GBP Chapter 164: Become a prodigal son.
Chapter 164: Become a prodigal son.
"You can run a good business steadily and make money steadily, but you have to do these fancy things."
A seemingly shrewd citizen shook his head and sighed,
"What's the harm in building dormitories for employees? If you don't go bankrupt, who will? Isn't it obvious that you are just throwing money away by doing all this?"
What's more, some people directly accused the young master of Yongchang Grain Store of being extravagant and spendthrift, and his behavior was outrageous.
It is said that before he decided to build the houses, he pretended to be generous and claimed that he would give them to his hard-working guys.
However, this move did not win people's sympathy and respect, but instead became a laughing stock.
"Look at this young man. He has no idea of priorities. If he had been more stingy and calculated more carefully, he wouldn't have ended up in this situation." An elder commented with deep sorrow.
As a result, in the old city, the reputation of the young master of Yongchang Grain Store as the "biggest prodigal son" spread like wildfire and became a topic of conversation among people after dinner.
This turmoil caused by an irrational investment decision not only greatly damaged the image of Yongchang Grain Store, but also made more people reflect on the importance of business ethics and social responsibility in business success.
In the end, partner Sijiu Zhang took up the banner, acquired Yongchang Grain Store, and became the ultimate winner.
The debt was paid off and Yongchang Grain Store changed hands. After his proper arrangements, the subsidies were given to those who needed them and the care was taken care of, so there was no major unrest.
After the fall of the young master of Yongchang Grain Store, the direct consequence was that cheap grain could no longer be bought.
Although 49 taels of grain were still relatively cheap, they were not as affordable as when the young master was in power, which made the common people love and hate him.
The grain price in Sijiu City was rising rapidly, but fortunately, Yongchang Grain Store still had plenty of grain on credit, so there was no need to worry for the time being.
The only good news was that the newly appointed Sijiu Zhang Gaoxing immediately waived the grain arrears and they no longer had to pay them back. Come to think of it, it made sense. It would be strange if they were not happy and went crazy when they suddenly got such a big deal.
There are two other groups of people who benefited. One group is those who did not return the grain after Yongchang Grain Store borrowed grain on credit.
The other group was the grain merchants who had suffered from the Yongchang Grain Store for a long time.
Since Yongchang Grain Store started selling grain, he had ruined his chance to make money from the national crisis. Unexpectedly, the situation took a turn for the worse and the store went bankrupt in less than a year.
"Hahaha, bankruptcy is the best!"
But it made them happy for quite some time, so they even had a big dinner together to celebrate.
Since Hou Jie escaped, Liu Ruyan has searched for him many times but to no avail. She is angry and shy.
"You big bad guy, the person I, Liu Ruyan, have set my sights on can't escape. Don't think you can hide this from me, I'm really smart."
Knowing that Hou Jie was deliberately hiding, she could easily catch him using her methods.
But considering his own problems, he let him go for the time being. He would deal with this little hooligan when he was free.
She just didn't believe that Hou Jie could escape from her grasp.
Liu Ruyan conducted a detailed investigation based on Hou Jie's analysis results. As expected, the results were similar to what Hou Jie had estimated, so she decided to withdraw from the National Government.
Since he has reached the position of a special agent at such a young age, there must be something behind him.
She mobilized her network and easily withdrew from the Nationalist government, even changing her name for safety. She also borrowed intelligence and secretly joined the underground organization of the Eighth Route Army.
Although Hou Jie had a bad reputation, he still made money and lived a carefree life. He either stayed with his wife or occasionally went to chat and play cards with his fiancée Chen Xueru. He would also stay in the courtyard for a few days every now and then.
More relaxed and happier than before.
On this day, Hou Jie stepped into the courtyard as usual. As soon as he entered the courtyard, he unexpectedly met Jia Zhang, who was talking to a group of old ladies of similar age, revealing a kind of pride that was difficult to conceal.
Jia Zhang, at this moment, was excitedly describing her insights and predictions.
"See? I knew that Yongchang Grain Store's business wouldn't last long."
Jia Zhang's words were like a sharp blade, piercing directly to the core. Her words echoed in the air, seeming to carry a triumphant mockery.
"I was right this time! I made a profit from the grain I bought on credit this time."
Jia Zhang's words were full of provocation and contempt for Yongchang Grain Store, as if she had foreseen the future failure of Yongchang Grain Store and was mocking it mercilessly.
The third aunt did not embarrass Jia Zhang this time, but praised her greatly. The third aunt smiled and gave Jia Zhang a thumbs up, saying:
"Mrs. Jia Zhang, you really have good foresight this time! Everyone follows you, not only does it save us a lot of trouble, but it also saves us a lot of expenses. We are really enjoying ourselves."
After hearing what the three aunts said, everyone agreed and said at once:
"Yeah, yeah, I didn't expect I'd really get a bargain this time."
"Thanks to Jia Zhang's love of taking advantage of others, we are able to enjoy the good fortune as well."
At first, Jia Zhang was quite happy to hear these words. But slowly, she realized something was wrong. Why did these words sound like scolding her? She couldn't help but muttered softly:
"What do you mean you love to take advantage of others and enjoy the good life with me?"
Jia Zhang couldn't help but frown. Although she felt uncomfortable, she knew that now was not the time to get angry. She took a deep breath, tried to calm herself down, rolled her eyes, and didn't bother to pay attention to these people anymore.
Hou Jie was so angry that his nose almost twisted after hearing their conversation. They were indeed a bunch of beasts, talking about taking advantage so confidently.
Hou Jie said disdainfully: "It's not that easy to take advantage of me. Just wait! You will suffer the consequences."
Hou Jie's eyes rolled, and he had an idea. He said:
"I heard that many people who took the initiative to repay their debts benefited from it. Although the Yongchang Grain Store collapsed, after Sijiu Zhang took over, he made extensive reconstruction."
"I heard that they have built a big factory in the outer city. When they are looking for people in the future, they will give priority to those with good credit. Not to mention, these people have made a lot of money at the Yongchang Grain Store. When the factory opens, they can also provide a job for their family, which makes people very envious. Haven't you seen that the guys who follow Yongchang have all got a house for free?"
Hou Jie pretended to sigh and looked at them with a look of regret on his face.
"And I also heard that when these deadbeats go to buy food from now on, they will pay 10% more than those people with good reputations. From now on, the food you buy will always be a little more expensive than others. You will never get such a big bargain again!"