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Reborn in the past, this young man must spend all his money if he wants to win the competition with local businessmen and become rich.
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00:00:00500,000. You're crazy.
00:00:02You're the crazy one. I'm fine.
00:00:04Shatok, why recruit so many people to build a school city?
00:00:08It's September. After New Year, in February, schools nationwide will start.
00:00:13I want it to open in February.
00:00:14Do you know what it means for half a million people to build a school city?
00:00:18The scale is immense.
00:00:19Even with just six per person monthly, that's three million monthly in salary expenses.
00:00:25Six? That's not enough. I'm a rich man. I should pay twelve.
00:00:28Five hundred thousand people. Building a school city. Construction materials are a huge expense.
00:00:33I want high expenses. High expenses are what I want.
00:00:36Five hundred thousand people? Too many.
00:00:39One hundred thousand is enough.
00:00:41I want to do it before New Year, to get some students enrolled.
00:00:44We only have a few months. We can't do it with fewer people.
00:00:48Alright, you decide.
00:00:51Shatok, are you trying not to marry me? How do we win that bet?
00:00:54Sylvia, don't worry. When have I ever done something? That wasn't certain.
00:00:59I will definitely win in three months.
00:01:02Young master, build a concrete road.
00:01:06Leading to the city.
00:01:08Outside the east gate. It's too remote.
00:01:12Parents who come with students for school have nowhere to stay.
00:01:15We could build some houses near the school city. Build some houses.
00:01:19Selling them could even recoup some costs.
00:01:22Absolutely not.
00:01:25Why not?
00:01:26I think it will work.
00:01:28House values there? Student parents won't buy there.
00:01:32Just to be with their kids, everyone needs to work and live.
00:01:34Students will live on campus. Parents won't accompany them.
00:01:38It's just losing money.
00:01:40Losing money is good.
00:01:41Huh?
00:01:43I mean, losing money now.
00:01:45And making money later, losing money is good.
00:01:48Bad guys rack their brains, but a fool's sudden idea is better.
00:01:51Theo is my genius.
00:01:53I've decided, right around the school, we'll build residential houses.
00:01:59Shatok, who would buy houses built there?
00:02:02Sylvia, just watch.
00:02:04See how I sell them big.
00:02:07Son.
00:02:09Dad, why are you here, Uncle Samuel?
00:02:10The Ministry of Military Affairs.
00:02:12On September 27th.
00:02:13Uh, we'll hold a National Disaster Fundraiser.
00:02:15At Warrior Lake Rose Garden, you and Hana go together.
00:02:18Why me again?
00:02:20Don't you want to be in charge?
00:02:21Uh, get to know more military bigwigs.
00:02:23Otherwise, our Sioux family, how can we establish ourselves in the South?
00:02:27Alright, I'll go.
00:02:31Shatok.
00:02:32School land is arranged.
00:02:34All set for you.
00:02:35Foreign Affairs Ministry is contacting teachers.
00:02:38News soon.
00:02:40Thank you, Minister Zane.
00:02:41Alright.
00:02:43How's the construction team doing?
00:02:45Past few days, contacted 10 construction teams.
00:02:48Just waiting for Mr. Silas' blueprints.
00:02:5110 teams?
00:02:52How many workers are there?
00:02:54About a thousand people.
00:02:56Don't worry.
00:02:57In three years, a school city will stand east of the city.
00:03:02Only a thousand?
00:03:02Not enough.
00:03:04Such a small number.
00:03:06Hire more people.
00:03:07Must hire more people.
00:03:08At least 500,000 people.
00:03:10500,000 people.
00:03:15500,000 people.
00:03:16Costs are too high.
00:03:18Director Zane, I hope the school city can be completed soon.
00:03:22My dear nephew, you are still young.
00:03:25You have plenty of time ahead of you.
00:03:27I seize the day.
00:03:29Before the new year, I need students enrolled.
00:03:32But it's harvest season now.
00:03:34There aren't that many young laborers available.
00:03:38Director Zane, inside.
00:03:41Jay City, the total population now is over a million, right?
00:03:44If you're talking about registered residents, it's only about a million.
00:03:49Total population exceeds 1.5 million.
00:03:52Jay City's three major slums house over 600,000 people.
00:03:57Mostly young migrants from the south.
00:03:59I'll recruit them for construction.
00:04:01The young people from the slums are weak and frail.
00:04:04They can't handle construction work.
00:04:06Then we'll give them time to recuperate and get stronger.
00:04:08Harvest season now.
00:04:10How to find young laborers from towns and villages.
00:04:12Then recruit those from the city.
00:04:14My dear nephew, money should be spent wisely.
00:04:17This is where it needs to be spent.
00:04:19Where it needs to be spent.
00:04:20How do I lose money?
00:04:21I need to waste it.
00:04:24My dear nephew, please reconsider.
00:04:27I won't reconsider.
00:04:28I've already decided.
00:04:30A wastrel serving the nation and its people.
00:04:33Shadok, which one are you?
00:04:36Young Master, currently SQ Restaurant.
00:04:39Has a daily profit of about 150,000.
00:04:42Good thing there's the education money pit.
00:04:44Otherwise, I'd be worried sick.
00:04:47Alright.
00:04:48I'm going to establish HY Group.
00:04:50Let Theo handle this.
00:04:52What will you be doing, young master?
00:04:56Investing, of course.
00:04:58Both of you, come to High Group.
00:05:00And work for me.
00:05:01Yes, young master.
00:05:03We'll obey.
00:05:04Yes, young master.
00:05:05We'll listen.
00:05:05Come, wish HY Group a prosperous future.
00:05:13Director Zane.
00:05:14Please come in.
00:05:16No need.
00:05:17I'm looking for Shadok.
00:05:18Is he home?
00:05:19Zeno from construction saw the young master last night.
00:05:21This morning, he went southwest.
00:05:24Southwest of the city.
00:05:26The southwest corner where the slums are?
00:05:29Yes.
00:05:30The young master wants to recruit those commoners into the construction team.
00:05:32This morning, he went to take care of it.
00:05:36When your young master returns, tell him to come to the Ministry of Education.
00:05:39Okay.
00:05:40I'm leaving.
00:05:41Director Zane, take care.
00:05:52When the glitz fades, this is the common people's life.
00:05:55In the Republic of China era.
00:05:57Struggling in the mud.
00:06:01Mr. Shadok!
00:06:02These commoners are too weak.
00:06:04They can't handle construction work.
00:06:06If they're weak, strengthen them.
00:06:08I don't believe with every meal.
00:06:10Off rice, pork, beef, and soup.
00:06:12They'll still be weak.
00:06:14Expense too high.
00:06:15For 500,000 people daily, it'll be 20,000.
00:06:20My restaurant earns 150,000 a day.
00:06:23I can't afford 20,000.
00:06:2420,000 a day.
00:06:26Nearly 2 million in 3 months.
00:06:27This mission's a sure thing.
00:06:29No need to waste money.
00:06:33You're Zeno, right?
00:06:35Yes.
00:06:36I establish the high group.
00:06:38Interested in joining.
00:06:41High group!
00:06:42I plan to establish a high construction company.
00:06:47You'll be general manager.
00:06:49Monthly base salary of 500 for every building constructed.
00:06:52I'll give you a commission.
00:06:54What do you say?
00:06:55If I can get close to the Han and Su families, then in Jay City, I'll be able to walk
00:06:59sideways.
00:06:59Mr. Shadok, I'll take the job.
00:07:03Start recruiting.
00:07:05Recruit all disabled people.
00:07:07I'll cure them here.
00:07:09Medical care guaranteed.
00:07:11That good!
00:07:12Even childbirth is covered.
00:07:14Mr. Shadok said, high construction offers jobs.
00:07:18Includes food and lodging.
00:07:20Monthly salary, 12.
00:07:2212?
00:07:23The weak and those with physical ailments will be taken care of by the company.
00:07:29Women can apply for chef or purchasing agent positions.
00:07:33Everyone, hurry and sign up.
00:07:36$12 a month, plus free food and lodging.
00:07:38That can't be true.
00:07:39Exactly.
00:07:40Don't tell me it's another scheme.
00:07:41Promises 12 a month, but deducts everywhere.
00:07:44End up with just two or three.
00:07:45Exactly.
00:07:46You might not trust Mr. Shadok, but don't you trust Mr. Stefan?
00:07:50He's a veteran of the revolution.
00:07:53Oh, count me in.
00:07:54I'll go too.
00:07:55Signing up as a chef.
00:07:57Line up.
00:08:04This foreign milk tea is too sweet.
00:08:08We need to focus on health.
00:08:12Hey Charles.
00:08:14Why start a school?
00:08:16My dad wants me in politics.
00:08:18Convert Chen, family connections, into political influence.
00:08:22Will they come?
00:08:23My dad will use his influence.
00:08:27Your father's a big shot in finance.
00:08:29What about Hana?
00:08:35That woman is insensible.
00:08:38I'll make her sensible.
00:08:41I support you, Hana.
00:08:44Is J-City's top talented woman?
00:08:46Exactly.
00:08:48Only the top talented woman is worthy of my status.
00:09:01Slow down.
00:09:03Shadok.
