Although Xu Yi felt relieved after hearing Earl Satsuma's analysis, it was obviously impossible to say that he didn't care about Viscount Leslie's successor at all.
After all, the main factories of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce are now on the leased territory, so we still have to watch the other party's face.
So before meeting Baron Billil Stark, Xu Yi still maintained a little respect for him in his heart, thinking that no matter how much the other party despised the New Flying Chamber of Commerce, as long as he didn't deliberately do anything against the New Flying Chamber of Commerce, Regarding matters related to the Flying Chamber of Commerce, there will be no problem.
However, this awe immediately disappeared after meeting Baron Bilier for the first time.
"Are you Xu Yi?" Seeing Xu Yi walking in behind the Brunei housekeeper, Baron Bilier glanced at Xu Yi up and down with a look of contempt.
Looking at the man in front of him who was sitting crookedly on the chair with his legs crossed and a careless look on his face, he looked more like a gangster than a baron from a noble family. Xu Yi couldn't help but frown slightly, just simply He responded: "Yes."
Seeing Baron Bilier put on such a posture, Xu Yi suddenly realized that his expectation that both parties would be safe would be in vain.
Even if this Baron Billil didn't have the instructions of the Stark family, he himself might not be a fuel-efficient lamp.
Sure enough, after Baron Bilier glanced at Xu Yi up and down, he still had no intention of letting Xu Yi sit down. He grabbed the fruit on the table and ate it slowly for a while. Then he glanced at Xu Yi sideways and showed a look as if he just wanted to. The way he got up.
"Oh, by the way, it's nothing important to call you here this time. I just wanted to inform you. Originally, I could have asked the Brunei housekeeper to tell you about this. But, I'm still a little curious about you. So I called over to take a look. But now that I see it..." Baron Bilier shook his head and clicked his tongue with an extremely frivolous expression. "It's nothing special. I really don't know why Leslie is so polite to you. Really, you are simply an embarrassment to our Stark family."
Xu Yi was too lazy to frown at this time and asked calmly: "Lord Baron. I wonder what you want to inform me about?"
"Oh? Oh, that's right. Now I have succeeded Leslie and managed the territory here on behalf of the family. Your New Flying Chamber of Commerce previously rented one hectare of territory from Leslie, right?"
"Yes."
"Well, I remember how much the rent was?" Baron Billier looked at the Brunei housekeeper.
"Fifty gold coins a year, Lord Baron." Brunei's butler bent down and replied respectfully.
"Peng—"
Baron Billil suddenly slapped his hand on the table, widened his eyes and raised his voice: "Only fifty gold coins? This is too little! Is the territory of our Stark family so worthless?"
The Brunei housekeeper lowered his head and remained silent.
Xu Yi glanced at Baron Billier and despised his poor acting skills in his heart. On the surface, he looked hesitant and asked: "Baron, what do you mean..."
"You don't understand what I mean? You are so stupid, how can you become the president?" Baron Billier interrupted Xu Yi unceremoniously. "It's very simple. I am responsible for this territory now, so the lease contract you and Leslie signed before is invalid. I have the final say. Such a large piece of land only costs fifty gold coins a year. This is too ridiculous, and Bai Bai It makes no difference if you give it away. So starting from today, the rent will be increased. I asked you to sign a new contract. Brunei Butler, come and give him the new contract and ask him to sign it."
The Brunei housekeeper took out a contract that had been prepared and handed it to Xu Yi.
Xu Yi did not reach out to take it, but asked Baron Billier: "Baron, I remember that when I signed the lease contract with Viscount Leslie last year, it was stated that this land was to be leased to the Stark family. Lease, then the other party to this contract is the Stark family. Although Viscount Leslie has left here, since the contract was signed by Viscount Leslie on behalf of the Stark family, if it wants to be changed, it must be changed. The Stark family sent a representative to negotiate with our Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, Lord Baron, can you... represent the Stark family?"
"I can't represent you, can you?" Baron Billier glared at Xu Yi and sneered; "I said you are just an insignificant little businessman, how dare you say anything to make our Stark family send representatives to talk to you. Let’s talk about it. Who do you think you are? Stop talking nonsense. If I say you want to change the contract, you will change it honestly. If you dare to be verbose, believe it or not, I will immediately declare the contract void and take back the territory?”
Encountering such an unreasonable person, Xu Yi could only shake his head slightly helplessly, took the new contract and read it carefully.
However, after just glancing at it, Xu Yi couldn't help it. He raised his head and looked at Baron Billier in shock: "One hundred thousand gold coins a year? Baron, even if the rent needs to be increased, it can't be increased like you? This is such an increase. A full two thousand times!"
