A Top Scholar From A Humble Background.

Summary

Li Shi returns to Ninghua with Shen Ming Wen, intending to confine him for study. Shen Ming Jun manages the old lady's needs and buys gifts, while Li Shi checks on her family's finances, ensuring they aren't hoarding silver. Meanwhile, a business war ensues between Su Zheqi and the Tingzhou Chamber of Commerce, leading to Su Zheqi's financial downfall. Hui Niang's clever strategies result in a profit for the merchant association, allowing for expansion and stability. As the year ends, plans for a bank and branch in Nanjing are discussed, aiming to strengthen their business connections and replace the Su family's influence in Jiangnan.

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