"There are two exceptions, though—"

The godfather said, tightening his neckline, and holding out two fingers in turn: "That's me, with my friend Ultramarine."

"We promise that we will never collect a penny of dividends, profits, wages and other forms of income from the 'Brokers'. We take no of all the income we receive from the Brokers and put all of them into an open and transparent fund pool. It was the 'Relief Fund' that the Brokers used to help others. ”

Speaking of this, the barber raised an eyebrow, and his expression became relaxed.

"Let's be realistic, friends. All the help given by the Brokers will eventually be rewarded. But don't worry, because the reward we will ask for in the end will be less than the help we have given you. You can also think of it as a 'favor loan'.

"Money is not important to some people, they need other types of help; For others, all the suffering they experience can be summed up as 'lack of money', for which they can even pay the price. However, usually these two types of people will never see each other in their lifetime. What we need to do is to connect the two sides together in a fair and objective way.

"In the past, there were some 'middlemen' who would overpay them. Some are two or three percent, and some are fifty percent or more. And our price is half percent.

"We allow our employees to take no more than 5 percent of the profit on every transaction they manage, and this commission is required to give Brokers half of the notary fees generated by the supervised deed. If the employee in charge of the 'Fuji' transaction voluntarily gave up the profit commission, the Helper would also receive nothing.

"We will also provide interest-free loans to individuals and businesses who are able to repay their loans and are really in dire need, or provide trusted personal bodyguards, guards, and detectives. At the same time, if there are any notarization of commitments, entrustments, deeds, wills and other notarization that require a third party, you can also come to us. The Brokers only charge a 1% notarization fee, which can preserve all documents and evidence that need to be kept by a third party, and ensure that the final recovery and enforcement are in place.

"On top of that, we also accept donations from companies and individuals to the Brokers themselves, and if you don't have the money, you are welcome to volunteer. We also welcome other businesses to join us as 'helpers' to help others."

"We will have an office in the Grace district, as well as a vault with a high level of secrecy. The office environment is bright and clean, and all equipment and documents are complete. Employees only need to work six hours a day, with a basic salary at the average income level of Happiness Island, two days off per week, and four paid holidays per month. Overtime of any kind will not be accepted.

"Then came the benefits of our company. We will give all employees a free purchase of Ampoule Biomedical's Silver level medical insurance package, and provide a free education fund for employees' children, as long as the grades meet the standards, the company will provide all the education investment of employees' children - this money is not from the fund pool, but from my personal savings and that of Mr. Ultramarine. This in itself is also regarded as an indefinite 'help' act initiated by us, which can be repaid at any time in the future, and can be extended arbitrarily if it is inconvenient. But in theory, this is not a handout, but a 'charity' transaction.

…

"We recruit employees regardless of academic qualifications or backgrounds. Uncensored people and those with criminal history are also accepted. As long as you do have a heart that is willing to give to others. Rather, it means that you have actually done a good deed to help others, and you have helped others many times with the help of the Brokers or on your own. However, if you do evil in the name of a 'trader' of the brokerage, we will also punish you severely.

"The company's turnover will be fully published on the website every month, which is completely public. It is checked by internal and external personnel at all times to ensure that the Brokers do not covet a penny from top to bottom.

"This is the only company in the seven empty islands where 'employees are entitled to benefits and salaries', but executives will not receive any benefits or benefits. Because we believe that it is an honor to serve others. This is the only work that is a 'purpose' in itself.

"How long we can last depends on how long people want us to exist – that's the best form of public scrutiny. It's like taking poison and looking forward to a regular antidote.

"—and that's what I'm trying to do."

After speaking, the barber turned his head and looked at the emperor with a smile: "How is it, Mr. Emperor?" ”

“…… Unbelievable. ”

The Emperor replied sincerely: "I am almost sixty years old this year. It's the first time I've seen a company that specializes in delivering money. ”

Because what the barber said was so shocking that the emperor didn't even have time to interrupt.

He expected the barber to launch a presentation, but it ended up being an unprecedented advertisement.

And because the content of the advertisement was so outrageous, the emperor was directly stunned in his seat.

