"Master, I smell the smell of conspiracy. The Moon Elf woman must have been trying to hide something. The little devil who remained invisible lowered his voice and reminded in his ear.

Zuo Si rolled his eyes angrily: "About this, I know if you don't say it."

In the continent of Faeron, there are not many people who know about the Entanglement Talisman, and even fewer are willing to take a huge risk to fight a group of legendary undead spellcasters.

After going back and gathering and organizing the information a little, you should be able to lock on a general range.

However, considering that it is indeed a good idea to pull the entire Masked Mage Guild into the water.

So I think the benefits of an alliance with Zelanora clearly outweigh the disadvantages.

What's more, there are indeed a lot of interesting magic recorded in this Sandstorm Book.

For example, if you want a creature to die of dehydration, if you want to start a small sandstorm to obscure your enemy's view, or if you want high-speed flying sand to tear a creature to pieces. ”

"My dear master, you are too easily bribed." The little devil pursed his lips and complained.

Through the observation of the past few months, it can be understood how low Zuo Si's resistance to spells, knowledge, and all kinds of strange magical items is.

In many cases, the other party only needs to pay a few books and notes to win the favor of their owner to a certain extent.

But Zuo Si shrugged his shoulders disapprovingly: "The reason why you have such an illusion is because you don't understand the value of knowledge.

Every spell that is invented, no matter how strong or weak, condenses the creator's unique understanding and cognition of magic.

Through learning, I can draw inspiration from it and broaden my horizons and insights at the same time.

The compromises and concessions were nothing compared to what they were gained.

And......

Who says you can't turn your face after taking a benefit? ”

Hearing these words, the little devil was instantly shocked by the wickedness, meanness, shamelessness, and greed of his master.

You must know that even if you are a hell devil, you will not turn your face immediately after getting the benefits.

Even if you turn your face, you will find a more "legitimate" excuse.

But what about Zuo Si?

I don't even bother to make excuses.

All of a sudden, the little devil finally realized the gap between himself and his master, and even a look of adoration appeared on his face, and all kinds of praise poured out of his mouth.

However, it was a pity that Zuo Si did not pay attention to his demon pet, but quickly put away the "Book of Sandstorms", put on his hood again, and walked straight out of the sewer entrance.

Now that he has come out, he simply plans to go to the building of the administrative district first, find the six-member council to get his own remuneration, and by the way, take a look at Bernard and the chamber of commerce he runs.

According to Vermes's report, the young merchant who was making a big show had a recent conflict with some unknown guys, so he borrowed the orc Ritter and the pyromancer Alena.

Since there was no movement in the follow-up, Zuo Siwei wanted to inquire in person to see who was impatient and dared to break ground on his head.

Passing through the bustling Oakin Mall district and the chaotic Bridge District, Zuo Si soon found himself at the Municipal Hall. …

After identifying himself with the guards, he was led to a separate office on the third floor.

As soon as he walked through the door, he found that his "old acquaintance" Sir Christiane was sitting inside.

Without saying a word, the orderly and evil nobleman first stood up and gave Zuo Si a warm hug, and then laughed and said, "Sir Soth, you are finally back. You must know that the Council of Six has told me to prepare a grand celebration for you. ”

"Banquet?"

Zuo Si blinked inexplicably.

"That's right! Banquet! ”

Sir Christian, touching the moustache on his lips, explained: "Although I take all the credit for it, the Council of Six clearly has its own intelligence channels.

They know that from the attack on the envoys to the successful attack on Baldur's Gate trade, everything is behind your mind.

In particular, the method of forcing opponents to make concessions without starting a war made many nobles and large chambers of commerce see another possibility.

Therefore, there are many powerful family leaders in the government, and they want to be able to exchange their experiences with you in person.

Of course, in return, you will also gain the friendship of these families and even the Chamber of Commerce.

In addition to this, everyone attending the banquet must spend 10,000 gold coins to buy a ticket.

And all this money will become your personal property after the banquet. ”

"I see! No problem, I'm more than happy to share some of my experiences with this. ”

Hearing that there were a lot of gold coins to take, Zuo Si agreed without even thinking about it.

Are you kidding!

That's 10,000 gold coins per person!

Even if there were only a few dozen people present, he could count the money and count the cramps in his hands.

What's more, you can get to know many of the ruling class and elites at the top of the country.

A fool will not agree.

