Chapter 087 Chamber of Commerce Establishment and Town Upgrade
Lin Muqiu tapped the table lightly, feeling very depressed. Is it really that ugly?
Yun Yi handed her a glass of watermelon juice, a serving of Dongpo pork, and osmanthus cake. "Master's calligraphy is beautiful. Everything he does looks good."
Lin Muqiu drank it in one gulp, feeling cool and refreshing, with a strong watermelon taste. The crushed fibers added a richness to the drink. As the watermelon juice gurgled down his throat, the dragon boy, who had been sleeping on the table with his belly up and snoring, stood up with a somersault, saying that he had witnessed it and wanted to get a share of it.
I don’t know who this stinky dragon cub learned this from, but all he does all day is go to the fish pond to catch fish to make money. As a result, he actually learned how to do the carp somersault. It’s amazing!
After eating a mouthful of Dongpo pork, Yilong and Yiren felt extremely happy.
Ever since she casually complained that she couldn't get used to the local food, Yun Yi would cook all kinds of Chinese food for her every time she came.
Everything still tasted the same as before she traveled through time.
"Thank you, Yunyi." She narrowed her eyes and stuffed her mouth like a hamster. The little dragon snorted, jumped onto Yunyi's shoulder, and rubbed him with its wings to show its affection.
Yun Yi simply smiled, "Of course I am. I couldn't be happier to have you, Lord."
To some extent, sending delicious food was also a way to interact with her and the dragon cub, and he was extremely happy about it.
"You're so talkative." Lin Muqiu smiled gently and tilted his head to look out the window.
She sat on the second-floor attic and saw the refreshing autumn breeze downstairs. The sycamore trees and red maple leaves were slowly falling, and it was a bright sunny day. These were the leaves she had specially planted.
People walked slowly on the street. Some were showing off the big fish they had caught, while others were selling honey and grapefruit tea. The shouting was the same as usual, but the pedestrians were walking at a leisurely pace, which made the pace seem to have slowed down.
Autumn is a relatively stable season. Although there are tornadoes, lightning, and possible locust plagues, it is a good season compared to the hot summer and the cold winter.
What's more, these natural disasters can be utilized.
Lin Muqiu tapped the table lightly, as if thinking about something.
Taking this opportunity, it is a good time for Ankang Town to develop rapidly and prepare for winter.
After thinking it over, she took out the Lord System and began to adjust the construction layout.
With the Lord's Hall as the axis, the Civilian College is in front of it, and behind it is a row of commercial streets, which were upgraded from the original food streets to facilitate people's shopping and travel. Surrounding it on the left and right are the guards' animal training shops and a number of industries related to people's livelihood, such as grain shops, seed shops, sauce shops, etc.
Further back are fish ponds and residential areas.
After all, Lin Muqiu has a bit of obsessive-compulsive disorder and won't stop until the town is in tidy order.
Fortunately, the townspeople were also happy and the film received rave reviews.
Ever since the tourism industry boomed, Lin Muqiu has deeply felt that consumption in the town has been boosted. It is not an exaggeration to say that he makes a fortune every day.
It’s a pity that the hotels and guesthouses are not well built, otherwise the nobles could stay for a few more days instead of rushing back after just one day.
She sighed repeatedly and beat her chest and stamped her feet.
She is extremely familiar with the matter of emptying other people's pockets, but no matter how much she earns, she can never make enough.
Fortunately, after the upgrade, there was a lot of vacant space, which was just enough to fill it.
*
The ladies who caught the first wave of inns built enjoyed a good time.
Ever since they indulged in fishing last time, they completely forgot about their original mission of digging up gossip about Nicole's family and only remembered to eat, drink and have fun.
"Look at this Baroque-style inn. It's so comfortable to live in!"
"It's just right for people like us!"
"Then stay a few more days!"
They chatted and admired Lin Muqiu's unique style and creativity, not noticing that the money in their pockets was rapidly depleting. They just continued to walk towards the commercial street.
Since the snack street was changed into a commercial street, the variety of goods has become more complicated, making them dazzled.
The shouts from the surrounding shops were also varied:
"This iron pot took a full 1,800 hammers to make. Don't miss it if you pass by! It's blue grade, the same one that Lord Lin Muqiu owns!"
"Pot stickers, freshly baked, with scallion and pickled mustard greens flavors! Green grade, anyone who eats it will know!"
"Building blocks, Huarong Road, and Zhuge Crossbow are essential for early childhood education! Parents, hurry up and grab them!"
“…”
They had long heard that Lin Muqiu's Civilian Academy had brought many new gadgets and products to the mainland, but seeing is believing, and this was the first time they had felt the vibrant breath of life in Ankang Town so directly.
