In the meeting room of the Lin family.
"Look at the accounts. The total income of the three shops last year was 10% less than that of the year before. The investment was obviously more, so there should be more surplus. This doesn't make sense."
Lin Shuwen was the second eldest in the Lin family and usually had a great say in the family.
The eldest son of the Lin family died early, leaving only a daughter and a young son. It was reasonable to say that Lin Shuwen, as the second eldest, could take over all the business of the Lin family.
However, no one expected that the head of the family would hand over all the business of the Lin family to Lin Wanru, who was a woman, before he died.
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 participated in the family business for a long time. For this arrangement, everyone was embarrassed to say anything.
Of course, not many people cared about how many means a girl could have.
These things could be slowly taken back from her. When she got married, she wouldn't be able to take anything with her.
However, later they realized that they still looked down on this niece.
In the past two years, the business of the Lin family was getting bigger and bigger in her hands, and others couldn't get involved. In the past two years, she could be said to have monopolized the economic power of the Lin family.
At this time, a young man said, "Second uncle, are you suspecting the eldest sister?"
"I didn't say that." Lin Shuwen picked up a booklet, patted it on the table, and said, "Anyway, the account book is here. The loss is the loss. I think Wanru has to give all of us an explanation for this matter."
A middle-aged man thought for a moment, stood up and said, "Last year, the jewelry business was generally low, and it was inevitable that the profit was reduced. We can't blame all the problems on Wanru."
"Second Brother is not blaming Wanru. She is in charge of the family business. We don't know what to do, so it is reasonable to ask."
"Yes, this is our family business. We can't always be blind. 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 of them was led by Lin Shuwen, who was holding on to the matter of profits. It was obvious that he had something else to say.
The other side was speaking up for Lin Wanru, but there weren't many of them.
Those who were neutral were still the majority. No matter what, it was not their turn to be in charge of the Lin family. No matter who the business was handed over to, they would get money every year. As long as there was a lot of money, there was no need for them to take sides.
"Stop talking. Wanru is here. Let's see what she has to say," someone suddenly stood up and said.
Everyone turned to look at the door.
Lin Wanru walked in from outside. She nodded slightly at everyone, then looked at Lin Shuwen and asked, "Second Uncle, did you ask me to come here for something important?"
"There is really one thing that is more important." Lin Shuwen nodded and said, "Yesterday, I looked through the account and found that the investment of our Lin family last year was 20% more than the year before. Why did the profit decrease? This is really unreasonable. The business of the Lin family has always been managed by Wanru. I'm afraid that Wanru has to give all of us an explanation for this matter, right?"
Lin Wanru looked at him and asked, "In business, there are profits and losses. It is normal to have a small fluctuation in profit, isn't it?"
Lin Shuwen smiled and said, "What Wanru said is true. There are profits and losses in business, but last year was obviously a good year. It is impossible for the profit not to increase but decrease …"
"Of course, I don't mean anything else. It's just that the Lin family belongs to all of us. The Lin family needs all of us to protect it. It concerns the interests of all of us, so we can't be careless."
Lin Shuwen had a smile on his face, as if he was thinking for everyone's sake.
"So, what do you mean, Second Uncle?" Lin Wanru looked at him and asked.
Lin Shuwen said with a smile, "There are so many people in the Lin family. We also feel sorry to let you, a girl, take care of it inside and outside. Such a heavy burden falls on you, and it is inevitable that there will be such negligence. So, I think it is better to divide the other two shops and hand them over to others to manage. In this way, you will be much more relaxed and can concentrate more …"
The unspoken implication of his words was that Lin Wanru, as a woman, was unable to manage such a large Lin Family. That was why there was a loss this time. It was better for her to give up her power early on. That way, everyone's interests could be guaranteed.
"I think Second Uncle is right."
"Yes, Wanru should also have a good rest."
"I agree."
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As soon as Lin Shuwen finished his words, many people immediately responded.
Many people in the Lin family had already complained about handing over the family business to a girl. Naturally, they would take the opportunity to push it.
Even some people, who had always been neutral, were a little shaken.
Lin Wanru sighed and said, "We are all family, Second Uncle, why do you have to be so persistent?"
Lin Shuwen's expression changed when he heard that. He said, "Wanru, what do you mean? Second Uncle is also thinking for the Lin family and for you. Do you think Second Uncle is harming you?"
"So, Second Uncle is really not going to let us go this time?" Lin Wanru looked at him again and said.
"You, you really take my good intentions for ill intentions!" Lin Shuwen said with a face full of anger, "I am doing this for the Lin family. Why can't you understand?"
"In that case …" Lin Wanru looked at him and said, "From today onwards, Second Uncle doesn't need to worry about the supply of goods from the shop in the north of the city. I will arrange for someone else to take over."
After saying that, she 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 for a new shopkeeper as soon as possible."
As soon as Lin Wanru's voice fell, the hall suddenly became quiet.
Many people raised their heads and looked at her in disbelief. How could she still say such words at this time?
Lin Shuwen was stunned. Instead of being angry, he laughed and said, "Wanru, do you really think that the Lin family is your Lin family? I'm afraid no one will agree to such an overbearing attitude …"
He looked back at the people in the hall and said, "You have all seen how overbearing she has been in the past two years. Since when did a woman have the right to be in charge of the Lin family?"
"Second Uncle, don't be so agitated."
Lin Wanru shook her head and looked at him. She said, "When I came over just now, I sent someone to report to the authorities. Second Uncle colluded with the Bai family who supplied the goods and took 17,652 taels of silver from the shop in a year. This is already more than 10% of the Lin family's annual profit. For embezzling so much silver, I'm afraid you will have to go to prison for decades … But Second Uncle, you don't need to worry.
I will take care of everything after this for you. Aunt has entered the Lin family, so she is a member of the Lin family. You can go in peace. The family will take good care of her. If Aunt wants to remarry, we will find a good husband for her. Xiao Fei has already grown up and can take care of himself. The family will not mistreat him. You don't need to worry about this … "
Lin Wanru said these words calmly, but it set off a storm in the hearts of the people.
"You, you …" Lin Shuwen was stunned for a moment, and his expression changed greatly. He opened his mouth and was about to speak, but Lin Wanru waved her hand and said, "Second Uncle, you don't need to thank me. We are all family. This is what I should do."
After saying this, she added, "The people from the yamen should be here soon. Second Uncle, don't you want to go back and prepare?"
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