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Upon hearing this, Li Wei immediately understood, a hint of excitement flashing in his eyes. He quickly replied, "Don't worry, Your Excellency, I will go and discuss this matter immediately. Please wait a moment, Your Excellency."

However, at this moment, the maidservant Dong looked worried and whispered, "My lord, isn't this a bit inappropriate? If we use the name of the emperor and get caught, won't it cause trouble?"

“They ask for the moon, but we try to haggle. How can the royal family be a sucker to be slaughtered? It’s not like we’re refusing to pay at all, just because we’re using the government’s name. After all, this is a business transaction, and negotiation skills are key. The government’s money is also hard-earned; we should save where we can and spend where we can.” Jin Shuai said with a slight smile.

"You are truly extraordinary, unlike the naive and innocent children your age. Princess Fukang is about your age, and although she is also quite intelligent, she is ultimately not as worldly-wise and shrewd as you," Dong Qiuhe said with a slight shake of his head.

"Being confined within the palace walls, all one sees is a vast courtyard and the sky confined to four corners. No matter how intelligent one is, one is merely a frog trapped in a deep well, unable to appreciate the myriad wonders of the vast world," Jin Shuai replied with a smile and a relaxed tone.

"Haha, you're quite an amusing person. Aren't you afraid I'll relay these words to the Emperor and the Empress, and have them punish you?" Dong Qiuhe couldn't help but chuckle as she asked.

“Hehe, do you think I’m afraid of you spreading this? You can tell the Emperor and the Empress these things. You can leave the palace at will and enjoy the bustling city of Tokyo; however, can the Empress do it? And can the Emperor do it?” Jin Shuai looked at Dong Qiuhe with a firm gaze and said slowly.

Just as Dong Qiuhe was still immersed in Jin Shuai's words and trying to figure out their deeper meaning, Li Wei had already walked quickly to Jin Shuai's side and reported in a low voice: "My lord, the price of the restaurant in the middle has been negotiated to be 4,500 guan, while the prices on the left and right sides are 1,500 guan each."

"Wow, you're quite something, kid. You must have made a fortune from this deal, right?" Jin Shuai raised an eyebrow and asked with great interest.

"Alas, Your Excellency, I am honored that you think so highly of me, so I will not hide anything. To be honest, I would be lucky to get even a single tael of commission from this deal." Li Wei sighed helplessly with a bitter face.

"What? There's actually a trick to this... Hehe, interesting." Jin Shuai's lips curled up slightly, revealing a meaningful smile.

“Alas! Your Excellency, you don’t know this, we are paid by the day, the commission… hehe, alas! I have elderly parents and young children to support, I really have no choice but to do it! If it weren’t for the pressure of life, who would be willing to be exploited like this?” Li Wei said with a worried look, shaking his head and sighing repeatedly.

"Alright, if you don't want this drudgery, from now on, you'll follow me, and I guarantee you'll rise to the top. Even your former boss will have to treat you with utmost respect, calling you 'Master.' But let me make this clear: you'll have to sign a contract that's binding on you. If you've thought it through, go to the Jin residence tomorrow and report to the steward." Jin Shuai patted his chest, making a solemn promise.

After hearing this, Li Wei secretly began to calculate in his mind. Just then, Jin Shuai spoke up again: "It's settled then. We'll take these three shops. Bring the money tomorrow to sign and seal the agreement. You go and negotiate with the owner."

"Miss Dong, after you return to the palace today, remember to report to Her Majesty the Empress about the required 10,000 strings of cash. Of that, 7,500 strings will be used to purchase shops, and the remaining 1,500 strings will be used for the renovation costs of the three shops. If there are no unforeseen circumstances, we expect to recover the principal within a month," Jin Shuai instructed confidently.

"Ah? Your Excellency, is it really possible to do it so quickly?" Dong Qiuhe asked in surprise.