Ranch Story: Start Over

Feng Ling's introduction was not very long, but he did explain it to Thomas in the simplest and most concise way. But even so, Thomas still looked confused.

Gast, on the other hand, looked thoughtful but frowned from time to time.

Feng Ling expressed his understanding. He said that he had spent so many years integrating the technologies of the two worlds. If it only took you, Gast, a short while to understand it, you might not be a human being.

"In short, you can understand that the use of this research in Mineral Town's magic power cables can significantly reduce the failure rate in the future. Most importantly, we are no longer independent individuals, and we can use the distribution network as a whole."

Thomas can actually understand this sentence.

"You mean, we can build hydroelectric power stations like the mechanical civilization?"

"That's not enough. There's no way around this."

Feng Ling is only a professional counterpart, but hydropower generation involves too many disciplines. Although there have been some breakthroughs, it still cannot escape the magic battery technology made by magic stone.

"Uncle Thomas, you think too highly of me. How could my brain achieve this? It's OK for a small range, but it's impossible for a large range.

Moreover, this kind of research on large-scale projects has risen to the level of national strategic projects. I just want to be a quiet rancher and build our ore town better."

Feng Ling decisively stated that he was only making improvements and not developing a completely new magic cable, and asked Thomas not to have any wild thoughts.

Fortunately, Thomas did take a fancy to Feng Ling, and he had not thought about uploading his information to the Alchemist Association of the National Talent Reserve Program. In addition, the Industrial Association was the domain of his brother Geller, so perhaps out of a little selfishness, Thomas nodded.

"Okay, since you've already made a sample, we have to test it. Does the research need to be uploaded to the Industrial Association?"

"No need for that. It's just an improvement. Let's try it ourselves first. If there's no problem, we can submit it for certification later."

After discussing with Gast, Thomas smiled and said to Feng Ling:

"You have never disappointed me, and your efficiency this time has exceeded my imagination.

In this case, Feng Ling, you should perfect all the production plans and production processes these days. Next month will be autumn, and I will announce the completion of this project at the Mineral Town Residents' Meeting, and I will also make public the funding for you."

Hearing that there was money in Feng Ling's hands, Feng Ling immediately became excited and asked eagerly:

"Uncle Thomas, how much money is available for allocation?"

"That depends on you. My original mission plan was to allocate 200 million project funds, so the actual cost depends on how you control the cost. I don't care about other things, I just want the results.

The project funds are allocated in three installments. The first installment is 60 yuan for the initial stage of the project, the second installment is 100 million yuan to increase production and installation plan consumption, and the third installment is the final payment. You need to ensure that the defective product rate is less than 10% for at least one year before I will pay the remaining balance. "

Feng Ling glanced at Thomas with disdain:

"Uncle Thomas, you underestimate me. Am I the kind of person who is only responsible for one year of maintenance? This will at least ensure that there are no abnormalities for three years."

Thomas looked at Feng Ling's confident and eccentric appearance. The more confident he was, the more Thomas liked this kid.

"I only need one year. One year is no problem. Next fall we will start cooperating with other towns. We don't need to worry about it because they have their own channels. But as our old brothers, we can't miss such a large amount of economic support from the four surrounding towns. By then, your ranch can increase its income, and the Mineral Town can increase its tax revenue. It will be a win-win situation for everyone."

Thomas actually thought so far ahead, and Feng Ling's admiring expression made Thomas very happy.

"Uncle Thomas, thank you so much for your support. I will sort out the information in the next few days, but do I have to purchase the production equipment myself?"

Feng Ling wanted to take advantage of the loophole, but Thomas would not give Feng Ling this opportunity.

“You wish. Whether you purchase these production equipment from the market or develop and manufacture them yourself, I don’t care.

I just wait for your finished product to be handed over to me. If you make a loss, you will bear the loss yourself. I will not be jealous of you no matter how much you earn. That is what you deserve. It all depends on your ability. "

Thomas's attitude of not interfering in anything and letting things take their own course is exactly the same as Feng Ling's.

Thinking about his own operations, he remembered that Zhuokak was in charge of arranging the recent ranch affairs.

According to the original plan, Feng Ling was going to give Zhuokak a raise, after all, this guy is an outstanding talent in running a ranch! Now Feng Ling only needs to make a plan and provide seeds, and the rest of the work can be safely left to him to arrange and complete.

In this way, Thomas's operation is similar to his, with the same "hands-off" strategy, as long as the cost is within the result, no matter what happens.

However, at this moment, Feng Ling was not very sure about the cost of his research, so he had to agree to it temporarily, hoping that the original supporting production technology of magic cables could come in handy.

After leaving the government office, Feng Ling said goodbye to Gast and asked him to go to the ranch to continue assisting with the work. Then, Feng Ling took out the magic bicycle and drove towards the logistics center.

"System, can my magic cable production process be adapted to the previous magic cable production process?"

Feng Ling asked silently in his heart.

"Yes, Master. In view of the excellent evaluation grade of your improved magic cable production process, which has been improved from a primary process to a high-quality magic cable, the supporting process equipment system will be designed and completed by ourselves and is expected to be returned to you in one day."

"Uh, is this considered a reward for me?"

"Yes, Master. Master, what's that expression on your face? You have to believe that this system will not cheat you. Your supporting production process is estimated to be worth 50 system merit points. If you plan to research the supporting production process on your own, this system will not reward you."

The higher the price, the higher the difficulty. Feng Ling thought that the ranch had fallen into a financial crisis, and the system would not reward improvements. He could only accept the system's current goodwill.

Now all the money has been spent. If the funding problem is not solved, there will not be enough money to pay the salary. As for going to the bank in town for a loan, forget it. Feng Ling is not in that stage of extreme poverty yet.

Thinking about the 500 special-grade onions that my senior sister extracted from the ranch last time, this amount of money is not small at all. If it is sold at the cost price of a restaurant with a sales volume of 1000 yuan, it would be 50 yuan. This is just the supply to the restaurant. The price of a single dish sold by the restaurant to the outside world is as high as 2500 yuan per serving. However, it is the only one of its kind, and the taste is delicious. The rate of magic mobilization increases after taking it, so many people from other small towns are willing to come here once a week to consume.

In this way, once the taxes are paid this month, the profits from my restaurant will also be credited to my account, which will be another considerable income.

As for Zhuokak and other dwarves' salaries, they will be paid out and settled on the last day of autumn, which will provide enough time to buffer the difficulties brought about by capital turnover.