Chapter 552- Business Saint
Translator: ryangohsf
Editor: Nora
When he really saw Xi Shi, Ouyang Shuo sort of felt like his fantasy was destroyed.
When Fan Li started his seclusion, he was already a white-haired old man. With just a little bit of thought, one could guess that Xi Shi, who had stayed by his side, would have already lost her past beauty. Her glamor and looks would not be able to escape the passage of time.
As time went on, only a merciful and quiet look was left.
Now, one could only see a slight glimpse of her past beauty from her current gentle expression.
Although the couple did not have their youthful looks anymore, one could not help but feel envious when they looked at the two of them.
This was really the definition of growing old together.
After the courteous greetings, Fan Li and Xi Shi officially moved into Shanhai City.
"Greetings, my Lord!"
Fan Li bowed toward Ouyang Shuo, confirming their Lord and servant relationship. Ouyang Shuo accepted his bow and took a look at his stats.
Name: Fan Li (Saint Rank)
Title: Business Saint
Dynasty: Spring and Autumn (Chu Country)
Identity: Shanhai City Civil Servant
Occupation: Special rank merchant
Loyalty: 70
Command: 85
Force: 45
Intelligence: 98
Politics: 95
Specialty: A Rich World (5% increase in territory’s economy index, 15% increase in trading prosperity, 5% increase in tax returns, 25% increase in skill familiarity of merchants)
Book: Fan Li Two Scrolls
Evaluation: Known as Fan Li in the Yue Country, Chiyi Zipi in the Qi Country, and Tao Zhugong in the Wu Country. Loyal to his country; his intelligence allowed him to survive. He ran his business to acquire wealth, and gained fame throughout the land. In the end, he passed down his wealth and success to his future generation.
As expected from the Business Saint, his stats were solid. Not only was his intelligence and politics stat close to the maximum, but even his command stat reached 85. He was indeed an all rounded talent.
Especially his specialty, which could actually raise the tax returns of the territory. Such a matter was something unheard of.
That aspect alone was worth one hundred thousand gold.
Since he was checking stats, Ouyang Shuo also took a look at Xi Shi's stats.
Name: Xi Shi (God Rank)
Title: The Head of the Four Olden Beauties of China
Dynasty: Spring and Autumn (Yue Country)
Identity: Shanhai City resident
Occupation: imperial court dancer
Bone structure: 20
Comprehension: 15
Charm: 25
Luck: 8
Specialty: Washing Yarn (15% increase in garment production efficiency, 5% increase in cotton production, 10% increase in reputation of territory)
Evaluation: Born in Zhulo Village, as she stayed in the west of the village, she was called Xi Shi, also known as Yi Guang. Her looks were like that of a fairy. If she was a little fatter, one would think that she was too fat, and if she was a little thinner, one would say that she was too thin. She was the top beauty in olden times.
Similar to the ten famous generals in China, the four beauties were also defined as god ranked historical figures.
However, in contrast to officials and generals, her stats were similar to the stats of players, with 20 as their maximum.
However, her charm had actually broken through the max and reached a stunning 25 points. As such, one could see how beautiful she was. Regretfully, her luck stat was only 8 points, so one could see how unlucky she was in life.
A beauty always has a tough life; this was always the case.
Legends has it that after the Wu Country fell, Xi Shi was drowned in the river, showing how sad and unlucky her life was.
In the game, Gaia chose to use their love story as a blueprint, helping to rewrite a new legend for the top beauty of China.
Her specialty was one that should not be overlooked. Apart from the usual raising of efficiency and production, it actually helped to raise the reputation of the territory.
This point was quite rare among historical people specialties.
Ouyang Shuo guessed that this matter had to do with her charm and her title as the top beauty in China.
This husband and wife duo were truly living legends of their time.
Ouyang Shuo guessed that the news of Bai Gui moving into the business college had spread to his ears. Otherwise, Fan Li would not have accepted his proposal so quickly.
No matter what, he was the first Saint rank person to willing to take up a position in Shanhai City.
Xi Shi, on the other hand, did not speak a single word from start to finish.
And the moment that the two of them moved in, Ouyang Shuo received a system notification.
"System Notification: Congratulations player Qiyue Wuyi, Xi Shi has moved into Shanhai City, activating B rank storyline quest ‘Four Beauties.’ Will you accept the storyline quest?"
Quest Name: Four Beauties (B rank)
Quest Background: the four beauties of olden China are Xi Shi, Wang Zhaojun, Diao Chan, and Yang Yuhuan; they were given the title of a beauty that caused fish to sink down and geese to fall, the moon hides her face at her beauty, and the flowers feel ashamed about their appearance.
Quest Requirements: Obtain the recognition of at least three of the beauties, having them move in to live in Shanhai City.
Completion Time: Within three years
Quest Reward: Territory will obtain the title of Capital of Charm. At the same time, the Lord will be awarded with 8 charm stat points.
The difficulty of obtaining the recognition of three of the four beauties within three years was no less than the philosopher quest. His low luck and charm stat were truly becoming the bane of his existence.
Calculating the time, after the next battle ended, West Han would enter the game proceedings. At that time, Wang Zhaojun would also appear.
After that would be Diao Chan of East Han then Yang Yuhuan of Tang Dynasty. If everything went smoothly, there was indeed a chance of completing this quest in three years.
Long before Fan Li arrived, Ouyang Shuo had already planned his role.
Ouyang Shuo wanted him to replace Cui Yingyu as the Finance Director. As for Cui Yingyu, she would become the deputy director and the secretary of Industry Division.
In history, be it in terms of being an official or being a merchant, Fan Li had obtained excellent results. Be it his planning or his foresight, both aspects made him an excellent choice for the position.
Hence, he was definitely the best choice for the position of Finance Director.
As the territory expanded, it was becoming more and more difficult to keep Cui Yingyu at her position. The negative opinions of her in the territory, especially within Shanhai City, had not ceased at all.
As such, for her to take a step back was not a bad idea at all. In fact, it would help her instead.
Of course, before he appointed Fan Li, Ouyang Shuo needed to discuss this matter with this sister of his.
The location of choice was not the reading room but the back garden. His intentions were obvious; this was a conversation between siblings and not a Lord talking to his vassal.