Don't be afraid, fairy, I'm blind
Chapter 372 The best gift?
Chapter 372 The best gift?
"Let some water flow?!"
You Su was shocked. There was always some ambiguity in his previous interactions with that wanton woman. No wonder he couldn't help but think of something wrong when he heard such words.
The Master of Mathematical Olympiads raised his eyebrows slightly and spoke slowly, his voice amusing:
"What are you thinking, kid? You dare to think of something that I dare not even think of. If you have this ability, you can show your skills, and I will clean up the mess for you."
You Su pursed her lips, speechless.
Frankly speaking, I guess many men have had such greedy thoughts about Venerable Qianhua, but it seems that he is the only one in the entire Five Continents who has this ability... and has actually put it into practice...
But this is not something worth boasting about. The more you talk, the more mistakes you make. You Su already knew that he had lost his composure today, so he simply decided to say less and ask less questions.
The Master of Olympiads smiled again and stopped teasing You Su: "When I say flowing water, I mean flowing oily water."
Seeing that You Su didn't dare to speak, Master Olympiad smiled apologetically, knowing that the joke had been made, and poured tea for You Su personally as an apology.
"Dabang, do you know why I want Venerable Qianhua to give me some money?"
You Su took the tea and shook his head lightly.
"This is not out of personal grudges, but based on considerations for the future of the entire North Aozhou."
You Su's eyes narrowed slightly when he heard this. This Taoist Hua was discussing women one moment and the next he was talking about the future of Beiaozhou. The huge change made You Su feel dissatisfied, so he listened attentively.
"Beiaozhou, this vast and cold land, has lagged behind in development since ancient times due to its harsh environment. We only know how to learn from Zhongyuan and Nanyang, but we can't learn the real essentials. One hundred years ago, in order to break this deadlock, Shenshan, led by the Xianzu Temple, made a bold decision - to implement a ten-year tax exemption policy for foreign businessmen, and after ten years, they will enjoy the privilege of paying a lower tax rate than the normal rate for fifty years. This move is aimed at attracting foreign businessmen to settle in and boost the economy and prosperity of Beiaozhou."
When the Master of Mathematical Olympiad said this, his eyes became deep, as if he had penetrated the mist of time and seen that turbulent period of history. When he talked about serious matters, he was completely different from his usual frivolous appearance.
"The reason why Beiaozhou has been able to develop rapidly in the past century and has leapt from a barren land to a force that cannot be ignored among the five continents is inseparable from the foreign businessmen who came from afar. They brought advanced technology, abundant materials, and new business concepts. But this also brought an unprecedented impact to the local industries of Beiaozhou."
"Venerable Qianhua, her Qianhua Pavilion, with its exquisite craftsmanship and unique designs, has not only almost monopolized the high-end clothing market in Zhongyuan and Nanyang, but has also been overwhelming in Beiaozhou. This has undoubtedly brought unprecedented changes to Beiaozhou. The people of Beiaozhou, who only wanted to keep warm, have begun to have higher requirements for clothes, which has really stimulated consumption in Beiaozhou and made Venerable Qianhua herself a lot of money."
But when it comes to success, Master Olympiad Mathematics was not happy. He sighed softly, and a hint of worry was revealed in his tone.
"However, behind the prosperity, many local clothing stores have closed down or changed their business due to the strong competition from Qianhua Pavilion. The once prosperous clothing stores are now deserted, and most of the former craftsmen are displaced. The monopoly of Qianhua Pavilion has made the entire industry ecology sick, and the market without competition is like a stagnant pool of water, which is difficult to stir up."
When Master Olympiad Mathematics said this, he turned his gaze to You Su, his eyes gleaming with anticipation.
"The fundamental problem is the policy of Beiaozhou." You Su replied indifferently.
Venerable Ao Shu nodded slightly, without denying: "In fact, not only the clothing industry, many industries in Bei Ao Continent are firmly controlled by merchants from other continents. The Immortal Ancestor Temple is also aware of this. Bei Ao Continent may be too eager for quick success, so this welfare policy was also revised forty years ago. The benefits are much less, but the merchants who settled in according to the policy before still enjoy the benefits of the old covenant. Do you find the problem?"
You Su pondered for a moment and said in surprise, "Qianhua Pavilion has only been open in Beiaozhou for forty years. In other words... Venerable Qianhua decided to set up a branch in Beiaozhou in the last year before the advantage policy was revised!"
"Yes, she got it just right." The Master of Mathematical Olympiad also sighed, and there was even some admiration in his tone.
