Chapter 34 Dinner Party (Part 2)
"Good evening, Miss Vera."
"Hello." Vera turned around, took a quick look at Levi, and said, "You must be the legendary Baron Monterey. "
Looking at Levi's slightly puzzled expression, Vera continued to explain:
"I know most of the guests who came to the dinner this time, but you look strange. Except for Baron Monterey, whom my father often talked about to me, I can't think of anyone else. Who else is there?"
"Miss Vera, you are so kind and sincere. After all, we are still cousins. Just call me Li Wei."
At this time, Li Wei carefully looked at the noble daughter of the Norton family in front of him.
This Miss Vera has exquisite facial features, a beautiful face, and a strong figure. She did not wear a gorgeous evening dress like other aristocratic girls, but rather unconventionally wore a dark red women's hunting suit.
At his waist was a rather extraordinary-looking dagger, with one hand always resting on the hilt. The scabbard was inlaid with several fine rubies.
If I have to describe it in one sentence, this Miss Vera is like a rose with thorns, beautiful, elegant and tough.
While Li Wei was looking at Vera, Vera was also a little curious about what kind of person this Baron Monterey was, whose father was full of praise.
Well, the pale skin and tall and thin figure fit Vera's stereotype of a wizard very well.
"It's incredible that this seemingly weak and gentle Baron Monterey actually turned the tide of the war when the strength of the enemy and ourselves was so disparate." Vera secretly said,
"Although my father hopes that I will consider him as a marriage partner for the family, but I, the Baron of Monterey, am really indifferent. Besides, the Baron family's family status is too low, so I won't bet on an illusory future for someone I don't like." At this time, Levi also gradually came back to
his senses. ,
"Isn't this Earl Norton trying to recruit a son-in-law? If Earl Norton has a strong will, that's not impossible. Although this Miss Vera is not my favorite, since it is a political marriage, what kind of bicycle do you want?
" , Li Wei, who had the idea of marriage, took the initiative.
"Miss Vera, you are the most impressive girl I have ever seen. Not only are you beautiful, but you also have an indescribable heroism. There must be many men pursuing you." "Baron Levi was
joking . Well, I am just an ordinary girl who relies on family background. How can I be like you, Baron, who is young and promising, with outstanding military exploits."
After a preliminary test, Li Wei felt that this Miss Vera was a little too polite, as if she was deliberately Keep your distance the same.
"Miss Vera, are you a swordsman? I think the dagger on your waist is quite extraordinary."
"Baron, you guessed wrong. I am a ranger, and my best weapon is the hunting bow. This dagger is just my self-defense weapon.
I heard that you are a wizard, so you must understand that a ranger like me who is good at long-range attacks is most afraid of being approached by the enemy. This dagger is my last weapon. In fact,
I hope to have a companion such as a knight or a warrior, so that we can complement
each other's strengths." After hearing this, Levi had already understood the meaning of the other party's polite refusal, so after the two sides continued to say a few polite words, he went to find An excuse to leave.
"This Baron of Monterey is quite sensible, unlike those few brownies chasing me." Vera looked at Levi's leaving back and muttered to herself.
After leaving, Li Wei was not depressed. He was only eighteen years old, and the marriage was not urgent at all. What he is most anxious about now is his "teammate" Viscount Verin, who he will have to get along with for a long time.
Looking around, Levi finally found the figure of the steward of the Earl's Mansion who sent him up.
Levi walked to the steward unhurriedly and said hello.
"Mr. Steward."
"My Lord Baron, please give me your instructions." "Mr. Steward, do you know Viscount Verin?" As he spoke, Levi quietly stuffed a low-purity magic crystal worth 5 gold coins into the box. In the hands of a steward of the Earl's Mansion.
The steward put away the magic crystal as if nothing had happened, and then whispered: "Sir, there are too many people here, it is inconvenient, please come with me."
Immediately, the two came to a corner, and the old steward explained everything in detail. He poured all the information he knew about Viscount Verin to Li Wei.
"In general, Viscount Verin always looks arrogant because of his extraordinary talent in cultivation, and he seems a bit poor in other aspects.
Moreover, all of Viscount Verin's uncles are dishonest . Viscount Verin is not good at his own methods and cannot be ruthless, so he is counting on winning a battle to consolidate his prestige in the family."
Because he is in the Earl's Mansion, this steward knows many things that ordinary people don't understand. Viscount Lin's information was almost wiped clean by this steward.
Of course, if it were someone else who was inquiring about the information, this steward wouldn't have said so much after receiving the money. After all, Levi is the person named by Earl Norton to take care of. If he can help with this kind of thing, the Earl will not blame him if he knows about it.
Li Wei listened for seven or eight minutes and had a general understanding of Viscount Weilin, who had previously targeted him for no apparent reason.
"So that's it. Although Weilin himself has a bad mind, he still has to be careful." Li Wei secretly thought.
"Thank you again, Mr. Steward!" With that, Levi once again handed over a low-purity magic crystal.
"You're welcome, Lord Baron. After all, you have made Lord Earl full of praise. I can only provide you with some trivial information."
After the steward took the magic crystal with a smile on his face, the two of them acted as if nothing had happened. They all walked away.
Afterwards, Li Wei chatted with several nobles present to become familiar with each other, which would make it easier to deal with them in the future.
Several enthusiastic nobles also established connections with Levi left by old Gareth. In this way, Master Li Wei unknowingly gained a few more "uncles".
"Li Wei, our Snow Wolf Territory has been short of iron recently. Isn't the newly obtained fiefdom of yours a Gray Stone Territory? Look, spring plowing has gradually begun. Can you increase the supply of our Snow Wolf Territory?" "
No. Question: Uncle Chelsea, if you are willing to sign a long-term purchase agreement, I can give you a 50% discount!"
In the steel industry, where the gross profit margin is generally less than 30% and the net profit rate is less than 20%, the 95% discount is already Conscience price.
Moreover, steel is in urgent demand, and its market has always been in short supply. Not to mention that the price of steel has risen due to the war. Viscount Chelsea Mondo was naturally overjoyed.
Soon, several more nobles gathered around and wanted to buy a large amount of steel from the Gray Stone Territory. This dinner almost allowed Levi to pre-sell next year's steel production capacity, making him a huge profit.
It's a pity that Levi doesn't dare to sell extraordinary weapons on a large scale for the time being, otherwise he might become the "most handsome boy" tonight, and who knows how many hungry wolves will covet him.
During the conversation with other nobles, Levi also verified the information about Viscount Verin, which basically did not differ much from what the old steward told him.
The boring foreshadowing is over, and the meaty drama will come next. Readers can provide some story materials, and if I think it is suitable, I will write it into the book.
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