Wasteland Development Diary

On a bitterly cold day, a golden owl flew to the entrance of 3101.

"Hello, Mr. Zhou. I am Feng Che, the ambassador of the Heavenly Kingdom stationed in the Shuanghe region."

Zhou Yi recalled that the early excavator of the Wuhu overpass was also a golden owl.

According to Kestrel's popular science, this clan is called "Golden Owl." They are not large, but they are a kind of intelligent and brave Photon species with strong eyesight and hearing, clever minds, and considerable combat power.

Zhou Yi said, "Please come in."

The owl walked lightly into the door.

It gently flapped its wings and jumped onto the back of a chair: "Mr. Zhou, you probably understand my intention. It is very difficult to withstand the governor's pressure in the War of Honor. The Heavenly Kingdom admires your wisdom and strength. Here, on behalf of His Majesty the Black Emperor of the Heavenly Kingdom, I sincerely and formally extend an invitation, hoping that you can lead the Development Alliance to join the Heavenly Kingdom."

"Of course, we can discuss the conditions. The new governor's position is vacant."

Zhou Yi was prepared for this: "That's not necessary. The Development Alliance has no intention of depending on any party. We just want to live a peaceful life, make some money, and tinker with some business, that's all."

Being a governor sounds prestigious, but in reality, one is still subject to the Heavenly Kingdom's control, which is inconvenient in many ways.

"Mr. Zhou's goal is very clear."

The owl blinked: "Since that's the case, then I will report back."

"Official business is over, now for the personal part."

Its big eyes suddenly relaxed and became clear: "Mr. Zhou, will your company's wasteland express delivery cover the Shuanghe area?"

"I often buy things in various electromechanical cities, but the delivery is very slow. Due to official duties, I must be stationed at the embassy and cannot fly around, so I often wait a long time. Sometimes, the goods are attacked by trucks, leading to a new round of re-shipment... Waiting is a painful thing."

"It would be great if Mr. Zhou could start a business in the Shuanghe area. I could place orders in Coral Mouth and Recursive City."

"There is quite a demand for this in the Shuanghe area, such as the Alchemist Association, the Craftsman Guild, the Orbital Knight Order, the Bounty Knight Order, and the Archery Academy."

Among these organizations, there was one that Zhou Yi was relatively unfamiliar with.

He consulted Kestrel in real-time and learned that the Archery Academy was the largest archer certification institution.

Good archers have to be trained with a lot of bullets, which is a very expensive profession, and they also pay close attention to various new equipment.

The main tasks of the Archery Academy are training, lecturing, and testing new equipment. Excellent archers go there to hone their skills.

Zhou Yi looked at the owl in front of him: "Is this your personal idea, or is it the Governor's meaning?"

The other party said with a smile: "I am just stating the facts."

"However, as Mr. Zhou said, Governor Metatopus also asked me to bring this message."

Zhou Yi nodded: "The company will discuss and consider this matter."

"That would be great."

The owl said, "Then I will take my leave, goodbye."

It walked to the door, flapped its wings, and disappeared into the wind.

Zhou Yi fell into thought.

He was not sure whether Metatopus really wanted to cooperate, or whether he was doing it to stabilize the morale of the residents of the Shuanghe area, showing them that the Shuanghe area was actually winning despite appearances.

But these things will have to wait until next year.

...

Zhou Yi convened the heads of various departments for a company meeting.

The main purpose of this meeting was to summarize and statistically analyze the revenue and development of each department of the company this year.

Zheng Tao was the first to smile and say: "Our agricultural department has weak profitability, so let's set an example, lest there be too much pressure later."

He opened his enhanced controller and read the data on the glass screen: "The edible oil produced this year is basically for the company's own use, and more than half of the sweet potatoes are ground into powder for food reserves."

"The main purpose of the farm machinery brothers planting beans is to fix nitrogen. Not many beans are produced, and they are also used for oil extraction after the autumn harvest, for food reserves."

"In terms of agricultural products and processed foods sold externally, the net profit of sweet potatoes is 1 Photon, 2 Gold, and 11 Copper, while watermelons are the main source of profit, with a net profit of 41 Photons, 2 Gold, and 3 Copper."

"On the aquaculture platform, because the cultivated fish fry are used to cultivate Bone Fish deliverymen, and shellfish are used as supporting food for the fish fry, there is no profit on the books."

