Although Kompany's hut was just a small and cramped hut as before, the interior decoration was completely new.
Not only were the walls repainted, but the ceiling was also reinstalled with wooden planks. At the very least, it looked decent and was no longer as shabby as before.
After entering the hut, Kompany saw Zayer gnawing on a snack at the table, so he slapped him to the side and invited Winnie and Joshian to sit down.
"Where's your sister?" Kompany asked Winnie as he sat down.
"She said she wanted to prepare a delicious dinner for us, so she went to buy groceries," Winnie replied.
"Nonsense!" Kompany frowned.
"She left the guests at home and went to buy groceries by herself?
Doesn't she know to wait for me to come back? "
Winnie waved her hand with a smile, "That's enough, brother-in-law. You know my sister. She can't hold anything back.
I told her that Joshian and I are not guests at all. She doesn't need to be so polite, but she still wants to buy groceries.
It's not necessary at all. "
"No, you've only come back once in a few years, and this is brother-in-law's … Joshian's first time here. Of course, we have to treat him well."
At this point, Kompany glanced at Joshua's neat and high-end clothes, and his expression was somewhat embarrassed.
"It's just … We don't have anything good to treat you here. Joshian, I hope you don't mind."
"Brother-in-law, you're too polite."
Perhaps because they met and introduced each other, Joshian changed the honorifics in his mouth and seemed a little closer.
"Winnie and I are not people who care about food.
Besides, you and my sister are Winnie's closest relatives, so you're my family.
There's no need to pay so much attention to family. "
Kompany scratched his head and chuckled, not knowing what to say for a moment.
Seeing him like this, Winnie couldn't help but laugh.
"Alright, brother-in-law, let's not talk about this nonsense.
Answer my question. What are you going to do with Hawat? "
Hearing the topic about his eldest son, Kompany breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. After thinking for a while, he replied, "There's nothing to arrange, right?
This kid can't become a magician, so I plan to let him learn the craft of magic machinery. When he grows up, it will be great if he can enter my current factory. "
"That won't do." Winnie shook her head immediately.
"I talked to my sister just now. Brother-in-law, your idea doesn't seem wrong now, but you can't guarantee that the factory in town will still exist in the future, so you can't put all your hopes on it."
Kompany was startled. "Why isn't this factory here?"
"Well …" Winnie frowned and thought for a moment. She pushed Joshian who was beside her.
"I can't explain it clearly. You tell brother-in-law."
Josian revealed a smile. After thinking for a bit, he said, "Brother in law, I've heard that the factory's main products are the Magic Fan and the Magic Stove and they haven't changed in the past few years.
Is that so? "
"Yes, it's always been these two.
What?
Is there a problem? "Kompany asked.
"There isn't a problem for now, but that might not be the case in the long term."
Josian seemed like he was considering how to use his words. After pausing for a bit, he continued, "The Magic Fan and the Magic Stove, these two magic machines are the lowest end household magic machines. They can sell quite well around Arafat Town right now, but that might not be the case in a few years."
"Because all the countries on the continent have been developing the magic machine industry, the Falk Kingdom isn't an exception.
So if nothing unexpected happens, there will be more and more companies and factories producing household magic machines in the future.
Like the Magic Fan and the Magic Stove, these two low end household magic machines that don't require much technology, there will be many factories that can make them.
Then this factory will face very strong competition in the future and it's hard to say if it can keep its current profits … … "
"You mean ….. that the factory won't be able to sell the things it makes in the future?"
"I'm not certain, but there is this possibility because the competition will only become stronger."
Josian said with a nod, "Our sir chairman said something before. Any competition on the continent in the future will be a competition in terms of technology.
If you can't surpass others in terms of technology, you will face the fate of being eliminated in the end. "
"Your president?" Kompany was stunned.
Kompany was surprised, "Oh, I forgot to tell you.
Brother in law, Josian is an employee of New Flyer and the sir chairman he mentioned is Chairman Xu of New Flyer. "
"Oh, oh, Xu Yi, right? I know, I know." Kompany kept nodding.
Kompany nodded, "Since it's an important person like Chairman Xu who said it, it must be right."
Kompany knitted his brows, "But Josian, according to what you said, this factory might close down ….. What do we do then … …"
"I didn't say that it would definitely close down, it's just a possibility."
Josian continued, "Of course, it's good to be able to prepare in advance.
