Everything I bought on online shopping platforms was genuine.

Chapter 320 Signing the Contract and the Idea of ​​Establishing a Studio
Longquan sword, forged using ancient methods, can cut through iron like mud; ¥23.4

That's right, this is the 'peerless sword' he bought from the shopping page this morning.

This thing appeared once before, but he bought the [Beginner Tea Master] item back then.

Although a longsword is every boy's dream, when faced with a choice, he still chose skills, since he could buy a longsword online, but he couldn't buy skills.

Subsequent experiences proved that his choice was correct. Although the "Tea Master" skill was only at the beginner level, it was indeed very practical, especially in making it easier for him to gain the favor of the elderly when talking to them.

Now, the tea master has been upgraded to intermediate level, but recently no one has invited him to drink tea, so it hasn't really taken effect.

But when it appeared again, and the quality of the other items was still quite average, Lin Mo decisively bought it. Not only could it fulfill his dream, but he also wanted to gamble on the ancient forging method. What if it turned out to be an antique? Wouldn't he be rich again?

However, although the ancient forging method was successfully completed, it was very different from what he had imagined.

It turns out that not all traditional forging techniques are necessarily superior to modern techniques; in fact, most traditional techniques are not as effective as modern techniques.

Ancient weapons, limited by temperature and materials, could not compare to modern craftsmanship. Their blades were not as bright and shiny as modern swords; instead, they appeared somewhat dull.

Not only that, the style of the longsword was also very ordinary, not at all as gorgeous as he had imagined. This is why Miss Yuan said that he bought this thing from Pinduoduo because the quality was too poor.

The scabbard was made of ordinary wood, and there were no signs of oxidation or historical marks on it, which immediately ruled out the possibility that it was an antique. It looked as if it had just been made in a small private workshop.

However, although the gamble on the 'ancient forging method' failed, the ability to 'cut iron like mud' was undeniable. But after testing, it turned out that this thing could only cut iron; it couldn't cut anything else as well as the kitchen knife in his father's old house, which was rusted thicker than a knife.

Even a stick can make a dent when you swing it at a watermelon, but this thing just won't work; it can't even break the watermelon rind, which is quite amazing.

It's said that there are no weak gods when it comes to concepts, but that's not necessarily true for things at the conceptual level. Anyway, Lin Mo couldn't figure out what this thing could do.

It's true that cutting iron products is amazing, as smooth as a knife cutting through cheese, but the key point is that pure iron products are actually quite rare in modern life. Many metals are now alloys, and many kitchen pots and pans are made of stainless steel, causing this sword to fall from its pedestal.

None of them seem as useful as [Creation of Heaven and Earth: Fission of the Earth], since that thing can also cause the entire building to lose power.

"If you like this thing, just tell me. I have a few of these that I used at comic conventions. They're not sharpened, but they're still better looking than yours!"
"Longquan sword? Tell me, how dare you call this thing a Longquan sword? I told you before, you'll regret it if you try to save a little money. If you really like it, buy it from the official flagship store. It's a bit more expensive, but at least the quality is still good. How much did you spend on this one?" Miss Yuan asked, laboriously sheathing the longsword and casually tossing it onto the sofa.

Upon hearing this, Lin Mo blushed slightly and said somewhat embarrassedly, "Twenty-three yuan and forty cents."

Miss Yuan:
"Why are there both whole and odd amounts? It must have been bought from Pinduoduo. You're not short of money, so why are you being so stingy with yourself?"
Holding millions in your hands, spending a mere twenty-odd yuan to buy things on Pinduoduo, you really have something going for you."

Everyone says she's like a hamster, always hiding things inside her skirt, but she always felt that Lin Mo was the real hamster, always putting money into his own pocket and rarely spending it.

He only spent a lot of money a few times, either to treat her and Liu Ruyan to meals or as initial investment for opening a restaurant. He never spent money on games before, always relying on her financial assistance.

Since they met, she had rarely seen Lin Mo buy her anything other than necessities.

After placing the Longquan sword in the glass display case, Lin Mo sighed and said, "I don't know how hard it is to earn this money. You don't know the cost of living until you're in charge of the household, but I can't. I have to use all my money. Who would have thought I'd run into such an unscrupulous merchant?"

He didn't deny that he hadn't bought it on Pinduoduo, since the price on the shopping page was about the same as on Pinduoduo. "This is what they call being penny-wise and pound-foolish. Besides, it's already like this, why are you still keeping it? Just tidy it up and throw it in the trash can downstairs," Miss Yuan said disdainfully.

Even the Longquan sword, which can't see through a watermelon, is no match for a rolling pin.

"It cost money to buy it anyway, so if it's useless, it's useless. Just keep it as a decoration."

"Besides, I still have the stone ball in your lion's mouth. Tell me, which one is more useless?" Lin Mo pointed to the stone ball in the glass display case on the other side.

Miss Yuan:
He carried the watermelon to the kitchen, picked up a cleaver, and with a swift stroke, killed the watermelon.

Just as the two were engrossed in gossiping, Chuanmei arrived with Wang Chu and his companion.

[Alipay account received 23 yuan]

In the living room, as the notification sound of Lin Mo's Alipay payment arriving rang, Chuanmei placed a contract on the coffee table: "Lao Mo, here's the contract, please sign it."

Chuanmei had previously said that she would discuss cooperation with him after she returned, but she had been busy these past two days and it was delayed until today.

"Are you sure? Let me tell you, even if we don't sign a contract, I'll still draw sketches for you in the future. You're practically giving me a piece of your hard-earned money," Lin Mo asked with a smile, picking up his pen.

Upon hearing this, the Sichuan girl waved her hand and said, "Am I the kind of person who would take advantage of my brothers? Besides, if it were a small matter, it would be fine, but since it involves such a big amount of money, in order for us to continue to cooperate in the future, it's better to have a written contract. Even close brothers should keep clear accounts. Besides, if I gain more fans, I'm the one who benefits."

Seeing that he had said so, Lin Mo didn't stand on ceremony and signed the contract with a wave of his hand.

The contract terms were very lenient. It didn't require him to draw a certain number of sketches per month or guarantee a certain success rate. It simply stated that he would receive a share of the profits from works he participated in or live streams, but not from those he wasn't involved in. It was very simple.

The 230,000 yuan mainly came from the tips received during the two live streams. As for the video where he successfully found his family last time, he didn't receive any tips because there were no ads. However, Chuanmei still included some of that in the total.

"Alright, from now on we're partners," the Sichuan girl said with a smile, holding the contract.

Lin Mo: "That's called a business partner. By the way, you two aren't planning to go to the school job fair next month, are you?"

"Of course, Director Wang and I have also signed a contract. One of us works in front of the camera, and the other works behind the scenes. We're buddies, hehe!" Chuanmei laughed.

Director Wang, standing to the side, was also smiling happily. He hadn't even graduated yet, and he already had a job lined up. How could he not be happy?

Just then, Miss Yuan spoke up: "I've looked at your account, and it has great potential. It's been getting a lot of attention and traffic lately. To be honest, two people are a bit too few. Have you ever thought about setting up a studio and recruiting two more people, like the class monitor and the others?"

If you have any ideas, I can help. We're friends, it would be so much fun hanging out together!

The Sichuan girl's eyes lit up, and she immediately understood a principle: it's good to take shelter under a big tree. So she slid to her knees and shouted, "I'll go through fire and water for you, Sister Yuan!"

Miss Yuan:
Lin Mo:
(End of this chapter)