The Great Tang Dynasty's Trans-Dimensional Conference: Little Rhinoceros Arrives

After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Lin Fan let the three little princesses sit and rest first, then turned around and went back to the kitchen to start cleaning.

"Brother Lin Fan, let me help you."

Just as Lin Fan put the dishes into the sink, Chang Le's voice came from the kitchen doorway.

However, before Lin Fan could refuse, Chang Le had already rolled up his sleeves and walked in.

Seeing this, Lin Fan quickly stepped aside and stopped Chang Le.

"It's alright, Chang Le, you don't need to worry about these things. Just go and watch TV with Si Zi and the others. I'll get ready quickly."

Chang Le didn't respond at all when she heard Lin Fan's words.

The next second, he used his size advantage to squeeze through the gap and arrive at the sink.

"Brother Lin Fan, how should I wash this?"

Looking at the sink full of bowls and chopsticks, Chang Le didn't know where to start.

Seeing this, Lin Fan shook his head with a wry smile: "Changle, it's just washing dishes, you really don't need to help."

Upon hearing this, Chang Le instinctively clasped her hands together, her expression somewhat awkward.

"But I always trouble you, Brother Lin Fan, when I come here. If I don't do something for you, I always feel bad."

In Chang Le's eyes, she was no longer as young as her two younger sisters.

Children can enjoy the fruits of labor without putting in any effort, but she is different.

Lin Fan has helped them a lot during this time, and she really can't just take it all for granted.

Hearing Chang Le's explanation, Lin Fan could feel some of the pressure she was under.

Thinking of this, Lin Fan stopped refusing.

"Okay, then I'll wash it the first time, and you can do the subsequent washing."

"Okay!" Hearing that she could help, Chang Le happily raised her head.

Under Lin Fan's guidance, Chang Le "finally" washed the dishes for the first time in over ten years of his life.

"By the way, Brother Lin Fan, why don't you hire some servants to help you?"

Chang Le has come to the modern world many times, but every time, no matter what the matter is, Lin Fan always does it personally.

Lin Fan did most of the work himself, including things like grocery shopping, cooking, laundry, sweeping, and cleaning.

"Why not hire a servant?" This was the first time Lin Fan had ever heard anyone ask this question in all his years of life.

However, it seemed quite natural that the person asking the question was Chang Le.

After all, as a member of the royal family, he has never lacked servants since childhood.

This reminded Lin Fan of a famous saying: "Why don't they eat meat porridge?"

Of course, Lin Fan had no intention of belittling Chang Le.

Ultimately, it's just a matter of different perceptions between two people with different identities.

Lin Fan thought about it and realized that the root of the problem could be summed up in one word: "poverty!"

"Brother Lin Fan...?" Seeing that Lin Fan hadn't spoken, Chang Le raised her hand and waved it in front of his eyes.

"Hmm." Lin Fan immediately snapped out of his thoughts and quickly shook his head with a smile.

"Excuse me, I was just thinking about how to answer. Actually, this question is very simple. Would ordinary people in ancient times hire maids or servants for no reason?"

Upon hearing this, Chang Le tilted her head and blinked. "Yes, it's a very normal thing, isn't it?"

In Chang Le's view, if this were in the Tang Dynasty, let's not even talk about high-ranking officials or noble families.

Even families with a little money would usually hire one or two helpers.

As for Lin Fan, even if he says he is an ordinary person and may not have much power, he doesn't seem to lack money, right?

This is why Chang Le was puzzled by this question.

Forehead....

Upon hearing Chang Le's words, Lin Fan was at a loss for words.

After all, my parents have been responsible for my life since I was a child.

Am I supposed to call them now and ask them why they didn't hire a nanny before?

Forget it, just think about this in your heart.

Lin Fan knew that if he dared to make the call, the consequences would be far beyond what he could bear.

After all, if he were to actually ask that question, wouldn't it be tantamount to mocking his parents for not working hard to earn money when they were young?

However, Lin Fan felt it was necessary to explain the issue of Chang Le.

Clearing his throat, Lin Fan continued:

"Actually, this problem is not complicated. In modern times, unless one's personal or family circumstances are very good..."

"Otherwise, most families wouldn't hire a maid, as it's a considerable expense. Do you understand?"

"Oh, I see." Chang Le stuck out her tongue playfully, looking as if she had just realized something.

However, her admiration for Lin Fan had only deepened at this moment.

