Chapter 1224: Chapter 918, Surely There’s a Purpose

This matter was mentioned by Rostand back when we were in Lopaz City.

He wanted to give Retili a chance to say a few words on his behalf to alleviate the tension between Wu Heng and the local consortium.

In the mind of ‘Rostand’, it never occurred to him that when Wu Heng came to the island, he was just a vice-executive, and within more than a year, he became the leader.

If he had even the slightest inkling of this possibility, he would have taken action long ago and tried every means to ease the relationship.

Unfortunately, by the time he realized, the other party had already become the leader.

Retili slowed her pace, her high heels rhythmically hitting the marble floor, “Today I only had a brief meeting with the leader to confirm the auction, but rest assured, I never forget what I promised.”

Rostand was a bit disappointed but maintained an elegant smile, “With Miss Retili’s words, I am relieved.”

The two walked through the hall and into the spacious corridor.

Rostand then continued to ask, “What did Lord Island Master say about the auction?”

“Leader Wu Heng agreed to the auction. Tomorrow, I will go with Miss Andre Willow to take a look at the venue,” Retili replied.

“Miss Retili is indeed formidable, settling matters as soon as she arrives,” Rostand complimented, then asked, “Should we notify the consortiums from various places to start sending out invitations in advance?”

Retili pondered for a moment, then said, “I suggested to the leader that we sell the island’s strengthening potions at the auction. The leader will give me a response tomorrow. Once I receive the response, we can write to various places. It doesn’t hurt to wait half a day.”

“Alright.” Rostand raised an eyebrow, indeed, Retili has a deep connection with the Island Master.

She could even bring up the matter of elixirs.

The two exchanged a few more words in the corridor, and then Rostand said again, “The mansion where you will be staying is ready. Let me take you to see it.”

Retili nodded and followed him to her ready accommodation.

…

Afternoon, half past four.

Shanaela hurried back from outside.

While taking off her hood, she asked, “Did the Snake Badge Consortium come because of the auction again?”

“This time, it’s the consortium representative from Lopaz City, finalizing the auction arrangements…” Then, Wu Heng recounted his conversation with Retili after she arrived.

Upon hearing about providing Gold and Silver Island with 30% net revenue,

Shanaela showed a surprised expression, “30%? Could that elf woman be trying to use gold coins to open the door to your heart?”

“How did you know it was a woman?” Wu Heng beckoned with his hand.

Shanaela walked over, sat sideways on his lap, and with one hand on his shoulder, said, “I remember the person in charge of Lopaz City was an elf woman. She might have some ulterior motive, deliberately giving an exaggerated figure.”

Wu Heng hugged her soft waist and said, “It doesn’t seem like it. Her reason was that Gold and Silver Island had two heroes, so the Snake Badge Consortium eliminated the previous security input, and they were competing with representatives from other places, so they made an outrageous offer.”

“That makes sense. It definitely saved on security costs,” Shanaela nodded and then asked, “You’ve already settled everything with her, why the rush to get me back?”

“There’s one more thing. She wants us to bring out the strengthening potions and put them in the auction items, with all sale proceeds going to us, mainly to bolster the consortium’s reputation,” Wu Heng said, discussing something he wanted to consult with her.

The matter of strengthening potions.

Gold and Silver Island has always been limiting the number of sales, not for scarcity marketing, but mainly to give the impression of material scarcity and difficulty in production to the outside world.

Otherwise, mass sales would definitely drive prices down.

The second point is safety. A potion that can be mass-produced to directly improve user’s attributes might provoke unnecessary external covetousness and troubles.

Shanaela thought for a moment and said, “I think it’s not a problem. Providing two potions to the consortium doesn’t cost us anything, and maintaining a good relationship with the consortium might be helpful in the future.”

In simple terms, Wu Heng is currently tied to the association, but who can say if it will stay that way in the future?

Maintaining friendly relations with other major powers is very necessary.

“Okay, tomorrow when Wei’er takes her to look at the auction venue, just tell her directly,” Wu Heng nodded.

“Is the auction venue set at the opera house?” Shanaela continued to ask.

