Chapter 819: Feeling a Bit Guilty Asking Them to Stay Longer

"Okay." Gu Shuo grabbed a couple of dates and popped them into his mouth. "These taste pretty good. If they plant them, they’ll definitely make a fortune once they bear fruit."

"It just depends on whether they can afford to wait," Ye Qianning replied.

Nearly ten years was a long time. For extremely poor regions eager to strike it rich, they often cared more about immediate profits. She wondered if they would actually set aside land for planting dates.

Gu Shuo left. Ye Qianning had a quick bite to eat and returned to her room to rest.

Around sunset, Ye Qianning finally got up to wash her face. As she walked downstairs, she happened to run into the representatives from the Desert, the Northwest, and the Wasteland. The three of them were holding what looked like contracts, grinning from ear to ear as they seemed to be saying their goodbyes.

"Mo Shi, are you leaving?" Ye Qianning walked over.

Seeing her approach, Mo Shi, the Wasteland representative, and the others bowed in unison and called out respectfully, "Miss Ye."

"There’s no need to be so polite with me. From now on, we’re all in the same boat." Ye Qianning’s gaze landed on the contracts in their hands. She hadn’t expected them to sign so quickly.

Mo Shi chuckled at her words. "Yes, yes. Don’t worry, Miss Ye. We in the Wasteland will definitely cultivate the crops with the utmost care. We won’t let Boss Gu or you down."

"The same goes for the Desert."

The Northwest representative didn’t speak, but his face was flushed with sheer excitement.

"Just do what is within your capabilities," Ye Qianning said. "You all just signed the contracts today. Why are you already packing your bags?"

"The sooner we return, the sooner we can build our greenhouses," the Northwest representative said impatiently.

Ye Qianning chuckled. "There’s really no need to rush. It’s only the beginning of summer, and planting doesn’t start until autumn. By winter, the Northwest will be waiting to rake in a small fortune."

Hearing this, the Northwest representative grew even more thrilled, wishing he could sprout wings and fly back right this instant. "Miss Ye, say no more. I’m setting off immediately."

"I’m leaving now too. Mo Shi and I can still travel together for part of the journey."

"Farewell, Miss Ye."

Upon hearing that the Northwest would be making money by winter, the other two were just as anxious to get back. The sooner they started planting, the sooner their tribes could escape poverty.

"Since you’re all in such a hurry, I won’t keep you any longer. Have a safe trip." Ye Qianning had originally wanted to invite them to see the Four Countries Chamber of Commerce, but seeing how eager they were, she felt it would be a bit of a sin to make them stay.

"Farewell."

Mo Shi and the other two departed. Ye Qianning stood there and watched them leave.

Elder Chen walked over and glanced into the distance. "Were those the ones who just signed contracts?"

"Master," Ye Qianning turned around and called out. "I didn’t expect them to sign so quickly either."

"The potential profits are massive, so of course they want to act fast. Hardly anyone pays attention to places like the barren lands, the Desert, and the Northwest. So when someone suddenly takes an interest, they naturally agree without hesitation." Elder Chen looked at her. "Only a girl like you would spare a thought for those regions."

The Northwest had truly been all but forgotten by the world. Though the tribes were large, the weather there was far too treacherous.

"Then, Master, do I look like a good person?" Ye Qianning tilted her head, a half-smile playing on her lips.

Elder Chen scoffed softly, suppressing a laugh. "And which immortal deity has descended to the mortal realm to save all living beings?"

Ye Qianning pinched her fingers together in an elegant, theatrical pose and declared with utmost seriousness, "This fairy is none other than the top disciple of Chen Rentian—Ye Qianning, known far and wide as the little master of gathering wealth."

Watching her put on such an act, Elder Chen stroked his beard and laughed loudly. "You just love to joke around."

Ye Qianning burst into laughter as well, her smile breathtakingly beautiful.

Pedestrians on the nearby street stopped in their tracks. Catching sight of that brilliant smile, they stared in awe, completely captivated.