Zhao Hai calmly stood on the ship as he looked at the distant Rising Water City. The city's scale was a lot worse compared to Sky Water City, but the ships coming and going on the sea looked very prosperous.
Zhao Hai smiled faintly, then he turned his head and said, "Looking at the scale of Rising Water City, it's a lot worse compared to Sky Water City. But it looks very prosperous. If we can open a shop here, it wouldn't be bad. Right, I wonder if there's a Shelley Hotel here? Maybe we can cooperate. "
Laura smiled and said, "There is. How could there not be a Shelley Hotel in a city like this? We can ask them for help, I believe they would be very happy. Brother Hai, do you think we should reduce the supply of fire fish and milk wine to Brother Smith's family? This can also serve as a warning to them."
Zhao Hai shook his head and said, "Forget it, this time I'll give Smith some face so I won't bother about it. But if the Calci Family forces me, then I won't be polite. I'll break off my cooperation with them, let's see what they can do about it."
Laura nodded, "Alright, we'll give Brother Smith some face and let him speak in front of the family. I want to see how the Calci Family would react. If they go too far, then they can't blame us."
Zhao Hai looked at Laura's appearance and smiled faintly, "This is the old Laura, a bit like a strong woman. Hehe, good, if they really dare to deal with us, then they can't blame me for being impolite."
While they were talking, they slowly approached Rising Water City. Compared to Sky Water City, Rising Water City's pier was a lot worse. The pier looked very messy, there were a lot of ships that couldn't find a berth.
Zhao Hai also knew that this was a public pier. Because of this, there were a lot of ships here. However, this pier was also the smallest and the most chaotic one in the city.
There were several large piers next to it. Moreover, the public security there was very good. There were even people who specialized in unloading cargo. However, docking there would cost a lot of money.
This was the method of the Rosen Empire's Imperial Clan. They would lower their taxes to attract people. When people arrive, they would find out that besides taxes, there were a lot of places to spend money. In the end, it would be more expensive than paying taxes.
Zhao Hai looked at the public pier and knew that they wouldn't be able to squeeze in. So he turned his head and had Jinan drive the ship to the toll pier.
The toll pier was a lot better. The water surface was very spacious and the pier was very clean. There were also people who were responsible for maintaining public security. Everything was in good order.
Zhao Hai looked at the situation and couldn't help but bitterly smile. He remembered that back on Earth, there were also big companies that reduced their prices........... but in the end, the cost.... Zhao Hai didn't think that there would be people to the Ark Continent....
Zhao Hai's ship stopped at the toll pier. After paying the toll, the group got on the carriage and rushed towards the city.
Upon entering Rising Water City, Zhao Hai couldn't help but stare. It wasn't that Rising Water City was very good. On the contrary, the streets of Rising Water City looked very shabby, it wasn't as good as Sky Water City. However, there were a lot of shops on both sides of the street, it was just as prosperous as Sky Water City.
Port cities were like this, commerce was very developed, Zhao Hai was already used to it. He looked at the shops on both sides, then he turned his head to Shun and said, "Shun, go to the shops and see what they have and what the prices are. Shue, let's go to the Shelley Hotel to rest."
The two nodded, then Shue drove the carriage towards the direction of the Shelley Hotel to inquire about information. While they were at the pier, Zhao Hai and the others had already asked where the Shelley Hotel was, so they didn't have to worry about finding it.
Before long, Zhao Hai and the others arrived at the Shelley Hotel. Although the other shops in Rising Water City weren't very good, the Shelley Hotel was different. Its exterior was very clean, the front door was also very clean. There were also several people who were responsible for maintaining public order outside, fully showing the quality of this place.
As soon as Zhao's ox-cart stopped in front of the hotel, a person wearing silk clothes immediately came out. This person looked to be about fifty years old, thin, but with a smile on his face, he gave off a very amiable feeling.
When Zhao Hai came down from the carriage, the person immediately greeted Zhao Hai and bowed, "This one is Luo Tong, the manager of Rising Water City's Shelley Hotel. I welcome Mister Zhao Hai."
