Protect Our Chief

Chapter 1063: Chapter 68: Unparalleled Celestial Pride Slays Purple Mansion! Duke Protector of the Nation in Peril

In the family, his talent and treatment are naturally not considered top-notch, but compared to the direct lineage of noble families of the same grade, he is already considerably outstanding. Even some direct lineages of sixth-grade noble families are merely of this level.

Now, after being responsible for the Development Department branch for more than a year, he exudes a subtle dignity, gradually carrying the aura of someone in charge.

The middle-aged man originally thought the other party might find a way to delay or evade, but unexpectedly Wang Shihong was so straightforward and decisive, leaving him momentarily stunned.

Pausing for a moment, he finally reacted and said, "I am the steward of the Sixth-Grade Noble Family Chen Family in the South City District. At the beginning, our Chen Family subscribed to ten stocks, and today we’re withdrawing them all."

"Okay."

Wang Shihong nodded, saying nothing more, summoned a branch employee, and instructed him to guide the middle-aged man through the procedures.

The branch established half a year ago already has a mature and proper operational model.

Next, verify identity, submit equity certificates, sign agreements, delete names of obligated personnel from records... with the help of the employee, the middle-aged man quickly began the process of stock withdrawal.

Most employees of the branch were selected from the collateral lines of the Wang Family, having received systematic education from the Wang Clan Academy since childhood, with sufficient knowledge reserves to quickly integrate into various industries of the Wang Family.

Of course, there are quite a few people from Prince Anjun’s Mansion among the employees. Over the past six months, they have handled numerous tasks and gradually become adept, knowing clearly how to navigate procedures, efficiently working.

In less than the time it takes to drink a half cup of tea, the middle-aged man completed the whole procedure and obtained a certificate ticket issued by the branch.

Because of the large capital flow in the Dara Pioneer Joint Department, and the inconvenience of accumulating substantial funds internally, all stock-related capital flow is conducted using certificates issued by the branch and then settled in Qian Gold at the state-owned bank.

Next, he only needs to take this certificate to register at the state-owned "Daqian Bank" to withdraw his portion of funds from the Dara Pioneer Joint Department’s account.

Even after leaving the branch, the elder of the Sixth-Grade Chen Family was still somewhat in disbelief. The stock withdrawal, which was expected to be troublesome, was now handled already?

"How’s it? How’s it? What did the people inside say?"

Outside the door, quite a few noble family stewards were observing, immediately flocking over to inquisitively ask about the situation.

With the incident involving the Changning Wang Family this time, any noble family that invested in the Dara Pioneer Joint Department is quite anxious, with numerous families considering withdrawal, though still observing for now. While the major noble families have some face to consider, the medium and small families bear fewer concerns and naturally sent people early to watch.

The middle-aged man raised his head in a daze, about to say something.

Wang Shihong, who had stayed inside the branch, stepped out slowly.

"Stewards of noble families, elders and young masters, please don’t rush, listen to me first," Wang Shihong elegantly clasped his hands towards the surrounding crowd and began calmly, "I know many of you are here to prepare for withdrawal. You can rest assured that our Joint Department has sufficient funding reserves. No matter when you wish to withdraw stocks or how many you wish to withdraw, our Development Department can process it, ensuring immediate processing and instant arrival, never delaying."

"This matter, our Prince Anjun’s Mansion can guarantee."

As he spoke, a middle-aged scholar also stepped out slowly from the Joint Department branch.

This middle-aged scholar is the official always beside Prince Anjun. He took out his identification from his bosom, proving his identity to everyone, then stated, "Before I came, the Prince personally assured that he believes in the innocence of Changning Wang Family but also understands your concerns. Therefore, he can guarantee the Dara Pioneer Joint Department, ensuring that you can smoothly retrieve your money any time you wish to withdraw stocks."

Wang Shihong added, "However, according to Joint Department regulations, any noble family once withdrawing stocks will be unable to redeem them under any pretext in the future, nor will they be able to participate in any future profit-sharing from our Joint Department’s projects. If you are sure, you can come inside to handle the procedures."

With these words finished, they paid no mind to the outside crowd’s reactions and turned back into the branch.

Seeing this, the stewards of many noble families instantly became suspicious and uncertain.

Currently, rumors about the Changning Wang Family’s downfall are rampant. If people from the Prince’s Mansion and the Wang Family tried to earnestly persuade them, it would seem normal, inciting them to rush in to withdraw stocks, fearing they might otherwise lose their money.

Yet now, seeing the pair appear calm and collected, they instead became doubtful and suspicious.

The investigation results haven’t been released yet; what if Changning Wang Family didn’t engage in smuggling or collusion?

As long as the Changning Wang Family doesn’t collapse, the canal can continue its excavation, and the Joint Department can continue its operation.

They naturally understand the immense potential profit a successfully opened canal can generate. Should Changning Wang Family survive this calamity, withdrawing stocks now would mean losing out on those future profits.

Wouldn’t they then be missing this once-in-a-lifetime chance to make money for nothing?