00:09:04You don't know.
00:09:05Foreign teachers only agree for high salaries.
00:09:09The highest ask for 300 a month.
00:09:12300.
00:09:14Out of this time, I'm country soldier's monthly salary is only 30.
00:09:19They're going abroad.
00:09:22Salary's good.
00:09:23Skills solid.
00:09:25All renowned in education.
00:09:28They're famous teachers.
00:09:30If they're famous teachers, 400 a month?
00:09:34For regular teachers.
00:09:36That high?
00:09:38We're in education.
00:09:39We can't be stingy with money.
00:09:41As long as we can cultivate talent, what does it matter if we lose everything?
00:09:45Oh my.
00:09:46Shadok.
00:09:47You're a national pillar.
00:09:49As long as I'm education director, the Ministry of Education's doors will always be open to you.
00:09:56Don't get excited.
00:09:57Don't get excited.
00:10:01Still have time to drink tea here.
00:10:03Aren't you going to S-City?
00:10:04But what happened?
00:10:06Charles, in S-City, J-City, W-City, and other cities.
00:10:10But hundreds of restaurants.
00:10:11Like our S-Q restaurant.
00:10:13What?
00:10:14Just like S-Q restaurant.
00:10:17Charles shares his profits with me.
00:10:19Less money to lose.
00:10:20Easier to complete the mission.
00:10:22Hundreds of restaurants are being renovated.
00:10:24They'll be opening soon.
00:10:26Alright.
00:10:27Let him do it.
00:10:29Once he's done, I'll take him down.
00:10:32The Chen family is backed by foreigners.
00:10:34With our Han and Su families,
00:10:35We can't just overpower him.
00:10:37Miss Hannah, don't worry.
00:10:38I believe Shadok will find a way.
00:10:42Charles walked right into the warlord's crosshairs.
00:10:45Hear that?
00:10:46Even Director Zane trusts me.
00:10:49Alright.
00:10:50Have it your way.
00:10:51Alright then.
00:10:53Teacher recruitment.
00:10:53I'll leave it to Director Zane.
00:10:55Tomorrow I'll bring two million.
00:10:57Let's get the first batch of teachers.
00:10:59Over here first.
00:11:00Two million is too much.
00:11:01We have cargo ships going back and forth.
00:11:04Cheap to bring them on cargo ships.
00:11:06We're inviting people to work here.
00:11:08Their treatment definitely can't be poor.
00:11:11That's final.
00:11:12Let's go.
00:11:12Don't get too excited.
00:11:14Please.
00:11:15Don't get too excited.
00:11:20Truly.
00:11:21A pillar of the nation.
00:11:29Zane.
00:11:32Speak.
00:11:33Marshal.
00:11:34After Charles' restaurant opens,
00:11:36SQ Restaurant's profits will plummet.
00:11:40Shadok is the national pillar.
00:11:43Didn't Shadok establish a HY group?
00:11:47Yes.
00:11:48He's in the slums.
00:11:49Recruiting on a large scale.
00:11:51I heard.
00:11:54Zane Education is the nation's cornerstone.
00:11:58No one can touch my cornerstone.
00:12:00Then order Charles to close his restaurant.
00:12:04Don't worry about this.
00:12:06First, finish the school city project well.
00:12:09Yes.
00:12:10Heading back.
00:12:14The Chen family.
00:12:17Playing with fire.
00:12:19Asking for death.
00:12:26Director Zane is here.
00:12:28Director Zane.
00:12:34Sit down and have some food with me.
00:12:37Everyone says wealthy scions eat lavishly.
00:12:41You!
00:12:42You!
00:12:43Only eat porridge and steamed buns for breakfast.
00:12:46I want to eat well.
00:12:47But I have no money.
00:12:48And my dad's stingy.
00:12:49So I'm stuck with this.
00:12:51I understand.
00:12:55You've given all your money to the nation.
00:12:57And you're left eating steamed buns?
00:12:59Director Zane.
00:13:00You misunderstood.
00:13:01I don't have money.
00:13:02Hiring teachers.
00:13:04Spending like water.
00:13:05While you eat steamed buns yourself.
00:13:08You've given everything to the nation.
00:13:11I'm not as noble as you think.
00:13:13I truly have no money.
00:13:16You think I don't want to eat lavishly?
00:13:17That money belongs to the system.
00:13:19Not me.
00:13:20My dad cut off my allowance.
00:13:22I'm broke.
00:13:24You don't need to explain.
00:13:26I understand.
00:13:27What do you understand?
00:13:43I haven't even bought it yet.
00:13:45Land in the suburbs isn't worth much.
00:13:47The government is giving it to you for free.
00:13:49I can't take advantage of the government.
00:13:51I'm not short on money.
00:13:52Trying to trick me.
00:13:5350,000 acres of land.
00:13:54That's worth 2 million.
00:13:55You're spending everything for education.
00:13:57If we don't do something more, how can we still hold our high positions?
00:14:03I can't accept it.
00:14:04You must.
00:14:04I can't.
00:14:05Director Zane.
00:14:06Take it.
00:14:07Can't take it.
00:14:07If you don't take it, we'll lose space.
00:14:10All right.
00:14:10All right.
00:14:11All right.
00:14:12Fine.
00:14:13I'll take it.
00:14:13All right.
00:14:14Don't get so excited.
00:14:16Don't get so excited.
00:14:18Never mind.
00:14:18At least I can complete the mission.
00:14:20Truly.
00:14:21A pillar of the nation.
00:14:22A pillar.
00:14:24It truly is a pillar.
00:14:27A pillar.
00:14:28Director Zane.
00:14:29Handle.
00:14:30A pillar.
00:14:32I'm getting fed up.
00:14:33Now that we've hired so many people, it's time to start construction.
00:15:00Brother, is this enough to eat nowadays?
00:15:03Eating this is already quite good.
00:15:05Look, sweet potatoes, three vegetables, white rice, and two slices of fatty meat.
00:15:10How great is that?
00:15:22Mr. Shadok, are you satisfied with this?
00:15:34Young master, why are you doing this?
00:15:37Come on.
00:15:38Give it to me.
00:15:41Is this all you feed my employees?
00:15:44Ordinary people all year.
00:15:45Don't get to eat this more than a few times.
00:15:47Shadok.
00:15:48This dish is so oily.
00:15:50Such rich food is rare.
00:15:52What rich food?
00:15:54What kind is this?
00:15:56Come on.
00:15:56Tell me.
00:15:57What kind of rich food is this?
00:15:59Young master.
00:16:00Our food costs are too high.
00:16:02We need to save.
00:16:03We are human.
00:16:05I don't care about others.
00:16:07My employees must have meat every day.
00:16:10White rice and steamed buns must be plentiful.
00:16:14Theo, write this down.
00:16:17Adjusting employee meal standards.
00:16:18Breakfast.
00:16:19Breakfast.
00:16:20Meat buns and wheat-based foods.
00:16:21Lunch.
00:16:22Rice.
00:16:23Unlimited steamed buns.
00:16:25Half gin meat per person.
00:16:26Half gin vegetables and meat soup.
00:16:28Dinner.
00:16:28Rice and steamed buns.
00:16:30Bungs.
00:16:31Noodles.
00:16:31And other dishes.
00:16:35Mr. Shadok.
00:16:36Are you serious?
00:16:38I?
00:16:38We dirt poor folk.
00:16:40Can also eat such good food.
00:16:47You are not dirt poor folk.
00:16:48You are my brothers.
00:16:51We live on the same land.
00:16:55I said I would make sure you eat well and be full.
00:16:59And I will deliver on that promise.
00:17:08What are you doing?
00:17:10No one ever treated us dirt poor folk as human.
00:17:13Only with you.
00:17:14Did we realize that we are still human?
00:17:17You pay us monthly and feed us well.
00:17:20From now on, our lives are yours.
00:17:22If you tell us to go east, we will never go west.
00:17:27Mr. Shadok!
00:17:28We're with you!
00:17:29Tell us east, we won't go west.
00:17:32Is this really him?
00:17:36Yes.
00:17:38You are my employees.
00:17:39But you are also.
00:17:41My brothers.
00:17:43I don't have that much ability.
00:17:44I can't help everyone.
00:17:46I can only do what I can.
00:17:49Young master.
00:17:50You are the only one who treats us like human beings.
00:17:53We never imagined that one day we could live a life like this.
00:17:58Huh?
00:17:59Enough talk.
00:18:00Get up quick.
00:18:01Everyone, get up and eat.
00:18:03Shadok.
00:18:04Per these standards, grain prices near Jay City will rise.
00:18:09Theo, find the B country envoy.
00:18:12Their colonies produce rice.
00:18:13Ask them to buy in bulk.
00:18:15Okay, young master.
00:18:20Take me to see where they live.
00:18:23This.
00:18:24Young master.
00:18:25It's a bit messy over there.
00:18:26Say one more useless word to me.
00:18:29Okay.
00:18:31Please follow me.
00:18:49Workers all live here.
00:18:50It saves money.
00:18:52For the next few months, the workers will have to live here.
00:18:56Tell me, how can they sleep in an environment like this?
00:18:59Build the sheds now.
00:19:00And buy beds for the workers.
