Chapter 2734: Fat Meat
During this period, the assets of the Helta family had completed all the transfer procedures, but because Rose Castle only had one Mr. Dong, and many of the original Helta assets were managed by people within their own family, several important positions had been vacated and needed to be filled.
Additionally, although the Helta people had left, some of the tangled interpersonal relationships were not so easy to handle; locals from this district still had to take care of things.
After Huahan took Xu Huo away, no one in District 011 dared to say a word. He only instructed the Helta family to hand over their assets and said nothing else, so no one dared to disturb them, forced to wait bitterly for a "signal" from Rose Castle.
The opening of the castle's main gate was a clear signal.
The change of ownership of Helta's assets was no longer fresh news. Xu Huo had limited manpower and would inevitably seek help. Moreover, since he was the one chosen by Huahan, even if he didn't live permanently in District 011 in the future, building a good relationship with such a genius player wouldn't be a loss.
Therefore, besides Lady Lily and Roy Clemens, many other nobles came to call.
However, most of them were not from particularly powerful noble families. The majority were middle-ranking nobles like Lady Lily's family, which lacked a pillar of strength, and small noble families like the Clemenses.
Lady Lily was much more polite than before. "I came to visit as soon as you returned home. I hope I'm not disturbing your rest."
"We're old acquaintances. Why be so formal?" Xu Huo smiled and invited her to sit down. Also present in the tea room were Roy and several other noble representatives.
After Roy made the introductions, a short-haired woman took the initiative to recommend herself. She presented her resume, which included not only professional certifications but also her achievements from previous positions.
Once she started, others also began to showcase their advantages. For instance, some had worked in a particular industry for many years, making it easy to get started without errors and ensuring better profits for Xu Huo.
Or perhaps their families already had people who had worked for the Helta family, understanding its internal operating rules and ensuring that Helta wouldn't cause trouble during the handover.
Others had long-term plans, guaranteeing that they could use Helta's assets to achieve even more brilliant results.
Xu Huo patiently listened to everyone's words and even read through the plans they brought. However, he didn't show any preference, only asking them to return and wait, saying that there would be a plan in a couple of days.
After seeing off most of the guests, Xu Huo specifically kept Lady Lily and Roy, who were familiar to him, and asked which parts of Helta's industries they were interested in.
Both were pleasantly surprised. Lady Lily relaxed a bit and gave him a playful, reproachful look. "Who wants Helta's industries? You're usually busy and don't have time. I happen to want a stable way to earn money. The industries are yours; I'll put in the effort. You don't need to pay me a salary—just give me a share of the profits."
"I won't take advantage of you. I guarantee the returns will be higher than what Helta achieved. If I earn less, I'll make up the difference myself."
"Your abilities are evident to all," Xu Huo said. "Let's do it your way. Later, you can finalize the contract with Mr. Dong."
Lady Lily put away the fan she had been using to hide her smile and became slightly more serious. "My family also has many industries, with more experience in mining and transportation. The Helta family gained a lot of benefits by following Vilna. Although their family lacked talent, the late Karg Helta was close to Ashis. They had over twenty mines alone, at least half of which can still produce ore continuously. The rest can be converted into tourist sites or manufacturing plants."
"Besides that, their transportation business is also quite well-developed. It might not be obvious in our main district, but it's very famous in several other sub-districts."
"Transportation isn't just about making money."
Mines themselves were excellent resources, providing raw materials needed for crafting various props and instruments. They could also drive related industries, making them core assets.
The transportation business not only handled the movement of people and goods within the district but also involved trade with other districts, serving as an important information channel.
Roy, sitting nearby, spoke up at this point. "These two sectors are the core and most important assets of the Helta family. Compared to them, everything else is insignificant."
Lady Lily reopened her fan, covering the lower half of her face with a light laugh. "How could that be? Helta's laboratories did quite well, producing several patented technologies. Just relying on those patents, they could support so many labs, which shows the profits are substantial."
Roy maintained his smile but didn't back down. "May I ask if the lady represents the Tal family or the Miler family?"
Lady Lily's smile faded slightly, but she didn't argue with him. Instead, she turned to Xu Huo. "Oh, you make the decision. In the end, it's up to you to nod."
Xu Huo looked at Roy. "Are you interested in mining or transportation?"
Roy said solemnly, "The Clemens family is just a minor noble with a low title. There aren't many talented people in the family. Even if we got involved in these two industries, we wouldn't have the capability to manage such a large operation. However, if you trust me, you could hand over the transportation company in the Third Sub-district to me."
"The Third Sub-district has many foreign trade ports. The Helta family had a berth at one of the ports. Through that berth, I could extend our business reach to other districts."
"Although District 011 is at the E27 wormhole point, many of our business clients have connections with higher-level wormhole points."
Lady Lily gritted her teeth inwardly while observing Xu Huo's expression. Seeing that he seemed inclined, she took the initiative to say, "The Tal family has always had energy transactions with other districts. It's a familiar line of business."
"Roy can make decisions for the Clemens family. Can the lady make decisions for the Tal family?" Roy asked.
Lady Lily was a widow. Although she was still a duchess, the Tal family had other members. The reason she flattered and networked everywhere was mainly to secure her own position. She handled interpersonal relationships well, so many people were willing to give her some face.
But strength was everything. The Tal family no longer had any particularly outstanding younger generation. Lady Lily wanted to support her only brother, Leyton Miler, but unfortunately, he was just an ordinary player. The duke's prestige and her family's past achievements weren't enough to ensure a smooth life for her. The duke's family could still maintain its current status entirely because of District 011's operating system. However, this couldn't reverse the decline. They had the title, but their holdings were dwindling.
"They will agree." Lady Lily looked at Xu Huo, her eyes lacking their usual tenderness, now dignified and composed. "For the honor of the family, they are willing to sacrifice their lives."
Xu Huo didn't clearly favor either of them. Instead, he promised to consider it and give them an answer later. Compared to the others who had come calling, they were already confirmed to receive some management authority over Helta's assets—it was just a matter of how much and which positions.