No matter how much old Count Longley thought about the commoners and wasn't willing to be extravagant, he was still a noble in the end, so there were some things that couldn't be avoided.
For example … … the large private manor that every noble family had … …
"Chairman Xu, please come in."
Count Longley warmly welcomed Xu Yi into the manor and called over several servants to bring the Magic Cars and New Flyer staff in, settling them down.
"The conditions of this manor aren't that good, I ask Chairman Xu to forgive me."
Xu Yi shook his head with a smile, "No matter what, it's much more convenient than camping in the wild, isn't it?" After pausing, Xu Yi softly added.
"Not to mention that in this manor, there's no need to worry about meeting any danger."
Count Longley stopped and looked at Xu Yi. After hesitating a bit, he looked around and signaled to Xu Yi to come with him.
The two entered a small room on the side of the manor and after the servants gave them hot tea, Count Longley waved his hand to have the servants leave. After being silent for a bit, he said in a deep voice, "Chairman Xu, were you really the ones who were attacked last night?"
Xu Yi revealed a faint smile, "Why do you say 'as expected'?"
"Because since yesterday, I've been following your motorcade. In the end, this morning, I saw some … …" Count Longley knit his brows.
"A regretful scene … …"
"Only regretful?"
Xu Yi seriously looked at Count Longley's expression, trying to see if there was any connection between him and this matter.
However, although the expression on Count Longley's face was complicated, most of it was bitterness and helplessness. The rest of it was filled with concern for the New Flyer that had been attacked.
"Chairman Xu, I understand that you might doubt me because of our Basaru City's position, but on this matter, please believe me. I am indeed filled with regret and anger." Count Longley paused before changing the topic.
"Chairman Xu, were your losses last night ….. serious?"
"Very serious." Xu Yi's face sunk as he revealed a pained expression.
"In last night's attack, our Chamber of Commerce lost three loyal guards. I am deeply saddened and indignant about this.
When we return to Anvilmar City, I will definitely report this matter to the Royal Parliament and get the compensation that these three guards deserve. "
Count Longley was surprised, "You only lost three guards?"
Xu Yi looked at him, "Only?
Count Longley, to me, all guards are precious employees of our company. we can't afford to lose a single one. "
"Ah, no, chairman Xu, you're mistaken, I didn't mean that.
Only … … "Count Longley waved his hand with a look of disbelief on his face.
"In that situation, you actually only lost three guards ….. I have to say, the battle strength of your Frestech Chamber of Commerce's guards really is outstanding."
"What?
Longley's Count Longley, do you know what happened last night? "
Count Longley quickly shook his head, "No, no, I just calculated it based on the traces of the battle I saw this morning.
If my guess isn't wrong, it should have been a group of elite cavalry that ambushed you … … "
"Did you calculate this?" Xu Yi looked at Count Longley with a smile that wasn't a smile.
Seeing Xu Yi act like he didn't believe him, Count Longley revealed a helpless smile. He didn't know how to continue.
He didn't speak and Xu Yi also didn't speak. The room fell into silence.
After the awkward atmosphere lasted for a while, Count Longley gave a cough and a smile appeared on his face again. He asked Xu Yi, "Chairman Xu, your destination this time is Sowell City, right?"
"That's right." Xu Yi nodded.
"Last time I went to Sowell City and met Count Samoyed. He mentioned that he would invite your New Flyer to invest in Sowell City. If my guess isn't wrong, the goods you're transporting this time are related to this?"
"That's right."
Xu Yi put down the teacup and looked at Count Longley. He thought that since he took the initiative to ask about this, could it be that he had some special thoughts like he had guessed before?
Count Longley pondered for a moment before asking, "Then Chairman Xu, can you tell me how much money your company is planning to invest in Sowell City this time?"
Xu Yi revealed a faint smile and raised a finger, "The initial investment is one million gold coins."
"One million gold coins?"
Count Longley's eyes widened and his breathing became a bit faster. It seemed like even with his identity as a city lord, he was shocked by this amount.
"And it's only in the initial stage?"
"That's right.
Our final goal is to build a production base in Sowell City that belongs to our company. We'll use Sowell City as the center of our company in the northeastern part of the kingdom. We'll use it to radiate across the entire northeastern part of the kingdom. We can even trade with the surrounding countries and regions here.
One million gold coins can only be considered an initial investment. In the final estimate, I feel that the total investment won't be less than five million gold coins. "Xu Yi said.
"Five million gold coins … …" Count Longley gave a soft sigh and his voice was filled with shock and admiration.
"Chairman Xu, your New Flyer is really rich. You're actually willing to invest such a large amount of five million gold coins in Sowell City."
Xu Yi chuckled, "I'm a merchant.
