Before Woody reached the study, he met the target of his trip in the corridor.
Susan Edith.
Currently she is one of the persons in charge of the Edith family's external publicity.
He is also the winery manager and the sales liaison responsible for various channels.
Susan today has obviously dressed up carefully, wearing a dark red palace dress that is fashionable in the Palermo aristocratic circle, and her ears and fingers are also decorated with gorgeous jewelry of various colors.
Although the traces of time can be seen from the corners of her eyebrows, she still looks graceful and luxurious.
But when she saw Woody at the other end of the corridor, Susan, who was about to go to the gate of the manor to receive the guests of the Rutov family, was stunned.
Because of Woody's current outfit, apart from a suit of thin clothes, the most conspicuous thing is the black ribbon that covers his eyes.
If it hadn't been for Woody's active call, she wouldn't have even realized who this young man with black hair and a shawl was, who was blindfolded but smiling broadly.
"Woody, your eyes..."
She subconsciously thought that Woody's eyes had been damaged in some way, and she spoke as she approached.
Fortunately, Woody had already predicted it and followed the plan he had already prepared in his mind.
First, as usual, he opened his hands to receive his aunt's hug, then patted her back and comforted her.
"Aunt Susan, I'm fine. I'm just a little photophobic after staying in the dark for a long time, but I can still see clearly."
"I can clearly see several lines on the floor carpet. This ribbon does not affect my eyesight."
After hearing Woody's words, Susan felt something was wrong, but when she saw that he could still see, she didn't ask any more questions. Anyway, her eyes were fine, so she felt relieved.
Only then did Susan ask Woody why he was here.
Woody looked a little hesitant after hearing this, but finally looked at the noble lady in front of him who was calmly arranging her clothes for him as if nothing had happened, and finally said.
"Aunt, that's it. Does the Rutov family want to sell the winery to you today? Or the shares?"
When the lady heard this, she subconsciously frowned and her voice became much stern.
"Who told you?"
She told almost no one about the acquisition of Rutov Winery until the matter was completed.
Including his daughter Weilanduo, only Cromwell knew a little bit about it, but he always had a harsh mouth...
How did he know?
"It really is……"
Susan's words were self-evident, and Woody knew it in his heart.
"If this is the case, then naturally we cannot let the family that takes care of him like this..."
You can feel the determination in your eyes through the ribbon.
"Aunt, I heard a piece of news..."
He began to organize his words without waiting for his aunt to investigate how he knew about the secret sale of the Rutov family winery.
He told the lady in front of him half-truths and half-false information that he had drafted on the way.
He also stated his conjectures to her.
The signing of a trade agreement between elves and humans is no small matter.
In addition to the additional trade opportunities, the products exported by the elves have also had a serious impact on many commodities in human society.
In his last life, on the eve of the Year of Darkness, Woody remembered that there were many street shops selling elves in various regions, including the Northland.
The "excellent" quality +1 Elf standard magic sword once became the most cost-effective weapon for players in the early stage.
Legal professions will occasionally take one for emergencies.
In addition to these, the rare herbs, furs and spices produced by the Noble Forest, as well as the products made by the elves are also very good.
When these products flooded into human society, the original market began to change.
Among them, the one that is more famous and occupies a larger market share is the wine brewed by the elves.
Whether it is the "Moon Dew" that exudes the aroma of grass and trees, is slightly sweet in the mouth, and has a long-lasting aftertaste, or the spirit "Song of the Forest" that is not inferior to the "Furnace Fire" brewed by the dwarves, they are all praised by players.
After all, after drinking these drinks, the buff effect given to players is really impressive.
It can be said that apart from being expensive, there are no other disadvantages.
It is normal for elves to make wine.
After all, elves have a long lifespan. Although most elves don't like to drink, the elves who can't stand each one have a longer lifespan.
As long as there are elves who know how to drink, then after hundreds of thousands of years of improvement and precipitation, the wine-making technology will far surpass that of ordinary humans.
When Woody mentioned the Elf Agreement, the lady with a slightly unsatisfied expression paused immediately.
