After returning to Falling Star Manor, Steele went to make arrangements for the orc girls from the New Moon Song and Dance Troupe, while Xu Yi began to receive the guests who came one after another after receiving the news of his return.
The first person to come to the door was President Cruz.
As soon as he saw Xu Yi, President Cruise immediately laughed, opened his arms and gave Xu Yi a big hug.
Looking at his red smiling face, Xu Yi smiled and said: "President Cruz, it seems that you are in a good mood. So it seems that the Amuli Chamber of Commerce's income this year is quite good?"
"No, no, although it's passable, but compared with your New Flying Chamber of Commerce, it's far behind." President Cruise spoke modestly, but the pride on his face revealed his true thoughts. "If you really want to talk about it, the most profitable projects of our Chamber of Commerce are all started with your help. So, I really should give you a share of these profits."
"I just made a suggestion, but I didn't do anything specifically." Xu Yi waved his hand. "So... that new residential complex you built is selling well?"
"Well, as early as half a month ago, all the high-end villa residential areas were sold out. I am considering continuing to develop one next year. I came to you this time just to get some new information from you. What do you think? President Xu, do you have any better suggestions for residential areas?”
Xu Yi shook his head: "I have already said what I can say. If I really want to make suggestions, I can only tell you to strengthen the connection between residences and household magic machines, because household magic machines will inevitably become a must-have for every household in the future. Something. So you have to take that into account.”
"That's for sure." President Cruz nodded. "And not only have I taken this into consideration, I also want to come to you this time to discuss new ways of cooperation."
"Oh? How about a new way of cooperation? Let's talk about it."
"You see, every household now has to purchase a complete set of matching household magic machines after buying a new house. If this is the case, then why don't we help them buy this complete set of household magic machines when we sell their house? Are they equipped?" President Cruz asked.
"You mean... sell the house and furniture together?" Xu Yi frowned. "I'm afraid this is not good, because it will make those who buy houses lose the power to choose their favorite home magic machines, and I am afraid it will affect many people's decision to buy a house."
"There's nothing to worry about." President Cruise chuckled. "If all the equipment in the house is your Xinfei brand household magic machines, I don't think anyone will have any objections. After all, compared to the household magic machines produced by other chambers of commerce, the Xinfei brand household magic machines are superior in quality and performance. Much more. And the Xinfei brand’s household magic machines are more respectable and much better than those from other brands.”
Xu Yi was a little funny: "Although I'm happy you said that. But you can't choose according to your own wishes. There will always be some influence."
President Cruise seemed to have been prepared for it, and said with a confident look: "What if it is a new Feipai household magic machine specially customized for the house?"
"Specially customized?" Xu Yi frowned slightly. "You mean... let us make a special household magic machine with a corresponding style according to the appearance of the house?"
"President Xu, you really know everything." President Cruise gave Xu Yi a thumbs up. "Think about it, a customized version of the Xinfei brand home magic machine specially made for the house. This gimmick alone is enough to attract many people. Not to mention that after special customization, the home magic machine is integrated with the entire house. It seems that it is integrated with the whole house. It will be particularly beautiful and elegant. I am sure that this kind of house will be loved by countless people and will definitely be sold.”
Looking at the confident President Cruise, Xu Yi shook his head: "I'm afraid this won't work."
President Cruise was splashed with cold water by Xu Yi. Suddenly stunned.
"Why not? In this way, not only our Amuli Chamber of Commerce can sell more houses, but your Xinfei Chamber of Commerce can also sell more household magic machines together with the houses. And just with the gimmick of customized versions, you can also sell these If you raise the price of household magic machines, you can make a lot more money.”
"Because this will consume a lot of design and R&D resources of our chamber of commerce." Xu Yidao. "Changing the appearance of household magic machinery is not as simple as you think. Any slight change may affect the overall power balance, so any change requires re-design and development. But the current design and development of our chamber of commerce The resources are already severely insufficient, so how can we put them on this customized version of the household magic machine?”
Seeing Xu Yi's firm words, President Cruise felt a little depressed.
"So it's impossible?"
"At least it's impossible now." Xu Yi shook his head.
President Cruz sighed and stopped discussing the matter. Instead, he discussed with Xu Yi another important business of the Armli Chamber of Commerce - road paving.
