Section 74 Shares

Speaking of which, Ashrufat vaguely remembered this. Indeed, he had heard about it from his aunt and two sisters. This dividend is a very important part of the sisters' daily income, which is about the same as the rent of the estate.

But that being said, it really doesn't look like a person who sent money. Ashrufat had sharper than normal vision, and Hoshimi may have only seen the messenger's clothes and face, while he could clearly see the look on the other person's face. The anxious, nervous, uneasy expression was not so much a man who performed an inconsequential job of delivering money as a messenger who went to the enemy camp and risked his life to carry out his mission.

A cry was heard, and the main entrance of the castle was opened. The messenger rushed in eagerly, disappearing from Ashrufat's vision.

Ashrufat stared at the position of the messenger just now, and did not move for a long time.

"What?" Hoshimi noticed that his behavior was not normal.

"I don't think it's money this time," Ishrufat said. "Hoshimi, what do you know about the situation of this Eurok Chamber of Commerce?"

"This ...... In fact, it was all arranged by my sister and aunt, and I don't know much about it. ”

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

"The Eurole Chamber of Commerce is a small local chamber of commerce," Hoshimi explains. "It's been about five years since it was founded...... The main business is to buy all kinds of furs from the northwest and transport them to the city of Brasian, where they are traded to the Chamber of Commerce...... If I'm not right, they're here to do it. However, they have a lot of business, and I heard that half of the furs of the Chamber of Commerce are purchased from them. It seems that this is it...... Our shares were added at the time of the IPO on the recommendation of my aunt. At that time, it seemed that about 1,000 gold Oli was invested, but now he can get about 150 dividends every year. Why do you suddenly ask this?"

"In other words, a supplier who depends on the Chamber of Commerce of the Two Horses to survive?" Ashrufat asked. In order to let him invest, the Shuangma Chamber of Commerce came to talk to him in detail before, so he already had some understanding of the situation of this chamber of commerce. At least on the surface, the Shuangma Chamber of Commerce is a regional chamber of commerce that is doing well and has a lot of potential to tap in the future. If the Oro Chamber of Commerce is attached to the existence of the Double Horse Chamber of Commerce, then as long as nothing special happens, then it will not be in too bad a situation. Besides, here in Brasian, the fur trade is a lucrative business that is very attractive to merchants.

Of course, it doesn't matter if it's in a bad situation. After all, the two sisters only own shares here, and they are only minority shareholders at best. Even if it goes out of business, the impact on the two sisters will only be a loss of income. Ashrufat analyzed the whole thing in his mind. It doesn't seem like a danger, just a nuisance.

"Why do you suddenly ask this?" Hoshimi asked.

"Because I think there might be some trouble this time. Ashrufat replied.

His hunch was completely correct. After a short while, Ashruphat and Hoshimi met Xingke outside the reception room. There is no need for any other evidence, just from her face, it can be seen that this visiting chamber of commerce employee may not be as simple as simply taking the annual dividend.

"Sister, what's wrong?" Hoshimi asked actively.

"It's a business for the Oro Chamber of Commerce...... I just talked to you about it. Hoshimi said. "The Chamber of Commerce sent a messenger just now......"

"Not here to pay dividends?"

"No, he brought a special message......" Xingke's expression looked a little hesitant.

"Could it be that the Chamber of Commerce is experiencing some difficulties in its operation, so it needs to inject additional capital?" asked Ashrufat.

"Huh, you heard that?"

"Didn't hear it, just guessed. Ashrufat smiled. "What did he say?"

He said that there were great difficulties in the operation of the chamber. Xingke explained. "Actually, there are some inexplicable business terms that I don't understand, but that's what it's all about. ”

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

According to him...... It seems that the direction was chosen wrong. Although the fur market as a whole is good, it is ...... in terms of details Oops, I can't tell you anyway, it's just that there's a big trouble......" She saw some clues in Ashrufat's expression. "Do you think it's better to be less involved?"

"Not really. Ashrufat thought to himself. It wasn't like a trap, at least he couldn't see any connection between it and the two sisters' estates. Because unless the two sisters mortgaged the manor to borrow for investment, the matter was completely independent. Of course, if the two sisters really proposed to mortgage the manor to invest, then they would not agree to it no matter how stupid they were. "If the conditions are good enough, it's not bad to think about it. They asked us to inject money, what kind of conditions were proposed. ”

"Depending on the investment, we will expand our equity. Xingke said. "If you can invest in it all at once this time...... More than 4,000 gold oli, we will become the largest shareholder of the chamber of commerce. If you can invest in it all at once...... About 8,000...... Then the Chamber of Commerce is almost equal to our private ownership!"

