The next morning, Anklo woke up on the bed that the maids had prepared for him. He felt a headache coming on and recalled everything that had happened last night.
Thinking of what he said in front of Xu Yi last night and how he lost control of himself, he hated himself for not being able to forget everything that happened when he was drunk like other people and instead clearly remembered it.
When he came downstairs and saw Xu Yi, the awkwardness became even deeper.
Xu Yi did not show any expression. He pointed at the table opposite him and said, "Have a seat. I'm sure you're hungry."
A rare blush flashed across Anklo's face. After thinking for a while, he pulled out a chair and sat down. Without saying a word, he grabbed the breakfast that had been prepared on the table and began to eat it.
Even though he ate quickly, Xu Yi noticed that Anklo had to carefully chew every mouthful of food in his mouth before swallowing it.
Judging from this detail, Anklo must be a very self-disciplined person.
It didn't take long for Anklo to finish his breakfast. He wiped his mouth and his expression returned to normal.
Seeing his performance, Xu Yi gave a nod of praise.
Anklo was able to recover so quickly under such circumstances. This showed that he had a strong heart.
"Chairman Xu, I'm sorry for losing my composure last night," said Anklo calmly.
Xu Yi smiled and waved his hand, "Don't worry about it. Everyone loses control when they're drunk.
But Mr. Anklo, are you really disappointed in the Principality of Constantine? "
Anklo's expression changed slightly, but he did not hide anything from Xu Yi. He shook his head and said, "No, I'm a little disappointed, but I'm not in despair.
I still believe that as long as I find the right way, the Principality of Constantine can still become what I want it to be. "
"But is your ideal Principality of Constantine the same as everyone else's?"
The corner of Anklo's mouth twitched. He forced a smile and said, "I can't guarantee it.
But I believe that my ideal Principality of Constantine will give the people of the Principality of Constantine a better life. "
Xu Yi looked at Anklo for a while and nodded, "I have to say, I admire people like you who are full of ideals because I'm the same.
But Mr. Anklo, I don't think I need to remind you.
"From my point of view, the best choice is to throw you aside and cooperate with Duke Stantine, head Wein, and the other large nobles of the Stantine Duchy.
I think working with them will save me a lot of trouble compared to working with you. "
Anklo's expression changed. He took a deep breath and calmed down. He looked at Xu Yi seriously and said, "Chairman Xu, I admit that it's easier for you to work with them.
But I'm sure that you and New Flyer will benefit in the short term, but in the long term, you'll be very disappointed. "
Xu Yi sighed, "That's what I'm worried about as well.
But even though I want to work with a smart person like you, Mr. Anklo … … I'm afraid you don't have enough power to make decisions in the Principality of Constantine. "
Anklo's expression dimmed. After a moment of silence, he slowly said, "I don't have it now, but that doesn't mean I won't have it in the future.
Through working with your company, I think I'll be able to slowly gain some power to make decisions. "
"I believe you have the ability." Xu Yi nodded.
"But I don't have the time to wait for you to gain this power.
Mister Anklo, you should know that our Frestech Chamber of Commerce is developing very quickly.
So if we don't get what we need from the Principality of Constantine now, it's very likely that we won't need what the Principality of Constantine provides in two years. "
"No!" Anklo immediately shouted.
"The Principality of Constantine will definitely have what you need. Chairman Xu, I can guarantee that New Flyer will be able to gain enough benefits here!"
"I've said it before, the most important thing is time."
Xu Yi wasn't moved. He slowly said, "It's already taken me a week to come to the Principality of Constantine.
If I include the time I need to go back, it might take more than half a month.
If I can't see anything interesting here in half a month, then I can only regretfully give up on this place.
Mr. Anklo, do you think I'm right? "
Anklo was silent for a bit before asking Xu Yi in a deep voice, "Chairman Xu, just what do you need to make a decision?"
"I need a leader who can make me feel at ease investing here." Xu Yi's expression became very serious.
"But to be honest, whether it's Duke Stantine or Patriarch Wein, they don't have the qualifications or ability to make me feel at ease.
If there's one person I can feel at ease with, it's only you, Mr. Anklo. "
Anklo's breathing suddenly became heavy. He stared at Xu Yi for a while before he slowly said, "Chairman Xu, what are you trying to say?"
Xu Yi smiled faintly, "Mr. Anklo, you're a smart person that I admire. I believe you understand what I mean.
