deliberately luring them into a trap, so how could they not see it? Or rather, they did see it, but taking advantage is human nature.
If it were simply a fish pond, it would probably be mediocre, but Lin Muqiu is very good at one thing after another, and she won't stop until she takes the tourists' money. And the tourists are happy to help her count the money.
Lin Muqiu understands mutual benefit and win-win.
Looking at the anglers by the river, some were townspeople and some were nobles, competing with each other, and the nobles were still unable to catch more fish than the commoners. Her interest was immediately piqued, and she raised her red lips, "Let's try a second way of fishing."
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"Blueberry jam, delicious blueberry jam!" Grace shouted enthusiastically, "You can try it!"
"How much are you selling this for?" One nobleman stopped and asked hesitantly, "Is it clean?"
"15 yuan a can, absolutely fresh." Grace shouted as she prepared blueberry jam and demonstrated the steps to everyone. "If you don't believe me, just take a look. It's all freshly made!"
The nobleman pondered for a moment, "Then I'll take the bottle you're making now, okay?"
His servant was about to say something to persuade him that the food on the stall was not fresh, but when he saw that it was freshly made and only contained some honey and blueberries, he gave up the annoying idea of stopping him.
"Okay!" Grace worked very hard and quickened her pace.
After a while, the blueberry jam was ready. It was put into an exquisite small jar and handed to the noble.
The noble took it, his eyes lit up:
Blueberry Jam (Green Grade)
Description: Handmade special blueberry jam, clean and hygienic, with excellent production process, it tastes great when spread on Xuan soft bread
Effect: Bread spread with blueberry jam has the characteristic of enhancing physical strength.
Oh my god, I can buy such great blueberry jam for 15 copper coins, what a great deal!
He took a sip and found it sweet and sour with just the right sweetness, so he took another sip!
Now that he has this jam, running 20 laps during training is no longer a dream!
Even the servants couldn't help but be amazed. They rarely saw their master so happy!
Grace was also very happy to see them leave happily.
It used to be sold for 5 copper coins but no one would buy it. Now, with a little honey, it’s several times more expensive and it sells much better instantly!
Mr. Lin’s sauce shop is amazing!
And since the tax in Ankang Town is so low, she should have come to Ankang Town earlier!
She couldn't help but start imagining the good days in the future, where she could open a small stall step by step, and then when she saved some money, she would upgrade the stall into a store and expand sales.
If she were luckier, maybe Lord Lin could open a chamber of commerce with unified standards and channels. Then she wouldn't have to worry about sales problems, and those nobles wouldn't worry that the handmade products she sold were dirty!
She was happy in her heart, but she heard a few people sitting on small stools next to her having a heated discussion:
"Life is getting better and better. I only know the skill of making pancakes, and I didn't expect that I could make money from it!"
"Yeah, this natural disaster isn't as terrible as I imagined!"
"Once Lord Lin opens a chamber of commerce, he will definitely help us make more money!"
While the two were chatting, another man next to them objected strongly:
"You think it's profitable because Master Lin's sauce is good. What does your cooking skills have to do with it?"
"You don't think natural disasters are scary because Lord Lin has shielded you from the wind and rain. But autumn has arrived, and tornadoes and lightning disasters are coming soon. Those wind and lightning tornadoes will pound down on houses, and no one will dare go out. How can we even talk about business?"
"How dare you sleep so soundly?"
"Besides, if we move into the Chamber of Commerce, it'll be two-way dumping. Other towns will also sell their products to us. The Central Chamber of Commerce is best at economic warfare. They'll first lower the price, kill the enemy, and then slowly raise the price. Are you sure our town can win?"
"Besides, establishing a chamber of commerce requires well-traveled individuals who are familiar with the routes, can lead the team, and can stand on equal footing with members of other chambers of commerce. However, there are only a few people in our town who meet the requirements: Dean Kedero, Professor Medea, Minister Cesare, Captain of the Guard Augustine, and Lord Lin Muqiu. But all of these people are busy with other things to do. How can we find someone who can take on the responsibility?"
"Can't you guys just worry more about what's happening in town?"
The man was heartbroken and excited, spitting everywhere, which made the other townspeople feel ashamed and hang their heads in shame.
They only know how to do small business, how could they understand these things?
But their concern for the town was undeniable, so they quickly asked the man, "What then? What can we do to help Lord Lin?"
Man: “…”
How would he know? He just heard it from others and used it to show off.
"You don't need to worry about anything. You've solved all the problems in the town. What do you need me, the Lord, to do?"
A voice interrupted from the side.
Hearing the familiar voice, everyone was startled and shouted in surprise, "Lord!"
"Master Lin!"
"Greetings, Lord!"
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