Quick Transmigration: Underdog Turns out to be Untouchable

Chapter 1072: Chapter 982: Hidden Guard 5

Wei Shuangshuang knew why Zhao Zhengfeng always picked on her, it was just that he resented her for taking him away from Daxia, making it impossible for him to see Meng Jingru again.

In response to Zhao Zhengfeng’s nitpicking and temper tantrums, Wei Shuangshuang pretended not to see or hear him, sending a group of people to take care of Zhao Zhengfeng’s food and drink daily, but ignored everything else, letting him act out, knowing he would calm down once he tired himself out.

Currently, Wei Shuangshuang was busy establishing herself securely. Although she had amassed a sizable amount of gold and silver treasures previously, she couldn’t live off them indefinitely, especially with a large group of subordinates to support, which involved significant expenses.

Nandu Country was a place rich in water resources, and its primary produce was rice. After some thought, Wei Shuangshuang decided to cultivate rice and raise rice fish, enabling her to harvest both rice and fat fish, thus earning a substantial profit.

Moreover, Wei Shuangshuang preferred the customs of Nandu Country more than those of Daxia. Daxia ranked merchants last among scholars, farmers, workers, and merchants, whereas Nandu Country was more open. Merchants did not have a very low status, at least there was no rule that prevented those involved in trade from taking civic exams.

If she was going to do it, she would do it well. Wei Shuangshuang promptly acted decisively, purchasing a large batch of able-bodied laborers through a broker, including adult women, knowing that women in ancient times were hardworking and capable of handling farming tasks and household duties alike, serving well as laborers.

Wei Shuangshuang did not plan to treat women like men, so the purchased female laborers were arranged to do laundry, cook, clean the courtyards, and tend to chickens and pigs—tasks not easy, but certainly easier than fieldwork.

At this time, no one had yet started cultivating rice while simultaneously raising rice fish, making Wei Shuangshuang a pioneer. However, under Wei Shuangshuang’s command were individuals she had either purchased with contracts or bandits subdued by her, so even those well-versed in farming wouldn’t dare oppose Wei Shuangshuang’s decisions.

Under Wei Shuangshuang’s assertiveness, the cultivation of rice along with rice fish breeding was boldly initiated.

The subordinates were busily cultivating rice and breeding rice fish, freeing Wei Shuangshuang from fieldwork after the initial guidance phase.

Wei Shuangshuang was restless, especially with idle time that meant daily awkward stares exchanged with Zhao Zhengfeng. Wei Shuangshuang disapproved of Zhao Zhengfeng’s self-destructive obsession over a woman. Zhao Zhengfeng was also dissatisfied with Wei Shuangshuang for increasingly disregarding him.

To avoid one day getting upset and ending up smashing the nitpicking Zhao Zhengfeng, Wei Shuangshuang decided to find something to occupy herself, to avoid boredom.

Wei Shuangshuang considered many ventures she could pursue, finally deciding to open a grand escort agency. She had never run such a business before, but achieving her life goal—ensuring Zhao Zhengfeng’s safe and peaceful life—was within reach.

Wei Shuangshuang had decided to treat this reincarnation world as a leisure space, doing whatever she wanted, indulging in fun, fully liberating herself.

As for the escort agency idea, Wei Shuangshuang had thought about it in the past, but at that time, either the obsession did not allow her to act freely or she was too entangled to let go and proceed confidently.

This reincarnation world was rare, relaxed, and without entanglements, although Zhao Zhengfeng was present, he only retained the capability to utter some verbal growls since she didn’t take him seriously.

To start an escort agency, staying hidden in the deep mountains would not suffice, thus the previous idea of being a Great Village Chief was instantly dismissed. Wei Shuangshuang left those purchased under contract to farm in the village while she brought along bandit guards and the persistent Zhao Zhengfeng, who insisted on coming along, directly heading for the nearest major city, Yang City.

Yang City was the largest and most prosperous city in Nandu besides Capital City, bustling with trade, many wealthy merchants residing here, making it an ideal place to establish an escort agency.

Wei Shuangshuang used her wealth generously, with no reluctance to spend freely, directly purchasing a large house with three entries and exits in a prime location, intending to remodel it into an escort agency, which would serve as her base.

Before opening for business, to attract attention, Wei Shuangshuang set up a large arena at the agency’s entrance, painting a white circle on it and standing inside it, allowing anyone to challenge her, with a reward of one hundred taels of silver for anyone who could force her out of the circle.

Many perceived Wei Shuangshuang’s decision as arrogance. Since arriving in Nandu, Wei Shuangshuang had reverted to female attire, disliking the disguise as a man, feeling it undermined female identity recognition. She was a woman, so Wei Shuangshuang refused to compromise due to gender disparities causing various inconveniences.

It was like setting up an arena with such rules; if a man did it, people would first react by crediting him for being confident and bold. When it was Wei Shuangshuang, however, the perception turned to her being arrogant, reckless, attention-seeking, with some maliciously speculating she was using this method to lure a wealthy suitor.

Hence, Wei Shuangshuang would rather establish her reputation, acquiring the nickname of a tigress, instead of resorting to the conveniences brought by gender differences by disguising herself as a man.

As the contestant guarding the arena was a woman, many did indeed come to challenge Wei Shuangshuang, ranging from strong men with no skill, to those slightly adept in martial arts, eventually leading to men well-known for their excellent martial arts skills.

Even top escort masters from several reputable agencies in Yang City came to spar with Wei Shuangshuang, yet without exception, they failed to push Wei Shuangshuang out of the circle, instead being thrown off the arena by her.

Wei Shuangshuang held the arena challenge for a full month, from the initial endless stream of challengers to none daring to face her; never once did anyone make Wei Shuangshuang move her feet or step out of the circle, solidifying her reputation.

Nowadays, upon mentioning Wei Shuangshuang, no one cares whether she is male or female; the initial reaction is, ”That martial arts master from Yang City opened an escort agency—the Chief.”

The benefit of a strong reputation is that soon after removing the arena, Wei Shuangshuang received her first job offer. The renowned wealthy Duan Family needed to conduct business in Capital City, transporting valuable goods. Fearing their guard force was insufficient, they specifically ordered the escort agency to accompany and protect them on the journey.