Chapter 085 Chamber of Commerce Establishment and Town Upgrade
Lord's Hall.
"Master Lin, as long as you can help me persuade Nicole, I will give you any amount of money." Marissa nodded slightly and stood in front of Lin Muqiu.
Lin Muqiu sat down and chuckled.
Marissa frowned, "What are you laughing at?"
Lin Muqiu said seriously, "I just feel that she is very similar to you. She is clearly asking for help, but she is unwilling to show any humble attitude. She clearly cares about you very much, but she refuses to admit defeat."
Marissa took a deep breath, not wanting to be provoked. "So, what do you want?"
"I'm a businessman." Lin Muqiu's fingertips gently circled her heart and pointed at her heart: "I want you to exchange something valuable in your heart with me."
Something valuable?
Marissa's pupils trembled slightly as she thought carefully.
Looking back on her life, was it that absurd marriage that held true value? Or was it the countless graces, luxury, and envy and flattery that held true value? If such a life truly held true value, why was she so miserable?
Thinking of the happy moments, it seemed that only her carefree youth could be recalled. She rode a horse across the vast continent, chatting with the Duke of Ross in the north, and doing business in one city after another.
But as time went by, she became a product of power exchange and was confined to a small world. The business legend of the daughter of the Duke of the West seemed to be just a ridiculous statement. Gradually, the only people and things she cherished was Nicole.
Seeing Lin Muqiu calm and composed, with a half-smile on his face, she suddenly realized that Lin Muqiu was deliberately teasing her. She couldn't help but feel embarrassed and angry. She suddenly shook her sleeves and said, "Since you are not sincere in doing business, then I will take my leave!"
After saying that, she raised her foot to leave.
When she reached the door, she stopped again and stroked her hair pretending to be nonchalant. "You won't stop me?"
Lin Muqiu shrugged. "I can lose the opportunity to cooperate with the Western Chamber of Commerce and open up new routes, but can you lose the love of a daughter?"
These words were like a huge hammer, hitting Marissa's chest hard, shocking her so much that she couldn't speak.
She was silent for a while, then sat on the stool opposite. "You are really smart."
Smart enough to hit the nail on the head and threaten her with Nicole.
Nicole's cleverness and understanding of the situation were the key to solving the problem. Ankang Town lacked power and influence, so developing its own trade routes was ultimately too slow. The fastest way was to collaborate with the major chambers of commerce.
As long as Nicole works in the Chamber of Commerce in Ankang Town, the Western Chamber of Commerce will naturally pave the way for Ankang Town out of her favor, and Duke Ross of the Northern Chamber of Commerce may also take care of her because of their childhood friendship.
Lin Muqiu had cooperated with the Southern Chamber of Commerce before, so as long as Ankang Town opened up the Eastern Chamber of Commerce and formed a four-tiger encirclement, they could directly attack the Central Chamber of Commerce of the Imperial Capital!
By then, all the business on the entire continent will be more or less connected with Lin Muqiu.
Seeing Marissa's forehead dripping with sweat, Lin Muqiu raised an eyebrow. "Don't get excited. Ankang Town has no intention of competing for hegemony. All I want is to make money and ensure that the people of Ankang Town live in peace and prosperity for generations. Besides, what are you afraid of? Whether to do business with Ankang Town or not, isn't the initiative in your hands?"
Marissa said, then exhaled, "You're right."
Lin Muqiu was clearly showing weakness, but she knew that she had completely lost.
When it comes to doing business, understanding people's hearts and nature, and composing rhetoric, she is not as good as Lin Muqiu.
If she is a sharp knife that can see through the other party's true intentions every time, then Lin Muqiu is the gentle water, gently wrapping around the other party, so that even though the other party clearly sees through her intentions, they are still willing to do business with her.
But she felt relieved instead.
At least Lin Muqiu was honest and his attitude was gentle and harmless. She and Lin Muqiu were negotiators and potential friends, not enemies.
She tapped the table lightly. "Then why don't we be frank? What do you want, and what benefits can you bring to me?"
Lin Muqiu's face was full of smiles. "I can see that everything you did was just for Nicole's consideration."
Marissa remained noncommittal. "Go on."
Lin Muqiu spoke slowly, "You want your daughter to marry the prince simply because you want her to have a foothold. But have you ever considered that power can really be gained through marriage?"
These words hit the spot that bothered Marissa the most.
After all, she herself is a living, bloody example.
In fact, what she worried about most was that when she grew old, her daughter would have no fiefdom, no favor, and no power. She would be in the imperial capital with only money, just like a child carrying gold in the market. How could she survive in the struggle for power among various forces?
So she was very anxious to find a nobleman with a decent reputation and excellent character for her daughter.
Thinking of this, she couldn't help but sniffling. A tissue was handed to her. She was stunned and reached out to take it.
When I looked up, Lin Muqiu had already sat back in his seat, his expression as usual.
Marissa never expected that Lin Muqiu understood her and gave her great respect, something that even her daughter couldn't understand.
"Instead of blindly avoiding it, it's better to take the initiative." Lin Muqiu said slowly, "If you love your son, you will plan for him in the long run. Instead of relying on others for your happiness, it's better to stand on your own feet."
It was like a bolt of thunder in Marissa's heart. She stood up in shock, sweating all over.
No one had ever said anything like that to her in her life.
Instead of relying on others for happiness, it is better to rely on yourself.
She took it to heart.
Lin Muqiu continued, "If Nicole joins the Ankang Town Chamber of Commerce, I can promise you that since she is half a town resident, Ankang Town will always support her."
Marissa noticed the wording, "Half?"
Lin Muqiu nodded. "I can hire Nicole as the head of the Chamber of Commerce in Ankang Town and send her to open up the road. She doesn't have to be a resident of Ankang Town, but she will have a share of the power of Ankang Town."
Marissa's body trembled.
Lin Muqiu really knows how to do business.
She originally wanted this person to help her persuade her daughter not to do business anymore, but this person's few words overturned the purpose of her coming here.
But it was a really good deal. She promised the Western Chamber of Commerce to do business with Ankang Town, and Lin Muqiu promised Ankang Town to secretly serve as Nicole's shield and protect her forever.
It's really a fair deal and an investment with great potential.
Apart from……
She opened her mouth and said in a low voice, "But can Ankang Town really..."
Lin Muqiu quickly took out the Lord System and showed it to Marissa. "Look, Ankang Town has met the requirements for upgrading to a large town. Of course, it's qualified to be Nicole's backer."
Marissa: “…”
You really understand what I want to ask.
Marissa hesitated, still having concerns.
Before she could speak, Lin Muqiu took out the settlement report for the past few days and said, "Ankang Town not only has close cooperation with the nobles, but many nobles have also settled in Ankang Town. You don't have to worry about your reputation being damaged."
Marissa: “…”
You've said everything I wanted to ask, so what should I ask?
After hesitating for a while, she asked the most crucial question, "But how can I guarantee that Ankang Town won't abandon us and abandon us?"
Lin Muqiu was about to answer when there was a loud bang at the door. Marissa looked over and saw that it was her own servant. Her heart tightened immediately.
The servant trembled and said, "Madam, the eldest lady, she...she injured the guards and ran away!"
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