Happy Cooperation

A little while later, the nobleman who had been "visited" at the next table, dressed like a peacock with its tail feathers spread, swayed over to Maranse's table with his wine glass in hand.

"Hey, Maranth! I knew it sounded like your voice!"

Before he even arrived, his loud voice and rich perfume scent wafted over.

Maranse clinked glasses with him and then introduced him to Ye Wei'an: "This is Aklav Delcaster, the famous 'Fragrant Flower' of Susar. His family deals in spices, silk, jewelry... in short, you can find everything that makes life 'better'."

Akrav pulled over an empty chair without any hesitation and sat down, his jewel-encrusted pointed boots swaying smugly.

"Marans loves to exaggerate! It's just some small business to make you big shots live more comfortably." He looked Ye Wei'an up and down, a hint of amazement flashing in his eyes, and then his smile became even more enthusiastic.

"This must be Lord Ye Wei'an! Seeing is believing! Please don't hesitate to ask if you need anything in the future!"

As the group chatted casually about the luxury goods market and recent trends, the lights on the semi-oval stage in the center of the club suddenly changed without warning.

The dark red light that had been spreading everywhere suddenly converged, focusing almost entirely on the stage.

The smooth flute music that had been playing in the background stopped, replaced by a deep and rhythmic drumbeat.

The chatter and discussion suddenly subsided, and everyone's attention was focused on the stage.

Ye Wei'an could sense that Maranse, Akraf, and the others around him were all getting restless.

Soon, several figures gracefully walked onto the stage.

They wore strangely shaped bird masks with feather-like decorations extending from their foreheads, covering their entire faces. Apart from that, they were completely naked, and their skin glowed with a healthy sheen under the strong light.

As the drums beat, the dancers sway their hips, their movements hot and powerful, showcasing the allure of their bodies without reservation.

This wild scene instantly ignited the crowd.

Whistles, suppressed cheers, and the thud of glasses hitting the table filled the air.

Many guests, as if they had been set ablaze, excitedly leaned forward.

Valona gasped softly, turned her head sharply, her cheeks and ears instantly burning red, and dared not glance at the stage again.

And the "fragrant flower" Aklav had already stood up excitedly.

"Good! That's awesome!" He laughed loudly, grabbed a handful of glittering coins from the silk money pouch at his waist, and threw them onto the stage without even looking at them.

Gold coins traced bright arcs in the air, jingling as they landed at the edge of the stage, some even rolling to the dancers' feet.

"Keep jumping! Babies!" he shouted, grabbing another handful.

Encouraged by the gold coins, the dancers on stage became bolder and more unrestrained, their dance moves more captivating, and their eyes (even through masks) seemed to carry a seductive smile, interacting with the wealth thrown down from below.

More and more guests began to imitate Akraf, taking out coins and throwing them onto the stage.

The dance reached its climax amidst increasingly rousing drumbeats and a shower of flying gold coins, then abruptly ended.

As the lights dimmed, the dancers quietly left the stage, just as they had arrived, leaving behind only the sweltering heat, swirling smoke, and lingering clamor.

Ye Wei'an picked up his glass and took a sip; the cool liquor slightly suppressed the lingering heat in his ears.

Even with his experience of living two lifetimes, this was the first time he had ever seen such a performance.

This is much more exciting than watching videos.

He subconsciously adjusted his posture to make himself look more composed.

This subtle gesture, observed by Valona who had been secretly watching him, became evidence of his "innocent nature."

In Valona's eyes, Ye Wei'an became even more adorable.

During a break in the performance, Marans steered the conversation toward business, inviting the court attendant, Harans Taranda, over.

"Harlans, His Excellency Ye Weian's purpose in coming here, besides enjoying the performance, is also to sell some local specialties," Marlans introduced, acting as a bridge. "His Excellency Ye Weian, if you want to sell luxury goods, Harlans is definitely the right choice."

Harlans nodded and looked at Ye Weian scrutinizingly: "What kind of goods are you looking to sell? How much? Most of the people I know are connected to the court's procurement and several merchant guilds that specialize in high-end business. They are most interested in tobacco, alcohol, spices, and fine fabrics."