"Hahahaha! I knew you wouldn't say no. It was set for three days to take place at a manor in my family's estate. Coincidentally, the castle of yours is quite close to my manor, and it only takes half a day to ride a horse. ”

Sir Christiane laughed and gave the exact time and place.

It can be seen that he is quite concerned about this matter, and he can't wait to cook the raw rice into rice.

After all, inviting so many of Amm's top magnates to his territory is in itself a symbol of status, status and prestige.

Coupled with the fact that the negotiations have resulted in a favorable contract that has surprised countless people, it can be said that the political future is already bright.

Zuo Si also responded with a smile: "I'm very happy to be a neighbor with you. You wouldn't believe it, but I haven't looked at my own territory yet. ”

"Oh? That's a real deservedness.

Keep in mind that the castles and estates that Bernard transferred to your name are the most fertile and rich places in the area, with well-maintained water and irrigation systems.

Even dikes have been built along the river to prevent flooding.

And as a nobleman, he lived in his own domain for at least a few months a year, enjoying the leisurely rural life, as well as hunting and social activities. …

In addition to this, being a lord can exercise many privileges in his own land, and even pronounce a sentence of life and death for a wronged servant or peasant.

The feeling of being in control of life and death is something you can never feel in the city of Askatra.

A powerful spellcaster like you can even organize the young men and militia on the manor to hunt the nearby tribes of goblins, orcs, half-orcs, and gnolls......"

Speaking of this, Sir Christian paused suddenly, and then whispered in a low voice next to Zuo Si's ear: "Actually, you can also catch those wild elf tribes that live in the woods and deep mountains. As far as I know, the Ronors have been secretly hunting elves and selling them to the southern Kalinfir to make money. ”

The Ronoir family?

Hearing this name, Zuo Si's DNA instantly moved.

Because it was really the other party who didn't leave a good impression in his mind.

Smuggling, drug trafficking, slave trafficking, collusion with evil forces, using marriage contracts to embezzle the territory and property of orphans and widows.

It can be said that the Ronoir family basically doesn't do anything that has a little bit to do with people.

Although in Am, where money is paramount, there are more nobles and merchants who engage in illegal business.

Smuggling, in particular, is involved in almost every family to a greater or lesser extent.

But I am afraid that there are really not a few people who can be so pure, thorough, and inhumane as the Ronoll family.

After all, Faeron is a country with gods.

And Ascatra also has a law enforcement agency of the Knights of the Burning Heart, which is made up entirely of paladins.

Most aristocrats and wealthy businessmen still pay attention to a little social influence when they are not virtuous.

This is also why they are keen to donate to various charities.

Thinking of this, Zuo Si's eyes flashed with a hint of playfulness that was not easy to detect, and he said with a smile: "Please be sure to invite the Ronorr family to the banquet, I am very, very interested in them." ”

"No problem! In fact, Duke Fashington Ronoll wanted to book a place with me for a long time. It's just that his family is not qualified to participate in this level of banquet, so I have never agreed. But if you nod your head, you can open a little back door to him. ”

Sir Christian, apparently unaware of what the Left Thought was going to do, readily agreed.

Of course, even if you know about it, you won't care too much.

Don't look at the Ronoir family has the title of duke, but in fact it is just a small family that has just transformed from a traditional aristocracy to a commercial aristocracy.

Neither in terms of wealth nor influence.

When the state of Amm was just founded, there was a wholesale of noble titles in order to win over the landowners who owned large territories and private armies.

Regardless of whether they were formerly nobles or not, as long as the family controlled a sufficient area of land and had a certain number of militias, they could obtain a document proving their "legal" status.

And the direct consequence of this behavior is that titles such as dukes and earls that should belong to high-ranking nobles are overflowing, and they belong to the most worthless among all the countries in the entire Faren continent. …

That's why the new business aristocracy with real power preferred to call themselves "knights" in order to distinguish themselves from the traditional "hillbillies".

The details of the banquet were finalised, and Sir Christian soon paid the prize money promised by the Council of Six.

Not only that, but he also gave an additional +3 magic protection ring as a personal thank you to the savior.

Taking his due, Zuosi declined the invitation to dinner with Christian, and left the government office building and walked straight to the Bernard family home.

Since both places were in the most secure administrative districts, he didn't encounter any trouble along the way, and soon arrived at his destination with ease.

The doorman obviously knew about Zuo Si's relationship with his employer, so he directly chose to let him go.

