The Wisdom of Thrift and Prosperity is a Trust Commission for Pan Yinhu in Random Play.
Steps[]
- Read Pan Yinhu's DM
- Watch the videotape with Pan Yinhu
Dialogue[]
Read Pan Yinhu's DM[]
(Junior WiseJunior Wise /
REPLYAnything you want, we've got it
Name it and I'll track it down for you, Senior Yinhu
For real? Even the ones that just came out recently?
REPLYWe restock every week!
The new ones are way easier to find than the old ones
Glad I checked with you! So you should have the latest episodes of "We Need You," right?
I've been really busy lately, improving recipes, waiting in lines for flash sales, chasing promos at new shops, plus keeping up with training... Before I knew it, I'd missed the last few episodes of this show.
You know, I'm a die-hard fan of the show - back when I wasn't so busy, I never missed a single episode!
Anyway, could you help me find these videotapes? I'll drop by your store in a bit to grab them.
REPLYOf course!
All ready for you!
(Junior WiseJunior Wise /
Watch the videotape with Pan Yinhu[]
- (Talk to Pan Yinhu)
- Pan Yinhu: Junior (Wise!Wise! /
Belle!Belle!) Sorry to bother you! I brought some gifts for you... uh, fresh eggs, oatmeal, milk and stuff. You and Junior Belle can have them for breakfast. 
Thanks, Senior Yinhu!- Pan Yinhu: Haha, don't mention it! Now, let's get down to business...
The following is recorded in the Partner Archive
"The Wisdom of Thrift and Prosperity"Story Description: Senior Pan visits the video store to watch the latest recorded episodes of "We Need You" and shares various money-saving tips that he's picked up from the show.
- Pan Yinhu: Haha, who would've thought Junior (WiseWise /
BelleBelle) is also a film buff on top of his talent for techniques? You've done me a huge favor by finding this tape! - It's my job after all.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): You're too kind, Senior Yinhu. It's what I do after all. Whether it's new, old, popular, or discontinued, we've got all kinds of tapes.
- Pan Yinhu: You're making me want to sign up for a long-term membership with you folks! That way, I can watch every episode of "We Need You," even if I miss the live broadcast.
- Follow your heart!
- I got you covered!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Follow your heart! Trust me, you won't regret choosing our store. I'll make sure we record every episode so you won't have to catch the broadcasts as they air.
- Pan Yinhu: This is genuinely tempting... I'm not usually the one to splurge, but your words have moved and reassured me, Junior (Wise!Wise! /
Belle!Belle!) I'll sign up for membership! - Thank you for your patronage!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Many thanks, Senior Yinhu! I'll register your details then. Thank you for your patronage!Many thanks, Senior Yinhu! I'll register your details then. Thank you for your patronage! /
You're the best, Senior Yinhu! I'll register your details then. Thank you for your patronage!You're the best, Senior Yinhu! I'll register your details then. Thank you for your patronage!) - Pan Yinhu: Since I'm a member now, can I catch up with the latest "We Need You" episodes here? The sooner I finish them, the better I can plan my next bargain-hunting strategy...
- Of course!
- Bargain-hunting strategy?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Uh, sure. I don't really see the link between your backlog and your bargain-hunting strategy though...Uh, sure. I don't really see the link between your backlog and your bargain-hunting strategy though... /
Sure, go ahead! But, uh... bargain-hunting strategy? What does that have to do with your backlog?Sure, go ahead! But, uh... bargain-hunting strategy? What does that have to do with your backlog?) - Pan Yinhu: Hehe, you'll see soon enough... I'll teach it to you too!
- You start watching the latest episodes of "We Need You" with Senior Yinhu. You see him completely fixated on the screen and muttering thoughtfully to himself. Occasionally, he pulls out a notebook and jots down a few lines...
The notebook is completely packed full of notes by the time you finish. - Pan Yinhu: Well well, these episodes are jam-packed with information! Things will be a lot easier now that I know which companies and stores are hiring!
- What exactly are you getting from this?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (I'm still not really following. What exactly are you getting from this?I'm still not really following. What exactly are you getting from this? /
Senior Yinhu, the information you mentioned... What exactly are you getting from this?Senior Yinhu, the information you mentioned... What exactly are you getting from this?)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (I'm still not really following. What exactly are you getting from this?I'm still not really following. What exactly are you getting from this? /
- What's a lot easier?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Sorry, how exactly are things going to be a lot easier now?Sorry, how exactly are things going to be a lot easier now? /
Senior Yinhu, you mentioned that things will be a lot easier now... What exactly do you mean by that?Senior Yinhu, you mentioned that things will be a lot easier now... What exactly do you mean by that?)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Sorry, how exactly are things going to be a lot easier now?Sorry, how exactly are things going to be a lot easier now? /
- Pan Yinhu: It's the bargain-hunting strategy I mentioned, of course! By watching these job shows, you'll know where the best deals are.
