Don't Want Money
"I brought a shipment over. Contact all the merchants who are on the same trade route as us and tell them they can try selling to the locals..."
Lin Qi was referring to some goods being unloaded at the dock; these goods had just come off the assembly line and were transported here.
Many people believe that Lin Qi's approach is wrong. Even within the United Development Company, some people showed a mocking and disdainful attitude when they heard that Lin Qi had begun preparing to sell goods to the Nagaril Natives!
They have their reasons and justifications. Nagaril is indeed a country with a large population, but it is also a very backward country. The per capita annual income is probably less than one hundred Federal Sol. What good can they expect from dumping goods there without any selection?
Only when the market here is developed and the per capita income reaches at least three to five hundred Federal Sol will a consumption boom begin.
Some of the top students from the Saint and Harmony Society Academy —the truly outstanding kind of students—didn't have any outstanding backgrounds or were particularly lucky; they entered the Saint and Harmony Society Alliance Colleges solely based on their academic abilities.
This gives them a higher starting point than others—they can directly serve big capitalists after graduation, and there is a high probability that they will start in the middle or upper management.
Unlike ordinary college graduates, who only have the potential to serve at the top of society, but not necessarily, and whose starting point is not as high.
These high-achieving graduates formed a Think Tank, or Think Tank, whose role was to analyze various data, build various data models, and then use mathematical methods to tell the senior executives of some United Development Company what could be done and what could not be done.
Some people are superstitious about mathematics, just like they believe that God must exist, that they will be judged after death, and that after the judgment they will either go to heaven or hell. They firmly believe that mathematics and numbers are omnipotent and can explain everything in the universe.
By combining mathematical models of global economic changes, some senior executives believed that Lin Qi's actions would only make him a laughing stock. Some even privately pretended to ask how Lin Qi got into the United Development Company and even secured a seat on the Board of Directors.
Behind these people's words is actually a psychological imbalance. Lin Qi monopolized the commerce and development of an entire province, while in some places two or three, or even five, people had to squeeze in. This was bound to make some people dissatisfied.
They dared not bare their teeth at giants like Wo Delike and Patu, but they had little scruple about saying strange things about Lin Qi.
In short, people were not optimistic that Lin Qi would start dumping his products here before the market had matured; they believed he would definitely fail.
Even Asier felt the same way at that moment: how could a bunch of poor people possibly afford those exquisite industrial products from the Federal?
Those are industrial products, not inferior handmade goods made by the Natives. The high-standard quality control on the Federal assembly line and the strict control over the process make it difficult to find any difference between the products when they are placed together. This is the charm of machinery!
The Natives can't afford it! "If we sell it now..." Asier asked tentatively, adjusting his tone, "Would that be appropriate?"
He quickly added, "I don't mean it's not the right time, it's just that we just went through a big protest, and not everyone has a job, so our products might not sell as well."
He used the phrase "not selling well" to describe the products as "unsold." The longer he spent with Lin Qi, the more he could sense a certain quality emanating from Lin Qi —a certain authority, something irresistible.
Lin Qi wouldn't always wear a stern face, raise his eyebrows, and make an angry expression like some people do.
On the contrary, he was always smiling, but it was this smile that put pressure on those who knew him, especially when their opinions differed from Lin Qi's.
Lin Qi shook his head. "You don't need to worry about that. I have no intention of selling these things to everyone. I only plan to sell them to our workers."
"Later, arrange for our friends to understand my meaning. I don't need them to understand, I just need them to do as I say!" Lin Qi paused here, looking at Asier, and slowed his speech even further. "Do you understand?"
Under immense, invisible pressure, Asier nodded repeatedly, "Yes, Mr. Lin Qi, I know what to do!"
When he gave an affirmative answer, the immense pressure seemed to vanish instantly. He touched the non-existent beads of sweat on his temples and let out a soft breath.
He also felt a bit emotional, realizing that Mr. Lin Qi was putting increasing pressure on people.
The convoy soon arrived at Lin Qi's mansion, which was newly built and located a little distance from the Governor's Mansion, at the highest point in the entire city.
This place was originally covered in dense forests, and the Nagaril People did not seem to like living in high places. Of course, it may also be because it would cost more money to develop this place and build houses suitable for people to live in. In any case, there are no buildings here, and it is far away from people.
