Chapter 183 Complete relocation
Evita looked at Xu Yi before shaking her head with a soft sigh.
“I wasn’t interested in this before and I’ve never met a man who moved my heart. After I met him, it was already too late.”
“Late? What do you mean?” Hearing that Evita’s heart had been moved by a man, Xu Yi became curious.
This was because when Still described her friends and classmates to him, Evita’s personality was the one she praised the most. But Evita was also the only one who never showed any interest in men before.
When her classmates talked to each other, they always felt pity.
This was because Evita wasn’t an arrogant and hard to approach girl, rather she was very warm and gentle. She treated people in a friendly manner, making everyone who approached her feel comfortable.
Adding in the fact that although Evita wasn’t as beautiful as Still, she was still a beauty and that she had a unique elegant feel to her, even though the amount of boys chasing her didn’t match Still’s, she wasn’t that far behind.
However, Evita had never shown any interest at all, she chose not to interact with any male students.
Still and Akali had even teased her, saying that she didn’t like men at all, rather she liked women.
Xu Yi, who had heard this from Still was suddenly interested in what kind of man had moved Evita’s heart. Even if he didn’t really like to gossip, his heart exploded with curiosity in this moment.
However, Evita looked at Xu Yi for a while and slowly shook her head. She said in a soft voice, “This is my personal matter. Chairman, you shouldn’t ask about this.”
Xu Yi was surprised, but he quickly reacted. He revealed an awkward smile, “Right, that was my fault. I hope you don’t mind.”
“I won’t mind.” Evita took a breath and her face returned to normal before she continued, “Chairman, even if we standardize Magic Crystals, that only solves the initial problem. If you want to achieve what you described, being able to lay a Magic Power Grid that can transport magic power over hundreds of kilometers away, there are still many other problems to solve. For example, the stations in between that would adjust the magic power transferred, I think it would take a large amount of time to research those.”
“That is certain.” Xu Yi said with a nod, “But the ideal in my heart is very far. I have always been prepared to spend a large amount of time on this, it might not even be accomplished after I die. But as long as we work hard enough and build these foundations, the people behind us will realize these ideals for me. So it doesn’t matter if we spend large amounts of time on this, it’s fine as long as there are results. Evita, remember what I told you earlier. Although this task is important, I hope that you won’t feel too much pressure because you also need to live a normal life, alright?”
Evita revealed a faint smile, “Thank you for your care, I will pay attention.”
“Good. After discussing the research, it’s time we discussed your identity as the chief researcher.” Xu Yi said.
“This is your real goal in finding me this time, right?” Evita asked with a smile.
“What? I’m not welcome?” Xu Yi deliberately glared at her, “You are the chief of the magic research facility, who would I find if not you? Could it be that you think that the salary of fifty gold coins a month is easy to obtain?”
Evita broke out in laughter, “I already said it. Alright, chairman, in order not to waste the fifty gold coins a month salary you give me, please tell me what you need me to do.”
“That’s more like it.” Xu YI gave a snort before saying with a serious look, “After some consideration, the company has decided to completely relocate the magic research facility.”
“Relocate?” Evita was stunned, “Relocate to where?”
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“To the Falling Rain Valley.” Xu Yi replied.
“Why?” Evita was even more stunned, “Isn’t it good that the magic research facility is in Banta City, why does it need to relocate to a faraway place like the Falling Rain Valley?”
“It’s because the Falling Rain Valley is the production base of our Frestech Chamber of Commerce. The magic research facility was to develop new products for our company, so it’s easier if it was close to the production base. Moreover, the magic machine development workshop will be moved there soon as well, so as the magic research facility that works with them, you can’t be too far away.” Xu Yi explained.
Evita was a bit curious, “Chairman, why is even the magic machine development workshop being moved? If you want to combine the two, making it easier to combine Magic Array research and practical application, I feel that Sandton Manor is clearly the better choice. The Falling Rain Valley is so far away, if we moved there, it will affect the lives of many researchers.”
“Your idea was my first tentative plan, but now changes have occurred, so it isn’t possible to realize this plan.” Xu Yi said while shaking his head.
“Why?” Evita asked in a curious voice.
“Just like how you’re not willing to tell me which man has moved your heart, it isn’t convenient for me to reveal this reason.” Xu Yi said with a faint smile.
Evita couldn’t help rolling her eyes at Xu Yi, “Chairman, I never thought that you would be so petty.”
Xu Yi laughed, “I am this petty. Anyway, this is the final decision. You can give your opinion as the chief of the magic research facility, but it has no use. You should quickly take the time to tell everyone and have the researchers prepare themselves to move.”