"Winter wheat will not be harvested until next summer and is still in the growing season..."

Zheng Tao looked at Zhou Yi: "Chairman, the total revenue of the agricultural department this year is 42 Photons, 4 Gold, and 14 Copper."

"In terms of development. First of all, under the professional ability of the farm machinery brothers, 2,500 acres of land have been successfully improved into high-quality arable land through rotation and summer fallow."

"Secondly, our brother department, the Land Department led by Wu Yi, has opened up 110 acres of suspended land in the Dead Sea. After the accumulation of seabed silt and natural drying, the pilot growth of cattails and thorns is good. Next year, the agricultural department will officially plant crops on this land."

"That's the situation."

After Zhou Yi listened patiently, he said: "Well done, thank you for your hard work, agricultural department."

"Agricultural development is difficult and costly, but we must continue to increase investment. The reason is very simple, the most scarce thing in this wasteland era is high-quality land. The direct reason for the end of the War of Honor was because we destroyed large areas of high-quality arable land belonging to Metatopus. I hope everyone must understand and clarify this point."

The employees present all said yes.

The second speaker was Yuan Tong.

He picked up a pottery cup warmed with a flame cup and took a sip of hot water: "The first handover of Photon Sand from the Photon Sand Dam to the Energy Storage City has been completed, with a total output of 41 tons of Photon Sand, which translates into a gross profit of 4,100 Photons. After deducting the employees' 5% salary bonus, tool costs, and natural wear and tear, the net profit is 3,894 Photons."

"Currently, our dam has 35 section chiefs, and the total number of workers has reached 2,241. The scale is expected to further expand this year. In conjunction with the Land Department, the dam will be extended under the suspended layer, and we still have many positions to release."

"Chairman, that's basically it from my side."

Zhou Yi said to him: "Lao Yuan, the dam carries the most company employees and is also an important basic industry for transporting talents to various departments. Your task is heavy and the pressure is great, but we can only rely on you."

Yuan Tong did not show any fear of difficulty: "Chairman, I need new helpers. My old subordinates used to be able to do the work, but they can't manage production and handle accounts."

"It is best to have electromechanical lifeforms so that they can stabilize and optimize the process. The number of people is very large now, and it is very difficult to manage."

Zhou Yi expressed his understanding: "Okay, I will find you helpers as soon as possible."

Next up was Mushroom Forest.

Bone Man Sun Chonglai swiped his hand on the glass screen and then said: "Chairman, our main output from Mushroom Forest is still Explosion Mushrooms."

Because Explosion Mushrooms can be absorbed by Emerald City to extract Photons, which is still an important secret, the Bone Man has always been tight-lipped and only mentioned it in one sentence.

"The Mushroom House improved by Giant Mushrooms has good development prospects, but the pricing is not yet clear. Bei Dougong is developing channels everywhere, and the official profit should be next year."

Zhou Yi also made a brief mention: "The research and development significance of Mushroom Forest is significant. Lao Sun, you have to put in more effort. I'm waiting for your news."

"Chairman."

Sun Chonglai also said: "I also applied for an electromechanical life to be an assistant. Because whether it is the Mushroom Laboratory or the management of the Mushroom Forest, I need a reliable helper now. The two boys from White Smoke Mushroom went to the Scavenger Team, and it is too slow for me to train new people..."

"Okay, I will recruit people."

The next speaker was Xie Xun of the Scavenger Team.

It tapped its shell with its claws and spoke through a translator: "The Scavenger Team's main focus this year is on exploring and scavenging processes. We have accumulated a lot of experience through the excavation of cities in the prehistoric human era, learned how to make road signs, cooperated with Bubble Fish to transport heavy objects, and also searched for powerful Warrior Crabs to join."

"Because of the training room of the Warrior Crab Apartment, the number of Scavenger Team members has expanded to 12, with 3 new Weapon Masters added, and we have become more abundant in manpower."

"Next year, we will join forces with Mr. Nemo, and work with trained Coal Shell Bugs and Drill Rats to go out together, hoping to have better results than this year."

Xie Xun has made great progress from his past stuttering speech to becoming calm and methodical.

Its change is the epitome of the Scavenger Team.