- Pan Yinhu: Typically, companies and stores that put out hiring ads for expansions are in their growth phase. After getting more staff and scaling up, their next step is figuring out how to attract customers.
- Pan Yinhu: So, by keeping an eye on the companies' recent moves, you'll catch all kinds of promotions! Truth be told, that's how Yunkui Summit has been saving and stretching our activity funds!
- Pan Yinhu: Junior (WiseWise /
BelleBelle), your video store also runs on a modest budget, and Proxy work has its ups and downs. How about learning a trick or two on thrift and prosperity from your senior? - Please tell me more!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I'm all ears! Life in New Eridu is certainly filled with surprises... It never hurts to learn more about managing finances.
- Pan Yinhu: Hehe, then remember lesson one: If a store starts hiring at a completely new location, that means it's going to establish a branch there, and big discounts will surely follow!
- Pan Yinhu: For example, JC Pharmacy planned a branch in Waifei Peninsula, where traditional medicine is popular. When I saw their hiring ad on the show, I knew something was up.
- Pan Yinhu: And just as I expected, they opened a store in Failume Heights and gave away a bunch of coupons to pull customers from Peace Herbal. I took the opportunity and stockpiled two years worth of common medicine for everyone... at crazy low prices!
- Pan Yinhu: Another thing is to pay attention to the people these stores are hiring. For example, if a barbershop is hiring apprentices, they'll likely roll out new haircare packages at bargain prices soon — to get the trainees some practice.
- Pan Yinhu: I've always gotten my touch-ups during these promotions. Sure, sometimes you end up with inexperienced apprentices... but the results are decent enough.
- You can't blindly chase cheap deals...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Senior Yinhu, you can't blindly chase cheap deals... What if something goes wrong with your bargain haircut, or if you buy expired food? Those seem like very real risks.Senior Yinhu, you can't blindly chase cheap deals... What if something goes wrong with your bargain haircut, or if you buy expired food? Those seem like very real risks. /
You can't just blindly chase cheap deals, Senior Yinhu... What if you get a bad haircut, or if you buy expired goods? You really oughtta consider this kind of stuff...You can't just blindly chase cheap deals, Senior Yinhu... What if you get a bad haircut, or if you buy expired goods? You really oughtta consider this kind of stuff...) - Pan Yinhu: Well said! And that leads to my third lesson: Bargain-hunt in moderation and don't be greedy. You'll end up the loser if you hyperfocus on chasing cheap deals.
- Pan Yinhu: Apart from the barbershop incident... There was this upstart company specializing in Thiren apparel. They advertised everywhere and opened up branches, and then came the hyped-up and flashy opening promotions.
- Pan Yinhu: I figured I could grab some cheap everyday clothes, so I placed a bunch of orders. Turns out, it was all a scam! The company took all my Dennies and vanished within days!
- Pan Yinhu: This marks one of the darkest stains on my thrifty career. Ever since, I always make sure to do thorough background checks before spending at these places.
- Pan Yinhu: Oh, there I go again... Apologies, Junior (WiseWise /
BelleBelle), for taking up your time with my boring rambling. It's one of the only things I'm good at... It's all I know... - Not at all!
- It was very useful!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Not at all! Your lessons are practical and taught me how to make good use of daily info that I took for granted. It was very useful.
- Pan Yinhu: Really?... Good! If there are any other thrifty tips you want to learn, come ask me anytime. There are plenty more where that came from!
- Pan Yinhu: That said, you don't have to worry about expenses during your time at Suibian Temple — I'll take care of all your daily needs, haha!
- (Idle)
- Pan Yinhu: From now on, we're bargain-hunting buddies!
- (Talk to Pan Yinhu again, optional)
- Pan Yinhu: Now that I've shared these tips with you, we're officially money-saving buddies! If I catch wind of any sweet deal,s I'll be sure to let you know right away!
Other Languages[]
| Language | Official Name |
|---|---|
| English | The Wisdom of Thrift and Prosperity |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 节流生财的智慧 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 節流生財的智慧 |
| Japanese | 節約術と貯金のコツ |
| Korean | 절약의 지혜 Jeoryagui Jihye |
| Spanish | La sabiduría del ahorro |
| French | Sagesse des petites économies |
| Russian | Мудрость экономии и накопления Mudrost' ekonomii i nakopleniya |
| Thai | ปรัชญาการประหยัดเพื่อความมั่งคั่ง |
| Vietnamese | Kiến Thức Tiết Kiệm Để Làm Giàu |
| German | Die Weisheit des Sparens |
| Indonesian | Kearifan dalam Menghemat dan Menghasilkan Uang |
| Portuguese | A Sabedoria da Economia e da Prosperidade |
Change History[]
Released in Version 2.0