Chapter 647: Lin Xuan Qi?

Lin Xuan Qi activated the system’s ability to block out any surveillance methods and he whispered to Qian Shi, "This is the map of where the cultivators from the north are stationed.

"They are near the vicinity of Gui Feng City and eyeing Gui Feng City and its mines instead of Hong Feng City."

Qian Shi’s eyes opened wide for a moment before he turned calm again.

It was indeed worth the trip here to the Lin Mansion if what Lin Xuan Qi said was true.

"Don’t worry, I will make myself at home." Qian Shi said and picked up the cup of tea from Lin Xuan Qi.

"Your highness, it’s best to be careful..." The old eunuch who was with Qian Shi said when he saw Qian Shi take a sip from the tea.

But he was too late, Qian Shi was done with it and had swallowed a mouthful.

The old eunuch glanced at him with an excruciating expression.

Thankfully for him, nothing bad happened after that.

Qian Shi glanced at Old Heng and the others and he asked, "What are the businesses you deal in?"

Old Heng and the others stood up straight and they glanced at each other.

That was when Qian Shi realized that they were still standing.

"Have a seat first." Qian Shi gestured at the seats in the main hall, and they quickly obliged.

Lin Xuan Qi sat down next to Qian Shi which filled them with envy when he did so nonchalantly.

"So, who wants to start?" Qian Shi asked again and Old Heng mustered all of his courage and he began to brief Qian Shi on the businesses he dealt with.

It was the usual at first with a mixture of different businesses like rice, real estate and gold stores.

Then, it was something about a franchise store.

Young master Chew followed up after Old Heng and it was the same for him, ending with the franchise stores he had with Lin Xuan Qi’s franchise.

And as it went on, Qian Shi got more and more intrigued with these so-called franchise stores.

Finally, when all of them were done, Qian Shi glanced over at Lin Xuan Qi and asked, "I’m sure you have a hand in this franchise business that I’ve heard from them."

Lin Xuan Qi acted surprised and said, "Your highness is as smart and observant as I’ve expected."

Qian Shi wanted to roll his eyes at his flattery but he shook his head and waited for Lin Xuan Qi’s answer.

Lin Xuan Qi went on and briefed Qian Shi on the concept of standardization and how joining the franchise worked.

"Impressive...." Qian Shi said and nodded his head while he heard more and more about the franchise business model from Lin Xuan Qi.

It was something that he had never heard before.

And it reminded Qian Shi of why he was hopeful that the fate of the Da Qian Dynasty would be changed, if Lin Xuan Qi was willing to step forward.

He felt the piece of paper that Lin Xuan Qi had given him earlier and gave out a sigh of relief.

At least something had changed. Qian Shi thought while he waited for Lin Xuan Qi to finish.

"Yes, young master Lin always has new ideas and business opportunities."

"Indeed. And yet, he is still so humble and nice to everyone around him."

"I think that if young master Lin was given the right stage and opportunity, his accomplishments would be many times more than what they are now."

Old Heng, young master Chew and their friends, being the seasoned businessmen they were, chimed in with all sorts of flattery and compliments for Lin Xuan Qi.

Some of which were considered too outrageous, even for someone boastful like him.

Qian Shi nodded his head with a smile and ignored the part about giving Lin Xuan Qi a bigger stage.

He would have done it ages ago if Lin Xuan Qi had wanted it.

However, it was not to be.

And Qian Shi could only hope that Lin Xuan Qi would eventually come around to it.

The sign of Lin Xuan Qi informing him about the cultivators from the north was at least a good start for now.

"I think all of you are exaggerating. I’m just an ordinary businessman trying to make a living for my family." Lin Xuan Qi cupped his hands at Old Heng and the others and said.

They shook their heads and burst out in laughter.

It takes one to know and they were more than aware of how difficult it was to start a few businesses within such a short span of time and be successful in all of them.

Just then, Xiu came back into the main hall and said, "Your highness, the banquet is ready."

"Then, shall we?" Qian Shi glanced at everyone in the main hall and said.

They nodded their heads and replied in unison, "After you, your highness."

"Where is the dining hall?" The old eunuch who was with Qian Shi all this while inhaled a deep breath and asked.

He had to make sure that the food wasn’t spiked or poisoned before he could allow Qian Shi to have any of it.

There was a chilling cold around his neck earlier when Qian Shi had a sip of the tea.

And this time, he wasn’t going to make the same mistake again.

Xiu bowed at the old eunuch, pointed to the side of the main hall and said, "The dining hall is over there."

"Hurry. Bring me to it." The old eunuch said and Xiu quickly led him to the dining hall.

Qian Shi shook his head and gave out a sigh.

Life as royalty could be tedious at times.

He stood up from his seat and the others followed.

Lin Xuan Qi whispered to Qian Shi and said, "Find an opportunity to read the map that I’ve given you later."

He could only guarantee that Qian Shi wouldn’t be monitored within the compounds of his properties and this might be the only chance for Qian Shi to do so.

Qian Shi gave him a subtle nod and he followed behind Lin Xuan Qi to get to the dining hall.

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