"A million gold coins?" Samo Count gave a heavy snort.
"This Sampson. Last time, I went to him to discuss the renovation of Sowell City. I wanted him to take the lead in investing a portion of the money into the project, but he refused in every way possible, saying that the Meierda Trading Company didn't have the money.
Now, for a piece of technology, he is willing to take out a million gold coins! "
Xu Yi said with a smile, "Sir City Lord, the renovation project isn't their own business, so of course he isn't willing to take out the money.
As for the steel making technology ….. In fact, I think the price of a million gold coins is too low. "
"You think a million gold coins is too low?" Samo Count looked at Xu Yi in surprise.
"Is the steel making technology that valuable?"
"Of course." Xu Yi nodded with certainty.
"Sir City Lord, you should know that our company has two steel mills in the Falling Rain Valley, right?"
"Un, before I left, wasn't your second steel mill just under construction?
Why?
Is it already in production? "Samo Count asked back.
"Yes." Xu Yi revealed a proud smile.
"Sir City Lord, why don't you guess how much profit these two steel mills brought to our company last year?"
Samo Count frowned and said in a deep voice, "Looking at your proud look, it should be quite a bit.
If it's a year ….. The previous steel mill only brought in a hundred thousand gold coins a month.
Then even if this steel mill is a bit bigger than the previous one, it should be two hundred thousand a month. Then in a year ….. "
After doing some calculations in his mind, Samo Count was shocked.
Because he suddenly realized that according to this calculation, just the two steel mills of New Flyer would bring in over three hundred thousand gold coins a month, or even close to four hundred thousand gold coins!
And if they could maintain this kind of profit for a year, then wouldn't New Flyer earn a terrifying profit of four to five million gold coins a year just from these two steel mills?
Samo Count was completely shocked by this number.
When he was Banta City's City Lord two years ago, although the Frestech Chamber of Commerce had developed quickly, to him, their foundation and strength couldn't compare to the old companies of Banta City.
But now that he thought about it, he found that perhaps because the Frestech Chamber of Commerce had only been established for a short time, their foundation couldn't compare, but in terms of the biggest factor of a company's strength, profit, they had far surpassed all the other companies in Banta City!
Just the two steel mills brought the Frestech Chamber of Commerce four to five million gold coins a year. Adding in the fact that the Frestech Chamber of Commerce's other magic machines were selling like hotcakes, earning a terrifying profit, didn't this mean that the Frestech Chamber of Commerce's annual profit was close to ten million gold coins?
"This ….. Although the profits aren't bad, Lord City Lord, our company has many places to spend money."
Xu Yi gave a laugh and said in a vague voice, "Look, just this investment in Sowell City, I've estimated that I'll need to invest a million gold coins. Adding it all up, I think we'll need to spend close to five million gold coins."
Samo Count looked at him and said with a cold snort, "Do you think I don't understand you?
With your skills, no matter how much you invest, you'll definitely earn back several times over. "
Xu Yi laughed and didn't refute him.
Samo Count waved his hand, "Alright, it's good that your New Flyer can earn as much money as possible, it's good for me. I hope that you can earn more and more.
But Xu Yi, are you planning on transferring the steel making technology to the Meierda Trading Company? "
Xu Yi shook his head, "No, I just said that a million gold coins is too little.
Although chairman Sampson has courage and foresight, he still hasn't seen how much profit the steel making technology will bring in the future. "
"Then what if he raises the price?
Will you sell it? "
"I still won't."
Xu Yi revealed a smile before saying with a serious look, "For our New Flyer, there are many technologies that can be transferred, but there are some that we definitely can't transfer.
One of them is the steel making technology. "
Samo Count was a bit surprised, "Why?
I feel that the steel making technology is very simple, it's not as complicated and hard to study as the household magic machines. Why can you easily transfer the household magic machine technology, but you're not willing to transfer the steel making technology? "
"Because steel is the foundation of all industries and steel making is the most important core of the magic machine industry. If this part is transferred, our New Flyer will lose its biggest advantage." Xu Yi said.
"Moreover, I'm not assured transferring this technology to other companies.
Materials are too important to the magic machine industry, especially steel. There are too many uses and if there's a bit of carelessness, it will cause a serious blow to the magic machine industry. I definitely won't allow this to happen. "
Seeing the serious look on Xu Yi's face, Count gave a slight nod.
"Since that's what you think, then let's do it according to what you think.
The magic machine industry was created by you, so other than you, no one else is qualified. "
"Many thanks for the Lord City Lord's approval." Xu Yi said with a faint smile.
