The cold-faced earl doesn't want to trigger the plot

Volume Three: Chapter 250 Nine, Trading

"Yes."

Riber said, thought for a while and added,

"However, I will continue to participate in and take the lead in the subsequent release of the Demon God Card. Also, the organization derived from the Demon God Card is not included in the nameless restaurant."

"I got it."

"Also, there are some things that need to be announced in advance. Over there is the magical power brought by the nightingale zither, and it will not exist forever. In other words, if a stable channel for communication with Eudemons is not established now, Eudemons will not be able to communicate with Eudemons in the future. Probably won't come here again."

Listening to Ribel's re-addition, Aimo nodded and continued to briefly record the information in the small notebook she carried with her.

The symbol of the members of the Four Corners Society is to hold a special book.And this little notebook is Aymo's book as a professor.

"After that came the unknown band. I can't guarantee that if the owner of the restaurant is not mine, the members of the band will be willing to continue to be employees of the restaurant."

Although he didn't ask the opinions of those members, Riber felt that Sesta and John might continue to be members of the band.And he, Evanna, and Melueita probably wouldn't wear a mask to play or something like that.

After all, Ewena and Melueta, who were not very interested in music and performance, agreed to go on stage only at his request.

"Although, this is a foreseeable situation. However, this means that the unnamed restaurant will be in a situation where it will almost lose all its pillars in the near future. Your Excellency Earl, before reaching an agreement, first depreciate the value of your own products, isn't it? A move by a qualified businessman."

After stopping the recording, Aimo looked at Riber and said quietly.

"Pointing this out is also not an appropriate move for a businessman, Professor Aymo."

Riber said so, but he was much more dignified in his heart.

Even if the Yaojin Chamber of Commerce is not the largest chamber of commerce in the Kingdom, it is still a place that can support the operation of a large organization like the Four Corners Society.As the vice president of Yaojin Chamber of Commerce and the actual controller of the Chamber of Commerce, it is impossible for Aymo to be a qualified businessman.

In other words, since Aimo jumped out of the status of a "qualified businessman" and pointed out Riber's unreasonable behavior, she already had the idea of ​​not advancing this transaction.

Ribel's thoughts turned quickly, thinking about how to make Aymo, who had already hesitated, change his mind.

"This is the sincerity I have shown. Because, rather than saying that this is a transaction, it is actually closer to an employment. Handing over the unnamed restaurant is the price that the Employment Institute has to pay."

"Hire..."

Aimo wrote a few words in the notebook thoughtfully,

"Actually, even without paying the price, there are actually many 'employees' of His Excellency the Earl in the society. And..."

Emer paused, then sighed helplessly,

"Most of the members of the academy are relatively free. Therefore, even if His Excellency the Earl has reached an agreement with the academy and wants to involve specific members, His Excellency the Earl will probably need to personally persuade them."

Aymo changed the subject,

"Your Excellency, the Earl, is obviously very good at this matter. So, I don't actually need to intervene."

It turned out to be the case.

It was only at this point in the conversation that Riber realized for the first time what the problem between him and Aimo was.

His posture was too low, suspiciously low.

On the premise that Moby, the examiner from the society, had obviously reached some kind of agreement with him, and ordered the society to help many times, and the other three professors of the society showed different degrees of cooperation.

Liebel wanted to hand over the hot and unnamed restaurant almost as if he was giving it away for nothing, but he seemed to be afraid that the other party would not accept it, so he deliberately belittled it.It's hard for Aimo not to have doubts, whether Riber is so urgent to get the society involved in something extraordinary.

Now that he knew the crux of the problem, Riber quickly turned his brain, trying to convince Aimo.

"I probably know what Professor Aimer is worried about. I once heard a businessman say, 'The free one is the most expensive'."

"Oh?"

Aymo pondered for a moment after hearing this, then nodded in approval, and wrote in the notebook,

"Although I don't know which businessman this is from. However, it has the essence."

Seeing that Aymo seemed interested in listening to him continue, Riber spoke again,

"First of all, I really don't need to learn to provide more help than before. This is one of the reasons why I dare to propose today's deal. After all, even if the momentum of the unnamed restaurant is strong now, I don't expect its value It can be as high as buying the Four Corners Society with a long history."

In any case, it is definitely not wrong to find a way to praise the other party first.

"Secondly, even the things that need to be done are not significantly different from before. However, the nameless restaurant is not 'free'. Among them, learning may not pay anything, but I will get actual benefits."

"Oh? Will there be such a thing?"

Aymo was clearly more interested.

The reason for this is that Riber's appearance occupies a large proportion.

After all, when Riber's cold face was placed on the table, no matter who he was, he would feel that he was telling the "reason" with confidence, rather than talking nonsense.

"This involves the essence of the transaction, which is the exchange of value and reputation. I would like to ask a question, if Professor Aimo wants to buy a gold coat button, how much will it cost?"

Facing Riber's question, although Aymo was a little puzzled, he still reported a reasonable value.

And his head turned faster and faster, and he figured out how to suddenly... Riber, who persuaded Aimo, twisted a few times on his chest with a confident breath, and took off a button.

"Excuse me, if Professor Aymo buys my button, how much will it cost?"

Hearing Riber's question again, Aymo was taken aback for a moment, and then stretched his arms thoughtfully.

"Now, in the hands of Professor Aymo, is there a new Astor gold coin?"

"some."

After talking, Aymo took out a gold coin and put it on the table.

"Has Professor Aymo thought about why this new Astor gold coin is the most valuable currency in the kingdom?"

"Because it's made of gold?"

Although Aymo gave a very reasonable answer, in the atmosphere created by Riber, she always felt that her answer was stupid.

