IN the tapestry of financial wisdom, there exists an eighth wonder of the world, an invisible force that shapes destinies and accumulates wealth beyond imagination. To understand this marvel, let's journey back to ancient China, where a tale unfolds, featuring a wise man named Wong Li and an unwitting emperor. Wong Li, having rendered invaluable assistance to the emperor, was granted a unique reward. Little did the emperor realize the profound impact of Wong Li's seemingly modest request — a single grain of rice, compounded daily for two months.
Long time ago in China, a story was told about a certain man named Wong Li. He was a smart man and had helped the emperor of China many times in solving the country's problems. The emperor, wanting to show his gratitude, insisted that Wong name his reward. "Great emperor, I have only a very simple wish that I ask. I would like to ask for a grain of rice today to be placed in a stockroom. Every day for two months, whatever rice remains in the stockroom must be matched by an equal number of grains.
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