00:19:01Young master.
00:19:03Standards.
00:19:04Roof.
00:19:05Blue tiles.
00:19:07Blue tiles.
00:19:08Walls.
00:19:08Brick.
00:19:09Floor.
00:19:10Concrete.
00:19:11Dumps.
00:19:11Need doors.
00:19:12Windows all around.
00:19:13But this way, we'll consume a large amount of construction materials.
00:19:18Didn't you hear me?
00:19:20Oh, I got it.
00:19:27Why invest in education at such high cost?
00:19:32Look.
00:19:35This belongs to the B country.
00:19:37This belongs to the F country.
00:19:39This belongs to G country.
00:19:41The tallest one belongs to M country.
00:19:44Even this whole area is goddamn J country.
00:19:49But I tell you, in the future, all of this will be ours.
00:19:54Our warships can sail anywhere.
00:19:57Our planes can land anywhere.
00:19:59Our army can dominate the world.
00:20:04Let every foreigner who wants to bully us know.
00:20:07Please note, he's a Chinese citizen.
00:20:09Behind him stands a powerful nation.
00:20:13All this is because you invested in education.
00:20:15Not because I invested in education.
00:20:19Because of the future, there will be thousands like me.
00:20:23Like me.
00:20:34Hey, Shadok.
00:20:41How is that?
00:20:44What's to be shy about?
00:20:46It's so well written.
00:20:47Fleeting traces.
00:20:50You just don't appreciate it.
00:20:53In the past half month, you established HY Group.
00:20:55Hired people to build a school city.
00:20:57You spent nearly 3 million in total.
00:20:59But your profit was only a few million.
00:21:01Where did you get this 10 million from?
00:21:03I earned it by entertaining clients.
00:21:05Is that enough?
00:21:07Brother Shadok, add your current spending rate.
00:21:10You'll run out of money soon.
00:21:11You don't need to explain to him.
00:21:13I like it.
00:21:15What's it to you?
00:21:16Miss Sylvia, this is the Sioux family home.
00:21:18You don't belong here.
00:21:20Brother Shadok and I grew up together.
00:21:23What if I come?
00:21:25In two months, you can't come.
00:21:30You two?
00:21:31Stop arguing.
00:21:32How will you get 5 million in two months?
00:21:34Come up with 5 million.
00:21:36I'll entertain clients.
00:21:38Find a rich patron.
00:21:39Fine, don't tell me.
00:21:41In a little over a week, it's the Rose Garden Banquet.
00:21:43Don't forget.
00:21:45Isn't it just military and political?
00:21:47That banquet?
00:21:48It's no big deal.
00:21:49An unmarried young lady from a prominent family.
00:21:51It's better to be more reserved.
00:21:53Lest it gets out.
00:21:55And ruins the Sioux family's reputation.
00:22:01Brother Shadok, didn't you say Hannah doesn't like you?
00:22:06She doesn't like me.
00:22:08Then why is she jealous?
00:22:11Jealous.
00:22:15Jealousy.
00:22:18Give me a break.
00:22:19She'd be more likely to drink soy sauce.
00:22:21She's just jealous.
00:22:22She's just using the Shadok family's money.
00:22:24As her own.
00:22:25Feeling bad about spending it.
00:22:27Blockhead.
00:22:28Are we still childhood sweethearts?
00:22:44Our building materials.
00:22:46How long will they last?
00:22:52Give them 2 million.
00:22:54Tell them to fully supply us.
00:22:56What about the grain purchase?
00:23:09Then just give them 3 million.
00:23:20If you buy in southern region,
00:23:22grain prices there would rise at least 20%.
00:23:24How can you still let the common people leave?
00:23:32Come here.
00:23:33What do you think of my drawing?
00:23:46Good evening.
00:23:57Everyone.
00:23:59Good evening, everyone.
00:24:00Now that the nation is in peril, I hope everyone will generously contribute to help us reorganize the army.
00:24:09Chief Henry, as long as the military gives us 10 years of procurement rights, my Zhao family will donate 5
00:24:14million immediately.
00:24:15As long as Chief Henry agrees, my Yang family will also donate 5 million.
00:24:22We can't give them military procurement rights, but we can't refuse them directly.
00:24:26Chief Henry, what are you hesitating about?
00:24:31Military procurement rights depend on product quality.
00:24:36Don't worry, our products have no problem.
00:24:41They want military procurement.
00:24:43Grandpa said 80% of treasury goes to military expenses.
00:24:485 million for 10 years procurement. Huge profit.
00:24:53What are you doing?
00:24:54Let's out beat them.
00:24:56The Han and Su families donate 10 million to support national affairs.
00:25:03Grandpa said raise funds privately. This makes enemies.
00:25:06Mr. Shadok, you're not joking, are you?
00:25:08I never joke.
00:25:11Shadok, what exactly do you mean by that?
00:25:13I mean nothing by it. Didn't Chief Henry already say? The nation must rearm. I'm donating 10 million to serve
00:25:19the country.
00:25:21Mr. Shadok wants to donate. He can do it later. Why does it have to be now?
00:25:26No reason. I just don't like you guys.
00:25:30If you do this, does your father know?
00:25:33I am the only son of the Su family. I can make this decision myself.
00:25:37Mr. Shadok is truly generous.
00:25:41He's just thrown 10 million around.
00:25:44There's a proper order to things. Mr. Shadok and Chief Henry, discussing military procurement.
00:25:49Don't interrupt.
00:25:50Tonight's a fundraising gala for the national crisis. Isn't donating the main thing.
00:25:56You're really falling for this scoundrel?
00:26:01Seriously, why are you talking so much crap?
00:26:07I interrupted. What are you going to do about it?
00:26:14Your father and Mr. Stefan.
00:26:18Naturally, I can't do anything to you.
00:26:20But, I can make your restaurant go bankrupt.
00:26:25I copied your restaurant's business model all over the country.
00:26:28I've opened hundreds of branches.
00:26:29Your restaurant is probably empty of customers now.
00:26:35You boast about your talent, but you also plagiarize.
00:26:39Shadok can open one. Why can't I?
00:26:42Besides, I can run it even better.
00:26:45Did you really open hundreds of them?
00:26:47Is there a problem?
00:26:48Oh, that's great.
00:26:51Charles, is that kid stupid?
00:26:53I'm opening restaurants. Stealing your business.
00:26:56Aren't you angry?
00:26:57Why be angry? I'm too busy smiling.
00:26:59SQ restaurant won't make money. You'll lose.
00:27:01I know what I'm doing.
00:27:03Mr. Shadok, at a time like this, you can still smile.
00:27:07I can smile?
00:27:08It seems the general only allows Shadok to open this restaurant.
00:27:11It doesn't allow anyone else to open one. Right.
00:27:13This matter wasn't publicized.
00:27:14The general wants to teach Charles a lesson.
00:27:20We'll send this 10 million to the Ministry of Military and Political Affairs. Let's go.
00:27:23Hey, what are you doing? I'm happy. Don't bully me.
00:27:27Let's go.
00:27:27Wait.
00:27:28What else do you want?
00:27:30Why are you in such a hurry?
00:27:31Ashamed to be seen.
00:27:34What's there to talk about? With someone like you who only plagiarizes.
00:27:37Yes. I only plagiarize. SQ restaurant. I'm about to drive them out of business.
00:27:43Baby! I love you.
00:27:46Are you crazy?
00:27:47Let me tell you.
00:27:48Then go ahead and drive it out of business.
00:27:49If you don't drive it out of business, I'll look down on you.
00:27:52Boss!
00:27:54Something bad has happened.
00:27:56The army has our restaurant.
00:27:57All sealed up!
00:28:03What did you say?
00:28:04Our restaurant has been shut down.
00:28:06Why?
00:28:08Shut down!
00:28:09Don't mess with me.
00:28:10It's not easy for someone to finally...
00:28:12If this gets messed up, we're screwed.
00:28:16Boss.
00:28:17That kid totally sabotaged us.
00:28:20What exactly happened?
00:28:22Explain yourself clearly.
00:28:23The military said only Shattuck in the entire country can open a luxury restaurant.
00:28:28No one else is allowed to.
00:28:29All our restaurants nationwide have been seized.
00:28:32All of them have been seized.
00:28:34That's impossible.
00:28:35How can he do that?
00:28:37Say that again?
00:28:38Only who can open one.
00:28:40Stop playing dumb!
00:28:41Isn't this your doing?
00:28:43Only you are allowed in the entire country.
00:28:45That was to open a luxury restaurant.
00:28:47It's over.
00:28:48Only I can open one.
00:28:51SQ restaurant's turnover won't drop.
00:28:53For the foreseeable future.
00:28:55I'll lose an extra 7 million.
00:28:57Where can I burn that much money?
00:28:59The government doing this is good for you.
00:29:02Aren't you happy?
00:29:03Happy?
00:29:04How could I not be?
00:29:06I'm grateful to the government.
00:29:09No need to thank us.
00:29:10It's our job.
00:29:25Who is Shattuck?
00:29:31When I was young I also frequented pleasure quarters.
00:29:35Only when the country faced peril.
00:29:36Did I join the revolution?
00:29:38Shattuck.
00:29:39You are very much like me.
