lcionline Chapter 232 Product Categories
Chapter 232 Product Categories
The trade fair on the second day was even grander than Jiang Yu had imagined.
She had only suggested an idea, and Fan Qingyin and Lin Yi meticulously added flesh and blood to that framework, enriching it into the orderly and bustling scene before us.
The designated area was neatly arranged with four rows of tents, the middle two rows facing back to back, thus leaving two passageways for each direction. The tents were uniform in style, but merchants were allowed to bring their own unique signs for advertising, resulting in a look that was both neat and distinctive.
Based on the types and nature of the goods, the entire market was divided into a food area, a lifestyle area, and a general area.
The food area is a hub for various local delicacies, including food from neighboring towns and counties, such as Uncle John's Dessert Shop. Local merchants also run many local food stalls here.
Like Uncle John, many out-of-town merchants brought their own food carts, simply covering them with uniform canopies. These carts combined food preparation and window sales in one convenient way. Jiang Yu even saw a cart where tables and chairs could be pulled out from the side; this integrated mechanism and design piqued her interest, and she immediately sent someone to contact the owner.
Some merchants and travelers only brought goods and/or raw materials, and Jiangyu also provided them with fully equipped stalls.
The living area sells all kinds of daily necessities, from large furniture and utensils to small buttons, fabric scraps, clothing, leather goods, and everything for both household and commercial use. There are also some particularly interesting items, such as potions, magical pets, and jewelry.
Because this gathering was Jiang Yu's trial run, it was rushed and small in scale, so there weren't many types of goods in these categories. They were all incorporated into the living area. According to Jiang Yu's plan, these categories will be set up as separate areas in the future, because when merchants from further afield join, the variety of goods will greatly increase.
Just as Hollandpur is rich in pearls and transparent coral, many places contain rare mineral veins that produce rare and expensive ores and gemstones. The nobility of the empire live extravagantly and have always been fervent in their pursuit of rare treasures. Unique jewelry is an essential part of their daily wear and collections. Therefore, jewelers are very important to Jiang Yu.
The world of potions is not just a commercial activity; it holds a pivotal position across the entire continent. Apothecaries are essentially healers, skilled in concocting potent medicines. Some are also adept at poison-making, and a few sorcerers combine potions and magic to create uniquely potent potions—though these are extremely rare. Potion recipes are all top-tier, many kept secret and never circulated, making potions on the market very expensive.
Finally, there are magical pets. The people of this continent don't particularly enjoy keeping pets, nor do they have a wide variety of pet breeds for entertainment or companionship. Magical pets are primarily cold-blooded creatures; their numbers are small, and they possess some reptilian characteristics, but usually have magical attributes. Legend has it that they originate from the abyss. Those who keep magical pets typically have special status or require their pets to perform certain tasks for them.
There are only two stalls selling magical pets at today's market. Trading magical pets doesn't use a common currency; you need to meet the exchange conditions set by the pet merchants to obtain a pet.
If she can attract pet merchants to set up shop there regularly, her market will easily become famous.
Lin Yi had already sent people to contact these two pet merchants, and he believed there would be a result after today.
"Lord Jiang Yu!" As soon as Jiang Yu and his group arrived at the food area, Uncle John with his loud voice started shouting, and the surrounding people greeted Jiang Yu and his group warmly.
When Jiang Yu arrived at Uncle John's shop, he found a long queue, but one table stood out because only Keslan was sitting there. He had carved out his own territory in the bustling crowd with his aura.
Today he wore a dark purple lace jacket, seemingly trying to blend into the crowd in terms of color, but the outfit was still too flashy and glamorous.
He was slowly munching on his dessert with a fork, managing to make the outdoor food stall feel like a five-star hotel. Sensing Jiang Yu's scrutinizing gaze, Keslan turned around and flashed a bright smile. Used to his quirky demeanor, this sudden sunny disposition felt a little odd to Jiang Yu.
Uncle John noticed the exchange of glances between the two and quickly handed the sugary drink in his hand to Keslan: "Young Master Keslan, here you go. This is the sweetest drink here. Please try it and see what you think."
He then turned to Jiang Yu and asked, "Does Lord Jiang know Young Master Keslan?"
Wow, what a small world! How come Keslan knows Uncle John? Lin Yi was also a little surprised. He looked at Keslan and then looked at Uncle John with a puzzled expression.
It was Keslan who spoke up and explained: "When I was a child, I didn't have enough to eat, and Uncle John secretly fed me. We've kept in touch all these years."
"Young Master Keslan was very cute when he was little. He has always had a tough life." Uncle John seemed to have noticed something and couldn't help but say a few words in Keslan's defense, but he immediately stopped talking after Keslan gave him a cold glance.
Jiang Yu didn't show it on his face, but inwardly he sighed. As a child, he often went hungry, and his life seemed quite difficult. Later, he was even expelled from the royal family. Keslan certainly suffered many setbacks. But now he was the leader of the Owls, which meant he had left behind his past hardships and built his own territory through his own strength. He had finally reaped the rewards of his hard work.
"Lord Jiang Yu, why don't you sit down and have something to eat with us?" Keslan invited with a smile.
"Thank you, but no, I need to check on the other merchants. Yi, you stay with Chief Keslan." Jiang Yu politely declined. Then, following yesterday's plan, she instructed Lin Yi to accompany him.
Lin Yi immediately stepped forward and plopped down next to Keslan without any hesitation, saying in a very familiar manner, "Let them be busy, I will take good care of the chief. By the way, Chief Keslan, what flavor is that pastry you are eating? It looks good, I'd like to have one to try!"
Kaslan stared intently at Lin Yi. What a persistent nuisance! He had the nerve to smile so broadly. He really wanted to find a secluded spot and kill this guy. His thoughts were dangerous, but his words were equally defiant: "Full sugar, do you want some?"
"Full sugar might not work, I don't like things that are too sweet. I think half sugar is just right." Lin Yi propped his head up and then asked Uncle John to give him a less sweet dessert.
Jiang Yu smiled and left with Fan Qingyin and Moya, feeling reassured.