Lin Fan didn't say anything more. Hearing Xiao Sizi's laughter coming from the living room, and with Chang Le suddenly bringing up this issue, an idea suddenly popped into his mind.

In the future, Xiao Sizi will definitely have more and more time to spend with me.

After all, he was a boy, and although Xiaosizi was still a child, there were times when it would be inconvenient for him.

Thinking of this, Lin Fan turned to look at Chang Le.

"Chang Le, what do you think about bringing someone from the Tang Dynasty to take care of Little Si Zi?"

"what?"

Chang Le didn't react at first, but after thinking about it carefully, it didn't seem like a bad idea.

"That's fine, but we need to talk to Father and Mother about this first. The most important thing is, who should come?"

Lin Fan thought for a moment and shook his head. This person was definitely not someone he could decide.

"We'll see how your father and the others arrange things then. In any case, they'll definitely need to be people we can trust."

"Okay, I'll tell my mother when I get back."

Without saying anything more, the two of them quickly finished cleaning because they had to go out in the afternoon.

"Sizi, Chengyang, turn off the TV quickly, we need to get ready to go to the wholesale market."

"Okay, we're here."

Xiao Sizi quickly turned off the TV, then ran to the door and put on her shoes in no time.

Lin Fan brought the three little princesses back to the market they had visited before.

With a clear objective, the group headed straight for the small commodity wholesale area.

Before long, following the signs, Lin Fan easily found a shop.

Upon entering the store, Lin Fan saw a child of about 6 or 7 years old engrossed in playing a mobile game.

"Little friend, are any adults home?"

Without even looking up, the child shouted, "Old Deng, we have a customer! Come out and greet them!"

Hearing the child's loud voice, Lin Fan almost choked on his own saliva.

No? Are all kids these days this brave?

A short while later, a middle-aged man came out of the back door. Seeing that the child was still playing with his phone, he snatched it away in the next second.

"What are you doing? You have business to do and you don't even know how to serve customers."

Seeing his phone being taken away, the kid immediately became angry and rushed forward to snatch it back, shouting as he did so.

"You can play the ball up there! Now get back to your room and do your homework. You're not getting dinner until you finish!"

Upon seeing this, Lin Fan immediately prepared to retreat with the three little princesses.

Seeing this, the shop owner quickly ran over, beaming, and said:

"Hehe, sorry to make you laugh, but whatever you need, I have it all!"

Since the boss had already come out, Lin Fan had no choice but to stop.

"Um, do you guys have flashlights here? The kind that only needs batteries."

"Yes, yes, yes, I have plenty, please wait a moment." The boss said, putting his phone in his pocket and running inside quickly.

Seeing that he couldn't get it now, the little boy turned around and looked at Lin Fan and his group.

Everything was fine at first, until he saw Cheng Yang behind Lin Fan, and his eyes suddenly lit up.

Lin Fan, who was at the front, noticed this as well and quickly used his body to block Cheng Yang.

Chengyang was confused and looked around until he saw the little boy's gaze not far away.

The little boy, being naturally outgoing, quickly ran up to Lin Fan with a grin.

"Hey sis, wanna play King of Glory? Want me to carry you to higher ranks? I'm a pro at Li Bai!"

Chengyang was completely bewildered. She had no idea what the child in front of her was talking about, so she could only look up at Lin Fan with curiosity.

"Holy crap, is this world a little too wild?" Lin Fan thought to himself.

Before Lin Fan could even speak, the boss came running out, carrying several boxes in his hands.

"Young man, take a look, here are a few styles, which one do you like?"

"Boss, how about you dye your son's hair?" Lin Fan blurted out his thoughts without thinking.

"Huh? What kind of hair dye?"

The boss stared blankly at Lin Fan, then turned to look at his son.

"Ahem, it's nothing, it's nothing. Let me check the flashlight first."

As Lin Fan spoke, he quickly picked up a box and opened the packaging. The flashlight was made of metal, looked very sturdy, and had a suitable weight.

The advantage of this type of battery-powered flashlight is that you can simply replace the battery when it runs out of power, since there's no way to recharge it in the Tang Dynasty.

Moreover, Lin Fan believes he could make a lot of money just from batteries.

"These are all waterproof, have a beautiful electroplated appearance, and are equipped with strong LED lights. Most importantly, they are durable and energy-saving."

