The next day Arjun was informed by the principal Venkateshwar Rao that his early exams request was approved and his exams would be along with the board exams so the teachers would have some spare time because there was nothing like special classes during these times and school only started in the afternoon after the exams were done.
Arjun was okay with any dates since he had no plans to study or prepare for them anyway and thanked the principal for the effort.
The board exams only had around two weeks to begin. They had already stopped the All in One production after the last week's shipment and Arjun did not remember this when he assigned Balram to go to the press but he had no better solution for this matter until their factory opened.
There was also the issue of finding a place to start the factory and getting the other machinery which Vladimir was unable to purchase.
He had already handed the tasks out to Bhargav and he felt the need to get an update and visited Karan's house alongside him to meet up with Bhargav.
When they reached Karan's home both Bhargav and Madan were not yet home so the two besties played beach volleyball for a while with other seniors at the beach. Half an hour later Bhargav arrived at the court and called out for Arjun making him take a sub out to have a talk.
What is it that you wanted to talk about Arjun?
Any update regarding the Machinery or the place to start the factory Anna?
Yes there are some results but you might not like them.
What is it Anna?
Well our village doesn't really have a warehouse or shed enough to start a medium scale factory Arjun.
Ohhh... i completely forgot about this matter, Let me think.
Bhargav said nothing and let Arjun churn his thoughts
How many days would it take to set up a temporary factory from metal sheets Anna? we can start the factory there for now while we work on solving the permanent factory building.
Hmmm... it will take at least a couple weeks to do it Arjun, that too if we have all the needed materials.
That's too long Anna, our shipment will reach in three weeks and i want the shed to be ready by then. Also do you have any suitable places to start the building in mind?
There are two empty lots big enough for our plan Arjun, both are government owned, one of them is five acre land on west side of the village while the other is fifteen acre land before the entrance of the village.
Hmmm.... Are they arable lands?
No they are barren.
Alright this makes things simpler, Let's rent out the small one for a year and purchase the bigger one outright, this way we can setup our temporary factory in the smaller land while we build the main factory.
Alright but this might cost us extra, You know even though Madan can show priority, it won't look good on him if he does so with elections just six months away.
Who asked for preferential treatment Anna? just make sure we get the lands allocated to us, As for the price i don't mind paying some extra if it could benefit uncle in his campaign.
Okay, will you talk to him about this or do you want me to do the negotiation?
You do it Anna, i am sure Madan uncle cannot really be outright in front of me but you act as the mediatory we both can be free and do what's best for us, but i hope you can keep your employee relationship out of this deal Arjun mentioned warning Bhargav to not show bias towards his current employer.
Bhargav just laughed it off but did not really know what to say about Arjun's comments. He heard from Lalitha that Arjun wanted to hire him for the factory so he was going to be his future boss if Madan agrees to let him go.
Even he wanted to join since he saw the rise of Arjun being next to him and doing most of his work but now with Madan in contention for MLA seat he was in a real conundrum.
On one side was being secretary for a local politician who would hold a seat at the parliament and on the other side was the kid who made over twenty five lakhs in just a couple months, frankly speaking he could not see where Arjun's ceiling lay and wanted to follow him on his journey but this was not up to him, after all Madan was the one who groomed him from the time he was in his college and he couldn't really betray someone like that.
Arjun unaware of the guy's thoughts enquired about the machinery issue.
Although it took some time i was able to get hold of factories which have the machines we need in surplus but they are scattered around the state Arjun and we don't really know their condition and have to double check to make sure they're up to par.
That's good, That's good at least we have some good news Arjun commented and asked will five lakh do for purchasing and getting them delivered Anna?
Yes i think we'll even have surplus since most machinery we're acquiring are second hand and with the tough times recently i'm sure factory owners will be willing to settle for offers on the lower side.
Okay Anna, come to the house to collect the cheque, also will you be travelling around the state for this? won't uncle be disappointed if you spend so much time running around for my task?
No, no Arjun i don't have to travel, i will be handing this task to one of my best friends from college. I can vouch for his character if needed too.
It's alright Anna since you say he's trustworthy there is nothing to worry about but make sure we get the machinery by the time Vladimir arrives, also get the land stuff settled today and try contacting a construction company in Vijayawada to get the work started on the temporary location.
Hmmm why do i feel like i'm putting too many tasks on your shoulders, yes you can take help of Lalitha and Balram if needed and it'll help my assistant get into grove too.
Alright Arjun, Bhargav wanted to say something else but held it back.
Oh yes how's Lalitha doing?
She's learning things very fast Arjun, Now she has full knowledge on press and it's financing as well as it's workers.
Great! Arjun was relieved. He had his doubts on how Lalitha would adapt but seems like his worries were unfounded.
They reached Arjun's house by the time they were done with the conversation, Arjun invited him to share a cup of chai meanwhile he got Pratap's signature on the cheque he promised to Bhargav and handed it to him. Don't forget the land stuff Anna, i want detailed numbers by tomorrow. The more we delay on this matter the more chances we give it for something to go wrong.
Alright Arjun leave it to me Bhargav said as he took his leave.
Once Bhargav left Kavitha handed Arjun a envelop which weighed at least half a kilo and mentioned Sumanth had sent it with some one to be handed to Arjun.
Arjun did not know what this was about. Even though he asked Sumanth to work on the cover designs he did not think they would weigh half a kilo. So he dialed to Sumanth to find about the package.
Hello?
Hello, Arjun?
Yes Anna, i've just received the package and was wondering what this was about?
Aha, that? you remember the work you handed to our writers to write concept stories for the comic novel or that manga thing you mentioned? well they had already done it by yesterday but since you did not ask about it in your last visit they did not get the courage to show them to you themselves.
I got to know about it after i returned and since we were done with the cover designs too i felt sending them was the better choice.
Okay okay you did good Anna, the earlier we get the storyline right the earlier we can work on the manga let me take a look and i will call you once i am done with them.
Arjun cut the package and just as he was about to open it Sari came running standing beside him asking him to get her up too so she could see what this package was about.
Left with no choice Arjun had to make her sit on the table and began opening the package.
The package was filled with papers, although Sari wanted to see what they were about she was more curios about the drawings and she quickly shuffled through the package to find the designs at the bottom in a separate cover.