"...I understand. In that case, we will do as you say."
Callas stood by the window, lit a cigarette, and blew out a ring of smoke.
Lu Li, sitting on the sofa, nodded slightly. After a long discussion, the conservative president of the Spina di Rosula had finally agreed to his proposal: to begin the renovation of the Beryl Region as soon as possible, specifically to raise the residential areas to create a distance from the seawater below.
The town was situated below sea level, and its residents were used to the current architecture. Convincing everyone to move into new houses, even without leaving the area, would not be easy. As the president of the Spina di Rosula, with his headquarters in the Beryl Region, Callas had to think long-term. After weighing the pros and cons, he found that Lu Li's words made a lot of sense. If the sea level were to rise one day, especially with the unknown source of the Primordial Seawater, a sudden disaster would be impossible to deal with.
There was an old saying in Liyue: prepare for a rainy day. He didn't want to wait until it was too late. So, even though he knew the project would be costly, he decided to implement it. However, a project of this scale couldn't be handled by the Spina di Rosula alone; they would need help from the Palais Mermonia. But he also knew that with the slow and inefficient bureaucracy there, it would take a very long time to get anything approved. Therefore, the initial funds would likely have to be fronted by the Spina di Rosula and the residents of the Beryl Region.
"Mr. Callas, this will be difficult, but if we find the right method and cut some unnecessary costs, I think it can be done," Lu Li said, seeing the worry on his face.
"I know... but now that you mention it, Lu Li, do you have any other small suggestions?"
"Mm, for the workforce, the Spina di Rosula and the local fishermen and laborers should be sufficient. As for the chief engineer, do you have a suitable candidate?"
"No. Good construction engineers are not cheap in Fontaine. I don't have anyone in my network who is both affordable and reliable."
"Coincidentally, I know someone who is perfect. However, he is not from Fontaine, but from Sumeru. Most importantly, he is extremely talented but also extremely poor."
"Extremely talented? For someone to receive such praise from you, how could he be poor?"
"Um... because he is inexplicably kind and always generously helps those in need. Plus, he is an idealist who throws himself into his passions, so he is often quite poor," Lu Li said with a sigh. "I'm not making this up, Mr. Callas. If the Spina di Rosula sends someone to Sumeru City to inquire, they can immediately find out about him. He graduated with honors from the Akademiya and oversaw the construction of the famous Palace of Alcazarzaray in Port Ormos. If you can find him and appeal to his sense of reason, I think he will immediately agree to help and use his lifelong learning to complete the work for you."
Hearing his confident recommendation, Callas grew thoughtful. After a moment, he nodded gravely. "In that case, I will take your advice. I will have someone go to Sumeru tomorrow and try to bring this genius architect here within three days. By the way, Lu Li, his name is..."
"Kaveh," Lu Li said. "The last time I saw him was a year ago. He was drinking alone in a tavern. We hit it off immediately. He's a very reliable friend, just a little too kind."
"I see..." Callas nodded. He would, of course, have Kaveh investigated. But if he was as good as Lu Li said, then after the project was completed, as the president of the Spina di Rosula, he would definitely give him a worthy reward.
"Knock, knock."
Just then, there was a knock on the door, and Navia and Clorinde walked in. Callas was used to his daughter's carefree attitude and simply shook his head. But Lu Li was not. He was surprised to see Clorinde here tonight. He noticed her dangerous gaze on him and couldn't help but feel a little wry. This is...
"What are you two talking about? You've been at it for almost an hour. Tell me, I want to hear too!" Navia said, placing the pastries and tea on the table.
Lu Li looked at Callas, and with a nod from him, he quickly summarized their conversation. Clorinde, having been with him on the expedition to the Sea of Bygone Eras, rubbed her chin thoughtfully.
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