There are many things they have never seen.
Especially since the expansion, Ankang Town has absorbed a group of new skilled people, and integrated with the old townspeople of Ankang Town for the second time, creating a beauty of flourishing flowers.
For example, the restaurant they had eaten at before, Peter's, continued to expand with the Guards' sign, hired a lot of people to cook, and became famous for its complete range of dishes, making it stand out.
Every time they passed a place, they were so overwhelmed by the fragrance that they couldn't move forward.
What the hell is the same style as Lin Muqiu?
What are pot stickers?
What is Zhuge Liannu at Huarong Road?
They leaned over, feeling a little embarrassed.
After all, this shop was full of toys for children, but they were really curious, so they asked out loud, "What is this?"
The nobles around him answered first:
"You don't even know this? That's so old-fashioned!"
"The Zhuge Crossbow is a device that can fire multiple arrows at once. Have you ever seen one? You're so ignorant!"
"Huh, this is a specialty of Ankang Town!"
When they hear people say they are not fashionable, they blush with shame. They never thought that they could be out of fashion!
Isn't it just a commodity? Buy it!
There is nothing they can't afford!
If you see roasted gluten, buy it! If you see rock sugar and snow pear, buy it! If you see tortoise jelly with health benefits, buy it! If you see plum wine, buy it!
If you see a purple-grade ironware made by the forger who defeated the Imperial Capital Academy, buy it! If you see an ivory pendant that wards off evil spirits, buy it! If you see a fox fur coat, buy it!
Buy, buy, buy, buy!
It was not until they saw the servant behind them holding a pile of things, breathing hard with his mouth wide open, and sweating from exhaustion that they realized something was wrong and hurriedly fumbled for their purses.
Where's the money? Where's their money?
"I've been robbed!" shouted the lady in the pink lace dress.
"What kind of thief did you get into?" another lady was speechless. "First, let's see how much you bought!"
The lady in the lace dress rolled her eyes, "Liz, you think you bought very little, don't you?"
Liz: “…”
Silence, only silence can speak for their shameful little purses, which are empty, and it is so desolate.
They were heartbroken, having never imagined that the so-called "little shabby town" could so easily defraud them of their money! That was their husbands' monthly allowance, so what would they do if it was all gone?
What was even more embarrassing was that they happened to meet Marissa on the street. Marissa walked around, stopped, and kept observing, but didn't buy anything.
Their eyes met, and those who had once ridiculed Marissa's daughter for doing business here fell silent.
So embarrassing!
Marissa, on the other hand, raised an eyebrow and didn't care at all.
Liz was a little unsettled and tried to find a way to defend herself. "The Ankang Town Chamber of Commerce is about to be completed. I guess these small merchants won't have a job anymore. What about your Nicole? Have you thought about it yet?"
The words were clearly expressed with concern, but the tone was sarcastic.
They are all smart people. How could Marissa not know what they are talking about?
It was nothing more than a mockery of her daughter Nicole, who was running a small business. Once Ankang Town grew bigger, Nicole would try to do business but no one would want her.
When the other ladies heard this, they began to murmur in their hearts.
Marissa had nothing in her hands and bought nothing. Could it be because she was not loved by her husband and had no money?
The more they thought about it, the more it seemed right. Otherwise, why would Nicole put aside her airs and come here to do business?
Nicole watched their expressions change repeatedly and couldn't help but burst out laughing.
These people just like to speculate about others!
Moreover, they are arrogant, narrow-minded, and like to compare with others. In the final analysis, they have lost themselves in the boring life in seclusion day after day.
This is how the alienation of women by aristocratic etiquette was formed.
These words suddenly popped out in Marissa's heart.
She nodded, then smiled and replied, "My daughter is employed by the Ankang Town Chamber of Commerce and will be going on business in a few days."
For the first time, she spoke calmly, looking at the many noble ladies, as if she was looking at her former self.
Supporting her daughter to do business in Ankang Town was the best decision she had ever made in her life.
The ladies were shocked when they heard this. "What? Nicole is hired?"
What about their previous ridicule?
Is that like slapping yourself in the face?
Suddenly, they felt ashamed and embarrassed, and wished they could find a hole to crawl into.
Oh my God, they actually thought that Marissa, the daughter of the Western Chamber of Commerce, would be short of money. They are really crazy!
And what was this all about? Wasn't it like they had come all the way here to give Lin Muqiu money to build a chamber of commerce?
They stared at the plaque of Ankang Chamber of Commerce with indescribable complexity in their eyes.
*
Everyone stared at the plaque of Ankang Chamber of Commerce and marveled at it.
