LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 52 Gold Coins and Dinner
There was a high-end-looking bookstore located on the bustling commercial street of the imperial capital, and Tazmi was quietly waiting for the evaluation of the boss in front of her.
"Oh oh oh!!! This is great, boy! Is there a follow-up?"
Seeing the bookstore owner's expression of amazement, Tazmi sat on the chair with her legs crossed and smiled.
"Yes, yes... I just need to see your sincerity, boss... How much can the boss sell something like this?"
Looking at the young man's appearance, the old man with glasses smoothed the beard on his chin.
"Well... the paintings are very clear, and the descriptions of the fonts are also very imaginative. If you are lucky enough to be chosen by a noble, a copy can probably be sold for about 20 gold coins..."
The boss, who was flipping through the books and immersed in the ocean of knowledge, pushed up his reading glasses and said without raising his head: "Money is not a problem. You must know that the imperial capital is the center of the empire, and there are many swindlers. Today's The main question is how many manuscripts you have saved, young man..."
"Don't worry, boss...it's enough for you to sell for a year or two..."
"Then it's a deal!"
Looking at the young man, the boss secretly chuckled, twenty gold coins? Of course, the more of a good thing like money, the better.
The children in front of him are just young people after all, and they don't know the dangers of the imperial capital.
You know, it is very difficult to survive in the imperial capital. In addition to collecting taxes from time to time, shop owners like you also have to send gifts to the security forces and pray for care.
But looking at the other party's young appearance, the boss still gave him a little more.
As a businessman, it's normal to be greedy, at least it's not harmful to anyone.
And not to mention the common people, the businessmen of today's world are not having a good time. After all, my kind cannot compare with those in the flesh and blood business.
If it had been a few years before the empire had undergone major changes, he would have been able to help the young man in front of him.
Unfortunately, times have changed and I need to save some capital.
Looking at the young man in front of him, the boss whispered first.
'Be careful in the imperial capital... This is a warning from the elderly...'
After speaking, the boss smiled and waved.
"Then welcome next time! Boy!"
"Yeah. Goodbye, boss."
Putting the gold coins into the inner pocket of the windbreaker, Tazmi opened the door of the shop and walked out, waving to Sayu and Iyeas who were waiting at the door.
"How was it?! How much did it cost?!"
"Such a wonderful work must be a big hit, idiot Ayeas."
Sha You raised her white and tender neck high and said proudly.
Looking at Sayu who was as arrogant as a little peacock, Iyeas curled his lips.
"That's not what you wrote, Sayu... Why are you so proud of it?"
"What did you say?"
"nothing..."
Iyeas, who didn't dare to talk back for fear of getting another beating, turned his attention to Tazmi.
"Well...how much did it cost, Tazmi, to be honest, I still care a little..."
"Well, one book is worth 20 gold coins. Plus the money I saved along the way, I currently have about 500 gold coins..."
"So many! No wonder you've been shopping for so long, Tazmi..."
Hearing the five hundred gold coins, Iyeas, who was used to being poor, was so shocked that he could hardly close his jaw.
The two of them followed Tazmi for a whole afternoon, and finally selected a target on this bustling street.
When I came to the Imperial Capital, I saw a lot of bookstores, but I didn’t expect that so many books could be sold in a different place. It’s still surprising.
"Well, after all, this is the closest to the empire's palace..."
As the main commercial street and relatively close to the bustling area of the palace, there is certainly no shortage of foot traffic.
Although some bookstores I visited in the afternoon were good, most of them were in nooks and crannies.
There was not much traffic, and the books sold didn’t make much money.
If I had to choose, of course I would choose a place that is close to a prosperous area and where various nobles linger.
Thinking of this, Tazmi waved to the two of them.
"Let's go! I'll treat you two to a big dinner!"
"Ohhhhh!!! Really?!"
"Great!!"
Seeing the two of them looking happy, Tazmi smiled and nodded.
The two of them have been shopping with him all afternoon, and now that it's almost dusk, let's treat them to a big meal to reward them.
Although prices in the Imperial Capital are expensive, they are expensive for a reason.
If you don't want to be involved, you will have no choice but to get involved.
Without good products, you will not be able to attract those nobles, and you will be eliminated sooner or later.
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After drinking and eating, the three of them walked on the streets of the Imperial Capital towards the hotel where they were staying.
"I always feel that the food made by Tazmi is not as delicious..."
Holding his bulging belly, Iyeas said while picking his teeth.
"What shame do you have to say this... I guess you ate too much just now..."
Looking at Iyeas with contempt, Sayu shook her head helplessly.
"The standard of this store is still very good...and the food I make is not that delicious."
Walking on the streets of the imperial capital, Tazmi said with a smile.
The quality of the chefs in the hotel is still very good, and there are many more seasonings than those in the countryside.
At least the meal was delicious, but the cost was a bit tooth-itching.
After eating this meal, I got four or five gold coins. You must know that it will take a month to write a book, even if it is just copying. But seeing the two of them looking happy, I didn't mind at all.
I also have a lot of books I wrote in stock. If a novice’s slapstick novel from my previous life can be sold for so much money, then I can also make some money from other books.
The sun gradually set, and night gradually enveloped the imperial capital. Tazmi, who was walking on the road with the two of them, stopped them from moving forward.
"What's wrong? Tazmi?!"
"Did something happen?"
Seeing that all the pedestrians around him had disappeared without realizing it, Tazmi narrowed her eyes slightly and signaled the two of them not to talk.
It was obviously not right to see pedestrians with astigmatism at this time. It was only around seven to eight o'clock. Even if I and others left the commercial street of the Imperial Capital, they would not be alone.
Moreover, the vaguely malicious glances in the dark and the slightest gasp of excitement in the shadows are very concerning.
If it was a noisy environment, of course I wouldn't care about these things. But now this environment is so quiet that you can hear a pin drop. That's different.
After carefully sensing and roughly figuring out how many people were in the shadows, Tazmi led the two of them and continued walking forward.
Now that a large area has been isolated, it means that the three of them are the targets of the other party. If they evacuate, they will be hunted by the other party. It is meaningless. It is better to take advantage of them.