Baron Billier looked at Xu Yi coldly: "Don't you understand what I mean? I called you here just to ask you to sign a new contract, and I didn't say I wanted to discuss it with you. You either sign it, or I announce the previous one now The contract is void and I will send someone to take back the territory tomorrow."
Xu Yi laughed angrily, looking at Baron Bilier's indifferent expression, wondering how stupid this guy is? Or is this done on purpose
Judging from his appearance, he was only in his twenties, and his demeanor made Xu Yi really want to think that he was really stupid.
But what he said was that he was a direct descendant of the Stark family and a cousin of Viscount Leslie. He was born in the Stark family and had been able to enjoy a qualified education since he was a child. There was no reason for him to be so stupid.
But if it was not stupid, but intentional, then Xu Yi would be very puzzled.
What on earth is the Stark family trying to do
According to Earl Satsuma's analysis, the Stark family should have some scruples and would not be able to do anything to the New Flying Chamber of Commerce. But now Baron Bilier has suddenly raised the rent from fifty gold coins to an exaggerated ten. Ten thousand gold coins, and with such a contemptuous attitude towards Xu Yi, it is clear that he does not want Xu Yi and Xinfei Chamber of Commerce to have an easy time.
But what good will it do to the Stark family to make life difficult for the New Flying Chamber of Commerce
Xu Yi really couldn't figure it out.
Looking down at the new contract in his hand, which in addition to the annual rent of 100,000 gold coins, there were also many harsh conditions, Xu Yi thought about it, took a breath, calmed down, and said to Baron Billier: "Baron , it’s a very important matter, can you give me a few days to go back and discuss it with other people in the Chamber of Commerce before I get back to you?”
"What are we discussing? Aren't you the president? Didn't you still say that? Then what kind of president do you think you are?" Baron Billier said impatiently.
"After all, the Chamber of Commerce does not belong to me alone. I must inform others. Besides, our Xinfei Chamber of Commerce is a small chamber of commerce. One hundred thousand gold coins is a large amount. The burden on us is too heavy, and we cannot agree casually. Please also ask, Lord Baron. Please be accommodating and give me a few days, okay?" Xu Yi said calmly.
Baron Bilier frowned and looked at Xu Yi, thought for a moment, and waved his hand: "Okay, one hundred thousand gold coins is indeed not a small amount for a small chamber of commerce like yours. I will give you some time to think about it. It will only take a few days." That's impossible. I only give you one day. You must give me an answer the day after tomorrow. I don't have that much time to wait for you. Do you understand?"
Xu Yi pondered for a moment and nodded: "Okay."
"Okay, you go. You'd better have money ready when you come next time." Baron Bilier waved his hand and drove Xu Yi out like a fly.
After leaving the manor left by Viscount Leslie, Xu Yi looked back at the once familiar but now somewhat unfamiliar manor in front of him. He smiled bitterly and shook his head. He thought for a moment and called out: "Yanice."
Yanis' figure appeared from the void and asked Xu Yi curiously: "President, did you make me invisible in advance and not meet this person because you already knew that his attitude towards you was unfriendly?"
"I guessed it, but I didn't expect it to be right. Now it seems a bit troublesome." Xu Yi smiled bitterly and said: "Yanis, I'm afraid I can't leave Bangta City for the time being. In this way, the design institute will temporarily It’s okay, just go there for me.”
"Ah? Isn't this possible?" Yanis said in surprise. "President, I don't understand many things, so I'm afraid I can't replace you."
"It's okay, this time it's not difficult. Just listen..."
Xu Yi explained everything carefully to Yanis, and after making sure that Yanis fully understood, he handed her the bag on his back.
"If possible, come back as soon as possible. I may need your feedback to make a decision." Xu Yi explained again, glanced at Yanis' pretty face with an expression of attentive listening, and couldn't help laughing. , patted Yanis on the shoulder and said: "What a pity. I originally thought that there would be a wonderful trip with a beautiful subordinate, but now it has come to nothing."
Naturally, Yanis didn't understand the special meaning contained in Xu Yi's words. She smiled at him and said, "As long as you are willing, President, I can go on a business trip with you at any time."
"Better say goodbye, otherwise Steele will definitely kill me." Xu Yi shook his head and asked Yanis to leave quickly.
Seeing Yanis' figure disappear into the air, Xu Yi looked back at the closed door of the manor, turned around and headed towards Bangta City.
Half an hour later, Xu Yi appeared in front of the gate of the City Lord's Mansion.
Seeing the familiar open door of the City Lord's Mansion, I thought that just a few days ago, I had come to see Earl Summer because Baron Billier didn't see him, and he felt at ease after being analyzed by him. Now, because of Billier, The baron felt uneasy after seeing him, and came to find Earl Satsuma again. Xu Yi couldn't help but laugh at himself.
"Why do I feel like a primary school student who came to the teacher to complain after being bullied by his classmates?" (To be continued...)