"Co on, co on, last two hundred pairs, grab these fast, buying them is earning money."
Three days—no, just two short days, Zhang Wang had almost sold out one thousand pairs of glasses.
Outside the door, there were still many people waiting in line to have a go during the preorder period.
Zhang Wang reported the sales results to Tang Rao through Illusion City. Hearing how well they were selling, Tang Rao simply added another thousand pairs.
He thought it through. After all, Illusion City was the project where Tang Rao made money. To get the money, selling a large number of glasses was fundantal.
This had many differences from Jobs' hunger marketing approach.
"Everyone, please don't rush. New stock is arriving soon. If you're buying today, there's enough for everyone, no need to push. Those who got your items can head ho. If you don't know how to use them, I'll demonstrate for you over here. No refunds once you buy, thank you for your cooperation."
Zhang Wang shouted from the platform while Tang Rao watched the live broadcast through Illusion City. The lively atmosphere on-site was palpable for Tang Rao even at the Kao Shan Sect.
"Tang Rao, by promoting Illusion City in the market, isn't everyone now aware it originated from Kao Shan Sect?"
"Indeed, you wanted to keep a low profile, didn't you? Wondering if this could have an adverse impact?"
The adverse impact could be people keeping an eye on it, wanting to get a piece of the pie.
Tang Rao used to care a lot about these situations, but now he saw them more lightly.
"Even without Illusion City, just the Elixir Pills alone are coveted by countless others. I am not afraid of attracting more enmity."
Tang Rao was an Alchemist, possessed the Divine Stone, was an Astrologer, and now had Illusion City in his hands.
Envy of Tang Rao, jealousy of Tang Rao, wanting to cozy up to Tang Rao or eliminate Tang Rao—there were many of such people. What's one more minor issue?
"What you want to accomplish, no one can stop you from doing it as you like."
The won behind Tang Rao never bossed him around. They had opinions, but they never voiced them.
Illusion City showed a trend of large volus of users using it simultaneously. In the past, that might have been fine, but these past two days had exhausted Yan Wei.
First, he had to add more servers, then increase capacity. After a series of adjustnts, the system could finally run normally after a few days.
Users who occasionally cursed at the glitches now were appeased over the past few days, replacing complaints with exploration of Illusion City.
Tang Rao occasionally logged into the master account to monitor what these people were up to. Besides hearing so gossip from Zhang Wang, Tang Rao managed to gather so entire networks of connections through Illusion City.
Especially regarding the Song Family and Zhang Family; Tang Rao got a clear understanding of the complex relations between these two families.
"Boss, both the Song Family Master and the Zhang Family Patriarch want to invite you for dinner. Should we go to the Zhang Family or the Song Family first?"
Zhang Wang was almost tearing his hair out over this dinner invitation dilemma.
"Who invited you first, the Zhang Family or the Song Family?"
This was what Tang Rao wanted to know.
"The Song Family invited first, but their strength isn't as good as the Zhang Family. I think the Zhang Family's side looks more promising."
Zhang Wang was straightforward, saying whatever ca to mind.
"Then let's go to the Song Family first."
Huh?
Zhang Wang didn't understand why Tang Rao wanted to go to the Song Family first despite the Zhang Family being stronger.
Being a smart person, Zhang Wang didn't ask much. However Tang Rao planned, Zhang Wang was prepared to follow the arrangent.
Zhang Wang replied to the Song Family Master, saying he would have ti soon and could schedule a eting. Upon hearing they could set a ti, the Song Family imdiately arranged it for the next day and sent soone early in the morning to pick them up at the Kao Shan Shop.
When Zhang Wang ntioned that Tang Rao was coming, the Song Family instantly ca to Zijing City to receive him with such impeccable manners it made everyone gasp.
"Welco, Tang Family Master, to the Song Family."
The Song Family Master stood at the entrance of the Song Family ho, already waiting like the guardian lions at the gate for so ti.
"You're too kind. Having the Song Family Master personally co to greet is my oversight."
Tang Rao spoke appropriately depending on whether he was speaking to people or spirits, sothing that never ceased to amaze Zhang Wang.
"The Tang Family Master is too modest. I've long heard of your excellent deanor, and seeing you in person is indeed deserving of the praise."
The Song Family Master was willing to say whatever flattering words needed to please Tang Rao.
"I've never heard what people outside are saying, but I am sure I am not a good person."
This was Tang Rao's way of saying don't see in an overly positive light.
The Song Family Master just considered Tang Rao being modest and simply laughed it off to ease the mood.
"Recently, the Tang Family Master's business has been booming. Everyone in our Song Family possesses an Illusion City gadget. In all these years, I've never seen such a fascinating thing. The Tang Family Master truly is a genius!"
The Song Family Master was so polite that Tang Rao felt embarrassed to have any ideas about the Song Family.
"Illusion City is a relic left by our ancestors. I'm just expanding it to benefit the people; it doesn't qualify as a genius."
Blaming the ancestors seed harmless, avoiding suspicion about the origins of Illusion City, preventing anyone from thinking of replicating this device.
Fortunately, ordinary people without magic find ways to create things, while those with magic haven't pondered over the principles behind Illusion City.
"So that's how it is. Your family must be very prestigious, Tang Family Master."
Tang Rao had never even t his ancestors, so naturally, he had no idea if his family was prestigious or not.
The two exchanged pleasantries, and the Song Family Master almost flattered Tang Rao to the skies.
Used to the harsh words and scolding, when hearing flattery, Tang Rao was covered in goosebumps.
"I'm curious what reasons the Song Family Master has for inviting over. Is it really just for a al?"
One side was straightforward, saving the other from having to beat around the bush, coming clean with Tang Rao.
"It's a matter sowhat shaful for our family, and I hope Tang Family Master won't laugh."
The Song Family Master's daughter married into the Zhang Family but faced such troubling in-laws, leading to a failed marriage alliance, which was indeed quite disgraceful.
"I won't mock you. Every family has its issues. Whatever the Song Family Master wishes to say, just say it."
Hearing family troubles was free, so Tang Rao was ready to listen to as many as needed.
The Song Family Master explained how good relations were before between the two families and how bad they had beco due to the herbal business, even reaching a point of near-battle, which left Tang Rao speechless.
The Song Family Master's daughter had given the Zhang Family a few sons, earning both sweat and equity, right? Despite that, the Zhang Family kept bullying the Song Family over so herbal business. In a situation where it did not affect Tang Rao, he needed to first uphold justice for the Song Family.
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