Excessive? Who is being excessive?!
Everyone was quite angry, but with Ouyang Hu's threat, they really didn't dare to open a new bank to target the farmers.
"You all come from good families, with wealth and various businesses. There is no need to ruin your family reputation for this trade. You must know this business is risky, and if not careful, it could lead to execution of your entire family." Master Ouyang first made them aware of the dangers, then softened his tone.
"Execution of your entire family? Old Ouyang, stop scaremongering here!" Shen Si was very angry. He knew clearly, if this business succeeded, their branch would enjoy wealth for five generations.
As a bastard of a Marquis Mansion, he got very little inheritance. This was his opportunity for a meteoric rise; he couldn't give it up.
