Pirate: The Strongest Pirate Merchant

Early the next morning.

The storm has passed, and the blue sky indicates that today is a good day for sailing.

After Lin En and Buggy separated, they each went to their own destinations.

Lin En's destination this time is Orange Town.

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Orangetown is a relatively young town.

It is the result of the hard work of the townspeople led by the mayor Budol.

There are many new immigrants in this town, most of them young people.

The main reason why they came to this new town to start a new life was that it was not yet under the jurisdiction of the government and they could avoid a large amount of taxes.

Of course, there are pros and cons.

This newly established town will also lose its shelter and become the target of pirates.

If Lin En does not make any intervention, in a few years, this place will become the base camp of the Buggy Pirates.

However, Orange Town is still relatively brave now.

They are a group of pioneers with courage and yearning for a better life.

When Lin En's boat docked, she was also welcomed.

Lin En sells the goods on the dock as usual, but this time the price of the goods sold is relatively cheap.

"Lin En, thank you for bringing us cheap goods."

"Thank you Lin En."

"Lin En, you will definitely make a fortune."

The men and women in the town welcomed Lin En with a warm atmosphere.

"Lin En, long time no see."

Budol took the initiative to say hello to Lin En.

As the mayor here, it is his natural responsibility to build the town and make it more prosperous.

Lin En took the initiative to shake hands with Budol and said: "Mr. Mayor, the farm tools and machinery you need are already on the ship. You can come and receive them now."

Budol said gratefully: "Lin En, thank you so much. Without you, our life would be more difficult."

Lin En said politely: "Mr. Mayor, you must not say that. It is my honor to be able to help you."

As a ‘young’ town.

Orange Town requires a lot of resources, including agricultural tools, seeds, machinery, etc., which are all the most basic.

Of course, what they need most is a ‘loan’.

However, Lin En currently has no plans to open a bank.

Although banks are financial beasts, they can absorb deposits from savers in a short period of time and lend out the funds to earn huge profits.

However, banks need high enough credibility and sufficient security.

Lin En is encouraging Buggy to rob a bank, but he is not stupid enough to open a bank now.

As for credibility, Lin En also works very hard to improve and maintain his personal image.

Selling agricultural tools, machinery, seeds, etc.

These are low margin and take up space in the cabin.

However, it is like a capitalist who pours milk in a factory and does charity in an orphanage.

Reputation is sometimes an asset.

Lin En can use the image of a profiteer to face pirates, or he can use a kind appearance to treat ignorant civilians.

Later, Lin En, accompanied by Budol, visited the refinery in Orange Town.

This factory was jointly invested and constructed by Lin En and Orange Town.

Lin En is responsible for providing technology and funds, and Orange Town is responsible for providing manpower.

The product extracted in the factory is the essential oil of the flower.

Refining the essential oil of flowers is not a very complicated process.

The simplest method is distillation.

When plant raw materials are placed in boiling water, the essential oils containing fragrance escape with the water vapor. When the steam condenses into water, the oils float on the water surface, and then they can be collected.

This process may need to be repeated several times to obtain essential oils of the highest possible purity.

Of course, the process is still improving.

Since Lin En and Budol opened the factory together, they have been collecting new distillation methods to improve the purity of essential oils.

However, the production of perfume is not a secret. How to make a more attractive perfume is the key.

The mixing ratio of the perfume is the real core, and Lin En did not let the people in Orange Town know.

Similarly, Boudor did not know that Lin En was making knockoff perfumes.

Budol always thought that Lin En was selling the essential oils they produced as perfume raw materials to perfume factories.

Budol said excitedly: "If the new machine is completed, our production will be doubled next month."

The price Lin En paid for essential oils was actually not high.

Of course, in comparison, you can make more money than simply growing food.

Therefore, in addition to necessary food cultivation, Orange Town cultivates flower fields as much as possible.

Lin En also smiled at the right time and gave his blessing: "That's great. In this way, everyone's life will become better."

Budol expressed his sincere thanks: "Lin En, we are really lucky to meet such a good person like you."

After Lin En and Budol left the refinery, they immediately began to visit the newly opened flower fields.

Budol introduced their plan with a proud face.

Every piece of land has been contracted.

Everyone in the town can have a stable income.

It seems that everyone can be happy.

However, in Lin En’s eyes, the planting efficiency of these people is too low and the labor cost is relatively high.

If conditions permit, he is prepared to purchase more slaves and build large-scale plantations.

However, it is not convenient to buy and sell slaves in East Blue.

Moreover, it also damages one’s own image as a ‘good guy’.

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Although the residents of Orange Town were very enthusiastic about Lin En, Budol also held a banquet in the evening to celebrate Lin En's arrival.

However, Lin En did not stay in Orange Town for a long time.

The next morning, after loading the essential oils onto the ship, Lin En left Orange Town and continued sailing.

He has to visit several small towns at his next stop and needs to continue to purchase agricultural products and raw materials.

These include some rare spices.

It was not until five days later that Lin En arrived at Xiluobu Village.

Xiluobu Village is Lin En’s home in this world.

He was born, grew up, studied here, and went to sea from here.

Of course, before going to sea, he also received a 'loan' from the wealthy businessman Cameron.

Cameron is Kaya's father.

Lin En often returns to Xiluobu Village to meet with Cameron.

Firstly, it was out of gratitude, and secondly, it was to maintain contact with Cameron.

Cameron is a very famous businessman with strong capital.

Especially in the relationship between politics and business.

At the same time, the chamber of commerce to which Cameron belongs still has a certain degree of influence in the Grand Line.

In addition, Lin En's interactions with Yasopp's family can also enhance his relationship with the Red Hair Pirates.

Being a good businessman involves more than just setting ambitious goals.

At the same time, we must be as leak-free as possible in our interpersonal relationships.

Regardless of whether you can use it now, you will not suffer a disadvantage in the future.

For example, Lin En plans to invest in Usopp.

Just like Cameron's investment in Lin En.