Evita’s expression looked a bit difficult.
“Chairman, most of the researchers are used to living in Banta City. If you have them leave here to go to the Falling Rain Valley that is sixty kilometers away, I’m afraid that they won’t be used to it and many people will oppose this.”
“Tell them that for this relocation, the company will give each researcher compensation and solve their daily necessities in the Falling Rain Valley, so they shouldn’t worry. Other than that, you can tell them some other good news. The company has decided to change their day off from once half a month to once a week, so they have time to come to Banta City. Moreover, the company will contact the Fersen Carriage Company to open up a public transport line to the Falling Rain Valley, so they can come back and forth at any moment.” Xu Yi said.
“If it’s like this, there will be fewer people who oppose.” Evita said with a nod.
“If there are still people who oppose, tell them that it is the decision of the chairman and they can’t oppose.” Xu Yi waved his hand as he said in a domineering voice.
Evita pursed her lips into a smile, “Chairman, I can talk to the other researchers like this, but there’s one that I can’t treat like this.”
“Who is this arrogant?” Xu Yi asked.
“Of course I’m talking about the only top grade researcher, his excellency Great Magician Camilla.”
Seeing Xu Yi’s speechless expression, Evita gave a few secret laughs.
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“Moving this quickly, are you afraid that Count Stagg will do something to you?” After hearing Xu Yi explain his reason for coming, Great Magician Camilla asked this with a frown.
Xu Yi was surprised, “Grandfather, you also know?”
Great Magician Camilla gave a cold snort, “What? You thought that I was a foolish old man who didn’t know anything?”
Xu Yi quickly waved his hand, “Of course not, I was just surprised that you cared about these trivial matters.”
“If it was anyone else, I would be too lazy to care, but you are my only granddaughter’s husband, so of course I have to care a bit.” Great Magician Camilla said with another snort, “If those fellows are causing trouble for you and I don’t care about it, it would be strange if Still didn’t blame me.” 𝙗𝙚𝒅𝒏𝙤𝙫𝙚𝒍.𝒐𝙧𝙜
Xu Yi said in an apologetic voice, “It seems like my matters have caused you to worry, I’m very sorry.”
“No need to apologize to me, we are now a family. Your matter is also my matter. Speak, what do you need me to do? Although I don’t have any influence, I’m still a Great Magician. As long as I say something, they would still have scruples no matter who they were.”
Xu Yi shook his head with a smile, “No need, grandfather, it’s not the time to use a trump card like you yet. Although there will be a bit of trouble, I believe that I can deal with it without any problems.”
“Is that so?” Great Magician Camilla looked at Xu Yi before giving a nod, “Alright, I believe you. But kid, when you need me, don’t be polite. You and Still living a good life is my biggest hope. Even my most favourite magic research can’t compare to it.”
Xu Yi said with a faint smile, “Be assured, you are my relative, so I wouldn’t be polite with you even if I’m polite with others, right?”
“That’s good.” Great Magician Camilla was comforted by Xu Yi’s words and his mood was suddenly much better. He pulled Xu Yi over to his lab bench and pointed at the complicated Magic Array on it as he said, “The relocation matter is a small issue, it’s fine as long as you prepare a house for me at the Falling Rain Valley. Compared to this small matter, the Magic Array that I spent several days developing is more important.”
Xu Yi looked down at the Magic Array and he slightly knit his brows, “This Magic Array…..it’s very strange…..”
Great Magician Camilla laughed, “How about it? Even with how good your talent is in studying Magic Arrays, you can’t see through this Magic Array?”
Xu Yi didn’t know whether to laugh or cry as he looked at Great Magician Camilla, “Grandfather, you are a Great Magician. Even if I am talented, could I compare to you? Alright, stop stalling and tell me what the use for this Magic Array is.”
“Come, I’ll give you a demonstration.” Great Magician Camilla took a small piece of metal that was as wide as his finger and around the size of his nail and placed it in the middle of the Magic Array. Then he tapped the Magic Array and large amounts of magic entered it.
A strong brown colour instantly lit up from the Magic Array, showing to Xu Yi that this should be an Earth Magic Array.
When he was curious what effect the Earth Magic Array would have on the small piece of iron, Xu Yi was surprised to find that the small piece of iron placed in the center was actually melting!
It was melting at a strangely quick speed and in less than five minutes, this small piece of iron had turned into molten iron.
What surprised Xu Yi the most was that this small piece of iron had turned into molten iron, but it didn’t display any signs of being highly heated.
