"Work for you?"
Faced with Fang Zheng's sudden proposal, the three siblings were all rather surprised.
"That's right. Um... put simply, I can help you pay off your debts, and in return, I'll ask you to work for me. Oh, I haven't introduced myself yet. I'm Fang Zheng, president of Starlight Technology... um, nice to meet you."
As he spoke, Fang Zheng took out a business card and handed it over. The eldest Capua brother blankly accepted it, not knowing what to say.
"What kind of work do you want us to do?"
Perhaps because he had once been bitten by a snake, the second brother, Gil, was especially wary now. Fang Zheng merely chuckled.
"Don't worry. I won't have you doing anything illegal or dangerous. In fact, I'm planning to open a Starlight Technology branch in the Empire... Hmm, running into you was lucky for me as well."
"So you mean you want to open a... store in the Empire, then have us work there for you?"
"That's right. Exactly."
Fang Zheng snapped his fingers.
"You're nobles, you received a good education, and you're locals who know the Empire well. To me, that makes you a worthwhile investment. Of course, it doesn't come without a price. For example, your wages and share of the store's revenue will be reduced. Since I'm helping you clear your debts, put simply... I become your creditor, and you work hard to repay me. Do you understand?"
"B-But why choose us?"
The young girl also spoke up in confusion.
"You heard what Big Brother said earlier. We really don't know anything about this..."
"No one is born knowing how to do things. And I don't believe anyone is foolish enough to step into the same river twice. Precisely because you suffered failure, you'll be