70: Talking business

Arriving at the Chamber of Commerce Building, Luo Chen went to the third floor.

This was because it housed Qingyang City's largest pet food store, offering a complete range of products, saving Luo Chen from having to run around.

He explained his purpose to the store clerk and handed them the list he had prepared earlier.

The clerk, surprised by the list, called over the manager.

The manager, a woman in her thirties exuding mature charm, invited Luo Chen to the VIP room and assigned four or five clerks to prepare the pet food he needed.

The manager, Qiao Xinmei, poured Luo Chen a cup of tea, her lips curving into a smile, "Guest, does your family run a breeding farm?"

Luo Chen took a small sip of tea, frowning slightly; it was too bitter, he still wasn't used to it, and it wasn't as good as the one he had at Chang Guiheng's place last time.

Hearing Qiao Xinmei's question, Luo Chen had no intention of hiding anything, "I run a Beast Master store."

A hint of surprise flashed in Qiao Xinmei's eyes. She casually brushed her hair back and leaned slightly forward.

"Then, guest, have you ever considered having a stable supplier?"

Her words were subtle and full of hidden meaning.

The scent was too strong, Luo Chen uncomfortably waved his hand in front of his nose and recoiled slightly.

"If you're going to talk business, just talk business, don't get so close."

Seeing Luo Chen's disgusted reaction to her scent, Qiao Xinmei's expression stiffened.

The scent on her was made by a high-end perfumer, designed to maximize her charm, and this young man dared to dislike it.

"Cough."

Qiao Xinmei straightened her posture again, an unconscious hint of resentment in her expression.

Luo Chen felt goosebumps rise on his skin and could only look away, continuing:

"Then, if you supply long-term, do you offer any discounts?"

Knowing that Luo Chen disliked her previous seductive demeanor, Qiao Xinmei reverted to a normal, business-like attitude.

"You just need to send us the list, and we can deliver it to your door according to your schedule, with a 5% or 10% discount depending on the quantity of food.

Furthermore, the quality is guaranteed. If any substandard materials appear, we will compensate the customer three times their loss."

Luo Chen's fingers tapped lightly on the table, "What discount can I get for this purchase?"

"This time, the guest's consumption is 300,000 spirit coins, so you can enjoy a 5% discount."

"How much do I need to spend to get a 10% discount?"

"A minimum one-time purchase of 500,000 spirit coins."

Luo Chen thought about it and found it acceptable, "Alright, then let's discuss a long-term business relationship. From now on, when you deliver the current month's food, the store will have the list for the next month's food ready."

Although her charm had encountered a minor setback, the business deal was finally made. While Qiao Xinmei was delighted, she gave Luo Chen a meaningful glance.

Perhaps, this guest...

With that thought, Qiao Xinmei, who had been a little down, cheerfully went to prepare the contract.

Luo Chen looked at Qiao Xinmei, feeling a bit strange. This woman didn't seem young, yet her actions were so erratic?

When Qiao Xinmei returned, she brought a paper contract and the pet food Luo Chen needed, all neatly categorized.

Luo Chen first meticulously scanned all the pet food with his mental power, finding that the quality was indeed as they claimed, all of superior grade.

Only then did he stamp the Chenyang Pet Store's official seal in theParty A (Party A) section of the contract.

"Chenyang Pet Store!"

Qiao Xinmei, who was signing on theParty B (Party B) side, exclaimed when she saw the name of Party A.

Luo Chen was a bit surprised by her strong reaction, "What's wrong? Is there a problem?"

Qiao Xinmei, realizing her reaction, blushed.

"Nothing, I was just a bit surprised that you are the one representing this store to purchase pet food."

After a simple explanation, she looked at Luo Chen expectantly, "Are you buying food this time because the store will soon have new Beasts for sale?"

"The Beasts are currently being nurtured; it will probably take some more time," Luo Chen said truthfully. These Beasts, in any case, needed to be nurtured with Spirit Spring Water for a period, and then undergo a series of training plans prepared by Luo Chen before they could be sold.

After all, for the same type of Beast, Chenyang Pet Store only sold the best ones.

