Chapter 23 Partners

"Kalmar City?" Viscount Leslie and the Brunei butler who had been standing by the side quickly exchanged glances, and said in surprise, "I can't believe that you have sold the magic fans to other cities, which is really unexpected. "

Xu Yi laughed and shook his head: "Strictly speaking, we didn't sell it, but they came to the door."

"Oh? How do you say this?" Viscount Leslie asked curiously.

"Lord Viscount, you just said that the number of residents in Bangta City is limited. Even if the villages outside Bangta City are included, the demand for magic fans is limited, so we have long planned to promote magic fans to Bangta. Go to places other than Tacheng. But in fact, we did not want to promote it so early, because the timing was not right.”

"Why not?" Viscount Leslie was a little puzzled. "Someone is willing to buy it, don't you want to sell it?"

"No, it's not like that, it's just a long-term consideration of mine."

Xu Yi put down the juice and decided to give Viscount Leslie a good explanation.

Through today's brief contact, his impression of Viscount Leslie has been greatly changed, and he feels that he is not like those ordinary sons and daughters of dandy aristocrats, but has his own ideas and insights, so for such a person, Xu Yi was willing to have a more in-depth exchange with him.

"Although on the surface, we have to sell the magic fan to a wider market, which is also very beneficial to our development. But this is not in a hurry, because while the sales increase, we must Simultaneously increase your own production. Otherwise, if the production cannot keep up with the order, it will not only cause the loss of sales and the market, but also will be a huge blow to our reputation. reputation, then our foundation will be damaged, and it will have a fatal impact on future development."

Viscount Leslie thought for a while, frowned and asked: "Then why can't you increase production? Is it because of insufficient manpower? But I heard from Brunei that your workshop only has thirty people hired from Baron Riktor Magic Academy. The students who come here are working, so they can't be called full production. You said just now that you can produce 150 magic fans a day, so I think if you are willing to recruit more people, not too much, at least Is it possible to produce 200 units a day?"

"Lord Viscount, you forgot a very important question." Xu Yi shook his head gently.

"what is the problem?"

"That's the quality. Although the production process of the magic fan is very simple, so far, there are very few people who actually have the ability to operate it, or to be more precise, only me can complete the complete production of the entire magic fan. Although the hired students can undertake the most important work of drawing the magic circle, but it involves some specific installation and debugging, but no one can complete it except me. This creates a fact that makes me very helpless, that The output of the magic fan is actually completely dependent on my work efficiency. But my energy is limited after all, and now this output has reached its limit, and there is no way to improve it.”

Viscount Leslie stared at Xu Yi for a long time: "Isn't it right. Since you can hand over the most important work of drawing the magic circle to those students, it is impossible that other tasks can't be handed over to others. I Look... it's because you're afraid of leaking your core secrets, so you don't want to do it at all, right?"

"Lord Viscount, you underestimate me too much." Xu Yi smiled slightly. "As I said just now, the craftsmanship of the magic fan is not complicated, and it's not a secret for me at all. It's just that this part of the work I'm in charge of now involves a lot of troublesome knowledge. It's very difficult to teach it to other people. But I believe this situation will not last long, those students have gradually grasped some of the essentials, and I believe that after a while, they will be able to fully take over my work. At that point When the time comes, you will find that the production of magic fans has increased dramatically." Having said this, Xu Yi paused, revealing a mysterious smile. "In addition, I might as well reveal a real secret to you, that is, if nothing else happens, a new generation of magic fans will come out."

Viscount Leslie was stunned for a moment: "A new generation? Is there a different magic fan? How is it different from the magic fans you sold before?"

"What's the difference, I'm afraid it can't be explained in a few words. When the new generation of magic fans comes out, you will naturally know." Xu Yi deliberately sold off. "And I can also tell you that the new generation of magic fans uses a completely different process design and production process, and the output is far greater than the magic fans that are currently being produced. And at that time, we really pushed the magic fans to a wider area. market time."

Viscount Leslie stared at Xu Yi for a while, then slowly shook his head with a smile: "At first, when I saw the plan that Brunei's butler taught me, I thought you were just a lunatic talking big, but now it seems that , I really underestimate you. Very well, since you didn't disappoint me, then we can talk in depth. Brunei, take out the contract."

The Brunei butler bowed and turned to leave.

"Contract?" Xu Yi frowned slightly as he looked at Viscount Leslie, who looked confident.

Is this guy trying to make a fool of himself?

After a while, the Brunei butler came back with a document in his hand, and Viscount Leslie took the document and placed it directly in front of Xu Yi.