Walking through the garden in the front yard and entering the hall on the first floor of the house, Zuo Si saw the orcs Ritter and Alena sitting on the sofa and raising their glasses.

In addition, there is a dwarven warrior with horned helmets and many golden rings on his ears and beard.

It may have been that they had just experienced a battle, and they were all stained with a lot of blood, and they exuded a pungent smell of blood.

The dwarves, in particular, were covered in dark red blood on their faces, armor, and the two axes hanging from their waists, as if they had just come out of the slaughterhouse.

That hideous, brutal, bloodthirsty smile can definitely scare a crying child into a sound.

"Cheers! I knew that the crumbs of the Sea Gift Tavern were bluffs, and they were completely vulnerable when they really moved. Hahahaha! The dwarven warrior laughed wildly, raised his glass, and drank it down.

The half-orc Ritter also drank a full glass of wine in one go, then wiped his mouth and nodded with a smile: "That's right." The guy who claims to be the leader also wants to bluff and scare us with the pirates of the Nrainthel Islands. As a result, before he could finish speaking, he was hit by a fireball. When he flew up, the expressions on the faces of the other pirates next to him were wonderful. ”

"You know, I don't like to hear people talk nonsense." A smug look appeared on Alena's face.

You don't have to ask to know that that fireball is 100% her masterpiece.

Just when the dwarf was about to say something, Zuo Si finally couldn't help coughing vigorously, and then walked out of the shadows at the door, and took the initiative to ask, "Can anyone tell me what happened?" ”

"Ahem, ahem...... Master? You're back! ”

Alena was visibly startled, choking on the wine she hadn't had time to swallow and coughing in a panic.

I even subconsciously wanted to hide the wine glass in my hand.

In contrast, the orc Ritter was much calmer, pointing to the dwarven warrior beside him and introducing with a smile: "Master, this is Kogan, a fearless and tough dwarven berserker.

We met through a chance encounter at the Bronze Crown Hotel, and later teamed up to venture out around Ascatla.

As for the blood stains on his body, he was accidentally splashed by a group of pirate remnants who wanted to extort ransom by kidnapping hostages. ”…

Kogan?

Zuo Si subconsciously glanced at the dwarven warrior covered in blood, and a surprised expression appeared on his face.

You must know that when he first went to the Bronze Crown Hotel, he specially inquired about Kogan from the people around him.

Maybe it's a relationship that isn't very lucky, or maybe the other party hasn't come to Ascatra at that time, and the end result is nothing.

But who would have thought that the orcs and Alena, who often went to the Bronze Crown Inn to drink and gamble, would actually abduct this strong dwarven warrior back.

"Hello! My name is Kogan. According to Rhett, you are a very generous host, and you have a lot of magical weapons and equipment. If you are willing to pay a salary of two hundred and fifty gold coins a month, I agree to work for you. The dwarf made a straightforward offer.

When he accepted the invitation of the orcs to join the team, he actually took a fancy to the red dragon armor worth tens of thousands of gold coins on the other party's body, as well as the extremely sharp two-handed axe and magic ring.

As an experienced adventurer, Kogan knows better than anyone how important magical equipment is to a warrior's advancement.

If he fights naked, he has the confidence to press Ritter to the ground and blast the hammer.

But if he put on the equipment, it was Ritter who pressed him to the ground and blasted the hammer.

No way!

The two axes in the dwarves' hands were ordinary steel weapons, and they couldn't even leave a trace on the scales of the red dragon armor, so this battle couldn't be fought at all.

"Yes, I agreed." Zuo Si took out a small bag of gold coins directly from his satchel and threw it to the dwarf. "Here, this is five hundred gold coins, two months' salary."

"Hah! Awesome! I like generous employers. From now on, you're the master of old Kogan, and you can squeak whoever you need to kill. ”

The dwarf happily poured a bag of gold coins onto the table, and counted them one by one with his short thick fingers.

You must know that the salary of two hundred and fifty gold coins a month is already quite high.

In Askatra, it costs only twenty to thirty silver coins a month to hire an ordinary servant.

The salaries of housekeepers and guards are relatively high, but they do not exceed ten gold coins per month.

Two hundred and fifty gold coins is already a lot higher than the monthly income of more than 90 percent of adventurers.

That's why, the ultimate goal of many adventures is to make a name for themselves and then try to be favored by wealthy and powerful nobles and businessmen as retainers or bodyguards.

