Chapter 316
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Chapter 316: The Audience with Shen Jun
“This commoner, Shen Jun, greets His Majesty, The Emperor!”
Hearing the voice, Luo Ji slightly raised his eyes, surveying the person who walked in.
His appearance could be described as handsome, and his expensive silk robe further amply demonstrated the saying, “A starved camel is still bigger than a horse.”
To put it bluntly, even if he did nothing, he could live a comfortable life for a long time just on his family’s savings.
As thoughts raced, with this initial impression, Luo Ji casually raised his hand.
“Rise.”
“Thank you, Your Majesty!”
Watching Shen Jun rise, Luo Ji, though somewhat revitalized, still had a hint of unconcealed fatigue in his voice.
“Some time ago, you seemingly sold off all your family’s bronze ware.”
“You went to such lengths to engage in business and open shops.”
“I am very curious about your reasoning, so I sent for you. I wish to hear your thoughts.”
The young man named Shen Jun was slightly stunned by Luo Ji’s blunt questioning.
After a brief pause for thought, he slowly began.
“This commoner dares to speak frankly. If there are any mistakes, I hope Your Majesty will forgive me.”
“Don’t be too nervous, feel free to speak your mind.”
As he spoke, Luo Ji also conveniently opened Shen Jun’s attribute panel and glanced at it.
“Intelligence and Spirit are both 4-star. He has a talent for trade and business. His loyalty is 76 points, which is acceptable.”
Just as Luo Ji was thinking this, Shen Jun, standing below, began to speak.
“This commoner wishes to engage in business and open shops for two main reasons.”
“The first reason is that although this commoner’s family has some savings, enough to keep me from worrying about food and clothing for several years, the question is, what about after those several years?”
“To avoid being destitute by then, this commoner believes I should make preparations while I still have the energy, instead of regretting it only when the time comes.”
“As for the second reason…”
At this point, Shen Jun paused slightly.
When he spoke again, his voice already held a hint of nervousness. Clearly, this second reason was crucial.
“This second reason is to align with Your Majesty’s will! I wish to leave a good impression in Your Majesty’s heart, or rather, to salvage my previous poor impression!”
“Oh?”
Hearing this, a faint hint of amusement appeared on Luo Ji’s face.
“What do you mean?”
Luo Ji’s reaction and attitude were truly unfathomable, which made Shen Jun, who considered himself adept at reading expressions, feel a surge of pressure.
However, with things having come to this, there was no retreat.
Finally, he simply bit the bullet and continued.
“In recent months, Your Majesty has successively opened a large number of shops within the civilization.”
“Although business is booming, each shop can actually only serve a limited number of customers per day.”
“Take the tea shop, for example. Assuming a tea shop can serve 100 customers a day, in a city, there are definitely more than 100 people who want to go to a tea shop for tea. This number could be 200, or 400, or even more. The profits that these customers could bring are undoubtedly completely lost.”
“But under this premise, Your Majesty has absolutely no intention of opening a second tea shop in the city.”
“Therefore, this commoner dares to speculate that Your Majesty’s actions are not for earning money. The original intention should be to promote commercial development within the civilization.”
“Unfortunately, others have not perceived Your Majesty’s intention, or perhaps they have, but are unsure in their hearts and thus dare not step forward to be the first.”
“Therefore, at this time, another person must step forward to lead that group. This commoner believes I have some ability and boldly recommends myself here!”
It had to be said, Shen Jun’s words were quite comprehensive.
He had indeed perceived Luo Ji’s intentions.
As for salvaging his previous poor impression, everyone knew what that poor impression referred to.
Luo Ji didn’t actually take it to heart, as the innocence of the remaining small portion of nobles in Great Zhou City had already been clearly confirmed by the intelligence provided by the Mirror Division and Zhou Yi.
However, the person sitting before him, Luo, rarely played by conventional rules.
“Are you finished?”
Looking at Shen Jun, who had again clasped his hands and knelt, Luo Ji’s smile held a hint of deeper meaning.
“Y-Yes, I’m finished…”
“Then do you think you guessed correctly?”
Luo Ji’s reaction and his nonchalant question made beads of cold sweat appear on Shen Jun’s forehead.
His previously solid confidence plummeted in a straight line at this moment.
He simply didn’t know how to respond or answer.
He couldn’t see through or understand Luo Ji, and this feeling made Shen Jun’s heart jump into his throat.
Various thoughts flashed through his mind.
Unexpectedly, at this moment, Luo Ji’s voice rang out again.
“Judging by your appearance, you must be thinking of a way out, right?”
Shen Jun’s expression immediately stiffened, his thoughts completely seen through.
But Luo Ji looked unfazed.
“So, have you thought it through?”
“If it truly comes to that, this commoner is willing to donate all my family’s assets, only asking Your Majesty to spare my humble life.”
As he spoke, Shen Jun lowered his head deeply again.
Events had progressed to this point, far beyond his initial expectations.
This man before him was simply unfathomable.
At this point, Shen Jun also gave up struggling and quite simply laid his cards on the table with Luo Ji.
Seeing this, Luo Ji couldn’t help but laugh heartily. “Congratulations, your family assets are safe. I approve of your opening of businesses. Within the scope of Myriad Worlds Civilization’s laws, feel free to boldly proceed. I greatly anticipate what you will achieve.”
“This commoner thanks Your Majesty!!”
One matter temporarily concluded.
Holding Luo Ji’s official order, Shen Jun left the office.
Only after walking completely clear did he finally let out the breath he had been holding.
It was then that he realized his entire back was completely drenched in cold sweat!
Taking two deep breaths, Shen Jun finally caught his breath and turned to look at his house servant waiting beside him.
Then he asked curiously.
“Where’s Lu Yang?”
“Reporting, Young Master. Young Master Lu said he was going to experience the renowned jade shop in Mirror City.”
“He’s having it easy, and here I am suffering!”
Hearing this, Shen Jun couldn’t help but roll his eyes.
Then, as if remembering something else, he sighed.
“Forget it, forget it. I also wanted to witness the prosperity of Mirror City. Let’s go, we’ll find him at the jade shop!”
