Chapter 65: Miss Wind’s Personal Guidance
The next day, when Xu Xiaofeng logged in, she quickly noticed the number of players in the Imperial Capital had skyrocketed.
Even with the game just waking up, you could barely take two steps before bumping into a player.
For many of them, it was their first time seeing Xu Xiaofeng in person. After a brief moment of being starstruck, they quickly swarmed her.
There were self-introductions, long-winded questions, and a few even tried to check Little Loli’s registration, but once they caught a glimpse of her not-so-happy expression, they all took a few steps back, whispering instead.
Hmph! I’m in a bad mood today, so don’t mess with me!
However, those looking to take on quests were still warmly welcomed. Gotta make that cash, after all.
Once you accepted a daily quest, it would automatically reload every day, but to turn in the task, you still needed to run over to her.
Feeling worn out from constantly running through the same quests, Xu Xiaofeng cooked up a plan.
She planted a big sign not far from the East Gate. The sign read: “Please drop your tokens into the box. We’ll tally them up every day at set times.”
The tokens were handkerchiefs—lightweight and easy to handle. After collecting them, she could find a time to return them to Joyce, saving herself a trip to the store.
Then, she hired two NPCs to take turns manning the registration during the day. How perfect!
Even if she wasn’t around, there wasn’t a single blind player dumb enough to cause trouble on her turf.
There had been some in the past, but a group of top-tier players had schooled them. Ever since, she’d become like the head of a protection racket; wherever she went, players had to put on their best smiles.
If anyone acted rude, a wave of her hand would summon someone to deal with them, guaranteed to leave no trace behind.
This whole setup was obviously to save time for her own tasks, primarily leveling up through quests.
Then, she’d occasionally swing by the trading company and, on rare occasions, swap outfits to check up on the bandit base, offering a little guidance on their “customer service.”
Like today, for instance, she had gathered the crew to go out for some light kidnapping.
Morey called everyone together and announced loudly, “Today is the boss lady’s first-time directing a mission! Everyone keep your wits about you, and your eyes sharp!”
““Rawr!!””
“Okay, okay, save your vocal cords; you’re deafening me!”
Xu Xiaofeng looked at the twenty-plus people gathered and felt a wave of nostalgia.
Once upon a time… well, just three days ago, this bunch was a group of simple villagers. And now, even without suits and sunglasses, they could easily be mistaken for seasoned criminals!
Of course, that was just the surface. Deep down, they were still villagers, and the bandit group was as real as a cartoon villain.
“Honestly, in our line of work, it doesn’t matter much when it comes to attitude, acting, or props. The key question is… can anyone tell me what it really is?”
Joyce stepped up and replied, “It’s about having faith! Believing that following the boss lady will lead us to riches and glory!”
““Right!!””
“Wait, what? Joyce, where on earth did you learn that?”
“From a book.”
“A book? Which book?”
“The Five Shortcuts to Success and The Believer’s Heart: Essential Qualities for Building a Super Team.”
“Huh? Where did you get those books?”
“An outsider gave them to me. He showed up three times, and on the second visit, he said he was afraid I’d get bored, so he brought me two books he wrote himself.”
I can’t believe it! Which little rascal did this? What a menace!
Reading such trash will rot your brain!
“Forget those books. Burn them. And the next time that outsider shows up, Morey, keep him busy for three hours as payback for the ‘gift.’”
“Back to the point! The real answer to my earlier question is… vision!”
“Vision?”
“Yep! Vision!” Xu Xiaofeng stood on a table and scanned the crowd, earnestly stating, “You all need the ability to distinguish between fat sheep… I mean, premium consumers and regular consumers!”
At this point, several people were starting to get it.
It’s all about snatching the juiciest—er, I mean, focusing on the best customers!
That’s true; more and more outsiders were showing up every day. Each trip could bring back dozens of people, and with the high demands, there wasn’t enough energy to go around.
“I can assure you, the crowd will only grow. It’s impossible to cater to everyone. So you need to identify and focus on those premium consumers, while letting the regulars go.”
“Of course, you can keep an eye on some of them. They might seem like regulars but could become premium consumers tomorrow. For example, if someone wasn’t picked up yesterday and can’t turn in their quest today, you bet they’ll fork over cash to secure a spot tomorrow!”
“By taking this approach, not only will you conserve your energy and boost efficiency, but there’s another perk too: it will push our clients to upgrade themselves! You can think of it as making them hustle harder.”
Once someone’s motivated, they can accomplish anything!
“Got it?”
““Got it!!””
You got it? In what universe!
Xu Xiaofeng thought as she watched their blissfully confused expressions.
But it’s fine; you can learn through practice!
“Let’s go, team! It’s showtime!”
Before long, Xu Xiaofeng and the twenty she selected found themselves hiding behind a slope near the valley entrance.
They peeked out cautiously to survey the scene.
Lo and behold, the number of impatient people waiting this morning had doubled compared to yesterday.
“See? With this many people today, there’s no way you’ll manage to take them all. So let me teach you—each one of you pick one, remember their number. When it’s time to split the loot tonight, you’ll only get a share from the one you selected.”
Those who pick good customers can earn big bucks; it’s as simple as that. The bandit group doesn’t just feed idle folks; your earnings depend on your skills!
““Understood!””
“While you’re picking customers, first glance at their accessories. If they’re too far away, you might not see well, but when they’re closer, it’ll be easier. Those wearing jewelry are definitely better than those without, and bigger accessories are always better than smaller ones.”
“As for those that look similar, that’s where your experience comes in. The more you split, the more you’ll understand.”
“Once you’ve selected the ones with accessories or if they’re hard to differentiate, then we look at the weapons. Those using staves are top-tier, then comes greatswords, followed by bows. Long swords and daggers? Don’t even bother; they usually belong to rookies or are just there for show.”
“For everything else, just trust your gut. Some gear looks high-end, so ditch the first two criteria and snap it up. Others that look like a set? Typically pretty good too.”
“Of course, there’ll be some who seem low-key but are actually loaded and generous. Just ignore those; no one wants to gamble with that luck.”
Oh, you like to play it low-key, huh? Well, Xu Xiaofeng despises that kind of slyness. If you want to play dirty, then stay hidden!
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