Qiao Xinmei looked at Luo Chen with anticipation, "Can I pre-order one now?"

"Uh." Luo Chen righteously refused her, "Big Sister, the store currently does not accept pre-orders for Beasts. Please pay attention to the store's official account for news then."

Hearing this, Qiao Xinmei was slightly disappointed, "Then, for a young boy who is twelve years old, what type of Beast is suitable for his first contract? You can at least give a recommendation, right?"

Luo Chen did not refuse this request, "The first Beast, as the earliest companion, is also a very important Beast in shaping a young person's worldview during their growth.

It's best to prioritize a gentle temperament, then consider its developmental potential. If conditions are good, choose a Beast with the potential to grow into a King Beast.

If conditions are not good, try to choose a Beast that can break through to the Spirit Beast stage. Then, you can still change your main combat Beast. It will not hinder your own growth.

For Qingyang City, Fine Steel Butterfly, Frost Wolf, Chi Yan Fire Lion, and Silver Warhorse are all excellent choices."

Qingyang City was, after all, a Lower City. These Beasts, capable of advancing to Spirit Beast and having a chance to advance to King Beast, were already among the top tier.

However, after saying all this, Luo Chen gave Qiao Xinmei a look that suggested 'you can't judge a book by its cover', surprised that her child was already old enough to contract a Beast.

That look made Qiao Xinmei furious, and she spoke with a somewhat gritted-teeth tone, "I'm asking for my younger brother."

"Oh." Luo Chen's calm attitude instantly deflated Qiao Xinmei. She asked, unwilling to give up,

"Your pet store should still have Fierce Beasts for sale next time, right?"

Looking back at Chenyang Pet Store's past business openings, all the Beasts sold at the initial opening were low-tier Fierce Beasts.

Then, it was a situation where high-tier Fierce Beasts and low-tier Fierce Beasts were sold together, with the high-tier Fierce Beasts being types never before seen in Qingyang City.

Next, it was low-tier Spirit Beasts and high-tier Fierce Beasts, twice in a row.

This made people wonder if the next opening would directly sell high-tier Spirit Beasts and low-tier Spirit Beasts, no longer selling Fierce Beast-stage Beasts.

Given the store's operating style, it was entirely possible, so as a casual fan of the store, Qiao Xinmei asked this question.

Luo Chen raised an eyebrow, not giving a 100% guarantee,

"Who knows? But if there are more requests on Chenyang Pet Store's official page, maybe there will be. After all, I heard the pet store's manager is quite fond of her fans."

Qiao Xinmei actually seriously considered the feasibility of doing this. Luo Chen had no idea that his casual remark would cause Chenyang Pet Store's official account to be flooded with messages.

After leaving the pet food store, Luo Chen went to the Qingyun Rare Goods Auction House on the sixth floor to purchase some relatively rare resources.

Compared to his first visit, his second visit was much more familiar. He spent over a million spirit coins to acquire the materials he needed.

Having completed all his errands outside, Luo Chen took a private car back to Chenyang Pet Store.

Upon arriving at the store, Ban Mo was nowhere to be seen. He had probably left the pet store after receiving treatment.

However, Luo Chen saw Su Muqing, who had been missing for a long time. Not long after returning home and sending Luo Yang to school, his mother, who appeared gentle but was actually never idle,

had soon joined a secret realm exploration again. She had been out for over ten days and had only just returned.

However, there was a hint of fatigue between her brows, but her spirits were quite good.

"Xiao Chen, mm, good, you've put on some weight."

Su Muqing affectionately pinched Luo Chen's cheeks, which had gained some flesh recently.

"Mom, how was your trip to the secret realm this time?" Luo Chen allowed Su Muqing to pull at his soft cheeks, asking indistinctly.

"Not bad, Mom is now a Spirit Beast Nine-star Beast Master."

"Oh, which of your Beasts advanced?"

Su Muqing smiled slightly, releasing her hand that was 'tormenting' Luo Chen's cheek. She summoned a large bird with white feathers and broad wings.

"So it was Haoyu Finch."