Wu Heng nodded, “Mm, your opera house.”

The largest opera house on the island, ‘Gem Flower’, is under Shanaela’s name.

It was also Wu Heng’s gift to her.

After her guild presidency was revoked, a group of her followers was also arranged to work at the opera house.

Shanaela continued, “Tomorrow, I’ll go with you to chat about the later arrangements, you don’t have to worry about the rest. Handling these commercial matters might lower your status.”

“Alright, I feel more assured leaving it to you,” Wu Heng smiled too.

The two talked for a while.

Catwoman Robey came hopping and skipping in from the dining room and said, “Master, Sister Shanela, it’s time for dinner.”

Shanaela stood up from his lap, straightened out her clothes that were lifted, and walked arm in arm with Robey to the dining room, asking, “Does that elf have any motives?”

Robey said, “When she was talking to the master, her neckline was open to here, she must have intentions.”

Wu Heng followed behind and said, “That would be down to the waistline, too exaggerated.”

Robey giggled, “Only you didn’t notice, master. We all saw it.”

Shanaela turned to glance at Wu Heng, who explained, “It was just a normal gown, I didn’t see any intention.”

“What else?” Shanaela looked at Robey again.

The two chatting as they walked into the dining room together.

Wu Heng also followed in, talking about the consortium auction affair.

The maids hadn’t participated before, so Shanaela told them about the year-end auction.

After dinner,

Wu Heng continued to train with a spear, while the maids and Shanaela did their own training.

It was as if they returned to a year ago when they trained every day.

…

As it grew late,

Wu Heng brushed his teeth and washed up.

Bella standing beside him said, “This afternoon, I saw that lady consortium leader wandering around the island.”

“Where all did she go?” Wu Heng asked.

“I saw her listening to stories in the tavern, then went to the church to listen to the teachings for an hour, and now she’s out shopping again,” Bella said.

Retili seems quite energetic, having discussed business just after arriving on the island and then going out shopping afterward.

“Did she go to the church too?”

“She left with five eggs,” Bella laughed.

“She’s here to fleece me!” Wu Heng joked, then added, “Let her shop if she wants, she’s probably trying to get to know the place.”

“Mm!” Bella nodded and flew straight back to the study.

Wu Heng also finished washing up and returned to his room to rest.

…

The next day, in the morning.

A carriage stopped at the entrance of the Gem Flower Opera House, and Retili, in a fiery red dress, got off the carriage.

Immediately, a wood elf greeted her, “Miss Retili?”

“Yes, it’s me!” Retili maintained the elegance of the Elf Race.

“Please come in, the Elder is waiting for you.” The wood elf gestured.

Elder?

Retili raised an eyebrow. Does Gold and Silver Island have positions like Elders?

“Which Elder?” Retili asked.

“Our Wood Elf’s sixth Elder, Lady Shanaira,” the wood elf realized the misunderstanding and quickly explained.

Lady Shanaira.

The president of Starflower, later directly appointed as the sixth seat Elder of the Wood Elves.

The information about her quickly flashed in Retili’s mind.

It was during the period Shanaela was promoted that Wu Heng became the leader.

It seems this Wood Elf sixth Elder has quite a special relationship with the Island Master.

With these thoughts, she took a shawl from her space ring and covered her shoulders and the large area of skin at her neckline.

Crossing the corridor, she followed the staff to a room on the second floor, “Elder, Miss Retili is here.”

“Let her in!” A voice came from inside the room.

The door opened, and Retili walked straight in, glanced around the room, smiled, and saluted, “Elder Shanaela, Miss Andre Willow.”

Andre Willow smiled and nodded. Shanaela looked her up and down and said, “This is my property. See what needs adjustment for the auction so I can have people arrange it.”

“Thank you, Elder.” Retili remained polite.

When it comes to interactions between women, it’s even more critical to pay attention to boundaries.

Especially with such intelligent and capable women.

Shanaela nodded, and to the staff at the door, she said, “Open the first-floor hall to let Miss Retili take a look.”

“Yes.” The staff left.

Click, click, click~!

Soon, the sound of doors being unlocked rang out.