This is a style of clothing that no one has ever seen before, instantly captivating everyone present. The women at the scene fell in love with this dress and longed to possess one immediately!
John stood behind the queen, leaned close to her ear, and gently whispered, “Your Majesty, wearing this dress, you will surely be the most beautiful fairy!”
The queen paused in surprise, her cheeks flushing.
Before she could respond, John informed her, “All the clothes on display tonight belong to you, Your Majesty.”
The queen looked astonished and asked how this came to be.
John, not hiding anything, straightforwardly explained, “That Eastern merchant wants to partner with me and open a store in the Sun Never Sets empire. I requested half of the profits, and he agreed.”
The queen nodded, commenting, “He is a very ambitious businessman. I hope more and more foreigners can come to the Sun Never Sets to trade. Only then can our economy truly flourish.”
Ultimately, the queen had accepted the proposal from the parliament and delivered a speech encouraging the attack on the Eastern power because trade issues had not been resolved. It was better to go to war and force the opponent to capitulate. If the two countries could engage in long-term trade, why would the queen need to start a war?
Seizing this opportunity, John suggested, “However, for foreigners to come to trade in the Sun Never Sets, it isn’t an easy matter. After all, the seas harbor many complex situations. If we in the Sun Never Sets can safeguard the interests of these foreign merchants and ensure smooth trading, I believe that there will be increasingly more foreign trade!”
The queen pondered seriously, feeling that John’s words made a lot of sense. To regain her speaking power in the parliament and ensure they listened to her, she must come up with beneficial policies for the nation.
On the display stage, model after model emerged clad in gorgeous clothing, paired with light music and explanations of the designs, exciting everyone in attendance. They couldn’t wait to snatch up an item to wear themselves!
The queen and the princesses especially adored these outfits.
In addition to women’s clothing, there were also exhibits of men’s clothing. The design blended Western styles with Eastern embroidery, giving an upscale and elegant flair to the suits.
The queen suddenly felt that these suits would be perfect for John and hoped he would wear them.
The princes also admired the suits, whispering about whether they could be custom-made for them.
John overheard their discussions, envisioning a future where all aristocrats wore clothes he managed, and he felt elated! Money, money, money! He would soon have endless wealth!
Zhang Fang described a wonderful dream for John, telling him he could become the world’s richest man! As someone from humble beginnings, the idea of one day standing at the pinnacle of success and becoming a legend was impossible for anyone to resist!
Thus, John had to uphold Zhang Fang’s interests. Protecting Zhang Fang’s interests equated to safeguarding his own. Moreover, he had to ensure the young man remained safe! If anything happened to him, wouldn’t John’s dream of becoming the world’s richest person be shattered?
Finally, all the models lined up on stage for a collective showcase, striking poses. As the organizer and clothing supplier, Zhang Fang took to the stage to introduce himself in fluent foreign languages, discussing his upcoming sale of branded clothing in the Sun Never Sets.
Everyone was curious about this young man. After all, this fashion gala had been a visual feast. He had brought so many exquisite garments that opened their eyes to new possibilities. Previously, people only knew that the porcelain, tea, and silk from the Eastern power were valuable. They never expected that the fabrics from the Eastern countries could be designed into such varied and unique clothing styles!
The queen felt she should express her stance; after all, the fashion gala had been quite successful, especially since it was John’s business. She stood up, signaling John to hand her a microphone.
John quickly arranged for the microphone. All eyes turned to the queen.
With a teasing tone, the queen announced, “I apologize, everyone, but I have purchased all the clothes showcased tonight. If you like them, please contact this Eastern merchant next time to place your orders! We welcome merchants from the East to trade in our Sun Never Sets! Here, as long as you follow our laws, you can trade freely!”
Zhang Fang smiled and responded, “Thank you, Your Majesty! I will diligently manage the clothing business.”
The crowd was astonished, looking at this Eastern youth. Upon learning that all the lavish clothing had been bought by the queen, they felt a bit disappointed but didn’t complain. Now they were eager to see which of the nobles would get to snag the next batch of exquisite clothing!
After the event, the orders Zhang Fang received were as thick as a book! He was so busy that he didn’t finish documenting the orders until midnight.
Manager Wei and his team couldn’t stop smiling.
“Fifth Young Master, we have succeeded!”
Zhang Fang casually replied, “This is just the beginning.”
Only by resolving shipping safety issues could this trade route be fully opened!
In the following days, John took Zhang Fang to visit several members of the parliament, delivering numerous generous gifts. He also promised to share a portion of future business profits with them. This action earned him the goodwill of the parliament members, who warmly welcomed and supported Zhang Fang’s business endeavors.
The George family felt a significant sense of crisis upon learning of this development. They wanted to unite with parliament members to resist this merchant, Zhang Fang. However, these parliament members had accepted benefits from Zhang Fang, so they were unwilling to target him. They preferred to sit on the fence, leaving the George family to contend with Zhang Fang alone.
The George family realized they couldn’t sit idly by. With Zhang Fang’s arrival and the success of the clothing gala, the brand he created was firmly establishing itself in high society, posing a significant threat to the George family.
Initially, John’s brother was compelled to stay close to Zhang Fang. However, after tasting Eastern cuisine, he found it quite enjoyable to be around Zhang Fang! Now, even though Zhang Fang was trying to send him away, he didn’t want to leave!
One day, while John’s brother was eating with Zhang Fang, the doorbell rang.
Manager Wei went to answer it, as he had already gathered information on the George family. Upon seeing the photos of the main members of the George family, he recognized the visitor as one of their own, quickly shutting the door and returning to Zhang Fang’s side, nervously saying, “Fifth Young Master, someone from the George family has come. They mean trouble!”