Chapter 59 Joining the Revitalization of the Cultivation World, Progress 59%
"A spiritual vein!" Xiao Tingyuan exclaimed in surprise, "Are you sure you can earn that much?"
How could one hesitate when making empty promises?
Brainwashing master Su Xiaoyao nodded without hesitation: "A top-grade spiritual vein! One for each initial shareholder! With me in control, it's guaranteed to be incredibly profitable! Trust my business acumen!"
"Although at least half of those who enroll in the end are from noble families, they alone can't possibly amass so many spirit stones, can they?" Xiao Tingyuan was successfully drawn into the discussion and began to think about the sources of income.
“Opening a restaurant within the university is just the first step. Once we've built a reputation within the university, we can open branches on four continents. The Sky Screen and the official website are incredibly useful promotional tools. Don't underestimate the university's influence; the terrifying star-chasing effect will definitely create an unprecedented trend. We must be the first to take the plunge,” Su Xiaoyao patiently persuaded.
Xiao Tingyuan could roughly understand what she meant.
"Would the official website be willing to help us promote it? That doesn't seem appropriate."
Su Xiaoyao smiled and said, "It's definitely not appropriate now, but we can gradually develop the restaurant into a brand."
She sees it more clearly.
"Dao Ancestor wouldn't go to the trouble of opening the Heavenly Curtain for no reason. She already had fame, fortune, and wealth ten thousand years ago. I really can't think of any other reason for everything she's doing now, except to revitalize the cultivation world. It can't be because she's bored and wants to watch some fun. Dao Ancestor isn't like Xiao Ye."
Unaware that she had inexplicably stumbled upon the truth, she continued to speculate on her own.
"I guess what the Dao Ancestor wants to do is to gradually influence the entire cultivation world with the atmosphere of the academy. The academy will naturally attract people when it is first established, but it will slowly fade from public view once we start classes. The current high-ranking members of the cultivation world dare to rebel if their deterrent power is even slightly weak. Look at those who still dare to make small moves, aren't they just relying on the fact that the Dao Ancestor will never easily take action against cultivators in order to maintain the stability of the cultivation world? They are just relying on the Dao Ancestor's benevolence and think that the lord will not hold a grudge against them, the juniors."
"In conclusion, our academy also needs to maintain its momentum, ensuring that everyone constantly remembers that the Dao Ancestor is watching over their influence. Therefore, as long as we do a good enough job and become a landmark in the industry, Xiaoye will not refuse mutually beneficial publicity."
Her analysis was thorough enough that Xiao Tingyuan was no longer worried and instead asked for some details:
"So how do we solve the problems of staff and waiters?"
"You don't need to worry about any of that. I've already made all the arrangements. Otherwise, how could I dare to bring you on board?" Su Xiaoyao said solemnly, as if she had already planned it in detail.
No one could tell that she only needed one exam to go from having this idea to planning the whole process.
Xiao Tingyuan knew her methods; she wouldn't do anything she wasn't confident about.
Out of this trust, he nodded: "Alright, the God of Cookery said he's quite happy. I've been practicing swordsmanship and haven't had much time to hone my cooking skills. He said he'll give me proper guidance this time and try to pass on all his secret techniques to me during this opportunity."
"That's great!" Su Xiaoyao said. "Let's go, let's go find Xiao Jiang."
The two searched diligently among thousands of people and finally found Jiang Yun waiting in the same spot.
"You knew we were coming to find you?" Su Xiaoyao approached him with a smile.
Jiang Yun nodded: "We've always walked together."
Su Xiaoyao's smile widened: "That's right, that's right, we've always been together—by the way, Lao Xiao and I have decided to open a restaurant, do you want to join us?"
"When did you make this decision? I didn't know about it." Jiang Yun frowned slightly. "It seems like I can't be of much help in opening a restaurant."
“That’s not right!” Su Xiaoyao firmly denied his self-assessment. “Actually, I’ve already arranged everything. Everything is ready except for your participation.”
Xiao Tingyuan suddenly looked up.
"These words sound so familiar!" It seems like I heard them not long ago.
Su Xiaoyao said in a low, seductive voice, "I have an extremely important position for you. It's crucial for controlling the future development of the entire restaurant's industry chain!"
Jiang Yun remained expressionless: "You need someone to run errands for you."
Su Xiaoyao gently corrected: "No, no, no, he is a business partner and business director."
Jiang Yun: "You're missing one..."
He wanted to argue, but he met Su Xiaoyao's gentle gaze, which shone brightly.
Knowing the situation, he chose to back down: "Okay, sure, no problem, I'll join."
Xiao Tingyuan was shocked: "I'm even more familiar with it now!"
Nobody paid any attention to him.
Having learned from her first experience of deceiving Jiang Yun, Su Xiaoyao upgraded her methods this time, explaining everything clearly without Jiang Yun having to ask any further questions.
The taciturn Jiang Yun was very satisfied with this comprehensive explanation that didn't require asking any questions.
As a ghost cultivator, he will need to consume far more spiritual energy than ordinary people in the future, whether it is for cultivation or to activate the Soul-Summoning Banner.
If Su Xiaoyao's business succeeds, he, as her partner, will have no worries about money, given the abundance of spirit stones and spiritual veins she outlines. He believes that once Su Xiaoyao gets serious, anything is possible.
