Doted By The Regent King-Chapter 560: Don’t Take On Porcelain Work Without a Diamond Drill

Before him lay a prosperous shop, which, whether rented out or personally run, was sure to bring in profit.

But the current issue was that there were people with more confidence than Wufu eyeing that shop, and they were from an official’s family—if he secured it, he would undoubtedly be offending Lord Magistrate.

The Magistrate, whose status in the county was second only to the County Prefect, was in charge of all county documents, warehouses, grain and horses, taxation, and was an eighth-ranked official. If you offended him and he decided to trip you up, what then? He controlled the taxation of grain; did you not have to pay taxes on your lands and properties?

Competing with the Magistrate for a thriving shop was doubtless like snatching food from the mouth of a tiger. Compared to Liu Ming, the crime was greater because as the owner, he had the right to sell or not sell, but if you were to buy, then it was tantamount to snatching food from the mouth of a tiger.

Moreover, the Suixin Restaurant was already troublesome enough; even if you managed to take over, would you be able to smoothly open up and do business, or might you encounter a situation like Liu Ming’s?

Not to mention renting it out—if you faced the same circumstances when renting it out, the tenant would not last long either. Over time, the booming shop would gather dust and close down, and the eight hundred taels would have been cast to the water.

Wufu had silver, but he didn’t like doing business at a loss.

Therefore, had Liu Jin considered the troubles and problems associated with this prosperous shop?

Upon hearing Wufu’s words, Liu Jin’s brow furrowed as he pursed his lips and thought carefully.

Wufu was not in a hurry, leisurely cradling his tea as he waited for him. Since he intended to cultivate him, he had first to develop his ability to think. Once he understood the pros and cons, he would know how to respond and solve problems in the future.

Wufu needed people who were both thoughtful and capable, as he couldn’t always be the one to think everything through for his subordinates; otherwise, wouldn’t she be worked to death?

Liu Jin had only thought of the booming business and the key to the shop; when he saw the full picture, sweat beaded on his forehead, and he said with a flushed face, "Miss, I was not thorough in my thinking."

Wufu was indeed right; commoners should not contend with officials. Being powerless and without influence, attempting to snatch food from the mouth of a tiger was like an egg crashing against a rock, following in the footsteps of Liu Ming.

No, perhaps even worse, for as an outsider, Liu Ming might return to his hometown, but they lived here, with lands and properties here. Offending Lord Magistrate was tantamount to courting death!

"Everybody wants a prosperous shop. But Liu Jin, there’s a saying I must tell you, ’Don’t wear a hat that’s too big for your head, and without a diamond, don’t take on porcelain work.’ Do you understand?" Wufu asked, looking at him.

Liu Jin nodded gravely, understanding the young lady’s meaning: before taking action, one should gauge oneself; if one had limited capabilities, then one should not tackle what one could not handle, or the consequences would be too much for someone without the ability to bear. freeweɓnovēl.coɱ

"In our actions, we need to weigh up the pros and cons; we must not act solely on passion, or just for the Silver Ingots. Silver is a good thing, but without life, what good is a mountain of gold to you?"

The maidservants and Liu Jin attending on the side, listening to Wufu’s words, all found them very reasonable. Upon careful reflection, they could discern the essence.

"Miss, I have understood," said Liu Jin with a deep bow. "Then, shall I look for another shop?"

Although it was a regrettable loss to pass up such a thriving shop, if they were to offend a high-ranking official, it would be better to let it go. Their family, with only orphans and a widow, wouldn’t be wise to court trouble over a shop.

"Not so fast, I have another question for you. If I were to take over this shop, how would you avoid this disaster?" Wufu said with a smile.