"Look, and if you have any questions, just ask."

Xu Yi picked up the document in confusion and found that it was a contract for renting land, which was aimed at the land he was currently renting.

However, compared to the first contract signed by both parties, this contract is much more detailed and more favorable.

In the previous contract, Xu Yi and Heinze only obtained a one-year lease from Viscount Leslie, and they had almost no other powers, and would be subject to various restrictions from Viscount Leslie, even which If Viscount Leslie is unhappy, there is no problem in driving them away.

In this contract, it is clearly stipulated that Xu Yi owns the complete land use rights, and Viscount Leslie only owns the ownership.

In other words, Xu Yi would have no problem doing anything on that land, even without the consent of Viscount Leslie.

At the same time, Viscount Leslie directly extended the term of the contract from one year to five years, and took the initiative to reduce the rent. On average, one hectare was only half as much per year, that is, the rent of fifty gold coins!

Xu Yi looked over the contract carefully, and after confirming that there were no omissions, he put down the contract, thought about it, and asked, "Lord Viscount, do you have any conditions?"

Viscount Leslie's eyes flashed with admiration, and smiled: "If I didn't mention any conditions, would you believe it?"

Xu Yi smiled and said nothing.

"Haha, okay, no kidding. Of course there are conditions, but I don't think you should refuse."

"Please, Lord Viscount, make it clear."

"Well, this condition is very simple, that is, I want to become a shareholder. Note that it is not as simple as giving me 10% of the shares like you did before, but I want to really participate in it. In the future, whether you produce magic fans Whether it is to produce anything else, I have the right to know and give opinions. Of course, I will not forcefully squeeze in. In addition to providing land, I can also inject financial support into your new flying chamber of commerce. , In addition, I can also rely on my contacts to help you open up the market. For example, I can bring this magic fan to the capital Anweimar to sell. How about it, what do you think of the conditions?"

Xu Yi was unmoved on the surface, and after being silent for a while, he asked in a serious tone, "Lord Viscount, I would like to ask, when you put forward this condition, were you a nobleman or an ordinary businessman?"

"Oh? Does it make any difference?" Viscount Leslie was very amused when Xu Yi asked strangely.

"There is a big difference." Xu Yi nodded. "If you put forward this opinion as a noble, then according to the relevant regulations of the noble council of the kingdom, you must place this shareholding under the supervision of the noble council, and there must be no concealment. In this way, many things in our chamber of commerce may be affected. It has to be disclosed to the House of Lords. This is something I cannot agree to, so I can only apologize to you."

"What if you are an ordinary businessman?"

"If it's an ordinary businessman..." Xu Yi showed a sly smile. "Then in business affairs, the condition you put forward is very attractive. But I must tell you clearly that it is no problem to get a part of the equity of Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, but your equity can only occupy a small part, that is to say , you only have the right to propose in the Chamber of Commerce, but not to decide. What do you think?"

The Brunei steward on the side raised his eyebrows and said angrily: "Presumptuous! The Viscount is willing to take a stake in your small chamber of commerce, it is your honor! How dare you say that the Viscount does not have the right to decide? It's so brave! "

Xu Yi's expression remained unchanged, and he ignored the Brunei steward at all, still smiling at Viscount Leslie.

Viscount Leslie did not show any surprise, but nodded and asked, "I understand what you think. But Xu Yi, how can you guarantee that you will not make a wrong decision? In short, how? Can you protect my interests?"

Xu Yi smiled and even blinked at Viscount Leslie: "Lord Viscount, you actually believe me, don't you?"

Viscount Leslie froze for a moment, then burst out laughing.

"Good! Good! Xu Yi, you are really an interesting person. Brunei, okay, show him another contract."

Xu Yi took another contract from Brunei and found that it was indeed a shareholding agreement.

The agreement stated that Viscount Leslie would join the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce with the territory as a share, and accordingly increase the original 10% of the shares to 30%.

At the same time, the agreement also clearly stated that Viscount Leslie did not have any decision-making power for the decision of the Chamber of Commerce. All matters of the Chamber of Commerce were still dominated by Xu Yi, and Viscount Leslie was not allowed to interfere.

In addition, it is important to mention that this is a private agreement, which means that this agreement is not protected by the laws of the kingdom.

But precisely because of this, Xu Yi felt relieved.

After carefully reading the agreement, Xu Yi raised his head, looked at Viscount Leslie with a smile, and stretched out his right hand.

"Lord Viscount, the faster you cooperate."

Viscount Leslie also smiled and stretched out his hand, holding Xu Yi tightly together.

"Pleasant to work with."