Regarding the industry, Du Chen talked a good game, but when it came to actually taking action, he was at a loss as to what to do.
After all, he was just a thief and had never learned anything about business in his past life. Fortunately, the Saint Cain family itself had many industries and talented businessmen. Steve, relying on his identity as the eldest son of the family, found several experienced merchants to take care of all the preliminary preparations for Du Chen.
As for what industry to pursue, Du Chen didn't understand the trading situation in the Einst Continent, so he simply acted as a silent partner and left everything to the businessmen he hired. After all, this industry had the name of His Majesty King Balgna and the shares of the Imperial Prime Minister. Even if someone dared to take advantage of it, they wouldn't dare to overstep their boundaries.
For the same reason, the government of the imperial capital, Saint John City, gave Du Chen's industry all help , granting land, tax exemptions, and suppressing competitors... In short, within just ten days, Du Chen's charity fund was established.
October 6th, 1277 in the Saint John South City of the Fallen God Calendar.
A large number of beggars and refugees gathered in a square, totaling seven to eight thousand people. They were all emaciated, dressed in rags, and all gazed hopefully at Du Chen standing on the makeshift stage in the center of the square, as well as the large pot and bread basket below the stage.
"Hello, everyone, I am Francis!" Du Chen stood on the stage, raised his arms high, and greeted the beggars and refugees with a smile.
"Virtue, virtue!!" People cheered.
Du Chen smiled modestly. It had been over a month since he was reincarnated, and during this month, he had been doing good deeds and helping many poor people in the southern city. While advancing in the "The Lotus Treasure Mirror" manual, he also unintentionally gained an excellent reputation. This was something Du Chen hadn't expected.
He swore that he only did good deeds to make his life more comfortable.
"My dear brothers and sisters, I am just an ordinary person who doesn't deserve the title of 'Saint John City's Virtue.' Today, I am only here to help everyone live a better life, to have warm clothes to wear and bread to eat!" Du Chen glanced at the people who were salivating at the sight of the bread and quickly cut off his long speech.
"No more nonsense. I believe that a hundred grandiose words can't compare to a hot loaf of bread!"
People burst into laughter. The virtues of Saint John City were indeed interesting, but the words spoken were truly heartfelt. Perhaps, only young master Francis truly understood what the impoverished people needed in Saint John City.
If he were to become the prime minister, perhaps people life would be much better!
Of course, this was just a ridiculous idea, and the poor people quickly forgot about it.
Du Chen raised a large flag on the stage, with a bright red surface embroidered with a golden lotus flower, and the other side had the name of King Balgna of Laning. "Everyone, please take a look. From now on, whenever you see a store with this symbol, the elderly, children, and disabled people can eat a full meal for free inside. And in winter, there will also be warm clothing. In addition, strong people can also have the opportunity to earn money through work!
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However, my stores are still few, so we can only distribute a small amount of bread and clothing each day. But as long as the people who come to work work hard, the number of stores will increase, and the number of people we can help will also increase. So, please work hard, you are working to help more people!"
Du Chen planted the large flag on the stage and smiled, "Alright, line up to receive the bread!"
"Praise Lord Francis!" People rushed forward, praising Du Chen loudly while reaching for the bread.
Du Chen's buttocks began to itch. It seemed like "Lotus Treasure Mirror" had been stimulated, and he was advancing crazily. The tingling sensation made Du Chen feel ecstatic.
Ah, why didn't he think of this method in his past life? How much good could he have done just by his own efforts? Look at now, he helped seven to eight thousand people at once, and as long as his charity fund existed, it would continue to help the poor. Wouldn't he be able to cultivate the "The Lotus Treasure Mirror" even while lying in bed?
He had already made up his mind. This industry was not for making money, but for cultivating "Lotus Treasure Mirror".
As more and more poor people received help, the second lotus flower on Du Chen's buttocks quickly bloomed. In the blink of an eye, it had blossomed.
Du Chen's mind buzzed, as if it had been hit by a heavy hammer. He realized that the second lotus flower had bloomed and knew that there were more benefits to come.
He need to quickly found a place to inspect his buttocks!
Du Chen instructed the merchants to take care of the situation and apologized to everyone before jumping off the high platform and sneaking into an alley.
Where was the restroom? Du Chen was frantically searching when suddenly, someone whispered behind him, "Francis, long time no see!"
Du Chen turned around and saw a girl in a sky-blue dress standing at the entrance of the alley. She had fiery red hair and a charming face. She lowered her head shyly, looking adorable and enticing.
It was Avril!
Du Chen stood still, thinking, why did this troublesome girl also show up?
"I saw many people praising you just now. You've helped so many people," Avril hesitated and fiddled with her skirt, speaking irrelevantly. She felt shy in her heart. As a noble girl, it was improper for her to disregard her dignity and meet with another family's young master. If it got out, it would be embarrassing.
But after Francis saved her that day, he didn't even ask for her name. He was truly a gentleman, much more sincere than those young masters who would stare at her with lustful eyes.
Just now, so many people genuinely praised him. Even her grandfather didn't have such prestige!
Such a good person, why couldn't he cultivate Dou Qi? She heard that her grandfather even threatened him. Sigh, if he could become a Dou God, then her grandfather wouldn't...
Avril thought randomly, but Du Chen became impatient. "Do you have something to say?"
Avril lowered her head. Yes, she didn't have anything important to say to him, but she just wanted to see him.
"I, I wanted to..."
She hesitated for a long time, unable to come up with a suitable excuse. Du Chen became impatient and was about to leave when Avril anxiously said, "I, I just wanted to see you!"
Could this girl really have feelings for me? Du Chen felt bitter in his heart and cursed the "The Lotus Treasure Mirror" in his mind. But the words "eunuch" were like a guillotine hanging over his neck. He gritted his teeth and said firmly, "Miss, please behave yourself! I promised Prime Minister Antoine that I won't see you again!"
Avril raised her head abruptly, unwillingly asking, "Then why did you only smile at me during the banquet at the Shrine of Peace?"
"I smiled at Princess Yuna as well. It was just a courtesy, nothing more!" Du Chen explained. At this moment, not only was his buttocks itching, but he also felt dizzy and nauseous. His whole body felt greasy and uncomfortable.
He couldn't entangle himself with this girl anymore. Du Chen had a cold face and said in a cold voice, "Miss Avril, I have something important to attend to. I must leave first!"
After speaking, he ran away.
"Do I really make you hate me that much?" In the desolate alley, Avril stood there dumbfounded, feeling bitter in her heart.