While others were afraid to spend money, Lin Qi was not. With the magical power of money, a magnificent complex of buildings was born in just over two months.
Its architectural style seems to lean more towards the culture of Nagaril, but the interior decoration is more in line with the simplicity of the Federal, and all the materials used are the best, since these materials are not valuable here anyway.
It has been proven that as long as enough money is spent, any task that can be done manually can be completed quickly.
"This is... your house?" The Little Assistant hadn't dared to breathe loudly on the bus, but now that she saw this massive complex, she finally let out a sigh of relief! The impact of all this was so great that it shattered her worldview.
The armed convoy, the locals' obsequiousness, and the magnificent palace-like buildings— Helen's eyes practically lit up when she looked at Lin Qi.
Lin Qi nodded, appearing very calm. In the eyes of a "country girl" like Helen, a house of several thousand or even tens of thousands of square meters might be a "palace".
She could never have imagined that the palace she considered was nothing compared to the other family's palace, which was a palace spanning tens to hundreds of thousands of square meters, and Lin Qi had even been there! Stepping into the house, Asier followed behind, introducing all the rooms and facilities to Lin Qi, while Lin Qi also told Asier how those things should be sold.
Nagaril is a hot country, so Lin Qi's room has many pools like those in the Provincial Governor's room.
These pools are filled with clean water in the summer and are completely open on all sides, allowing you to connect with nature anytime, anywhere. Soaking in the cool water while feeling the hot sea breeze and experiencing the tranquility brought by the rustling of leaves will calm your mind and make you feel at peace.
Or, when the weather gets cold in winter, you can fill the tub with hot water, soak in it, and enjoy the cool breeze – that's another unique experience.
It's good to be rich! Every room is filled with a wealth of handcrafted art, from curtains and drapes to small decorations and large pieces of furniture. Lin Qi is very pleased with the perfect blend of Federal and local culture.
"Very thoughtful, I'll write it down. Keep a close eye on what I told you before," Lin Qi said carefully as he returned to the gate after taking a walk around.
Upon hearing this, Asier's face lit up with joy. He nodded repeatedly, but instead of leaving immediately, he carefully brought up another matter.
"Mr. Lin Qi, you know, I didn't have any children in the Federal, but after I came back..." His dark face became slightly rosy, "I now have a child, a boy. According to our local customs, we are going to hold a ceremony, and I hope you can attend."
"You're married?" Lin Qi, somewhat surprised. "I didn't know you were married. You should have told me back then."
Asier's face turned even redder, and he stammered, unsure whether he should make things clear.
Perhaps it was his trust in Lin Qi, or perhaps he was used to this kind of situation in the area, but he finally blurted out, "That doesn't count as marriage. The woman who had my child was my brother's wife..."
He briefly explained the situation, and Lin Qi was speechless, unable to say anything else. Even someone as knowledgeable as him found it difficult to understand.
Fortunately, he eventually agreed to participate in the ceremony, since it's the local custom, isn't it?
After watching Asier leave, Lin Qi turned and walked into the room. His Little Assistant suddenly appeared out of nowhere and quietly looked around, but there seemed to be no one there.
So she quickly approached Lin Qi and whispered, "Want to try?"
The next morning, some seemingly honest locals arrived at the construction site on time. After a group of people were fired from the construction site and caused a ruckus for a while without any results, everyone became more obedient.
The construction site can easily recruit people willing to accept the current wages, and the workers have no power to resist.
They're unwilling to do it, but there are plenty of people who are.
But today's construction site seems a little different, because people have discovered a makeshift shop selling goods next to the site, which looks like it was built by foreigners.
With the idea that it wouldn't cost anything to look around, a local walked to the outside of the makeshift house and couldn't help but be tempted by the various practical daily necessities inside.
He'll be working at the construction site for about 100 days, at which point his salary will increase to more than one Federal Sol a day, and he might be able to afford the things here!
His gaze finally settled on a beautifully crafted little iron pot, and he pointed to it, asking, "How much is this?"
The foreigner in charge of buying things was very enthusiastic, with a big smile on his face, saying, "It's free..."