129: Chapter 129 800,000 not enough?! Recommend someone to make money!

In the master bedroom.

After hearing Lady Lillian's words, a sudden spark ignited in Rowan's eyes!

Lady Lillian's words had awakened him—the selection range for the beauty pageant didn't need to be limited to Gino County; through commercial networks, the influence could be expanded to the entire Northern Territory!

In this way, the population base he could reach and the range of high-quality prospects would increase exponentially!

This perfectly aligned with his strategy of casting a wide net, fishing everywhere, and cultivating talent precisely!

He directly ignored her warning.

A laughingstock among the nobility?

Once he cultivated a structured team of high-scoring female officials and his strength grew rapidly, let's see who would dare to laugh.

Strength was the only form of dignity!

But he didn't answer Lady Lillian's question, instead pulling the topic back to the beginning:

"You just said that the City Hall's accounts have problems and there might be a significant deficit. Then…"

Rowan leaned forward slightly, looking at Lady Lillian with sharp eyes:

"How can I extract more money from it? 800,000, I'm afraid… isn't enough."

"Not enough?!" Lady Lillian was truly stunned this time, her red lips slightly parted, unable to close for a long time.

800,000 gold coins still weren't enough?

Did this The Count have any limit on his investment in the beauty pageant?

What exactly did he want to do?

But after the shock.

A sense of even stronger opportunity swept over her.

Rowan's attitude couldn't be clearer—

He didn't care about the methods, didn't care about the criticism, he only cared about whether he could get more money to do this thing well and to the extreme!

And for her and her family, this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

Her mind raced, quickly weighing the pros and cons.

There were risks, but the rewards… were immeasurable!

Thus, she raised her head, met Rowan's probing gaze, and said with a slightly trembling voice:

"My Lord, my brother, Lord Jeremy Fisher, is currently working at City Hall as the chief official of the Contracts and Fees Department of the finance office. He is familiar with all the processes inside the finance office…"

She paused, throwing out her bargaining chip: "If… if you could let my brother replace the current finance chief, Lord Garrett…"

"Then, with his ability and knowledge of the accounts, I am confident that in the name of clearing up old accounts, collecting arrears, and optimizing processes, I can raise at least an additional 200,000 gold coins for you, My Lord!"

"Moreover, our Fisher family itself runs a chamber of commerce and is familiar with the rules and connections of major merchant firms. If my brother could lead the coordination with the merchant firms, through a series of complex rollover operations…"

"We could completely expand the total budget scale of this grand event to over 1.2 million gold coins!"

"And then turn this beauty pageant into a grand event that truly shocks the Northern Territory of the Empire and even wider regions, attracting more ladies from other regions to participate!"

Lady Lillian finished speaking, her chest rising and falling slightly, looking up at Rowan with burning eyes, waiting for his decision.

Rowan listened quietly, tapping his fingers on the armrest of the lounge chair.

After thinking for a moment, he walked up to Lady Lillian and looked down at her.

Then, he reached out and gently stroked her flushed cheek with his fingertips.

"Then," Rowan's voice was low, carrying a hint of inexplicable amusement, "what kind of support do you need me to provide?"

Feeling the cool touch on her face, Lady Lillian's body trembled almost imperceptibly.

She forced herself to remain calm, suppressing the ecstasy in her heart, and said quickly:

"I need you, My Lord, to issue a City Lord's decree to formally appoint my brother, Jeremy Fisher, as the new finance chief, with full authority over the affairs of the finance office, under the pretext of thoroughly investigating accounts and rectifying finances."

"At the same time, I need you to authorize the Inspection Department and the City Guards to cooperate with my brother's actions when necessary."

She paused and added:

"As for the beauty pageant you care about, you can simultaneously appoint my brother as the [Beauty Pageant Preparatory Committee Chairman], giving him full authority over all specific matters concerning coordination with major chambers of commerce."

"Our Fisher family will definitely do our utmost to handle this matter beautifully and live up to your trust, My Lord!"

Lady Lillian's words were resolute.

Hearing this, Rowan withdrew his hand and nodded thoughtfully.

Trading the position of finance chief for a capable assistant who could help him get more money and handle the beauty pageant well seemed like a good deal.

As for who the current chief, Garrett, was and what his background was, he didn't care.

People who blocked his plans could just be moved aside.

Besides, the fact that the other party had touched his money and hadn't come to him to settle accounts first was already showing leniency; the other party should know how to be grateful.

"Very good." Rowan made his decision. "Tomorrow, have your brother… Jeremy Fisher, come to the City Lord's office to see me. I will make the arrangements."

He looked down at Lady Lillian, his tone flat:

"However, if it's not done well…"

"Rest assured, My Lord!" Lady Lillian stood up from her seat almost instantly, her gorgeous long dress swaying in a beautiful arc.

She looked at Rowan, her eyes filled with intensity. "Our Fisher family will definitely do our utmost to handle the matters you have entrusted to us properly!"

"If there is any mistake, the Fisher family… will be at your disposal, My Lord!"

Rowan nodded, satisfied with Lady Lillian's stance.

Seeing this, Lady Lillian knew that the biggest gain of the night had been secured.

She suppressed the ecstasy in her heart, preparing to bow and take her leave, and then go to her brother's house to discuss the major matter.

However, just as she slightly curtsied, preparing to say her farewells—

A slender, powerful hand suddenly reached out and pinched her fair, delicate chin.

Lady Lillian's movements stalled, and she looked up at the owner of the hand.

That hand gently stroked her delicate skin, bringing a slight shiver.

"Business is finished," Rowan looked at Lady Lillian, his voice lowered, carrying a lazy magnetism, "now… we can talk about some private matters."

His gaze slowly swept over Lady Lillian's slightly heaving chest, and over her long, graceful neck.

Finally, it landed on her eyes, which appeared even more charming due to her bewilderment.

Lady Lillian understood the undisguised meaning in Rowan's gaze.

She did not hesitate at all, nor did she pretend to be reserved.

Instead, a moving smile instantly bloomed on her face, she stepped closer, and her arms, like a water snake, actively wrapped around Rowan's neck.

"Of course, my The Count…"

She tilted her face up, exhaling like an orchid: "Lillian… is at your disposal at any time…"