As an elder of the elves who had lived in this world for over three hundred years, Elucía had outstanding wisdom and foresight, as well as a clear understanding of this world.
Actually, even if she didn't talk to Xu Yi, she had already discovered the problem the elves were facing.
Only with Xu Yi's appearance, it gave her a good chance to carry out her ideas.
Therefore, after Xu Yi and elder Elucía had a long talk, they easily established a cooperative relationship.
In the initial cooperation between the two sides, Xu Yi wanted to help the Nightsong tribe solve their water source problem.
For this, Xu Yi's initial plan was to build a dam in the upper reaches of the Falling Rain Forest. At the same time, they would clean up the lower reaches of the river, finally opening up the entire river.
This was a large project and even on the technologically advanced earth, it would take a long time to complete. Naturally it wouldn't be that easy on the Sines.
Moreover, this time in order to properly manage the river, Xu Yi decided to ask the Amsterdam Chamber of Commerce in charge of this project to use the reinforced concrete technology he had just learned from him to build a sturdy dam, as well as reinforce the river banks.
According to their estimates, as long as this project was completed, they wouldn't have to worry about the river changing its course for at least a hundred years.
This project required a large amount of money and the Nightsong tribe naturally couldn't take out that much money.
Therefore, the Nightsong tribe followed Xu Yi's request and began researching materials related to resin. At the same time, they began collecting large amounts of resin. When Xu Yi and the Nightsong tribe developed a large scale resin smelting furnace, they would begin producing large amounts of resin materials for use in the New Flyer.
As for Agnes' request to work in the New Flyer, because of Xu Yi's suggestion, Agnes didn't become Xu Yi's slave. Therefore, elder Elucía didn't see this request as a reward at all.
Looking at it from the surface, repairing the dam and dredging the river cost quite a bit. According to Xu Yi's preliminary estimates, even if this river wasn't big, it would cost at least a hundred thousand gold coins. The reward the Night Song Tribe gave was without a doubt not enough.
But in the long run, mastering the resin material process was of great significance to the development of New Flyer. At the same time, it could be regarded as opening up a new point of interest. Because of this, they had also obtained a good cooperative relationship with the Nightsong tribe.
All in all, New Flyer was actually more profitable.
Xu Yi, Stiel, and Vivian stayed in the Nightsong tribe for three days. It was not until Xu Yi had thoroughly explained to the elves his various requirements for resin material research that they left.
Because Agnes wanted to stay in the tribe for New Years, when she left, Agnes only sent the three of them out of the Falling Rain Forest. After sending them to the Angola Tribe, she turned to leave.
Because today was already December 30th, which was the last day of the year, the three of them didn't stay in the Angola Tribe at all. They just greeted chief Monto, chief Siluka, Camby, and the other dwarves who came after hearing the news before quickly driving their horse carriages back to Banta City.
It was close to dusk when they arrived in Banta City. When they entered Banta City, the three of them found that Banta City was very lively today. There was light coming from the windows of each house and there were all kinds of noises coming from them, making it seem very lively.
It seemed like whether it was earth or Sines, no matter which world it was, welcoming New Years was a very important matter. It was also a good time for families to reunite.
Seeing Xu Yi looking at the side of the road, Stiel couldn't help saying, "Xu Yi, why don't you and Vivian come to my house for New Years?
There is no need to mention grandfather, mom and dad will definitely welcome you and Vivian.
If you go, they will definitely be very happy.
It's better than you and Vivian being alone, isn't it? "
Xu Yi turned to look at Stiel and revealed a faint smile. He shook his head and said, "No need.
Stiel, I'm very grateful for your kind intentions.
But welcoming New Years is a very important matter. According to the customs of my hometown, the last day before New Years has to be spent at home, so I won't disturb you at your house.
Then again, I will be going to your house tomorrow morning to celebrate New Years with your grandfather, we just haven't seen each other for a single night. "
Stiel's face turned a bit red as she muttered, "It's not like I have to see you before letting you go … …"
The horse carriage quickly arrived at Stiel's house. When Stiel jumped out of the horse carriage, Xu Yi didn't have any intention of coming in. He waved his hand at Stiel and brought Vivian back to his rented house.
Looking at the rented house that he had been renting for half a year and had forgotten to change, Xu Yi couldn't help but laugh.
It seemed that he would be spending his fourth New Year in this world in this very shabby little room.
Although it was just him and Vivian, Xu Yi still decided to make a sumptuous meal.
In addition to the few dishes that Vivian was mainly responsible for, Xu Yi also relied on his memory to make some dishes that were commonly eaten on Earth during the New Year.
Because Xu Yi had never cooked on Earth before, these dishes were terrible to look at. But even if they tasted terrible, Xu Yi and Vivian still ate very happily.
Although the liveliness was not as good as other houses, the atmosphere was not bad at all under Xu Yi's efforts.
The only thing that was lacking was that there was no television in this world, and there was no Spring Festival Gala that Xu Yi rarely watched.
Compared to Xu Yi's slight disappointment, Vivian was sincerely happy.
Because not long after she was born, her parents, who were also slaves, died in the famine of the Lampari Kingdom more than ten years ago. Therefore, from a young age, Vivian had no impression of her family and never had the memory of spending New Year's with her family.
In her fifteen years of life, the previous fourteen years had already made her do all she could to survive.
If she didn't meet Xu Yi and was bought by Xu Yi, not to mention having rich food, warm clothes, and enough knowledge to go to school, she might even suddenly die.
