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Chapter 94: Triple Harvest from a Single Fish
Where there was joy, there would certainly be sorrow. Regardless of whether these people believed Lynch had deceived them before, at least now they had seen a part of the truth.
Money – there was nothing more real than money. Some held a few hundred bucks, yet their eyes were fixed on others who had more.
In reality, their approach was rather indifferent. Prior to understanding the actual wonders of this job, their attitude remained quite nonchalant. They hadn't even entertained the idea of committing to a long-term engagement here; their primary interest lay in witnessing the results after the initial auction before making any decisions.
Now, they regretted their laxity over the past week. This regret only manifested in the face of significant profits. Simultaneously, they planned to work harder, aiming to stand out in the next trading event.
In the spotlight, several twelve or thirteen-year-old newspaper boys received a considerable commission from Lynch. Their contributions almost equaled the sum of ten other individuals combined.
They themselves were unaware of the wealth myth they were creating. They simply followed Lynch's instructions to distribute flyers to those who needed them. No one even thought they had the potential to earn a commission; it was just a job.
In fact, these children had advantages over Richard and others. Firstly, they roamed the streets all day, and although they may not have realized it, they knew how to assess a person's worth by their attire.
The second advantage was their wide coverage. They were not individuals; they were a group. They could make more high-quality "resources" see the flyers and, at the same time, maximize the screening of potential customers.
Richard and others didn't lose to a group; they lost to these individuals within the group. The children couldn't strictly be considered winners either. If the money were divided equally among them, their income would instantly fall to the lower-middle class.
Lynch smiled as he watched the children excitedly whispering with flushed faces in a secluded spot away from the others. He observed the crowd centered around Richard, singing praises and offering flattery. He glanced at Wood standing behind Richard, smiling as he observed it all. It was like a moment captured from a miniature society.
Lynch's promise was fulfilled. With just the first trading event, enormous profits were generated. He didn't need to subsidize those people himself; at least five people could potentially receive commissions of over ten thousand bucks by the end of the month.
This massive income made everyone's eyes turn red. In Sabin City, where the average wage was just over two hundred, earning over ten thousand in a month was unimaginable.
Ten thousand was roughly the total sum of various funds in a family for seven or eight years. Yet, they earned it in just one month. They could already proudly tell others they stood at the forefront of Sabin City's monthly income, at least in the class working for others.
Lynch waited for their emotions to calm down a bit before tempering their enthusiasm, "This is a promising beginning, but it's important to note that not every event will generate the same level of transaction volume as today. People tend to be drawn to novelty, and the intense atmosphere won't be sustained for long."
This statement was not just a casual remark; the economic downturn would persist for a considerable period. In the future, many households would completely abandon any plans for personal purchases, not even considering second-hand goods, and transaction volumes would gradually decline.
Fortunately, Sabin had a population of eight hundred thousand, approximately one hundred fifty to two hundred thousand households. Given that not all of them were struggling financially, the practice of trading second-hand goods would persist. However, it would be challenging to replicate the remarkable results seen today..
This was also why Lynch initially expanded this plan to cover the entire state. One city couldn't sustain his ambitions; he had to drag the entire state into his plan to obtain what he desired: wealth, fame, status, and authority.
In the room, people became slightly calm after hearing this. Richard also put away his smile. He had just savored the immense profits he had enjoyed not long ago, even more staggering, but now Lynch's words immediately dispelled the waves of excitement in his mind.
Engaging in daily conversations with various people, talking a bit about accomplishments, and then making money just by sitting there– others even had to thank him for providing them with opportunities. He was starting to get addicted to this life, although it had only been a few days.
Seeing everyone calm down, Lynch nodded in satisfaction and beckoned to Richard. While looking down at the list he was holding in his hand, he said, "From elementary school to entering society, we all know that in this world, there are not only rewards but also punishments." These words suddenly made the atmosphere in the room heavy, and no one knew what Lynch meant.
After finishing looking at the list and handing it to Vera, Lynch turned back to the others, "It’s the same in this place. We are racing against time. I cannot waste limited resources on some of you."
"I heard that some of you did not go out to work in the first three or four days. Only in the last two days did you start getting into your roles. Perhaps our views on work and life are different."
"I won't force you to agree with my values, nor will I try to understand your values. Out of seventeen people, the last five are eliminated. You can pack up and go home."
Lynch had mentioned this elimination system from the beginning. At that time, no one cared, and many even forgot about it because, in the eyes of many, they were leaving after a week, and whether there was elimination or not didn't matter.
However, when they saw the commission of newspaper boys, Richard, and Wood, these people didn't want to leave anymore.
To put it bluntly, even if they did nothing here, they could still earn a few hundred to a few thousand in a month. So why would they leave?
However, Lynch's words directly plunged them into despair. The guy who was pleased with his 400 bucks didn't even manage to hold onto the money; he was left dumbfounded.
Soon, the two groups were separated into three. The children remained independent, standing a little farther behind Lynch, watching what was happening. They had a somewhat aloof feeling. This was also the reason why Wood was initially puzzled about the relationship between these children and Lynch. Their relationship didn't seem much like that of employees and a boss.
The second group consisted of Richard, Wood, and the other twelve remaining salesmen. Although the elimination system made them feel the urgency, it also gave them a sense of superiority. They coldly watched those who were brothers just a minute ago.
The third group had strange expressions. Some wore sad faces, some were regretful, some were panicked, and some were angry. They all looked at Lynch, saying what they wanted to say, hoping to salvage the opportunity.
Faced with their pleas or anger, Lynch didn't immediately respond. He just looked at them, waited for about three to five minutes until everyone felt that nothing could change, then Lynch suddenly spoke.
"I can actually give you a chance, or you could say there's still an opportunity for you to redeem this job."
"Starting from the next trading event, I will fix the total number of auction seats. Richard..." He looked at Richard, who responded with "yes, boss" before standing up. Lynch looked at him and said, "You guys, including the children, will get one hundred auction seats for free. The number of seats remains the same, and it's free."
"You..." He withdrew his gaze and looked at these people in front of him. "Five bucks per seat, valid only once. This is your punishment, but also your opportunity."
"As long as the people you bring in can exceed your 'cost' in the transaction price, you can still earn a lot of money."
"Continue or not, the choice is yours!"
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