Hearing the news that Twain had already gotten rid of the assassins, Elsa appeared very discouraged. She said in frustration, "If I had a little more time, I would definitely have been able to catch them!"
"I believe in you."
Tang En's trust eased the girl's self-reproach, and her impression of Tang En improved greatly.
"After all, you are still young. It will be better in the future."
Elsa's impression of Tang En dropped.
How am I young!
Elsa wanted to shout at Tang En, puff out her chest, and show him how a dignified girl became an adult. However, when she thought of Fiona, Elsa's face darkened. When she thought of Princess Aurelia, who was on par with Fiona, Elsa's face became even worse.
The other girls' figures were about the same as Ellington's, but why was Fiona's figure so good? It was completely one-sided! It was against the rules!
After parting with Elsa and the others, Tang En returned to the Lord's Mansion.
"It's done? So fast? "
Fiona was still thinking about what kind of trap to lure them in. She did not expect Tang En to be so efficient.
"Otherwise, are we going to wait for them to sabotage us in the dark?"
Tang En shrugged and snapped his fingers, "Come out."
Van Cleef appeared from the side without a sound.
Fiona was stunned, "Isn't he one of the five?"
"Not anymore."
Tang En said, "Now, his life belongs to Ellington."
"Really?"
Seeing the bitter smile on van Cleef's face, Fiona confirmed her guess.
"What do you plan to do with him?"
"I have a good idea."
The smile on Tang En's face was extremely bright. "Say, do you think the Cadier family would have guessed that I would capture his men alive?"
"I don't think so … You mean …"
Fiona was in disbelief. "Are you trying to extort money from the Cadier Family again?!"
"Isn't that a good excuse?"
Tang En spread his hands, "We need to control the Magic Crystal mines. The Kadir Family controls most of the Magic Crystal mines in the Irus Empire and the matter of Charles sending people to assassinate me can become my bargaining chip."
Heavens, it's actually true!
Fiona did not know what to say. As a mere baron, he actually dared to blackmail the Cadier family. This was beyond the level of audacity!
However, this might also be due to the confidence brought about by his powerful personal strength.
Fiona thought for a moment and said, "But since he dared to send someone to assassinate you, it means that he doesn't care about the potential threat."
"Fiona, you really are confused."
Tang En waved his finger with an expression that said, "A bargaining chip is a bargaining chip because it hasn't been used yet. Charles doesn't care that I use van Cleef to threaten him, but I can't use an assassination to 'directly' question them and ask for compensation."
"Then you mean … …"
"I don't care, I can't use it, but that doesn't mean that his majesty Victor can't use it."
Tang En whistled. "You should know that his majesty Victor has been searching for evidence of the rebellion of the aristocrats, right? Victor has always wanted to intimidate the aristocrats, but he doesn't have a reason. Then guess what will happen if I give this excuse to his majesty Victor? "
Fiona unconsciously said, "Because you are a noble, his majesty Victor will use the excuse of protecting the rights of the aristocrats to weaken the power of the Cadier family. Even the Royal Parliament can't reject this excuse."
"That's right!"
Tang En snapped his fingers and praised Fiona's reaction.
"In other words, you really are His Majesty Victor —"
Fiona suddenly covered her mouth.
There were some things that could be known, but could not be said.
Tang En shrugged. "It's useless even if I deny it, so you can guess whatever you want. Anyway, one thing is certain. His majesty Victor and I do have the same interests."
"Then when do you plan to tell His Majesty Victor about this?"
"Fiona, you're being silly again."
Tang En smiled. "You see, if we can see it, how can that old monster of the Cadier family not see it?"
"Of course … …"
"Then why don't we go to him directly? If we give this bargaining chip to His Majesty Victor, although we can gain the friendship of the royal party, there are no ready-made benefits. Compared to the royal party's promise, directly getting a mine is more practical. "
"But," Fiona's mind was confused. "Didn't you just say that this bargaining chip can't be used directly … …"
"I was explaining the reason why this bargaining chip is effective for the Cadier family." Tang En looked at Fiona sympathetically. It was not easy for him to crush her in intelligence. "To maximize the benefits, of course, one woman has to marry two men."
"One woman has to marry two men!?"
Fiona's face was full of disbelief. "Aren't you afraid that Grand Duke Cadier will fall out with you when he finds out the truth?"
"We've already got the thing. Who cares if he falls out with me or not?"
Tang En said disdainfully, "Whatever you say is meaningless. Getting the thing is the most important thing."
