Chapter 616 - Partnership (1/2)

Wen Ru straightened his back and said with seriousness, ” I was planning to talk to you about this matter for long but didn't get a chance to do so. Zhao Ming, you have already seen my shop ' Royal Brush'. You know that it is a business that I have started against my family's will. My family has always been more invested in politics or the military. But I went against my family and decided to make my foundation in business and trade.”

” I went against my father and started Royal Brush with Brother Ji Cheng's help. Though after that, father also appointed Yu Kang to manage the account books for me but in the end, he betrayed us and embezzled the money. If not for you, we might not have found out about it anytime soon.”

Zhao Ming listened to his words with full attention and was trying to understand what he wanted to say exactly.

He rubbed his palms nervously and said, ” See, it's hard for me to trust anyone else with my shop's account books since that incident. I have seen that you have the ability to manage it and I trust you more than anyone else.”

Zhao Ming frowned and asked, ” So brother Wen, exactly what you want from me? How can I help you in this matter?”

” I want you to work for me.”

Zhao Ming was dumbfounded when she heard Wen Ru's words. Work for me? Is this for real?

She wanted to work with Wen Ru from the start and was wondering how to put this thing upfront knowing that women in this world never engage themselves in business.

The opportunities for women in this world are limited to almost nothing. From the very start, they were told to be an ideal daughter, daughter in law, wife, and sister but they were not told how to be yourself.

They were not encouraged like boys to be strong, independent, and ambitious. Rather they were asked to remain inside the kitchen and know their responsibility towards the household.

She was trying to change the mindset of the people and Ji Cheng was supporting her by allowing girls to attend schools, banning the tradition of taking concubines and polygamy.*

However, she was still far away from making significant changes in society.

It's not that she can change everything and everyone's mindset with her actions but her efforts can contribute to shaping the healthy and free society for women and everyone else.

….

Wen Ru pursed his lips seeing that she was not saying anything. He glanced at his brother whose expressions were indifferent as well.

Ji Cheng didn't say anything and just stared at Zhao Ming, waiting for her response. [ Read this novel on W e b n o v e l . c o m ( remove spaces). If you are reading this elsewhere, then this novel is pirated. Support the original author, not the thieves, and get the latest updates. Regards Kamlyn]

After a few minutes, Zhao Ming took a deep breath and said, ” Brother Wen, you want me to work with you? I mean, how and what kind of work do you want me to do?”

Wen Ru's lips curled up in a pleased smile hearing her response, ” Zhao Ming, I want you to manage my account books. I can see that you have keen eyes when it comes to business. Your father must be a great man to teach so many things to you.”

Ji Cheng noticed the change in her expressions when she heard Wen Ru's words.

” You okay?” Ji Cheng asked in a low voice

Zhao Ming nodded and took a deep breath and said, ” Brother Wen, I am glad that you gave me this opportunity to work with you. But I can't manage your account books.”

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