Chapter 54: Marketing Accounts' Tactics (Thanks to Mengzhu Ligao Mei +3)
Shen Tang: "???"
I inexplicably felt a chill in the air.
She shook her head, banishing those strange illusions, and put on a smile again, dividing up the things she had brought back as if distributing gifts. Qi Shan looked away and then noticed the two round-bellied wine jars, uncorking them and smelling them.
He asked, "Dukang wine?"
Shen Tang said, "Yes, it's a gift for you."
Qi Shan asked with certainty, "You created it using the power of words again?"
Chu Yao, who was on the side, finally reacted. His eyes flickered slightly, and his gaze toward Qi Shan became more solemn and cold, like an abyss.
Shen Tang: "Why can't it be something I bought?"
Although that was the truth, Qi Shan immediately guessed it, which made her unhappy, as if she were being stingy and loved to freeload.
Qi Shan chuckled twice, and his words were piercing to the heart.
"You have money? Even if you do, where in Xiaocheng would you find Dukang wine? And even if you did have Dukang wine, would the wine jars and stoppers be so new? Now, you've ruined that saying again. Is it 'I don't enjoy officialdom, I only cherish Dukang' or 'What can dispel sorrow? Only Dukang'?"
Of all his scrolls, only these two lines seem to be related to Dukang wine, but I never expected that Young Master Shen would actually be able to come up with them.
Shen Tang felt guilty but was very self-righteous, her voice gradually rising: "Who cares about any kind of Word of Power? As long as it can make good wine and make money, it's a good Word of Power. Isn't a person just living with a mouth? I think the people of Xiaocheng really like to drink. Anyway, they're just sitting around doing nothing. They can take a few jars of wine out and sell them on the street every day, and they'll make money, right?"
We can make some plum wine later.
Praying for good inevitably leads to self-reflection.
Although he wasn't wealthy, he hadn't lacked anything along the way. So why was the young master so obsessed with money? He couldn't sell enough plums, cakes, and maltose, and now he's planning to sell wine at a counter. Is he planning to do this long-term?
"I don't think your business will last long."
Qi Shan poured cold water on Shen Tang.
It's extremely cold.
"Freebies... no, it's a business with no capital. How can it not last? There's no rent or raw material costs..." You make as much as you sell. This is the kind of profit that many merchants dream of.
Qi Shan did not answer. Instead, she lifted her eyelids, moved her gaze upward, and finally landed on Chu Yao, who was standing silently to the side.
Shen Tang looked at the two of them, puzzled.
Why are you looking at him?
Qi Shan still didn't answer, but Chu Yao spoke up to explain: "Fifth Brother, Xiaocheng is going to be in chaos, so the business won't last long."
"Is Xiaocheng about to fall into chaos?" This was Shen Tang's question.
"Wulang?" This was Qi Shan looking at Shen Tang.
“I am the fifth child in my family, so Mr. Wu Hui calls me Wu Lang.” She answered Qi Shan’s question first, and then asked, “What’s going on with the chaos in Xiaocheng? Wasn’t it said that the war was just over? The streets are still lively today, and there’s no sign of an imminent battle.”
Despite the fact that there are two worlds inside and outside the city, such an imbalance is bound to cause trouble sooner or later. In addition, Qi Shan had previously told her that the prefect was a crooked man and a spy of the Ten Crows, so the hidden dangers would erupt sooner or later.
But she didn't expect it to happen so early; there must be a reason for it.
"It's only calm on the surface; undercurrents are surging. I just received news that Xiaocheng may become a hotbed of trouble. I'm considering whether to go elsewhere to avoid the storm for now." Qi Shan had been pondering this issue, even putting aside his revenge, thinking of taking Young Master Chen away. Unexpectedly, this young master turned around and brought back someone whose background he didn't know.
They scam people without even giving a heads-up.
Hmph ╭(╯^╰)╮~~
Shen Tang didn't notice Qi Shan's subtle expression; her attention was entirely on the news. She plopped down on the porch, kicked off her wooden clogs, and leaned closer, saying, "News? What news? Could it be that some rebel army or a righteous force from another country has come to punish Zheng Qiao?"
