Chapter 740: Chapter 511, 37 minutes_3
The shops in Silver Wing City were burned down, and she needed them to sustain the current sales and factory expenses.
Many of her people were recruited from nearby villages, and it would be difficult to recruit them again if they were disbanded.
Fang Hao thought for a moment and answered, “Two shops and a factory of 500 people are not a problem. Can you guarantee the delivery of the goods to the shops in winter?”
“You don’t have to worry about that, I’ll arrange for transmigrators to manage the shops, and they can restock through the trading channel.” Li Rong answered.
Fang Hao nodded, “Alright, I have another request.”
“Let’s hear it!” Li Rong calmly stated, understanding that their collaboration was the best option at the moment.
She was well aware of Fang Hao’s intention to get a piece of the cosmetics business.
However, running a shop in this world had made her feel powerless.
She faced rejection from the natives, harassment from the underground forces, and exploitation from nobles.
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Furthermore, her shop was destroyed by fire, and it would be difficult for her to start over by herself.
Moreover, she had to consider those who relied on her.
She still had some savings, but what about the transmigrators and the workers in the factory?
It was uncertain whether they could make it through the winter.
Agreeing to Fang Hao seemed to give him a huge advantage, but it was indeed a temporary solution for her as well.
If he truly can establish numerous shops just like he said.
Then, whether she had shops in Silver Wing City or not would not matter, it would suffice for the development of her city.
“Join as a subsidiary city of mine.” Fang Hao said seriously.
Li Rong’s eyebrows creased, she had also devoured several cities with her Book of Lords, making them her subordinates.
She naturally understood the implications of devouring them.
She hadn’t expected that Fang Hao wanted to turn her city into a subsidiary city.
“I offered myself to you and you refused, now you want my city. What’s inside your head?” Li Rong said through gritted teeth.
“You see, why bring this up again.”
Li Rong thought for a moment, “What do you mean? Why do you need my city? If I do this, my lifeline would be in your hands. What if you change your mind?”
Fang Hao continued, “The situation in my territory is unique. For some security reasons, only if you become my subsidiary city would I trust you. Of course, your city still belongs to you, I will not coerce you into anything we agreed on.”
Li Rong was silent for a while, then nodded, “Alright, I agree. But my people should be under my command, and you must discuss with me in advance about any matters.”
“Agreed!”
Without wasting any more words, Li Rong directly removed her Book of Lords and handed it to Fang Hao.
He accepted it.
And chose to devour directly.
[Devouring has been successful, your level 6 Book of Lords now needs 13/20 to level up.]
After devouring, the required experience increased from 8/20 to 13/20.
It also indicated that Li Rong had devoured five Books of Lords herself.
He reassigned the area to Li Rong and handed her a Book of City Lord.
Li Rong did not stand on ceremony and took the Book of City Lord.
She then casually sat on Fang Hao’s lap, with one hand holding a cigarette and the other arm resting on Fang Hao’s shoulder. In a soft voice, she said, “From now on, I’m yours. You have to take good care of me.”
“You…”
Just as Fang Hao was about to say something.
Footsteps were heard coming from outside. One of Li Rong’s subordinates walked in with large strides, and upon seeing the scene, he was taken aback and turned to leave.
Li Rong felt embarrassed and got off Fang Hao’s lap and sat to one side.
With an expressionless face, she asked, “What’s the matter?”
The militiaman finally snapped back to his senses, saluted slightly, and said, “My lord, a cavalryman came from outside the city, claiming that the lady has sent him to deliver a message to Lord Fang Hao.”
Li Rong instantly looked towards Fang Hao.
Fang Hao nodded, “Let him in.”
Li Rong told her subordinate, “Let him in.”
“Yes.” The militiaman quickly retreated.
Not long after, a man was ushered in – it was the lead guard from Rebecca’s side.
Upon seeing Fang Hao, he bowed and said, “My lord, the lady asked me to bring a message to you.”
“Speak.”
The lead guard remained silent, his gaze shifting between Li Rong and the militiaman in the room.
Fang Hao understood his meaning, “Li Rong, stay. Have your men go outside.”
Li Rong nodded, “You go out first, and don’t let anyone approach.”
The militiamen obeyed and exited the room.
The room was then left with Fang Hao, Li Rong, and the lead guard.
“Speak.”
The lead guard nodded and lowered his voice, “The Hall of Justice and the Church of Light have assembled 20,000 men, they set off three days ago to aid the Dwarves at the Eight Peaks Mountain. The other human cities have also started gathering their forces, and will also head to Eight Peaks Mountain.”
Upon hearing this news, Fang Hao’s eyebrows knitted together instantly.
Humans are coming to aid the Dwarves.