"Look at these accounts. The combined revenue of the three stores last year was a full 10% less than the year before. The investment was obviously more. Logically speaking, there should be more balance. This is unreasonable."
Lin Shuwen is the second eldest child in the Lin family and usually has a great say in the family.
Lin's eldest son died young, leaving only a daughter and young son. It stands to reason that as the second eldest son, Lin Shuwen can naturally take over all the Lin family's business.
However, no one expected that when the head of the family passed away, he would hand over all the Lin family's business to the woman Lin Wanru.
Lin Wanru was the eldest daughter of the Lin family. Before she got married, she was also a member of the Lin family. Moreover, she had shown a talent for business since she was a child and had long been involved in the family business. Everyone was embarrassed to say anything about this arrangement.
Of course, not many people care about how many tricks a girl can have.
These things can be taken back from her slowly. When she gets married, she will not be able to take anything away.
However, they realized later that they still underestimated this niece.
In the past two years, the Lin family's business has grown bigger and bigger in her hands, and others have become less and less able to get involved. In the past two years, she can be said to have monopolized the Lin family's economic power.
At this time, a young man said loudly: "Second uncle, is he doubting eldest sister?"
"I didn't say anything." Lin Shuwen picked up a book, patted it on the table, and said: "Anyway, the account book is here. If it is missing, it is missing. I think about this matter, Wan Ru is afraid that something will happen.
Give us all an explanation."
A middle-aged man thought for a while, stood up and said: "The jewelry business was generally in a downturn last year, and a reduction in profits is inevitable. We cannot blame all the problems on Wanru."
"Second brother is not blaming Wanru. She is in charge of the family's business. We don't have any clues, so we should ask."
"Yes, we can't keep blind eyes on our own business. This is also for the sake of the Lin family."
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In the meeting hall, everyone was clearly divided into three camps.
One is headed by Lin Shuwen, who insists on making profits, and obviously has something left unsaid.
The other party was speaking for Lin Wanru, but there were not many people.
Neutral people still make up the majority. The Lin family will never be in power no matter what. No matter who the business is handed over to, they will get money every year. As long as there is a lot of money, there is no need to take sides.
"Stop talking, Wan Ru is here, let's see what she says." Someone suddenly stood up and said.
Everyone looked towards the door.
Lin Wanru walked in from the outside, nodded slightly to everyone, then looked at Lin Shuwen and asked: "Second uncle asked me to come here this time, is there something important?"
"There is really one more important thing." Lin Shuwen nodded and said: "I looked through the accounts yesterday and found that our Lin family's investment last year was 20% more than the year before. Why was the profit less? This is really unreasonable. The Lin family's business
Wanruan has been taking care of this matter, maybe he has to give an explanation to all of us, right?"
Lin Wanru looked at him and asked: "In business, there are profits and losses, and it is normal for profits to fluctuate slightly, isn't it?"
Lin Shuwen smiled and said: "As Wan said, there are profits and losses in business, but last year was obviously a good year for business, and the profits cannot not increase but decrease..."
"Of course, the second uncle doesn't mean anything else. It's just that the Lin family is the Lin family of all of us and needs to be safeguarded by all of us. It concerns everyone's interests and cannot be careless."
Lin Shuwen had a smile on his face, as if he was thinking about everyone.
"What does second uncle mean?" Lin Wanru looked at him and asked.
Lin Shuwen said with a smile: "With so many people in the Lin family, we feel sorry for you, a girl, to take care of everything. With such a heavy burden falling on you, it is inevitable that there will be omissions like this, so I
I think it would be better to set aside the other two shops and let others manage them, so that you will be much more relaxed and able to concentrate more..."
The implication of his words was that Lin Wanru, a woman, could not manage such a large Lin family, which was why she suffered this profit loss. It was better to delegate power as early as possible, so as to ensure the interests of everyone.
"I think the second uncle is right."
"Yes, it's time for Wanru to take a good rest."
"I agree."
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After Lin Shuwen finished speaking, many people immediately responded.
Many people in the Lin family have long complained about handing over the family business to a woman, so they will naturally take the opportunity to push it.
Even some people who have always been neutral are a little shaken in their hearts.
Lin Wanru sighed and said, "We are all one family, so why should my second uncle be forcing each other so hard?"
When Lin Shuwen heard this, his expression changed and he said, "Wanru, what do you mean by this? Second uncle is doing this for the Lin family and for you. Do you think second uncle is harming you?"
"So, the second uncle really doesn't plan to let us go this time?" Lin Wanru looked at him again and said.
"You are so kind and treat me like a donkey!" Lin Shuwen said with an annoyed look on his face: "I am doing this all for the Lin family, why don't you understand?"
"In that case..." Lin Wanru looked at him and said, "After today, my second uncle will no longer have to worry about the supply of goods to the store in the north of the city. I will arrange someone else to take over."
After speaking, he turned to look at the other two people and said: "Third uncle, fourth uncle, you don't need to go to the shop today. I will arrange a new shopkeeper as soon as possible."
After Lin Wanru finished speaking, the hall suddenly became quiet.
Many people raised their heads and looked at her in disbelief. How could she say such a thing at this time?
Lin Shuwen was stunned for a moment, then smiled instead of getting angry and said: "Wanru, you really think that this Lin family is your Lin family. You are so domineering, I'm afraid no one will agree..."
He looked back at everyone in the venue and said, "You have all seen it. Look at how domineering she has become in the past two years. When did it become a woman's turn to make the decision in the Lin family?"
"Second uncle, don't get excited yet."
Lin Wanru shook her head, looked at him, and said: "When I came here just now, I sent someone to report to the official. My second uncle colluded with the Bai family who supplied the goods and took 17,600 from the shop in one year.
Fifty-two taels of silver is already more than 10% of the Lin family's annual profits. If you embezzle so much money, you may be jailed for decades...
But don’t worry, second uncle. I will take care of the matters behind you. When aunt joins the Lin family, she is a member of my Lin family. You can go with peace of mind. The family will take good care of her. If aunt wants to remarry, we will also help her.
Find a good home, Xiaofei has grown up, he can take care of himself, and his family will not treat him badly, so you don’t have to worry about any of this..."
Lin Wanru said these words calmly, but it caused a storm in everyone's hearts.
"You, you..." After Lin Shuwen was stunned for a moment, his expression changed drastically and he opened his mouth. Just as he was about to speak, Lin Wanru waved her hand and said, "You don't need to thank me, uncle. We are all one family. This is what I should do.
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After saying that, she added, "The people from the Yamen should be here soon. Second uncle, why don't you go back and make preparations?"