The scolding that he was about to say out loud, telling Woody not to think about getting involved in business now, he swallowed it back.
Having been immersed in the business world for many years, it is impossible for her not to know the impact that Elf would have on the alcohol industry if it agreed to open up.
There have always been smuggling activities, and there are several bottles of elven wine that have drifted to the Palermo area. As the owner of a wine estate, she is naturally lucky enough to have had a few drinks.
The taste is indeed unforgettable.
However, due to the scarcity of the quantity, many materials are not available to humans.
At that time, it was just an experience and nothing more.
Didn't think about it that much at all.
But when Woody said it today, Susan immediately recalled the elf wine she tasted a few years ago.
If that kind of wine was sold publicly in human society, then...
Thinking of this, Susan turned pale.
Although she already believed most of it in her heart.
But he still couldn't help but look at the handsome young man whose eyes were covered with a ribbon and couldn't see his expression clearly, and asked.
"Woody, is everything you said true?"
Woody did not respond to his aunt's question, but asked her instead.
"Aunt, even if this news is false, do you dare to take the risk behind it?"
The answer was very clear to both of them.
Of course it's impossible.
If she really wants to buy Rutov Winery, she will definitely spend all the funds she currently has at the winery.
It may be necessary to add several properties in the east side of Palermo as collateral.
If you don't know the news about Woody, it's okay. You can bite the bullet and just wait until the two wineries produce fine wine at the same time.
You will be able to usher in a turning point and prosper.
In the future, the alcohol industry under her control will monopolize the entire Palermo, and even spread to other cities in the Kingdom of Baviaro.
But if it is known that the elves may sign a peaceful trade agreement.
What Susan is buying now is not an inexhaustible gold mine, but a powerful bomb that may explode at any time and destroy the Edith family's foundation.
She couldn't afford to gamble, and neither could the wine estate.
Although some people say that a businessman can sell the rope to hang himself for profit, but the premise is that the profit is directly proportional to the income.
The Rutov family's winery is far from being able to support Susan's entire winery business.
When Woody saw Susan's expression, he knew that his mission had been completed.
As for the rest.
Susan Edith, who is well-versed in the aristocratic circles of Palermo and is known as the "Wine Queen", will know what to do.
Seeing that Woody was about to leave, Susan, who was currently thinking about the peaceful trade agreement, had no intention of stopping him.
After asking him what he needed, he sent him to Cromwell.
She has now given up on acquiring the winery and instead thinks about how to seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Take a piece of the pie in this prosperous age that is about to begin.
Woody, on the other hand, went to Cromwell to withdraw a considerable amount of pocket money.
His savings have been exhausted in the "Trial of Green Grass".
Walking out of the room, Woody took out the heavy money bag he had just received and looked at the golden coins the size of his thumb that were filled inside.
He shook slightly.
Valuation.
At least two hundred gold coins.
Woody raised his eyebrows and felt slightly happy.
It seems that my aunt is still very kind, and she didn't remind her in vain.
Two hundred gold coins for a first-level player.
But it's a lot of money.
At least the next purchase of weapons and supplies can be greatly improved.
Although magic items cannot be purchased directly.
But if he buys the basic alchemy potion materials for the Demon Hunter, it will be absolutely sufficient.
This extra alchemy potion is enough to give him a little more insurance in the next "upgrade plan".
Woody asked the butler to prepare the carriage, and when he left, he asked the coachman to go straight to the busiest and hottest neighborhood in Palermo.
——"Market Avenue" under the control of the North District Dockside District
That's where sailors, mercenaries and adventurers gather.
There are many taverns on both sides, with candles burning day and night.
The Adventurers Association, guilds of various professions, and labor unions are also located there.
As a professional, he finally has the qualifications to enter there.
Thinking of this, the noble boy sitting in the carriage couldn't help but clenched his hands.
The stable and comfortable aristocratic life these days may allow ordinary people to indulge in it and forget about the disputes outside - but that does not include him.
Even without the cyst curse behind him, he still felt that his heart was sincerely yearning for adventure.
