Empire of Shadows

Chapter 330: Tense Funds [666+8]

“Mr. Lance!”

Rogerov led everyone in standing up, each face adorned with a smile.

Lance raised his hand, signaling them to sit down. He then sat at the front, facing them.

“Yesterday's 'International News' was really hard to buy. They actually charged me thirty cents.”

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“Did you all read it?”

Some said they had, others said they hadn't but knew about it.

The Four Nations War had become the most discussed public opinion storm in the Federation, with almost everyone talking about it.

The old man drinking coffee on the street corner, the clerks in the shops, even the homeless man in the park, after a busy day returning to his dilapidated corner to lie down, would say, “Hey, did you hear?”

“The Four Nations War is about to begin!”

People were discussing these things, full of enthusiasm, but hadn't realized that the war wasn't far from them!

Rogerov stood up, “Mr. Lance, we've actually been discussing these issues for the past two days.”

“I know that if war breaks out between the four nations, there will definitely be many places to make money, but I don't know exactly how to do it. Perhaps you can tell us the answer?”

Lance raised his hand, signaling him to sit back down. “That's why I brought you here.”

“War will definitely break out, and the scale may exceed everyone's expectations. Do you know what is the most expensive thing in war?”

Lance threw a question at them, and they immediately came up with many conclusions. Some said food, some said weapons, some said ammunition.

After they discussed for a while, Lance gave a standard answer, “Medicine!”

“The price of medicine will be the most expensive because many people will be injured and need medication.”

“War brings destruction and devastation. Whether it's soldiers or ordinary people, they all need medicine.”

“Medicine will become a special currency more stable than gold.”

“So now, while people don't have a clear concept of the future war, we need to do one thing, and that is to acquire a large amount of medicine!”

“Special anti-inflammatory drugs, special painkillers, these medicines will be very popular.”

“This time I'm providing everyone with a way to make money.”

“First, you give the money to the Chamber of Commerce. Our Chamber of Commerce will handle this matter uniformly, as agreed before, ten percent and five percent.”

“Second, you go buy the medicine yourself, and then wait for the war to completely break out and enter a fever pitch, then sell it.”

“I won't charge you money for the second method, but you need to pay a five percent membership fee.”

“The choice is yours. You only have two days to raise money, because the longer it drags on, the more difficult it is to control the price changes…”

Lance only had this much to say, telling them what to do and letting them raise money.

Simple, brutal, but really effective!

Rogerov even jogged away!

You should know that before this, he needed a cane to walk steadily, but after joining the Imperial Chamber of Commerce, he can now run.

It can only be said that the driving force of interest is too strong. Under the drive of huge interests, there is simply nothing in this world that is “impossible.”

For a time, a large number of people began to borrow money and withdraw money everywhere. Mr. Jobaff's bank once again faced a small wave of bank runs.

Not everyone listened to Lance's advice and deposited their money in other large banks. Some people still deposited their money in Jinda Bank for convenience.

Suddenly, people came to withdraw large amounts of money again, which made Mr. Jobaff a little headache. Although the Wolf Gang didn't ask him for an exorbitant price, he still had to give them the minimum amount of money.

These gangsters did prevent his campaign from being harassed again, so he also paid a sum of money to the people of the Wolf Gang.

Since he decided to be a dog for the mayor in exchange for a path to advancement, he had spent millions of funds!

Fortunately, the Empire transferred a sum of money, which temporarily alleviated his somewhat insufficient funds, but this was not a long-term solution.

Because this money will eventually be transferred from his hands.

Now that people are starting to withdraw funds again, he seems particularly troubled.

“Is it Lance's people again?” his campaign team leader asked.

It seemed like a question, but it was actually an affirmative sentence.

During this period, he gradually gained a more comprehensive understanding of Mr. Jobaff's position and prestige in the Imperial District. He knew that ordinary people here would not and did not need to target him.

The only person who could pose a threat to Mr. Jobaff was always one person, and that was the Lance family.

Banks and bankers are Mr. Jobaff's advantage in the campaign, but at the same time, they are also his weakness. In addition, Jinda Bank is not the kind of federal bank with particularly strong power. It is just a regional bank in a city, so sometimes his campaign team even wants him to suspend banking services.

However, this kind of thing can only be thought about. Once banking services are suspended, it means that Mr. Jobaff is not far from bankruptcy.

A bank run will turn him into a pauper in an instant!