"Indeed. However, only a part of it is real gold. The rest of it is just some impurities. And why these impurities have almost no value when they are taken out alone, but they have a value much higher than themselves in gold coins ? In the end, what is it that gives these impurities an unworthy price? Or, to take a closer look, why is something like gold considered to have value by default?"

Aimo was obviously confused by Riber's series of questions.

And Riber didn't give Aymo the time to figure it out, so he answered directly.

"The answer is credibility. Professor Aymo."

"Reputation..."

Repeating Ribel's words, Aimo wrote this word into her book as a habit.

"Food is indispensable for life to be maintained. And under the same weight, almost most of the food is not as valuable as gold. Therefore, pursuing this kind of practical use is limited, not necessary for survival Things are actually a very incredible thing. But now people take it for granted."

"The reason is that over the long years, gold has accumulated credibility. In the beginning, the reasons for chasing gold and the people chasing it are no longer testable. However, no matter how it is spread, everyone thinks that gold is equal to wealth Therefore, gold has really become wealth. Other people's perception of gold has become the value of gold itself."

"Presumably, the people who exchanged gold for food at first also had doubts. 'Can such a stone really be exchanged for life-saving food?' Obviously, these people succeeded. Otherwise, the reputation cannot be accumulated, and gold So far it's just a stone."

Riber's words came to an end.

With a dry mouth, he drank his tea gracefully.

As for Aymo, after listening to Riber's words, he responded after a while,

"Interesting point of view, my lord."

Instead of writing in a notebook when he was inspired, Riber felt that Aimo did nothing now, but was touched by his words.

"Reputation gives value... In other words, His Excellency the Earl is eager to make this transaction with the Academy because it has nothing to do with the specific transaction. What is really meaningful is that 'you have made a transaction with the Academy' The thing itself, isn't it?"

"Yes."

Riber nodded.

Although he felt that in order to convince Aimo, he exposed more things.But so far, this is also impossible.

He had to transfer the unnamed restaurant to the Four Corners Society, and in a rather high-profile way.

Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to dig a trap for Charlotte to jump into.

"It seems that I misunderstood Your Excellency the Earl. You are a smarter and smarter businessman than me."

"..."

Hearing Aimo's praise, the corner of Riber's mouth almost twitched.

If it was put before the negotiating table today, he would probably be complacent because of being praised by a half-breed goblin elder sister.But now, he only recalled the matter of bragging about the Four Corners Society in order to persuade Aimo to start the discussion again.

But no matter whether Aimo's praise is sincere or not, she at least has a reason to return to the discussion.

"Is it a direct transaction with the Four Corners Society? Even if the society declines, it is still one of the important components of the organization, and it is still a pivotal existence in the old capital."

"cough..."

Listening to Aimo's narration at this time, Riber was really choked.

If nothing unexpected happens...

"As for Your Excellency's plan, if it is really successful, whether it is an equal transaction with an ordinary member of the 'White Witch Council' with a pillar of the organization, or a transaction with a large force in the name of a weak count , can increase your reputation a lot..."

"..."

"In contrast, what can the Society get from Your Excellency?"

really!

This woman is trying to raise the price.

Seeing Aimo's sweet smile that can be shown even through the veil, Riber almost sprayed tea on the other's face.

Obviously he was going to give the entire Wuming Restaurant to the Four Corners Society.In Aimo's mouth, it turned out that he seemed to have taken advantage of something...

How could she not be so...

Forget it.

Riber breathed a sigh of relief and endured it.

Maybe, this is a qualified businessman.

After thinking hard for a while, Riber gave the answer.

"Through this transaction, the society can improve its reputation in my mind. The convertible value of this reputation can increase with the increase in my value. If I have done the investigation, Professor Aimo should be very clear. With the help of some family members, the construction of the unnamed restaurant is basically planned by myself. Therefore, the current situation can be said to be that I have used everything I have worked so hard to build over dozens of days as a bargaining chip, or it can be said that I have only spent a few days. In ten days, I have single-handedly built today's grand scene."

Riber said, and pointed to the surrounding area of ​​the nameless restaurant, which was brightly lit and full of people even when dusk fell.

"So, this transaction can also be regarded as an investment in me by the society and Professor Aimo."

"Um..."

Aymo pondered for a while, and then started a further bargain with Riber.

A long time passed.

It was not until this day, when the night was dark, that Riber and Professor Aimo finally reached an agreement.

...

...

Parting time.

After becoming a partner, Professor Aimo, who was about to board the carriage, had a friendly conversation with Riber.

"Although I don't know why His Excellency the Earl needs to learn to cooperate with that strange plan. But presumably, there will be an interesting drama at that time."

"I'm just doing it for my own protection."

Riber shook his head and greeted, trying to force a dry smile, but failed.

Riber, who used to live in a world where only humans might exist, would be lying if he said that when he saw the mysterious big sister with a graceful figure, elegant dress and pointed ears for the first time, he said that he had no intention at all.

However, knowing the age of the professor and having been baptized as a "qualified businessman", no amount of emotion sank into the Mariana Trench.

Although the situation after the time travel has been relatively bad, Riber still retains some advantages of the time traveler.

For example, feel that you can do anything.

But in fact, he found that when he actually did things, he was omnipotent in reverse.

Although, as an ordinary person, I haven't talked about big business with people, and I haven't experienced business negotiations or anything like that, so it's understandable that I behaved a little poorly.

However, it is really worth reflecting on to make the mistake of rushing to make a deal and blindly making concessions.

Even the hawkers in the vegetable market know that their vegetables are sold too cheaply, and people will suspect that there is something wrong with the vegetables...

Afterwards, he once felt that he could use those broader horizons to talk about some novel ideas that could make Aimo stunned, which also showed his youthfulness.