In the VIP room of the Rohr Chamber of Commerce, Markov sat on a large and comfortable sofa, waiting for the arrival of the head of the Chamber of Commerce.

He rubbed his hands together nervously, and the arch of his foot repeatedly tensed, released, tensed, and released.

He didn't expect that Dahan's note would be so powerful. Handed to the front desk, the beautiful reception lady lost her face, while inviting him to rest in the VIP room, while inviting the business manager, the business manager saw the note, did not dare to slack off, and quickly notified the head of the division, and now, the division head of the Chamber of Commerce is on the way to Lorma City.

"The life and death of the whole family depends on this meeting. Before he came, he told his father.

"If this is the mentality, if you talk about it, you will die. ”

"Huh?"

"People want to talk about business, not because we are humble enough, but because it is profitable. Remember, you and your opponent are always equal, even if you are not as strong as him. ”

"Yes, I remember. ”

He gently slid his fingers along the seams of the wooden armrests of the sofa, twisting his fingers, the wood was brand new, without even the slightest burr, and the varnish was fresh, uniform in thickness, and the craftsmanship was superb. Sniff it, and you won't smell any of the lacquer.

Dealt with with alchemy?

Father's words rang in his ears: "The Rolle Chamber of Commerce, the red-topped chamber of commerce that has recently risen in the kingdom of Neutenotiran, has a unique ore refining technology, the magic energy ore business has been done all over the continent, and it also has considerable influence in the colonies, and it is also very popular in pagan countries like Arabor and Polynia. ”

"The president is quite a skillful man. ”

"It's none of your business, son, apples and ores are too far away, you have to find a combination of interests that can arouse the other party's interest in negotiations, otherwise, you can only get a drop in the bucket of handouts - relationship is relationship, business is business, I don't believe that a mining giant will be bound by a note. Giving you three or five thousand pounds, rounding up your benefactor's affection, and sending you away by the way, is still a dead end. ”

"Is there a combination of agricultural products and mining? Use apples to give benefits to miners? Father, I can't do it, can you accompany me?"

"I can't walk, and besides, I've handed over all the errands to you, and you have to be on your own. It's up to you what you do. In any case, your mom and I won't blame you. ”

The sound of sparkling carriages and horses was heard, and Markov walked over to the carved window railing and looked down. A beautifully decorated carriage was slowly moving into the courtyard.

Ten minutes left at most.

Markov's cold sweat flowed.

The ecstasy of thinking that he was in a desperate situation covered his eyes, and he should not have slept last night, he should have spent the night collecting information from the Rohr Chamber of Commerce, doing a good job of investigation, and trying to fight for his own interests, but now it was too late.

We only sell apples, so what does it matter to the mining industry! The Luoer Chamber of Commerce has a lot of money, and what agricultural and sideline products cannot be harvested? No matter how unique the taste of apples is, they are still apples, so why should they impress others?

Ten minutes of negligence passed, and the sound of soft footsteps came from the corridor outside the door, and the door opened softly.

Two servants, dressed in straight uniforms, respectfully invited the servant into the room, and then gently closed the door.

He quickly stood up.

In came a young girl, with long silky black waist-length hair, and an off-the-shoulder blond satin gown, with faint flashes of light around her from time to time.

Mage?

With the rise of alchemy, traditional mages gradually declined, and those who can still devote themselves to the study of magic are either the children of wealthy families or wealthy merchants.

The girl in front of her was only fifteen or sixteen years old, and she had actually become a mage who had entered the house, this talent was enough to make her a key cultivation object of the family, and if she was still the head of the family, she would undoubtedly be the first choice for the future heir - unless she had a better brother or sister above her.

He did not dare to relax at all because of the girl's age, and bowed to the girl: "Markov of the Tuscano plantation, greetings to the young lady. ”

The girl returned the salute elegantly: "Isis, director of the Rohr Chamber of Commerce and head of the business in Loerma City, greets the two of you, please take a seat." ”

The two sat down, and the servant brought the black tea and closed the door again.

Isis went straight to the point: "An important person informed the Chamber of Commerce's Lorma City branch to introduce us to a potential partner, and I accepted his commission to rush over. Although the Chamber is just beginning to take shape, its business in the area around the Holy City is just beginning, and we are happy to work with others. ”

Markov nodded secretly.

Sure enough, interests come first, a note comes, and the wealth can only be an illusion. That note is just a bridge of contact and exchange, and now, you need to take it step by step, and if you are not careful, you will still fall into the bottomless abyss.

