Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 385

Chapter 385: Chapter 382: The Great Endeavor of Tomorrow_1

Xiao Rongyan gazed at Bai Qingyan with an honest look.

Bai Qingyan suddenly understood.

Her trusted Ji Tingyu was near Niujiao Mountain, which was why Xiao Rongyan came to find her.

She glanced at the map, tapping the stone table with her finger as she asked, "Mr. Xiao, the business you mentioned, is it related to these mountains?"

Xiao Rongyan stood up straight and looked at Bai Qingyan seriously. "To be honest, Miss Bai... there are iron mines in these mountains."

He had thought it over carefully, putting aside personal feelings. Since Bai Qingyan’s people were hiding in this area, it would be impossible to keep his mining activities from her.

Rather than engaging in a battle of wits and courage with someone as strategic and intelligent as Bai Qingyan while dealing with negotiations with various countries, it was better to be frank. This way, they could form a partnership that would benefit both parties.

Moreover, if Bai Qingyan watched over these mountains, he wouldn’t have to worry about Jin’s Imperial Court noticing.

Bai Qingyan looked into Xiao Rongyan’s eyes with a hint of a smile. "Mr. Xiao, it seems more like you plan to entice me with profits instead of just doing business. But I wonder what Mr. Xiao can offer me."

Under the lamp, Xiao Rongyan’s gaze was as calm as water, sincere and unperturbed, unfathomable like a deep pond. Seeing Bai Qingyan holding the lamp with her bright eyes ready to smile, he couldn’t help but recall the night they parted in Wanping City. The clear moonlight shone on her exquisite features and slender neck, highlighting her fair and graceful curves. Her eyes were serene, but her ears, as carved from warm jade, were blushing shyly, an image that lingered in his mind.

He focused his gaze on Bai Qingyan, unable to resist stepping slightly closer, lowering his mature voice as he spoke slowly, "I intend to join hands with Miss Bai for mutual success. Miss Bai hides people in these mountains and creates bandit threats. I understand why, and Miss Bai is fully aware. Miss Bai wants to hide troops in the mountains for future use and needs weapons. Yan needs weapons to strengthen its troops and nation."

Xiao Rongyan stood quite close, crossing the bounds of propriety without showing any frivolity, simply gazing at her with warm, profound eyes that reflected the light of the lamp.

Her grip on the lamp tightened slightly as the deep and elusive scent of agarwood from Xiao Rongyan stirred her breath. She withdrew her gaze, lowered her eyes, and looked at Xiao Rongyan’s ornate belt and pendants before turning away from him quietly, focusing on the map.

"So, Mr. Xiao, what kind of business do you intend to do with me?" Bai Qingyan asked indifferently.

"I have no roots in the Jin Kingdom and lack manpower. The Bai Clan is well-established... instead of going through the trouble of sending loyal and capable Yan people to the Jin Kingdom, it’s better to join hands with Miss Bai. I’ll buy the mountains... you mine them. Three parts of the yield will go to Miss Bai," Xiao Rongyan said.

This was quite an advantageous condition for Bai Qingyan, given that she only needed to provide manpower and would get three parts of the yield from the mines.

Moreover, Xiao Rongyan’s visit at this moment could solve Bai Qingyan’s major concern.

Maintaining troops requires both food and weapons.