“…… In every sense, it's too unbelievable behavior. Don't you talk about how to do good, how to make people 'both able and daring'? ”

"What I am talking about is what I have answered. Mr. Emperor. ”

The barber smiled and said, "I'm not going to talk about it and sell those dreams here."

"All those who really need the help of the Brokers will not believe the rhetorical rhetoric of the orators. I didn't understand this truth before, and I told the poorest and most difficult people about the future that they would never see in their lives.

"That's my fault. That's arrogance, I think...... An arrogance that is not grounded and does not want to be grounded.

"And what I'm talking about now is the 'implementation' that people are most concerned about. That's exactly how I answer how people can and dare at the same time." ”

“…… Really, very unbelievable. ”

The Emperor still did not recover.

He was still chewing on what the barber had said earlier, and sternly warned, "You made such a promise in front of the entire island audience." Do you know what happens if you can't? ”

"I'll pay the price."

The barber shrugged: "But it doesn't matter – as I said before, the existence of a company depends entirely on the outside world, whether people want us to exist. ”

"But have you ever thought about the people you helped...... Can it really help you? I must say something offensive to people, most people have limits. There is very little they can do, and the cost of helping them must be much higher than what they get. If you limit the size to the club, you may still be able to barely break even...... But if it is put on the table, it is a pure loss-making business. You and ultramarines alone can't last long.

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"You will never recoup the cost of helping others. And people don't necessarily thank you. ”

"That's just an excuse for people who don't want to help."

The barber shook his head.

The emperor just stared at him, and instead of joking, he said solemnly: "This is not an excuse, but a fact. The world runs on the track of selfishness and suspicion, and if you trust others too much, you are doomed to be betrayed and bruised.

"You talk about giving people reality, but what you're talking about is still just a dream rendered by the filter of 'reality'. It's just an adult's innocent dream. ”

"Then let's have such a dream together."

The barber smiled heartily: "The more gloomy the reality, the more bright dreams are needed...... Isn't it?

"I believe that the comment section of the show must also be shining at this moment. It is the light called Justice, Hope, and Goodness.

"I believe that kindness exists, or has been, in most people's hearts. It's just worn out by life, or rather...... It's because it's not strong enough.

"It's because it's not strong enough that there's no room for kindness. And everyone at that time will definitely question in their hearts.

Why is it that at this time, no big man is willing to stand up and speak up for justice?

"—and now, we're standing up."

The barber's countenance, which was only enduring, as gentle as the big brother next door, seemed to shine brightly at the moment.

He's really changed.

The emperor looked at him deeply, incomprehensible for a moment.

What is it that makes such a proud person ...... All of a sudden?

But he won't know that the barber has changed, but he hasn't.

From the very beginning, he was selling hope and possibility to the uncensored - not many people wanted to believe him at the time.

And now, he is just making this business bigger and more formal.

and most importantly, the ...... It is the one who pays, and it will no longer be his own.

He is no longer a lone hero, no longer an incomprehensible fanatic, and no longer a "godfather" who gives villains a sense of reassurance.

It's about really standing in the sun...... Another banner in addition to "Hero".

That is also the only possibility that can unite the seven islands.

This is a future beyond the emperor's comprehension.

It was a purpose known only to Russell.

"Those who still have dreams in their hearts and those whose blood is still not extinguished, please join us."

In the spotlight, the barber solemnly declared, "Let us make you part of something great." ”

The great thing is called "collective", called "people".

It was a plan that neither the Emperor, nor the Ice Water, nor the delphinium and the inferior, nor even the people of the Tower of Babel could understand.

It was Russell's first step in another grand plan secretly constructed by "Ultramarine", "The Barber", "The Detective", "Morgan" and others in the face of what he knew to be a desperate future......

- Reunite the old civilizations scattered on the seven empty islands;

- Bringing together people who are scattered and do not understand each other;

- Gather the strength of all people and work towards the same goal......

If he was to fight the desperate future he knew, he had to do that.

So no matter how difficult it is, it must be done.

The Brokers are but the embryonic form, the eggshell of something great.

What is brewing in it is the great thing that Russell really wants to create-

Circumvent the dragon's ban and abandon the "name" of the government, but only in fact...... Rebuild a unified country again.

The Overturned Tower