Or is it the unavoidable question: what can win the favor of mining tycoons by growing fruits?

Markov tried to stall for time to think, and asked with a feigned wist: "I wonder if this important person you are talking about is the one who gave me the note?"

"Exactly. Isis didn't seem to want to delay, and pushed a report over the table: "This is the basic information about you submitted by my subordinates, I wonder if there are any errors and omissions?"

Markov took it, glanced at it, and was secretly frightened. I just met a mysterious person last night, and this afternoon, the Rohr Chamber of Commerce has already checked the situation of its own family, and this is still a case of "no business", this Chamber of Commerce is too amazing.

Cold sweat broke out unconsciously, and his hand as he picked up the report was trembling slightly.

"Since we are cooperating, we have to consider the issue of interests, and I would like to know," Isis leaned forward slightly, "what benefits can you offer us, even if it is potential." ”

Getting to the heart of the matter, it's really an unceremonious way of negotiating.

Markov was still considering, and Isis continued to be aggressive: "Your good reputation and innovative spirit to develop your business are very appetizing to the Chamber, but these two aspects alone are not a reason for the Chamber's investment. ”

Apples, ores, apples, ores, where the hell is the answer!

Markov felt that the disappointment in the girl's eyes was turning into a shadow of terror pressing down on him.

He was a little afraid to look at her beautiful eyes, and his gaze moved down to the delicate and slender neck.

This can't be done, you have to win the initiative, and if you can't keep up with her rhythm, you will disrupt her rhythm! What should I do?

Thinking about it, Markov's eyes began to straighten, and he wandered out of the world for a short time.

The girl coughed lightly, but he was unmoved, and he hadn't come up with a reason yet.

The girl coughed heavily: "So, are we going to reconsider our position?"

This sentence brought Markov back to his senses suddenly.

Definitely not, once you get out of this door, can you still get in?

But I haven't thought about it yet...... Why is her face so red? Oh no, she just lost her temper!

Markov suddenly remembered that he had been staring at people's necks and exposed shoulders for a while!

This was so rude that he immediately scrambled: "Uh, that...... I'm not ......."

It's all messed up, the brain is all messed up, a pot of porridge, a swarm of bees!

What if you stare at it, it's obviously not big enough, it's not my cup of tea at all, but at the age of fifteen or sixteen, there is still a future for development...... What am I thinking, it's pretty when you look closely...... It's over when you go out, it's all over anyway, will you die if you look at it a few more times...... I didn't even know I would be interested in this kind of little girl......

Isis gritted her teeth and said, "I think, you need to think about it again, then, here for today......"

"Wait a minute!"

"What?"

"Are you married?"

"Huh, hey, ...... Didn't ......."

Markov stepped out, stood up sharply, propped his hands on the table, and stretched his neck like a hound that had found its prey: "Do you have a boyfriend?"

Isis visibly had a brain crash: "Uh, this, not so, um, sure." ”

Markov got down on one knee: "Would you like to have a drink?"

At this time, Markov has already entered a state of madness, take the liberty of it, please drink, why do I get down on one knee?

Her panic lasted only a few seconds, and she coughed dryly, and said, "Please allow me to decline this sudden invitation." ”

It's really terrible concentration, Markov sighed secretly, there was really nothing to do, so he had nothing to say: "That, I think, it's better to have a drink......"

"I'm sorry, I don't like alcohol, it's so intensely pungent that no mage would like anything that makes people spin on their heads, not to mention that it smells so bad...... Wait, do you say, wine?"

As if an electric light suddenly pierced the thick haze, Markov was instantly blessed with a heart: "Yes, I think it's better for you to try it yourself......"

The disappointment in the girl's eyes dissipated a little: "The liquor business is not the main business of the Chamber of Commerce, and besides, there are no well-known liquor brands near the Holy City, and according to the information, you have never done anything like this-"

Markov stood up and said loudly: "So creating a competitive new brand can benefit both of us, isn't it!

There is no way back, I will never admit defeat!

Isis leaned back on the sofa, elegantly erected her slender legs, and clasped her hands on her chest, posing as "come and convince me".

"As early as three years ago, my father and I started thinking about the way forward. After years of improvement, the potential of local apple varieties has been basically exhausted, and no matter how unique the taste is, apples can only be apples. So we started trying to make a fuss about fruit wine. ”

Isis said: "It turns out that there is such a deep meaning in cooperating with Rurik, I thought it was just a last resort, please continue." ”

It's just a last resort, and now it's a last resort.

