Chapter 13 Act IV - 2

Those people related to the fur processing industry must have launched an armed uprising knowing this premise. "In order to protect the reputation of the meeting, the resolution will be implemented. Merchants from outside the town have already begun to pour in. Although the craftsmen fought desperately to stop their influx, it should be in vain." Abu walked quickly through the complex streets and alleys without hesitation. Occasionally, I saw some people dressed as businessmen galloping through the narrow alleys at full speed, probably they all had similar purposes to themselves.

Lawrence was a little worried about whether Holo could keep up, but it seemed that there was no problem for the time being.While holding Lawrence's hand, she followed closely. "What about the fur trade?" "The conclusion of the meeting is exactly the same as the information I have. If it can be implemented, then of course there will be no problem." That being the case, every second counts now. "What should I do? Should I buy furs first and pay cash later?" After hearing Lawrence's question, Abu gave a negative answer. "I don't want to be troubled by others. I'd better take the cash with me. You go to the Drink Chamber of Commerce to get the cash."

Eb walked on, not paying attention to the puddles under his feet.Before Lawrence asked a rhetorical question, she went on to say: "I'm going to arrange a ship now." After Abe finished speaking, he stopped in his tracks. Walking along the narrow and winding alley to a place where you suddenly see the light, there is a port in front of you. Countless people came and went there, and everyone showed a nervous look. Seeing the merchants rushing here and there in a hurry, Lawrence felt that they were all desperately purchasing furs, and a chill ran down his spine. In the plaza where the fur craftsmen and the people who were sticking to the wooden sign announcing the results of the meeting faced each other, the commotion should have been even more intense.

"After all, if you want to be ahead of so many guys, you can't just panic." Abe turned around and said. "Let's meet at the hotel. Negotiations on fur must be fully prepared and carried out with a complete attitude." Those were blue eyes filled with unwavering determination. When facing the port and drinking wine with Eb, Ab once said that it was to make money for his childish revenge. Of course, Lawrence couldn't understand whether her motivation was good or bad. But one thing is for sure, Abe is an excellent businessman with a firm mind. "Understood."

Lawrence lightly shook Eb's hand, and she turned around with a smile and disappeared into the sea of ​​people. She must be able to successfully secure the ship, and she must also be able to secure a sale for the furs. Lawrence stared at the direction in which Abu disappeared, thinking so in his heart. "Then, let's go too." Holo spoke. There was no tension in her voice, no urging. "Right." Lawrence answered briefly, and was about to take a step forward, but stopped again. Perhaps, it should be said that it was stopped by Holo's sharp gaze. "What you saw just now, no, why didn't you tell us what you thought after seeing it?"

Lawrence couldn't help laughing.Holo really saw through everything. "You are aware of the danger of this transaction, are you?" Therefore, he replied without concealment: "That's right." "Then why keep silent?" "Do you want to know?" Holo almost reached out and grabbed his chest.Her impulse was not simply due to his attitude of answering with rhetorical questions. "Tell you the dangers of this transaction which I have only now realized. What's the use? The danger will involve you and me. But after examining the possibilities, I feel that it is better to pursue it regardless of the danger. The benefit will be better. Because the benefit I can get is worth my life, even if it will cause danger to you, with your own strength, you should be able to avoid it easily. Of course—"

When Lawrence said this, Holo wiped off the expression on her face, ready to accept his next words. "In that case, it may be difficult for us to meet again." Holo remained silent. Lawrence continued: "And, surely that's what you'd say if you had that conversation?" "...abandoning all interests, avoiding all dangers, and betting on a glimmer of hope—you must never do that kind of thing." Lawrence shrugged and smiled. He didn't say what he noticed because he didn't want to hear Holo say it. If this transaction is successful, Lawrence's dream will basically come true.Lawrence will return to this town as a rich man, and Holo who welcomes him back will also say words of blessing and farewell at the same time.