Because such a job is not only lucrative and stable, but also does not require risking your life all day to fight with all kinds of monsters, beasts and robbers.

Of course, considering that Kogan is a typical chaotic evil camp, and when he goes berserk to kill Red Eye, he will probably even cut his teammates around him, so Zuo Si decided to observe for a while before talking.

Anyway, if it really doesn't work, make it a creature card.

After figuring this out, Zuo Si immediately turned around and continued to ask, "What's the matter with the remnants of the pirates mentioned just now?" ”

Alaina shrugged her shoulders and explained, "The entire Sea Gift Tavern is a pirate's den in its own right.

Some of them were placed here by pirate captains to inquire and gather information on the voyages of various merchant ships, and some were brokers in charge of procuring supplies or selling stolen goods to shadow thieves. …

In short, after the complete disappearance of the Neraincel pirates, these people completely lost their background and income.

The little money earned from the tavern alone can't feed so many idle people.

Forced into desperation, they could only start to fight the merchants' ideas, wanting to get a ship to escape to the sea and continue to be pirates.

Since Bernard's Chamber of Commerce has been expanding rapidly lately, it was only natural that it caught their attention.

The pirates saw an opportunity and kidnapped a captain and dozens of crew members of the Bernard Chamber of Commerce, intending to extort a large sum of money and a ship with the lives of the hostages.

At first, Bernard wanted to solve the problem through negotiation.

But these guys were so greedy that they not only wanted to pay very high prices, but also demanded the size and speed of the ships, and as a result, the negotiations broke down by force.

But now, they've all been dealt with.

All the pirates in the entire Sea Gift Tavern were slaughtered by us a few minutes ago, and not a single one escaped.

The hostages were also rescued safe and sound.

Bernard had already gone with someone to negotiate with the guards, and it was estimated that it would not be long before he returned. ”

"The Tavern of the Sea's Gift? Pirate remnants? I see......"

Zuo Si finally figured out what Bernard's troubles were.

In fact, this matter is actually very closely related to him.

Because if it weren't for the arcane magic he established to launch a war to conquer and unify the Nlanthor Islands, these pirates who were placed in Ascatra would not suddenly be "unemployed", let alone desperate to do such a desperate thing.

Fortunately!

Zuo Si had left enough power in the Mage Tower.

So Bernard's Chamber of Commerce, although it encountered a little trouble, was easily solved.

After all, with the class level and equipment of the orcs Ritter and Alena, it is quite easy to crush a group of pirates.

The latter's wide-area fire damage magic, in particular, is an absolute nightmare for all enemies.

Figuring out the cause and effect, Zuo Siyi walked on the sofa and said with a smile: "You did a good job in this matter."

Remember, never compromise on things like extortion.

Otherwise, as long as the other party succeeds for the first time, there will inevitably be a second, third, and fourth time.

By the way, how have you been doing during my absence? ”

"It's ok. I, Ritter, and Kogan have been taking on commissions to hunt monsters.

You can not only earn some money, drink, gamble, but also burn something to have fun by the way.

Also, I have good news for you.

My Warlock level has just been upgraded to lv10, and I have mastered a five-ring magic [Fire Mark]. ”

Alena smug and boastful.

"Upgraded?!"

Zuo Si raised an eyebrow in disbelief.

You must know that the last time we met, Alena's Warlock level was only lv8.

It didn't take long to reach lv10 by two levels in a row, and if you upgrade two more levels, you will reach the upper limit of lv4 cards.

If you want to break the limit, you must first cancel the summon and level up the follower card. …

"Of course! Unlike when I was with you, I killed a lot of bandits and monsters that threatened the merchant with my own hands this time. ”

Without thinking, Alena revealed the secret of her rapid upgrade.

As an attendant, unlike ordinary minions whose strength is fixed from the time she crafts the cards, she can also draw mana by killing to increase her cast level.

In other words, if a traveling mage is present and draws magic energy aggressively, the follower will receive less magic energy, which will slow down the leveling up.

Zuo Si obviously realized this as well, and immediately showed a thoughtful expression.

Just as he was about to ask for some specific details, he suddenly saw Bernard in a tuxedo walk in from outside.

After a few months of working in the upper echelons of Ascatla, the young businessman not only looked much more shrewd and capable, but also exuded an aura peculiar to a superior person.