Theoretically speaking, for a business of this size, if Beiaozhou had not impressed her in the past few decades, it would be impossible for her to change her mind in the last year.
Venerable Qianhua was able to spend a huge amount of money to build a clothing store in this bitter and cold place before the welfare benefits disappeared. He must have known the news in advance, and may even have reached an agreement with some high-level officials in Beiaozhou.
Obviously, the terms of the agreement must be beneficial to Qianhua Pavilion. After all, You Su knew this woman, Qianhua Zun, and she would not do business at a loss.
You Su pondered for a moment and gained a deeper understanding of the woman's shrewdness.
"This is the policy. It's her last year here, so you can't blame her."
"Yes... People from Bei'aozhou look prettier when they wear Qianhua Pavilion's clothes, but these clothes will suck the blood of people from Bei'aozhou..."
The Master of Mathematics shook his head. His sadness was definitely not false.
"The tailors, craftsmen, and even the maids of Qianhua Pavilion were all brought from Zhongyuanzhou, not to mention that the clothes for sale were also transported from Zhongyuanzhou by Shenhan Boat. The clothing and silk industry native to our Beiaozhou has not only been suppressed, but we don't even have the opportunity to join. On the surface, more and more people are buying clothes, and the scene is thriving, but in fact, only the foreign Qianhua Pavilion is thriving, and the money in our Beiaozhou has also flowed to other continents."
After hearing this, You Su looked up to this Taoist priest Hua even more. This high and mighty Master Dongxu, apart from his own great path, was actually filled with worries about the people's livelihood.
He was willing to condescend to come so far to ask for the five years' tax silver, and even refused the high-level merit of killing evil, and did not hesitate to go against the people behind the city lord, all for the sake of giving Shuo City a clear conscience.
You Su had never seen such a down-to-earth cultivator. How many cultivators turned a deaf ear to the world outside in pursuit of the great truth, but it was not them who made the world a better place, but those who came down from the clouds.
"But then again, the fact that local industries cannot compete with outsiders cannot be entirely blamed on outsiders. The weak foundation and backward technology of Beiaozhou itself are the root causes of the problem."
The words of Master Olympiad revealed a kind of transcendent wisdom, and he did not simply put the blame on any one party.
"The reason why I hope that Venerable Qianhua can make some money is not out of jealousy or hatred, but because I hope that she can have a deeper understanding of Beiaozhou and trust the potential of this land. Beiaozhou will not let her down. I hope that she can establish a special garment factory, dyeing factory, and even a plantation in Beiaozhou. We in Beiaozhou also have good materials to use and simple workers to work. In this way, it will not affect her ability to make money, but will also save her a lot of cross-sea shipping costs, and can also provide job opportunities for many people in Beiaozhou, so that foreign businessmen can truly drive the development of Beiaozhou and make this land full of vitality."
The master of Mathematical Olympiad spoke slowly and his words were full of longing and expectation for the future.
You Su's mind suddenly became clear when he heard this. He suddenly felt that the so-called great mission of saving the five continents was not much more difficult than thinking about these major issues of people's livelihood all day long. "This sounds like a deal with only benefits and no harm. Venerable Qianhua should have thought of it."
"You are wrong." Master Ao Shu shook his head. "It is natural for businessmen to pursue profits. She can still make a lot of money if she keeps doing the same thing. However, if she builds factories and recruits people, the cost will probably require her to pay back all the money she made in North Aozhou. And greater costs also mean greater risk of loss."
"So...how do you want to convince her...?" You Su was a little confused.
The Master of Mathematics took a sip of tea and smiled meaningfully:
"Qianhua Pavilion's business in Bei'aozhou is booming, but Venerable Qianhua has never come to Bei'aozhou for the store's anniversary celebration. This was the case for ten, twenty, and thirty years. But when the number of forty years came, which was not so auspicious, she came instead. Do you know the reason?"
"Why?" You Su became interested and curious after hearing this.
"As a fellow venerable, I dare not and cannot make too deep plans. But it is not without gain. I have figured out that—"
The Aoshu Master lowered his voice and said mysteriously, "She must have come to Beiaozhou for something. In other words, her purpose is definitely not as simple as just celebrating the fortieth anniversary."
When You Su heard this, the corners of his mouth twitched, thinking that this Taoist priest Hua was really good at being mysterious:
"What do you want?"
"What you want is naturally not something I can calculate." The Master of Mathematical Olympiads chuckled and patted You Su on the shoulder. "But I am sure that this will be our chance."
"What does it have to do with me?"