00:29:43Thank you for the compliment, Marshall.
00:29:46Youth is truly wonderful.
00:29:48Why you cry?
00:29:49Tears of joy.
00:29:52Thank you, Marshall, for the justice.
00:29:54I'm already having a tough time.
00:29:56And you're still at it.
00:29:58Spending lavishly to revitalize education.
00:30:00Yet living frugally yourself.
00:30:03All you've done, Zane told me, everything.
00:30:07You flatter me, Marshall.
00:30:09I'm not that noble.
00:30:10I just don't have money.
00:30:12I understand.
00:30:13You've done so much.
00:30:15If I don't do something more,
00:30:16it would make me seem unworthy of my position.
00:30:19What the hell do you know?
00:30:20I really don't have money.
00:30:21If I had money, I'd eat delicacies every day.
00:30:24Marshall, why is it that only Shattuck can open one?
00:30:27And I can't!
00:30:28I need an explanation.
00:30:30Because Shattuck is investing in education.
00:30:33I also invested in education.
00:30:35You opened an aristocratic school.
00:30:37Shattuck opened a 50,000 acre talent cultivation base.
00:30:41Shattuck's investment in education is not just responding to my call,
00:30:45but also the call of the nation and the call of our people.
00:30:49Shattuck opening an exorbitant restaurant is for the country,
00:30:52while all of you are only doing it for yourselves.
00:30:55Therefore,
00:30:56anyone who dares to oppose Shattuck from now on
00:30:59will be opposing me.
00:31:06General,
00:31:07isn't that a bit much?
00:31:08Everyone here is a JAN consortium member.
00:31:11And your supporters too!
00:31:13If you do this,
00:31:14you might dishearten everyone,
00:31:16behave yourselves,
00:31:17your businesses continue,
00:31:18cause trouble,
00:31:19and it's over.
00:31:20It seems Jack is only on this matter.
00:31:23Showing favoritism to Shattuck.
00:31:25Alright,
00:31:26then I'll make an example today.
00:31:27You all watch closely.
00:31:29Zane.
00:31:38What's this?
00:31:40Charles Restaurants.
00:31:41In cities nationwide,
00:31:43all profits go to Shattuck.
00:31:46I have already ordered someone to make
00:31:49the plaque for SQ restaurant.
00:31:51It should already be hung up by now.
00:31:53They belong to me.
00:31:55That's right.
00:31:56The general saw you invested too much
00:31:58in education,
00:31:59so he gave you hundreds of restaurants.
00:32:05You can't disappoint me.
00:32:07From today onwards,
00:32:09all levels of government have no right to interfere
00:32:11with any affairs of the HY group.
00:32:12Do whatever you want.
00:32:14If there are any hardships or obstacles,
00:32:16we old guys will support you.
00:32:18Let's see who dares to touch you.
00:32:21I'm optimistic about you.
00:32:24No!
00:32:26No!
00:32:27No!
00:32:28That's not fair!
00:32:36That's not fair!
00:32:40Not fair!
00:32:41No!
00:32:42No!
00:32:43No!
00:32:44No!
00:32:45No!
00:32:46No!
00:32:47No!
00:32:50No!
00:32:51No!
00:32:52No!
00:32:54No!
00:32:58No!
00:32:59No!
00:33:02No!
00:33:02No!
00:33:02No!
00:33:03No!
00:33:03I'm optimistic about you.
00:33:15I just want to lose some money.
00:33:17Why so hard?
00:33:18Everyone's backstabbing me.
00:33:23Doctor said you're overworked.
00:33:25You need rest.
00:33:26Drink chicken soup to recover.
00:33:27Shadok, try my turtle soup.
00:33:29Delicious.
00:33:30I'll take care of my fiancé.
00:33:32What are you doing here?
00:33:33Shadok and I secretly pledged our lives.
00:33:35I'll be the first wedding to the family.
00:33:37I saw that since last night.
00:33:38You haven't been feeling well.
00:33:40What's going on?
00:33:40With you all pulling me back and forth,
00:33:42how can I feel comfortable?
00:33:43Shadok, rest more.
00:33:45If you're not feeling well,
00:33:47let me handle the company matters.
00:33:49No way.
00:33:50So many employees need my support.
00:33:52How can I not manage it?
00:33:53Do that a few more times,
00:33:55and I'll be ruined.
00:33:58Young Master, I have something to report.
00:34:00He hasn't been feeling well lately.
00:34:02Come back in a few days.
00:34:03Let him in.
00:34:04Come in.
00:34:06Young Master, I receive government documents.
00:34:09We've coordinated and estimated the restaurants in major cities.
00:34:12Just tell me directly about the daily net profit.
00:34:15From all the restaurants, including our own.
00:34:18Around one million.
00:34:19One million silver money.
00:34:21Are you sure?
00:34:25Our restaurant targets high officials,
00:34:28dignitaries, and business magnates.
00:34:30Non-bulk trade won't come to SQ restaurant.
00:34:33So, it's only one million per day.
00:34:36Don't you think it's too little?
00:34:38Little?
00:34:39This is way too much.
00:34:40Oh my god.
00:34:41Damn.
00:34:42Still two months left.
00:34:43How will I lose it all?
00:34:45Isn't more better.
00:34:47This income is enough to invest heavily in education.
00:34:51I'm feeling a bit unwell.
00:34:52Could you please leave first?
00:34:53I want to be alone.
00:34:57There is no fever.
00:34:58What's going on?
00:34:59I've got it.
00:35:00The system has requirements for employee salaries.
00:35:03But it doesn't have requirements for benefits.
00:35:06I've decided I'm going to increase employee benefits.
00:35:09But the benefits you give them are good enough.
00:35:12Don't worry about that.
00:35:14Samuel, take this down.
00:35:15All high group industries must have employee dormitories.
00:35:19Second, every new year and holiday, we must give employees benefits.
00:35:22It can be money or daily necessities like food and fuel.
00:35:26But not less than one month's salary.
00:35:28Investing in education has won the favor of the Grand Marshal's Mansion.
00:35:31What's this got to do with employee benefits?
00:35:33Don't worry about that.
00:35:35Employees work eight-hour days.
00:35:37Five days on, two days off.
00:35:39Overtime.
00:35:39Over eight hours.
00:35:40Paid a double salary.
00:35:44Holidays are days off for special positions that work on holidays.
00:35:48Triple salary.
00:35:51Shatok, now almost all companies work 11 or 12 hours.
00:35:55If it's a factory, 13 or 14 hours is more common.
00:35:59This will make the business community hostile towards you.
00:36:02Oh, all of them compete with me.
00:36:10Once the entire business world turns against you, they'll band together to isolate you.
00:36:13That way, they'll ruin your business.
00:36:15Huh.
00:36:16Seriously.
00:36:17That's good news.
00:36:20What I mean is, I should set an example for the business world.
00:36:25If they dare to turn against me, I'll just poach their employees.
00:36:29Young master, if you're so keen on employee benefits, how about adding more paid maternity
00:36:34leave?
00:36:34Employee's wife is pregnant.
00:36:36Give them paternity leave.
00:36:38Child care and maternity subsidies covered.
00:36:41True genius.
00:36:42Let's do it.
00:36:43Young master, I'll go even further.
00:36:45Let's build a school for employees' children.
00:36:47Free schooling.
00:36:48And a hospital for employees.
00:36:50With free medical care.
00:36:52You're my lucky star.
00:36:55The company's future depends on you.
00:36:57Rest assured, young master.
00:36:58I'll make the company bigger and stronger.
00:37:00And reach new heights.
00:37:02Growing bigger and stronger isn't necessary.
00:37:04Just focus on treating our employees well?
00:37:06Do it that way, young master.
00:37:07I may lack other skills, but I've got this covered.
00:37:11I trust you so much.
00:37:13You can go now.
00:37:14Hey!
00:37:19Company spending on benefits has increased, but not enough.
00:37:23Need to keep burning money.
00:37:24I can't watch this.
00:37:26Just about losing money.
00:37:28So simple.
00:37:29Easy.
00:37:33This is 60 million.
00:37:37Recruiting teachers and staff cost 3 million.
00:37:39Paid twice for materials.
00:37:41Spent 4 million.
00:37:42Buying grain cost 3 million.
00:37:44Paying employees this month cost 3.5 million.
00:37:47Salaries are only 3.5 million.
00:37:49You're not cutting it.
00:37:50Most of the workers, they haven't even completed a full month.
00:37:53I can't pay that much.
00:37:55I'll have to wait until next month.
00:37:57To pay employees their full monthly salaries?
00:37:59I still have 2 million silver on hand.
00:38:01Next two months?
00:38:02Another 60 million silver money.
00:38:04How am I supposed to lose money?
00:38:06Seeing you're troubled.
00:38:07This system will help.
00:38:08Dumb system.
00:38:09Don't screw me over.
00:38:11You wanna help me?
00:38:12I'll give you 100 ways to lose money.
00:38:14Losing money should be easy peasy.
00:38:17Right?
00:38:20A hundred ways to lose money.
00:38:26Then I better take a good look.
00:38:31Why are you grinning like an idiot by yourself?
00:38:34Oh.
00:38:35I'm thinking about how to make money.
