"Regan, I'm going out for a while. I'll leave Nafu City's affairs to you to take care of." Claire ordered.
"Understood, Master!"
"Oh, by the way, if something goes wrong with Isaac's airship and he comes to me, just ask him to wait for me to come back. I should be back in no more than a week."
"Understood!" Regan nodded repeatedly.
"Also... you should also keep an eye on the Metallurgical Town side. The tracks there have been almost laid, and the metal ingots have to be transported to Nafu City. Don't cause any trouble."
"Understood!"
Claire held his chin and thought for a long time, and finally said, "That's probably it. I'm still very relieved about your work. Now that Nafu City has developed, there are a few administrative staff. Recruit more people when you have time. Remember to screen out good people and don't let in some scumbags."
"Understood!" Regan had already taken out a pen and paper and started recording.
"Okay, it's okay."
"Master!" Regan stopped Claire who was about to go out and asked, "Where are you going this time?"
Claire didn't look back, just raised his hand above his head and waved gently, "King's Capital!"
Outside Tulip Shop's door, Claire stopped the Wolf King at the door and smacked his mouth. He was now a real viscount with an annual income of several million. His cards were a bit small, and he had to ride his mount to the capital.
As soon as he entered, Claire was recognized by the waiter who greeted him at the door and led him to the lounge behind the store.
Shane is not in the store now. According to the clerk, he was called home by his father, and he should be back in some time.
After the clerk gave Claire a drink, he returned to the front store and continued working. During this period, Tulip Shop had a lot of customers, much more than the last time he came. It seemed that Shane had put in a lot of effort.
Claire didn't wait long, Shane opened the door and walked in.
"Why did you come to the capital?"
"What? Can't I come over and take a look at my store?" Claire joked.
"That's not true." Shane sat down on the sofa, took a deep breath, and relaxed.
"If I knew you were coming, I would definitely send someone to pick you up."
"No, I don't like that situation of being dragged away." Claire waved his hand quickly, "What does your father want to see you for?"
"Nothing, just asking about what business I'm doing recently and asking about you."
"Have you told him everything?"
"I said something selective, but what's interesting is that just after the servant came to report to me the news of your coming to the royal capital, my father asked me to come over. Otherwise, according to past habits, he would have to talk to me for another hour or two."
Claire nodded. If you are noticed, you will be noticed. Anyway, I didn't try to hide it.
"Okay, then why do you suddenly want to come to the capital? I just came back from Nafu City a few days ago."
"Make money." Claire smiled slightly. He already knew what Shane's favorite words were.
Sure enough, as soon as these words came out, Shane's eyes instantly glowed with golden light, and his whole body became excited, losing the feeling of decadence just now.
He grabbed Claire's sleeve and asked quickly, "What kind of opportunity to make money?"
"I've already given you the opportunity." Claire smiled mysteriously.
Shane was a little confused, "Huh?"
Claire directly changed the topic, "Is Lady Sophia still in the royal capital?"
Sophia, as the head of the August Family, often travels around the country, and it is normal not to be in the royal capital.
"You have something to do with her? She should still be in the royal capital now. By the way, after I visited her last time, she told me that she must thank you in person if she has the chance."
Claire laughed, "That's not good, I'm free now, please help me make an appointment with her, I want to accept her thanks in person."
"Are you so anxious?" Shane glanced at the clock in the lounge and planned the time in his mind.
"This has nothing to do with making money..."
"Okay!" Shane stood up immediately, "I will send someone to deliver the invitation to her mansion right now."
In less than half an hour, Sophia sent over the location and time of the party. The location was the same as the last time they met, and the time was about the same.
Shane did not go with him this time. In his words, he had no way to entertain himself, so Claire should enjoy it alone.
In a gentlemanly manner, Claire arrived at the door of the restaurant more than ten minutes in advance. But as soon as he approached, he felt a few extraordinary auras sweeping over him. Claire only paused for a moment, then opened the door and walked into the restaurant.
The mental energy that scanned him was probably the guards of Sophia hiding in the dark, but he just didn't realize it before when he was still Intermediate Mage.
As before, there was no one inside. It must have been booked by Sophia again, but since this is someone else's restaurant, we can't say it was booked, it could only be said to be temporarily closed.
As soon as he entered the door, Claire's attention was attracted by a beautiful back figure. Claire's eyes opened slightly. This Sophia actually came faster than himself.
Continuing to walk forward, when he reached Sophia, Claire slowly stopped, bowed slightly and said, "Lady Sophia Gui'an!"
But as soon as he leaned over, Claire was attracted by Sophia's outfit. She was wearing a pure white hanging skirt, with a large expanse of white on her back and arms, giving her a cold and glamorous temperament, which was completely different from the last time she saw her.
It's hard not to be attracted by Claire's eyes... The slightly yawning body has not yet straightened up.
"Do you look good?" Sophia dragged his chin and winked mischievously at Claire, "Seeing as you don't really like the previous style, I changed into this outfit specially for you."
After hearing Sophia's words, Claire came back to his senses, pursed his lips and said, "Madam, she looks beautiful no matter what kind of clothes she wears."
"It's harmful." Sophia sighed pretentiously, "I don't like you saying such things. It's so official. Does the relationship between us still need to be so polite?"
As Sophia said something, he suddenly said, "How about you tell me what kind of clothes you like, and I will definitely wear them for you next time."
Claire smiled slightly, "The Emperor's New Clothes."
Sophia was a little confused and asked back, "What new clothes?"
"It's okay." Claire sat down with a smile. Since having four mines at home, his back has become much straighter. He would never have said such a thing before.
Sophia Although he had some doubts in his heart, he still had no intention of asking the question.
The first thing Claire said when he sat down was, "How much money does Mrs. Nightmare Flower make?"
He learned from Shane that Sophia had definitely made money. He mentioned this just to tease the other party. After all, it was him who came up with the idea.
Sophia's expression turned into a sad one, and he cried, "I didn't make any money. Later, His Majesty King ordered me to take back those Nightmare Flower. People's lives are miserable..."
Claire: "..." If we don't even have this bit of integrity, we can't continue talking about it.
Claire didn't believe a word of what Sophia said. According to his rough estimate, Sophia earned nearly 100 million Gold Coins for just a few words.
Claire then stood up and said, "I suddenly remembered that Magic Lamp at my home was still open. I have to go back and say goodbye!"
"Don't leave!" Sophia held Claire's hand, "To be honest with you, I just made a small fortune, but it's all thanks to you."
Claire sat back on the chair, rubbing the rim of the goblet with his fingers, thinking about how to talk to Sophia. This girl is not a good person, and she will blackmail herself if she doesn't talk well.