When she said this, there were three points of doubt, three points of excitement, and three points of expectation in her expression. She knew that Ashrufat had just such a sum of money—it was the price Dix had paid to buy back his "swiftness".

"If this chamber of commerce ...... become our own private. Ashrufat thought for a moment. "How much does it provide?"

"It can generate about 8,000 gold o'clock in profit every year. Before Xingke could answer, a voice rang out. Ashrufat saw that it was the messenger sent by the Chamber of Commerce who spoke. If you look closely, you can see that the other person's eyes are shining with that kind of anxiety. Judging from this person's dress and demeanor, he should be a middle-level or above cadre in the Chamber of Commerce.

"What about the others?" asked Ashrufat. "There should be a lot of shareholders in the Chamber of Commerce, right?"

"There has been a drastic change in equity. The messenger said. "Three major shareholders have withdrawn. They took the principal...... If it weren't for that, the Chamber of Commerce wouldn't be in trouble. ”

"Then may I ask a question, if you can't get new funding, then the Eurok Chamber of Commerce ......?"

"I don't want to lie, Sir Ashorufat. The messenger hesitated, but decided on a showdown. "If that happens, I think our chamber of commerce will have to be dissolved. ”

"What happens when the Chamber of Commerce dissolves?"

"The situation is similar for all chambers of commerce to dissolve. The messenger replied. "First of all, the auction will be all the property owned by the chamber of commerce, including livestock and real estate, and everything will be converted into cash. The cash will be used to pay debts, employees' salaries, and eventually to shareholders in proportion to their shares. ”

It was clear from his expression and tone that he was reluctant for this to happen. This is easy to understand, because this is equivalent to years of hard work, and the status he has gained in the Chamber of Commerce has been reduced to smoke in one day.

It's an investment that pays for itself in a year. Ashrufat thought about it carefully.

"There is no problem with increasing new investment, but before that, it is necessary to know the specific operation of the chamber of commerce. "Ashrufat made his decision after the last.

......

Early in the morning, Ashruphat rode into the city. It's the turn of spring and summer, and it's the beginning of a prosperous year for the city. As winter came to an end, dormant caravans seemed to pop up all at once. Among other things, the mule and horse market around the west gate of Brasian City has become very lively, with cars and pedestrians, bargaining customers and cargo owners, forming a thriving market.

The tailor shops in the city have also become lively. In almost every store, there are customers trying on clothes and negotiating prices. This is because the summer dance party is coming, and as long as you are a woman, you will take the opportunity to buy yourself a new dress.

However, Ashrufat was not distracted by these small things, he came here with a clear purpose. Halfway through the morning, he had come to an ordinary-looking apartment building in the middle of town, or more specifically, stopped in front of a room on the second floor of the building.

It's a simple apartment, dedicated to those who are ordinary people. The interior of the apartment was once painted white, but with the passage of time and the leakage of rainwater, this white has gradually turned into a dirty-looking dull yellow. At the end of the staircase hangs a picture that can be bought for two or three silver coins on the market. And the door in front of Ashrufat was also old, with all kinds of graffiti and stains on it.

Ashruphat found a rabbit's foot by the door and pulled it hard. After a few moments, Gray's face appeared through a small hole in the door.

"Ah, Mr. Eshurufat. Gray didn't seem to have expected such a visitor at all. He immediately opened the door.

Ashrufat walked in. As he expected, the interior of the room was very much the same as it was from the outside. In addition to the walls and ceiling, the interior of the room is also a mess. Piles of wine bottles are piled up in the corners. In a large open space near the door was a round table, around which four crappy chairs were arranged.

Gray's expression looked a little embarrassed. "I'm sorry, Mr. Essrufat. He said. "I have been removed from my position...... Now I can only live here temporarily. You're here? Oh, how did you get here?"

He looked at Ashrufat, who didn't seem to care about the room. "Mr. Gray, I'm here for you. Ashrufat said. "As for asking me how I came, I actually went to your chamber of commerce—or your former chamber of commerce, and they directed me here to you. ”

"Oh," Gray's eyes were bloodshot, the result of a combination of alcoholism and staying up late. "Excuse me, is there anything I can do for you? ”

Two people sat down at the edge of the table. "Well, actually," Ashrufar said. "I'm here to ask you for advice. ”