After passing the first level, Markov continued to blow with vigor: "It's a pity that Rurik only knows how to kill chickens and eggs, we go around the orchard all day, and all we solve is to improve the variety and make it more suitable for winemaking, and there is not much time and money to carry out the second step of business, if it weren't for Lord Dak's arrival and cleaning up those bureaucrats, maybe we wouldn't even be able to survive in front of us......"

"Getting to the point. Benefit. ”

"I don't think it's fair that only the men toast to a banquet and the women are embarrassed to carry the juice," Markov added, pausing, "like a woman like you—"

Isis's eyes lit up.

"Fruit wine, a fruit wine with a light and mellow taste, but not easily drunk, it is not only a wine, but also a kind of respect, an understanding, and a kind of etiquette!"

Bragging is like blowing up a balloon, as long as you blow the first sip, the rest will be simple, Markov entered a state of madness again: "How many varieties of fruit wine are there in the mainland now, thirty kinds? Fifty kinds? That's not important, the important thing is that the women's wine market is basically blank, we have to be the first, the first to make our own brand, the first to form a complete industry standard, and then ......" He exhaled deeply and tried to open his arms, "Wealth, rolling in!"

"Do you think the Chamber of Commerce is going to spend a lot of money on a whimsical idea......?"

"Yes, yes, on the mainland, most women still wear aprons around the stove, making them realize that their status is a luxury. But I've heard that your Chamber of Commerce is quite prestigious in the colonies?"

Isis's eyes lit up a second time.

"Rum. Only rum. There are many stories about the colony, but the wine in all the stories is only pungent, top-notch, and lava-boiling rum. Any kind of liquor can be put on the table of those who are used to drinking or have to drink spirits. Why can't we make the most of our influence?"

Markov felt his breath run out of breath, and he unleashed another wave of bragging: "Women played a much greater role in the construction and development of the colony than on the mainland, they were stronger, braver, more open, but their status did not improve much." It is foreseeable that this kind of wine, which is full of respect and understanding for them, can enhance taste, and has a novel taste, will become the most popular topic in the colonies! And the mainland, as the suzerain, will definitely not be able to stay out of it, and at that time, we will push our works with all our might, yes, the works, and we will definitely get a lot of profits!"

Isis didn't say anything, she picked up the black tea steadily, took a sip gently, put down the cup, and said, "It's weird." ”

"What's so strange?"

"A plantation owner, who puts aside the cultivation and primary processing techniques he is best at, talks about sales. ”

Markov gritted his teeth secretly, but could only make it up: "I can only answer you with one word: interests." We're responsible for providing the best quality apples and some level of primary processing, and you're in charge of the sales and distribution process, so it's the innovative ideas that will benefit you the most, right?"

"So now we've got what we wanted, haven't we?"

One sentence made Markov fall into an ice cave.

Oops, all the hole cards are pulled out. Now, people can kick themselves out of the way, and the rest is only to consider the cost of Apple's acquisition.

It's all fought to this point, I don't admit defeat, I will never admit defeat!

He lowered his head and clenched his fists: "I...... I ......"

Isis looked at him calmly.

"I've always thought that when it comes to business, there's something more important than profit. ”

"Oh, what is it?"

"Reputation, my esteemed miss, is reputation. My family's credo is credibility. From my great-grandfather to me, we have never made any money, we have never cheated or taken other people's secrets, and we have fulfilled every contract seriously, even if we have to mortgage our own house and land. ”

"So, you're saying that the Chamber of Commerce doesn't have credibility?"

Markov shook his head: "No. It was totally my mistake. Truth be told, my father was overworked and bedridden. It's the first time I've talked to someone alone, and I know I've made a lot of mistakes, even fatal ones like the ones I just had, uh-" He smiled and lowered his head, letting the thick hair on his forehead cover his eyes, revealing only the corners of his mouth with a smile, "I don't know what's going on, maybe it's a ghost." ”

The girl on the other side shifted awkwardly, no longer facing him head-on.

Neither of them spoke, and was silent for dozens of seconds.

"So," Markov looked up, his face full of sunshine, "that's the tuition fee for my first negotiation, and I'm willing to bear all the consequences." It is a great honor to meet such a wonderful woman as you. Finally, would I like to take the liberty of having a drink?"

Isis got up and said, "I hate people who pester, farewell." She walked to the door and added, "But maybe someone will like it." Within three days, please submit a specific cooperation proposal. ”