Reborn as the Genius Son of the Richest Family-Chapter 302: Gas station customers

"You can if it's part of the contract. Instead of them paying you with gold coins, you can have them pay you by whatever resource you'd like," she replied matter-of-factly.

Sheina knew what Michael was thinking and immediately consulted her notes and began to think deep and hard.

"There are about 11 restaurant companies, 8 smithing groups, 5 taverns, and 15 merchant groups in Angora City that have already expressed their intentions to cooperate with us," Sheina reported.

"If we were to ask them for 200 tonnes of ores and materials for the construction of the gas stations, then we can net a total of almost 7,800 tonnes of natural resources in total."

Michael couldn't help but flash a smile as he heard that. This would probably be enough to pay for the entirety of the truck stops in the Western region of the Golden Road, with some leftover to help with the automobile production!

Finally, Michael had solved his resource problems. But of course, he actually had to make those ideas come true.

"Sheina, I want you to visit those companies here in Angora City and tell them about our proposed plan. But for now, Kong, I want you to complete the mining projects in the Grafted Cluster so that we can start mining for resources."

"As you wish, Boss," Kong replied. "However, I am not talented enough to create complicated oil machinery. I suggest one of my juniors, who has shown great talent in tinkering with those kinds of stuff."

Kong invited a female Lamia into the room. Michael recognized her to be one of the Lamias who had a talent in Engineering, which was quite rare for their species.

"This is Priya, boss. She was able to take apart and reconstruct the automobile engine without any help. I'm sure that she will be able to create the mining machines you wanted."

Priya wore a hard hat and had grease and dirt marks all over her clothes and her scales. This was evidence that she didn't mind getting her hands dirty to do the job.

And as he observed her, his [Superior Golden Nose] suddenly itched.

He peered through her using his Supreme Skill and was elated to find out that she was eligible for a second talent awakening!

[Talent: S-class Oil Machinery Expert]

[Potential Evolution Paths]

— Magical Lamia Excavator

—— This species of Lamia uses their innate magic to displace large amounts of the Earth to find precious ores and materials.

— Ore Farmer Lamia

—— This species of Lamia are able to plant ores and materials underground in order to 'grow' more natural resources

One of those evolutionary paths was much more interesting to Michael. However, he didn't want to force Priya into choosing what she didn't like.

"I choose the Ore Farmer Lamia, boss. Farming natural resources and harvesting them sounds fun, boss."

Michael inwardly celebrated. Not only did he have a Rebornian who had the talent to create the complicated machinery required for mass-scale mining, but she also had a unique power that could help with the scarcity of natural resources as well!

It was a double win!

He immediately awakened her second talent, imbuing her with a blinding light before it subsided a few seconds later.

Now, Priya's scales had turned brown with an almost rocky texture that would help her blend perfectly in the mountains.

And thanks to ChatJK4, Priya was given all the mechanical knowledge to create those oil-powered drilling machines, excavators, and conveyor belts to help with the mining in the Grafted Cluster.

"When can you start?"

Priya bowed to Michael. "Thank you, boss. We can start as soon as I arrive in the Grafted Cluster. I can mine all the materials I need there to create the drilling machinery."

Michael felt a burden lift off his shoulders.

He immediately used his own shadows to teleport Priya and about ten other Rebornian Engineers to the mountain ranges in the Grafted Cluster.

There, they met with the miners who were already briefed about their arrival.

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Michael promised to supply them with all the food and fuel they would need to start the mining projects as fast as possible.

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While Priya and the engineers were setting up the machines in the three mining shafts, Michael visited the first truck stop on the Golden Road. It was finally finished!

The gas station was already being used, with a couple of Reborn trucks and automobiles refueling for their trip.

There were also quite a few Reborn taxis carrying civilian passengers entering the gas station to refuel. And these people were the first few guests who laid eyes on Reborn's first truck stop.

"What is this?" one of the passengers asked.

"This is the Reborn truck stop," answered the Rebornian driver. "This is where we can refuel our cars and also our stomachs. Do you see that building over there?"

The passenger looked over past the gas station.

There was a lone building erected in an empty space which had the name 'Reborn Kitchen' etched near the roof.

Its chimneys spewed out white smoke, which wafted over the passengers and brought over the delectable smell of fresh meat soup and vegetable stir fry. This tempted them to enter the building while their taxi was busy refueling.

Once they entered, they saw a few people already eating warm soup at the tables while the chefs were busy cooking over on the opposite side of the room.

"Welcome! Eat to your heart's desires!" the chef welcomed the new visitor.