Or when the transaction fails, Holo will naturally not wait to be sold, she will definitely escape immediately, and use this as an opportunity to return to her hometown.If she had been naive, she might have asked about Lawrence because she was worried about him, but after that, Lawrence couldn't say anything to keep Holo. That is to say—— "The possibility of continuing to travel with you will only appear when you completely abandon this transaction." Even though it's about the realization of your own dreams, it doesn't expose you to danger—probably you'll still be uttering such pretentious lines when the time comes.

"Do you think we'll be happy that way?" Lawrence replied without shyness: "Will do." Immediately after that, Holo puffed out her cheeks. "We definitely don't say 'pleased' and we don't say 'sorry'." If she was slapped by Holo's slender hand, her hand would probably hurt even more. While thinking about these things, Lawrence stared at Holo who was trembling all over. In this way, Lawrence and Holo completely lost the opportunity to say "continue to travel together" to each other. This is what Holo, who proposed to "end the trip at this town", expected, and it is also something that goes against Lawrence's expectations.

I would rather do things that go against my own wishes than satisfy the other person's wishes. Of all the behaviors that were rated as gentle in the world, this must also be ranked high, and that was what Holo was terrified of. Overall, it's a small vengeance for Holo's abrupt announcement that she's ending her trip. "We will definitely remember you as a calculating, ruthless businessman." Hearing Holo's words, Lawrence finally burst out laughing. "It will be disreputable if you keep treating me like a stupid businessman. So, go and borrow the funds now."