00:38:37Alright then.
00:38:38You two go back first.
00:38:39And I'll ponder for a bit.
00:38:41Okay.
00:38:41Then Shattuck.
00:38:42I'll come again tomorrow.
00:38:43Alright.
00:38:44Go on now.
00:38:46You go back too.
00:38:47Drink it.
00:38:48Go.
00:39:01Damn system.
00:39:03Screw me over.
00:39:04Hundred ways to lose money.
00:39:05Hundred ways to make money.
00:39:08Invest in light industry.
00:39:09Am I stupid?
00:39:10Everyone knows.
00:39:11Light industry is the economy.
00:39:13Heavy industry is national defense.
00:39:15You're an amateur.
00:39:17Acquire bankrupt factories.
00:39:18Let them remain as they are.
00:39:20Mass produce.
00:39:21Every unit produced loses money.
00:39:23The more produced, the more money lost.
00:39:25These factories are going bankrupt.
00:39:27There must be a reason for that.
00:39:29Am I right?
00:39:29That's true.
00:39:30A factory on the verge of bankruptcy.
00:39:33It has problems.
00:39:34If they stay as they are.
00:39:36I'll keep losing money.
00:39:38Exactly.
00:39:39Lord Scale Acquisitions.
00:39:40Still worried about losing 60 million.
00:39:42Even 600 million possible.
00:39:43I'll invest in heavy industry.
00:39:45It needs huge investment.
00:39:48Low returns.
00:39:49State sustained.
00:39:53Exactly.
00:39:54Think bigger.
00:39:55Our country lacks industrial talent.
00:39:57Recruit from the west.
00:39:58Isn't that just burning money?
00:39:59Recruit industrial talent from the west.
00:40:01That's expensive.
00:40:03Or open a military factory.
00:40:05Think I'm stupid?
00:40:06Arms are super profitable.
00:40:07Open a military factory.
00:40:08I'd make a killing.
00:40:09I'll give you blueprints for automatic weapons.
00:40:11These automatic weapons with the J government's income.
00:40:14Can they afford them?
00:40:15Right.
00:40:16But it just doesn't feel right.
00:40:18Who uses automatic weapons?
00:40:19Unless they're super rich.
00:40:21The island nation is stronger than us.
00:40:22They only use bolt action rifles.
00:40:24Can the J government use automatic weapons?
00:40:27You have a point.
00:40:28I'll listen.
00:40:30Don't you dare trick me.
00:40:31Host.
00:40:32You should know.
00:40:32I'm truly looking out for your best interests.
00:40:36Mr. Luke.
00:40:37I'll name a price.
00:40:39100,000 silver.
00:40:40Deal or no deal?
00:40:41My leather factory equipment.
00:40:42Worth over 600,000 alone.
00:40:44Over 100,000 is too low.
00:40:46Your factory's been forced into bankruptcy by the Yang family.
00:40:50If you drag it out any longer.
00:40:51You won't sell it for 100,000.
00:40:53I've heard.
00:40:55High group offers high salaries.
00:40:57To recruit talent.
00:40:58Didn't expect.
00:40:59You.
00:41:00A student.
00:41:00Educated abroad.
00:41:02Would join HY group.
00:41:03Mr. Luke.
00:41:04Your equipment.
00:41:05Can be bought for 120,000 to 130,000 now.
00:41:09If you don't agree.
00:41:10That equipment of yours.
00:41:12Will just be scrap metal in the end.
00:41:14You'll lose money either way.
00:41:15Let's go.
00:41:23All right.
00:41:25You really know how to pick your timing.
00:41:27I heard.
00:41:28You've already acquired over 10 factories.
00:41:30Mr. Luke.
00:41:31Your info is outdated.
00:41:33We've already got over 40.
00:41:39Eh.
00:41:41Eh.
00:41:42Eh.
00:41:48Why do you want to acquire so many factories on the verge of bankruptcy?
00:41:53Cheap.
00:41:55Some of them were forced out of business.
00:41:57Some went bankrupt due to cutting corners.
00:41:59And of course that includes you.
00:42:03Do you think I wanted to?
00:42:05Powerful families are waging a price war.
00:42:07If I don't lower costs, how can I compete with them?
00:42:15The factory barely has any workers.
00:42:17You'll have to find them yourselves.
00:42:19This matter?
00:42:20Doesn't need Mr. Luke to worry about.
00:42:24This time you'll have to come with me.
00:42:26Yes.
00:42:30A monthly salary of 12 silver money.
00:42:33Food and accommodation included.
00:42:348 hour work day system.
00:42:35Overtime pay is double.
00:42:37Such a high monthly salary.
00:42:39Such great benefits.
00:42:40This can't be a scam.
00:42:41It's not a scam.
00:42:42What Mr. Shatok says is always trustworthy.
00:42:45Can we trust what Shatok says?
00:42:46A distant relative of mine.
00:42:48His whole family used to be crammed in a slum.
00:42:50Couldn't even afford food.
00:42:52He joined High Construction last month.
00:42:54Only a month.
00:42:54He's already gained weight.
00:42:56You must be joking.
00:42:57It's true.
00:42:58I have a friend.
00:42:59Who works at HY Construction.
00:43:01They serve me for lunch daily.
00:43:03And unlimited rice.
00:43:04I'm not sure I believe it.
00:43:05Believe it or not.
00:43:06Anyway, I'm going.
00:43:08I'm going too.
00:43:08Don't you guys regret it later.
00:43:11Hey buddy.
00:43:12Wait for me.
00:43:13I wonder if they need general laborers.
00:43:19Cigarette.
00:43:20Smoke less.
00:43:22Bad for your health.
00:43:25Mr. Shatok is good to me.
00:43:30Sylvia attended her girls middle school reunion.
00:43:33Call her back.
00:43:34No need.
00:43:36We're here to talk business.
00:43:39Right.
00:43:42Uncle Seth has offices in several major M country cities.
00:43:45Indeed.
00:43:46It is.
00:43:47Our Zhang family itself.
00:43:49Deals in foreign trade.
00:43:51Uncle Seth.
00:43:52I need your help.
00:43:53In M country.
00:43:55Purchase some heavy industrial equipment.
00:43:57The more.
00:43:58The better.
00:43:58Heavy industry.
00:43:59Mr. Shatok.
00:44:00You're entering heavy industry.
00:44:02That costs far more than education.
00:44:05The funds.
00:44:06Funds are not a problem.
00:44:07I know what I'm doing.
00:44:08As long as you.
00:44:09Uncle.
00:44:10Buy back the equipment and machinery for me.
00:44:12I will pay you extra for your trouble.
00:44:14How about it?
00:44:16Given our family's relationship.
00:44:18How can I take your money?
00:44:20Ugh.
00:44:20This child.
00:44:21Business is business.
00:44:22Then I'll trouble President Seth.
00:44:24This is what my husband wrote.
00:44:26In the past two days.
00:44:27A list of machinery.
00:44:31Mr. Shatok.
00:44:32What made you think of coming to me?
00:44:37Isn't it because?
00:44:38The West has an embargo on us.
00:44:40All heavy industrial equipment is embargoed now.
00:44:43Due to the economic depression.
00:44:45They've relaxed it.
00:44:46But only for private purchases.
00:44:47That's right.
00:44:49If the government gets involved.
00:44:52M-Country customs won't let it through.
00:44:55In that case.
00:44:56For this matter.
00:44:58Give me two or three days.
00:44:59Okay.
00:45:00Then many thanks Uncle Seth.
00:45:04High Group.
00:45:05Acquired many bankrupt factories.
00:45:08Over 80.
00:45:09Including soap powder.
00:45:10Candles and paper factories.
00:45:13Shatok also tasked Seth.
00:45:14To buy heavy industrial equipment.
00:45:16In M-Country.
00:45:19Heavy industry.
00:45:20What's Shatok trying to do?
00:45:22I've investigated High Group's spending.
00:45:24They're spending like water.
00:45:26But Shatok still has.
00:45:274 million silver untouched.
00:45:29I suspect these funds are for...
00:45:31Buying machinery and equipment.
00:45:33Did the Sioux family mobilize funds recently?
00:45:36Han and Sioux families haven't mobilized funds?
00:45:38How much profit does Shatok make monthly now?
00:45:41About 30 million silver per month.
00:45:4430 million.
00:45:46Heavy industry.
00:45:48The money Shatok has.
00:45:49Is probably not enough.
00:45:52I got intel.
00:45:53That prominent families.
00:45:54Like H-City's Zhao family.
00:45:56And TC Region's Young family.
00:45:57Are secretly plotting.
00:45:59What are those families plotting?
00:46:01Lately.
00:46:02Literary circles.
00:46:03Praise Shatok.
00:46:04To the skies.
00:46:05But fiercely criticizing.
00:46:07The JN Consortium.
00:46:08The JN Consortium.
00:46:08Some even shouted.
00:46:09The slogan to overthrow the consortium.
00:46:12Shatok has put them on the spot.
00:46:15No wonder they're unhappy.
00:46:18This Shatok.
00:46:20Revitalizing education and industry.
00:46:22Are all matters of great importance.
00:46:25You must protect him for me.
00:46:27Understand?
