Chapter 129
The little ger widened his eyes. His round eyes were even more lively, and he angrily puffed out his cheeks on both sides. His appearance was exactly like a little beast putting on a show of strength but having no threat at all...
The man's expression softened, the corners of his mouth lifting uncontrollably as he nodded silently.
Shi Yu was stunned. In that instant, the man had softened his own aura, and his sharp gaze had also gentled in a flash, as if the winter snow was first melting and the warmth of spring was returning...
So, this ancient beastman is so handsome.
Shi Yu stared at Yuan Heng without blinking or moving his eyes for a long moment. Wang Jin saw this, and his vigilance instantly rose. He blocked in front of Yuan Heng: "This... this is my beastman."
"..." The corner of Shi Yu's eye twitched, and he withdrew his gaze.
What's wrong with these two people?
Getting a bit close would get you warned, taking a few extra looks would also get you warned...
Shi Yu, as if he couldn't stand it, shook his body: "Alright, alright, you belong to each other. I get it, everyone in Ning'an City gets it. Standing here with you two makes me feel like a third party. I'm leaving."
Having said that, he was about to leave. Wang Jin remembered something he had been pondering for the past two days and quickly spoke up to stop him: "Wait."
"?" Shi Yu turned back.
Wang Jin paused. He had just finished snubbing someone and now was asking for their help...
He gave a light cough, somewhat embarrassed, and said, "Let's sit down and talk first."
Shi Yu said, "No, I'm afraid you two will be wary of me again. Say what you need to say."
"This..." Wang Jin scratched his head and smiled ingratiatingly, "It's better to sit down and talk. This matter can't be finished standing up."
"..." Shi Yu was silent. He thought he had just seen a trace of cunning in Xi Yao's eyes...
This Xi Yao is originally like a rabbit, timid and simple, but now...
As if guided by a ghost, Shi Yu sat down. Fruit and tea arrived just then. He took a sip and quietly waited for Wang Jin to speak.
Shi Yu's nature was straightforward. Wang Jin thought it over and said directly: "Shi Yu, I want to do some business in Ning'an City."
"!" Shi Yu was somewhat surprised.
Wang Jin glanced at Yuan Heng and said, "You've seen it too. Brother Heng and I just returned to the city, we have nothing here. I can't rely on my brother's support to live my whole life. I want to rely on myself and Brother Heng to make a living."
Shi Yu said, "The City Lord is willing to let you rely on him for a lifetime."
Wang Jin shook his head: "Even if my brother is willing, I am not. I heard from Uncle Shan that you are responsible for external business. I want to cooperate with you."
Mentioning business, Shi Yu's expression became serious. He asked, "What do you want to cooperate on?"
Wang Jin had gone out with Yuan Heng before. This city had everything, basic shops were not lacking. The only thing missing was those fireworks that exploded in the sky that day.
"Fireworks," Wang Jin said.
"Fireworks?" Shi Yu thought back and asked, "You mean the sparks set off at the night banquet a few days ago? I heard others talk about it. They said it was very beautiful and very novel."
"Yes, that's the one," Wang Jin replied. "Brother Heng and I made those. I still have a few here, you can take them back later to try. Also, I have the formula and the materials. The materials can even be found outside. We can make a lot to sell."
"..." Shi Yu was silent for a moment, pursed his lips and said, "It's not that I'm unwilling to cooperate with you. These fireworks sound good, but the tribes outside don't live as well as Ning'an City. What they want is food and clothing, not things for play and celebration."
"I... didn't say to sell them to outside tribes? I want to open a fireworks shop in the city," Wang Jin said.
Shi Yu was taken aback, blinked and said, "But I'm only responsible for external trade..."
"..." Wang Jin was stunned, suddenly remembering that Uncle Shan had indeed mentioned that Shi Yu was responsible for external trade. The incense hall master managed internal trade.
He suddenly realized, then waved his hand and laughed apologetically. "I forgot. Everything has felt unfamiliar since I returned to the city. I don't remember."
"..." Shi Yu's heart was moved. Xi Yao's words instantly stirred pity in him. This person wasn't like him, strong all day like a beastman that no one dared to bully. This person had always been timid and introverted, and never wanted to trouble his City Lord brother. He had suffered countless grievances in the city without saying a word... It always made people who saw him feel pity.
He softened his tone and shook his head: "It's not your fault. It's not like you wanted to forget."
The blame lies with the person who caused Xi Yao to lose his memory in the first place... it's just that we still don't know who it is yet.
"Even though we can't cooperate, if you want to open a shop, you can just ask the City Lord for a shop. There's no need to find a partner."
Wang Jin shook his head: "A shop is easy to find, but I share your concern. Fireworks are for play and celebration. I'm worried the ordinary people of Ning'an City won't buy them. I want to find a partner to produce a batch for use by the city's wealthy families or the various hall masters' banquets and such. The partner would have to be someone like you, with wide connections, popular with all the hall masters."
Hearing this, Shi Yu laughed: "Is there anyone in the city more popular than the City Lord?"
Wang Jin narrowed his eyes: "I just don't want to trouble my brother with this sort of thing."
The dignified City Lord going to promote fireworks to the various hall masters...
Wang Jin thought it sounded rather absurd.
Using the City Lord's name to promote them himself might be more feasible.
Hearing this, Shi Yu said, "Even though you've lost your memory, this point about not wanting to trouble your brother really hasn't changed at all."
Shi Yu continued: "I can't get involved in the city's internal trade, it's the rule. However... you could try talking to Pan Shulin, who currently manages the city's internal trade."
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