Section 74 Shares

Speaking of which, Ashu Rufate vaguely remembered this. Indeed, he had heard about it from his aunt and the two sisters. This dividend is a very important part of the two sisters' daily income, which is roughly equal to the rent of the manor.

But then, it really doesn't look like a person who gave money. Ashu Rufate has a keen vision that is more than normal people. Xingmi may only see the messenger's clothes and face, while he clearly sees the expression on the other person's face. That anxious, nervous, and uneasy expression is not so much a person who performs irrelevant money-giving work, but rather a messenger who goes to the enemy camp and risks his life to carry out his mission.

Hearing the screams, the main entrance of the castle was opened. The messenger rushed in eagerly and disappeared from Ashurufate's vision.

Ashu Rufate stared at the location of the messenger just now, and did not move for a long time.

"What?" Xingjian noticed that his behavior was abnormal.

"I think this time it's not money," said Ashu Rufate. "Star, what do you know about the situation of this Oluk Chamber of Commerce?"

"This... is actually all arranged by my sister and aunt, and I don't know much."

"It's okay, it's just a chamber of commerce anyway." Ashu Rufate said. "Tell me what you know."

"The Oluoke Chamber of Commerce is a small local chamber of commerce," Xingjian explained. "It has been established for about five years... The main business is to acquire all kinds of furs from the northwest area, and then transport them to Bracian City, and trade them to the Shuangma Chamber of Commerce... If I have a good impression, they are specializing in this. However, their business volume is quite large. I heard that Shuangma Chamber of Commerce will purchase half of the furs from them. It seems that this is the case... Our shares were recommended by my aunt and joined during the raising. At that time, it seemed that Jin'oly invested about 1,000 yuan, and now they can get dividends of about 150 yuan a year. Why do you suddenly ask this?"

"In other words, it is a supplier that relies on the Shuangma Chamber of Commerce to survive?" Asu Ruffat asked. The Shuangma Chamber of Commerce had come to him for investment before and had a detailed discussion with him, so he already had some understanding of the situation of the Chamber of Commerce. At least on the surface, the Shuangma Chamber of Commerce is a regional chamber of commerce with good business conditions and still has great potential to explore in the future. If the Oluoke Chamber of Commerce exists under the Shuangma Chamber of Commerce, as long as no special incidents occur, its situation will not be too bad. Besides, in Brassian City, fur trade is a lucrative transaction and is very attractive to merchants.

Of course, it doesn't matter if its situation is bad. After all, the two sisters only own shares here, and at most they are small shareholders. Even if it goes bankrupt, the impact on the two sisters will only lose a part of their income. Asu Ruffat analyzed the whole thing in his mind. This didn't seem like a danger, it was just a trouble.

"Why did you suddenly ask this?" Xing Jian asked.

"Because I think there might be something wrong with this time," Ash Rufate replied.

His premonition was completely correct. A little later, Ashu Rufat and Xingjian met Xingke outside the reception room. No other evidence was needed. Just from her face, it could be seen that the chamber of commerce employee who visited the door was probably not as simple as bringing the annual dividends.

"Sister, what's wrong?" Xingjian asked on his own initiative.

"It's the Oluoke Chamber of Commerce... I happened to discuss it with you." Xingjian said. "The Chamber of Commerce sent a messenger here just now..."

"Don't we come to pay dividends?"

"No, he brought a special news..." Xing Ke looked a little hesitant.

"Can't it be that the Chamber of Commerce is facing any difficulties in operation, so it needs additional capital injection, right?" Ashu Rufate asked.

"Huh, you heard it?"

"I didn't hear it, I just guessed it." Ashu Rufate smiled slightly. "What did he say?"

"He said that the operation of the Chamber of Commerce was very difficult," Xingke explained. "In fact, I don't understand some inexplicable business terms, but that's it."

"Last year..." Ashu Rufate said. "In winter, I remember that the fur business in the city was quite good. In theory, there shouldn't be any operational difficulties now, right?"

"According to him... it seems that the directional choice is wrong. Although the fur market is overall very good, in terms of details... Oh, I can't explain it clearly anyway, in short, there are some troubles..." She saw some clues from Ashu Rufate's expression. "Do you think it's better to get involved in this matter less?"

"Not this." Ashu Rufat thought in his mind. This is not like a trap. At least he can't see any connection between the two sisters' manors. Because unless the two sisters mortgage the manor to borrow money to invest, this matter is completely independent. Of course, if they really propose to ask the two sisters to mortgage the manor to invest, they would not agree no matter how stupid they are. "If the conditions are good enough, it would be good to consider it. They asked us to inject capital and put forward what conditions did they propose."

