Chapter 313 The Gift (Part Four)

• For some reason, Chadwick Fullner's business was thriving more than others. As time passed, this became increasingly evident. Chadwick Fullner began to notice the envious and jealous looks from other shopkeepers at the market. Despite his efforts to maintain good relationships with everyone by smiling, chatting, and sharing cigarettes, people started to ignore him and even refused his gestures of goodwill. Eventually, Chadwick Fullner stopped trying to be friendly with those who were cold towards him.
• In addition to his success at the market, Chadwick Fullner excelled in the restaurant business. He had his own set of business standards - honest, generous, and reliable - which endeared him to his long-term customers. During this period, Chadwick Fullner made two successful deals to run restaurants, one resulting in the acquisition of two establishments, while the other was less fruitful. He calculated that taking over a small fast-food joint could earn him three to five hundred dollars a month, while a larger business could bring in up to a thousand. With fifteen restaurants under his belt, Chadwick Fullner could potentially earn around ten to eleven thousand dollars monthly. His success in securing these deals was largely due to Sokchov, a fellow villager who passed on some of his loyal customers to Chadwick Fullner. Additionally, Chadwick Fullner actively sought out new opportunities.
• After a month had passed, Chadwick Fullner eagerly returned home to tally his accounts. He meticulously recorded his daily transactions and expenses, resulting in a clear overview of his finances. His total profit for the month amounted to thirty-three thousand dollars, with a net profit of nearly nineteen thousand after deducting expenses. This exceeded Chadwick Fullner's expectations and left him pleasantly surprised.