Chapter 176
Haisha leaned against the hot spring pool with her arms supporting the edge of the pool. It was not known whether it was too hot or for some other reason, but a light sweat appeared on her forehead and her face was covered with blush.
This abominable guy told him not to do strange things, but he did it anyway.
After a while, Cheng Yu swam up from the bottom of the hot spring pool, came to Haisha, and asked with a smile, "How is it? I am the first prize winner of the cat petting competition, and my technique is first-class, and I am also good at petting fish."
"It's... it's okay."
Haisha secretly glanced at Cheng Yu, and her charming and handsome face made people sink, and she couldn't help but look at it a few more times.
Seeing Haisha's cute blushing face, Cheng Yu stretched out his hand to hug Haisha's waist and hugged Haisha into his arms.
His palm passed through Haisha's blue curly hair, soft and cold.
Haisha struggled to get rid of Cheng Yu.
But Cheng Yu was too strong, and she couldn't push him away at all.
After struggling for only a moment, Haisha gave up.
Her flawless white arms wrapped around Cheng Yu's neck, and she was close to him.
She asked with a smile: "How is it?"
"You are so annoying~"
Haisha punched Cheng Yu twice, pretending to be angry.
Then she leaned in Cheng Yu's arms, put her arms around Cheng Yu's waist, and took a quiet hot spring bath with Cheng Yu.
The two of them took a two-hour hot spring bath, and walked out of the hot spring pool, feeling refreshed.
"Let's take a bath again tomorrow."
"Yeah~"
The two returned to their respective rooms.
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Another few days passed.
Aphra stayed in her room every day, concentrating on writing her novel.
Meiweier was either basking in the sun in the yard, or pestering Cheng Yu to make delicious food for her. She ate and slept, slept and ate, and was almost raised to be a useless dragon by Cheng Yu.
This morning, Cheng Yu took Mina and Haisha to Jinsha Town for a stroll.
Bailu Island has beautiful scenery. There are mermaid singers singing for free on the island, and there are delicious barbecues. People from major coastal cities come to Bailu Island for tourism.
Jinsha Town is no longer as deserted as it was some time ago. There are many pedestrians on the street, and restaurants, grocery stores, grain stores, snack bars, jewelry stores and other shops are opened on both sides of the street.
Residents of Jinsha Town can both farm and open shops to make money.
The three people walked into Jinsha Town and immediately attracted the attention of people around them.
"Wow, isn't that Miss Haisha? So beautiful."
"It's really Miss Haisha. Not only does she sing well, she's also beautiful."
"Miss Haisha is my goddess."
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Cheng Yu built a simple stage on the beach in front of the manor, and Haisha often sang on the stage.
Many tourists who come to Bailu Island have seen Haisha and heard Haisha sing.
Walking on the streets of Jinsha Town, Haisha is as eye-catching as a popular star.
Being watched by so many people, Haisha felt a little embarrassed. She lowered her head slightly, took Cheng Yu's arm, and leaned on Cheng Yu's arms.
Seeing the beautiful goddess leaning on another man's arms.
In an instant, jealous eyes were cast on Cheng Yu.
A beautiful girl who sings well is indeed particularly eye-catching. Cheng Yu thought to himself.
The spacious bluestone street is enough to accommodate three carriages driving side by side.
However, there are no carriages here, and the streets are full of pedestrians.
Walking to the middle of the street, Cheng Yu saw a large store, and many people walked in.
The sign next to the store reads "Jinsha Casino", and drinks are free.
Cheng Yu remembered that Carter said before that he was going to open a casino in the town, but he didn't expect it to open so soon.
Go into the casino and take a look.
There were four or five people sitting around a table inside. The gambling method on the Celsis continent is simple, which is to simply roll the dice and compare the size. Whoever has the bigger points wins.
"Lord, you are here."
Carter saw Cheng Yu and hurried over to greet him.
"There are a lot of people in your casino."
Cheng Yu looked around the place and saw about 20 to 30 tables of gamblers.
"Bailu Island does not collect taxes, and many gamblers come to the island to gamble." Carter said.
Cheng Yu is a hands-off boss and rarely comes to Jinsha Town.
After hearing what Carter said, he remembered the matter of taxation. Farmers, craftsmen, and merchants in the lord's territory must pay taxes to the lord.
"You are responsible for collecting taxes for me." Cheng Yu said to Carter.
"What is the tax rate? Lord." Carter asked.
Cheng Yu thought about it. The value-added tax rate levied by Huaxia on ordinary enterprises is 13%, and the value-added tax rate levied on small and micro enterprises is 1%. Bailu Island has just started, so levying 1% is enough.
When the people on the island have money, the tax rate will be raised.
"Collect 1%."
It's a symbolic collection.
"So low?"
Carter was a little surprised. The tax rates of other lords were around 20%, but Cheng Yu only collected 1%.
This tax was the same as no tax at all.
"Common prosperity, wealth for the people."
"LordHe is a wise man, admirable. "
Carter found that Cheng Yu's values were completely different from those of ordinary lords. Ordinary lords thought about how to levy heavy taxes and squeeze the wealth of civilians as much as possible, but Cheng Yu thought about keeping the wealth in the hands of the people and leading everyone to get rich together.
It's so lucky to follow such a good lord.
"However, the gambling method here is too simple. Let me teach you a new method." Cheng Yu said, "Get me paper, pen, and scissors."
"Yes, Lord. "
Carter found paper, pen and scissors for Cheng Yu.
How can a casino be without playing cards?
Cheng Yu sat at the table and drew 54 cards on paper, including 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, J, Q, K, A, 4 cards each and big and small jokers.
Of course, Cheng Yu's painting skills are limited. He can draw plum blossoms and square patterns, but the pictures of big and small jokers and the king and queen are very abstract.
Cut out the 54 pieces of paper with scissors.
"Lord, what is this?" Carter asked.
"This is called playing cards, a gambling tool, just like dice." Cheng Yu said, "I just drew a rough outline. You can imitate this deck of cards and make a few better ones."
"How to play?"
"I'll teach you a few simple ways to play. ”
Poker has many different ways to play, and they are different in different parts of the country.
Cheng Yu taught Carter the three most basic ways to play, Golden Flower, Landlord, and Bullfight.
Golden Flower and Bullfight are relatively simple, while Landlord is a little more complicated.
Carter took a small notebook and carefully memorized the ways to play. With more ways to play, the gamblers here will definitely have more fun and the casino will make more money.