"President Xu, are you really planning to close the Fruit Canning Factory in Korol Village?" Elder Elusia's delicate brows creased slightly, and concern showed in her eyes as she looked at Xu Yi. "I don't think it's good to keep giving ground to Earl Stark like this. It will only make him push you further."
"If I don't give ground, my only choice is a head-on confrontation. Unfortunately, neither I nor the Xinfei Merchant Guild have the strength for that right now." Xu Yi smiled, seemingly unconcerned. "Of course, I won't keep backing down forever. When the time is right, I'll strike back. Earl Stark is at the height of his power right now, but once this period passes, he'll be the first to be sacrificed."
"Because of the political struggles within your Lampari Kingdom?" Elder Elusia gave Xu Yi a meaningful look.
Xu Yi chuckled. Rather than pursue that subject, he returned to Elder Elusia's first question.
"As for the Fruit Canning Factory, although it clearly can't continue operating smoothly under the current circumstances, I won't close it. I'll keep it there."
"Why? If there's no work, there's little point in keeping the factory, is there?" Elder Elusia asked in surprise.
"No, there's a great deal of point to it. First, it's a symbol that the Xinfei Merchant Guild hasn't abandoned the canned fruit business. Second, I'm very satisfied with its location. Once the time is right, we can reopen it whenever we want," Xu Yi said.
"But haven't you already moved the factory's workers to the Stantin Duchy, along with the Cantona Chamber of Commerce?" At this, Elder Elusia exclaimed in admiration, "Speaking of which, I never expected you to be so bold, President Xu. You actually leased over a hundred thousand hectares of land from the Stantin