"Of course, Miss Xia Ye, the entire Internet is discussing your matter now." The black-haired witch bowed to her, "My name is Lin, and I am the person in charge of this port."
"So my name has been dug up?"
"Not just your name, but the witch who signed the 'painting' contract also drew your appearance based on everyone's description of you."
As Lin spoke, he took out the crystal ball, swiped it a few times, and handed the screen to Xia Ye.
"The painting looks really like..." Xia Ye exclaimed.
"But compared to real people, it's still a little inferior."
"Thank you for your compliment, Ms. Lin. You are also a witch with noble temperament."
"There's no need for too many pleasantries. Miss Xia Ye, what do you want from me?"
Xia Ye repeated what Yaha had just told her, and finally said: "I want to auction whale oil, but this requires space and manpower. If the port can help, we are willing to take 2%-3% of the auction proceeds." Come out and be rewarded.”
After hearing this, Lin pondered for a while and said, "Your plan is feasible. We are willing to provide help, and it is completely free help. No magic is required."
"Free?" Not only was Xia Ye not happy about this, but a trace of vigilance flashed across her face.
Lin caught the hint of vigilance.
"Don't be so nervous, Miss Xia Ye." Lin smiled and said, "The reason why I offered to do it for free is just because what you want to do today coincides with what I have always wanted to do."
"tell me the story?"
“Actually, we have always wanted to set up a whale oil exchange at the port so that anyone can freely trade whale oil here, instead of letting the three largest oil refining companies, Exxon, Amok and Sher, do so now. Has almost all bargaining power.
"Our idea has been recognized by 'Ether Exploration', but it is only recognition. They will not give any help other than 'approval'; of course, we have already expected this situation, although we'Debusso Tagang Co., Ltd. is a subsidiary company of "Ether Exploration", but so are Exxon, Amok and Sher, and obviously they have more say at the top than us.
"Therefore, our 'Whale Oil Exchange' has always been in name only. Captains who have returned from whaling still habitually sell whale oil directly to Exxon, Amok or Sher."
After hearing this, Xia Ye basically understood Lin's thoughts.
“You want to take this opportunity from us to make your exchange no longer just on paper,” she said.
"That's right." Lin nodded, "If possible, we hope that this whale oil auction will be held in the name of the exchange. In return, we can provide free space, manpower, and all the help we can."
"I think it's okay..." Xia Ye nodded.
If this auction is held under the name of "Debusota Port Whale Oil Exchange", Lin will definitely try his best to run it well. In this way, the whale oil will probably be sold at a good price.
Moreover, Xia Ye found Lin's idea of a "whale oil exchange" very interesting... No, it should be said that with the development of the whaling industry, such a thing as an exchange is inevitable. Moreover, based on her experience in the past world, once the exchange develops, it will be able to control the rules of whale oil trading, and then control the whale oil trading itself - perhaps even Lin herself was not aware of this at this time.
"Can I take a stake in your 'Whale Oil Exchange'?" Xia Ye suddenly asked.
"Huh...?" This question was completely beyond Lin's expectation.
"This... uh... we are a subsidiary company of 'Ether Exploration' after all... In terms of process... participation in the stock exchange requires the approval of shareholders, but I don't think it is a big problem, because basically there is no involvement in this matter. However, we are completely left to our own devices...
"However, Miss Xia Ye, I think I still need to remind you: If you really participate in the shares, I'm afraid you have to plan to pay a lot of money every year..."
Looking at Lin's sincere expression, Xia Ye couldn't help but laugh: "Let's talk about this later. Now, let's start the auction."
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"Finally... finally here..."
Outside the crowded Debsota Port, a young witch with short red hair was breathing heavily and talking to herself.
Because the air was too congested, she ran 20 kilometers on two legs and ran to the port.
Nana is 15 years old, 155cm tall, and works as a courier. Her advantage is that she is in great shape.
For girls, today is a lucky day and an unlucky day.
Fortunately, she unexpectedly met the central figure of Debsotta, the wealthy daughter from the upper class area, and the unprecedented beluga killer--Senior Summer Night on the road.
Unfortunately she didn't recognize him! He also said a lot of nonsense in front of the other party! ! When she finally realized who the person in front of her was, Master Xia Ye had disappeared...
However, meeting each other on the road means that Sir Xia Ye's destination is also a port. So, as long as he rushes to Debsota Port as soon as possible, he should be able to see her again.
"Auction at Debsota Port Whale Oil Exchange?"
Advertisements for so-called "auctions" are everywhere on advertising screens, posters, and banners. What is being auctioned? Whale oil? Nana was a little confused about the situation for a while.
There was a lot of noise and people everywhere. She wanted to find someone to ask questions, but the advertising screen on the huge advertising screen suddenly turned into a live video:
A witch who claimed to be the head of Debsota Port and Whale Oil Exchange announced that the auction of beluga whale oil had officially begun. After a series of introductions about the auction rules and procedures, Nana suddenly heard the other party say:
"...We are fortunate to invite Miss Xia Ye, currently the focus of Debsota, to give us a speech titled "We Choose to Hunt the White Whale"! Please—"
On the screen, a girl with white hair and red eyes slowly walked to Lin and took the microphone from her hand.
It’s really Mr. Xia Ye!
The girl on the screen is the girl he met on the road!
Nana felt her heart pounding, feeling both excited and regretful.
The crowd around him suddenly burst into cheers. Maybe everyone didn't care what the other party was going to say. As long as they saw the hot figures on the Internet appearing here, it was exciting enough.
Nana had the same idea. She gritted her teeth and squeezed into the crowd in front. Her body suddenly seemed to be stuck in a quagmire. Every step she took would encounter unimaginable resistance.
However, for Nana, who is not only fast but also very strong, this is not an obstacle that cannot be overcome. She forced her way through the crowd and moved step by step towards the podium.
She wanted to go ahead and see Lord Xia Ye with her own eyes again, instead of just through the advertising screens on the tall buildings on both sides.
The speech has already begun, and the sound of Sir Xia Ye’s speech echoed over the crowd:
"...Some people ask, why should we believe the nonsense of a bankrupt captain and why should we hunt an illusory beast?"
"...For these questions, I would like to answer with rhetorical questions: Why was the ether ramjet thruster invented? Why do we sail into the dangerous ether sea? Going back hundreds of years - our ancestors, those great witches , why do we need to penetrate the bottom of the etheric sea, set up magic drilling, and build the Debso Tower?
"...We chose to hunt this beluga whale because it was there."
"...We chose to hunt this beluga, not because it is weak, but because it is dangerous and powerful."
"...We choose to hunt this white whale because we witches are the masters of this world, not other behemoths. We choose to hunt it because we have enough strength, wisdom and determination, and we can unite for a goal Consistently, put whatever we want into our pockets..."
(End of chapter)