Therefore, on this night, to be able to eat New Year's Eve dinner with Xu Yi, her most beloved master, and happily accompany Xu Yi to shout wantonly, was already her greatest happiness.
After they finished eating, Xu Yi looked at the countless stars shining in the night sky and suddenly became interested. He suggested to Vivian that they go out for a walk.
Of course Vivian wouldn't go against him. She quickly helped the slightly drunk Xu Yi put on his jacket and wanted to clean up the mess on the table, but Xu Yi waved his hand to stop her.
"Don't worry about that much today, just relax and be happy."
So Vivian smiled as she hugged Xu Yi's arm. The two of them left the house and casually strolled through Banta City at night.
Perhaps it was because he was a bit drunk, Xu Yi pointed at the children running around and playing on the streets. When he was young, he would definitely play with firecrackers on New Year's Eve. He had once burned a pile of straw because of playing with firecrackers and had been beaten because of that.
After a while, he looked up at the stars in the sky and said to Vivian that in his hometown, there was a constellation in the sky that was easy to recognize called Orion.
There were three stars that formed a straight line, which was Orion's Belt.
After a while, his expression dimmed and he even said with tears in his eyes that this was already the fourth New Year's that he hadn't spent with his family. Now he missed his parents very much and he didn't know if they were doing well.
After a while … …
… …
Vivian supported Xu Yi and silently listened to the words that came out of his mouth that she had never heard of before. The doubt in her heart became deeper and deeper.
What were firecrackers?
Were they very fun?
Why did master say that his hometown had an Orion constellation in the sky?
Could it be that his hometown's sky was different from Banta City's sky?
Since master missed his parents, why didn't he go back?
… …
Questions appeared in Vivian's mind one by one, but she didn't plan on asking because she was very clear that her master just needed to talk to her.
They chatted like this while walking forward. Without knowing it, the two of them had already left Banta City and arrived at the New Flyer factory on the outskirts of the city.
It was New Year's Eve and the two factories were very quiet. Other than the magic machine workshop being lit by the Magic Lamp that Xu Yi had specially found for the two men in charge of guarding the factory, the other places were completely dark.
Xu Yi didn't have any thoughts of disturbing the two guards. He stood in the open space outside the factory and looked at the two small workshops in the dark, as his heart filled with emotions.
Although these two workshops were very small, they represented the budding of the dream in his heart.
Although they seemed like two sprouts now, with the development of the New Flyer and the gradual acceptance and importance of the magic machine industry in the Sines, these two sprouts would eventually grow into giant trees that would soar into the sky.
He suddenly saw a figure come out of the corner of the household magic machine workshop and Xu Yi was surprised. When he wanted to call out, he found that this figure was very familiar. Looking at it, Xu Yi couldn't help smiling.
"Hey, Heinz, why aren't you staying at home with sister-in-law Ria, what are you doing here?" Xu Yi greeted that figure in a low voice.
That figure was surprised and looked over. He used the light in the workshop to find that it was Xu Yi and Vivian, so he relaxed.
That figure came over and it really was Heinz.
He looked at the two of them and asked in a low voice, "I was a bit worried, so I came over to take a look.
Rather Xu Yi, why aren't you and Vivian at home celebrating New Years, what are you doing here? "
"It's nothing, I just wanted to go out for a walk, so I naturally came over." Xu Yi gave a shrug and turned to look at the two workshops.
"Perhaps it's because this place is the most important place in my heart, so I couldn't help wanting to come over and take a look."
Heinz gave a slight nod, "It's the same for me.
To be honest, Xu Yi, I was just a small general store owner half a year ago. Even in my dreams, I never would have thought that I would become a major shareholder of a large company.
Many times, when I wake up, I suspect that everything I'm experiencing is fake, that it's all my imagination.
That's why I came to the factory early every day to see the factory and the two workshops with my own eyes.
As long as I see them, I feel like I'm not living in a dream and everything I'm experiencing is real. "
Seeing Heinz's rare emotional outburst, Xu Yi couldn't help but smile, "No wonder you don't want to leave even when you get off work every day. Are you afraid that if you leave here, it'll disappear?"
Heinz gave a slight nod, "Xu Yi, you know that I'm not someone with great ambitions. In my opinion, I'm already very satisfied with the life I have now, so I cherish what I have now.
I'm really afraid that one day, these two workshops will disappear into thin air.
If that time really comes, I think I'll die from sadness. "
"Don't worry, that kind of situation won't happen."
Xu Yi put his arm around Heinz's shoulder and patted him hard, "These two workshops might disappear because they are too small and can't support the needs of our company. What we need is a bigger working space like the new workshops.
However, even if they disappeared, more production workshops would appear to replace them.
You have to believe that with the development of our company, the magic machine industry will be like a ball of fire, spreading across the continent in an instant and igniting all of Sines.
At that time, the entire Sines will be filled with our company's factories and workshops. Heinz, when that time comes, will you still be able to see each workshop with your own eyes? "
Heinz's eyes looked into the dark night, but his expression was clearly immersed in Xu Yi's description.
After a while, he asked in a mutter, "Xu Yi, what you said, will it become reality?"
Xu Yi nodded with unusual determination, "It will.
Because the magic machine industry has already sprouted on this continent, no one can stop its growth.
There will be a day when our Frestech Chamber of Commerce will create a large magic machine industrial empire on the continent! "