"According to the investment situation, expand our equity." Xing Ke said. "If we can invest at one time... more than four thousand gold Oli, we will become the largest shareholder of the Chamber of Commerce. If we can invest at one time... about eight thousand... then the Chamber of Commerce is almost the same as we own it privately!"

It was time to say this, with three points of doubt, three points of excitement, and three points of expectation in her expression. She knew that Ashu Rufate happened to have such a sum of money - this was the price paid for Dix's repurchase of his "Swift".

"If this chamber of commerce... becomes our private ownership." Ashu Rufat pondered for a moment. "How much profit can it provide?"

"It can generate about 8,000 gold Oli every year." Before Xingke could answer, a voice sounded. Ashu Rufate looked at him and spoke with the messenger sent by the Chamber of Commerce. If you look closely, you can see that the other party's eyes flashing with anxiety. Judging from the person's dress and behavior, he should be a cadre above the middle level of the Chamber of Commerce.

"Where are the others?" Ashu Rufat asked. "There should be many shareholders in the Chamber of Commerce, right?"

"The equity has changed drastically," said the messenger. "Three major shareholders have withdrawn their shares. They have taken away their principal... If it weren't for this, the operation of the Chamber of Commerce would not be in trouble."

"Can I ask a question? If I can't get new funds, then the Oluoke Chamber of Commerce..."

"I don't want to lie, Sir Asu Ruffatt." The messenger hesitated for a moment, but finally decided to show up. "If that happens, I think our chamber of commerce can only dissolve."

"What happens if the chamber of commerce is dissolved?"

"All chambers of commerce are similar," replied the messenger. "First, all the property owned by the chamber, including livestock and real estate, convert everything into cash. This cash will pay the debt, the salary of the employees, and finally return it to the shareholders in proportion to the shares."

It can be clearly seen from his expression and tone that he was reluctant to happen. This is easy to understand, because this is equivalent to his hard work over the past few years, and the status he gained in the Chamber of Commerce has turned into smoke.

An investment that can recover costs in one year. Ashu Rufate carefully considered this issue.

"There is no problem with the new investment, but before that, it is necessary to understand the specific operating conditions of the Chamber of Commerce." Asu Ruffat finally made the decision.

...

In the early morning, Ashu Rufate rode into the city. It was the turn of spring and summer. For the operation of the city, this was the beginning of the year's prosperity. With the end of winter, dormant business trips seemed to emerge suddenly. Not to mention, the mule and horse market in the west gate of Brassian City became very lively. The coming and going cars, horses, pedestrians, bargaining customers and cargo owners together formed a prosperous market.

The tailor clothes shops in the city have also become more lively. Almost every shop has customers trying out fittings and negotiating prices. This is because the summer dance party is coming, and as long as a woman is taking this opportunity to buy a new dress for herself.

However, Ashu Rufate did not distract himself from these trivial matters, and he had a clear goal to come here. Half past the morning, he had already arrived at a seemingly ordinary apartment building in the city, or to be more specific, stopped in front of a room on the second floor of the building.

This is a simple apartment, dedicated to ordinary people. The interior of the apartment was once painted white, but as time went by and the rain leaked, the white color gradually turned into a dirty and dark yellow color. At the end of the aisle next to the stairs, there was a picture of two or three silver coins on the market. The door in front of Ashu Rufate also looked old, with various graffiti and stains on it.

Ashu Rufate found a rabbit's sole of the foot beside the door and pulled it hard. After a while, Grey's face appeared in the small hole in the door.

"Ah, Mr. Ashurufat." Grey seemed to have never expected such a visitor to appear. He immediately opened the door.

As he expected, the interior of the room was very consistent with the appearance. In addition to the walls and ceiling, the decorations inside the room were also messy. Piles of wine bottles were piled in the corners. On a larger open space near the door was a round table, and four crappy chairs were placed around the table.

Grey's expression looked a little embarrassed. "Sorry, Mr. Ashu Rufat." He said. "I have been removed from my post... I can only live here for the time being. Are you here? Oh, how did you come?"

He looked at Ashu Rufate, but the latter seemed to care about the situation in the room. "Mr. Grey, I'm here to find you," Ashu Rufate said. "As for asking me how I came, I actually went to your chamber of commerce-or your former chamber of commerce, and they guided me to come to you here."

"Oh," Grey's eyes were covered in blood, which was the result of alcoholism and staying up late. "Is there anything I can do to serve you? You can sit first."

The two of them sat down at the table. "Well, in fact," said Ashu Rufate. "I'm here to ask you for advice."
Chapter completed!