Chapter 188: No Chance to Act Cool?

"Moreover, with so many princes and princesses fawning over it, I imagine it will spark a trend of keeping fox-beasts as pets throughout the city, won't it?"

Wang Xuesong's words were not mere nonsense.

Princes and princesses are watched at every moment; often, their unintentional actions attract the attention of those with ulterior motives.

After today, what kind of reaction will those who observe them have?

Wang Xuesong didn't even need to exert much effort to imagine the future developments.

In order to curry favor with them, or simply out of a pursuit of fashion, the little animal known as the fox will surely become red-hot in Wentian.

"Of course, there will certainly be many followers as well."

The model of the Fox Tea House is extremely simple; compared to ordinary teahouses, it merely adds the unique feature of foxes.

Thinking of this, Wang Xuesong seemed to somewhat understand the purpose of Ren Yidao coming to find him this time:

"Is Lord Ren wanting me to provide some convenience in this matter? To prohibit others from imitating it?"

Do you need me to help?

Occupying the high position of Prime Minister, doing such a small thing is naturally easy.

He doesn't even need to act personally; just mentioning it casually to his subordinates would be enough.

Yet, in asking a Prime Minister to do such a thing, Wang Xuesong did not have any thoughts of disdain or looking down on him.

Reasonably utilizing the means in one's own hands is a skill that everyone should master.

He had seen many heaven-proud ones from sects; most of them had similar common points, each possessing a set of their own persistence.

Persisting in achieving everything by their own efforts, unwilling to accept help from others.

Wang Xuesong could not say whether such a choice was correct or not; he only felt it was pedantic.

To leave existing methods unused while insisting on one's so-called self-esteem and pride, only to suffer, is ultimately just an idiotic act that wastes time.

The Prime Minister seemed to have figured it out, but soon Ren Yidao gave him a negative answer.

"I do indeed want to ask for your help today, but it is not to prohibit them from imitating."

Ren Yidao chuckled, cupped his hands toward Wang Xuesong, and said:

"Rather, not only will I not prohibit them from imitating, but I also hope the Imperial Court can provide them with some help and support."

"Please, do not trip them up in this matter, or give them any psychological burden."

Before the pie is truly made large, the more things like the Fox Cafe, the better.

"If possible, I also hope this model is not limited to the upper-class society of Beigan, but can expand and enter every household."

It would be best if knock-off Fox Cafes spread across the land by tomorrow!

Only when this fresh novelty integrates into the life of every Wentianguo person, making them feel it is a matter of course, will that be Ren Yidao's true victory.

Wang Xuesong:?

"That is fine, but... does Lord Ren really understand the implications of doing this? You are handing over a huge piece of fat meat to others."

The old Prime Minister really couldn't understand why one would leave white, shining silver unearned and instead push it to others.

Ren Yidao shook his head gently and said indifferently:

"Wealth and rank are not my desire."

"I have never hoped to rely on this to earn profit."

Once such a trend is formed, then... even if he cannot obtain greater gains from it, for those innocent little foxes, this might be a hope for survival.

When hunters go into the mountains to hunt, they don't care what their prey actually is, do they?

They only know that the meat can be eaten and the fur can be sold for money.

Only when hunters know that a living fox is more valuable than a dead one can they be kept from thinking of killing foxes to sell their fur for money.

As for whether this will cause a large number of hunters to enter the mountains to search for foxes, he can only say they must pray for their own luck.

Anyway, based on Ren Yidao's own personal experience, he feels that being raised in someone's home is at least much better than waiting to die in the mountains.

Only by living can there be hope.

As for whether the hope of the future is to turn the tables and become the master, or to lie underneath and be slaughtered...

That depends on what position you like.

Good luck, little foxes!

"Since Lord Ren has a plan in mind, then this old man naturally has no problem with it."

Seeing Ren Yidao's attitude was so firm, although Wang Xuesong still had doubts in his heart, he tactfully did not ask further.

Since Ren Yidao had already spoken, Wang Xuesong turned the topic and said:

"However, speaking of this, this old man has one more thing I hope Lord Ren knows."

"Please speak, my Lord."

After chatting and stalling for half a day, it was about time to discuss serious matters.

Withdrawing the smile from his face, Wang Xuesong straightened his back slightly.

"Lord Ren, I wonder when you will leave Wentian?"

Ren Yidao raised an eyebrow, not knowing what Wang Xuesong meant.

He had stayed in Wentian City for quite a while; he hadn't missed out on any benefits he should have received, and he had even made a cheap brother.

Now that the Fox Cafe was set up, there was nothing left he wanted to do.

Are you trying to chase me away?

"The date of return is not yet set, but it should be within these next few days. What does my Lord mean?"

Seeing Ren Yidao's suspicion, Wang Xuesong shook his head and said:

"It is not to chase you away; on the contrary, I wonder if you could stay for a few more days?"

"... Why is that?"

With a light sigh, Wang Xuesong said slowly:

"I presume Lord Ren is also aware that although our Beiming Divine Continent is wealthy, there is still some gap in strength compared to the other three regions."

The four Divine Continents of the Earthly Realm: Eastern Wasteland Divine Continent, Western Desert Divine Continent, Southern Border Divine Continent, and Beiming Divine Continent.

"And among these three regions, Western Desert is transcendent, Southern Border is too far, and only Eastern Wasteland has always harbored greed toward our Beiming."

"In the earlier days, Eastern Wasteland would launch harassments from time to time, but after the Li Family Dynasty was established and after thirty years of bloody battles, the royal families of the two mutually battered regions signed an agreement."

"In the war between the two regions, every hundred years, both regions send representatives to compete, using the territory of one city as a wager."

"And the location for this battle has fallen to Wentian."

Ren Yidao blinked; this was the first time he had heard of such a secret.

"Then you mean, you want me to represent Beigan in the battle?"

Oh, so it turns out there is work to be done.

But to his disappointment, Wang Xuesong shook his head and smiled:

"No, the spots for this battle have long been decided, and only members of the royal family can participate."

"Lord Ren, I wish to invite you to lead the team in the capacity of a team leader."

Ren Yidao: Tsk, no chance to show off... hm?

Team leader?

A coach?

"After all, with your status, you are better able to keep them in line, and besides..."

Wang Xuesong looked left and right toward the direction of the private rooms, and gave Ren Yidao a meaningful look:

"Even without that status, I still feel you are the most suitable candidate."

At the same moment, outside Zizhushan.

"Believe me, I can't be wrong!"

"When has my intuition ever been wrong!"

"Here..."

A slightly chubby youth pointed at his own nose and said full of confidence:

"There must be a treasure!"

I'm done for; the weather changed here yesterday, and I covered myself with a thin quilt at night, so it's highly likely I've caught a cold.

No wonder I felt so terrible this morning, my whole body is feeling groggy...

I'm feeling a bit emo, I'm afraid there will be problems if I force myself to keep writing.

Just four thousand words today, at least I didn't break the update streak...

I'm going to take some medicine and go get some sleep first.