NOVEL WEB Chapter 30
“Let’s talk about the issue of exports!”
Yaoyao said with a smile: “Since you mentioned selling the ore, how about selling it to me? I will definitely give you a satisfactory price!”
Lin Beifan also smiled: “I can sell it to you, but it must be at market price!”
“Market price, how is that possible?”
Yaoyao exclaimed with a fierce gesture: “Your economy has been blockaded, so you can only cooperate with me. If I still buy your goods at market prices, that would be stupid!”
Lin Beifan retorted: “It’s true that the economy of Xia Kingdom has been blockaded, but it’s only a few noble families that are affected. There are plenty of powers stronger than them! When others find out that my ore is both cheap and of good quality, do you think the other noble families will remain indifferent? Do you think other countries will remain indifferent?”
Yaoyao knew that what he said was true. If it was a good product, everyone would be scrambling for it.
Lin Beifan had a great item in his hands.
“Selling it at market price won’t yield much profit anyway. Given our relationship, can’t you give me a little discount?”
Yaoyao hinted with a blink, “We are good friends, after all. When your nation was in peril and you were in danger, Yaoyao didn’t hesitate to draw her sword to help you, to eliminate the assassins, to buy you food. Have you forgotten all that?”“I have not forgotten!”
Lin Beifan sneered, “At that time, you came specifically to kill me. If it weren’t for my great fortune, I would have been finished! And later, you swindled an extra 50% of the money from me. How do you propose we settle this account?”
Yaoyao, heartbroken, said, “I thought we had become friends, that we would support each other through thick and thin. Now I realize we’re not even friends! I thought what we had was a bond of emotion, but in the end, it’s just business! Fine, let’s go with the market price then. Even if it costs her, consider it Yaoyao learning a lesson about you!”
Lin Beifan was speechless, “Stop pretending. I’ve already seen through your tricks! It’s not impossible to give you a discount, but…”
“But what?” Yaoyao’s eyes lit up.
“If you’re willing to pay, then I will sell to you at the market price! However, if you transport grain and other supplies, I can offer you a 20% discount. How about that?” Lin Beifan extended two fingers.
Yaoyao giggled, prying two more fingers from Lin Beifan’s hand until only a thumb remained.
Seeing Lin Beifan’s face darken, she stealthily stuck out her tongue and withdrew one finger.
Then, full of anticipation, she asked, “How about a 30% discount? Gathering and transporting so many supplies over here also requires a lot of manpower and resources!”
“Do you think mining ore doesn’t consume manpower and resources?” Lin Beifan retorted.
Yaoyao nodded, “It does, but much less than others! Your mines are almost all open-pit; you can just pick up the ore directly. There’s really no need to put in so much effort to mine!”
Lin Beifan sighed, “Ah, my shoulders are a bit tired!”
Yaoyao, understanding the hint, quickly moved behind Lin Beifan and began to massage his shoulders, “Let me help you with that!”
After a while, she asked, “Your Majesty, do you feel better?”
“Not bad, your technique is quite professional! It’s just…”
Lin Beifan shook his head, “Lately, I’ve been preoccupied with state affairs, overworking myself, and I’ve been feeling dizzy and listless…”
“Your Majesty, let me press on your temples for you!” Yaoyao reached out to gently press Lin Beifan’s temples.
A little while later, she inquired, “Your Majesty, do you feel any better now?”
“Much better! But…”
Lin Beifan patted his thigh, “I’ve been sitting for too long, and my legs are a bit numb…”
“Your Majesty, I will massage your legs for you!” Yaoyao squatted down and began to massage Lin Beifan’s legs.
Lin Beifan reveled in the sensation, smirking with self-satisfaction, confident that he could tame this money-grubbing enchantress.
Yaoyao clenched her teeth, cursing Lin Beifan to high heaven in her heart.
You foolish emperor, to actually have this Miss Yaoyao perform such servile tasks.
If not for the Holy Sect, Yaoyao would never endure such humiliation!
Little foolish emperor, just you wait!
Once Yaoyao secures the order, you’ll see what’s coming for you!
At this moment, Lin Beifan got a bit carried away and said, “Yaoyao, my bed is a bit cold…”
Yaoyao, who was plotting revenge, blurted out, “Your Majesty, let me help you warm your bed…” (TN: Accompanying him asleep.)
Lin Beifan, Yaoyao: “…”
Three seconds later.
Lin Beifan: “Ow, ow, ow, ow…”
One minute later.
As Yaoyao massaged Lin Beifan’s leg to promote blood circulation and disperse bruises, she said, “If it gold, silver, or any precious metals, we’ll trade at market value! If it’s goods, you’ll give a thirty percent discount!”
Lin Beifan furrowed his brows, “This is a significant matter, perhaps… we should consider it further?”
“What’s there to consider? Let’s just happily decide on this!” Yaoyao slapped his thigh.
Lin Beifan: “Ow, ow, ow, ow…”
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