Chapter 564: Erya’s “Confidential Information”
"It depends on how high a position you want to hold." Erya said slowly.
"A small official is enough." Song Yubai waved his fan, "If I have an official title, will Zhou Zhou look at me differently? Who knows, maybe then we can have a double happiness."
"I'm not interested in men, not even young men."
Song Yubai: "..."
"So what kind of man does Zhou Zhou want to marry in the future? Maybe I can still try harder."
"No, it's too late." Erya said indifferently, "You are not innocent anymore."
Song Yubai: "...Zhou Zhou, you're trying to make things difficult for me."
"No, this is my standard. Second Young Master, let's not go around in circles on this topic like donkeys pulling a millstone."
"That's the last time. Which capable man in this world doesn't have three wives and four concubines?"
"Summer insects can't talk about ice." Erya said bluntly, "As a capable woman, even if I find a man who is one in a million, what's too much?"
After a pause, she continued, "The man I want must, first, be innocent; second, be able to give me all his money; third—"
Song Yubai: "I want to pick the stars from the sky for you?"
He felt that Arya was just being completely difficult.
"Third, he has to make me willingly spend money on him."
Erya has always known that love is a luxury.
It can be encountered by chance but not sought after.
Only when you love and are loved together can love be complete.
"Song Yubai, I may not be able to meet him, but I won't lower my standards. As for your belief that I'll be lonely and empty..."
"I didn't say that."
"You've thought about it that way. So I might as well tell you straight out that I can buy it; I can afford it, so I have many options. You're not the only ones who can prostitute women, I can also do the opposite."
"And just as you have no shame, neither do I."
"Zhou Zhou, you——"
"Did I make myself clear?" Erya's smile didn't reach her eyes. "Second Young Master, it's true that I really want to cooperate with you, but Guangzhou is so big that you're not the only one I can work with."
"I think the premise of cooperation is that we keep business as business and don't cross each other's bottom line."
"Besides," she sneered, "I did you a big favor today. If it were any other important figure in the Chamber of Commerce, would you be so frivolous when you came to talk to them?"
Song Yubai bowed and said, "It's my fault, my fault, Zhou Zhou, don't be angry."
But he refused to say "I won't do this again in the future".
Because he always felt that he would have another chance in the future.
Erya didn't feel conflicted either.
Because she knew very well that she didn't have much time to get along with the new partner.
Who among those who work out to earn money doesn’t endure nausea while doing it?
"Just now you said to buy a small official, this won't work."
"Oh." Song Yubai thought to himself, it was indeed true.
He actually didn't expect it.
But unexpectedly, Erya changed the subject and said, "But if you want to bring honor to your family and improve their status, I can help a little."
Song Yubai was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter.
"Zhou Zhou, you really know how to joke."
"Just treat it as a joke." Erya said calmly, "If you have any ideas in the future, you can come to me. But that is far more than thirty or fifty thousand taels can solve."
She couldn't be too eager.
"By the way," she chuckled, "I have two pieces of news to tell you—"
"Um?"
"The imperial court is about to lift the maritime ban."
Song Yubai's face was filled with shock and disbelief.
He said excitedly, "Zhou Zhou, is this news true?"
"If you don't believe me, you can wait a month or two," Arya said, "but I've already started paying deposits at various docks to buy boats."
"All the docks?" Song Yubai was clearly unconvinced. "Zhou Zhou, where did you get so much money?"
A ship capable of sailing to Southeast Asia would cost 10,000 to 20,000 taels.
If Arya said she would build one or two, he would believe it.
But he didn't believe the orders from various docks.
"Then don't worry about it," Arya said. "This news is free, believe it or not. But I advise you to think about what you will do once the maritime ban is lifted, so as not to be caught off guard."
Song Yubai was silent for a while, then suddenly asked, "Zhou Zhou, do you have any close connection with the nobles in the capital?"
"Do you think again that I'm some rich man's kept woman who makes money for him?" Erya said bluntly.
Song Yubai showed some embarrassment on his face.
"I said your mind was full of thieves and whores, and I wasn't wrong, was I?" Arya sneered. "Let me tell you, the most enduring relationship between men and women is based on profit."
"The one helping you must be a man, right?" Song Yubai said unwillingly, "Since Zhou Zhou is so ambitious and wants to rely on himself for everything, why..."
"When people live in this world, why don't they rely on others? One person can't support the world alone. The premise for me to rely on others is that I can also give them enough benefits. This is an exchange."
So, don't use those sophistry to kidnap her.
She never owed anyone anything.
Including Yunting.
The two of them are now comrades, working towards a common goal.
Could it be that when Yun Ting becomes a success and brings honor to the family in the future, she will want to have a share of the profits?
"So, Second Young Master, if you're smart, try to avoid getting involved in romantic relationships. Otherwise, you'll definitely regret it later and miss the opportunity to change your family."
Erya's words were so convincing that Song Yubai was completely confused.
Could it be that she really has such great ability that she can really find herself a government position?
However, Song Yubai temporarily suppressed his curiosity.
He didn't want to reject Arya rashly in impulse, for fear of ruining his future path.
Of course, you can’t say what you believe.
If money is involved and things don't go well, it will easily affect cooperation.
"After that, maybe I can really ask Zhou Zhou for help."
"You're welcome anytime." Erya's face was calm. "I've already told you about lifting the sea ban. Second Young Master, please do as you wish."
"Can I hear what you plan to do, Zhou Zhou?" Song Yubai said with a smile.
"There's nothing I can't say."
Erya took out almost all her money to pay the deposit.
The deposit is usually 30%, but Erya lowered it to 20%.
So she used the money in her hand to order ten large ships, and emphasized the delivery period of the ships, and there was no breach of contract, otherwise the penalty would be the full price of two ships.
Since the new emperor ascended the throne, all kinds of troubles have often occurred, so people's hearts are unstable. Businessmen are sensitive and will be cautious and control business expansion at the slightest sign of trouble.
Therefore, in the past two years, the dock has rarely received such large orders.
In this situation, even though Erya's demands were a bit demanding, they were all negotiated down.
"After the maritime ban is lifted, many people will come to order ships. The price of new ships will be very high. When the time comes, I will add a few thousand taels to these deposits and sell them."
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