Chapter 321 - 321 321 The Oversized Yard

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321: Chapter 321: The Oversized Yard 321: Chapter 321: The Oversized Yard “All right, that’s it for now. If you want to place additional orders, I’m afraid you’ll have to wait a few more days,” Zhao Guang said as he piled a large amount of goods inside and outside the warehouse, then spoke to Hawks. Speaking of which, this was the first time Hawks had dealt with such a massive volume of trade. There were previous trades that involved larger quantities, but none that matched this one in value, not even close. “By the way, I noticed you don’t have your own place in the Imperial City yet. It’s commonly said that all nobles almost must have their own residence there. If not, most nobles will look down on you,” Zhao Guang observed. Ocoro nodded and added, “Indeed, it’s usually those who either lack the financial means or the status who don’t own a residence in the Imperial City. Having a courtyard would certainly make other nobles regard you more highly.” Zhao Guang looked at the two men, then turned his gaze to the somewhat familiar expression on Hawks’ face. Ah, I see, it’s a matter of insufficient funds, but he does have a courtyard. After thinking it over, Zhao Guang did not object, since he had planned to buy a residence in the Imperial City after having the funds anyway. Even if it would only be for a few days, it was not right to always stay at someone else’s place. He had too many secrets and needed private space, wherever he was. “I am indeed interested in buying a courtyard. Could you perhaps offer me some advice?” he inquired. The two men exchanged a look, knowing Zhao Guang was giving them a way to save face. Hawks immediately replied without hesitation, “The courtyard next door used to belong to our family, but it’s unoccupied now.” Ocoro felt an urge to facepalm; Hawks really wasn’t good at business. After all this time, hadn’t he learned anything from merchants? Why the rush, he wondered. Although he trusted Zhao Guang wouldn’t exploit them in this transaction, the process was still inappropriate. If it had been another merchant, who knew how much they would have tried to lower the price? And the majority of the family’s business dealings were managed by Hawks. It was frustrating, and it seemed like they would have to teach him properly to prevent him from being swindled when he was out on his own. “That’s great then,” Zhao Guang said. Ocoro quickly interjected, “Wait, wait a minute, let’s discuss the price among us.” Hawks, who had been quite excited, suddenly calmed down. Yes, why the rush indeed? He decided to observe how Ocoro handled it. Hawks had heard that Ocoro had a knack for business despite seeming unserious, a skill that was indeed very strong. So, Hawks stood by and watched the two negotiate, while Zhao Guang was indifferent about it. He hadn’t intended to push the price down too much, as he wanted to maintain goodwill. Building good relationships meant that he could make more money simply by supplying more goods in the future. After all, these goods were quite cheap on his side, and even giving them at one percent of the price would still make him a substantial profit. Soon, the two had agreed on a price. The majority of the money from the goods he had shipped this time was used to purchase the adjacent courtyard. As a bonus, Ocoro even threw in a batch of servants. “These people will be overseen by our Sibar family from now on. You just need to take care of their salaries. If you’re not in the Imperial City, we’ll handle them otherwise,” Ocoro explained. Although Zhao Guang didn’t know what that entailed, he hated complications the most. “Thanks, that sounds fine. Let’s wrap up today’s transaction like this,” Zhao Guang said. “Wait here for a while. I’ll have the courtyard cleaned up, and by tonight, you should be able to move in.” Having a courtyard meant it wasn’t good to keep staying at someone else’s home. Ocoro hadn’t thought about keeping Zhao Guang at his place either. As a friend, one should consider one’s friend’s needs. Perhaps that was why Ocoro had so many diverse friends. Zhao Guang stayed and chatted with the two men, while Xi Fei and Jeana went to the courtyard. Both were very interested in their new home and directed the setup from time to time. Even though the people nearby weren’t sure of their status, being companions of Zhao Guang, the family head, certainly meant they were not ordinary. Thus, the servants were very obedient to them. Even if both were slaves, to the servants, status was primarily derived from their master. By nightfall, Zhao Guang bid farewell to the two men and went to his new home. “It does look quite spacious, just not very comfortable,” he remarked. “Exactly, there are no sewers here,” the two lamented, accustomed to the living conditions in their mobile home. Though the courtyard was large, many of its facilities were far less comfortable than those of the small mobile home. “Well, it’s just for a few days, so it’s fine,” Zhao Guang concluded. After the Harvest Festival, he was likely to leave anyway. Being a noble from outside the Imperial City, staying for an extended period was not advisable. The two nodded lightly; though the conditions couldn’t compare to before, they were still far better than most of what they had experienced in their lives. Since joining Zhao Guang, their lives had changed dramatically. That night, Zhao Guang did not stay but secretly returned to Earth. He needed to transfer many of the payments back, because he couldn’t keep them in this place. Although much of the money had already been offset by the purchase of the courtyard, the gold bars he received still weighed nearly ten tons. “If this continues, we’re going to cause gold inflation. Looks like I’ll have to think this through more carefully in the future,” he mused. Gold was not very valuable in this world, or rather, its production was enormous. If he ever acquired a territory, trade would certainly expand continuously, and then the amount of gold would become somewhat excessive. If all were sent back, Zhao Guang was certain he couldn’t cover it up; it wouldn’t withstand scrutiny. For now, though, he would first deal with these goods. After his return, Zhao Guang immediately called his sister, and soon, a group of people arrived at his warehouse. “Although I’ve seen it many times before, it is still a bit surprising to see this much,” Zhao Yan remarked as she looked at the gleaming objects. “Can’t help it, I just have this much. Not sending it out feels uneasy,” Zhao Guang replied. Zhao Yan glared at Zhao Guang irritably; she had been very busy recently, and here this kid had sneaked out on a camping trip. Although she wasn’t sure what he was up to, it did indeed make her angry.

Chapter 321 - 321 321 The Oversized Yard

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