Investing money is naturally to make money.
I'm confident that if I invest five million gold coins in Sowell City, I'll definitely make more than five million gold coins in the future. "
"I believe Chairman Xu can do it." Count Longley nodded before asking, "But Chairman Xu, can I ask you another question?"
"Please ask."
"Your company has decided to invest five million gold coins in Sowell City. Although I believe that Chairman Xu has the ability to earn more than the investment, where are you planning to invest the five million gold coins?
Can Sowell City develop as quickly as Banta City with your company's investment? "Count Longley asked with a serious expression.
"I'm not a hundred percent certain about this.
Whether a city can develop quickly, other than needing investment, the most important thing is that the people making the decisions are strong enough.
Of course, when Count Samo was Banta City's City Lord, I had many good experiences working with him. I believe that in Sowell City this time, we'll be able to have a good cooperation.
I think that as long as we can take care of some details, Sowell City's rapid development can be predicted. "
Hearing Xu Yi's response, Count Longley fell into deep thought.
Although the expression on his face didn't change that much, based on the changes in his eyes and the tapping of his fingers on the table, it could be seen that he was struggling in his heart.
After a while, when the tea in Xu Yi's cup was about to turn cold, Count Longley finally stopped tapping. His eyes gradually filled with determination as he looked at Xu Yi with a faint smile, "Chairman Xu, since you've come to our Basaru City with great difficulty, can you stay a day and let me properly entertain a rare guest like you?"
Xu Yi looked at Count Longley with a gaze of deep meaning, "Longley Count Longley, it isn't convenient for you to keep me here as a guest, right?"
Count Longley revealed a faint smile, "Aren't you already here as a guest, how is it inconvenient?
And I do have a lot of things to ask Chairman Xu. I hope that Chairman Xu can do me the honor of staying here for a day. "
Xu Yi looked like he was considering it. After thinking for a while, he nodded, "Alright, seeing Count Longley's kind invitation, my subordinates and I will disturb you here for a day.
As for what to ask, Count Longley, you're too polite.
If there's anything you need to discuss with me, please don't hesitate to ask. "
The smile on Count Longley's face became brighter, "Definitely."
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Pa — —
The exquisite natural amber jade bottle that came from the hands of Master Panda and was bought by Count Will for a high price of 13,000 gold coins in the last auction in Anvilmar City fell heavily to the ground, instantly shattering into pieces.
The surrounding servants were shocked but they didn't dare to show any strange expressions on their faces. They could only lower their heads deeply. They didn't even dare to breathe loudly.
They were very clear that when Count Will was enraged, it was best not to be noticed by him, otherwise the consequences would be hard to predict.
Lamarte City's City Lord Manor's clerk Levan knit his brows as he looked at the broken jade bottle on the ground. He waved his hand and it was like the servants had been pardoned as they quickly walked out.
Seeing the last servant obediently close the door, Levan waited for a while before saying to Count Will, "Sir Count, you should make a decision."
"Decision?
What decision! "Will Count Will angrily roared out.
"Attacking the New Flyer's motorcade in my territory?
It even attracted those brats from the Sack Kingdom!
He's trying to f * cking kill me!
That dog Michelle, this matter must have been done by that old fox!
I'm not done with him! "
Levan deeply knit his brows. After thinking about it, he said with a sigh, "Sir City Lord, if this matter really was done by Count Michelle, I think that we definitely won't be able to find any evidence.
Moreover ….. "Levan gave a bitter laugh before continuing," I suspect that he might have done this under the orders of his highness. "
"The orders of his highness?" Will Count Will was stunned. After thinking about it, there was a bone chilling look in his eyes.
"Why would his highness want to harm me?
What benefits does this bring him? "
"No, his highness might have just wanted to get rid of the Frestech Chamber of Commerce and Count Michelle choosing to do this in our Lamarte City was just his own decision." Levan analyzed.
Levan analyzed, "Count Michelle has always been competing with Sir City Lord for the control of the northeast province, so if he can use this matter to take you down, he will have achieved his goal.
Even if he can't take you down, as long as the kingdom's parliament is wary of you, he can also achieve his goal. "
"In his dreams!" Will Count Will gave a cold snort. He walked around the room in deep thought before waving his hand at Levan.
Levan immediately came over.
Will Count Will came to his ear and said in a soft voice, "Listen well, this time you're going ….."
After hearing Will Count Will's orders, Levan looked at him in surprise.
If he really followed Will Count Will's orders, wouldn't that mean that the relationship between Lamarte City and Dulaketon City would completely break?
But seeing Will Count Will's dark face and the fierce look in his eyes, Levan didn't dare say a single word.
He was very clear that Will Count Will in this state was the most dangerous.