This brings us back to what Winnie said about Hawat's arrangement. Brother in law, you want Hawat to learn the craft of magic machinery. It's a good idea, but you can't just set your sights on this factory in Arafat Town. You should look a little further. "
"You mean … …"
Josian turned to look at Winnie and saw her nod. He then turned to Kompany and said seriously, "Brother in law, Winnie and my sister just discussed it. I have a better arrangement for Hawat and I hope you can agree."
"Tell me about it."
"Brother in law, New Flyer established a training academy for ordinary people three years ago to teach them the basic use of magic. At the same time, we also train them to master various knowledge of combining magic and machinery.
The students who graduate from this academy will be directly recruited by New Flyer and will be trained to become the next generation of magic mechanical engineers.
So I think that if Hawat can enter this academy, it's very likely that he will be able to work for New Flyer in the future.
No matter what, it's much better than staying here and working in that factory, right? "
"If he can work for New Flyer, of course, it'll be many times better.
But … … You just said magic … … Hawat doesn't have magic talent at all? "Kompany was still puzzled.
"No, according to the results of our Academy of Magic research four years ago, everyone has magic talent. It's just that some people have more obvious talent, so it's easier to show and have the opportunity to become a mage.
Most people don't have obvious talent in magic and need a certain amount of guidance and teaching to be able to show it.
Our Chamber of Commerce established this specialized training academy in order to verify this theory.
Hawat may not have magic talent for other mages, but for the researchers of our Academy of Magic, it's not necessarily the case. "
"You mean Hawat can learn magic?" Kompany's eyes suddenly lit up.
"It's possible.
But the magic he learns might not be the same as the ones you know. "
"I know, it's the new type of magic that's often mentioned in the newspapers, isn't it?" Kompany asked again.
A trace of surprise appeared on Joshian's face.
"Brother-in-law, you actually know this … … Ah, I don't mean to offend you … …"
Kompany laughed and waved his hand, "It's fine, I know what you mean.
It's strange for a rough person like me to know this.
And this is something I accidentally heard from someone reading the newspaper. If you want me to read the newspaper myself, I won't even be able to read, haha … … "
Joshian's expression changed, "Brother-in-law, speaking of not being able to read … … Saye should be six this year, right?
Does he know how to read? "
Kompany immediately shook his head, "No one has ever taught him. Of course he doesn't know."
"Then is there a place in Afarat where one can learn to read?"
"There is, but it's a private classroom set up by the mayor, Viscount Rithos, for the children of nobles.
Apart from the children of nobles, if the commoners want to study there, they have to pay three hundred gold coins a year. I don't have that much money. "
"Then … … Brother-in-law, do you think that if a school was set up in town to teach children how to read and write, and only charged ten gold coins a year, would anyone be willing to come?"
Kompany was startled, "Only ten gold coins a year?
Not to mention ten, even if it was twenty, as long as there was such a school, I would throw these two brats in no matter what!
Damn, I've suffered a lot because I can't read.
Even if I want to learn more advanced knowledge about magic machines, it's very difficult to get a certificate of advanced skill.
I don't want my two brats to suffer the same! "
It seemed that Kompany had suffered a lot in this regard, to the point that he couldn't help but curse.
Joshian didn't mind at all. Instead, the smile on his face became even brighter.
"Brother-in-law, first tell me, do you agree with me and Winnie taking Hawat away and letting him enter our New Flyer's Practical Magic Academy?"
Kompany looked at Joshian doubtfully, "You can work in New Flyer after you graduate from this academy. Is it that easy to get in?"
Joshian smiled, "I have a special quota, you don't need to worry about that."
"Is that so … …"
Kompany frowned and thought for a while, then nodded heavily.
"Good!
It's a rare opportunity, of course I agree!
But … … Won't Hawat have to go to New Flyer?
It's so far from here … … "
Winnie grabbed Kompany's arm and shook it, "Brother-in-law, you don't need to worry about that.
The academy will provide them with special accommodations, and Joshian and I will take care of him. There won't be a problem.
If you miss him, we can send him back every year during the new year.
Or you can just go and see him with my sister. It'll take less than two days to get to the main base of the Chamber of Commerce from here. It's very convenient. "
Kompany pondered for a moment and nodded, "Well, I'll discuss it with your sister when she comes back."
"Okay, then let's put this matter aside for now," said Joshian.
"Brother-in-law, I'll be visiting Viscount Rethos tomorrow morning. Would you like to come with me?"
Kompany looked at Joshian blankly, thinking that the two of them were just discussing Hawat's arrangements. How did the topic suddenly jump to asking to see the mayor?
The gap between them was a little too big.
And … … It was fine if Joshian was going to see the mayor, but why did he have to drag him along?