Eliminating Outdated Production Capacity

After a busy day, Victor had just returned home. Before he could even take a sip of hot water, the Wembleys came looking for him. Old Baron Wembley asked anxiously, "Victor, are you really going to give Riverside Town's woolen mill to the Edelweiss Territory?"

Victor explained, "It isn't a gift. It's a low-price transfer. They're all old machines that have been in use for years, after all. I sold them to my uncle's family for twenty percent of their original price. We've already made back everything we should have earned, so getting anything for them is better than nothing!"

Victor's explanation did not satisfy the Wembleys. Lady Ellie cut in and asked, "But it's still a factory that can operate normally. It brings the family a considerable profit every year—several thousand gold coins annually. Selling it for one thousand gold coins is far too cheap.

"Victor, you are my child. I'm happy that you want to help my relatives, but helping them cannot come at the expense of our Golden Sunflower Family's interests. Handing over such a large asset to them for so little money is a loss to our family!

"How about this? If you feel too embarrassed to refuse them, I'll go see my elder brother and father myself tomorrow and stop this transaction. We'll say it was my decision."

Although Old Baron Wembley said nothing, his expression showed that he likely supported Lady Ellie's view as well.

Victor had not expected Lady Ellie to oppose the low-price transfer of the woolen mill to the Edelweiss Territory so strongly, or to take such an uncompromising stance.

Victor could no longer rest. He hurriedly stood, helped his parents sit down, and told them not to worry before carefully explaining, "Father, Mother, don't be anxious. It's my fault for