Grandmaster Hunter of Age of Mythology

Then, Ms. Tomfam walked to the sofa next to her and sat down slowly. With a smile on her face, she said, "Dear friends, to be honest, I have always wanted to own a shop in the mercenary station. For this reason, I resolutely chose to join the mercenary team. In this way, I can not only enjoy the comfortable housing provided by the station, but also get one step closer to my dream."

Having said that, she paused for a moment, then added: "Moreover, I have carefully studied the drawings designed by Miss Blainey. I have to say that this lady is really thoughtful, especially in terms of the humanistic care for magicians, the design is so reasonable! Such an exquisite practice area, I am afraid that only a gentle and delicate woman like you can conceive of it. If it were designed by those careless men, the result would definitely be shoddy and unsightly! So..." Before she finished speaking, Ms. Tomfam chuckled again.

Miss Blainey, who was standing nearby, instantly understood what Ms. Tofam meant - this guy was clearly trying to take advantage of her! But looking at the other person's determined look, Miss Blainey could only helplessly sigh inwardly that this woman was really a shrewd person.

Blainey remained silent and quickly finished the prepared food, then took the pregnancy-preserving pills, wisdom potions and other magic potions, and then drank half a cup of milk tea, feeling warm all over... She sat on the chair, closed her eyes, feeling the comfort brought by the medicine and milk tea, and a look of satisfaction gradually appeared on her face.

After understanding the situation, Blaney smiled and said, "You really know how to make a profit. The shops in the mercenary station have to sign a contract with Vita. The mercenary station only charges shop management fees. After all, street sanitation and public security management need someone to manage them.

Therefore, even my own shop in this place has to pay taxes according to the law and pay management fees to the mercenary station, so that the street office of the mercenary station has money to run these trivial matters! Even if you join the mercenary team, you can't make any profit at all..."

There was a hint of helplessness in her smile, but her eyes were firm as she continued, "This management fee is not a small amount, and the management requirements are also quite strict. For example, street sanitation is checked regularly every day by a dedicated person, and public security is even more secure with powerful magic guards, so no carelessness is allowed."

"Miss Blainey, you misunderstood. I want to live in your mercenary base. Of course, opening a shop is also important. I don't care about the rent and management fees at all. I will definitely pay taxes according to the law." Tom Fam hurriedly explained, looking a little anxious.

"Ms. Tonfam, I wonder what kind of store you are opening? There are mid-range, high-end and low-end stores to meet the needs of different groups of people. Commercial areas need different people to work together to maintain their prosperity..." Blaney tilted his head slightly, with a questioning look in his eyes.

She blurted out: "A puppet shop costs hundreds of thousands of dollars per puppet. Is it considered a high-end shop?"

Miss Blainey smiled and said, "Not necessarily. Only high-quality taxpayers are high-end stores. If you can't sell a puppet in a month, you really can't open a store in a high-end area. The so-called high-end stores have to pay millions of taxes every month to get a store in the best location. It will be very difficult to open a store in the future."

Blaney still had a smile on his face as he patiently explained, "In this high-end area, the competition is extremely fierce. The tax alone can eliminate many shops that lack the strength. Moreover, the high-end area has extremely high requirements for the quality, service and image of the shops. You can't get in just by having money. You have to think carefully about your business skills and don't be blindly impulsive."

Ms. Tomfam obviously knew nothing about this matter. This way of paying taxes was unheard of. After a little communication, it became clear that this management system was planned by Miss Blaney. The new tax law was used to regulate the market. In the future, it would be the most prosperous area on Magic Island, and the consumption would be higher than that of Witt Street.

Vita is the leader in the field of puppets, and Tomfam is a puppeteer of the same lineage. He has no technical advantage at all, and the core parts have to be customized at Vita. If the masters go there to open a shop, he will definitely not be competitive.

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but become nervous. It was very important to come here to learn about the operating rules of the Maota Village Commercial Center so as to avoid losses from blindly opening a store.

Combat puppets cannot defeat a group of masters, office puppets do not have as many functions as others, and work puppets do not bring much profit.

Tomfam had a worried look on his face, his brows furrowed so tightly that they looked like they could kill a fly, and he sighed anxiously:

"Hey! Miss Blaney, my area doesn't have any advantages. It seems that it is extremely difficult to open a store and make revenue. Compared with the masters of Vita Tower, my puppet-making technology is simply a dwarf. I have to rely on them for the supply of core parts. I really feel that the future is dark and I have no idea!"

Blaney was calm, with a relaxed smile on his face, his eyes firm and wise, and he said slowly: "Haha, Ms. Tomfam, as a technician, it is not appropriate for you to take up my mercenary quota. What I want is someone who can march forward bravely and fearlessly on the battlefield. So let's put this matter aside for now. If you are determined to open a store, it may be more appropriate to choose a mid-range store. If your colleagues think the price is fair, they may choose your puppet, so that the cost can be relatively low. You must know that this business world has always been highly competitive and full of challenges. Without unique advantages and original innovations, it is not easy to gain a foothold."

Tomfam's frown did not relax at all, his eyes were full of anxiety and unwillingness, and his voice unconsciously rose a few notes: "Ms. Blainey, you are right, but I really don't want to give up! After all, I have invested too much effort and energy in this industry. For so many years, I have always dreamed of owning my own puppet shop. Now that the opportunity is within reach, how can I give up so easily?"

Blaney shook his head slightly. Although there was a hint of helplessness in his eyes, his tone was still calm and sincere. "Ms. Tomfam, I can understand your unwillingness, but the cruel reality is right in front of us. You might as well calm down and think about how to find a delicate balance between cost and function to create a unique puppet product. For example, you can be ingenious in the appearance design, or add some novel and practical additional functions, which may attract more customers."

Tomfam bit his lip, a trace of confusion flashed across his eyes, and then revealed a strong determination. After a moment of silence, he raised his head, and a glimmer of hope rekindled in his eyes:

"Thank you for your kind advice, Miss Blainey. I will rack my brains when I go back to see if I can find new ideas and methods. I firmly believe that as long as I persevere, there will always be a day when I can see the light at the end of the tunnel."

Blainey nodded slightly, with an encouraging smile on her face, and said in a firm and warm tone: "Well, I sincerely hope that you can succeed. The market in Magic Island is changing rapidly, and opportunities always favor those who are well prepared. Come on, Ms. Tomfam."

Tomfam turned and left, her back looked a little lonely, but her straight back and firm and powerful steps showed her inner perseverance and persistence. She knew that the road ahead was long and full of thorns, but she was ready to overcome all obstacles and move forward courageously.