After reaching a deal with Tang En, both sides were happy.
At least on the surface.
Aubrey got the chance to keep Elsa, Aradeline successfully despised Aubrey's IQ, Tang En got the property rights of a shop, and at the same time, he successfully used Elsa to tie Aubrey and Aradeline to his pirate ship.
Well, it was a bit unpleasant to say that he used them, but Elsa's contribution could not go unnoticed. At this moment, she played her greatest value as a mascot.
Thinking that he might need Aubrey and Aradeline to take care of the shop in the future, Tang En pondered for a moment, and thought of the method that merchants on Earth often used to tie the two sides together with benefits.
As the saying goes, there are no eternal friends, only eternal benefits. As long as there were benefits to be earned, even if Tang En did not ask, they would take the initiative to maintain the shop, which would save him a lot of trouble.
Therefore, Tang En decided to take the initiative to give up some benefits to get the two of them to support him for a longer and more stable time.
"Dukes."
Tang En chuckled and said, "I'm sorry to trouble you with the shop. In order to express my gratitude, I'm willing to give you two 20% of the profits …"
Hilton nodded secretly. His Lordship was indeed a genius!
He understood the importance of buying people's hearts without a teacher!
Although 20% of the profits was a lot, it was nothing compared to the support of the two dukes. They could bring far more than this 20% profit.
"Tsk."
Aubrey curled his lips in disdain. "Forget it, I don't care about your little profit."
Aradeline laughed. "That's right, with your little wealth, the money you earn is not enough to fill the gaps between our teeth. You'd better keep it for yourself."
"Oh."
Tang En nodded and said with a smile, "That's what you said, don't regret it."
Aubrey's face was full of disdain. "Hmph, if you can make me regret it, I'll give Elsa to you!"
"Although that's true, but …" Aradeline stared at Aubrey. "You're using my granddaughter as a stake, aren't you ashamed?"
"Do you think we'll regret it?"
"Of course not."
"That's it!"
"But I feel like you've made a terrible decision."
"It must be an illusion, because you are old."
In fact, they were not stupid. How could they not know why Tang En would give them a share of the profits? However, in their eyes, they really didn't care about Tang En's family business, so they simply refused.
The annual income of these big families was in the millions of gold coins. A mere shop … Hehe.
Moreover, accepting a share of the profits was equivalent to having an additional responsibility. No matter how much the income was, they had to fulfill their responsibilities because it was related to the promise of a noble.
Now, they had refused to share the profits because of Elsa. If they were interested, they could control them. If they were not, they could just watch the show. How free was that?
In this regard, Tang En did not insist. If he really encountered a problem, it was not that he could not solve it, but that he was too lazy to bother.
"Today, I will ask the butler to check out a suitable shop. The results will be out tomorrow. You can stay here today."
Although that was what he said, Aubrey's eyes were clearly urging Twain to know his place and get out of here quickly. He was not going to send him off.
Tang En's eyes sharpened.
And so …
Tang En said with a smile, "Thank you very much. Aiya, you don't know how difficult it is to find a place to live in Alinx, hmm? Your Grace, I wonder if there are any properties for sale in the Garden District? We can be neighbors. "
Hilton almost laughed out loud. On the way here, the lord had already known about the situation in the Garden District. Of course, he was joking.
Aubrey and Aradeline almost vomited blood when they heard that. Were the properties in the Garden District for sale?! They were all bestowed by the royal family!
Even if they were to buy them, could he afford it with his little wealth?
As expected of a country bumpkin lord who ran away from Ellington …
That night, Tang En and the rest stayed at the Foer residence. The people of the two major families came together to host a warm and sumptuous banquet. It was also the first time Tang En saw how life in the upper class of the Prandal world was like.
The chefs made all kinds of tender and juicy meat into barbecued steaks, minced meat pies, fried meat slices, and so on. They paired them with some delicious and rare fruits to reduce the greasiness. Other than the meat, the staple food was all kinds of baked bread and thick soup. However, to Tang En's surprise, he found that the chefs here knew how to make barley porridge. He was so touched that he drank two big bowls …
After living here for a while, Tang En finally understood why the staple food in Prandal was meat.
It was because the humans of this world had to constantly train if they wanted to become stronger. During this process, the replenishment of energy had to keep up with the consumption of energy. Meat had a natural advantage.
As for the problem of obesity, apart from the nobles, it was not easy to find a fat person among the commoners …
"Your Excellencies, this is a small gift from me. Please."
Tang En took out the divine weapon that had always been successful, New Moon Wine. He wanted to further improve his relationship with Aubrey and Aradeline.
"New Moon Wine?"
Aubrey and Aradeline were only surprised for a moment. Then, Aubrey pursed his lips. "Take it back."
