Xu Yi gave Freeman a rather surprised look. "What gave you that idea?"
Freeman scratched his head and chuckled. "The reason's actually pretty simple. Making complete machines is more profitable than making parts, isn't it..."
Xu Yi rolled his eyes. "It's also harder than making parts. Your component processing business is doing well, and I think it has a promising future. Why do you suddenly want to change direction?"
Seeing the skeptical expression on Xu Yi's face, Freeman asked cautiously, "So... you don't approve of us making Magic Fans?"
"Well..." Xu Yi considered it seriously, then shook his head. "I'm not entirely against it. After all, the Ireland United Merchant Guild is your own guild. I can't make your decisions for you. But I must remind you that making complete machines and making parts are two different things. Although your guild does a fine job of processing components and has reached a very respectable standard of workmanship, there are a great many things to consider when making complete machines, and the technical requirements are demanding. Are you really confident you can succeed?"
"I can't say we're completely confident." Freeman shook his head honestly. "But we think we ought to give it a try. What do you think?"
"If you've truly made up your minds to try, then you have my support. But if this new venture fails, you could suffer serious losses. Do you have the resources and the mental preparation to withstand that?" Xu Yi asked.
Freeman nodded firmly. "We do. Everyone knows there are bound to be plenty of difficulties in making complete machines. But if we don't even dare to try, that would be disgraceful. So after discussing it, we unanimously decided to try making Magic Fans."
Looking at Freeman's earnest expression, Xu Yi fell silent for