Frans turned his head blankly, trying to see something, but only saw a pair of half-closed eyes shining slightly under the black robe.
"What did you say?"
Frans thought he might have misheard; the other person probably meant that they wanted to learn how to do business with him.
"I'd like to do business with you!"
Su Qing spoke earnestly, and pulled an exquisitely crafted glass from under her black robe.
It must be said that the alchemist's skills were superb; he could quickly improve the glass he had just created.
The glass goblet in his hand was so flawless and its design and appearance were comparable to some handicrafts, completely catching Frans's eye.
"This is……"
Frans's gaze seemed glued to it, as he was in charge of one of the two most important caravans for the Gustavo family.
His vision was unmatched; the moment he saw the glass goblet, he knew that if it could be mass-produced, it would be a huge source of profit.
"glass!"
Su Qing then took out some other glass items and displayed them one by one in front of the old butler.
It's not just about showcasing the product, but also about telling the other party that this thing can really be mass-produced.
Frans took some of them, examined them carefully, his eyes sparkling.
He regretted that he had foolishly given him advice on business for several days.
This guy is too cunning. Not only did he steal a lot of his business experience from me, but he also figured out most of my secrets.
I'm afraid I'll be at a disadvantage in this business partnership.
"My Gustavo family is willing to pay 100,000 gold coins to buy the exclusive right to manufacture this glass!"
Frans looked at Su Qing and quoted an exorbitant price.
One hundred thousand gold coins—a terrifying price. This wealth could buy a small duchy.
Su Qing, however, was somewhat dismissive. The price was indeed tempting, but compared to the value that glass could create, it was a small amount.
Because as long as he controls production, this thing will always be a luxury item.
Of course, he didn't intend to control the production of glass. His real target for luxury goods was ceramics. Producing glass was just a way to make some money off Dragon Territory before expanding production.
But 100,000 gold coins was less than one-tenth of his expected income.
He began to bargain with Frans.
It must be said that this old butler is a very qualified mentor. Many of the things he taught Su Qing are now coming in handy.
“I think we can split the profits. You provide us with connections and routes, and we will organize our own caravans, giving you 10% of the revenue.”
Su Qing was very generous and didn't mind putting the money with others first, because when she got it back, she was sure to get a generous interest.
"No, that's too little!"
Frans immediately refused, seemingly realizing that the other party wanted to form a caravan. He probably thought that if it weren't for the issues of connections, resources, and routes, the Gustavo family would not be allowed to get a share of the profits.
However, since the other party is asking for his help, he is determined to take a big bite out of him.
They were locked in a fierce verbal battle, their words flying everywhere.
This is a battle in the business world. Su Qing absorbed the experience that Frans had accumulated over the years and, after a short period of honing his skills, quickly grew into a giant who could rival his opponent.
Frans's face darkened; he felt like he was bargaining with himself.
Moreover, the other party was even more shameless than his teacher, leaving him speechless; he was simply a born businessman.
Ultimately, the two sides agreed on a 30/70 split, with the Gustavo family providing connections, routes, and resources, and helping Dragon Territory organize caravans, in return receiving 30% of the profits.
The two discussed this much, but Frans said he couldn't make the decision on his own and needed to report to the family patriarch after returning.
But he guessed that there wouldn't be any major problems.
Su Qing nodded in agreement, knowing that such matters couldn't be rushed, and generously sold him three glass items for a price of one thousand gold coins each.
This kind of thing is really worthless in his hands. The system doesn't recognize it as wealth at all, which makes Su Qing very frustrated.
After several more days of travel, the two sides reached a preliminary agreement on cooperation before arriving in the capital.
Finally, they saw the magnificent capital of the Principality of Gri before them.
Chris was amazed by the grandeur and luxury of the city.
"Truly worthy of being the richest country!"
Chris couldn't help but whisper.
Su Qing was also taken aback by the prosperity of the city in front of her.
He had seen two capitals before, but neither could compare to the one before him.
But when he heard what the little golden retriever next to him said, his eyes lit up.
The richest country?
Looking longingly at the city that had belonged to him since ancient times, Su Qing couldn't help but feel regretful, knowing that it would still be some time before he could reclaim this lost territory.
Looking around at the caravans of merchants coming and going, and the ordinary people with smiles on their faces.
My children have all suffered, and I will save them sooner or later.
Embracing the ideals of great peace, Su Qing entered the capital.
It must be admitted that this place truly deserves its reputation as the premier commercial center in the Northwest. The streets are lined with shops and stalls, creating an incredibly bustling atmosphere.
On the wide road, caravans came and went, carrying the banners of various family merchant groups. When they encountered some familiar people, Frans would step forward and exchange a few pleasantries.
Su Qing had been watching intently and studying diligently.
After passing through several bustling streets, we finally arrived at the residential area. It wasn't as lively and bustling, but there were still many shops and stalls.
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