"Don't worry, these are all rare and high-quality goods; you'll definitely be satisfied."

As he spoke, he took out a small bag and a small bottle from his system backpack and placed them on the table.

Opening the small oil paper package revealed carefully sealed dark brown leaves, faintly emitting a peculiar, pungent aroma, as if a thunderbolt had swept through after a rain.

The crystal bottle contained dark red wine, like a frozen sunset. With a gentle swirl, the wine clung to the sides of the bottle, its color so rich and intense it seemed impossible to separate.

"This is my sample, you can try it."

Harlans picked up the pack of tobacco leaves, first carefully examining its color and integrity, then bringing it close to his nose to sniff, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

"...This is Thunder Tobacco Leaf, a specialty of Thunder Peak...Hmm, top quality."

Then, he uncorked the bottle, took a light sniff, and showed an expression of enjoyment. He then took a clean glass, poured in a little more than half of the wine, savored it for a moment, and nodded.

"A red barley wine from Shadow Valley, fully fermented, with a very rich flavor..."

He put down the sample and looked at Ye Weian with a more serious expression.

"All of these are goods from the east, and they're all top-quality, especially this wine. The quality exceeds my expectations... Interesting."

"I, Ye Wei'an, will not provide substandard products," Ye Wei'an patted his chest.

Every single item in this batch was carefully selected by the Santalin Association; how could the quality be anything but good?

"...However, when dealing with my clients, good products alone are not enough," Harlans said, then changed the subject. "The clients I can contact are all high-end clients who value stability and volume. Especially for the first collaboration, what they value most is not the product, but the 'person'."

He wanted to know Ye Wei'an's background and his ability to fulfill his obligations.

He himself also bears the risks of randomly buying goods from strangers.

Before Ye Weian could speak, Valuna suddenly said, "Don't worry, Harlans, the Golden Feather family can vouch for Lord Ye Weian's reputation and ability."

Marans glanced at his sister with slight surprise, then smiled and added, "That's right, Harans, Lord Ye Weian is our friend. Our Jin Yu family is willing to vouch for him."

Harlans was genuinely surprised.

He glanced at Valona, ​​who looked serious, then at Maranth, and quickly weighed his options.

The fact that the Jin family siblings, especially the young lady who rarely stands up for others, would give such strong support suggests that this young mage is no ordinary person.

Although the Jin Yu family is not a top noble family in Susar, a princess has emerged in this generation.

His Majesty Furiel is advanced in years.

Perhaps in three or four years, or perhaps five or six years, His Highness Ilville, as his only son, will succeed to the throne, and then the rise of the Jin Yu family will be a foregone conclusion.

Thinking this, Harlans smiled. "With the two from the Jin Yu family vouching for me, I naturally have no doubts. So, Lord Ye Wei'an, we can finalize this deal. How much stock do you have?"

"There are over two hundred pounds of Thunder tobacco, a thousand pounds of regular Cormier premium tobacco, and twenty barrels of Shadow Valley red barley. How about it, can you handle it all?"

"Thunder tobacco and Shadow Valley red barley are very popular in Susar, we wouldn't mind having twice as much," Harlans added. "And what about the price and terms of the deal?"

Ye Weian had already planned it out: "My goods are all on the ship, and the ship will be docked at Pier 3 in the Lower City Port."

"As for the handover and price..." He hesitated for a moment and asked, "If you can provide some kind of document that allows you to bypass the inspection, I can reduce the price of these goods to 60% of the market price. Then your people can just board the ship and pick up the goods, and just say that we are transporting goods for you."

"What you want is the 'Royal Charter Procurement Document,' right?" Harlans immediately understood the crux of the matter and the other party's purpose in making the deal with him. "Of course I can get my hands on such a document—after all, that's what I do—so it's settled. As for the specific details of the transaction, my people will contact you to discuss them."

"Of course, you can send someone to the Dragon's Jaw Inn. Just give them my name, and my men will confirm the transaction details with you."

"Well then, it's a pleasure to work together?" Harlans raised his glass.

"It's a pleasure working with you." Ye Wei'an raised his glass as well.

"I wish you success in your collaboration!" Jin Yu and his sister clinked glasses with them.