My Lady Always Lacks Ambition-Chapter 1034 - 1005: Seeking the Temple Master’s Advice on Making Money (Part 3)

Cui Shixue nodded, "So trying to get money from them is another issue."

"This problem can be solved. Wealth and nobility, wealthy but not noble, then they only have treasures without a name, they are the lowest class merchants. They want nobility, they want a name, so you should prepare from this aspect," Qin Liuxi said. "Use the official name to hold a charity auction."

Cui Shixue was taken aback, "What is this?"

"Charity auction, under the guise of charity, the proceeds from the auction naturally go for disaster relief, thus reputation is gained. As I said earlier, being wealthy but not noble is a merchant’s sore spot. They aren’t short of money, they lack name, nobility, so they like to patronize elegance, and are eager to revolutionize their family status."

Qin Liuxi, holding a teacup, said, "It’s difficult for merchants by registration to take the imperial examination. If there’s such an opportunity for consideration, they’d surely be willing to spend money for it."

Cui Shixue frowned, "If they take the imperial examination as merchants and pass, holding great wealth, it might not be beneficial to the people."

"This can be controlled with conditions. Those who pass must give up their merchant registration and businesses; how can they grab all benefits at once?" Qin Liuxi said. "And this opportunity for consideration, it isn’t something you distribute on the streets. What does auction mean? Naturally, it’s those who bid the highest. Set aside five slots for auction. How much money do you think they’d be willing to spend to exchange for it?"

"Besides these reference slots, there are other treasures. It’s charity; donors of items are doing good, as are those who win bids. If there are those willing to spend money on the auction, you must also have items, like a Sage’s ink treasure or calligraphy and paintings donated by notable Great Scholars. Donations are voluntary; all proceeds used for disaster relief. This way, everyone’s reputation increases. Oh, and prepare a few certificates. Once an individual’s auction amount reaches a certain sum, issue an official certificate, even make a small bronze plaque, preferably certified by a Sage’s ink treasure, to affirm an ’accumulated virtue’ title. Who wouldn’t want to spend money for reputation?" 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

Cui Shixue’s heart thumped wildly, this was ingenious.

"Actually, this is also a trade, just covered with a layer of charity, making its name sound better. Once such an auction is held, just the entry slots already hold a good reputation."

Just imagine, can ordinary people participate in such an auction? No, they can’t. Without substantial capital and status, who would let you join the fun?

Those who can attend must either be wealthy or noble, and when the time comes, that entry badge becomes a badge of honor."

Cui Shixue seemed to see such a grand feast, raised his tea to take a sip, then asked, "You, a person outside mundane affairs, how do you understand this?" Isn’t it about chanting sutras and ghost hunting every day?

Qin Liuxi smiled and said, "I merely picked up other people’s wisdom, not my own thoughts."

Gongbo Cheng’s reputation as the "Golden Touch" isn’t unfounded.

Cui Shixue said, "This plan is indeed excellent. But disaster relief is urgent now; organizing such an auction can’t be achieved in a day or two."

"Jiuxuan Auction Hall can set up the platform within two days, but to make it grand and spectacular, having ample time is also for preparing good people who come to participate. After all, donation items need preparation, don’t they? Moreover, esteemed guests seeking reputation also need to prepare exquisite clothing and jewelry, right?"

"Having ample time isn’t enough to put out a near-term fire."

Qin Liuxi smiled cheerfully, "Jiuxuan Auction Hall is the premier auction house in Jing City. Though their background isn’t vast, advancing a million or so in charity funds isn’t impossible."

Cui Shixue: Is there such a good thing?

"So besides the official allocation for this auction, the rest should be sold by Jiuxuan. Is that not appropriate? A ten percent commission should also be taken."

Cui Shixue: "..."

Weren’t you giving pointers? Why are you discussing business now?

"Rest assured. For this auction, Jiuxuan is donating one bottle of Angong Pill from Changsheng Hall, two bottles of top-grade Ginseng Nourishing Pills, and three bottles of Jade Snow Skin to contribute to the disaster relief effort."

Cui Shixue stood up, saying, "Then I will return to discuss with Lord Minister. As for this auction..."

"You can have someone communicate with Manager Liu of Jiuxuan."

"Okay." Cui Shixue agreed and left without time for pleasantries.

Thinking about the scope of this snow disaster, Qin Liuxi’s smile faded. Natural disasters are irresistible; one can only try their best to do good.

"Huh?" Qin Liuxi felt a sense of merit and faith entering her spiritual platform, feeling a bit surprised. As she calculated with her fingers, a warmth appeared on her face. She called upon Teng Zhao and Cancan and left Jiuxuan.