Chapter 0010: Crisis
Additionally, the German Lottery Company donates millions of marks each week to the civil affairs departments in Germany for social welfare initiatives, which has earned the company an excellent reputation in society. Any rash actions taken against the German Lottery Company would undoubtedly provoke public outcry.
In a capitalist society like Germany, even the royal family would be greatly apprehensive in the presence of these wealthy capitalists
I... I am truly grateful to you. Hans was somewhat at a loss. At that moment, he felt as if he were in a dream! He never expected that God would favor him, allowing him to win the first prize, and even after paying taxes, he still had four million marks left! For him, this was already a substantial amount of money. With this money, he would no longer have to work in the coal mines, and his wife and children would no longer have to squeeze into a cramped room.
Mr. Hans, this is your prize. A total of 5 million marks. However, you will need to pay the taxes yourself. The general manager of the German Lottery Company, Karl von Jonalait, with a beaming smile, handed a check to Hans, who had won the first prize
Your Highness, is it not possible that your status could instill some fear in them?" Karl's expression immediately became serious.
The sound of applause erupted from the journalists and onlookers.
Although for the average person, two marks is not considered a small amount of money, given the current wage levels, saving a little is still manageable. This has led to another increase in the sales of the Double Color Ball lottery.
Karl, please go to the palace and find your father. Ask him to give this check to my father, the Emperor. Our previous decision was to allocate twenty percent of the profits to the royal family. I hope that my father, considering this money and the bond between us as father and son, will provide us with protection
A coal miner won the first prize, receiving a bonus of five million marks, and this news was promptly reported by major newspapers. Of course, Qin Tian and his team also incurred significant public relations expenses for this. This led to a surge in the sales of the Double Color Ball lottery once again. More and more people, eager to change their fate, began to participate in purchasing lottery tickets.
Karl nodded: "Very well, Your Highness, I will go to Potsdam immediately"
In a short period of time, we should still be able to keep them in check. However, as we earn more money, they will soon be unable to contain themselves. At that time, my identity as an ordinary prince will no longer intimidate them.
By the fourth phase, the sales had risen to 40 million marks. After deducting costs and bonuses, the profits for Qin Tian and his team reached approximately 4 million marks. Among these profits, Qin Tian's share amounted to a substantial 2 million marks. With this continuous stream of income, it would undoubtedly be much easier for Qin Tian to realize his plans.
"Karl, so far, we have issued six rounds of our lottery, and the total profit has reached ten million marks. After deducting the two million marks already donated to the civil affairs department, there remains eight million marks. This one million marks belongs to you." Qin Tian handed a check of one million marks to Karl.
Dear journalist friends, the mission of our German Lottery Company is to provide individuals with the opportunity to change their fate. Although two marks may not be very inexpensive, the vast majority of people can afford it. Exchanging two marks for a chance to change one's destiny is undoubtedly a very worthwhile investment. If one wins the first prize, their life will undergo a fundamental transformation. Furthermore, our company is also committed to giving back to society. From the proceeds of each lottery draw, we will consistently allocate a portion for investment in social welfare initiatives, making the entire society better. Karl seized this opportunity to promote their mission to everyone. Although Karl is not very old, he displayed a great deal of maturity and was not at all timid.
"Mr. Hans, may I ask how you are feeling right now?" a reporter asked with an envious gaze. He envied this man's good fortune; why had he not won the lottery himself? If he had won the grand prize, he would no longer need to work so hard.
However, even so, Qin Tian could sense that as the Deutsche Lottery Company's ability to attract funds grew stronger, those greedy individuals were about to lose control.
Karl knew that if the royal family could warn those greedy individuals, they would likely abandon their covetousness towards the German Lottery Company. After all, following the unification of Germany, the prestige of the royal family in Germany was at its peak. Even those wealthy capitalists did not dare to openly confront the royal family
The booming sales of the Double Chromosphere have naturally attracted the attention of many people. Among them, there are quite a few who wish to capture this golden goose that lays golden eggs. However, they find themselves at a complete loss as to how to proceed
Thank you, Your Highness. I truly did not expect that within just over ten days, we would have recouped our costs. From here on out, it will be pure profit. " Karl said with a beaming smile. Although he could only receive ten percent of the profits, he was already very satisfied. Based on the current profit margin, he could earn over 2 million marks a month.
Well, however, having earned so much money, it is only natural that others are envious. Now, there are likely quite a few capitalists who wish to swallow us up. Qin Tian felt a strong sense of crisis
What should we do then? Karl is equally aware of the bloody nature of capital accumulation. For the sake of profit, those capitalists often resort to any means necessary. Qin Tian's princely status truly does not deter those individuals. If Qin Tian's position could advance further to become the crown prince, perhaps it would make those people think twice before acting.
After determining the winner of the first prize, Karl rushed to Düsseldorf overnight, bringing with him a check for five million. At the same time, he informed major newspapers of this news. Now, in front of reporters from various newspapers, he publicly awarded the prize to Hans
Although Qin Tian was not favored by Wilhelm II, he was still a prince of Germany. Targeting the property of a prince is undoubtedly a provocation to the royal family. Without sufficiently strong power, one would be unable to withstand the wrath of the royal family
I am very excited and also very happy. Thank God, and thank the German Lottery Company. I am a coal miner, and life is very tough. However, from now on, my life will be completely different. Hans is filled with anticipation for his future life