00:46:28Later.
00:46:29I will send people to protect him secretly.
00:46:31You don't understand.
00:46:32No matter their background.
00:46:34No matter their connections.
00:46:36Even if they are an elder statesman.
00:46:37Anyone who dares to harm Shatok.
00:46:39Kill them.
00:46:40Rest assured.
00:46:41Marshal.
00:46:42If anything happens to Shatok.
00:46:43I'll offer my head.
00:46:45Hey.
00:46:46Why are you shouting?
00:46:47Understood.
00:46:48Go.
00:46:48Yes sir.
00:46:54Connect to internal affairs.
00:46:56HY group mines.
00:46:58Minerals.
00:46:58Tax free.
00:47:00All national minerals for HY group.
00:47:11Hey.
00:47:12Where were we?
00:47:12Oh right.
00:47:14We've acquired over 80 factories.
00:47:16Not enough.
00:47:16Keep acquiring.
00:47:17The ones we haven't acquired yet.
00:47:19Either they're doing well.
00:47:20Or they have foreign connections.
00:47:22We can't acquire them.
00:47:23If we can't acquire them.
00:47:24Resume production.
00:47:25We've hired many workers.
00:47:26But few are skilled.
00:47:28It's fine.
00:47:29We'll just train them gradually.
00:47:30Young master.
00:47:31Also.
00:47:32Market share is an issue.
00:47:34Domestic market.
00:47:35Controlled by powerful families.
00:47:36Compradors.
00:47:37And.
00:47:38Foreigners.
00:47:39We have none.
00:47:40This problem is easy to solve.
00:47:41We can advertise.
00:47:43And lower prices appropriately.
00:47:44With prices.
00:47:45We can attract.
00:47:46A good portion of the market.
00:47:47No way.
00:47:48Don't lower prices.
00:47:49And don't advertise.
00:47:50Quality speaks for itself.
00:47:51No need to make it known to everyone.
00:47:54I want to lose money.
00:47:55I want to lose money.
00:47:55Not make money.
00:47:57Without advertising or lowering prices.
00:47:58How do you compete for market share?
00:48:00Are you stupid?
00:48:02Lower prices.
00:48:02We lose.
00:48:03Our own profit.
00:48:04Young master.
00:48:06What if we reduce.
00:48:08Manufacturing costs.
00:48:09That won't work either.
00:48:11We can't ruin our reputation.
00:48:12Manufacturing costs can be high.
00:48:14But absolutely not low.
00:48:15I understand.
00:48:16You intend to win with quality.
00:48:18You're sharp.
00:48:19Having studied abroad.
00:48:20Your brain really works well.
00:48:21Shadok.
00:48:22My dad wants you over.
00:48:23He said there's a lead on the equipment.
00:48:25Shadok.
00:48:35This young lady is interesting.
00:48:37She even bowed when she left.
00:48:42We arranged for three iron smelting sets.
00:48:46Two steel making sets.
00:48:48Two precision machining sets.
00:48:50And five mechanical processing sets.
00:48:53What's the price?
00:48:56This much.
00:48:5863 million.
00:48:59Hey.
00:49:00Shadok.
00:49:01In the M country.
00:49:02We use M country money.
00:49:0463 million M country money.
00:49:06Even better.
00:49:06Even in normal times.
00:49:0863 million M country money.
00:49:10That buys dozens of sets.
00:49:126.3 million M country money is still a lot.
00:49:14Price.
00:49:14Before the depression.
00:49:1613 lines.
00:49:18Need 630,000 M country money.
00:49:20How much did you say?
00:49:24630,000 M country money.
00:49:26Like selling scrap metal.
00:49:28Selling scrap metal wouldn't make that much.
00:49:31Are those factory owners stupid?
00:49:32So cheap?
00:49:33Come on.
00:49:34It's an economic depression.
00:49:36Half the factories in M country are bankrupt.
00:49:39Someone buying their equipment is good enough.
00:49:41The economic depression will pass.
00:49:43They could just keep the equipment.
00:49:44That would be fine.
00:49:45Why sell it so cheaply?
00:49:46This equipment loses value over time.
00:49:49If not sold now, they'll lose more later.
00:49:52Maintenance also costs money.
00:49:54But 13 sets only 630,000 M country money.
00:49:57They're all over 10 years old.
00:49:58So they're not expensive.
00:50:00If you want them.
00:50:02I'll have someone sign the contract.
00:50:04I'll take them.
00:50:05But it's not enough.
00:50:07We should buy 30.
00:50:09Or 40 million in equipment.
00:50:1030 or 40 million.
00:50:12That much.
00:50:13I know you want to revitalize industry.
00:50:15But we can't handle it this way.
00:50:16Now's a golden opportunity.
00:50:18To revitalize our industry.
00:50:19Once the western economy recovers.
00:50:21Embargoes will tighten.
00:50:22We won't be able to buy anything then.
00:50:26I'll have someone make more contacts.
00:50:28We need to recruit.
00:50:31Experienced workers.
00:50:33Especially skilled.
00:50:34Mechanical engineers.
00:50:36We'll take as many as possible.
00:50:37Shattuck.
00:50:38To get them all to work for us.
00:50:40That will cost a lot.
00:50:43Don't worry.
00:50:44I'm fine for money.
00:50:48Young Master.
00:50:50Many teaching buildings and dorms.
00:50:51In school city are finished.
00:50:53Nearby residential areas.
00:50:55Are also built.
00:50:56500,000 people building.
00:50:58Incredible speed.
00:50:59Fast.
00:51:00But expensive.
00:51:01In just two months.
00:51:02We've spent 11 million silver.
00:51:04Investing in education.
00:51:06Don't worry about the money.
00:51:09Young Master.
00:51:10Two month salaries.
00:51:12For hundreds of thousands of employees.
00:51:13Cost 10 million.
00:51:14Bought all kinds of meat and vegetables.
00:51:16For nearly a million.
00:51:17Food expenses too high.
00:51:19High food costs.
00:51:21High efficiency.
00:51:23Talon.
00:51:23Continue.
00:51:243 million for grain.
00:51:253.1 million for heavy industrial equipment.
00:51:2811 million for building materials.
00:51:30Acquiring factories.
00:51:316.45 million.
00:51:32Plus other expenses.
00:51:33Totaling almost 34.7 million silver spent.
00:51:36We have left.
00:51:379.8 million silver money.
00:51:39We'll run out of money next month.
00:51:41That's exactly what I want.
00:51:42Yes.
00:51:43Young Master.
00:51:44We should be frugal with our spending.
00:51:46Every expense is necessary.
00:51:49Can't be cut.
00:51:50We need money everywhere.
00:51:53Money is just paper.
00:51:55Just spend it.
00:51:57Young Master.
00:51:58Director Zane wants you at JL Restaurant.
00:52:00Has an urgent matter to discuss.
00:52:02Alright.
00:52:03I'll go then.
00:52:06My school will be completed.
00:52:08Before the new year.
00:52:09And students can enroll next year.
00:52:12You said you could invite famous foreign teachers.
00:52:14Is that true?
00:52:16Mr. Lucian.
00:52:17That is certainly true.
00:52:18These famous teachers have connections.
00:52:20If we can gain their favor.
00:52:22We'll naturally gain international connections.
00:52:25That's exactly what we value.
00:52:27My son will be in your care, Charles.
00:52:29Don't worry, Mr. Lucian.
00:52:30Come.
00:52:32Come.
00:52:35Charles.
00:52:39The Marshal favors Shattok.
00:52:41You enter officialdom.
00:52:43The Marshal still needs our support.
00:52:46Without us.
00:52:47He can't afford guns and ammo.
00:52:49That's true.
00:52:50Without us providing funds.
00:52:52He wouldn't be able to get anything done.
00:52:53Shattok has started acquiring factories.
00:52:55It seems he wants to get a piece of the industrial products market.
00:53:02This is our home turf.
00:53:05Isn't it though?
00:53:09Mr. Zane.
00:53:10We've been here for almost a month now.
00:53:13But haven't meet the boss yet.
00:53:17Look.
00:53:17Here he comes.
00:53:19They said they wanted to see you.
00:53:21I told them.
00:53:23Nice to meet you.
00:53:24My name is Shattok.
00:53:25I'm boss.
00:53:26Any trouble?
00:53:27My name is Harit.
00:53:28When can we start for working?
00:53:30Start work when school community is done.
00:53:33Now.
00:53:33Just rest.
00:53:35Okay?
00:53:35What if you don't want us anymore?
00:53:38I need a stable job.
00:53:40But I can't let you work.
00:53:41Where is still a construction site?
00:53:44Boss.
00:53:44Any textbook.
00:53:47No.
00:53:48But the ministry have...
00:53:50Your textbook is out of date.
00:53:53You need a world class textbook right now.
00:53:55My friends.
00:53:56We are.
00:53:57Capable of this job.
00:53:58Well.
00:53:59I'll give you the fun.
00:54:01You can list that office location to do this job.
00:54:04Okay.
00:54:05I'll wait here.
00:54:06Okay.
00:54:07Okay.
00:54:10These foreigners.
00:54:11Afraid I'll go back on my word.
00:54:12And won't want them.
00:54:13Yes.
