After Matthew finished dealing with the trivial matters, the start-up capital of 7.5 million, led by the Cathay merchants Lochlan and Ithel, had already arrived.
In the end, Matthew complied with their desire to allocate the funds for the development and construction of the bank.
This way, many projects in Concordia possess sufficient funding to proceed with their development.
"What? You're making me the president of Skargness Bank? It's no way!" the crown prince repeatedly refused the suggestion proposed by Matthew.
Asking me to rob a bank would be easier. I'm not going to be the president of the bank, he thought.
Matthew spread his hands. A flicker of cunning flashed in his eyes.
"What do you think about me entrusting this 7.5 million bank to Evander?" he asked the crown prince.
The crown prince immediately shook his head. "No, he's alright with teaching and training, but he's a complete novice in banking!"
Matthew proposed another candidate, "What about Kasen?"
The crown prince replied, "He's good at hunting birds, a proper hunter! But that's the extent of it."
"What about Leanna?"
"This woman has to manage the Great Commercial Union while also overseeing some matters of the Martial League. She simply won't have the time. Moreover, the current situation is chaotic. It's too risky for her to assume more responsibilities," the crown prince remarked.
"What about Jonathan?"
"That won't work either. He's an outsider and untrustworthy," the crown prince continued the rejection.
With Matthew suggesting one candidate after another and the crown prince vetoing each one, all the available candidates around them were completely excluded.
And by this time, Matthew had already achieved his objective.
"So, the bank president must be someone trustworthy, right? Who do you think is the person I trust the most?" he asked the crown prince, awaiting him to fall into the trap.
The crown prince lifted his chin proudly. "Undoubtedly, it's me!"
Matthew turned his head and chuckled, then steered the conversation back. "Well then, who would you say is the most capable person around me?"
"Well, it's definitely me. There's no doubt about that," the crown prince replied confidently.
"That's the spirit! Let's go take a look at your bank together. And they can witness the impressive demeanor of our president," Matthew suggested.
And so, the two of them drove to Orbourne, which neighbored Concordia.
Although the two cities were a hundred kilometers apart, their economic conditions were worlds apart.
Upon entering Orbourne, they were greeted by rows of skyscrapers lining the streets. The main thoroughfare, with its eight lanes in each direction, wasn't congested, but it was bustling with traffic.
There were all kinds of commercial buildings, shopping malls, and entertainment facilities available.
"Hey, Orbourne must be at least twenty years ahead of Concordia in development!" The crown prince leaned out the window, gazing around as he marveled at the sight. "Matthew, is this your future kingdom?"
Inside the driver's seat, Matthew shook his head. "You're the god-grandson of Master Levi. Can't you show a little ambition? You're acting like a country bumpkin coming into the city."
However, he knew deep down that they had either been in Concordia or lurking in the Great Mountain for this period.
Indeed, it had been a long time since they had been to a big city.
Even he couldn't help but feel a bit dazed.
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