I Become a Landlady in the Game World

The initial investment was substantial, but the cost would be quickly recouped.

Of course, compared to the profits, convenience for the people was most important.

Viscount Conrad, Viscount Keynes, and others listened to Zhou Bai's explanation but didn't take it to heart.

The meager income Zhou Bai mentioned was nothing compared to the importance of noble dignity to them.

They absolutely would not allow residents in their territories to enjoy such privileges.

Speaking of other matters aside, they could decidedly feel that the residents of Hope Village were particularly... troublesome?

Just thinking about the residents of their own territories daring to be sarcastic and disrespectful towards the nobility like the people of Hope Village made them shudder uncontrollably.

No, absolutely not!

They would never allow the residents of their territories to be beyond their control.

Seeing that the group showed no interest in the beast carts, Zhou Bai continued to lead them towards the hotel.

And on the way there, they could also see the situation on Commercial Street.

They could see the crowd bustling from afar, and the closer they got, the more apparent this feeling became, not to mention the scent of food that grew gradually stronger.

Such smells were tantalizing their taste buds.

They had been craving it ever since they had tasted food brought back by the merchant team from Hope Village; eating anything else seemed to them just a little tasteless.

Upon arrival in Hope Village and smelling even more overpowering aromas, their cravings became uncontrollable in an instant.

"You go ahead to the hotel to make arrangements," Viscount Conrad was the first to command the two soldiers beside him.

Having many subordinates was for moments like these.

"Yes," the soldiers immediately responded, pulling their gazes away; they were feeling a bit greedy too!

Following the lead of Viscount Conrad, the other three made the same choice.

For them, enjoyment was more important.

And with someone to arrange their accommodations, they then sent soldiers out to purchase food for them.

It was impossible for them, as nobles, to join a queue.

To be willing to eat by the roadside was already a significant lowering of their status.

Of course, it was also to learn more about Hope Village.

Zhou Bai watched their behavior and said nothing; she only wondered whether she could find an excuse to bid farewell. She felt she had been courteous enough by accompanying them this far.

It was then that a group approached from the direction of the hotel.

At the head of the party were none other than Marquis Boyer and Bayer.

Viscount Conrad and Viscount Keynes immediately noticed Marquis Boyer and, forgetting about the food, hurriedly stepped forward to greet him, "Marquis."

Marquis Boyer looked at them and then at Zhou Bai, speaking with profound meaning, "Hope Village really does seem to be popular."

He had only glanced once to know that Hope Village was no trivial matter.

Similarly, it was of great value.

Truly tempting!

When Zhou Bai met Marquis Boyer's gaze, for some reason, she felt a rather unpleasant sensation, a bit like... the creeping of fear.

Zhou Bai paused, then said, "It's just some novel food, nothing fancy."

"I should like to try this novel food. Since we seem to have the same goal, shall we join together?" asked Marquis Boyer, addressing both Zhou Bai and the likes of Viscount Conrad and Viscount Keynes.

Upon hearing this, Viscount Conrad and Viscount Keynes, among others, dared not refuse, hastily nodding, "Certainly, it would be our honor."

To tell the truth, they genuinely did not wish to associate with more prestigious nobles, around whom they had to be very careful.

They had a feeling that perhaps Marquis Boyer had come for them... oh no, for Zhou Bai, who was with them.

Otherwise, why would he have personally chosen a hotel to "encounter" them?

Hope Village really was a hot commodity!

They hoped Hope Village could withstand the pressure; otherwise, if the great nobles took control, it would be difficult for them to get a share of the pie.

After they had agreed, Marquis Boyer naturally turned to look at Zhou Bai, "And what about you, Village Chief?"

Zhou Bai, "It would be my honor."

It seemed she could not refuse either.

Of course, she did not want to refuse.

She wanted to see what the Marquis had come to Hope Village for.