"If you have something to say, then say it, if …" Xu Yi paused and swallowed the words "if you have something to fart" back into his stomach.
"That ….. this ….. Sir chairman, can you ask the Academy of Magic to give us more rights to the household magic machine technology?" Ancato asked.
"What?
Do you feel threatened? "Xu Yi looked at him with a smile.
Ancato coughed lightly and looked a little embarrassed.
After a pause, he sighed and nodded honestly, "Yes.
Sir chairman, our New Flyer has been around for so many years and has never fallen behind the other companies in terms of technology. But you see, our household magic machine department has just become independent and three companies have surpassed us in terms of technology. I ….. I can't accept this ….. "
"So you want to get back at us in terms of technology?"
"Yes!"
Since he had already said this, Ankhto didn't hesitate anymore. He gave a strong nod and said, "Sir chairman, those third grade companies have only made some small innovations, but now they're bragging that they can crush our Frestech Chamber of Commerce in terms of technology, I'm very dissatisfied.
And from a practical point of view, this has also affected our household magic machine sales to a certain extent. "
"Oh?
Tell me about it. "
Ancato clearly came prepared as he took out a document and placed it in front of Xu Yi.
"Sir chairman, look, this is our household magic machine department's current order situation.
If compared to last year, it has increased by 17%, which can be said to be an increase.
But if you look carefully, you will find that the increase this time is clearly lower than the previous few years.
This is the data from last year and the year before. It can be found that compared to the year before, last year's order increase was as high as 31%, but this year's increase is only 17%. No matter how you look at it, there is a problem. "
"So you think that it is because those three companies have announced new technology that it has affected our household magic machine sales?"
"Yes ….. I can't say that it is entirely because of this, but I feel that this is the most important reason!" Ancato said with certainty.
"And what worries me the most is that this will affect our company's image of being number one in technology.
Sir President, you've always emphasized that technology is the most important factor. Now that other companies have surpassed us in terms of technology, how can that be justified? "
"So you plan to crush them in terms of technology right now and reestablish our leading position in technology?" Xu Yi asked.
"Isn't that natural?"
Ancato looked at Xu Yi strangely, as if he didn't understand why Xu Yi would even ask such a question.
"Mr. President, the reason why New Flyer is able to develop so quickly is because we have always been in the lead in terms of technology.
If we lose this advantage … "
"If we lose this advantage, do you think our Chamber of Commerce will sink?" Xu Yi interrupted him.
"This …" Ancato opened his mouth and shook his head vigorously.
"No, no, no, I don't think so.
I just feel that ….. since we have always been in the lead in terms of technology, then we should continue to maintain it.
So ….. let the Academy of Magic give us more access to technology. What do you think? "
Xu Yi didn't answer. Instead, he picked up the report and looked at it for a while before continuing, "I've also paid attention to the new technology that those three companies have developed.
To be honest, they can't be considered as technological innovations in the true sense.
And these technologies have actually been developed by the Academy of Magic a long time ago. They just haven't used them yet. "
"That's why ….." Ancato looked at Xu Yi with a face full of hidden bitterness.
"Sir President, why do you insist on not letting us use those new technologies?
If you were willing to give us more access, those guys wouldn't have any chance of catching up and wouldn't be able to be so arrogant in front of me. "
"Arrogant in front of you?"
Xu Yi looked at him with some amusement. He thought that Ancato had just gone to the Lampari Kingdom last week to participate in the Household Magic Machine Technology Exchange Conference that was held twice a year. It was likely that he had been bullied by others at the conference, which was why he was so resentful.
"What if I told you that I'm purposely not putting these technologies into use because technology needs to be upgraded in stages and it's best not to make too many improvements at once? The most important reason is to let the other companies catch up and surpass us. What would you think?" Xu Yi asked with a smile.
"Ah?" Ancato opened his eyes wide and looked at Xu Yi with a face full of disbelief.
"Sir ….. Sir President, you ….. Didn't you always say that we have to maintain the lead in technology to ensure the status and authority of our Chamber of Commerce?
Why ….. Why are you doing this on purpose? "
Xu Yi was silent.
The reason why he was doing this was actually for the healthy development of the entire industry.
If New Flyer continued to maintain the absolute lead in technology, it would be like a huge chasm compared to the other Chambers of Commerce. Then it would be a huge blow to the enthusiasm of the other Chambers of Commerce to invest in technology research, which would not be beneficial for the continued development of the industry.
