After being reborn, I stole the female lead's cheat ability and raised the empress.

Chapter 100 One-Hit Kill!

Xia Li ignored him and simply said to everyone, "I'm a straightforward person and like to get things straight. I'm collecting rent to hire several professional boatmen and carpenters to ensure everyone's safety. If you want to rent the boats, you need to ensure they're returned to our workers for inspection before dark every day. If there's any damage, you'll have to pay for it and there will be a penalty. Otherwise, wouldn't it be unfair if your negligence delayed other people's rentals? Here's the rental contract. Take a look, and if you're willing, sign it."

Everyone eagerly passed the contract around, and it provided detailed explanations for everything Xia Li hadn't made clear in his words. Looking at it this way, it seemed quite reasonable.

Someone hesitantly raised their hand: "I'd like to ask, if it's the same business as Jin Yu Man Tang, is it possible to rent it?"

It's no wonder he asked that question. Previously, Lin Wangxuan sold ready-made clothes, so he didn't allow other similar businesses to transport them, which led to Xiangyige becoming the dominant player.

Xia Li chuckled: "Heh~ If you can't do the same business as me, Jin Yu Man Tang, then most of you here probably can't either!"

Upon hearing this, everyone's faces darkened. Indeed, Jin Yu Man Tang sold a wide range of goods, encompassing almost every aspect of commerce. Before they could even speak, they heard Xia Li finish his sentence:

"...So, of course it's possible."

Everyone: ...

Why are you breathing so heavily when you talk? It's driving me crazy!

That was terrible, I almost couldn't stop the knife.

The man then asked cautiously, "But if there are similar shops, there will be competition. Aren't you afraid that we'll steal your business?"

"If I, Jin Yumantang, stay in my comfort zone, how can I advance further? That's why I'd love for competition! As for stealing business... let's rely on our own abilities!" Xia Li said confidently.

In an instant, everyone felt that she was radiant. Her confident demeanor and perspective on competition impressed everyone.

At that moment, they admired the dragon head from the bottom of their hearts.

Everyone rushed to sign the contract, and only after the last person finished did they hand it to Xia Li.

Xia Li glanced at it, smiled slyly, and then slowly said, "Alright, for now, we'll rent the boats according to the order in which everyone signed. Go back and tell your other business partners that we'll have another meeting at the end of the month to discuss the duration and dates of everyone's boat rentals, and then we'll draft a rental schedule."

Hearing Xia Li's words, those who hesitated and signed late wanted to slap themselves. How could they have hesitated? Was it just a matter of a quarter of an hour? It was about money!

A month's time difference!

Early arrival of goods can give you an advantage and allow you to sell more products!

Regardless of what others thought, Xia Li sent everyone away after signing the contract.

After everyone left, Bingying stepped forward and said, "Miss, according to the information we received earlier, Lin Wangxuan always splits the profits 50/50 with them. Even if you don't make any changes, they will obediently accept it."

"You don't understand. The reason they haven't ostracized me since I'm new here is because they've been tormented by Lin Wangxuan and hope someone will break the cycle. If I, a newcomer, were to act the same way as before, they probably wouldn't be able to tolerate it."

"Even so, wouldn't it be better if we just charged a little less? Even if Miss charges only 10%, they'll be eternally grateful."

"Bingying, you are indeed a business genius."

Bingying scratched her head sheepishly: "Huh? Am I that amazing?"

Tao Yao whispered from the side, "What Miss means is that you're a real businessman, a real miser."

"Pfft!" Xia Li laughed. "No, that's not what I meant... well, it's close enough."

Bingying, who was initially pleased with the first part of the sentence, blushed deeply upon hearing the second part: "Miss..."

“It’s alright, that’s how a businessman should act. But we shouldn’t just focus on immediate profits, we also need to consider the future. You see, if we don’t take any money from them or suppress them in any way, then no matter how popular Jin Yu Man Tang becomes, it will be because they are less skilled than us.”

Besides, we only have three years to use the sacred wooden boat, but by doing this, I'm essentially giving them free cargo transport. Who do you think will own the dragon head after three years?

Bingying smiled knowingly: "At that time, even if Miss doesn't fight for it, they will be eager to get it for Miss to wear."

"You may think I'm having a great time lately, but it's just that they want something from me."

Bingying aptly summarized, "Only by showing the other party the benefits can we accelerate the cooperation process!"

"Yes, that way, we don't need to worry about anyone tripping us up behind our backs. We can just focus on growing bigger and stronger. See how good I am, creating such a harmonious and friendly business environment for you?"

Bingying didn't quite understand for a moment: "Huh?"

"I said, congratulations, you'll be the manager here from now on."

"Ah!" Bingying felt her nose sting and her eyes redden. Although the young lady had said before that she intended to make her the manager, she hadn't done anything particularly remarkable since she came here. She thought the young lady wouldn't give her the manager's position.

She felt somewhat inferior: "I...I'm not good enough for you..."

"You think you're not good enough? It's because you haven't realized how amazing you are!" Xia Li immediately interrupted and gently comforted her.

Bingying was taken aback upon hearing this. After a moment, she solemnly said, "Thank you for your trust, Miss. I will definitely work hard to manage the Duzhou branch well and live up to your expectations."

Xia Li patted her little head with satisfaction: "The people I brought are all capable. Feel free to give them important roles. They will all be veterans here in the future." After a pause, she added, "You are still young. I will send an experienced manager to train you personally. Don't hesitate to ask questions or do things you don't understand. I will always be your support."

"Yes……"

After thinking for a moment, Xia Li felt it necessary to add one more point: "Do you know why I didn't completely eliminate Lin Wangxuan?"

"why?"

"It's better to offend a gentleman than a petty person. That Lin Wangxuan is clearly a petty person. With such people, it's best to be lenient when possible, otherwise, if you're pushed to the brink, who knows what heinous things he might do... unless you can kill him with a single blow." Fearing Bingying might misunderstand her words, she added,

"Either remain patient and do nothing, or strike a fatal blow!"

A resolute glint flashed in Bingying's eyes: "Understood."

"But we don't need to be afraid. If anyone crosses our bottom line, we'll just take them down!"

"Yes!"

Xia Li nodded in satisfaction and walked out. Little did she know, a truly comical situation was unfolding in the courtyard!