Chapter 372 The best gift?
"Drain some water?!"
You Su was astonished. His previous interactions with that wild woman were always a little ambiguous. No wonder he couldn't help but think wrong when he heard such words.
Master Olympus raised his eyebrows slightly and spoke slowly, with a playful voice:
"Where did you think about it? You dare to think about things that I don't even dare to think about. If you have this ability, you can show off your talents, and I will take care of the aftermath for you."
You Su pursed his lips, speechless.
Frankly speaking, it is estimated that 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 he has actually practiced it...
It's just that this is not something worth boasting about. If you say too much, you will make many mistakes. You Su knew that he was a bit out of shape today, so he simply decided to say less and ask less.
Master Olympus smiled again and stopped teasing You Su: "The flowing water I am talking about means flowing a little bit of oil and water."
Seeing that You Su didn't dare to speak, Master Oshu smiled apologetically, knowing that the joke had been made, so he poured tea for You Su himself as an apology.
"Dabang, do you know why I want Venerable Qianhua to shed some oil and water?"
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 Bei Aozhou."
You Su's eyes narrowed slightly when he heard this. One moment the flower Taoist priest was discussing women's sex, and the next moment he was talking about the future of Bei Aozhou. The change was so drastic that You Su couldn't stop complaining, so he listened attentively.
"Bei Aozhou, this vast and cold land, has been lagging behind in development due to the harsh environment since ancient times. We only know how to learn from the two continents of Zhongyuan and Nanyang, but we cannot learn the real essentials. A hundred years ago, in order to break this deadlock, , Kailash Mountain took the lead of Xianzu Temple and made A bold decision - to implement a ten-year tax exemption policy for foreign businessmen and enjoy the privilege of paying a lower than normal tax rate for fifty years after ten years. This move is aimed at attracting foreign businessmen to settle in and drive the economy and prosperity of Bei Aozhou. .”
When Master Oshu said this, his eyes became profound, as if he had penetrated the mists of time and saw that turbulent history. When he talks about serious business, he looks completely different from his usual informal self.
"The reason why Bei Aozhou has been able to develop rapidly in the past hundred years, 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, rich Materials, and new business concepts, but this has also brought unprecedented impact to Bei Aozhou’s local industry.”
"Venerable Qianhua, her Qianhua Pavilion has not only nearly monopolized the high-end clothing market in Zhongyuan and Nanyang Continents with its superb skills and unique designs, but it has also been overwhelming in Bei Aozhou. This is undoubtedly For Bei Ao Bei Aozhou has brought unprecedented changes. People in Bei Aozhou who just want to wear warm clothes have begun to have higher requirements for clothes. This has really stimulated Bei Aozhou's consumption and made Venerable Qianhua himself a lot of money. ”
But when it came to success, Master Olympiad was not happy. He sighed lightly, with a hint of worry in his tone.
"However, behind the prosperity, many local clothing stores have closed down or changed careers due to the strong competition from Qianhua Pavilion. The once prosperous clothing stores are now depleted, and most of the former craftsmen have also been displaced. Qianhua Pavilion's monopoly position, The entire industry ecology has become morbid, and the market without competition is like a pool of stagnant water, and it is difficult to make waves.”
When Master Oshu said this, he turned his eyes to You Su, his eyes shining with expectation.
"The fundamental problem is Bei Aozhou's policy." You Su replied indifferently.
Master Oshu nodded slightly and did not deny it: "In fact, not only the clothing industry, but also many industries in Bei Aozhou are firmly controlled by businessmen from other continents. Xianzu Temple is also aware of this. Bei Aozhou may be too eager for quick success. , so this welfare policy was also revised 40 years ago, and the benefits are much less, but the merchants who settled in according to the policy still enjoy the benefits of the old covenant. ”
You Su thought for a moment and said in surprise: "Qianhua Pavilion has only been opened in Bei'aozhou for forty years. In other words... Qianhua Pavilion decided to open it in Bei'ao in the last year before the advantage policy was revised. Established a branch in zhou ”
"Yes, she got it just right." Master Olympus also sighed, with even a hint of admiration in his tone.
Theoretically speaking, for such a large businessman, if Bei Aozhou had not tempted her in the previous decades, it would be impossible to change her mind in the last year.
