USWHC -Chapter 270 Getting Rich (Part 10)

“Ah, my apologies for keeping you waiting,” Shopkeeper Liao finally returned.

When Zhu Jie saw him come back, she couldn’t help feeling nervous. This deal was huge—it might directly determine Ji Yi’s future for the rest of his life! How could she not be anxious?

Although it was only a patent share and wouldn’t make them instantly rich overnight, it should at least guarantee that they wouldn’t have to worry about food or clothing for the rest of their lives.

Zhu Jie’s heart pounded wildly, yet on the surface she still pretended to be calm. She didn’t even stand up to greet him, merely smiling slightly as she said, “Thank you for making the trip, Shopkeeper Liao. What did your boss say?”

Hearing this question, Shopkeeper Liao instead glanced at her and Ji Yi before strangely giving no answer.

Ji Yi already knew the outcome in his heart. A trace of suppressed laughter appeared on his face as he secretly observed Zhu Jie from the side. Though she looked calm on the surface, the longing in her eyes was impossible to hide.

Sorry—you’re going to be disappointed. Ji Yi apologized silently to her in his heart. But it didn’t matter. After the exam period passed, they could still live a good life.

“Our boss has agreed!” Suddenly, Shopkeeper Liao announced firmly. “And he also agreed to give you that… ten percent share!”

The moment Zhu Jie heard this, her eyes widened. She had met a kindred spirit! She never expected the boss to be so easy to talk to. If she had known earlier, she would’ve asked for a fifty–fifty split!

Her smile stretched all the way to her ears. That kind of happiness was simply indescribable. Wahaha! As a transmigrator, her era was finally about to begin.

This felt like the thrill of slaying a tiger with a first test of her blade! Just a single bar of soap could earn this much money. And she still had seventeen more ways to get rich she hadn’t even used yet. If she used them all, wouldn’t she become a billionaire?

While Zhu Jie was celebrating inside, Ji Yi’s smile froze on his face.

What was going on? He hadn’t agreed to this!

His eyes immediately widened in disbelief as he looked at Shopkeeper Liao. This guy wasn’t listening to him? The anger inside him flared up instantly.

Do you know the feeling of wanting to rush over and kill someone, yet having to forcefully suppress your anger and nail yourself to the chair while pretending to be a bystander?

Ji Yi was suffering exactly that kind of torment right now. He desperately wanted to question Shopkeeper Liao—why had he suddenly made this decision on his own? But with Zhu Jie present, he couldn’t ask!

“Since this is a partnership, we hope you can show sufficient sincerity,” Zhu Jie had already begun bargaining.

“Yes. Our boss said he would first give you a deposit of five hundred taels of silver. We only hope you’ll keep your promise—this technology must be sold exclusively to our shop,” Shopkeeper Liao said sincerely. As he spoke, he actually pulled out a five-hundred-tael banknote from his sleeve and offered it.

They wanted a monopoly?

Zhu Jie’s eyes widened when she saw it. This Shopkeeper Liao truly had business sense. She couldn’t help admiring him.

Seeing such sincerity from him left Zhu Jie shocked. She had originally only wanted a little money to cover the registration fee first. She never expected the trading house to give her five hundred taels directly.

In truth, she was overthinking it. When spending someone else’s money, how could Shopkeeper Liao lack sincerity? After all, it was Ji Yi’s money anyway—passing it from his hand directly into his wife’s was hardly excessive.

“Don’t worry. I can hand over the formula immediately. You’ll be able to start production very soon!” Zhu Jie took the note smoothly, her heart filled with delight.

But just then, Shopkeeper Liao added, “However, our boss has one condition.”

“What is it?” Zhu Jie asked cautiously. If they were giving five hundred taels, could it be some unreasonable demand?

“When the floral soap goes on sale, our boss hopes that both Miss and Young Master will come together to promote it. After all, you designed it. If people see how Miss has become so beautiful after using this floral soap, customers will surely rush to buy it,” Shopkeeper Liao said flatteringly.

Oh? Even people in ancient times understood advertising and celebrity endorsements?

Zhu Jie was stunned. So the boss had taken a liking to her appearance and wanted her as a spokesperson.

Hehe, quite a good eye!

Zhu Jie secretly felt pleased. But… it wouldn’t be very appropriate for her to show her face in public too much.

So what should she do?