Published: March 12, 2025
Chapter 394: Sincerity
Zhao Hai smiled and said, "I'm not worried about that. It's settled then. But where will your highness want the delivery? I assume it’s not Tianshui City?"
Charlie smiled back and said, "Naturally, it’s not Tianshui City. I would like to invite you to deliver to Jadewater City. That’s my territory. Would that be acceptable?"
Zhao Hai replied with a smile, "Of course, that's fine. We can have a delivery once a month, starting from next month. Is your highness in agreement?"
Charlie chuckled and said, "Thank you for your understanding. I do need some time to prepare. By the way, do you have any other business to attend to? I assume you have milk wine, which should mean you have a good relationship with the orcs?"
Zhao Hai smiled and said, "Indeed, as you said, my relationship with the orc tribe, especially the tauren, is quite good. Right now, I also have quite a few wool products. Are you interested in this business, your highness?"
Upon hearing Zhao Hai's words, Charlie secretly nodded, impressed by Zhao Hai's perceptiveness. He immediately said, "I am somewhat interested. How many blankets do you have?"
Zhao Hai smiled slightly and said, "Including carpets and wool blankets, I have at least ten thousand. This number isn't too much, but as spring arrives, it will gradually increase."
Charlie nodded and said, "Good, I’ll take these wool blankets, and can we settle the price at market value?"
Zhao Hai smiled and replied, "That’s certainly fine. Next month when I deliver firefly fish, I will bring the blankets and carpets along as well. Does that sound good to your highness?"
Charlie smiled and said, "Yes, that sounds great. May I ask, if it's not too forward, what brings you to Chushui City this time? If you need anything, Ornas can assist you."
Ornas quickly chimed in, "Yes, if there’s anything in Chushui City, I can lend a hand."
Zhao Hai smiled and said, "Actually, I don't have much of a matter this time. I just want to purchase some items in Chushui City and maybe open a small shop."
Charlie’s eyes lit up at this and said, "Why not come to Jadewater City to open a shop? The goods there are similar to those in Chushui City, and since it’s my territory, I can exempt you from all taxes when you arrive. What do you think?"
Zhao Hai was taken aback; he hadn't expected Charlie to be so enthusiastic. He realized that if he refused, it would mean offending Charlie, and he didn’t know what kind of person Charlie truly was. If he was narrow-minded, it could lead to future retaliation.
However, if he agreed to open a shop in Jadewater City and Charlie turned against him later, everyone he left there would be in danger, which put Zhao Hai in a difficult position.
Seeing Zhao Hai silent, Charlie quickly said, "Please don’t misunderstand. I’m not pressuring you. If you want to go, then go; if not, that’s fine too. It won’t affect our cooperation."
Zhao Hai looked at Charlie and smiled, "Your highness has misunderstood. Given such great conditions you’ve offered, of course, I will go to Jadewater City. The only reason I came to Chushui City is that it’s close by. How about this? Tomorrow, I will head to Jadewater City. When do you plan to return to Jadewater City, your highness?"
Charlie looked at Zhao Hai and said with a smile, "I happen to be going back to Jadewater City as well. How about I join you on your boat tomorrow? Would that be acceptable?"
Zhao Hai was slightly taken aback, then smiled and said, "With such a distinguished guest as your highness, I couldn’t possibly refuse. Let’s say it’s settled then. I will wait for you on my ship tomorrow at the toll pier in Chushui City. My ship is called Peach Blossom."
Charlie smiled and said, "Good, it’s settled then. I won’t disturb you any longer today. Please rest well, and we can discuss more on the ship tomorrow."
Zhao Hai stood up with a smile and said, "Then it’s settled. Your highness, I take my leave." After saying this, he bowed to Charlie and, led by Lirui, exited the living room.