"Long time no see."

Zuo Si took the initiative to wave his hand and say hello.

Moment!

Bernard became extremely excited and excited, hurriedly approached quickly, laughed and said, "It's been a long time. Welcome back, Lord Soss. ”

"How did you handle the matter of the Sea Gift Tavern? Didn't run into any trouble, did you? ”

Zuo Si asked casually.

"What's the trouble? This time, everyone has stolen goods!

And it was a group of pirates who had caused great damage to the countless chambers of commerce in Ascatla.

The captain of the guard was even ready to hang their bodies on the fence of the pier for public display.

In addition to that, after stuffing 300 gold coins into the Attorney General, he also gave me the Tavern of the Sea Gift as a reward for eliminating harm to the people. ”

With that, Bernard pulled out a stamped title deed from his pocket.

Just because he can talk about the bribery in the open, it is not difficult to see how many shady backroom transactions there are in the judicial system of Am's business empire.

You must know that the Tavern of the Sea is not the dilapidated Curt-necked Crane Hotel in the City Gate District.

It has one basement and two floors above ground, and it occupies a considerable area and is located right next to the main road.

Almost all sailors, captains, and first mates who have just come ashore or are about to sail in for a drink.

Even if you sell the land alone, you will get at least thousands of gold coins.

But now, the merchant can easily get his hands on it with only three hundred gold coins.

Looking at the title deeds on the table, Zuo Si asked meaningfully, "How do you plan to use this tavern?" ”

Bernard directly pushed the title deed forward gently: "Of course, it is for you as a gift." After all, you were able to solve this hostage-taking crisis, thanks to your two followers, and I don't have the shame to take it for myself. ”

"Thanks, then you're welcome." Zuo Si directly pocketed the title deed.

Because taverns and inns are different from other businesses, they have a very significant intelligence gathering function.

What's more, the building directly opposite the Sea Gift Tavern is the headquarters of the Harperists League in Am.

Whatever his purpose, he had a good reason and motivation to turn the Tavern of the Sea's Gift into his own territory. …

"Are you planning to open another Karatu-style fine dining restaurant in the Oriental Continent?" Bernard asked in a tone of not very certainty.

Zuo Si immediately smiled and shook his head: "No, of course not."

The main consumer groups of the Sea Bounty Tavern are sailors and shadow thieves who operate around the docks.

They don't have that much money for high-end spending.

Therefore, I think it would be nice to expand a little bit and renovate it simply.

Alternatively, you can hire a few lightly dressed dancers to do some seductive dances to entice the energetic guests to make extra purchases.

As for the chef......

Let's see if Welby has produced one or two apprentices during this time. ”

As he said this, Zuo Si subconsciously took out the two transformation cards, and a playful smile appeared on his face.

Obviously, he planned to put these two guys in there, making money for himself, gathering intelligence, and monitoring the movements of the Harpist Alliance.

After all, after solving the problem of loyalty, the shapeshifter is definitely the perfect spy in the world.

It's a pity that Zuo Si only has two transformation cards in his hand right now.

Otherwise, it is completely possible to follow Shalofok's example and directly infiltrate Ascatra with a large number of shapeshifters.

"Speaking of Chef Welby, you haven't been to your own restaurant yet, have you?" Bernard asked tentatively.

Zuo Si shook his head slightly: "No." I've been so busy lately that I've been able to get enough sleep for just eight hours, and I don't sleep for even a minute, and I still have time to worry about other things. How is the restaurant doing? ”

"It couldn't have been better.

In recent months alone, the net profit has reached 70,000 gold coins, an average of about 20,000 per month.

Now all the aristocrats and merchants of Ascatra can book a private room for the day in your restaurant as a kind of bragging rights.

Even the public dining seats in the lobby on the first floor are willing to pay a high price.

As for the daily limited delivery service, as well as takeaway snacks and snacks, they will basically be sold out as soon as they are put out.

Many people will even come to me through the back door to reserve a place.

As a result, I have met quite a few people who hold important positions in various government departments.

Even my good friend Babette has become a loyal customer of the store.

According to his own words, after eating the oriental food cooked by Chef Welby, Am's local food could not be swallowed at all. ”

When talking about the restaurant's business, Bernard immediately became excited.

Because he really got unimaginably great benefits from it.

This benefit is not money, but the ability to make more powerful friends and escort your own chamber of commerce and business.

