Commercial Director

"Mei Wei Er." Ailini walked down the Commercial Street of Remote Yue City.

She casually pulled out a scroll from her merchant space, and while reading it, she said to the girl who had approached her, "Go contact the [Rust Gold Merchant Guild] and tell him before tonight that we need to increase the amount of spices we import from the Man Yuan World —and don't forget to follow up on the silk trade we agreed on last time."

Mei Wei Er nodded in agreement and hurriedly left.

Ailini continued walking forward, passing by the shops in the commercial district.

Many people along the way, regardless of age or social status, greeted the young lady when they saw Ailini.

After the actions of the Riverbank Merchant Guild at the Courtyard in the Forest were exposed.

His business reputation plummeted.

Before the Merchant United Guild hold him accountable, the last major merchant of the Riverbank Merchant Guild absconded with funds, disappearing without a trace.

So the Guild supported the rising star, Ailini, to take charge of the management of the commercial district.

In name, Ailini is the business director of Remote Yue City.

But in this city built and managed by merchants.

This identity already destined her to become the true manager of this city.

A successful transaction has propelled the young merchant girl from a year ago to heights she never imagined before.

At this moment, Ailini arrived at the middle of the Commercial Street.

She saw an elderly man, over fifty years old, directing his employees at the entrance of a weapons shop.

"Miss Ailini, you look as radiant as ever today," the old man greeted her with a smile.

"Thank you for the compliment, but I'm here today for the deal we discussed last week," Ailini said gently. "The reconstruction of Nine Bends City is still expanding. In addition to the timber that the forest already has, Han Si Ke's construction plan also includes purchasing a large amount of stone and iron from us. This is currently the most important business matter for Remote Yue City ..."

After Ailini gave her instructions, the old man nodded repeatedly. "We will do our best to ensure quality and quantity, so please rest assured!"

They just waited for Ailini to ask for the detailed figures.

The old man became hesitant and could only provide some vague data.

The Riverbank Merchant Guild disintegrated, Nine Bends City was rebuilt after war, and the world changed in the Courtyard in the Forest.

After a turbulent period, we are now in a spring of rebuilding, with everything in a state of chaos, making it difficult to obtain accurate statistics.

So Ailini summoned her assistant, Marco:

"Marco, our goods are mainly transported by water. In the next couple of days, give the order to expand the new trading post at the port of Holmes Town and oversee the final import and export data."

Marco nodded immediately. "Understood, I'll give the order today."

Just then, a messenger rushed over and handed a scroll to Ailini: "Miss Ailini, this is a message from Mr. Shu Er. The batch of furs you ordered last month has encountered some trouble in its transportation within the teleportation system and may be delayed in arriving!"

Shu Er is an Awakened One who manages the Teleportation Array in the Remote Yue City.

Upon hearing this terrible news, Ailini remained outwardly calm.

She took the scroll, carefully examined the text on it, and then turned and walked to the other end of the Commercial Street.

The location of the Teleportation Array is one of the city's most important core areas.

In this city built by merchants, it was naturally placed next to the Commercial Street. Ailini rushed over with a few subordinates and immediately summoned Shu Er, who was in charge of management. The two communicated about the teleportation issue in the office on the third floor.

The several disasters at the end of last year have also led to extremely busy trading activities in Courtyard in the Forest.

In this situation, the frequently used transmission system will naturally be overwhelmed and problems are likely to arise.

After the teleportation plan was re-discussed, Ailini prepared to go downstairs and leave.

The Teleportation Array was located in an open-air plaza, several times larger than the Hidden Borderlands.

The Awakened Ones work in an office building next to the Teleportation Array.

Ailini had only reached the first floor when she suddenly stopped.

She overheard a conversation at the front desk on the first floor.

"Miss, besides paying money, do we need to undergo an approval process before using the Teleportation Array?"

"That's right, sir. You need to submit the relevant documents, and the review will be completed quickly. You will be able to use the Teleportation Array's qualification certificate in about three days."

"After I get this certificate, I can use the Teleportation Array?"

"Of course. And rest assured, once the process is complete, the teleportation certificate will be valid throughout the Entire Universe for the next twenty years."

"Then let's do one..."

"Sir, I must inform you in advance that if you wish to use the teleportation system, you will need to submit your desired destination. We will communicate with your target city within three days and arrange a specific teleportation time for you."

"So, how long does this schedule usually take?"

"The teleportation time is generally about 5 days after you submit your application materials. The exact time will depend on the availability of the Teleportation Array in both locations at that time. If it goes faster, you might be able to use it immediately when you come to pick up the receipt on the third day."

"If I want to go to White City, can I submit my application now?"

"Of course! You can apply for qualification verification and system appointment at the same time!"

"..."

"White City..."

Ailini heard the familiar city name.

That was back in March of last year.

At the time, Ailini was running her small business in Lookout Point City. Then she accepted a commission from Kuit to make contact with a young man from the Black Mountain World.

In the conversation with that young man.

The other person asked Ailini how to get to the City of Law.

Her suggestion was to first use the Teleportation Array to enter the White City as a transit point, then travel to the world where the Seven Seas Alliance is located, and finally arrive at the world where the City of Law is located.

At that moment, Ailini stopped because of this word.

She turned her head and looked over.

The person speaking to the receptionist was an ordinary-looking man.

From Ailini's perspective, she could just see a mole on the other person's left ear.

"Pfft—"

Ailini chuckled softly; she had guessed the man's identity.

"You finally made it..."

Seeing Linsey trying to bargain with the waiter, Ailini felt a little disappointed.

Linsey was a rare good friend she made in the Courtyard in the Forest World.

Unfortunately, I am now the administrator of Remote Yue City.

It seems unlikely that I will ever be able to embark on a journey with Linsey again, just like I did a year ago.

"Miss Ailini, what's wrong?" Ailini's assistant asked.

Ailini casually replied, "Go and make arrangements to get this gentleman's application resolved as soon as possible."

Marco asked cautiously:

"And this gentleman is...?"

Ailini's eyes turned cold. "Don't ask questions you shouldn't ask."

Marco shuddered, quickly abandoning all his ulterior motives, and turned back to carry out Ailini's orders.

As for Ailini herself.

She glanced at Linsey, who was still chatting animatedly with the waitress.

After much deliberation, the girl decided not to go forward and disturb them.

That night.

While Ailini was working in her office, she received a gift.

It was a bag of grilled fish that shimmered with a faint golden light.

Just like the Spicy Rainbow Fish Casserole I had in Nine Bends City, this is an extremely delicious food that can give you a permanent boost!