Chapter 14

After seeing Sanderson off, Antoine breathed a sigh of relief and sat on the shabby little sofa. He felt a little weak. This was the first time that Lena saw this man showing fatigue.

"Thank you, Mr. Ian gray, for all the things I said to help me out, true or false."

"Wait a minute, Mr. Antoine. I was telling the truth."

Lena shook his head and went on.

"I did investigate the surrounding alchemy workshops. From the perspective of technology and channels, Piram's Alchemy workshop is indeed the best choice in this neighborhood, but their means are not what I like."

In Lena's investigation, Piram's Alchemy workshop had some contacts with the Ian Gray's family and made a lot of money, but their core technology was insufficient. They usually adopted the means of copying the products of other workshops, making inferior versions, dumping them at extremely low prices, relying on their family's bottom to fight a price war to defeat their rivals, and buying their industry at the lowest time.

Originally, there were 17 alchemy workshops near crescent college, but under the pressure of Piram, only seven are left, and the rest are swallowed up.

It's just an obvious means. As today, Piram's Alchemy workshop has done a lot to find thugs to threaten or use other insidious means to seek benefits.

"I need a partner I absolutely trust, a chamber of commerce with evil intentions like Piram alchemy workshop. Although it may speed up its development at the beginning, there will be all kinds of disputes in the future."

Lena doesn't want to fall into a long dispute and get tired. One of the reasons why he chose Antoine is that the workshop doesn't have much capital to bargain with him.

"As for ability, I don't doubt your strength, Mr. Antoine."

Then Lena knocked on the table.

"Even if there is no business, all kinds of laboratory equipment in the room are still as clean as new, and even occupy the place of your life. This is the embodiment of your love for alchemy. At the same time, in the suppression of pilam's Alchemy workshop for so many years, Antoine's Alchemy workshop still survives. This is also the embodiment of your ability. Mr. Antoine, I won't miss you. You are me The partner you're looking for. "

Lena adheres to the principle of no doubt about the use of people. In the final analysis, the production of cola does not need too high technology. Antoine's level is enough. He is more concerned about the personality of his partners.

"This... I hope I can live up to your expectations."

Antoine nodded and agreed.

For the first time in so many years, he was so valued by others. Although he was not grateful, he naturally felt a little good for Leonardo.

"I'll bring the contract later. We hope to start production as soon as possible."

Lena also breathed a sigh of relief. If Antoine does not agree, although he still has alternatives, the cost will be much higher. Now he is not worried.

"After all, Mr. Antoine, I just heard that you and Piram were classmates?"

"Well, yes, we all graduated from the Royal School of magic in Laurent."

Antoine didn't expect that Lena would ask about this. He hesitated for a moment before answering.

"At that time, we had a good relationship, but after graduation, I went back to my hometown to open an alchemy workshop. He disappeared for a period of time, and then came here. We had a dispute about some things, and then we broke up."

With emotion, Antoine seems to recall the youth of his school days.

"Is it about this girl?"

Lena pointed to the photo frame on the small table. Now you can see that it was a group photo of two men and a woman. One of the boys was obviously young Antoine. As for the other boy, Lena boldly guessed that it might be Piram.

In this room full of experimental equipment and medicine, the only thing with the owner's breath is this photo. It is obvious that this is very important for Antoine.

Antoine picked up the frame, some nostalgia, and then said.

"This is me, Piram, and my wife Elaine. We were classmates at that time. Elaine and I got married when we graduated and came here together, but they died of illness a few years later, leaving me alone."

Hearing this, Claire has made up 10000 classic plots in her mind, she can't help saying.

"Is it pyram who hates you, Mr. Antoine, because he likes Miss Elaine?"

"Maybe, I haven't asked him about this. Over the years, some things have long been ignored."

Antoine didn't want to mention these things. He turned the frame and shook his head.

"Well, then we won't ask any more questions."

Lena has no intention of intervening in other people's private lives. Today, he has achieved his goal, and they have no reason to stay here.

"I'll send someone to bring the contract with me later. If you confirm it, we can sign and start work. Then I won't disturb you."

Standing up, he came to the door.Claire is still in a trance. This kind of sentimental emotional story is the most destructive for a girl of her age. She is still immersed in her own imagination.

"It's time to go, Mr. Claire."

Lena shook his hand in front of Claire's eyes to refresh the maid's teacher.

"Well, I know!"

Clare, a little embarrassed, shakes his head to clear his head, and then follows Lena out of the alchemy.

It was still noon, and even in the old street, which had long been in decline, a few shops opened sporadically, some of which were familiar to Claire.

The passing children looked at Claire curiously and whispered something, which made the teacher feel more embarrassed. He wanted to speed up and go back to school.

"You're familiar with this place. Let's find a restaurant to have a meal first and then go back. You can see which one is better."

But Lena said casually, making Claire like a bolt from the blue.

This can be regarded as a whim of Reiner. On the one hand, he wants to change his taste, on the other hand, he wants to investigate the catering situation in the world.

"Are you serious?"

Claire thought that this kind of noble young master would despise the food of the common people in the small town, but she hesitated to see that Lena had no affectation.

What's more, I'm still wearing this strange dress. If people I know see it, I'll be ashamed.

"Of course, lead the way."

Lena urged that he was really hungry. The negotiation in the morning cost him a lot of energy. At this time, he needed food to supplement energy.

Looking for hidden delicacies in the streets and alleys is a bit of a lonely gourmet. Of course, Lena also takes the maid.

"Well, that's the one."

Claire points ahead, a good restaurant.

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