Zhao Hai stared, he looked at Luo Tong and said, "Does Mister know me?"
Luo Tong smiled faintly and said, "I know, I know. Who in the continent wouldn't know Mister? Mister, please come in, you are our hotel's VIP."
Zhao Hai laughed and said, "Mister is too polite, please come in." While talking, the two walked inside the hotel. This caused a lot of people to be alarmed. One must know that the people who stayed inside the hotel were all rich and noble. Because of Grand Duke Lionheart's matter, Shelley Hotel was in the limelight in the continent. The manager of the hotel was also a person of status, so he wouldn't personally come out to greet an ordinary person.
When these people saw Luo Tong personally greet Zhao Hai, they felt strange, they really didn't know about Zhao Hai's identity.
At this time, a person dressed like a noble came out of the hotel and heard the conversation between Luo Tong and Zhao Hai. When he heard the conversation, his eyes lit up, he immediately got on his carriage and rushed towards the City Lord's Mansion.
After Zhao Hai and Luo Tong entered the hotel's reception room, they were immediately served tea. Luo Tong took a sip of tea for Zhao Hai and said, "I just received news that Mister has arrived. I originally wanted to go to the pier to greet Mister, but I didn't expect Mister to arrive so quickly. I'm really sorry."
Zhao Hai smiled and said, "Manager Luo is too polite. I'm not a big person, so it would be too much for Mister to personally greet me. I don't dare, I don't dare."
Luo Tong smiled and said, "Mister is too polite. Mister has helped our Shelley Family a lot, so it's only right for me to greet you. May I know why Mister came to Rising Water City? Is there anything we can help you with? "
Zhao Hai smiled and said, "I really do have some matters to attend to. I want to set up a shop in Rising Water City. I want a big shop and a good location. I was just about to ask Manager Luo for help."
Luo Tong smiled and said, "Mister is too polite. Just leave this matter to me, I'll send someone to inquire about it. May I know what price Mister is interested in?"
Zhao Hai smiled and said, "The price isn't a problem. I just want to find a shop and open it as soon as possible. I'll be selling sundries, both wholesale and retail. Moreover, I also receive goods. Therefore, the location of the shop should be good. Convenient transportation is also the most important thing."
Luo Tong nodded and said, "Alright, Mister can rest assured that I'll find a place suitable for Mister as soon as possible. Right, Mister wants to open a shop here, but there are some procedures that need to be done. Is Mister prepared? If Mister needs it, we can help Mister a bit. "
Zhao Hai laughed and said, "Then I'll have to thank Manager Luo. To be honest, I don't know anyone in Rising Water City, so I'll have to rely on Manager Luo here. How about this, I'll give the Shelley Family 5000 fire fishes a month. Manager Luo, what do you think?"
Luo Tong stared, then he was pleasantly surprised as he said, "Mister is too polite. Actually, even if Mister doesn't give it to me, I'll still do it for Mister. These fire fishes wouldn't rob the Calci Family's share, right? Mister won't be embarrassed, right? "
Zhao Hai smiled faintly and said, "It won't be difficult. I think you've already heard about the matter between me and the Calci Family. Now, I want to see what the Calci Family's attitude is. If their attitude is too tough, then I can only look for other people to cooperate with."
Luo Tong's eyes flashed, Zhao Hai's words were true. He knew about the matter between Zhao Hai and the Calci Family. Because of this, he was very enthusiastic towards Zhao Hai. If Zhao Hai really had a falling out with the Calci Family, then he would have extra fire fishes in his hands. If he could give the Shelley Family his share of fire fishes, then the Shelley Family would certainly make a profit.
The Shelley Family wasn't afraid of the Calci Family. Even if the Calci Family was formidable, it was impossible for them to uproot the Shelley Family. Also, outside of the Rosen Empire, the Shelley Family was much better than the Calci Family.
However, Merchants were very particular about making money. So if they didn't have a falling out with the Calci Family, then it would be better to do so. After all, compared to the entire Shelley Family, the fire fishes business was only a small business.
