I Become a Landlady in the Game World
Chapter 277 - 171: The New Phase of Hope Village_4

Chapter 277: Chapter 171: The New Phase of Hope Village_4

As the crowd grew, so did the business.

Securing a shop early meant they were ready to capitalize on opportunities as they came.

So, shortly after the news of new shops spread, all 50 spaces were snapped up in a short amount of time.

Some who rushed over after hearing the news missed out on the hot opportunity.

"Damn, a bunch of robbers, all 50 shops gone just like that!"

"Exactly! I’ve been thinking about opening a store myself!"

"We’ll just have to wait for the next chance."

"I heard the rent for the shops this time is 10% higher than before, which is quite expensive. With more shops in the territory, business might get more difficult! After all, there are only so many people."

"What do you think they’re renting early for? They’re eyeing the market for the next few months."

"Yeah, true, we just missed our chance by a step."

"I’m just afraid someone else will start the business I’ve been thinking about."

"..."

Discussions like these were constant within the territory, and many were frustrated that they couldn’t rent a shop.

For those who did get a shop, it was a pleasant surprise.

"It’s a pity, we were too late, and the shops along the main road were already taken," Maria said with a hint of regret in her tone.

The team members beside her smiled and said, "We’re still luckier than the others who didn’t get anything."

"That’s right," Maria nodded. "Let’s hurry and find someone to decorate, and put our goods on the shelves. We’re starting the business right away."

"That’s quite urgent!" the others exclaimed in surprise.

"Of course, we’re the first to sell potions, we need to quickly build a reputation and turn our goods into Gold Coins," Maria hastily said.

"Hmm." Hearing this, everyone became anxious and immediately got the territory’s decoration team on the job.

Meanwhile, Maria intended to check out the Wood Workshop.

She knew about this workshop; although its products were wooden, they covered all aspects of life and were remarkably comprehensive.

What was most important was that the Prices were cheap.

They might not be as convenient as magic items, but when it came to cost-effectiveness, they were unbeatable.

On the way, Maria’s attention was immediately caught by Zhou Bai.

"Village chief!" The moment she saw him, Maria respectfully called out.

Having met several times before in Bengala Town, now that she was a Resident of Hope Village, she wouldn’t miss the opportunity to connect with the higher-ups of the territory.

"Maria." Zhou Bai recognized the vigorous female leader of the Mercenary Team and greeted her with a smile.

As she saw Zhou Bai’s smile, Maria breathed a sigh of relief—she had been worried that he might ignore her!

"Lord, are you preparing for a Hunting trip?" Maria inquired.

Since she had chosen Hope Village, she naturally kept abreast of its affairs, and Zhou Bai, the village chief, was certainly someone she wouldn’t overlook.

She found out just how dedicated Zhou Bai was to his training.

It was said that the village chief spent his days Hunting outside and went to the Training Camp at night!

His training intensity was no less than that of the soldier team that was currently stepping up their training!

Her decision to swiftly become a part of Hope Village was influenced not only by its appealing environment but more so by seeing "hope" in the group of territory officials led by Zhou Bai.

She did not believe that such a hard-working territory would fail in the next Territory War.

Thus, even if Hope Village didn’t match up to Bengala Town, she was willing to bet it all.

"Yes, I’ve dealt with the territory’s affairs and now have some time to improve myself," Zhou Bai stated plainly.

"That’s wonderful!" Maria looked at Zhou Bai with admiration in her eyes.

Zhou Bai was now her role model.

That’s how a woman should live!

"Now that you and your team have settled in Hope Village, what are you planning to do? Are you considering Hunting as well?" Zhou Bai asked.

Maria had seen the abilities of her team, and she was truly delighted that they chose Hope Village.

The more teams like theirs, the better.

It would definitely enhance the strength of the territory.

"As soon as we are settled, we’ll start Hunting. But today, we managed to snag a shop and are planning to go into the potion business."

Potions?

Zhou Bai’s eyes lit up.

Though there were plenty of potions being sold at stalls in the trading area of Hope Village, there was no shop dedicated to selling potions.

"Do you have a Pharmacist among you?" Zhou Bai asked directly.