Venerable Qianhua was able to spend a lot of money to build a clothing store in this bitter cold place before the benefits disappeared. He must have known about the news in advance, and may have even reached an agreement with some high-level officials in Bei Aozhou.
Obviously, the conditions in those agreements must be very beneficial to Qianhua Pavilion. After all, You Su knew Venerable Qianhua as a woman, and she would not make a loss-making business.
You Su pondered for a moment, gaining a deeper understanding of that woman's shrewdness.
"This is the policy. You can't criticize her even if she comes here in the last year."
"Yes... the people of Bei Aozhou look more beautiful when they wear the clothes of Qianhua Pavilion, but these clothes will suck the blood of the people of Bei Aozhou..."
Master Oshu shook his head. His sadness was definitely not a lie.
"The tailors, craftsmen, and even the shop maids in Qianhua Pavilion are all brought from Zhongyuanzhou, not to mention that the clothes for sale are also transported from Zhongyuanzhou on Shenhan boats. We are natives of Bei Aozhou. The clothing and silk industry has not only been suppressed but cannot be promoted At first, there was not even a chance to join. On the surface, there were more and more people buying clothes, and it was a prosperous scene. In fact, only Qianhua Pavilion from outside was prospering, and all our money from Bei Aozhou was flowing to other continents. ”
After hearing this, You Su thought highly of this Hua Taoist priest. He was a high-ranking Venerable Dongxu, and besides his own path, he was only worried about the people's livelihood.
He could condescend to come so far to ask for five years of tax money, and he didn't even need the advanced skill of killing evil, and he didn't hesitate to go against the people behind the city lord, just to give Shuo City a clear day.
You Su had never seen such a down-to-earth monk. How many monks turned a deaf ear to the outside world for the sake of seeking the road, but it was not them who made the world a better place, but those who walked down the clouds.
"But then again, the local industry cannot compete with outsiders, and we cannot blame the outsiders entirely. Bei Aozhou's own weak foundation and backward technology are the root of the problem."
The words of the Master Olympus revealed a kind of detached wisdom, and he did not simply place the blame on any party.
"The reason why I hope that Venerable Qianhua can shed some light is not out of jealousy or hatred, but because I hope that she can understand Bei Aozhou more deeply and trust the potential of this land. Bei Aozhou will not let her down. . I hope she can build a specialized garment factory, dyeing factory, or even a plantation in Bei Aozhou. We also have good materials in Bei Aozhou. The materials can be used, and simple workers can work. This will not affect her money, and will save her a lot of cross-sea freight. It will also provide job opportunities for many people in Bei Aozhou, and truly make a living. The local development of Bei Aozhou driven by foreign businessmen has made this land full of vitality.”
The Master of Olympus spoke eloquently, and his words were full of longing and expectations for the future.
When You Su heard this, his heart suddenly became enlightened. He suddenly felt that the so-called great mission of saving the five continents was not much more difficult than thinking about these important matters of people's livelihood all day long. "This sounds like a profitable and harmless transaction. Venerable Qianhua shouldn't have thought of it."
"You are wrong." Lord Olympus shook his head, "It is natural for a businessman to pursue profits. She can still make a lot of money by maintaining the status quo. And if she builds a factory and recruits people, these costs will probably make her lose her previous job. Bei Aozhou gets all the money he earns back, and the greater cost also means greater risk of loss.”
"So... how do you want to convince her...?" You Su was a little confused.
Master Olympus took a sip of tea and smiled meaningfully:
"Qianhua Pavilion's business in Bei Aozhou is getting more and more prosperous, but Venerable Qianhua has never been to Bei Aozhou for store celebrations. This has been the case for ten, twenty, and thirty years. But in the forty year When the numbers were not so auspicious, she came instead. Do you know the reason? ”
"What's the explanation?" Hearing this, You Su also became interested and became even more curious.
"As a fellow venerable, I don't dare or can't think too deeply. But it's not nothing. I figured out——"
Lord Oshu lowered his voice and said mysteriously, "She must have something to ask for when she comes to Bei Aozhou. In other words, her purpose is not simply to celebrate the fortieth anniversary."
When You Su heard this, the corner of his mouth twitched, thinking that this Hua Taoist priest really knew how to trick people:
"What do you want?"
"Of course I can't calculate what you are asking for." Master Olympus chuckled and patted You Su on the shoulder, "However, I can be sure that this will be our opportunity."
"What does it have to do with me?"