Naturally, Merchants were also very interested in profits. If they didn't take advantage of this opportunity, then it wouldn't be in their character. Because of this, Luo Tong was very enthusiastic towards Zhao Hai. Zhao Hai also understood this point, so he gave Luo Tong a share of 5000 fire fishes. This amount was already a lot.
However, Luo Tong also understood that Zhao Hai was just pointing at him. Luo Tong also believed Marriott's words, this Zhao Hai really wasn't an ordinary person.
After thinking about this, Luo Tong couldn't help but stand up and give a salute to Zhao Hai, "This Luo Tong will remember this. Mister, I've already prepared a room for mister as well as a meal. Mister, please take a rest first, I'll immediately handle the matter that mister gave me."
Zhao Hai smiled and said, "Then I'll have to trouble Manager." After he said that, he followed Luo Tong outside. Immediately, a waiter came and led Zhao Hai to the room that Luo Tong had prepared for him.
Luo Tong arranged the best room for Zhao Hai and the others in the hotel. Moreover, he also told the waiter to properly receive Zhao Hai. No matter who had a problem, Luo Tong wouldn't be polite.
Not long after Zhao Hai and the others entered the room, they heard a knock on the door. When Shue opened the door, he discovered that it was the hotel's waiter. This meal was very sumptuous, it seems like Luo Tong had already prepared everything, he was really a thoughtful person.
Zhao Hai and the others weren't polite, after rewarding the waiter, they prepared to eat. At this time, another knock was heard. Shue opened the door and saw that it was Shun.
After Shun entered the door, he immediately bowed to Zhao Hai and said, "Young Master, I've inquired about the goods here. But compared to Sky Water City, there are a lot more low-end products. Moreover, the goods here are cheaper compared to Sky Water City."
Zhao Hai nodded and said, "Alright, let's eat first. After we finish eating, we'll take a look around. After we find a shop, you can immediately go out and buy the goods that the Fishmen want. After that, we'll head out as soon as possible to trade with the Fishmen."
Shun and the others nodded, then the group went to the table and prepared to eat. Laura frowned and said, "Brother Hai, have you thought about it? If we open a shop, who would look after it? The slaves in Iron Mountain Fort can't do it. Nobody cares about what they do there, but here, they can't do it. I think we need to find some trustworthy people. "
When Zhao Hai heard Laura, he stared for a moment, then he smiled and said, "What's wrong? Do you want to pull your subordinates over? That's good, we don't have anyone in our hands right now. Moreover, what we lack the most is trustworthy people who can take care of themselves. Your subordinates can't just stay in the Purcell Duchy, it's time to call them over. "
Laura looked happy and said, "Alright, if we don't look for them for a long time, I'm afraid that they would have some ideas. Now that we can't go back to the Purcell Duchy, it just so happens that we want to open a shop here. Calling them over would be perfect."
Zhao Hai smiled faintly and said, "After we finish eating, you should write a letter. Then send a blood hawk to Stony Mountain and have them send the letter. Have them gather outside Casa City. When the time comes, I'll send a blood hawk to pick them up."
Laura nodded and said, "Brother Hai, it's best if you send a letter to Uncle Evan as well. Tell him about this matter, so that he can prepare."
Zhao Hai smiled faintly and said, "Don't worry, I'll arrange it. I think that Uncle Evan wouldn't want your subordinates to leave quickly. This way, Magic Lily Shop would be completely under his control."
Laura sighed, Magic Lily Shop was something that she had built up. Now that she had to give it away, she felt that it was a pity.
Zhao Hai looked at her and smiled, "Alright, don't be sad. You've built up Magic Lily Shop over the years, but the total assets aren't that much. The biggest wealth comes from your subordinates. We need to make good use of them and give them a stage to show their talents. Right, don't forget to tell them to bring their family members."
Laura smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll tell them. We'll definitely open more than one shop. If Sky Water City's matter is solved, then we'll need people to look after the shop. Moreover, Brother Hai, don't you think that Iron Mountain Fort is lacking management staff? Wouldn't it be better if they join us? "
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