"But Lord City Lord, I'm not planning on transferring the steel making technology, but I'm planning on building a steel mill here.
I was prepared to invest in it before, but now that I've heard chairman Sampson's desire to buy the steel making technology, I have a better idea that should be very helpful to you. "
Samo Count was instantly interested, "Oh?
Let's hear it? "
Xu Yi laughed, looking like an old fox trying to entice a little hen.
"Lord City Lord, are you planning on investing in this steel mill?"
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After ending the discussion with Samo Count, Xu Yi decided to go back to his room and rest for a while.
He had stayed up too late last night and woke up too early in the morning. As a result, he felt a little lethargic today.
Previously, when he had to deal with so many official matters, he could still force himself to stay awake.
Now that there was nothing else to deal with, he naturally felt sleepy.
However, as soon as he walked into the small courtyard, he saw Linda washing the clothes that he had changed out of yesterday.
Seeing Linda's slightly knit brows and the pained look on her face, as well as her awkward posture on the ground, Xu Yi immediately walked over and grabbed her hand that was about to reach into the basin. He roared in a low voice, "Are you crazy?
Why aren't you resting? What are you doing?! "
Putting his hand in the basin, Xu Yi tightly knit his brows.
"The water is so cold. Don't you want your body anymore?"
Xu Yi unceremoniously pulled Linda into the room. He took a towel and wiped off the water droplets on her hands and body.
"You just ….. cough ….. your body is weak. How can you do this kind of work? You don't care about your body.
It's just washing clothes. Just leave it to the servants in the city lord's mansion. "
Looking at Xu Yi carefully wiping her hands and the concerned expression on his face, Linda's eyes suddenly became misty. Her heart moved and she couldn't help but tightly hug Xu Yi.
"Master, I finally know ….. why the madam likes you so much.
You really are the best man in the world. I ….. I can give myself to you. This is the best decision I've made in my life! "
Xu Yi suddenly laughed, "Okay, don't just be moved. Rest well.
You just ….. um ….. that, you have to take care of yourself.
I'll go find the city lord in a bit and have him send a few servants over. You don't have to work for a few days. "
"But I just like washing clothes for master ….." Linda said softly.
"We'll talk about it in a few days." Xu Yi snappily said.
"Alright, you lie down first. I'll go find the city lord ….."
"No need. If you want to use servants, I can lend you two." Suddenly, a clear and beautiful voice with a hint of flirtatiousness sounded from behind him.
Xu Yi turned around and found that Princess Caroline was wearing a tight fur coat today. Although it tightly wrapped around her body, it still completely revealed her graceful curves. It made people unable to stop themselves from wanting to see through the snow white that came out of her collar.
But compared to yesterday's smiling face, Princess Caroline had a bitter look on her face. She was slightly pouting as she stared at Xu Yi, as if Xu Yi had done something wrong to her.
Xu Yi looked at her with a bit of confusion before looking at the two personal maids that came from the Drake Duchy behind her. He shook his head, "I appreciate your good intentions, but I can't accept your good intentions.
What I need right now are servants to do some household chores for me. I'm afraid it's not convenient for your maids. "
Princess Caroline looked at Xu Yi and swept her eyes over him before giving a soft snort, "What?
What's not convenient about it?
Could it be that Chairman Xu is worried that you won't be able to hold back and will do something to my maids?
Of course, even if you really want to do something, I won't have any objections.
As for my two maids, I'm sure they'll be quite willing to do so.
Just like this female slave of yours. "
Xu Yi was a bit stunned. Seeing Princess Caroline point at Linda with a slender finger, he immediately understood. Princess Caroline must know what had happened between him and Linda last night.
Thinking of this, Xu Yi's face turned red. He gave a cough and waved his hand as he awkwardly said, "What nonsense are you saying? How could I do anything to your maids?
I just feel that they are your servants, so it's not convenient to use them.
I'll go talk to sir City Lord about this. "
Princess Caroline slowly shook her head and said with a soft sigh, "Chairman Xu, do you really need to be so polite with me?"
She looked at Xu Yi again before waving her hand. The two maids behind her retreated to the door.
"Let's not talk about this. Chairman Xu, I came to find you this time because I have something important to discuss."
Seeing her serious expression, Xu Yi thought for a bit before saying to Linda, "Alright, you should go and rest."
Linda bowed to Princess Caroline and retreated to the inner room.
After Linda also left, Princess Caroline suddenly walked over to Xu Yi. She stared at him with a smile that wasn't a smile and her eyes were filled with resentment.