The Chamber of Commerce in Ankang Town is finally built!
There was a notice board nearby, and someone who knew how to read quickly read out the rules for joining the Chamber of Commerce:
[Ankang Chamber of Commerce is officially open, and everyone can choose whether to join the chamber of commerce.
If you join the Chamber of Commerce
1. The following rights shall apply:
Merchants from the Ankang Chamber of Commerce are responsible for reviewing the goods, placing them properly, and selling them through the developed trade routes, ensuring that their total sales volume is above 75%. If it is less than that, equivalent compensation will be paid.
2. Obligations to be assumed:
To ensure food safety, obtain qualification registration, and provide products with a long shelf life.
A monthly membership fee of 5 silver coins (membership management fee) is required. For every item sold, 15% of the net profit is paid to the Ankang Chamber of Commerce.
Everyone listened and understood the meaning.
Basically, it means that the Ankang Chamber of Commerce helps them sell their products, and they need to pay some money and taxes!
Elizabeth's heart was filled with emotion. She never thought that a small businessman like her could meet the requirements to become the head of the Chamber of Commerce!
Without hesitation, she took out the money and handed it directly to the counter, "I'm in!"
The others exclaimed in amazement and envy.
They envied her immensely because she was a clerk at Lord Lin's animal training shop and was able to get beef at a low price, which is why she started the beef jerky business!
Look, they have made a lot of money!
After all, five silver coins is definitely not a small number!
Even after the rapid development of the town, the income of ordinary townspeople only doubled to 60 copper coins a day, or about 18 silver coins a month.
The membership fee of 5 silver coins is directly a quarter of the income!
They held the money in their pockets, their hearts aching and they were hesitant, not knowing whether they should enter or not.
Some people sighed and stamped their feet in anger, regretting that they sold fresh food that was difficult to keep fresh and could not join the Chamber of Commerce.
They took advantage of the sauce shop and made a lot of money by overtaking the food store, but they were not allowed to join because it was a food store. It turned out that everything has its pros and cons.
Seeing everyone's different reactions, Grace was very hesitant.
She has built a career out of her blueberry jam, and the consumption of the townspeople has almost reached saturation, so it is indeed necessary to expand the external market.
But membership fees are also a considerable expense.
Seeing her hesitation, Elizabeth told her, "It must be worth it. I've stayed in Ankang Town longer. Believe me, Lord Lin will never run a useless shop!"
When Gretel thought of how Elizabeth usually took care of her, her brows relaxed and she nodded trustingly.
Just as she took out the money, a town resident nearby raised an opposing opinion:
"This membership fee is too expensive. I wonder how much I need to sell to make it back!"
"Yes, and I've already paid, why should I pay tax on every product?"
"And they have to inspect the goods. It's so troublesome! I don't know how long it will take!"
Elizabeth looked around and saw that those who were arguing were a group of new townspeople. Because of their past life experiences, they had a habitual suspicion and dissatisfaction with everything the lord did. They liked to argue about everything and come up with conspiracy theories.
The most aggressive one among them was the pancake maker named Ludmila, who kept shouting and urging everyone not to join.
Although essentially he had no money at all, so he didn't want others to join.
"Ignore them." Elizabeth frowned.
"Yes!" Grace nodded and paid the money without hesitation.
Seeing that she was naive and only trusted her, Eliza couldn't help but sigh and explain, "You are too short-sighted! Why not take a look at the regulations? The Ankang Chamber of Commerce guarantees that the sales volume will be above 75%!"
"Although autumn is peaceful, it also has its share of natural disasters, such as thunderstorms and lightning. If things go wrong, I might not be able to leave my house for half a month. My stall might even be blown away. How will I make a living then? Who will I sell my goods to?"
"Do you still think 5 silver coins are expensive?"
Everyone was shocked and understood Lord Lin Muqiu's good intentions.
Oh my God, they are living a good life and have forgotten about the natural disaster!
It seems that the Ankang Chamber of Commerce is of great significance! At least it can ensure the smooth operation of the town's economy, and the shops in the town will not be unable to continue to operate due to natural disasters!
Everyone woke up as if from a dream and broke out in cold sweat.
They no longer hesitated, took out their silver coins and paid the money:
“It’s money well spent!”
"My Lord, you are wise!"
"From now on, if anyone tells me that the Ankang Chamber of Commerce is bad, I will get angry with them!"
Ludmila's face flushed, and she refused to admit her mistake. "A natural disaster only lasts a few days at most. It's not worth five silver coins!"
"Besides, everything is fine now, how could there be a natural disaster?"
"Tsk, you're just scared!"
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