Looking at the scholars silently immersed in thought, Zhu Wencong had little hope for them. Poverty drives change, and their choices would be their own to make.
Zhu Wencong's greatest expectation for them was to serve as role models. Whether they succeeded or not was unimportant; the key was to guide future generations.
A person's life shouldn't have only the Imperial Examination as its sole path. As long as one is willing to embrace change, life can become incredibly exciting.
"How are the sales of the new domestic goods currently?" Zhu Wencong shifted back to the topic. In Songjiang, they were targeted at mid-to-high-end customers, while in Jiangning, the focus leaned more towards the commoners.
Hu Xueyan and his colleagues exchanged quiet remarks. Jiangning's situation was more complicated than Songjiang's, as it was the Qing court's territory.
In the Concession, foreigners had the final say, and capital could grow unchecked, without any need to consider the ramifications.