In addition, I believe you have enough courage, courage, and ability.
Of course, if you find it difficult, I don't mind providing you with some help. "
Anklo's breathing became heavier. It was clear in the quiet building.
After a long while, he opened his mouth slowly, as if with great difficulty.
"Chairman Xu, may I ask how you can help me?"
When he heard this question, the smile on Xu Yi's face instantly became brighter.
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Xu Yi stayed in Faraday City for two more days before bidding farewell to Duke Stantine.
Before leaving, he promised Duke Stantine that the New Flyer would start mining the three mines as soon as possible. He hoped that Duke Stantine would fully cooperate when the time came.
Duke Stantine naturally said with a smile that he would fully cooperate, he definitely wouldn't let the Frestech Chamber of Commerce meet any problems in the Stantine Duchy.
Of course he had to be very enthusiastic because the two of them had only signed an initial contract and Xu Yi had paid a deposit of fifty thousand gold coins at once.
Duke Stantine only received two hundred thousand gold coins a year and most of it was used for daily expenses to maintain his luxurious lifestyle. He didn't have much money on hand at all.
Now that Xu Yi had casually paid fifty thousand gold coins, other than letting him see the strength of the New Flyer, it also made his attitude towards Xu Yi become more enthusiastic.
Thinking about how if the New Flyer really came to mine the mines, he would have to pay him the remaining one million and three hundred thousand gold coins. Duke Stantine couldn't help laughing until his fat body shook.
When he left Faraday City, Anklo sent him off again.
But this time Anklo didn't bring any followers. He was with Xu Yi and the two maids that head Wein had given him, sitting in a horse carriage as they left.
The path they took was a bit different from when they came.
After the horse carriage left Faraday City, they went east for a bit. They chose a secluded place and entered a dense forest.
Xu Yi jumped out of the horse carriage and said something to Anklo before quickly heading into the forest.
When he couldn't see the horse carriage anymore, Xu Yi shouted in a low voice, "Alright, Agnes, you can come out now."
A soft laugh suddenly sounded in the air as Agnes' familiar figure appeared from the side. Then completely outside of Xu Yi's expectations, she threw herself at Xu Yi.
Feeling the warmth of Agnes' body and the fragrance coming from her hair, Xu Yi couldn't help being stunned.
"Agnes, what's wrong?
Were you bullied? "
After Xu Yi asked this, he looked at the three Moon Shadow Tribe elves that appeared with Agnes with an unkind gaze.
The leader of the three elves was the elf that received the letter from Xu Yi last time. Seeing Xu Yi's unkind gaze, he immediately said with a frown, "Human, are you doubting us?
I already told you last time that Agnes is a guest from afar, how could we bully her. "
"That's right, the Moon Shadow Tribe's clansmen are very good to me." Agnes let go of Xu Yi and asked this with a curious look.
How did she look like she was being bullied at all?
"Why did you suddenly hug me if you weren't bullied?" Xu Yi snappily said.
"You scared me. I thought you were like those little human girls, crying into my arms after being bullied."
"Would human girls cry into your arms after being bullied?" Agnes was even more curious.
"But I just wanted to hug you after seeing you, I didn't have any other meaning."
"You just wanted to hug me?" Xu Yi looked at Agnes with wide eyes.
"Why did you suddenly want to hug me?
You've been with me for so long before, but I've never seen you take the initiative to hug me. "
"That's right, why is it this time ….." What made Xu Yi angry and funny was that Agnes was actually seriously thinking about this question.
Seeing her seriously pondering, Xu Yi could only shake his head and ask the elf, "Since you sent someone to tell me to meet here, does that mean that elder Lisanya Shadow Song has agreed to meet me?"
The male elf nodded, "That's right, the elder had us come to welcome you as a guest of our tribe. Please."
Seeing the male and female elves curiously looking at him, Xu Yi revealed a faint smile. He pulled Agnes who was still thinking and followed the male elf into the depths of the forest.
After taking two steps, Agnes suddenly woke up and loudly said, "I know why!
Chairman, I suddenly wanted to hug you because I missed you! "
Xu Yi and the other three elves all looked at Agnes in surprise.
Seeing Agnes let out a sigh of relief because she finally thought of the answer and revealed a happy smile, Xu Yi couldn't help patting his head.
This Agnes, just how much of a natural idiot did she have …..