Seeing that Lin Fan was interested, the boss immediately began to introduce the business.

"Um, are there... models that aren't so energy-efficient?"

"Huh?" The boss looked at Lin Fan in astonishment.

He thought to himself, "What is Lin Fan saying? Everyone else buys energy-saving models, are you trying to be unconventional?"

Lin Fan also noticed the problem and quickly coughed to cover up his embarrassment.

"It's alright, it's alright, never mind. How much do you sell one of these for?"

"The wholesale price for these is at least fifteen yuan each, which is a great deal. My price is already considered cheap."

Lin Fan thought for a moment and then asked, "Since it's wholesale, can the price be lowered if I buy more?"

The shopkeeper chuckled. "I already said it's wholesale, and you still want a discount? You're dreaming, young man."

"Okay, if you buy in bulk, I'll give you an extra 50 cents off. This price is really too high to negotiate!"

Lin Fan thought for a moment and nodded. Even a discount of 50 cents would be fine; every little bit helps.

He then turned to Chang Le and asked, "Chang Le, how many do you think are appropriate to buy for the first time? Approximately how many people live in your area?"

Chang Le hadn't expected Lin Fan to ask her that question. After thinking for a moment, she whispered:

"How about we buy a hundred to try?"

One hundred? Lin Fan thought that might be too few, and were there really that few rich people in the Tang Dynasty?

"Fine, since we're going to buy, we might as well buy more," Lin Fan thought with a smile as he looked at the shop owner.

"Okay, boss, give me five hundred first."

"How many? Five hundred?"

The boss looked Lin Fan up and down, somewhat surprised.

He's seen plenty of people buying dozens at a time, but this is the first time he's ever seen someone buy five hundred at once.

"What? Don't you have that much stock?" Seeing the boss's surprise, Lin Fan asked tentatively.

"Yes, of course we have it. Don't let my small shop fool you, we have plenty of stock."

"Since I'm buying so much at once, could you give me a discount? And if you can, I'll keep buying from you."

"What? You want it cheaper?"

Lin Fan nodded blankly.

The shop owner considered for a moment and continued, "Okay, since you're buying so much, I'll give you an extra dollar off, is that alright?"

Seeing the boss's somewhat guilty look, Lin Fan knew that the price was still a bit high, but since the price had already been lowered twice, he couldn't ask for more.

Thinking of this, Lin Fan nodded, feigning reluctance.

"Alright, this price it is."

"Hehehe, okay, okay, wait a moment, I'll go get the goods for you right away."

It's rare to encounter such a big client, and the boss couldn't be happier at that moment.

Looking down, Lin Fan saw that the little boy was still staring at Chengyang, so he immediately called out to the boss.

"Boss, your son hasn't done his homework yet, has he? Why don't you make him do it quickly? Tomorrow's Monday."

Upon hearing this, the boss's pleasant mood was instantly extinguished, and he immediately grabbed the little boy and walked to the back.

"You little brat, I told you, you're not allowed to eat until you finish your homework."

Under Chengyang's watchful gaze, the little boy wore a look of resignation, gritting his teeth and remaining completely silent throughout.

"Brother Lin Fan, what are you doing?" Xiao Sizi tugged at Lin Fan's trouser leg and asked curiously.

"Homework is the assignments your teacher gives you when you're in school, understand?"

Little Sizi nodded as if she understood, but she had never been to school and would never understand these things.

A short while later, the boss came out with two boxes on a trolley.

"By the way, handsome, besides this one, would you like to choose something else? Wouldn't it be a bit too monotonous to just have one?"

Lin Fan shook his head. People in the Tang Dynasty would be surprised enough to see even the most ordinary flashlight, so they wouldn't care whether it was monotonous or not.

However, if sales are good in the future, there will be more options available, but for now, it's definitely not necessary.

"Okay, let's add each other's contact information. You can call me anytime if you need anything."

The boss stopped pushing the cart, took out his phone, and was extremely enthusiastic towards a big customer like Lin Fan, whom he might not meet even once a year.

"Okay, my surname is Lin, what's your name, Boss?"

"My surname is Gui, the Gui of Guizhou."

Expensive? Lin Fan thought to himself, this surname is quite rare, and then spoke again.

"By the way, Mr. Gui, if I need anything else in the future, is home delivery no problem?"

"No problem, these are minor issues. We guarantee your service will satisfy you!"

The boss readily agreed with a smile.