With Xu Yi’s understanding of iron, he knew that the melting point of iron was high. If iron was turned into molten iron, it would be at a state where the temperature was very high.
With this kind of terrifying heat, the air above the molten iron would be distorted by it.
However, Xu Yi didn’t notice this phenomenon from this molten iron. He didn’t give up as he put his hand over the molten iron, but he didn’t feel any heat coming from it at all.
“Stop trying, it’s molten iron, but it’s cold.” Under Xu Yi’s shocked gaze, Great Magician Camilla directly tapped the molten iron with his finger and then dipped his finger on the back of Xu Yi’s hand.
When his skin touched the molten iron, Xu Yi could feel that this molten iron was actually still cold!
This completely went against Xu Yi’s common sense!
Xu Yi couldn’t help looking at Great Magician Camilla, waiting for his explanation.
Seeing Xu Yi’s questioning gaze, Great Magician Camilla’s heart was filled with satisfaction. He laughed for a bit before explaining, “You should be able to see it, this is an Earth Magic Array. Accurately speaking, it’s the high grade magic of Earth Magic, Rock Magic. Stop asking me why, I don’t know why Rock Magic has this kind of effect on iron. It has to be said, it’s most likely because iron is refined from ores, so it is considered a part of Rock Magic.”
Xu Yi’s expression was strange, “Isn’t this explanation putting the cart before the horse? As a Great Magician, could it be that you don’t even understand the use of Rock Magic?”
Great Magician Camilla looked at Xu Yi, “You think that magic is really that easy to understand? Let me tell you, humans have learned magic from the elves for five thousand years, but after all this time, the more it seems that the magic world is endless and it is impossible to understand it all. So it isn’t strange at all that I’ve found a new kind of Magic Array. Then again, why do you care this much? You just need to tell me, is this Magic Array useful to you or not?”
“Useful, useful, definitely useful!” Xu Yi kept nodding, “As for the use, there’s simply too many of them! The magic machine industrial system of my dreams requires steel the most. This magic can change the shape of steel at a normal temperature, so if it is properly developed, there are many places where it could be used. I can’t even imagine just how many uses it has!”
Great Magician Camilla gave a satisfied smile as he nodded, “I knew that it would be useful. It seems like my method of looking for breakthroughs was correct. I was thinking about how Fire and Wind Magic could be used in magic machines, but Earth and Water Magic that are from the same series of Elemental Magic couldn’t be used. This didn’t seem right.”
Xu Yi’s eyes lit up, “That means…..Grandfather, are you also studying Water Magic? Did you find anything?”
Great Magician Camilla stared at Xu Yi, “You think that magic research is as simple as eating and sleeping? It can be done instantly? Just this Magic Array took quite a bit of effort and time from me, how could I have the free time to research Water Magic Arrays. If you want research in that aspect, you have to wait.”
Xu Yi laughed, he indeed wasn’t in that much of a rush.
Magic research, or rather the magic industry was just beginning on the Sines Continent. Being able to make a small breakthrough was already rare enough.
He could gain two important research results from Evita and Great Magician Camilla today, that was already rare enough. It was already to the point where it was worth celebrating, so how could he expect even more?
Thinking of this, Xu Yi’s heart calmed down. He looked at the Magic Array and the molten iron that was slowly solidifying on the lab bench and thought for a bit before asking, “That’s right, grandfather, what is this Magic Array’s name?”
“I was focused on studying, I didn’t think of a name.” Great Magician Camilla said with an uncaring look, “Since you’re using this Magic Array, you can give it a name.”
Xu Yi looked at the iron that was about to solidify and he suddenly had a fun thought.
“This Magic Array can shape steel, so how about calling it…..the Diamond Distorting Array?”
Chapter 184 Small companies’ demands
After spending quite a bit of time at the magic research facility, when Xu Yi came back to the City Lord’s Manor, Kennard and his assistants had already finished the process of hiring Hart and the five hundred elites.
As the first group of employees for the Frestech Chamber of Commerce’s guards, Xu Yi extended a warm welcome to them on behalf of the company.
But welcoming them was different from the other employees. They didn’t choose to bring these guards to any restaurants, but rather Kennard had an assistant bring them directly to the Falling Rain Valley.
In the Falling Rain Valley, the Frestech Chamber of Commerce had already prepared a large area for their guards.
This close to ten thousand square meter area was the living space for the Frestech Chamber of Commerce’s guards, also where they trained and where they gathered.
At that place, their first job was to protect the Falling Rain Valley.