Lawrence took a step forward, and Holo moved a certain distance away from him, and followed suit. The sniffing sound coming from her nose probably wasn't caused by the cold weather. Although he also felt that this was too cunning, Lawrence's heart was not big enough to break up with Holo without any revenge. It's just that the so-called revenge is always with emptiness. When she arrived at the Drinkrink Chamber of Commerce, Holo's attitude was more flat than usual. Retaliation begets further retaliation. But that's fine. "There must be no gods in this world." Holo muttered to herself. "If the omniscient and omnipotent God you speak of really exists, why would he stand idly by while we are tortured?" Lawrence stopped the hand that was about to knock on the door. "Ah, that's right..." He nodded in agreement with Holo's words, and knocked on the door. The Drinking Chamber of Commerce still maintains a simple appearance, and the inside is as quiet as if it is insulated from the outside world. Of course, they had already grasped what was going on outside, and when they saw Lawrence walking in, they smiled and prepared cash for him. Although it was a weird smile that could not guess what was going on in his heart, the gesture of puffing out his chest and saying "We will definitely ensure the safety of your companions" has a trustworthy value. No matter how indifferent a businessman is, if he only looks at his attitude towards commodities, he is trustworthy. However, the bag containing the gold coins was not handed over to Lawrence, but was first handed over to Holo. This is the business wisdom of lenders. By giving the gold coin to Holo as collateral first, its existence can be deeply engraved in the heart of the other party.At the same time, it also contains the meaning of preventing the other party from absconding with money, and more importantly, it can greatly increase the other party's desire to make money. Holo carefully examined the purse, which she could lift with her small hands, and then turned her eyes to Lawrence. "After making money, of course you want to drink grand cru wine?" Drink until you can never sober up. As the last memory, it will forever remain in Holo's heart. Holo said this with a displeased face. "Ah, of course." Lawrence accepted her request and replied like this. "We look forward to your success too." The reason why the other party interrupted was probably based on experience that if left alone, it would be endless. However, Holo and Lawrence had already finished saying their farewell words. "The next time we meet, I will be a businessman in my own right." Seeing Lawrence boasting so much, Holo laughed and said: "Of course our companion can't be a mediocre businessman." Lawrence didn't know what expression he used to respond to this sentence. Although he didn't know it, when he looked back when he was leaving, he saw Holo bowing her head in front of the door. Holding a purse containing sixty gold coins in his hand, Lawrence galloped down the street. His current mood no longer allowed him to continue walking slowly. He didn't know if this choice was right. totally no idea. Obviously he has no other choice but he still doesn't know whether this choice is correct. I just don't think there's anything wrong with it.What awaits him in front of him is a huge benefit that he dare not even dream of. Even so, there was still no sense of pulsation in my heart. Lawrence flew up holding the gold coin. When I came to the hotel, I saw several people gathered at the door to talk about what happened.They were probably the hotel guests and their partners. Even without pricking up their ears to eavesdrop, one could guess that they must be discussing the commotion in the town. Lawrence walked straight to the stables, and chose the route to enter from the warehouse. There are two horses and a carriage in the stable.Of course, the carriage and one of the horses belonged to Lawrence.It was a rather imposing carriage, and it would even feel too roomy to sit in the driver's seat alone. The reason why he frowned was not because the bag of gold coins in his hand was heavy, but because the things accumulated in his heart were too heavy.Lawrence threw away all thoughts and walked into the warehouse. The goods in the warehouse were piled up to the height of people's heads as always, leaving only a barely passable path between the goods.As for what is inside, I am afraid that no one can fully grasp it.I always feel that this is a good place to hide something. Lawrence walked forward while thinking, and suddenly ran into that person head-on. "Oh, oh, I've been waiting for you for a long time." That was Eb crouching down, searching for something among the cargo. "I've already borrowed the funds." Lawrence raised the sack in his hand, and Abe closed his eyes as if he hadn't drank water for three days. "The boat has been arranged. I found a boatman whose goods were discounted due to the fur disturbance. After listening to my high price, he even said that he would help me get out of the boat even if there was an army blocking the river." Her vision was really good. Next, as long as the fur is successfully acquired in this commotion. Then, take those goods down the river and sell them for three times as much. Just thinking about it makes my blood boil. Abe took out a small bundle that could be held with one hand from the items he was searching for, quickly stuffed it into his bosom, and stood up. "As long as the money is piled up in front of you, it's impossible for the guys from the chamber of commerce not to agree. Most of them will stare in a daze. Even if they don't want to nod, they can't help nodding and agreeing." It was so easy to imagine that look, and Lawrence couldn't help laughing, although he didn't know if it was a smile in the eyes of others. "Okay, let's go then, this deal is like a joke." Abe became so talkative, of course, because she was also very nervous. There are as many as two thousand Trini silver coins, and sixty Lumioni gold coins that are not too much to be called a dream product—a big deal with this huge amount of money. The huge profits derived from it may even be inferior to human lives. No, that actually surpassed the value of human life. Abe was about to walk out through the entrance of the stable behind Lawrence, but Lawrence stood still and blocked the door. "What's wrong?" Abe raised his face and asked puzzledly. "As long as you use these gold coins to buy furs, you can get a profit of four thousand silver coins in the end, right?" Abe, who was a head shorter than Lawrence, stepped back step by step, while covering his entire face with a turban. "That's right." "The boat has also been arranged, and the next step is to purchase leather." "That's right." "The people who transported those furs to sell have also been settled." "That's right." Abb provided Lawrence with brains and experience on the condition that he borrow funds from Lawrence. This should be a well-thought-out strategy. In this turmoil, the inexhaustible and complicated relationships of the merchants in the town were traversed, the agreement of the transaction was concluded, and the composition of the profit was drawn. This kind of self-confidence has been fully reflected in the solid figure of Abe in front of him.No matter what kind of storm blows, she will not be shaken in any way. A businessman walking in the wilderness. That was my first impression of Ebu's embrace. A hoarse sound formed under the influence of a dry cold wind. In addition, despite occasionally revealing the fragile sincerity hidden under the thick hood, he still managed to fool Lawrence's fearlessness. She is such a crafty businessman. Maybe it's okay to just say nothing, pretend not to notice anything, pretend to be a complete fool, and entrust the transaction to her completely, and there will be no problem. Moreover, even if Abu was deceiving Lawrence, it was not to snatch Lawrence's interests. It can even be said that forcing the situation to this point is entirely a clever strategy to make the transaction go more smoothly. Abe is no fool.She is definitely not a shallow businessman who would meddle in a deal that has no chance of winning. So, just keep silent. If this transaction is successful, Lawrence can at least become a town merchant. So, just keep silent. "Are you still doubting me?" Abe whispered. "No." "So, what's the matter? Are you afraid?" Lawrence asked himself an answer in his heart. Are you afraid yourself? No, it is not.