Xu Xiaofeng had originally planned to ask Uncle Edward for help, but when she returned to Fallen Leaf City, she discovered the Edward family had already moved away.
With no other choice, she had to rely on the Breeze Chamber of Commerce to find an Enchanter. Harry was at least somewhat competent.
“Find multiple Enchanters. I need both Epic and Rare-tier equipment enchanted.”
“Rare-tier too? That doesn’t make much sense…”
Most reputable Enchanters only worked on Epic-tier gear—Rare-tier was beneath them. Few people bothered enchanting Rare equipment.
“I do need Rare-tier gear enchanted. Can’t you find an Enchanter?”
“Miss Feng, Enchanters generally look down on Rare-tier equipment.”
“I’ll pay 10,000 gold.”
“It’s not about the price. Enchanters have their pride—this would be beneath their—”
“20,000.”
“Miss Feng, listen—Enchanters are geniuses who won’t bend for mere—”
“30,000.”
“Miss Feng, this is putting me in a difficult—”
“50,000.”
“I’ll get it done immediately.”
Tch!
Pride? Beneath them?
Just means the money wasn’t enough.
‘Won’t bend for mere profit’, huh? What if I crush your spine with gold?
Difficult? Not anymore, is it?
Harry sent his men to find Enchanters while he tallied up their inventory.
100 Epic-tier equipment. Over 90,000 Rare-tier equipment of various types.
At wholesale prices—10,000 gold per Epic, 100 gold per Rare—and after rounding off, the total came to 10 million gold.
Ten. Million. Gold.
Even royalty would salivate at that sum.
Of course, that was revenue. After deducting costs, the gross profit was around 20-30% of that number.
Equipment was a necessity, not a luxury. If it were luxury goods, profits would soar.
But even at 20-30%, it was enough to keep the Chamber fed for a year.
The contract was swiftly signed, finalizing the order.
“Now, Miss Feng, about the payment…” Harry rubbed his fingers together.
Xu Xiaofeng carefully inspected the contract’s signatures and seals before tucking it away with satisfaction. “No rush. Let’s finish discussing first.”
More discussion?!
Harry’s heart skipped a beat.
He still remembered last time—this young lady had nearly talked him into a stupor, piling demand after demand.
Sure enough, Xu Xiaofeng began listing conditions.
“Chairman Harry, can you package all this equipment in identical containers?”
“Of course. Even the Epic-tier gear?”
“Yes, identical. But mark which ones contain Epics—just don’t make it obvious.”
A bizarre request. Harry didn’t get it, but he didn’t care. His job was to appease her.
“How long to package and deliver everything to Jade City?”
“Seven days.”
“If we split the shipments, how much can arrive within three days?”
“All Epics are already in Jade City. Half the rest can arrive in three days.”
“Good enough.” Xu Xiaofeng stretched. “That’s all.”
“…That’s it?”
Harry blinked in disbelief.
This was too easy. Not at all like her!
“Then I’ll go handle things?”
He didn’t even bring up payment—she wouldn’t renege. Once he left, the deal was locked in. No more demands.
Xu Xiaofeng curved her lips into a bright, innocent smile. “No rush, Chairman. Our first deal is done, but there’s a second one. Interested?”
Harry almost said no. That smile screamed trouble. The first deal was already a year’s worth of profit—why risk it?
But just as he opened his mouth, his nose twitched.
He froze.
That scent… gold?!
Was this second deal even bigger?!
His words did a complete 180. “Do elaborate, Miss Feng.”
“Gladly. You’ve probably guessed—I’m not buying this much gear for personal use. I’ve spotted a business opportunity. And I’m willing to share it with you.”
“Go on.”
Xu Xiaofeng steepled her fingers. “You’re familiar with those outsiders, yes?”
“Indeed. They bought our Sunfruit last time. Very wealthy. You plan to resell to them?”
Reselling would barely turn a profit. Other Chambers would undercut them.
“Yes, and no. I’ll sell, but not just resell. With three simple steps, I can double or even triple the value of this batch.”
Harry blurted out, “Impossible!”
No one’s that stupid!
He kept that part to himself.
“I can do it. The question is—do you believe me?”
“This…”
Decades of mercantile experience told Harry this was unfeasible. Even if possible, the cost would outweigh gains.
Take enchanting, for example. Hiring top-tier Enchanters for premium enchantments would boost value—but the cost would exceed the gear’s worth.
But his instincts screamed profit. Missing this might haunt him forever.
Passing up an opportunity is the same as losing money!
This is basically throwing away money!
He agonized.
Xu Xiaofeng saw his hesitation and fanned the flames.
“You’ve probably thought of methods but dismissed them due to cost. I can control costs while barely lowering prices. That’s my second step.”
Wait—if the second step’s this insane, what’s the third?
“Could you elaborate, Miss Feng?”
“Sorry, trade secret. But if you partner with me, I’ll share.”
Harry deliberated a moment longer before slamming the table.
“Deal! Terms?”
“Excellent. My condition is that your Chamber covers half the equipment cost. You also handle all logistics—venue, staff, security.”
“…Fine.”
Harry had expected this. Of course she’d use Chamber resources. A reasonable demand.
Splitting the cost was just shared investment.
“And the profit split?”
“70-30.”
“We only get 70%?!”
“I get 70%. You get 30%.”