The Frestech Chamber of Commerce was currently moving all their important facilities to the Falling Rain Valley. The Falling Rain Valley could be considered the Frestech Chamber of Commerce’s foundations, so it wasn’t too much for them to have a strong defensive force there.
After sending off the five hundred elites, Xu Yi and Count Sean discussed the matter of when Count Stagg would take over in three days. Then he left the City Lord’s Manor with Kennard and headed off to Sandton Manor together in a horse carriage.
After entering Sandton Manor, Kennard went off to take care of the relocation while Xu Yi headed to his personal office, planning to pack up his personal belongings.
Less than ten minutes after arriving, the chairmen of the small companies of the Sandton industrial area all came to visit.
Seeing over a hundred people filling his office, Xu Yi couldn’t help asking with a smile, “What is going on today? Everyone is gathered here together, could it be that everyone is taking a vacation today?”
The group looked at each other before they all finally looked at the Ireland Chamber of Commerce’s vice chairman Kovac.
Kovac paused for a bit before replying to Xu Yi with a smile, “Chairman Xu, we are all gathered together to ask you a question.”
“Oh? What is it? Speak.”
Although the Ireland Chamber of Commerce had Freeman as their chairman, it was Kovac who suggested to Freeman to form the Ireland Chamber of Commerce back then. After the Ireland Chamber of Commerce was formed, Kovac held the position of vice chairman, but he was always the one in charge of decisions and Freeman was just in charge of the production side.
In other words, Freeman and Kennard were in the same CEO position and Kovac was the same as Xu Yi, in charge of the main decision power for the Frestech Chamber of Commerce.
So compared to Freeman, Kovac’s words represented the Ireland Chamber of Commerce more.
Adding in the fact that the Ireland Chamber of Commerce led the Sandton industrial district’s component producing factories, they became everyone’s representative.
There were many times that Kovac represented the small companies of the Sandton industrial district.
Now that all these people had gathered and they had elected Kovac as their representative to talk to Xu Yi, it seemed like this wasn’t a small matter.
Although Xu Yi’s tone was relaxed, his expression was very serious.
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Although these component factories were very small, they were the foundation of the magic machine industry and its future, so Xu Yi had placed a lot of importance on them.
Kovac hesitantly asked, “Chairman Xu, I…..We’ve heard that your Frestech Chamber of Commerce is preparing to relocate?”
“Where did you hear this news?” Xu Yi looked over everyone here.
“Is there a need to hear it?” A small company’s chairman shouted out, “There have been things moving in the Sandton Manor for a few days and we even saw you moving out several magic production machines. Could it be that it isn’t because the Frestech Chamber of Commerce is moving?”
“That’s right. Chairman Xu, are you really planning to move?” With people taking the lead, the others all began asking their questions.
“Why are you moving? Is there something wrong with this place?”
“Before leaving, why didn’t chairman Xu tell us at all? We didn’t make any preparations at all…..”
“Chairman Xu, will your Frestech Chamber of Commerce not return after leaving?”
“Chairman Xu, are you moving because Banta City is changing City Lords?”
“Chairman Xu……”
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“Everyone, please calm down.” Kovac suddenly shouted and calmed everyone down, “If so many people ask questions at the same time, how can chairman Xu answer our questions?”
Everyone looked at each other before looking back at Kovac.
Seeing that everyone calmed down, Kovac gave a satisfied nod before asking Xu Yi, “Chairman Xu, everyone came this time because of the matter of your Frestech Chamber of Commerce moving. Why is your Frestech Chamber of Commerce moving? Are you not planning on staying here?”
Xu Yi looked at Kovac with a surprised look as he thought that this guy really was good at leading. He paused for a bit before replying, “The reason is to gather our company’s research and production facilities together, to make it easier for our company’s future operation and something that I already decided. As for not planning on staying here, this is only a big manor, we can’t just leave it as we wish, right?”
“Then why didn’t you inform everyone before moving? You made us ask around before confirming this news.” Kovac’s voice filled with a blaming tone.
Xu Yi slightly knit his brows, “This move is our Frestech Chamber of Commerce’s matter, is there a need to contact you?”
“How is there no need?” Kovac’s was clearly dissatisfied, “Chairman Xu, our small companies have cooperation agreements with your Frestech Chamber of Commerce. If there is a change with your Frestech Chamber of Commerce, you should contact us so we can prepare ourselves.”
Xu Yi looked at Kovac with even a stranger gaze, “What do you need to prepare?”
“For example, if your Frestech Chamber of Commerce leaves, how will the cooperation between our companies and your company continue?” Kovac asked.
