Chapter 931: Understanding and Considerate
Chapter 931: Understanding and Considerate
Believe it or not, it's true.
After hearing Melanie's "50% increase secret," the two female officials brought by Queen Veronica to help with the accounts couldn't help but exchange glances, their faces showing a strained expression.
Although it didn't sound very ethical, according to the records in the child's account book, if she did as she said, she could indeed increase the profits by 50% or even more. In a sense, Prince Lyon's younger sister was indeed a business genius.
"Alright, you pass."
After imagining the two little rascals getting up in the middle of the night, sleepily carrying a water bucket to school, and secretly pouring water on the door pivot, Veronica couldn't help but chuckle. She then reached out and patted Melanie's head, smiling as she promised, "I'll keep my promise to you, sis-in-law. I'll double the investment next time!"
"You're the best, sis-in-law!"
Overjoyed, Melanie rushed over and hugged Veronica's leg, rubbing against it. Then, she looked up with a hopeful expression and said, "Besides the investment, can everything else be doubled too?"
Veronica couldn't help but pause slightly at her words.
"Everything else?"
"Yes, the reward for reporting to you when a beautiful sister appears by big brother's side."
Without hesitation, Melanie sold her own big brother, blinking her big eyes as she said, "Although big brother isn't that kind of person, he's steady, has a good personality, and is good-looking. He's also very family-oriented... In short, my big brother, who's full of virtues, will definitely attract the attention of many beautiful sisters. So, sis-in-law, you must be on guard!"
"Of course, as the younger sister who big brother loves the most, I'll always stand by him. But what can I do? I've already met the best sis-in-law..."
"Does that mean more money?"
"Yeah!"
Melanie nodded firmly and then, with a serious expression, she counted on her fingers, "Besides helping to keep an eye on big brother, I also have to focus on my studies, manage our Profit Maximizer Company, and look for other money-making opportunities. Each of these tasks is very tiring, and a generous and considerate woman like you, sis-in-law, wouldn't want to see me working so hard, right?"
"Right, right, right~"
Veronica glanced at Lyon, who had silently appeared behind Melanie, his face slightly darkening. She couldn't help but smile and then leaned down to pinch Melanie's cheek playfully, saying with a hint of teasing, "You little money-grubber... You're selling out your big brother like this, aren't you afraid he'll get mad at you?"
"Big brother is so nice, he won't blame me."
Hearing Veronica's teasing, Melanie secretly thought she had a way out. She smiled and said, "Besides, my money is big brother's money. If I earn more, big brother will also have more to spare~"
"Hmm? Is your big brother short on money?"
"Yes, he is!"
At these words, Melanie's face fell, and she said with a hint of helplessness, "Sis-in-law, big brother is a bit stubborn in some ways, and he has a bit of that 'machismo'. He'd rather go to work honestly than spend your money.
Although we don't lack food or clothing, our monthly savings aren't that much either. I guess big brother is just trying to save face and is afraid that people will talk if he spends your money, saying he's living off a woman..."
"So?"
"So, I'll eat that soft-boiled rice for him!"
Melanie patted her own small chest and firmly hugged the wealthy sister-in-law's thigh, tilting her face up and boldly declaring, "As the most adorable sister of the big brother, how could I let my beloved big brother suffer poverty? I'll eat the soft rice he dares not touch, and I'll lose the face he's afraid to lose!
So, sister-in-law, please treat me well! I'll take it all! As long as I have a piece of meat to eat, then big brother and Anna will have a piece of meat to eat too, and there's William's three bowls to wash! Sister-in-law, you... hey?"
Feeling a slight chill on the back of her neck and her feet suddenly leaving the ground, Melanie couldn't help but shudder. She immediately turned around, her eyes filled with terror.
"Anna, you're not... Big brother?!"
Seeing Lyon lift her up from behind, Melanie's eyes first lit up with delight, but probably remembering what she had just said, she quickly shrunk back, blinking and speaking softly, "Big brother, you're back... when... when did you come back?"
"Since you were watering the school gate with William!"
Damn!
I can't believe I'm reading this in a 1969 book!
Looking at Lyon's narrowed eyes, Melanie couldn't help but inwardly curse.
Although big brother was reluctant to spank her, he was quite willing to tattle to Anna. This beating today was inevitable!
"Don't be angry, I'm just playing with Melanie~"
Veronica gently lifted Melanie from under her armpit, taking her from Lyon's grasp, and placed her on her lap. Then, with a click of her tongue, she began to praise,
"I don't know how you taught them, but these two kids are both talented in their own ways. One is insightful, and the other is empathetic, both rare geniuses. Even without the platform you and I provided, they would likely become remarkable figures in the future."
"Insightful? Empathetic?"
"In simple terms, although their methods and focus differ, they both have exceptional insight and each possesses a highly developed logic."
Veronica pinched Melanie's cheek affectionately and explained,
"William may seem a bit insensitive, but he has the ability to see through connections between things and pinpoint the key elements. He can always find a direct and precise solution amidst a sea of information.
Melanie, on the other hand, may not be as insightful as him, but she's far more empathetic. This child seems to be born with the ability to understand others' desires and predict the choices they'll make when faced with problems... Hmm... like helping me keep an eye on you, for instance."
Veronica openly acknowledged her recruitment of the "little spy," and with a smile, she continued,
"At first, I wasn't too sure, but now I'm certain. She probably saw through my intentions from the start and knew that I didn't really need to keep an eye on you. I wanted to use this as an excuse to get closer to her and, in turn, to you and your family. So, she's been intentionally cooperating with me.
As for her recent actions, rather than genuinely wanting money, she's more likely trying to cater to my wishes and help me stay close to you. So, while I'm coaxing her, she's also trying to coax me back... Hmm... but she does love money, that's for sure."
(End of Chapter)
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