00:54:14Unemployment in the west has been terrifying lately.
00:54:18Thousands compete for one position.
00:54:20They have high salaries.
00:54:21They don't want to lose their jobs.
00:54:23If they do well, give them a raise.
00:54:29Cheers.
00:54:31Mr. Shattok.
00:54:32You're amazing.
00:54:34You speak Chinese.
00:54:38Our current situation...
00:54:40I'm afraid we won't last past November.
00:54:43Don't worry.
00:54:44Think about it.
00:54:45Why would the young master acquire those factories?
00:54:47To save costs.
00:54:49Second.
00:54:50To produce immediately.
00:54:51Some factories are back in operation.
00:54:53Later ones for 10 days.
00:54:55We have tons of products.
00:54:58But they're all piled up in the warehouse.
00:55:00Just sell them.
00:55:02Then sell them.
00:55:03No rush.
00:55:05You know about the...
00:55:06Pre-enrollment for School City.
00:55:09What does that have to do with our products?
00:55:12In a few days,
00:55:13The Education Ministry will heavily promote
00:55:15School City's pre-enrollment.
00:55:17The pre-enrollment fees are far from enough.
00:55:19We have world-class teachers.
00:55:21But our fees are very low.
00:55:23It's all for a good reputation.
00:55:25To prepare for the promotion.
00:55:27And sale of our products.
00:55:29You mean public support?
00:55:31Our products are high quality.
00:55:33And have a good reputation.
00:55:35Prices are the same as elsewhere.
00:55:37Will the public support us?
00:55:39Or...
00:55:39Those unscrupulous merchants?
00:55:41Of course it's us!
00:55:44Exactly.
00:55:46Alright.
00:55:53Mr. Zane.
00:55:55Mr. Zane.
00:55:56Has the School City started pre-enrollment?
00:55:59Enrollment has begun.
00:56:00But the daily expenses are too high.
00:56:03High Group needs to recover its funds.
00:56:05That's not a problem.
00:56:06Publicity and news departments will fully cooperate.
00:56:09We must ensure enrollment is completed as soon as possible.
00:56:17I've seen your document.
00:56:19School City is preparing for pre-enrollment.
00:56:21Yes, young master.
00:56:23I plan to get it.
00:56:24Into the market soon.
00:56:25Is the promotional material written?
00:56:27Done.
00:56:32What's the largest school community?
00:56:35Any internationally famous teachers?
00:56:37All these flashy things?
00:56:38Delete them all.
00:56:39Delete them.
00:56:41Young master, this is our advantage.
00:56:43I wouldn't delete it if it weren't an advantage.
00:56:47The common people won't understand.
00:56:50High School City opens February 10th next year.
00:56:53Pre-enrollment begins.
00:56:57Shatok, your promotional content is too simple.
00:57:00Not even your own advantages are mentioned.
00:57:02Why choose High School City?
00:57:04Won't this mean no one comes?
00:57:05Common people don't get it.
00:57:07Our promotion's main purpose is to tell them,
00:57:09The school opens next year.
00:57:11Whatever you say.
00:57:18Extra, extra.
00:57:19Largest school city in the country.
00:57:21High School City starts November 6th.
00:57:23Pre-enrollment.
00:57:25Featuring world-class teachers.
00:57:27This must be fake.
00:57:29I've seen them.
00:57:30There are foreigners at JL restaurant.
00:57:32But the tuition fee is only two silver.
00:57:34Two for elementary school per year.
00:57:39Still low.
00:57:40Tuition, same as national schools.
00:57:42No registration fee.
00:57:43No miscellaneous fees.
00:57:44True.
00:57:45Primary schools charge two fees.
00:57:46Then there's the accommodation fee.
00:57:48Registration and miscellaneous fees.
00:57:49Without 20 silver.
00:57:50You can't attend school.
00:57:51But look at this school.
00:57:53It's a bit out of the way.
00:57:54World-class teachers.
00:57:56Only two silver.
00:57:57I'd send my kid here.
00:57:58Even if remote.
00:57:59Exactly.
00:58:00I just don't know if it's true.
00:58:02Doesn't it say right here?
00:58:03High Group Headquarters.
00:58:05Enrollment office.
00:58:06Let's go ask.
00:58:07Let's go.
00:58:07I'll go too.
00:58:09Let's go.
00:58:15How's the situation?
00:58:16Quite a few people.
00:58:18But just asking questions.
00:58:19Location too remote.
00:58:21Few people registered.
00:58:21No rush.
00:58:23Let's go first.
00:58:23Eat at SQ Restaurant.
00:58:25Then go to Group HQ.
00:58:27There's no one here.
00:58:28A half-finished school.
00:58:29Outside the city.
00:58:30How can ordinary people trust that?
00:58:32Why go to SQ Restaurant?
00:58:33School of State pre-enrollment.
00:58:35Of course we'll celebrate.
00:58:37People are asking but not registering.
00:58:39I have to celebrate.
00:58:41All right.
00:58:43Let's go.
00:58:46Can't you pay a little attention to your image?
00:58:48I'm happy.
00:58:50Image can't feed me.
00:58:53Your mood seems pretty good.
00:58:55Of course.
00:59:04Hurry up.
00:59:05Or no spots left.
00:59:06Hey, wait.
00:59:07What are you all doing here?
00:59:08Registering, of course.
00:59:10What else?
00:59:11It's just a half-finished school.
00:59:13Location's remote.
00:59:14Nothing to see.
00:59:15Tuition for a year.
00:59:17Only two silver.
00:59:18Where else can you find such a good deal?
00:59:19Tuition.
00:59:20Same as national schools.
00:59:21Is high school city necessary?
00:59:23How can they be the same?
00:59:24Tuition is two money.
00:59:26Registration fee is three money.
00:59:27Accommodation fee is eight money.
00:59:29Miscellaneous fees are five money.
00:59:30This high school city, only two silver money total.
00:59:33Not talking to you anymore.
00:59:35Your child is quite good.
00:59:36Don't delay their future.
00:59:37Many schools mislead students.
00:59:41Didn't you say they...
00:59:42Were all just coming to ask questions?
00:59:46Maybe they're here to ask.
00:59:47About the newspaper story.
00:59:49If tuition is really only two silver coins.
00:59:51All major newspapers.
00:59:52How they publish high school city's fee structure in such detail.
00:59:55Who did this?
00:59:56Young master.
00:59:58Young master.
00:59:59Young master.
01:00:00Haha.
01:00:01You didn't say you were coming.
01:00:02I could have picked you up.
01:00:04Was it you?
01:00:05This honest person?
01:00:06Who went against my orders.
01:00:08Bribed all the major papers.
01:00:09To promote the school city.
01:00:10Young master.
01:00:11How could I?
01:00:12Be capable of that.
01:00:13Thanks to you.
01:00:16Thanks to me.
01:00:17You are now.
01:00:19Highly favored by literary giants.
01:00:21Those esteemed scholars.
01:00:23Praise you in the newspapers every day.
01:00:25Who told them about our school city?
01:00:27Fee information.
01:00:28The government.
01:00:30Since yesterday.
01:00:31They've been vigorously promoting our school city.
01:00:33All major newspapers too.
01:00:35Scrambling for front pages.
01:00:36Now it's spread beyond the southern region.
01:00:39Even reaching the central plains.
01:00:41It's spread to the central plains.
01:00:44This is killing me.
01:00:47How many people have registered?
01:00:48Elementary and middle school combined.
01:00:51Around 8,000.
01:00:52So many people.
01:00:53Our school.
01:00:54Only charges tuition.
01:00:57Unlike national schools.
01:00:58It's cheaper.
01:01:00My fault for not understanding.
01:01:01I only have tuition fees.
01:01:02No miscellaneous fees.
01:01:03Of course it's a low price.
01:01:06What's your estimate?
01:01:08How many students can we pre-enroll?
01:01:10Over 300,000.
01:01:11School-aged children in Jay City.
01:01:13Excluding those who can't afford.
01:01:15The two silver coins.
01:01:16Still over 100,000.
01:01:18And surrounding middle schools.
01:01:20And university students.
01:01:21Unique advantage.
01:01:23Internationally renowned teachers.
01:01:26What do you think?
01:01:28How much tuition we can collect?
01:01:30I estimate no less than a million.
01:01:34Construction materials for November.
01:01:36Employee salaries.
01:01:37Six million food costs.
01:01:40Six to seven hundred thousand.
01:01:42Recruiting technical talent.
01:01:44Building industrial parks.
01:01:45Plus machinery and equipment.
01:01:47This million won't make a difference.
01:01:49Settled.
01:01:50Every time you make money.
01:01:51You're not happy.
01:01:53Why?
01:01:59Is that so?
01:02:00Am I not happy?
01:02:03I am unhappy.
01:02:04I'm frustrated.
01:02:05I didn't do my best.
01:02:06It's really like that.
01:02:08Whoever lies is a dog.
01:02:11Woof woof woof.
01:02:11Darm system.
01:02:13Get lost.
01:02:13Sylvia.
01:02:14Chamber of Commerce Conference.
01:02:16At Yangtze Villa.
01:02:17Ixgi Wawf.
01:02:18Why didn't she come tell me herself?
