I, The Janitor! Chapter 706: The Seller and the Negotiator - Novel Cool

Chapter 706: The Seller and the Negotiator

Chapter 706: The Seller and the Negotiator

"Waaah, thank goodness you're here, Sister-in-Law!"

After being rescued from the furious Anna by the Princess, Melanie buried her face in her sister-in-law's ample bosom, tears welling up as she vowed, "I'll never forget this life-saving favor, even if I lose all my teeth. Waaah, is my bottom swollen?"

"Er... It seems a little swollen..."

Lifting Melanie's skirt slightly to check the situation, Princess Veronica offered comforting words with a sympathetic look, "Don't worry, I'll have a maid take you to apply some ointment later, and the swelling will go down in an hour or two."

"Waaah, you're so kind, Sister-in-Law."

Melanie's chubby arms instinctively wrapped around Princess Veronica's neck, and with a heart full of gratitude, she sniffed and then clenched her teeth, promising, "I'll definitely repay your kindness. When you and my brother have a baby, I... I can let him copy my homework for free! I won't even charge a copper wheel!"

"..."

Thank you for your kind offer, but that's really not necessary...

Princess Veronica couldn't help but feel a mix of laughter and tears at Melanie's generous promise. Sneaking a glance at Anna, who was still fuming nearby, she shifted to a position that wouldn't touch Melanie's bottom and held her in her arms. Lowering her voice, she gently asked, "Melanie, can you tell me why you're so eager to make money?"

"Um..."

Hearing the princess's question, Melanie hesitated for a moment, seemingly reluctant to answer. But considering the value of her life-saving sister-in-law's words, she eventually whispered reluctantly, "My family used to be very poor. Anna almost... well, let's just say that because of a lack of money. Now, it seems like my brother will never be short of money again, but I still feel that it's best to have more..."

So, was it because of the lack of money in the past that almost led to the loss of her sister, causing this child to have a sense of financial insecurity?

"Oh, and one more thing!"

As Princess Veronica's eyes softened, Melanie suddenly straightened her neck, her eyes sparkling as she whispered, "I get especially happy when counting money. It's even more exciting than seeing William being scolded by Anna! And I love the sound of money, the jingling of coins in my pocket is even more beautiful than the songs Miss Lisa sings for us!"

"..."

Alright, there was indeed a sense of security, but ultimately, this was a born little money-lover!

Princess Veronica couldn't help but raise her hand and gently pinch Melanie's egg-shaped face as she watched her eyes light up at the mention of counting money. Smiling wryly, she winked at Melanie behind Anna's back.

"The right pillar is definitely out of the question. Anna will be keeping an eye on you tomorrow. If you dare run in that direction again, she'll snatch the bouquet for sure... How about we change our agreement to the left pillar instead?"

"?!?!"

Seeing Princess Veronica's beaming expression, Melanie opened her mouth in surprise, then exclaimed with delight, "Sister-in-law?! Do you mean...?"

"Shh! Shh!"

After sneaking a glance at Anna, who was anxiously questioning her attendant about the wedding process, Princess Veronica signaled for silence with her finger and then extended her pinky, grinning as she spoke to the delighted Melanie, "Keep it down, or Anna might hear us... Come on, pinky promise!"

"!!!"

Melanie quickly extended her finger, hooking it with Princess Veronica's soft pinky, and then they pressed their thumbs together to seal the deal. Overjoyed, Melanie hugged the princess's neck and planted a firm kiss on her cheek.

"You're the best, Sister-in-Law! My fondness for you is already at 43.96% of my love for my brother!"

Hmm? Is it only forty percent? And where did you get that precise figure down to two decimal places?

Watching Melanie declare with conviction that the princess was now her third favorite person, Princess Veronica, unable to fully win over her little sister-in-law but only gaining her 43.96% affection, couldn't help but pinch Melanie's face again, smiling wryly as she asked, "What if I offer to endorse your bouquet for free and help you sell it?"

"Fifty percent? Is that possible?"

"Yes! Absolutely!"

Upon hearing Princess Veronica's words, Melanie couldn't help but exclaim, then promised excitedly:

"If you don't want the dividend, it might even be possible to get up to sixty percent!"

You little rascal, even daring to set a price for your own favorability.

Veronica gently patted Melanie's bottom to steady her as she danced with joy, and said with a smile:

"I definitely can't help you with endorsements; the old-fashioned royalty would go crazy. But if you can get William to call me 'big sis,' I can give you an allowance from my own pocket."

"Hmm..."

After hearing Princess Veronica's words, Melanie's eyes lit up, but then her face fell in disappointment as she replied:

"Never mind, then..."

Hmm?

Veronica was surprised to see the usually money-loving Melanie refuse her proposal. She gently lifted Melanie's bottom, curious about her decision, and asked:

"Why not? Don't you have the confidence to get William to call me 'big sis' too?"

"No, it's not that..."

Melanie shook her head, refusing with a determined expression, and said:

"William will change his mind tomorrow, but big brother said that taking other people's money is a very bad thing. Except for him and Anna, we must never take money from others, because that money will cost us something far more important."

"I see..."

Looking at Melanie, who was clearly tempted but firmly refused her proposal, Princess Veronica couldn't help but lean in and rub her smooth little face. She then handed Melanie over to a passing maid and squatted down, smiling as she said:

"Then I'll give the money to your big brother, and he can give you an allowance... Go now, apply some ointment and get a good night's sleep. Your task tomorrow is very important!"

"Okay!"

After considering Princess Veronica's proposal, Melanie realized that she could get the allowance. Forgetting the pain in her bottom, she grabbed the maid's hand and left the fitting room, only to see...

"Hmph!"

William, being led by another maid, was waiting for her outside. Melanie's happy face turned dark, and she glared at him angrily.

"Traitor! You won't get any dividends!"

"Dividends?"

William, who was memorizing the palace's layout, was taken aback by Melanie's words. He looked up at her, surprised, and asked:

"Did Princess Veronica agree to give you the bouquet again?"

"Huh?!"

Melanie was surprised that William had guessed the situation just from her hint. She covered her mouth in dismay.

However, she quickly recovered and became confident again, knowing that not only did Princess Veronica support her, but Anna would also be sleeping with the princess tonight, so William wouldn't be able to tattle on her.

"Yes! Princess Veronica promised me. We have an agreement, and tomorrow she'll throw the bouquet to the left pillar!"

After proudly stating the agreement with Princess Veronica, Melanie tugged at her lower eyelid and stuck her tongue out at her brother, who had lacked foresight:

"Haha! You'll regret it! You could've gotten thirty percent of the dividends just by keeping quiet, but now I won't even give you a single copper wheel!"

"Let's not worry about dividends for now."

After seeing Melanie's smug expression, William raised his eyebrows slightly. He calmly asked:

"I'd like to clarify something. When you said Princess Veronica would throw the bouquet to the left pillar, do you mean her left or the left side of the entire ceremonial hall?"

"Duh!"

Melanie scoffed and replied confidently:

"That's an obvious question. Of course, it's her... um... or... or..."

"Or, you might need some help."

William straightened his bow tie, puffed out his little chest, and calmly held up three fingers.

"The pillars in the ceremonial hall are surely arranged in pairs. Give me thirty percent, and I'll help you secure the other pillar."

"..."

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(End of Chapter)

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