"Oh?"
Tang En raised an eyebrow. "Your Excellency, do you think this wine is not good enough?"
"Who would dare say that New Moon Wine is not good?"
Aradeline laughed strangely. "But it's not like we haven't drunk it before."
Aubrey nodded. "Indeed, elven things are too delicate. This kind of wine is not for men."
So that's why!
Tang En suddenly realized that he had overlooked this. These two were Warriors. In other words, they were brute men with muscles in their brains. Of course, they would not like the wine that the elves used to win because of its quality.
Forget it. It would be a waste to give it to them. How could they understand the good of the elves?
Aiguin's voice and smile flashed in Tang En's head. He missed her very much. After he returned this time, he had to take Brian to the elves as soon as possible.
"Got it. In that case, please try another kind of wine."
Tang En rolled his eyes and gave Hilton a look. Hilton understood and went to the side to push the barley wine that she had brewed earlier over.
"What wine is this?"
Because it was in the barrel, they could not see or smell it. They were rather curious.
"It's a private brew unique to the Ellington Datang Chamber of Commerce —"
Tang En had an epiphany and said with a smile, "— and it's also a wine that only real Warriors can drink. Normal people can't handle it at all."
Aubrey's eyes glittered. "What's the name?"
"Hero Wine of Tang!"
"Hero Wine of Tang? I've never heard of it! "
Aubrey shook his head and said impatiently, "But who cares? Let us try it!"
"Of course! It's enough! "
After a pause, Tang En said with a smile, "Oh right, I forgot to tell you. Our hero wine was very popular at the dwarves' wine festival and won the honor of being the champion."
Aubrey and Aradeline were even more expectant. They kept urging Tang En. "Stop talking, hurry up!"
"Okay, okay, okay … give me two extra large cups!"
Tang En shouted heroically. "Real men should drink big cups of wine and eat big mouthfuls of meat! Today is a great day. The two dukes and Elsa have acknowledged each other. Such a good thing is worth celebrating. Of course, we have to get drunk tonight! "
"Okay!"
Aubrey shouted. "Drink big cups of wine! Eat big mouthfuls of meat! Get drunk! Don't go home until we're drunk! "
Although Aradeline was looking forward to it, he couldn't help but twitch his mouth when he saw how easily Aubrey was moved by Tang En. Sure enough, he was simple-minded and had low IQ …
The servants beside them seemed to have gotten used to it and ignored Aubrey directly.
Aradeline said impatiently, "Okay, okay, hurry up! Otherwise, I'll do it right away! "
"Right away."
Hilton, who was beside them, noticed that Tang En was wearing that sly smile again …
After opening the lid of the wine barrel, a rich wheat aroma wafted into their nostrils. Even Tang En, who didn't like to drink, was almost tempted when he smelled it, let alone real men like Aubrey and Aradeline who had walked out of the battlefield. They were almost immediately attracted by the strong aroma of the wine.
Tang En poured the white wine into the cups and handed them to the two dukes with a smile. "Please have a taste."
Aubrey seemed to have been encouraged by Tang En just now. Without hesitation, he raised his head and took a big gulp!
Then, he shuddered all over and stared with his eyes wide open.
Aradeline, on the other hand, was calmer than Aubrey. He first swirled the wine glass and observed the wine, then smelled the aroma, and then took a small sip and tasted it in his mouth … Step by step, the wine tasting steps were like a textbook, a perfect example of nobility.
However, it was precisely because it was too perfect that it was a little stiff. It was as if he didn't know how to be flexible and apply it, so he forcibly memorized the steps …
After taking a small sip, Aradeline said in surprise, "What a strong wine!"
As soon as he said that, there was a hiccup beside him. Aubrey also exclaimed, "What, what a strong wine!"
"How is it?"
Tang En hid his sinister smile. "Is this a real man's bar?"
"Yes!"
Aubrey wasn't drunk after one cup, but the burning feeling made him feel very satisfied. "As expected of the wine crowned with the name 'Hero', it's strong enough! Another cup! "
"No problem!"
"Speaking of which, old man, can you do it?"
Aubrey glanced sideways at Aradeline and sneered. "Could it be that you're too old to enjoy this kind of wine? Then hurry up and drink the fruit wine, don't embarrass yourself here. "
Tang En seemed to hear a crack. After being stimulated by Aubrey, the string called rationality in Aradeline's mind instantly snapped …
"Old bastard! You dare say I can't do it?! "
Aubrey looked at his wine glass and said nothing.
Aradeline drank the wine in one gulp and roared, "Again! I won't go back if I don't knock you out today! "
Well done!
Tang En almost grinned. Fight, fight, it's best if you all get drunk …
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