“I don’t understand your meaning.” Xu Yi said in a confused voice, “Our cooperation is protected by a contract, you should do what you need to do. How is this related to us moving?”
“It’s different.” Kovac shook his head, “To give an example, chairman Xu, when we took orders from your Frestech Chamber of Commerce before, we just sent the final products to Sandton Manor. If you all move to the Falling Rain Valley, that is over fifty kilometers away. With how far it is, if we have to send our products over, isn’t it a bit too much?”
Xu Yi immediately understood his meaning, “This means that you’re not willing to pay for the transportation costs?”
Kovac nodded, “That’s right. Chairman Xu, your Frestech Chamber of Commerce is big, you wouldn’t care about the transportation costs of a trivial fifty kilometers, but even a single gold coin is important for our small companies. The transportation costs for fifty kilometers isn’t a small figure for our companies, so I feel that you should have discussed this matter with us beforehand.”
“Alright, I admit that I neglected this.” Xu Yi nodded before looking at the other chairmen and asking, “Is this also your intentions?”
Everyone didn’t make a sound, they just gave nods.
Seeing everyone’s response, Xu Yi understood.
These small companies had this plan, but because of Xu Yi or perhaps the overwhelming power of the Frestech Chamber of Commerce compared to them, they didn’t dare directly ask Xu Yi. They gathered together and wanted to use their collective power to get Xu Yi’s attention.
Xu Yi felt happy and disappointed by their intentions.
If it was from the perspective of the Frestech Chamber of Commerce, Xu Yi was naturally very disappointed.
These small companies developed because of Xu Yi and the Frestech Chamber of Commerce’s support, but they were now haggling with the Frestech Chamber of Commerce over this small matter. This was simply being ungrateful.
But if it was his personal view, Xu Yi was a bit happy to see this happen.
This is because these small companies were gaining awareness, meaning they were gradually adapting to their environment, understanding to gather together. It meant that these small component factories were slowly building confidence.
For Xu Yi’s ideal industrial system, this was a very happy thing.
So Xu Yi thought about it before saying, “Since everyone is here, then you can tell me the worries you have. As long as it’s a reasonable request, you can raise it. Although we’re all business partners, there are some things that are easier if they’re said out loud. Don’t you all think so?”
Hearing Xu Yi’s words, the expressions of the small company chairmen relaxed.
Actually there was a large amount of pressure on them when it came to making demands of the Frestech Chamber of Commerce.
Not mentioning how the Frestech Chamber of Commerce helped them making them unwilling to haggle with the Frestech Chamber of Commerce, just their scale and position, as well as them being the leader of the magic machine industry was enough to give them pressure.
If Xu Yi ignored their requests, they couldn’t do anything and they didn’t even have a place to complain.
It was a good thing that Xu Yi had always been tolerant of them and now he was even letting them speak freely.
“Right, right, very right. Chairman Xu, it isn’t comfortable to keep things in one’s hearts. If they are said, everyone can discuss a solution to the problem, don’t you think?”
“That’s right. Actually we came this time mainly because we were worried that if your Frestech Chamber of Commerce left, our hearts would feel empty like something was missing and we wouldn’t be able to continue forward with steady steps.”
“That’s right, chairman Xu. Your Frestech Chamber of Commerce supports everyone and if you suddenly move, we thought that you were giving up on us. It even turned my face pale in fear.”
“Ha, ha, you’re too exaggerated. Aren’t we clear on what kind of person chairman Xu is? How could he give up on us?”
“That’s right…..”
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Xu Yi had the same smile as he listened to everyone, but his heart was quickly thinking about the problem they had just mentioned.
Kovac was right, the transportation cost for fifty kilometers wasn’t much for the Frestech Chamber of Commerce, but it was very important for these small companies.
This problem was all because the contract wasn’t perfect, creating this loophole.
It was also because of both sides’ mentality.
Before this, those small companies all took orders from Xu Yi before, so they had never dared to discuss conditions with Xu Yi.
But now it was different. These small companies had developed and had their own demands, so naturally they wanted to discuss conditions with the Frestech Chamber of Commerce.
Xu Yi wasn’t against this at all.
He had come from earth where trade had been prosperous, so from his viewpoint, a business deal should be more extensive. The more details that went into a contract, the less chances that a loophole would appear.
But the problem was, Xu Yi and the chairmen of these small companies weren’t professionals. They weren’t any different from other people when discussing a contract, so it was impossible to make it perfect.
Now that these problems had appeared, Xu Yi began to seriously consider this issue.
But the biggest problem was, where would he find a professional for this?