Let you play a corrupt official, are you saying you want to make progress? - Chapter 21

Chapter 21: Don’t Move the Unit Price

When the nephew departed, he still had some uncertainties.

“By the way, Uncle, there’s something I don’t quite grasp. What if our reputation doesn’t improve by doing it this way?” The nephew asked and scratched his head.

They were pursuing this approach, and he believed it wouldn’t be effective unless Hu Ge Lao had faith in it.

“Without a reputation, we’ll need to find a way to establish one. Isn’t it straightforward to gain popularity with substantial investments?” Qin Xuan suggested with a smile.

“In any era, with proper marketing strategies and sufficient funds, becoming famous isn’t that difficult, is it? You’re a celebrity. We’ll boost your box office numbers. A particular blogger will expand your fan base. You’re a contestant. We’ll supply various stories, marketing campaigns, and praise. You’ll be the top in your region, your country, or even the world! If it’s managed well, making someone famous is quite straightforward.”

“Wise words from Qin Xuan. We still have some time before Hu Ge Lao’s birthday. During this period, we can assemble an excellent team!” Wang Zhi commended Qin Xuan’s strategy.

Qin Xuan’s approach was refreshing. Naturally, being an intelligent person, as soon as he mentioned it, he knew what he intended to do.

At this moment, online users were collectively buzzing with excitement.

“What’s the significance of this? What kind of plan is this, and why is the nephew’s wife singing opera? Is there some hidden agenda?”

“I doubt it. I suspect it’s for undisclosed benefits.”

“Exactly, as long as they can freely set the price, it’s unclear how much they’ve spent!”

“I’ve noticed something unusual. It’s a recent movie with a weak plot, but it still had high box-office earnings due to substantial investment.

Suddenly, online users felt that these AI simulations were reminiscent of real life, but they couldn’t quite pinpoint it.

“I don’t think so. We don’t have such things in today’s world. Qin Xuan’s era is the Ming Dynasty, which is quite distinct from our time!”

“Let’s continue watching, it’s becoming more intriguing!”

In the studio, the director’s forehead was glistening with sweat, and this scheme seemed oddly familiar. Could similar things be happening around them?

“This Wang Zhi has truly overturned my understanding of corrupt officers!” Professor Yang couldn’t even catch his breath.

Wang Zhi’s performance far exceeded his expectations. He wasn’t just a significant corrupt officer. He had a sharp and astute mind, seemingly capable of seeing through everything.

If a leader in charge of his academic research resembled Wang Zhi, that would be genuinely terrifying.

“Yes, today’s show is quite fascinating, and it’s gaining more depth. The show’s viewership is now astonishingly high. It appears that internet users are quite fond of this program!”

The female leader nodded. As a woman, she was more concerned about the station’s interests. The success or failure of character development wasn’t as crucial to her.

She only knew that the current viewership was remarkably high, and Qin Xuan had unintentionally turned this program into a legend.

The station director was now starting to worry about the show’s content.

He wasn’t sure if what was being portrayed today had any basis in reality, but as an industry insider, he was aware of some rumors.

At this rate, the show might encounter issues.

“Never mind, perhaps I’m overanalyzing it. Maybe the world is inherently beautiful, and I’m just feeling a bit exhausted, making things more complicated,” the station director shook, choosing not to dwell on these matters.

At least for now, the show was an unprecedented success.

On the stage, Qin Xuan faced Wang Zhi and remained composed.

Soon, Wang Zhi left the backstage, and Qin Xuan took charge of the theater.

“Uncle Qin, how should we proceed with this?” The nephew stood beside Qin Xuan and rubbed his hands.

One thing he was certain of was that by following Qin Xuan, he could gain many benefits.

“Yes, for now, invest in whatever is costly to enhance the quality of venues and personnel. The lack of reputation isn’t an issue. We can promote it vigorously later, and fame will follow,” Qin Xuan offered guidance.

“Understood. So, it’s all about elevating everything, right?” The nephew, being astute, quickly grasped the concept.

“By the way, Uncle Qin, we now have our people in the Ministry of Revenue. I heard they are also students of Uncle.”