Zhou Yi said: "The Scavenger Team is doing long-term exploration, and there is a lot to be done in the seabed. Don't worry, safety first."

"Yes, Chairman."

"What about the hospital?"

Zhou Yi looked to the side.

Da Vinci was performing surgery, so Feng Ying participated in this meeting in its place.

The female pharmacist looked at her controller screen and said softly: "Maria Hospital's total profit this year is only 302 Photons. We don't make much money, I'm really sorry, we are dragging the company down."

However, she showed a happy smile on her face.

"But we have saved the lives of many patients, and patients from other places, including enhancers, Photon species, and electromechanical life patients, have rushed to Mary Hospital for medical treatment. This is our recognition."

"We will continue to improve our medical technology and experience and do a good job in medical security for the company."

This was within Zhou Yi's expectations.

Although Da Vinci is a B-level deputy chief physician, his specialization is too niche and unpopular, mainly treating Bone Fish and Victory Snakes.

It has no other advantages, and it is enough to do a good job in medical logistics for the company.

A good hospital also needs time and treatment of patients to accumulate and grow.

Nemo, the leader of the Sand Rat tribe, was concise: "Chairman, we mainly did three things this year."

"The first is that with the help of the Warrior Crabs, we completed the connection of the north-south underground water pipes from the northern forest to the mushroom forest, allowing water to enter the cultivated area and the oasis."

"The second is that according to the tradition of migration, we discovered the distant relationship between seabed Coal Shell Bugs and Sand Rats."

"The third is that we domesticated Coal Shell Bugs, bred hybrid offspring Drill Rats, and carried out preliminary cultivation and teaching. Especially the Drill Rats, they can already be put into drilling at the bottom of the Dead Sea and can cooperate well with the Scavenger Team."

"Next year, we will continue to work hard and strive to create real benefits for the company."

The last speaker was the company's current rising star.

Today, Qian Su was wearing the purple-red wool hat that Zhou Yi gave her and a white sweater (of course, it was found from the bottom of the sea).

The Ironhead girl was in good spirits: "So far, the Express Center has 30 Bone Fish couriers, 60 Victory Snake navigators, and 44 human employees, including 24 foreign employees, all of whom are human employees."

"The total number of small-piece delivery orders completed this year was 3,514, with a settlement of 140,560 Photons, 98,392 Photons submitted to the company, and 42,168 Photons self-collected."

"In fact, the Express Center could have received more orders. However, considering safety and sustainability, we gave up many opportunities on the premise of ensuring that the couriers have enough rest, physical examination, and adjustment time."

"There was a 17-fold increase in orders in half a month, and I finally found that this overload was very dangerous, so I directly called it to a halt. The Express Center also compensated for a loss, which was considered a tuition fee."

She swiped the screen and continued: "The other part is the independent bulk commodity transportation in Building 7. Since its official operation, in the past month and a half, the total number of orders has been 234, generating 24,600 Photons in revenue, and 17,220 Photons submitted to the company."

"However, because Building 7 is special, it does not belong to the Express Center members. The Express Center and Building 7 split the self-income, that is, each gets 3,690 Photons."

"The total net profit contributed by the Express Center to the company this year is 115,612 Photons."

Qian Su said confidently: "Chairman, next year we will have more couriers, wasteland express delivery will continue to grow steadily, and if the general environment does not change, the income is expected to at least double next year!"

Zhou Yi was very satisfied.

115,000 express delivery income, 140,000 war compensation, 87,000 ore sharing from Bei Dougong, plus 60,000 explosion mushrooms, 70,000 spring agreements with the United City, a total of 90,000 sage mushroom patent sharing...

All in all, Zhou Yi now holds 590,000 Photons.

The company finally has money on its books.

Zhou Yi immediately made a decision: "Starting this year, 5% of the net profit that each department earns for the company each year will be transferred to your departments as a year-end bonus. You, the heads, will distribute it according to the degree of employee contribution."

"I hope everyone will work hard and earn more year-end bonuses! Next year, we will work steadily and achieve a new level!"

"Yes, Chairman!"

Everyone smiled. Especially Qian Su, the wig was about to fall off with laughter, she quickly stabilized her hat with both hands.

As a former worker, Zhou Yi himself knows very well.

Directly giving money is the most practical reward.