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Chapter 40: The Anderson Auction Was About to Begin.

“Fourth: …”

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“I think that’s about all I wanted to say; if anything changes in the future, I’ll consider new rules.”

Rein smiled inwardly as he watched the women’s spirits sink.

This is exactly what I wanted.

Now that the rod had been used, it was time for some sweet dates.

“Although the rules are stricter, there are still benefits.”

Rein poured out the iced tea in his cup and refilled it with hot tea.

After taking a few sips to soothe his throat, he continued.

“First, from now on the Illusory Dream Pavilion will award monthly, quarterly, and annual prizes.”

“Every month, whoever earns the most gold coins for the pavilion will receive a monthly prize, which is an extra 30 percent of the coins they earn.”

“The quarterly prize is assessed every three months and awards 40 percent of the coins earned during those months.”

“The annual prize is evaluated once a year; not only does it reward 50 percent of the coins earned in that year, but I’ll also give an additional bonus.”

Rein made slight adjustments to the rewards he had previously offered at his company.

The women listened to Rein’s novel reward system, and their depressed moods gradually lifted.

After all, they had never seen such a reward system before, and it was indeed the best one they had ever encountered.

They began to whisper among themselves one by one.

Margaret listened to Rein’s new regulations and was momentarily stunned.

Although the rules were stricter than before.

But with these benefits and the prizes in mind, the women would undoubtedly spare no effort to earn as much money as possible for the Illusory Dream Pavilion.

Rein watched the women whispering with interest and set down the teacup he was holding.

“Alright, I’ll give you all a day off today, and that’s all I have to say.”

“Yes, Master.” After understanding the situation, the women left the hall and returned to their rooms.

Watching the women depart, Rein slowly rose from his chair.

Seeing Rein about to leave, Margaret hurriedly opened the main doors of the Moulin Rouge.

“Please take care, Young Master Rein.”

…

Just as he returned to the House Gray manor, Rein was summoned by Fude.

In Fude’s office, Fude frowned as he looked at the information recorded in the account book.

The book clearly showed that Rein had spent 1.3 million gold coins that very morning.

Watching Rein enter the office, Fude squinted and questioned him.

“1.5 million gold coins!? You’re really bold, huh?”

“House Gray’s annual tax revenue is only just over 17 million; you’ve taken a tenth in one go?”

Faced with Fude’s questioning, Rein curled his lip.

“I used it to acquire the Moulin Rouge from the Morris family.”

Hearing Rein’s words, Fude was stunned.

Moulin Rouge?

“That brat from the Morris family actually traded it to you? Didn’t he say he wouldn’t accept anything less than three million?” Fude asked, his tone full of disbelief.

Rein immediately took out the deed to the Moulin Rouge.

“He did, and the deed is now in my hands.”

Fude gasped as he looked at the deed in Rein’s hand.

In a flash, he was at Rein’s side, taking the deed from him to examine it.

After a moment, he finally registered what he was seeing.

Damn, it seems real; the kid didn’t lie to me.

Once he realized the truth, Fude’s stern face immediately broke into a smile.

“Ahem, ah, so you were handling proper business, Rein. Very good; you’ve finally started thinking about the family.”

Seeing his father change his expression so quickly, Rein snatched the deed from Fude’s hand.

“What are you doing? When did I say it was for the family? This is my own property.”

Fude said nothing at the news, thinking it was still his family’s.

He assumed Rein was expressing dissatisfaction over their earlier misunderstanding.

Seeing the deed in Rein’s hand proved that Rein was indeed engaging in legitimate business rather than frivolous spending.

Fude’s anxieties settled at once.

He then took an exquisite invitation from the Aetheric Device.

“Oh, by the way, here’s the invitation to the Anderson Auction in two days. I heard from Eve that you’re going, so here you are.”

“Coincidentally, I have to return to the family territory in two days to select some people for the Secret Realm, so I won’t go to the auction. You’ll go on my behalf.”

Rein nodded and accepted the invitation.

Then Fude continued.

“Jonas will accompany you to this auction; he’s very experienced, and if he comes across anything valuable, he’ll let you know.”

“The family has allocated 20 million gold coins; buy what you can but don’t force it if you can’t afford it.”

Fude gave Rein a flurry of instructions, afraid that Rein might cause trouble while he was away from Royal City.

Rein curled his lip and said, “Mm-hmm, got it.”

“Alright, that’s all I have to say. Behave yourself while I’m not in Royal City, and stop messing with Sophia, understood?”

“Mm-hmm.”

Seeing Rein’s halfhearted reply, Fude imitated him and curled his own lip.

“Okay, you can go now.”

Rein nodded and then pushed open the office door and went upstairs.

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Before long, the day of the Anderson Auction arrived.

The academy was very quiet that day.

Both teachers and students… mostly nobles… had gone to the largest auction house in Royal City to attend the Anderson Auction.

Anderson Auction: an auction held by the mercantile Anderson family.

The Anderson family had traded for generations, operating for years among the Empire, the Federation, the Kingdom, and other major powers.

Their influence was moderate, and they had no ambition for domination.

Moreover, the Anderson Auction they held always featured some rare treasures.

Therefore, various major powers allowed them to do business and hold auctions on their own territory.

That morning, Rein quickly got ready.

Seeing Ellie standing proudly by his side and noticing the resentful glances directed at her, Rein smiled slightly.

When he saw the maids pouting around him, Rein felt helpless.

“Alright, alright, go get ready; let’s go together.”

At their Young Master’s words, the maids immediately let out joyous squeals.

“Yay, we’re going to the auction.”

“Young Master is so good~”

“Yes, Young Master is the best.”

Each maid gave her morning kiss to Rein.

Before long, the maids were neatly dressed.

Having changed out of their maid uniforms, each displayed a different personal style.

Seeing the maids ready, Rein led them downstairs.

Downstairs, Jonas had been waiting for some time.

Jonas looked at the fluttering maids descending from above, paused briefly, then smiled without saying anything.

Fiona, standing beside Jonas, pouted slightly.

He really is a flirt.

Then the group boarded the carriage.

Because Rein had brought too many people, they couldn’t fit into one carriage.

Jonas had to prepare another carriage.

Then, with the family knights in tow, the two carriages set off slowly toward Royal City.

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