Qi Shan said, "None of them are correct."
Shen Tang: "What is that?"
Chu Yao interrupted their conversation, filling in what Qi Shan hadn't finished saying: "It's a rumor, and it might be the source of the trouble."
"What rumor is so powerful that it could throw Xiaocheng into chaos?" Shen Tang looked at the two of them and couldn't help but resort to shamelessness. "One of you just gives me a straight answer! You keep me hanging on like this, I'm going to run out of breath sooner or later..."
Chu Yao: "..."
Qi Shan: "..."
Despite their lack of understanding, the two thought the same thing popped into their minds—that young master Shen (Goro) still had the mind of a child.
Qi Shan chuckled: "You don't even have this much patience?"
Chu Yao's eyes seemed to say, "He still needs more practice."
Shen Tang, who was then falsely accused, was speechless.
It's not that she lacks patience.
But patience shouldn't be used like that.
You two are both seriously ill, and your efficiency in speaking and acting is so low that even capitalists would have their blood pressure soar if they saw this!
"See for yourself."
Seeing the undisguised grievance on Shen Tang's face, Qi Shan had no choice but to take out a piece of drawing paper and push it in front of her.
Shen Tang immediately recognized the paper as the one provided by the servant during the erotic painting assignment. It featured a somewhat familiar image of a desert sunset, with a neat line of text on one side. She read it aloud, word by word: "The Purple Star emerges from the Northwest, preserving the unity of the world?"
My inner rant kept rolling.
Holy crap, who is this?
Is this some kind of hype and boasting that's going to go on such a big spree?
They're practically swearing their ambitions on their faces, telling the world they're plotting to conquer the world. Are they going to take over all the countries one by one?
If this fails, how painful will the embarrassment be?
Recalling the courtesan she had met that morning, the mind-reading Mr. Gu, and Gong Cheng whom they had rescued, she said, "I saw this painting in that courtesan's room; it's exactly the same. The screen also depicts a sunset over the desert. Could this rumor be spread by them?"
Otherwise, why specify the drawing paper material?
Who would believe they have nothing to do with this?
Chu Yao said, "This rumor has been around for a long time."
Qi Shan sneered: "It's either the Northern Desert or the Ten Crows's dirty tricks. Their purpose is probably to attract talented people to the Northwest, take the opportunity to win them over, or to create momentum for their future rule over the Central Plains, or to take the opportunity to stir up trouble in the Northwest countries so that they can fish in troubled waters."
Based solely on the text content, Zheng Qiao is also a suspect.
This person's rise to power was illegitimate, his past was dishonorable, yet he was incredibly ambitious, and might very well harbor desires to rule the world, using this method to gild his image. However, paired with this picture of a desert sunset, his suspicion is lessened. This is because there are no deserts within the territory of Geng Kingdom; rather, the Ten Black Northern Desert is commonly found there.
Shen Tang rests her chin on her hand (p′︵‵。)
"Isn't this just marketing hype?"
Will anyone fall for it?
Did they fall for the scam and still travel a long way to join in the fun?
The northwestern states are all at war. For example, the State of Xin was recently destroyed by the State of Geng, and many people within its borders, unable to endure such a life, have risen up in rebellion. In this chaotic and war-torn situation, who would be so idle as to run around aimlessly?
The moment the thought crossed Shen Tang's mind, she remembered Zhai Le and the other person she had just met, and silently changed the content of her complaint above.
She has to admit, there are still people who are just bored out of their minds.
Qi Shan hummed, "A crane that does not dance."
Chu Yao also said, "Fish-like texture with dragon-like patterns."
Shen Tang: "..."
Qi Shan scolded those who spread rumors for being unworthy of their reputation.
Chu Yao criticized the person for being hypocritical, all show and no substance, and just bragging.
This is the third chapter. Sigh, the average daily subscription and initial subscription are both not very good.
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