If this continues, he will have no choice but to reluctantly sell this small shop that has been run for two generations and leave Konoha.
If not, who would be willing to drag their family and leave this prosperous and stable village unless they had to?
"I also know that the ninjas have put in a lot of hard work to protect the village. Logically speaking, we businessmen shouldn't say anything, but Hokage-sama, can you lower the taxes! We...we are really living our lives.
I can’t go down anymore.”
When it came to the emotional part, the boss still cried.
"tax?"
Uchiha Mitsuki was stunned for a moment.
You know, Konoha's commercial tax is not as high as that of Sunagakure Village next door!
Why would this boss say this?
"How much do you usually pay?" he couldn't help but ask.
The boss walked up to Uchiha Mitsuki, wondering in his heart, didn't the mighty Hokage know?
However, after standing firm, he still replied honestly: "Twenty percent."
"How much? Twenty percent?"
Uchiha Mitsuki's eyes widened immediately, and then his heart was filled with turmoil.
The last tax change was two years ago. Based on Teacher Shikadai's suggestion and taking into account the increase in Konoha's per capita consumption level, they finally decided to increase the tax on the general service industry by one percentage point.
In other words, the tax on service industries such as catering and pedicure has changed from the original 2% to 5% to the current 3% to 6%, which is far less than the 2% mentioned by the boss.
Ten is so exaggerated!
"you sure?"
"certainly!"
Although I don’t understand why the young man is so surprised, the boss who pays taxes regularly is naturally very certain about taxes.
After receiving a positive reply, Uchiha Mitsuki's face was as cold as ice. He didn't expect that the Third Hokage would be so ruthless and exploit these businessmen so miserably!
Moreover, the extra tax revenue did not end up in the inventory of the Hokage Building, and was probably embezzled by the Sarutobi clan.
Thinking of this, an unknown fire seemed to run through my heart.
After calming down for a while, Uchiha Mizue looked solemnly, looked at the boss, and solemnly promised: "Don't worry, starting from next year, the tax will be six per hundred."
"what did you say?"
The boss was stunned. After he came to his senses, he still didn't believe it and picked his ears.
"I said, starting from next year, the tax will be 6% per 100%."
Uchiha Mitsuki patted the man's shoulder and repeated with some comfort.
"Really?"
The boss was as excited as a young boy and almost jumped up in front of Uchiha Mitsuki.
After a few breaths, the boss, who was still beaming with excitement, looked at Uchiha Mitsuki with burning eyes, "I remember you just wanted to buy something, right?"
"Yes, it's a pity that they are all closed!"
Mentioning this, Uchiha Mitsuki lowered his head slightly depressed.
The boss came to the door of the store silently, picked up the thermos box in a basket on the ground, and handed it to Uchiha Mitsuki with a smile.
"Hokage-sama, here is the 'Happy Reunion Meatball Set' that is only available at the dumpling shop during the Chinese New Year. It means it is just right at this time. Take it!"
"How does this work?"
Uchiha Mitsuki waved his hand, indicating that he couldn't take it.
The boss smiled, and his smile was particularly bright, "Hokage-sama, please don't shirk it, because just now, I have received a better New Year gift. What's more, if you take this snack back, you will only bring it to your family.
It's just a quick word, but when you take the news back home, it can solve your family's imminent worries!"
While talking, the boss forced the basket into Uchiha Mitsuki's hand.
"Hokage-sama, this pastry is of no use to me now, so just take it as quickly as you can!"
The boss was enthusiastic and his smile was eye-catching. Uchiha Mitsuki knew that it would be useless to refuse now, so he accepted with a smile.
"Okay, I'd rather be respectful than obey!"
Seeing the boy accept the pastry, the boss's smile became even brighter, "Hokage-sama, in a while, I have to tell other businessmen this good news door to door, so that they can have a good New Year, so I will take the first step here.
Got it!"
After saying that, the boss bowed to Uchiha Mitsuki and then left quietly.
It's just that his steps are brisk and powerful, without the heaviness of being burdened by career and life at all, and he looks like a vibrant young man.
Perhaps Uchiha Mitsuki's promise means that the boss has hope in life again.
Not long after the boss left, Uchiha Mitsuki let out a breath of turbidity and walked home silently.
…
Uchiha Mizuki's home.
"Mom Rinko, can you put the table under the cherry blossom tree?"
"Okay, just put it there!"
Under the command of Uchiha Rinko, Yahiko and Nagato worked hard to move the dining table under the cherry blossom tree.
Although the cherry blossom trees are bare in winter, when the light casts their mottled shadows on the table, there is a special feeling.
Perhaps, this is what people often call the taste of the New Year.
In this moment of family reunion, the cool breeze did not dampen everyone's enthusiasm at all.
In the yard, Lincao and Xiaonan were talking thoughtful words while taking out plates of dumplings from the kitchen and placing them on the table.
After Na Ka Ma was aroused with the Sui Wu Yue Jing, he stayed in front of the table and drooled.
Those dumplings with thin skin and large fillings, crystal clear, were like elves that could only tempt people, taking away all his attention, so that when Uchiha Miyuki pushed in the door amidst the cheers of everyone, he
Didn't even notice.
It wasn't until a different kind of fragrance filled the yard that Kama followed the fragrance and saw Uchiha Mitsuki, who was surrounded by everyone.
But his eyes did not stay on Uchiha Mitsuki for long, but quickly fell on the basket in the young man's hand.
Because the fragrance he just smelled came from the basket.
"Brother Jian Yue, you are finally back!"
Nakhama exclaimed and ran over enthusiastically.
Seeing this, Uchiha Mitsuki twitched the corner of his mouth and couldn't help muttering in his heart.
If you don’t have anything to eat, you ignore me. If you have something to eat, I will become Brother Jian Yue!
Real! So real!
However, he was just thinking about it in his mind.
“I deliberately bought the Chinese New Year set meal from the dumpling shop for everyone to try.”
Dumpling shop?
So, it’s dessert!
Nakama’s eyes lit up and he said, “I like it!”
At this moment, Nami Uchiha and Rinko Uchiha, who heard the sound, walked out of the kitchen wearing aprons full of flour.
"Is it the 'Happy Reunion Meatball Set'?" Nami Uchiha took off her apron and came over to ask.
"Yes, Dad, how do you know?"
Uchiha Mitsuki looked at his father with a strange expression and felt strange.
"Hey, don't mention it." Uchiha Nami sighed dejectedly, "I've been queuing up all morning, and it just happened to be sold out when I got here!"