Xu Yi knew that just relying on the New Flyer Chamber of Commerce alone would not be able to support the development of the magic machine industry on the continent.
Therefore, he had always been doing things in hopes that everyone on the continent would invest in this industry and promote the development of this industry together.
But these words could not be said to Ancato. After all, he was the president of the Xinfei Household Magic Machine Chamber of Commerce. From his point of view, he did not need to consider these problems.
After thinking for a moment, Xu Yi turned his head to Cindy and said, "Record this and let the Academy of Magic do a technical evaluation. Then let them negotiate with the Household Magic Machine Chamber of Commerce to give them some technical rights."
Hearing this, Ancato's heart was filled with joy.
"Sir chairman, I have another idea that I hope you can listen to."
"Speak."
"Eh ….. Look, since our household magic machine department is already independent, wouldn't it be inappropriate for us to seek technical support from the Academy of Magic and the magic machine development center?"
"You mean that you want to establish your own technology research department?" Xu Yi narrowed his eyes as he asked this back.
Ancato was stunned before saying with a laugh, "Sir chairman, you really are sharp.
Yes, I want to establish my own technology research department that specializes in researching household magic machines.
The Academy of Magic has too many things to research, so it isn't good to keep bothering them, don't you think? "
"Kid, if you don't want to be restricted by the Academy of Magic, just say it. Beating around the bush like this, do you think I'll believe you?" Xu Yi gave a cold snort.
"Ha ….. Sir chairman, I'm just thinking about the future development of the household magic machine department."
Xu Yi waved his hand, "Just do it if you have an idea.
You're already independent, so you don't need to ask for my opinion on everything. "
"Ke ….. I'm not just asking for your opinion, I'm mainly hoping to obtain your support ….." Ancato carefully looked at Xu Yi.
"If possible, can you send a few people from the Academy of Magic to help us?"
Xu Yi was instantly happy.
"He, kid, you just had an idea and you want to poach people from the Academy of Magic?
Do you know how much effort we spent to pull in the researchers from the Academy of Magic?
Now you want to leave as soon as you open your mouth? "
Ancato laughed, but his expression didn't show any signs of backing down.
"Sir chairman, we're all members of the company, so there's no need to talk about poaching people, right?
If our household magic machine department develops well, we can share a lot of the pressure from the Academy of Magic. "
"You make it sound good." Xu Yi shook his head, leaned back in his chair and thought for a while before nodding.
"Alright, I have to agree that it's good that you have this idea.
Since you're willing to take on more responsibility, then I'll help you.
I agree to you setting up a research department and will also have the Academy of Magic provide you with some assistance.
But how much assistance will be given will depend on how much you're able to convince Principal Evita. "
"Really?
That's great! "Ancato excitedly jumped up from his chair and patted his chest.
"Sir chairman, don't worry, I'll definitely do my best to run this department. Not only will we not need to rely on the Academy of Magic in the future, we can even use it to help the Academy of Magic's research!"
"Alright."
Xu Yi nodded with a smile, thinking that this Ancato was quite smart, understanding what he cared about the most.
After watching Ancato walk out of the office, Cindy suddenly let out a sigh filled with emotion.
"I feel more and more that it's natural for us elves to lose to the humans in the race war."
"Oh?
Why do you suddenly say that? "Xu Yi asked curiously.
"Because among our elves, there has never been someone as energetic and creative as him, and he has never been so bold as to make such a request to his superior. It could even be said that ….. it could be said that he's a bit shameless."
"Shameless?" Xu Yi glanced at where Ancato was sitting and couldn't help but laugh.
If Ancato knew that what he did just now was called "shameless" in Cindy's eyes, who knew what he would think.
"We elves are too conservative, and we like to do things by the book. Very few of our elves have their own ideas.
However, humans are completely different. Almost every human has their own ideas and creativity, which allows humans to develop very quickly.
Even if we could win the war 3,000 years ago, we would definitely lose in the future. "Cindy continued to express her emotions.
"I didn't feel this way back when I was in the elves, but after working for you, sir chairman, I feel more and more strongly."
"Is that so?" Xu Yi said with a faint smile.
"This problem doesn't only apply to you elves, it applies to us humans as well.
If one day we humans also lose the spirit of innovation, then what awaits us is only elimination. "
"Mhmm." Cindy nodded.
Xu Yi looked at the closed office door and recalled everything that happened today. A bitter smile suddenly appeared on his face.
"But Cindy, sometimes, too much energy and creativity may not bring good things ….."