Princess of the auxiliary country

Chapter 442; Punishment

It is no secret that Fang Zhilan is the apparent executor of the Hot Spring Villa. Over the past period of time, Fang Zhilan's work ability has been obvious to all, and no one has any objection to her.

Besides, isn’t there Princess Zhaode behind the scenes?
Fang Zhilan slowly stood up and took an account book from the maid.

"This is the account book where the problem was found earlier. The regional divisions are also very clear."

As she spoke, her eyes went straight to one of the shareholders.

Following her gaze, I saw a middle-aged man who was sweating profusely and his face was pale.

Feeling everyone's gaze, he stood up trembling.

"I... I just had a cash flow problem. I was possessed by a ghost. Please give me this chance, my lady. I will never do such a thing again."

However, almost no one present was moved by his admission of fault.

Just because you have a tight cash flow, you can take advantage of everyone else's money? According to your statement, doesn't it mean that everyone can say that they have a tight cash flow when they want to take advantage of others' money?

"Lack of funds? That's not an excuse. I remember there is a clause in the company's articles of association that states that if shareholders have difficulty in cash flow, they can use part of their shares to apply for a temporary loan from the company's bank."

"We are all doing business, and we have all experienced times when we can't make ends meet. So when the money house was established, I had already thought of this, and everyone should be very clear about it."

Everyone nodded when they heard this. There was indeed such a clause in the company's articles of association, but no one had ever used it. After all, everyone had friends, and if there were any small cash flow problems, it would be convenient to borrow a little from them.

After all, the other party holds shares in the company, which is a goose that lays golden eggs, and there is no need to worry that the other party will not be able to pay it back.

"This, this, this"

"You don't have to say anything more."

Fang Zhilan interrupted the other party's continued sophistry and took out another investigation report and placed it on the table.

"When I noticed that the account was not right, I arranged for someone to investigate your situation. I thought that if you were really confused for a moment, or if you forgot that the bank could make ends meet, I could remind you to make up for the shortfall in time, which would be considered a leniency."

"But, your problem is not cash flow, nor is it that you are temporarily possessed by evil spirits. Instead, you have lost a lot of money in the casino."

As soon as these words were spoken, the whole audience was in an uproar. Although these businessmen all had hobbies, big or small, there were some who liked to go to casinos, and there were even more who opened gambling houses privately. They knew the twists and turns involved best, and it didn't matter if they just played for fun.

Not many people are addicted, and they know best the character of these gamblers.

In order to make a profit, they would do anything, including selling their children, killing people and setting fires. It can be said that they would use any possible means.

“Yes, I did lose some money, but.”

Seeing that this person was still quibbling, Fang Zhilan's face turned cold and she said in a cold voice, "Some money? As far as I know, apart from the 2% of the company's shares you still hold, you have no other money. You have even sold your house, and your whole family is currently living in the workshop dormitory."

"And your only source of income now is the company's quarterly dividends. Every time you get a dividend, the first thing you do is go gambling, hoping to get back what you lost." "The last time you got a dividend, you lost it all in one night. In order to continue, you set your sights on the income from the workshop and shop."

As Fang Zhilan told the man all the results of the investigation, he had no chance to refute.

"I remember that it is written in the company's articles of association that embezzlement of company funds will be dealt with seriously once discovered."

Huo Junyao finished the conversation.

"Now I give you two choices. First, hand over your management rights of the local workshop and shop. From now on, you will live on 2% of the shares. Of course, you will also need to pay double compensation for the losses you caused to the company this time."

As soon as she finished speaking, Fang Zhilan immediately continued, "There is a discrepancy between 30,000 taels of silver in the account, so you need to compensate the company 60,000 taels. It doesn't matter if you can't pay it now, we can deduct it from your subsequent dividends."

Seeing that the man remained silent, Huo Junyao continued, "The second option is that you transfer 2% of your shares. I believe the shareholders present here will be happy to buy them. Of course, you don't have to worry about us taking advantage of your misfortune. I can decide. The purchase price of your 2% of shares can be 10% higher than the market price. What do you think?"

Now the shares of the Hot Spring Villa Company are very valuable, especially since she has come up with a plan. I believe that all the shareholders present are clear that the development of the Hot Spring Villa will be even better in the future.

Not to mention increasing the purchase price by 10% of the market price, I believe they would be very happy even if we added two or three floors.

"Make a decision."

Huo Junyao spoke directly. The man frowned and pondered for a long time before he spoke, "Can it really be 10% higher than the market price?"

After hearing him ask this question, everyone understood his choice. He was planning to transfer the shares. They were all ecstatic. An extra 2% would mean a lot more income. Although it was not cheap to acquire this 2%, it would not take long to earn it back.

When Huo Junyao heard his choice, she understood in her heart that this man was probably just trying to take a gamble. Such a person is beyond help.

In fact, her first path was to give this person a way out. By handing over the management rights, she could directly receive dividends from the shares. She could get a lot of money every quarter. She didn't have to do anything and could still feed and drink well for her family.

The premise is that as long as he can stop gambling, this 2% dividend can guarantee the stability of his family and it is possible for him to make a comeback in the future.

However, he chose the second option, which was undoubtedly a dead end. Once the money was in his hands, it would probably not take long before all of it was given to the gambling house.

"Of course. If the shareholders present are unwilling, then I will purchase it myself. You can rest assured about this."

"No, princess, we do."

"Yes, yes, we are willing to acquire it."

Seeing that everyone was willing, the man pondered for a moment and said, "In that case, the highest bidder wins. The lowest price will be based on the price set by the princess, which is 10% higher than the market price."

When everyone heard this, their brows frowned slightly, but soon someone started bidding.

Although the fluctuation is a bit larger, it is still profitable if you can hold it down. It will only take one or two years to recover the capital, and it will be pure profit in the future. What's more, you can get a profit even if you sell the shares.

Soon, the price was pushed up, and finally the transaction was completed at a price 30% higher than the market price.