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"Think about it, since it's a celebration, there will naturally be many guests visiting. Venerable Qianhua and I have never met before, so if I want to get in touch with her, I naturally have to bring gifts. If I want to say these heartfelt words to her, then of course I have to use the best gifts to move her heart. Now, do you understand?"
You Su was puzzled and frowned. He didn't understand what Master Ouma wanted him to understand.
It was not until the Master of Mathematics cast his burning gaze upon him again that You Su suddenly realized that this so-called best gift was actually You Su himself.
You Su secretly thought it was insidious, it turned out that from the very beginning, this Taoist Hua pretended to talk about Venerable Qianhua unintentionally with ulterior motives.
Seeing You Su's expression, Master Olympiad smiled and poured a cup of tea for You Su. He looked polite, but there was a bit of cunning hidden in his smile:
"I knew you were smart!"
You Su subconsciously pulled up his collar a little. Being stared at made him feel a little timid. After all, his identity was not one that could be easily exposed.
But when he heard this proposal, he couldn't help but feel doubtful.
Venerable Qianhua was his family member after all. Even though he didn't know her attitude towards him becoming the public enemy of the Five Continents, she was still more trustworthy than others. Being alone in a foreign land, Venerable Qianhua could be considered a half-fellow villager. There was a sense of familiarity when talking to her. Moreover, this woman was extremely well-informed. He might be able to learn more unknown situations from her, and even... he could use her to do things that were inconvenient for him to do.
In short, she was his dependent, and would never betray or harm him. The biggest risk was that he needed to be on guard against other dignitaries at the celebration recognizing him. After all, they were not like the Aoshu Master who abided by the spirit of the contract and did not make any inquiries into his true identity.
"That's why I'm smart and won't use such a stupid method."
You Su actually wanted to agree to this proposal immediately, but it was inconvenient for him to express it too directly, so he had to pretend to argue with the Master of Mathematics.
Sure enough, Master Aoshu was not going to give up so easily. He cleared his throat and said seriously:
"Venerable Qianhua likes male beauty. Many powerful people in Beiaozhou have tried to show their affection to her in this way, and she accepted them all. Although you look a little sloppy, your facial features are regular and a bit rough. A southern woman like Venerable Qianhua might want to try a special northern man like you. So this is not a stupid method, but a practical and effective one. As long as you can make her happy, my business will be easy to negotiate."
You Su pretended to think, stroking the stubble on his chin, and said seriously: "Then I won't jump into the fire pit myself."
"Why is it a fire pit?!" Venerable Ao Shu leaned forward anxiously and defended, "How many men dream of being close to a beauty like Venerable Qian Hua! If Venerable Qian Hua didn't only like old cows eating young grass, I would have sacrificed myself for it long ago. Why do you need to come?"
"You just said that every male lover she abandoned ended up paralyzed. How could I ruin my future?"
"Then you also know that he is an abandoned male lover. Isn't it okay for you not to be abandoned?"
"I, Dabang, am not someone who would sell myself for fame, especially your fame."
"What do you mean by my glory? It's the glory of my entire Northern Ao Continent! This is a great merit!" The Aoshu Master was furious. He slammed the teacup on the table and said seriously, "I have already calculated for you. If you have this great merit, it can offset the great omen you suffered in the Kongyuan Divine Mountain!"
"Are you still secretly calculating against me?" You Su frowned, his tone somewhat unfriendly.
"I want to save you!" The Master of Aoshu raised his broad eyebrows and said loudly, "Do you really think it's that easy to take a person of unknown origin to the sacred mountain? How dare I easily agree to your request if I don't calculate good and bad luck?! When doing things, I must not only keep my word, but also be honest. Your trip to the sacred mountain will definitely be very dangerous. If I take you there regardless of the good and bad luck, and you die in the sacred mountain, I will have fulfilled my promise. Why should I calculate good and bad luck for you? But great disasters will always be accompanied by great luck. I have calculated for you how to exchange merits for safety. Whether you choose it or not is up to you!"
The Master of Mathematics Olympiad waved his hand and simply turned sideways, as if he was too lazy to continue dissuading.
You Su's eyebrows twitched slightly. He couldn't tell whether what the Taoist Hua said was true or false. But according to You Su's own concept, he didn't believe in fate anymore, so why would he care about good or bad luck?
However, Master Olympiad's words gave You Su an opportunity to change his mind. Changing his mind now would not seem deliberate.
"You didn't lie to me?"
"I wanted you to go to Nanyang Continent with me to piss off those old pedants! Why would I lie to you?!" The Master of Mathematical Olympiad rolled his eyes, looking very disappointed with his friend.
"Then...I'll listen to you!"
(End of this chapter)
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