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"Potential benefits? What kind of benefits could they be?" Sheng Hong's eyes widened, and he asked in astonishment. His originally calm face was now filled with surprise, as if he had heard something he had never heard of before.

Jin Shuai smiled slightly, his eyes gleaming with confidence, and said slowly, "Why don't you think about this? For example, my prefecture has many franchisees, which brings in substantial profits every year. If your prefecture doesn't have this, wouldn't that mean that the local officials are doing nothing and occupying their positions? In that case, those officials who are eager for promotion will inevitably encourage businessmen to open shops or develop other business projects in the area, thereby improving their own performance records."

Upon hearing this, Sheng Wei, standing to the side, couldn't help but gasp. After all, he wasn't involved in officialdom and knew very little about the intricate web of interests involved. However, he understood somewhat, while the old man and Sheng Hong were fully aware of the situation. The way of being an official not only requires connections but, more importantly, significant achievements. The duty of a local official is to govern the region well and ensure its prosperity. But funds allocated by the court are often insufficient, far from meeting the financial needs of local development. Therefore, most of the time, officials must rack their brains to find ways to raise funds themselves. If things were done as Jin Shuai suggested, it would undoubtedly benefit the court, the local government, and the people immensely. Thinking about this, Sheng Hong and the old man gradually cleared their minds, and their hearts became enlightened.

“Brother Xi, your actions have undoubtedly elevated the status of those merchants! If the officials in the court find a pretext to impeach you, it will be a great loss!” Sheng Hong said to Jin Shuai with a worried expression and his brows furrowed.

Jin Shuai, however, appeared confident. He tilted his head slightly and replied with self-assurance, "Father-in-law, there's no need to worry. I only need to say a few words to shut those officials up. If they dare to cause trouble, I have ways to cast them into an abyss from which they can never rise again. I've always adhered to the principle of 'I won't offend others unless they offend me.' Although I won't actively provoke trouble, if something really happens, I will absolutely not be afraid in the slightest!"

Hearing Jin Shuai's powerful words, Sheng Hong's anxious heart finally settled down a little, and he nodded slightly, saying, "Well, since you already have a solution, I feel much more at ease."

At this moment, Jin Shuai changed the subject and said with a smile to Sheng Wei beside him, "By the way, Uncle, besides the franchise stores, there's also a 'commercial complex' project at the auction. If you're interested, you might as well buy a few shops, either for your own use, to rent out, or to wait for the value to appreciate and then sell them. Also, if you like this project, we can cooperate in the future to replicate this model in various state capitals!"

"A commercial complex? That sounds quite novel. Nephew, please tell me more about it." Upon hearing this, Sheng Wei's curiosity was piqued, and he urged impatiently.

Jin Shuai cleared his throat and began to explain methodically: "A commercial complex is essentially a collection of all kinds of shops, inns, restaurants, and entertainment venues in the city—all businesses closely related to people's daily lives. To put it simply, it's a place where people can eat, drink, play, shop, and do other daily activities all in one place. The government provides the land for this project, while I will handle all the specific matters of attracting investment, construction, and subsequent operation and management..."