"Sounds like a lot of fun. As...... Shall we go to the restaurant for dinner? Zuo Si touched his chin and proposed.

"Good! I've wanted to go for a long time. ”

"Fun Man" Alena immediately waved her arms and cheered loudly.

The half-orc Ritter recalled the delicious food he had eaten before, and subconsciously swallowed his saliva and said, "There should be a lot of guests at this time, right?" ”…

"It doesn't matter. I asked the manager to reserve two or three private rooms for emergencies, so I didn't have to worry about not having any vacancies. ”

With that, Bernard stood up and gave his butler a look.

The latter understood and immediately beckoned the coachman and the guards to prepare an oversized four-wheeled carriage.

In this way, the group rode in a wide carriage to the city gate area.

It didn't take long for him to stop at the entrance of the restaurant.

Unlike the boxy buildings that surround it, this restaurant designed by Zuo Si himself looks full of oriental flair.

Whether it is the lantern hanging in the doorway for lighting, or the pillars, attics, screens, windows, carvings, tables, and chairs, they all present a style that is out of step with their surroundings.

In particular, the plates and bowls for cooking, as well as the vases for decoration, are all made of unique porcelain.

You don't need to ask to know that this is also made in large quantities by Zuo Si through the creator's ability.

After all, the "kaolin" used in porcelain firing is, to put it bluntly, a mixture of silica and some other trace elements.

With a few attempts, it's easy to find a recipe that barely works.

Although you can't get those exquisite patterns and patterns, it's okay to fool the natives of this world.

Anyway, as long as it is labeled as a "Karatu specialty of the Eastern Continent", no matter what it is, it will immediately soar.

In order to create the so-called "immersive", the waitresses all wear silk dresses with oriental characteristics, and even have undergone professional training, and can also say a few simple greetings from the Karatu continent.

"You made all this?"

Zuo Si was stunned as he watched as the group of maids were trained to deliver trays to the table, skillfully greeting the guests in the language of the Karatu Continent, and the whole person had a strong sense of unreality.

You must know that he only provided the design of the architecture and decoration, as well as a certain amount of porcelain tableware, but in no way included the clothes, dresses and language of these waitresses.

Bernard triumphantly replied, "That's right! These are all garments that I asked a tailor to make in batches after consulting a scholar of Ogma, the god of knowledge.

Every waitress who works here must undergo at least five days of training before taking up their posts.

It's this kind of service that makes it possible for those who are willing to pay a fortune to experience the dining experience they want. ”

"You're a real genius when it comes to business." Zuo Si couldn't help but sigh slightly.

As the saying goes, details determine success or failure.

If it weren't for the merchant's lean attitude, these waitresses would now be wearing low-cut white shirts and earth-colored linen skirts.

And this kind of dressing will inevitably lead to a strong sense of tearing in the picture of all the guests who come to eat.

But now, that last flaw has been perfectly remedied.

"Thanks for the compliment. Let's go, this is not the place to talk, let's go to the private room on the upper floor. ”

Bernard took the lead and walked in through the main entrance, and soon accompanied by the manager to a reserved private room on the second floor.

As soon as he crossed the threshold, Zuo Si noticed that a copper furnace was emitting white smoke outside, causing a faint aroma to fill the entire room. …

Out of curiosity, he approached and looked through the crack in the copper furnace, and saw a small piece of gray-white stone-like substance being heated and burned, and immediately asked in a tone of uncertainty that was not very sure, "Is this ambergris?" ”

"Yes. As part of the additional service of the VIP room, it can provide a better dining environment for those nobles and wealthy merchants. How's that, it feels pretty good, right? ”

Bernard picked up the teapot and brought himself a cup of hot tea.

"It's really good. The service should have been impeccable, and the next thing is the taste of the dishes. ”

With that, Zuo Si walked over to a chair and sat down.

As soon as he sat down on his front feet, the door to the room on his back feet was pushed open, and a small man ran in from the corridor outside.

"Hey! Look who's coming! I thought you forgot about me! ”

With a familiar voice, Welby, the halfling, jumped up directly and gave Zuo Si a warm hug.

Yes!

With Zuosi's current height, this Mr. Chef already needs to jump up to his neck.

No way, the height of a halfling is only about one meter.

"Sorry, I've been too busy lately to bother here."

Zuo Si slapped the other party's back hard, and then got it off his neck.

