"Master Gongshu, may I invite you to ride in my carriage for a tour?"
Any product with a bit of strength will hire a spokesperson. She doesn't have the money to hire one, but since there is such a well-known celebrity right in front of her, who in the artisan circle has a bigger reputation than the leader? Why should she go to such lengths?
Although Gongshu Jiruo has a cold and unapproachable demeanor, his etiquette and manners as a member of a prominent family are deeply ingrained in his bones.
Therefore, he has always treated people with a calm and unassuming demeanor, without being arrogant or aloof.
He did not hesitate to accept her invitation and nodded, saying, "Of course. Speaking of which, I was just hearing you talk about the many benefits of this dragon carriage. I would also like to discuss it with you to broaden my knowledge."
These words were polite, like mutual flattery in business, but they were actually his true feelings.
Zheng Quchi stared blankly at Gongshu Jiruo.
She never expected that Gongshu Jiruo, the head of a prominent family in the Northern Abyss Kingdom and the leader of all craftsmen, would treat her as an equal and discuss their professions with her.
She once thought that if one day she could discuss contemporary development, construction, and the various mysteries and unsolved questions of ancient civilizations with the world's top craftsmen, how exciting that would be!
And now, by sheer chance, this thing she had longed to achieve has been accomplished so quickly.
“Okay!” she immediately agreed emphatically.
Gongshu Ji stared at her intently with eyes as cold as stars. He saw that she did not harbor any selfish motives or hesitations towards the Panlong Carriage, but instead was poised and composed, which was somewhat like her.
Zheng Quchi felt a chill run down her spine under his gaze. Her eyes darted around, and she forced a "hehe" laugh, momentarily losing her composure and appearing both foolish and lewd.
"Master Gongshu, I have a request. Could you please inscribe a comment on this dragon-horse chariot afterward?"
Her eyes were full of scheming, and her words were brimming with greedy delight. With such a treacherous expression, Gongshu Jiruo would have been disgusted in the past, but at this moment he was indifferent, without joy or anger.
He said, "No problem."
Zheng Quchi was taken aback upon hearing this.
Her expression froze, as if she had exerted too much force.
He agreed so easily? I have to say, this Gongshu Ji Ruo... is actually a pretty nice person.
At this moment, Mi Ku also came over. Seeing that A Qing had no intention of inviting him, he offered himself up, saying, "I wonder if this humble monk would have the honor of joining you?"
It seems that in the eyes of the craftsmen, Gongshu Jiruo is indeed more popular than him. Even if he doesn't have to do anything, these craftsmen will eagerly come to win his favor.
Zheng Quchi looked over and saw it was Mi Ku, the leader of the money-devouring beasts. He was wary, but since the other party had helped provide the venue, he agreed: "Of course, but I wonder if we could also invite Abbot Mi Ku to preside over the ceremony..."
Others paid hundreds or thousands of gold coins to reserve a spot, and he wants it for free? That would be too unfair to them, so…
“Amitabha, this humble monk is quite skilled at engraving scriptures. Why don’t I also write a verse for your dragon-carved carriage, wishing you a safe journey?” said the very perceptive Mi Ku.
Zheng Quchi finally discovered one of his strengths: his ability to read the room.
Very good.
"Then thank you very much, Abbot Miku."
At this moment, Chen Bai and Yue Jin, not wanting to be left out, came over and blurted out, "Would you like us to give a comment as well?"
Zheng Quchi looked at them and decisively refused, "Thank you, but it's not necessary."
The four of them: "..." Does she look down on the four of them?
There are only a few good spots on this carriage where you can leave a comment. If everyone goes up and leaves a comment, wouldn't it become a carved board? Furthermore, as for spokespeople, we only need two influential figures to make a name for ourselves.
"Aqing, are you sure you can manage on your own?" Mu Gaoyi came over, looking worried.
But Zheng Quchi looked at Wang Zebang, Wei Yao and Runtu. The three of them were Yuwen Sheng's most trusted and most capable subordinates, but at this moment none of them stayed by Yuwen Sheng's side. Instead, they all came to guard her alone.
If this wasn't Yuwen Sheng's idea, then who else could it be?
With these three highly skilled martial artists watching her every move, she had nothing to worry about. She just wanted everything to settle down as soon as possible.
"It's alright, I can handle it. You all wait here for my return."
Zheng Quchi, Gongshu Jiruo, Miku, and the four merchants, a total of seven people, boarded the carriage one after another. The carriage had already been harnessed to white horses by Wei Yao and the others. The carriage and horses were integrated into one piece, making it magnificent and imposing.
"The car's exterior design alone is quite remarkable."
Someone exclaimed in admiration.
Wei Yao didn't trust anyone else to drive the horses. To prevent anyone from tampering with the horses, they even provided their own. Naturally, he had to personally handle the driving, obeying the general's orders to protect the lady's safety.
The other merchants stood on the railing of the square above and watched as the carriages below, once full of passengers, were driven by their drivers and began to move successfully under their watchful eyes.
Someone exclaimed in surprise, "Wow, it can really run!"
"What kind of talk is this? This is a horse-drawn carriage, it can't run, so what's the point of calling it a horse-drawn carriage?" Many people complained.
"Hey, why are you arguing? What I mean is... it's running quite well, not wobbling too much, and not showing any signs of tipping over."
“Look, we’re about to enter the woods. I was wondering why this carriage has four wheels, and why the front wheels are smaller than the back wheels. Now look, the four wheels of this carriage can actually turn, and they’re so light and smooth. It’s just like a fish swishing its tail in the water, so agile and free.”
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