Fiona once again experienced Tang En's unfathomable bottom line — promises were nothing in his eyes!
"But … …"
Fiona suddenly knit her brows, "You just came back from Alinx and if you appear in Alinx again soon, you might expose the secret of the Teleportation Array."
Teleportation Array!?
Van Cleef who had been silent on the side suddenly opened his eyes wide. That kind of lost thing, this man actually grasped it!?
"They won't."
Tang En straightforwardly said, "At most I'll expose that I know the Teleportation Array, they won't think of that."
"This ….. Since you already have an idea, then we'll do as you say. What do you need me to do?"
Tang En gave a thumbs up, "Of course it's to prepare people to receive the Magic Crystal Mine."
Fiona was angry and found this funny. Tang En's self confidence was really too strong. They clearly hadn't started the negotiations yet, but it was like the mine was already in his hands.
Tang En's actions were very fast. If he said he wanted to take advantage of someone today, then he wouldn't wait until tomorrow. After all, as time passed, the influence of the combine harvester would gradually spread and there would be more and more people wanting to buy it. The more importance the Magic Crystals were placed on the Magic Crystal Mine, the lower the chance of Tang En buying the Magic Crystal Mine at a low price.
So, time is money, my friend.
In the time it took to brew a cup of tea, he brought Van Cleef from Ellington to Alinx.
After personally experiencing the powerful effects of the Teleportation Array, Van Cleef was already completely speechless. He was convinced, he really was convinced. The moment he stepped out of the Teleportation Array, Van Cleef had already made his decision to follow Tang En. Of course, even if he didn't make his decision, his life was already Tang En's.
"Sir Lord?"
Hilton was in the basement receiving a new batch of goods, but she never thought that Tang En would appear. She was flustered.
"Are you here for an inspection?"
"What's the situation?"
Hilton said in an awkward voice, "In the half a month since you left, our sales have been steadily increasing and our reputation in Alinx has been increasing day by day. It was a very good start, but recently ….. You know, the Business Alliance has started to block us. Although it hasn't directly affected our sales, it has imperceptibly discouraged the consumers from buying ….."
"Business Alliance ….."
Tang En curled his lips, "Forget it, don't worry about them. We'll just sell what we want, those people don't want to buy it."
Hilton revealed a bitter smile. If all businessmen were like Tang En, they would lose as much as they could.
"Hilton, don't think that I'm joking."
Tang En said with a serious face, "I'm serious. Tell them tomorrow that they don't want to buy our Datang Chamber of Commerce's things!"
Hilton was startled, "Yes."
"Remember, our main focus is on high-end brands, and aristocratic consumers all have a problem. They like to be cheap. The more you spoil them, the more unhappy they are. The more they can't get what they want, the more they cry and chase after it. So, aristocratic consumers need to be trained. You just have to treat them like masochists."
Hilton was stunned. Although Tang En occasionally said some thought-provoking business and philosophical principles, this was the first time she heard of such a theory.
It was really too ….. That's right!
Recalling what she had experienced in the past, Hilton couldn't help but think deeply. It was really as Tang En said. If it wasn't for the inspiration at the opening of the Datang Chamber of Commerce, the name of the Datang Chamber of Commerce wouldn't have spread so quickly in the aristocratic circle. At that time, snatching an air conditioner from the Datang Chamber of Commerce would become the basis for bragging to each other. But later, with the increase in sales, no one bragged about the air conditioner anymore. Instead, they began to brag about whose air conditioner was more high-end …..
His Lordship was very clear about the consumer psychology of the aristocrats!
Hilton said with great admiration, "My Lord, you are indeed a business genius. I think if those people in the Trade Union heard your words, they would definitely admit defeat."
"Bullsh * t."
Tang En laughed, "With those people's thick skin, they would probably pretend they didn't hear anything even if they heard."
"That's true."
"Forget it, I won't disturb you anymore. Arrange a carriage for us. I'm going to the Kadir family."
"The Kadir family? Again ….. Sorry, I shouldn't have asked. I'll arrange it right away. "
Hilton hurriedly left.
Tang En nodded with satisfaction. He liked smart people like Hilton. She didn't ask things that she shouldn't, and she was loyal and reliable. There were many things that he could trust her to do.
Soon, Tang En and van Cleef got on the carriage and drove to the inner city.
Entering the garden area was surprisingly smooth. Tang En didn't even need to use the tricks that he had prepared. The guard had seen Tang En before and knew that he was Duke Aubrey's guest, so he didn't make things difficult for him and let him pass.
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