By volunteering the truth, Flender had managed to seize this opportunity.
His answer satisfied Qin Yuan, who smiled and said, "In that case, the Land Trade Association will take primary responsibility for managing Suotuo City's docks from now on."
"I have two requirements..."
Flender quickly pulled a memo from inside his robe and carefully recorded Qin Yuan's requirements.
The docks had always fallen under the local City Lord's Mansion, but it had too many responsibilities to attend to every detail. As the man overseeing the Shipping Plan, Qin Yuan therefore had the authority to appoint people specifically to manage the harbor, making its operations more efficient and professional.
Flender's abilities might have been limited, but he was shrewd and calculating. With him there, the harbor's operations could at least be kept running. Besides, Flender loved money, but he would not stoop to any means to get it.
"Those are all my requirements for now. I look forward to seeing how the Land Trade Association performs," Qin Yuan said.
Flender thumped his chest and promised, "Rest assured, Mr. Qin. Even if I have to stake my life on it, I won't let anyone disrupt the shipping route."
Having said everything he needed to, Qin Yuan rose to his feet. "I have other matters to attend to and will be leaving soon. Afterward, I'll return and personally take Ma Hongjun to the Golden Saber Shop."
"I hope you can keep your disciple in line in the meantime. The Golden Saber Shop is a place of business. We have no obligation to teach your disciple how to behave."
"Teacher, can that fellow Flender really be trusted?" Lei Meng asked doubtfully.
His temperament had changed greatly from a few years ago, but he still carried a set of scales in his heart with