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He Lingchuan’s eyes flashed. “You’re absolutely right, Your Lordship.”
Li Qingge’s smile deepened with meaning. “Where there is power, there is money.”
“I haven’t even taken up an official post yet.”
“But you are the eldest son of the He Family, the first heir of Governor-General He. You stand right beside authority itself.” Her voice turned light and teasing. “When one is close to cinnabar, one grows red; when one is close to ink, one grows black. Why not make good use of your proximity, Young Master He?”
He Lingchuan arched an eyebrow. “Now that I like.”
“If you have confidence in your own family and in Xia Province’s future, then now is the time to buy while prices are low.” Li Qingge continued, “At a time like this, the Governor-General’s son’s name opens doors that nothing else can. Even if there’s resistance, you can sweep it aside without effort. When the crisis passes, every purchase will turn into a hen that lays golden eggs. Will you still have to worry about money then?”
He Lingchuan rose and bowed to her, clasping both hands. “A revelation like nectar to the heart. My thanks, Your Lordship.”
He had never been a businessman, and that was the one blind spot in his thinking. But now, with the Marquis of Songyang’s brief...
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