Because don't look at the halfling in front of you, you are not tall, but her weight is quite amazing, and she is basically a round ball of meat.

"Haha! Never mind! I'm doing well now, and you've made good on your promises. ”

Welby is as cheerful as ever.

In other words, most halflings have a very good mindset and do not take the setbacks and difficulties encountered in daily life seriously at all.

Zuo Si undoubtedly likes the nature of halflings very much, poked the chef's tummy and chin with his fingers, and joked with a smile: "From the extra fat on your body, anyone who is not blind can see that you are living quite a nourishing life." But I have to warn you that you'd better control your food intake and lose weight. Otherwise, it may not take a few years to die because you are too fat. ”

"Damn! Don't talk to me about weight. As a halfling, I'd rather die of obesity than watch food come to me and not be able to eat. Welby squibbled eloquently.

Soon, however, he changed the conversation and asked in an expectant tone, "What are you going to eat today?" If you don't mind, how about leaving the decision to me? ”

"Yes."

Zuo Si gave a neat and affirmative answer.

He believes that after such a long period of cultivation and training in his recipe, no matter what the halfling chef makes, it will definitely not be unpleasant.

"Awesome! Give me a little time, forty minutes at most, and I'll promise a sumptuous dinner. ”

With that, Welby ran out with two short legs.

Only at this time can you vaguely see a little shadow of being a thief when he was young.

After sending the halfling away, Zuo Si immediately asked without looking back: "Regarding the restaurant's income in recent months, did you give him Welby's share?" ”

Bernard hurriedly replied: "According to your request, it will be given that month." …

Not only him, but also the bonuses promised to the helpers and waitresses in the kitchen, all of which were distributed in a small amount.

However, Welby entrusted me with most of the money to be sent back to Zazespor with the intention of helping the refugees who had been displaced by the civil war in the Kingdom of Tassel.

Although I don't think it's a good idea. ”

"It doesn't matter. This is Welby's own money, and whatever he chooses to spend it is personal freedom, and we don't want to mix it up. However, when donating, be careful not to give money directly, but it is better to distribute food and clothing to avoid being used by people with ulterior motives. Zuo Si said disapprerovingly.

In fact, when the caravan stopped at Zazespor, he noticed that although Welby's inn was not doing well, he still insisted on making some food for the refugees every day.

So I wasn't too surprised to hear that the halfling donated most of the money they earned.

And from this move, it is easy to see that Welby's camp is chaotic and kind.

"Understood, I'll take care of everything. Also, I have one more important thing to inform you, and that is that I am getting married soon. ”

Bernard went around in circles for a long time, and finally threw this bombshell.

"Married? With whom? ”

Zuo Si turned around abruptly, his face full of surprise and surprise.

Because he originally thought that at the age of the businessman who was about thirty years old, he should have been married a long time ago, and maybe he should even have one or two children, but he had not moved into this house for the time being.

"It's Babette's sister. Our two families have always been close and have made alliances more than once. This time, Babette and I both decided to take our relationship one step further, and that was the marriage. ”

Bernard did not hide anything, and generously stated the purpose of his marriage.

Because there's nothing to hide.

All of Ascatla, who is not blind, knows what this marriage contract means.

"Congratulations! Looks like I'm going to put some thought into preparing a gift. Zuo Si sent his blessing in a half-joking tone.

"Thank you. I would like to invite you to my wedding, but I wonder what you think? Bernard cautiously probed.

Zuo Si nodded without hesitation: "No problem." When the time comes, you give me a specific time and place, and I promise to be there even if I am busy. ”

Hearing this promise, Bernard immediately showed a happy smile: "Thank you very much. I'm so relieved to have you here. As for the wedding date, I will discuss it with Babette later and try to set a relatively close date. ”

"Why did you get married so late? As far as I know, the marriage of the nobles and the children of the wealthy merchants should be very early. Zuo Si asked very puzzled.

Bernard explained with a wry smile, "It's not because of my father.

He wanted his illegitimate son to inherit the family business, so he deliberately dragged on to find a suitable marriage partner for me and other siblings.

In this way, we will not be able to gain the support of external forces through marriage.

In the same way, other families do not have any excuse or reason to intervene, and they can prevent the next generation from having the right to inherit the child.

But it's not too late to get married.

I was only thirty years old, and I was in the prime of life.

As long as you work hard, it won't be a problem to give birth to a few sons......".

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