Survival Game: Call Me an Honest Businessman

The guards thoroughly searched the raw material area again, inside and out.

No flaws were found.

Shen Tie's face was ashen: "It's probably not in the raw material area anymore. Let's look elsewhere."

Celia glanced around, then looked away indifferently.

The eldest prince of the Feathered Spirit Clan: "Whatever, it has nothing to do with my Feathered Spirit Clan anyway. It's just that the mermaid was able to escape from such strict guard. The security of Black Iron Harbor after its reconstruction is questionable."

She didn't linger after saying that; she turned and entered the elevator.

Seeing that Ling was still standing there, he scolded, "Aren't you coming in?"

Ling lowered her eyes and walked behind her.

As the elevator doors closed, Li Zhi and Ling's eyes met briefly.

She casually moved away, her gaze sweeping over Chen and Celia, who were still in the raw materials area, before looking away again.

Some customers have already expressed their dissatisfaction: "Is this place being prepared for a lockdown? Black Iron Port hasn't even reopened yet, and you're already restricting customers' movement?"

The raw material suppliers remained silent, their eyes searching for anything suspicious.

Celia whispered a few words to herself and decided to have the customer who was about to leave undergo another check, and also question other people who had been in contact with the customer. If everything was fine, they could leave.

The investigation quickly reached Li Zhi.

Her Level 5 merchant status meant she wouldn't be subject to much scrutiny.

With the customers and raw material suppliers who had just been gossiping corroborating each other's accounts, she was soon allowed to leave.

Inside the elevator, Li Zhi looked out at the vast sea through the transparent glass.

The light and shadow reflected her blurry face.

All that could be seen was a scene of calm.

The elevator stopped at the port on the first floor. Li Zhi and several other customers walked out of the elevator and returned to Teleportation Array No. 1, setting the teleportation location to the Green Market.

After she and the group of customers left.

Celia and Shen obtained their teleportation coordinates.

"No problem, let's check the next batch."

Li Zhi casually bought some daily necessities from the Green Market and then teleported directly back to Unforgettable Danger from his own teleportation point.

The stream still flows gently here, as quiet as an outdoor paradise.

Li Zhi added all the materials to the construction platform according to the proportions, and then sat down on a not-too-wet rock by the stream.

Watching a house being built from scratch on a construction platform is very therapeutic.

She watched as the foundation, frame, stone, and wood were quickly and methodically assembled into the house she had envisioned, and her restless emotions gradually calmed down.

Step into the "black shop," which is bright, spacious, and well-lit, with each window offering a view of the outside.

As Li Zhi looked around, he planned what should be placed in each area.

After walking through every corner, a map of every corner of the store had already appeared in her mind.

The next step is to set rules, hire employees, and stock the shelves.

The goods are the easiest thing to talk about; she has enough stock to sell right now.

Since it's a general store anyway, as long as the main product categories remain the same, minor changes can actually be a pleasant surprise for customers.

But finding employees is difficult.

When Li Zhi asked Celia to help save Tu, he was telling part of the truth.

If Tu can successfully escape, it will be a great help to her.

However, she had done all she could.

Tu's fate is in her own hands.

Li Zhi would not allow Tu to delay the opening of the business.

She needs to establish the reputation of the black market before the trade fair begins, as this will be beneficial for attracting businesses.

A list of candidates flashed through Li Zhi's mind.

Finally, a name popped into my mind: a little white dove.

One of the little white doves is an official.

However, the official organization is currently the one most eager to befriend her and would absolutely never betray her, plus the shop has a rule:

[A shop can hire one employee, who will automatically be registered under the shop owner's household registration.]

If people and officials in the past did not fully understand the importance of household registration.

Once the main storyline begins, the official team would definitely not think that way.

The authorities will only try to expand the number of human lords, increase their territory as much as possible, and maintain good relations with the temporary lords.

Li Zhi asked if he wanted a little white dove.

The authorities couldn't possibly disagree.

They might even be overjoyed to bring over a little white dove.

Once a little white dove registers in her territory, it is naturally subject to the restrictions of the lord, and the possibility of it betraying her is very small.

At least in the early stages, if a little white dove tries to betray her, the official team will suppress that little white dove.

Moreover, Li Zhi felt that a little white dove wouldn't be that stupid.

She may have her own stance, but she also has her own mind.

A person like a little white dove is most likely to be adept at navigating both sides, striving to strike a balance between herself and the authorities.

Li Zhi only needed to do this.

After all, she didn't intend to use a little white dove for a long time; it was just a transitional measure.

Thinking of this, she opened the chat window:

Give me back my Samsung and 5-star pay!!! : [Little Pigeon, I want you to work for me. I wonder if you and the Imperial Household Department have any ideas?]

Upon receiving the news, Bai Ge immediately summoned the leader and the entire analysis team.

Commander: "Agree to it first, and while you're at it, find out her attitude and the specifics of her job duties."

A little white dove: [This little dove is absolutely willing! The Imperial Household Department can't object either, but this little dove is used to doing menial tasks like serving tea, water, and delivering messages. Won't that interfere with His Majesty's important business?]

Give me back my 3-star, 5-fee account!!! : [You know I wanted to open a shop. I was thinking of waiting until the next rankings to divide up the territory, but who would have thought that I would get a safe zone right for Emerald Mountain in the trial area? Emerald Mountain even gave me 300 square meters of territory. Once the shop opens, I need a shop assistant. After thinking it over, I think you are the most suitable.]

The right to claim territory is given as a gift; the territory itself is yours.

But if she doesn't say anything, who would know?

After all, they've already given away the right to acquire land, so isn't it normal to give away a little more?

Bai Ge and the others didn't think much of it.

They simply had a quick discussion about Li Zhi opening the store and its subsequent impact.

The conclusion is that Bai Ge must go, and he must gain Li Zhi's trust.

Bai Ge: "Chief, forgive my bluntness, but everyone has analyzed Sanwu's personality. If I work for her and have to complete the tasks assigned to me by the organization, she will never trust me."

The leader, with his hands behind his back, pondered for a moment and said, "Put her first. The organization will not contact you unless there are special circumstances. Also, we ask you to gain her trust, not to use you as a spy, but to achieve a longer-term and friendly cooperative relationship."

Bai Ge: "I understand. Sanwu sent over the coordinates. Is the organization sending a ship to take me there, or...?"

"Let that newbie with spatial talent send you directly to this coordinate. Before you go, give a heads-up to Samsung Wufei. Banling, go find some souvenirs, including some of our latest research and newly grown fruits and vegetables. Don't let Bai Ge go empty-handed."

Ban Ling: "Chief, Sister Bai Ge is going there to work, not to visit. Wouldn't it be a bit strange to give her a gift as a parting gift? And wouldn't it seem too distant?"

"What do kids know? It's just politeness, nothing to be ashamed of."