Mr. Jobaff sighed, “I sometimes think about your suggestions. From now on, the bank has indeed become a burden on my campaign issues.”

The campaign team leader comforted him, “But it is also your advantage. Joe, people will be very assured of you helping them manage their funds.”

“We all know that you can't end banking services in a short period of time, otherwise, let's use this point for publicity.”

“Promote you as the guardian of the people's funds, and take advantage of the fact that Balz Investment Bank ran away with investors' money.”

“Let people realize that the only people they can trust in the end are their own people.”

Mr. Jobaff was a little tempted after hearing this. If this publicity strategy is successful, a large amount of funds will fill the already dry fund pool, and the funds he can mobilize will become abundant again.

“This needs to be carefully planned, but now, I have to deal with the bank's problems first.”

This matter definitely cannot wait. The campaign team leader did not continue to pursue him to discuss these matters.

Mr. Jobaff came to the outside of the vault alone. His heart was now racing, his breathing was rapid, and there was even some sweat in his palms!

As an old man, sweating in his palms is not a simple matter. It's like asking him to stand up, which is simply embarrassing him!

But he really did it!

Every time he came to the vault before, it was a kind of enjoyment. He liked to stay here alone, sitting in the middle of the vault on those gold bricks, and then looking at everything around him that symbolized wealth!

This is the result of his years of work, everything he has gained since coming to the Federation, success, status, and glory!

But now, he is starting to be afraid of coming here.

Because those constantly emptying countertops are telling him that he is gradually losing everything he owns!

He can't feel any peace or happiness here, only palpitations and unease.

He opened the door of the vault and quickly walked in, pushing the cart. Those countertops that still had things on them, but now had nothing, made him afraid to look carefully.

He walked to the place where the bearer bonds were stored, looked at the bonds that were only half left, and sighed.

He began to pile the bonds onto the cart, and then left as if fleeing. He couldn't stand it!

When he was inside, it felt like he was about to suffocate at any time!

These bearer bonds were quickly exchanged for money from other financial companies, and he also lost a portion of the interest as a result.

But if you want to cash out in advance, this is the only way.

After Mr. Jobaff brought the money back, he stood in the lobby of the bank, looking at the people who were queuing to withdraw money, somewhat dazed.

Just then, a familiar voice brought him back from his unclear thoughts. It was an acquaintance.

After the man withdrew the money, he was just about to leave when Mr. Jobaff called out his name.

“Is there another rumor outside that I'm going bankrupt?” he asked with a smile.

This man was about the same age as him. They were the same batch of immigrants who came to the Federation, but the old man's life had been ordinary and uneventful.

And he, was different!

The old man smiled happily. He had a good relationship with Mr. Jobaff. He lowered his voice a little and said, “The Imperial Chamber of Commerce has recently made a big move. You know, this money can make money.”

Mr. Jobaff couldn't help but say, “Aren't you worried that they will steal your money?”

“Balz Investment Bank just ran away with investors' money!”

The old man looked at Mr. Jobaff very seriously and said, “They make money faster than taking a few hundred dollars from me. Do you think it's necessary?”

Although everyone doesn't know how much money Lance's bar can make in a day, it must be more than ten thousand!

If he can make ten thousand dollars a day, would he care about the hundreds of dollars in the hands of ordinary people like them?

Everyone understands this principle, and it is precisely because they all understand it that they are not worried at all that Lance will run away with their money!

Thinking of this, Mr. Jobaff could only wish the other party make a lot of money, and after the old man left happily with the money, he let out a heavy sigh.

The gap between him and Lance seemed to be getting bigger and bigger!

Lance was constantly making money, while he was constantly investing money into it. At this point, he vaguely understood the true meaning of Lance's phrase "bitches and dogs!"

Being a bitch, he should be able to gain some benefits from it. Maybe the benefits aren't great, but at least they are benefits, and they can earn him some money.

But as a dog, everything he owns belongs to the master, even his life, and in the end, it may not even belong to him.

It's just that some things, even if you know they are wrong, it's too late to turn back!

Large amounts of funds were gathering in Lance's hands at an extremely fast rate. In just one afternoon, more than 500,000 were collected. This was because many people hadn't been able to withdraw their money yet.

By tomorrow, when those Federal Banks give them the money, they should be able to raise at least over a million!

The first successful investment made everyone full of confidence in this investment. They believed that this time, Lance would lead them to make a big profit again!