Su Xiaoyao patted her chest and transformed into a great orator: "Don't worry, as our business grows bigger and bigger, you will be company veterans, and you will definitely receive your share of the profits. Maybe if you do well, we can even give you bonuses at the end of this year. In short, you will get what you deserve in the future, and by then we will all be free of spirit stones when we are twenty!"
Xiao Tingyuan and Jiang Yun exchanged a glance, and finally nodded: "Then we'll follow your arrangements."
Su Xiaoyao looked at the two of them with exceptionally kind eyes.
These innocent children haven't yet experienced the harsh reality of their bosses making empty promises; they don't know what classic phrases like "later," "maybe," and "when the time comes" really mean.
Fortunately, these unpolished gems met her, a sincere and honest philanthropist, who will definitely lead them to a bright future and give them real food—no, spirit stones.
"I think I just heard you say something to them like 'later,' 'maybe,' or 'when the time comes.' Are you just trying to fool them again?"
Helian Yi appeared out of nowhere, holding a flashy but impractical folding fan, which he waved back and forth in the cool breeze.
He walked over and overheard Su Xiaoyao's ambitious declaration, then raised an eyebrow at her in a gesture of skepticism.
Instead of getting angry, Su Xiaoyao greeted him with a smile.
"No way, how could someone as upright as me lie to people?"
Helian Yi's first reaction was to turn around and leave.
That expression, that posture.
It's definitely not going to be good.
If Xiao Tingyuan knew what he was thinking at this moment, he would definitely nod in deep agreement and regard him as a confidant.
Helian Yi knew that when Su Xiaoyao greeted people with a smile, once they stayed, they would be brainwashed by her.
But his stubborn pride, which refused to admit defeat, allowed him to stand firm.
He told himself that he would never be deceived by sweet talkers, and that he only needed to firmly deny everything Su Xiaoyao said.
"I don't believe it," Helian Yi said disdainfully.
Su Xiaoyao smiled, then changed her tune.
"Young Master Helian is so majestic! You are definitely the first place in this assessment!" She showered him with compliments. "Not only are you the most knowledgeable among the remaining candidates, but there are very few people across the four continents whose knowledge surpasses that of the young master whom the Helian family has carefully nurtured. The few who can compare to you are all highly experienced experts. Only you were able to easily defeat the successors whom all the major and minor sects have devoted their full efforts to cultivating. You are truly a role model for us all!"
She doesn't even blink when she's praising others.
Helian Yi was quite pleased with this, thinking that it wasn't bad to occasionally exchange a few magical artifacts for this level of flattery from his old rival.
Su Xiaoyao carefully observed his expression and, seeing the smugness beneath his calm face, couldn't help but smile even wider.
Helian Yi was waiting for her to continue when he heard her tone suddenly change.
"So that's why I wasn't lying. Everything I said was the truth. How could I possibly fool someone as smart as you? Don't you think so?"
Helian Yi choked, and cracks appeared on his usually reserved and arrogant face.
Su Xiaoyao chuckled.
Helian Yi was caught in the trap, and his brilliant mind briefly went blank.
He gazed intently at Su Xiaoyao, then took out a high-grade spiritual artifact from his sleeve.
Su Xiaoyao's eyes lit up.
He then took out another top-grade spiritual artifact.
Su Xiaoyao's eyes lit up again.
He then took out a sacred artifact.
Su Xiaoyao's eyes lit up again.
Helian Yi quickly retrieved the three magical artifacts, but Su Xiaoyao stopped him.
"As expected, nothing can be hidden from Young Master Helian. His intelligence is extraordinary and beyond the reach of ordinary people."
For the umpteenth time today, Xiao Tingyuan looked up in shock: yet another word he recognized!
Upon hearing this, Helian Yi slowly curled the corners of his mouth, relaxed the force in his hands, and released the three magical artifacts as she did.
Su Xiaoyao left behind the Saint-grade spiritual artifacts and gave the other two to her two companions behind her.
Helian Yi felt a bit resentful seeing the miser scheming against him but giving generously to others. He was very unhappy about being treated differently and gave a cold snort.
Only the two people following behind knew that this was not an unconditional gift, but hush money.
Xiao Tingyuan had a premonition that he would soon hear some familiar phrases again.
Practice makes perfect. Now that he had accepted the hush money, he decided to manage his expressions better.
They wisely chose to keep quiet, pretending not to have seen Su Xiaoyao's series of fishermen's schemes—a series of feigned retreats and defensive maneuvers.
Yes, they've seen through her attempt to provoke Helian Yi.
How could a late-stage Golden Core cultivator fail to detect the approach of someone of the same level, especially since that was an old rival she knew all too well? Given Su Xiaoyao's life-saving vigilance, she would definitely be on guard against her surroundings at all times.
Besides, if someone as shrewd as her really didn't want Helian Yi to know what she was up to, she could easily divert his attention with just a few words. She wouldn't suddenly bring the topic back after flattering him so much.
Ultimately, she saw Helian Yi's usefulness in her.
The smiles she shows to outsiders are never free.
Xiao Tingyuan and Jiang Yun thought to themselves, thankfully Su Xiaoyao is one of their own. Compared to others, she is actually quite good to her own people, isn't she?
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Author's Note: I got up really early today but couldn't stay awake any longer. There's another chapter I need to make up for, I'll post it all tomorrow!
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