Doted By The Regent King-Chapter 566: I Allow a One Percent Profit Margin

Allocating a share of the profits for charity in Huayang County, Wufu’s decision not only surprised Wen Congrui but also left Purple Jade and Liu Jin, who stood behind her, in shock.

Based on the discussions they had at home, they all thought that Miss Wufu would gift Lord Wen something like a twenty percent dry share, even though they had not yet discussed what kind of business the Shop would engage in.

But now, while Miss Wufu had decided to gift the profits, she chose to allocate them to Huayang for charitable purposes?

This share of profits might not seem much in the eyes of the wealthy, but as the old saying goes, "many a little makes a mickle." If this business continued, this ongoing contribution would amount to an incalculable sum over the years. Moreover, it was not a personal gift but one for charity, which was a good deed that would bring both reputation and benefit. freēnovelkiss.com

Let alone that Wen Congrui was the County Magistrate, such charity was considered part of his jurisdiction and thus counted towards his political achievements. Even if another person were to succeed him, they would benefit, so this was indeed a very virtuous act.

And when used for the common people, compared to personal gifting, as long as the Magistrate was not greedy, it was considered an even greater good, a grand act of charity.

In the name of the Shop, making charitable donations, would those impoverished citizens not feel grateful? Would they not thank the Shop’s hidden benefactor? Just for this reason alone, not only would the Official’s Family dare not tamper with the Shop, but even local ruffians would hesitate because it affected the well-being of the poor. Would you dare to interfere without asking if those people would allow it?

Having understood all this, both Purple Jade and Liu Jin looked at Wufu with excitement and ardor in their eyes, and also pride.

The undisguised pride and conviction seen by Wen Congrui deeply impressed him, thinking to himself how this girl won hearts so effortlessly, an admirable feat indeed.

But if even he found her impressive, what about the servants by her side?

"Miss Wufu’s magnanimity and foresight put us men to shame," Wen Congrui said, bowing in salute.

Wufu rose and sidestepped, saying, "Lord Wen is too courteous. Whether this share of the profits can be donated still depends on whether you facilitate it or not!"

Wen Congrui laughed out loud, deliberately saying, "What if I don’t facilitate it? Will Miss still carry out this charitable act?"

"If Lord Wen does not facilitate it, I won’t be able to perform a charity deed annually, but to perform a charitable act once is still not impossible," Wufu replied with a smile.

"You would make me fall into a pit too, then," Wen Congrui joked. "If I do not facilitate it, I would be the villain to all the destitute people of Huayang. When I step outside, it wouldn’t be strange for someone to curse me as a ’dog official’ who doesn’t care whether they live or die."

"Lord Wen is too severe. If I require your presence as an intermediary, then you would risk a reputation for bullying with your authority. It’s completely understandable if Lord Wen wishes to avoid tarnishing your reputation, and nobody could blame you," said Wufu with a sly smile.

Wen Congrui was taken aback, then laughed again, "Bullying with my authority, huh? I’ve never really used my official power in such a way. But I am curious; are you so certain that the Shop will make money? Running a business always requires proper management."

"Lord Wen is correct, which is why I intend to carry out charity with the profits. If there are no profits, then the business cannot continue, and if it cannot continue, the year-end profits would no longer exist."

Wen Congrui laughed again, clapping his hands, "In this way, you have created an exit strategy for yourself, allowing you to advance or retreat regardless of the outcome. Either way, the Shop ends up in your hands."

Wufu smiled modestly, "What is Lord Wen’s decision, then?"

"When you’ve brought such a beneficial proposition to my attention, how could I refuse? It seems I’ll have to play the bully just this once," he said.

That was his agreement.

Wufu’s smile deepened as she looked up, bowing deeply, "On behalf of the suffering people, I thank Lord Wen for his kindness."