“This year’s statistical results have come out. This year, our Chamber of Commerce has laid a total of 8,367 kilometers of cement roads throughout the Kingdom, basically connecting every city in the Kingdom with roads. ”
Speaking of this, President Cruise became very proud again.
"Of course, our Bangta City alone has laid more than a thousand kilometers of roads this year, and even connected every village with roads. If every other city in the kingdom is like our Bangta City If we do this, the total mileage of roads we have paved will probably exceed tens of thousands of kilometers.”
"Upgrading the road transportation network takes a lot of time and money, so there's no rush." Xu Yi said with a smile. "If you want other cities in the kingdom to be like our Bangta City and have every village connected by a road, you must first make other cities in the kingdom as rich as our Bangta City."
President Cruz's expression changed: "By the way, speaking of roads connecting every city, I suddenly remembered that when you went to Sewell City this time, you should have passed through Batru City? Batru City But it’s one of the few cities in the kingdom that doesn’t even have a road. Is this place so poor?”
Xu Yi spread his hands helplessly: "It's so poor. Let me tell you, even if it is Earl Longli, the lord of Batru City, the living conditions of his family are not much better than many commoners in Bangta City."
"So exaggerated?" President Cruise looked amazed. "He is a majestic Earl! How can it be possible that he can't even compare with the lives of the common people in Bangta City?"
"This is a fact. Because when I passed through the city of Batru, I stayed at Count Longley's house for two days and saw it with my own eyes."
President Cruz shook his head: "Maybe he is just acting in front of you. Anyway, I don't believe that a count's family can be so poor."
"Whether it's acting or not, Batru City is indeed really poor. In addition, Count Longli strongly invited our New Flying Chamber of Commerce to invest in Batru City. I was about to ask you if you are interested in going together? If you want to invest there, it is best to At least we have to build the road first.”
President Cruz was stunned: "Since the place is so poor, what benefits can be gained from investing in it?"
"Being poor is poor, but it doesn't mean there is no value there. On the contrary, I discovered a very rare resource in Batru City. If you use it well, it is not difficult to make a lot of money from this resource."
"Really?" President Cruz's eyes immediately lit up. "As long as you, President Xu, decide to go, then I will definitely go with you. Anyway, I believe that as long as I follow you, I will never lose money!"
Xu Yi laughed: "Thank you very much for your trust."
After sending President Cruise out the door, Kennard entered Falling Star Manor with his back foot.
Watching President Cruise's carriage disappear into the falling night, Kennard asked Xu Yi: "President Cruise should have come to you to discuss customizing household magic machinery for their chamber of commerce's villa community? "
"What? Did he talk to you?" Xu Yi asked.
"Yes. He talked to me about this matter about ten days ago. I agree, but I have to wait until you come back, President, before making a decision. Have you agreed to him?"
"No." Xu Yi shook his head and then asked, "Why did you agree?"
"This... I think this can be regarded as opening up a new development direction for our chamber of commerce's household magic machinery, which can promote the sales of household magic machinery, so I agree with it. So, President, why don't you agree?"
"Your idea is correct. But you have overlooked an issue. The most important thing our Chamber of Commerce needs to do right now is not to limit the sales of one or two household magic machines, but to continue to promote magic machines so that the entire kingdom, and even The entire continent accepts the existence of magic machines." Xu Yi paused and asked, "Do you remember the dream I once told you?"
"Fly into space and chase the stars?" Kennard raised his head and glanced at the night sky where many stars appeared due to the darkness, and his expression showed infinite yearning. "President, I understand what you mean. In the face of this dream, increasing the sales of some household magic machines is really insignificant."
After a while, the abnormality in Kennard's eyes subsided and he regained his composure.
"But President, if you reject President Cruise's proposal, he will most likely find other chambers of commerce that produce various household magic machines to cooperate. Maybe we will lose this opportunity in the future."
"Have I missed too many opportunities?" Xu Yi smiled slightly. "What's more, if it weren't for me, those chambers of commerce wouldn't even have this opportunity, right?"
Kennard laughed: "Yes, President, you are really the strangest businessman I have ever seen, but I like you very much."
After laughing, Kennard suddenly became lonely and sighed: "It's a pity... Mr. President, I have to say goodbye to you." (To be continued...)