Pick up a princess to be your wife

"If I didn't think you were pretty, do you think I would have kept you here for a few months and paid you such a high salary?"

You shameless bastard, you dare to lay a hand on me? You really think you're something special?

"My patience's worn out! Get the hell out of here! From now on, I'll make sure you can't find work in Luyang County. Don't come kneeling and begging for my forgiveness then! Get out!"

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Wang Xiulian got up, touched her burning face, and ran away.

She found a secluded spot and cried alone for a long time.

This job pays 30% more than the average worker in the county, and it's very easy.

She's really messed with Li Ertie today. She lost such a good job. Where is she supposed to find another one?

The average female worker's salary is less than half of Li Tian's.

Life is hard enough as it is, and she was very sad, feeling that the future was bleak.

……

Li Mu originally thought that with his first pot of gold, his antique business would go smoothly.

In chaotic times, antiques can't fill an empty stomach; it's better to exchange them for real food.

I spent the whole morning there, but all the people who came to do business with me brought out fake goods. I didn't even find a single real item.

That makes sense. Luyang County is a remote county town. The truly wealthy families would have fled to seek refuge long ago. How could they have so many genuine antiques?

Even if someone truly had antiques that needed to be exchanged for money or grain, they would go to a pawnshop and find a wealthy owner.

Judging from Li Mu's attire, he doesn't look like a wealthy person at all.

Just as Li Mu was about to pack up early and think of other ways to earn points, he stepped on a wooden sign on the ground.

"You little thief, you've got some nerve, daring to come here again?"

Li Mu looked up and saw that it was none other than Li Ertie.

He didn't come alone today; he brought about a dozen burly men with him, probably his hired thugs.

"What antiques do you have today? Bring them here for your inspection." Li Mu smiled faintly, not intimidated at all.

"Look at this shoe of mine, is it worth a thousand or eight hundred taels of silver?" Li Ertie asked with a grin.

Li Mu knew he was there to cause trouble.

He slowly stood up and said with a faint smile, "If you come looking for trouble again today, I don't mind beating you all up."

A dozen or so people were nothing to Li Mu.

In his previous life, Li Mu's kung fu skills were unparalleled in the martial arts world.

This body is young and vigorous, allowing Li Mu to unleash at least 30-40% of his power.

"You think you're so good at fighting? What good is it if you're good at fighting? To survive in this world, you need connections and power! Give him a good beating!"

As Li Ertie spoke, he suddenly jumped back.

Clearly, he didn't want to fight Li Mu; he just wanted to bully the few with his numbers.

A dozen or so menacing-looking people surrounded Li Mu.

Just as Li Ertie was feeling smug, he saw his men who had surrounded him flying backward one by one.

This guy is too fierce!

In the blink of an eye, he had really beaten his dozen or so men into a motley crew!

Li Ertie was dumbfounded on the spot.

After those people got up, they all shrank behind Li Ertie and dared not go forward again.

"Is being good at fighting useful?" Li Mu asked with a nonchalant smile.

Li Ertie's lips twitched violently, but he dared not utter a sound.

He was only five steps away from Li Mu. If Li Mu were to launch a sudden attack, he would probably have nowhere to hide.

"Come here." Li Mu beckoned to the other person with his finger.

"Get out..."

Li Ertie's words abruptly stopped, and then he uttered a single word in a daze: "Huh?"

“I’d like to talk to you alone,” Li Mu said calmly.

"Oh, I think we shouldn't talk alone. Just say what you have to say." Li Ertie didn't dare to be alone with Li Mu.

Actually, it's not that he can't fight, it's just that he had two conflicts with the other party yesterday and today, and was completely intimidated by the other party's skills.

"How's business at your woodworking shop?" Li Mu asked.

"Why are you asking this? Trying to steal my job? Let me tell you, no way!" Li Ertie said angrily.

"I just wanted to give you some advice so you could make more money."

"What?"

Li Ertie was completely stunned.

Li Mu didn't have any prejudice against Li Ertie. This guy seemed like a brainless brute, but he wasn't stupid at all.

The kind of person he is is someone who owns some businesses and has a little money, but he bullies the weak and fears the strong, that's all.

As for power and background, he has absolutely nothing.

Li Mu wanted to help his brother and sister-in-law live a comfortable life, but he brought back large amounts of meat and fish every day, and he didn't know how to explain it to them.

It would be better to take a roundabout approach.

Moreover, since he's new here, he should also start building his network.

"Do you want to earn more money?" Li Mu asked.

“Who doesn’t want to make more money? You’re setting up a stall here, aren’t you also trying to make money?” Li Ertie retorted.

"Tell me about your business. I know a little about business and can give you some advice," Li Mu said with a smile.

"There's no such thing as a free lunch. Do you think I'm stupid? Trying to swindle my money? No way!" Li Ertie didn't dare to trust Li Mu so easily.

"I'm not giving you business advice for free; I need your help. This is a partnership between us," Li Mu said with a faint smile.

"What are you up to, kid?"

Li Ertie, remaining vigilant, stepped forward and walked to a corner with Li Mu, where the two squatted down together.

When Li Ertie first arrived in Luyang, he used the funds he had to start a woodworking business.

Business was good at first, and we made a lot of money.

Since the world fell into chaos, the price of his wooden tools has risen, but the price of goods has risen even faster.

He was always a big spender, so naturally he was much poorer than before.

"What kind of business do you do?" Li Mu asked.

"What else can we have? Tables, chairs, and beds. Sigh, business is tough these days." Li Ertie sighed as he thought about how difficult business was becoming.

Li Mu had a plan in mind. As if by magic, he produced paper and pen, and soon drew a drawing and handed it to Li Ertie.

"What is this? It's neither a bed nor a chair," Li Ertie asked, looking at the blueprints.

“This is called ‘Fragrant Concubine Couch.’ You just need to produce it according to the blueprints, and I will provide you with a batch of cushions.”

"Starting tomorrow, you can promote the new product by saying it's based on blueprints leaked from the palace, a soft couch used by the Empress, and set a reasonable price. I guarantee you'll make a fortune."

Upon hearing this, Li Ertie was immediately shocked.

"Is this okay?"

"Whether it works or not, you'll know once you try. The key to this deal isn't the tatami mats you produce, but the cushions I provide. Only I have them," Li Mu said with a faint smile.

"Won't it be taboo to use the name of 'Imperial Use'?" Li Ertie asked with some concern.

"Now that even the emperor has fled, who cares what kind of brand you're using? Make money first."

"You're much bolder than I thought! Well, I'll give it a try. Oh, by the way, you said you needed something from me?" Li Ertie asked.

"Well, I'll tell you about my business once you've made some money."

"Alright. I see you're quite generous, not holding a grudge against your older brother. If I make money, you'll definitely get a share."