“Does that mean we have room to maneuver when procuring items for the Ministry of Justice in the future?” The nephew extended the thought to related matters.

He had learned a lot from Qin Xuan over the past few days, and he was a different person now. With money in hand, his life had become significantly happier. Once you taste it, you think of more ways to make money.

“I have a feeling this nephew is up to something!”

“That’s right, this nephew has already gotten involved; he’s probably going to cause some trouble for Qin Xuan.”

“Yes, I feel the same way. Let’s hope we’re wrong. I admit, I quite like this nephew. He’s always calling Qin Uncle and is obedient.”

“Nephew, don’t do anything foolish!”

On stage, time continued to pass, and the scene was once again set in the Ministry of Justice, specifically in Wang Zhi’s study.

Inside the room, only Qin Xuan and Wang Zhi were present.

“My Lord, I’ve passed on the tasks you assigned to Zheng Cong. But I feel this young man is suspicious,” Qin Xuan reported.

Zheng Cong was the nephew’s official title, which Qin Xuan rarely used.

“Let him be. As long as he maintains a clean record, there’s nothing to worry about. Now, the Ministry of Justice needs a batch of judicial instruments.

I want you to assign this task to him,” Wang Zhi said casually as if discussing something inconsequential.

“A clean record is undoubtedly a valuable trait. If not, provide him with some guidance,” Wang Zhi added.

“Yes, I comprehend, My Lord,” Qin Xuan bowed.

He had already deduced that Wang Zhi wanted to assess his nephew’s capabilities. In Wang Zhi’s perspective, as long as his subordinates displayed some ambition, it was acceptable.

Particularly in the case of his nephew, it was even better if he was ambitious, but he needed to be intelligent. If the young man lacked intelligence and competence, it would be problematic.

This was indeed a test.

“Yes, allow him to attempt it, but you must remain vigilant. If any issues arise, they must be promptly addressed to prevent any mishaps,” Wang Zhi cautioned.

He worried his nephew might become too conspicuous, attracting unwanted attention.

“Rest assured, Master. With me supervising, he will grasp it,” Qin Xuan reassured.

The scene shifted again, and three days had elapsed on the stage. The nephew had received the task from Wang Zhi to obtain judicial equipment and had initiated the procurement process.

Unbeknownst to others, the nephew had already fallen into gambling and had accrued substantial debts. This task was his opportunity.

Qin Xuan examined the procurement form submitted by the nephew and furrowed his brow.

“Zheng Cong, I don’t recall you being this avaricious before,” Qin Xuan remarked, scrutinizing the figures on the form.

It was evident that the nephew had accepted bribes and a substantial amount at that.

“Hehe, isn’t it because Qin Xuan influenced me?” The nephew, unaware of the gravity of the situation, replied upon seeing Qin Xuan’s expression.

“Influenced you? Where’s your common sense? How can you approach procurement items like this with such a focus on unit prices? Do you have multiple minds?” Qin Xuan was visibly frustrated.

Even a fool could recognize that the unit prices for the procurement items were a hundred times higher than the market rate!

“Ah?” The nephew was somewhat perplexed. Wasn’t this approach acceptable?

“Qin Big Brother, don’t we have our people at the Ministry of Revenue now?” he inquired.

“So what? And he’s only in the Assistant Minister position. He hasn’t firmly established himself yet,” Qin Xuan sighed, finding the nephew lacking comprehension.

“If you handle it this way, His Majesty isn’t a fool, and the inspector isn’t either!”

[I see now. You can’t meddle in matters like this by fixating solely on unit prices.].

[This nephew seems quite inexperienced. I knew that you couldn’t be this extreme in these matters. It’s like buying pens for a high school and paying $200 each. That sounds problematic.].

[This nephew is quite young and inexperienced!].

These were comments from internet users.

At this moment, in a newspaper office, journalists were working diligently.

After several days of thorough investigation, they uncovered a significant corruption case at a school. The school had procured a batch of power strips, and the unit price for these power strips was astonishingly as high as $500 each!