01:02:20She's focused on being your capable assistant.
01:02:22She went to business school for further studies.
01:02:29About residential property presales.
01:02:31Did Mr. Shatok sign it?
01:02:32He signed it.
01:02:34Using S-City and Western methods.
01:02:36Mortgage purchase.
01:02:37In that case, we can recover a good amount of capital.
01:02:40We'll only recover about 5 or 6 million.
01:02:43This mortgage purchase.
01:02:44The down payment is only 1 million.
01:02:47This million or so, that's still not enough.
01:02:50Industrial products are the biggest chunk.
01:02:53With Mr. Shatok's name, recovering 10 or 20 million is easy.
01:02:59Finding J-City is quite difficult.
01:03:01Help me find it.
01:03:03It's at the bottom.
01:03:05You didn't even look at what you drew.
01:03:07You say it's at the bottom.
01:03:08I still have to believe you.
01:03:10I really have to believe you at the bottom.
01:03:13Alright, alright.
01:03:14I get it.
01:03:16The machinery and equipment deal is settled.
01:03:19We negotiated over 160 lines of production line equipment.
01:03:23Iron smelting.
01:03:24Steel refining.
01:03:25Precision machining.
01:03:26We have everything.
01:03:28Total price?
01:03:296.5 million M-Country money equals 32.5 million silver money.
01:03:34Alright, I'll take them all.
01:03:36What about recruiting people?
01:03:38We've contacted many so far.
01:03:40But bringing them back requires 3 million silver.
01:03:433 million it is.
01:03:44No problem.
01:03:46My October surplus plus November income is about 40 million.
01:03:50Even with tuition fees and the down payment from house sales.
01:03:54But my funding gap is nearly 10 million.
01:03:56It's really good.
01:03:58When the time comes, let's all see.
01:04:00High Group's industrial products will be launched on the 24th.
01:04:03What kind of stuff are they selling?
01:04:04Everything from shoes to candles and matches.
01:04:07Then we must support them.
01:04:08If it weren't for Mr. Shattok, my son wouldn't even be able to go to school.
01:04:11What school compared to that?
01:04:13Mr. Shattok will revitalize the nation.
01:04:16Mr. Shattok bought machines to make weapons against foreign bullying.
01:04:20Mr. Shattok for country and people.
01:04:23That's right.
01:04:24Going to school really helped us.
01:04:26We benefited a lot.
01:04:27Support Mr. Shattok.
01:04:28Support Mr. Shattok.
01:04:30Support Mr. Shattok.
01:04:31Support Mr. Shattok.
01:04:33Support Mr. Shattok.
01:04:34Support Mr. Shattok.
01:04:34Support Mr. Shattok.
01:04:35Support Mr. Shattok.
01:04:38It's almost the end of the month.
01:04:39Time for payday.
01:04:40We don't have enough money.
01:04:41Even the construction material money.
01:04:42Only a portion's been paid.
01:04:44Furthermore, we need to build an industrial park.
01:04:46Recruit staff.
01:04:47Procure materials.
01:04:48That'll cost nearly 2 million.
01:04:50But our current funding gap has already reached nearly 10 million.
01:04:54Mr. Shattok.
01:04:54No big deal.
01:04:55Salaries paid December 1st.
01:04:56Construction, materials, money also paid December 1st.
01:04:59Just owe it for now.
01:05:01December 1st.
01:05:02You can't get that much money.
01:05:03Mr. Shattok.
01:05:04I said it's no problem.
01:05:05Are you hoping to rely on industrial products to turn the tide?
01:05:08The industrial product market is dominated by foreigners and Comprador families.
01:05:12You can't compete.
01:05:14Don't worry.
01:05:15Good if I can't compete.
01:05:17No one can backstab me this time.
01:05:18I'll take 50 million to marry.
01:05:20Si concubine.
01:05:21Everyone.
01:05:22This is the Alliance Elder's descendant.
01:05:25Shattok.
01:05:26Eldest son of the Sioux family.
01:05:28He's an outstanding talent.
01:05:30Mr. Shattok is a gifted young man.
01:05:32Which of his recent actions wasn't a major undertaking?
01:05:36Mr. Shattok's recent work.
01:05:38Revitalizing industry.
01:05:40Boosting education.
01:05:41Great deeds benefiting the nation.
01:05:44Benefiting the nation and its people.
01:05:46I'm not so sure.
01:05:52Why are you here?
01:05:53Isn't this a business dinner?
01:05:55Why can't we be here?
01:05:56Mr. Charles.
01:05:57Mr. Zion.
01:05:58It seems I didn't invite either of you.
01:06:01Tonight's banquet is for us.
01:06:03Jay City Chamber of Commerce members.
01:06:04You two came uninvited.
01:06:06That's not right.
01:06:08Shattok isn't a Jay City Chamber member.
01:06:10He can come.
01:06:11So can I.
01:06:13Shattok's home is in Jay City.
01:06:15His business company's headquarters is also in Jay City.
01:06:18As the president of the Jay City Chamber of Commerce,
01:06:21I invited him to join the chamber today.
01:06:23Is there a problem with that?
01:06:26He's here for me.
01:06:28You passed.
01:06:29What are you doing here?
01:06:30Shattok.
01:06:31Our real war has just begun.
01:06:34Oh, I see.
01:06:35So you're here to declare war on me.
01:06:37Your reputation now is completely ruined.
01:06:39You dare show your faces instead of hiding at home.
01:06:42Hannah.
01:06:43I'll let you know what the price of rejecting me is.
01:06:49Seriously, I'm baffled.
01:06:51Is the mental hospital on holiday today?
01:06:53How did they let you out?
01:06:54Shattok.
01:06:55Don't be so arrogant.
01:06:56About SQ restaurant.
01:06:58We fell into your trap.
01:06:59Fell into my trap.
01:07:01You guys aren't very smart.
01:07:03Can't even outwit a playboy like me.
01:07:05You invested in education, gaining the marshal's favor,
01:07:08and had the marshal protect your SQ restaurant.
01:07:11But this time, no one will protect your industrial products.
01:07:14Your industrial products today are also being launched in various cities, right?
01:07:17You shouldn't have entered this field.
01:07:19This is our home turf.
01:07:21If you have the guts, let's have a business war.
01:07:23A business war?
01:07:24Isn't it just about who has more money?
01:07:26A prize or discount war?
01:07:27If your father said that, it might carry some weight.
01:07:30But unfortunately, it's you.
01:07:32The Chen family is no less than the Han or Su families.
01:07:34If you want to intimidate people with your influence, you're mistaken.
01:07:37I don't like to intimidate people with influence.
01:07:39If you dare, let's have a price war.
01:07:44A price war?
01:07:46You need to have a market first.
01:07:48You don't even have a market.
01:07:50What right do you have to fight a price war with me?
01:07:55Why did you come to this banquet to find me?
01:07:58To see the Sioux family fall apart in your hands.
01:08:02From what I understand, your current capital deficit is close to 10 million silver money.
01:08:09Charles, that doesn't seem to concern you.
01:08:12I'm interested in seeing the downfall of a family.
01:08:15Capital deficit of 10 million silver.
01:08:17Only the Sioux family has the money.
01:08:20Young Master Shatok invests in education and industry.
01:08:23He took 10 million this time.
01:08:25Who knows how much he'll take next time.
01:08:28Then do you dare to make a bet with me?
01:08:29What are we betting on this time?
01:08:32I won't take Sioux family money.
01:08:34Or borrow from outsiders.
01:08:36I'll solve the 10 million deficit myself.
01:08:39Don't take money from the Sioux family.
01:08:41By defaulting on others' debts.
01:08:43December 1st.
01:08:44By December 1st, I will settle all debts.
01:08:49Can't solve it.
01:08:51Hand over your HY school city.
01:08:53If I solve it, I want 20% controlling stake in your Chen family bank.
01:08:58Impossible.
01:08:59Our Chen family only holds 40%.
01:09:01We own 40% of the bank.
01:09:04Think carefully.
01:09:04The Chen family's reputation isn't stellar now.
01:09:08School city is a great place to earn a good reputation.
01:09:11I've already invested 20-30 million.
01:09:13You won't need much more to complete it.
01:09:15This is a good place to change your Chen family's reputation.
01:09:19Not tempted.
01:09:22That makes sense.
01:09:23Let's bet on that then.
01:09:27Let's see you solve this.
01:09:2810 million capital deficit.
01:09:30Without Sioux family money.
01:09:32Exactly.
01:09:32A 10 million deficit.
01:09:34Not a million.
01:09:34Without the Sioux family's money?
01:09:36He can't solve it.
01:09:37He's bound to lose.
01:09:40Young master!
01:09:41Something bad has happened!
01:09:43Young master!
01:09:43Over here!
01:09:45Over here!
01:09:47Over here!
01:09:51Don't rush!
01:09:52Tell me what's wrong!
01:09:54Young master!
01:09:55All goods!
01:09:56Put on shelves!
01:09:57Sold out!
01:09:58Overwhelmed with orders!
01:10:00Net profit!
01:10:01Over 21 million!
01:10:04Over 21 million!
01:10:05Over 21 million!
01:10:06I'll see you next time.
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