"Think about it, since it is a celebration, there will naturally be many guests visiting. I have never met Venerable Qianhua, so if I want to get in touch with her, I have to bring gifts. If I want to say these heartfelt words to her, of course I have to use the best words. Good gifts can move people's hearts. Now, do you understand? ”
You Su was puzzled and frowned. He didn't understand what Master Olympus wanted him to understand.
It wasn't until Master Oshu's scorching gaze cast his gaze again that Yu Su suddenly realized that this so-called best gift was actually Yu Su himself.
You Su secretly had a sinister secret. It turned out that from the very beginning, the Hua Taoist pretended to talk about Venerable Qianhua accidentally but had an ulterior motive.
Seeing You Su's expression, Master Oshu smiled again 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 bit. Being stared at made him a little timid. After all, his identity was not one that could be exposed easily.
But when he heard this suggestion, he couldn't help but murmur in his heart.
After all, Venerable Qianhua is his dependent. Even if he doesn't know her attitude towards him after he becomes the public enemy of the Five Continents, but... after all, he is more trustworthy than others. Being alone in a foreign land, Venerable Qianhua could be regarded as half a fellow countryman, and they all felt a sense of intimacy. Moreover, this woman is extremely well-informed. You may be able to learn more unknown situations from her mouth, and you may even... be able to use her hands to do things that are inconvenient for you to do.
In short, she is his dependent, and she will never be able to actively betray or harm him. The biggest risk is that he needs to beware of other dignitaries at that celebration recognizing him. After all, they do not abide by the spirit of the contract like Master Olympus and do not do any research on their true identity.
"I'm just smart, so I won't use such stupid methods."
You Su was actually eager to agree to this proposal quickly, but it was inconvenient to express it too directly, so he had to pretend to argue with Master Olympus.
Sure enough, Master Olympus did not intend to give up so easily. He cleared his throat and said seriously:
"Venerable Qianhua likes men. Many powerful people in Bei Aozhou have shown their favor to her in this way, and she has always accepted them. Although your face is a bit sloppy, you have good facial features and a sexy stocking. Rough feeling. The south like Venerable Qianhua. Woman, I might want to try this for a special northern man like you, so this is by no means a stupid method, but a practical and effective method. As long as you can make him happy, my business will be easier."
You Su pretended to be thinking, touched 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 Oshu leaned forward anxiously and defended, "How many men dream of being close to a beauty like Venerable Qianhua! If it weren't for Venerable Qianhua who only likes eating old cows Young grass, Xiaodao has already given up his life for justice, why do you need to come? ”
"You yourself just said that every male favorite who is abandoned by her ends up with hemiplegia. How can I ruin my future?"
"Then you also know that he is an abandoned male favorite. Can't you just not be abandoned?"
"I, Dabang, am not someone who sells myself for glory, let alone your glory."
"What is my honor? It is the honor of my entire Northern Aozhou! This is a great merit of yours!" Master Oshu was so angry that he knocked the tea cup on the table and said seriously, "I have done it for you a long time ago. You have figured it out. If you achieve this great merit, it will offset the great misfortune you may face in Kongyuan Mountain!”
"Are you still plotting against me secretly?" You Su frowned, his tone a little unkind.
"I want to save you!" Master Oshu raised his broad eyebrows and said loudly, "Do you really think it's as simple as taking a person of unknown origin to the sacred mountain? I'm not very lucky, how dare I agree to you so easily?! Xiaodao Not only do you keep your word, but you also have to be kind. Your trip to the sacred mountain will be great. Ji, if I take you there regardless of bad luck, and you die on the sacred mountain, I will be considered as fulfilling my promise. Why do I need to plan for you? It’s your own business to choose or not!”
Lord Oshu waved his hand and simply turned sideways, as if he was too lazy to continue to dissuade him.
You Su Jian's eyebrows moved slightly, he couldn't tell whether what the Hua Taoist said was true or false. But according to Yousu's own point of view, he no longer believes in fate, so he doesn't care about bad luck.
However, the words of Master Olympus gave You Su a step to change his mind. If you change your mind now, it won't seem deliberate.
"You didn't lie to me?"
"I still want you to go to Nanyang Continent with me to piss off those old scholars! Why did I lie to you?!" Master Olympus rolled his eyes, as if he hated iron for not being able to make steel.
"Then...it's up to you!"
(End of chapter)