Chapter 1628 1628: Fortune 500
Chapter 1628 1628: Fortune 500
The current office is truly what you would call an office, with all facilities completely equipped. The most important thing is the atmosphere inside, which is nothing short of a Fortune 500 company.
Zhou Yun is especially busy, with many decisions requiring her approval.
As soon as Ling Zhenfei walked in, everyone greeted him warmly.
The office was so large that it reminded Ling Zhenfei of his previous work experience at Lin's Group.
There were many new faces he had never seen before.
Back when Xishan Manor first opened, hiring two accountants was quite challenging as they were reluctant to work at such a remote location.
But now, countless people are lining up, eager to join Xi Shan Group.
Everyone knows the good salaries and benefits that Xi Shan Group offers; entering Xishan Manor is akin to striking gold.
As Chunyu entered Zhou Yun's office, she excitedly announced, "Sister-in-law, my brother is back."
Zhou Yun, who was reviewing some documents, quickly stood up upon hearing Chunyu's words. Tears welled up in her eyes when she saw Ling Zhenfei standing at the door.
So much had happened while Ling Zhenfei was away, especially with the incident in Tangcheng and Ling Zhenfei's imprisonment, which nearly devastated Zhou Yun.
Seeing Ling Zhenfei standing before her now filled her heart with joy.
Zhou Yun ran over and hugged Ling Zhenfei tightly.
She cried in his arms for a while before he comforted her.
"I won't allow you to leave again. If something happens to you, what will Chunyu and I do?" Zhou Yun implored.
Ling Zhenfei replied, "Alright, alright, I won't go anywhere. I'll stay here and keep you company."
Zhou Yun playfully hit him and said to Chunyu, "Watch over your brother, don't let him go missing again, okay?"
Chunyu laughed and said, "Got it, sister-in-law. I'll make sure to keep an eye on him for you."
After chatting for a while, Zhou Yun finally calmed down from the initial flurry of seeing Ling Zhenfei.
Since they had to discuss business matters, Chunyu, feeling bored, decided to leave.
Having been away for quite some time, Ling Zhenfei wasn't very familiar with the current state of the group.
Zhou Yun said, "The plans you laid out for the group before you left were so extensive that I've been struggling to keep up. Luckily, you're back now to make a lot of decisions."
Ling Zhenfei smiled, "So, sister-in-law, tell me what's bothering you. Why is it so troublesome to return?"
Zhou Yun replied, "I won't even start with the Xi Shan Fan Festival, that's been enough of a headache."
Ling Zhenfei responded, "The fan festival is quite simple. You don't have to worry about that; I've taken care of most of it on my return."
Zhou Yun continued, "Next up is the ranch you planned. It's been confirmed operational, and some cattle and sheep have already been sold at our restaurants."
Ling Zhenfei said, "That's good news! What's there to be concerned about?"
Zhou Yun said, "The department wants to expand the ranch's size. What do you suggest we do?"
Ling Zhenfei pondered and asked, "What's your opinion, sister-in-law?"
Zhou Yun said, "Their head claims the ranch is too small, affecting the quality of cattle and sheep, but expanding it isn't easy. Are we supposed to buy out the whole village?"
Zhou Yun continued, "Increasing the size of the ranch would inevitably lead to more cattle and sheep, which would bring up issues regarding sales."
Ling Zhenfei thought for a moment and said, "We could expand the ranch but only slightly increase the number of cattle and sheep."
Zhou Yun said, "Why do you think so oddly? If the ranch expands, wouldn't having the same number of cattle and sheep be a waste?"
Ling Zhenfei explained, "You can't think like that, sister-in-law. It's like spinach: elsewhere, it's 1 Yuan a pound, but ours is 8 Yuan a pound. Why the big difference? It's because of our superior quality.
The same applies to our cattle and sheep. Others sell for 30 Yuan a pound, ours sell for 150 Yuan. Why's there such a difference? Because our quality is better, better in all these specifics."
Zhou Yun gazed at Ling Zhenfei, still somewhat puzzled, but her eyes soon softened as she said, "Alright, we'll do as you say."
Ling Zhenfei continued, "Tell me what else is troubling you, and I'll solve everything at once."
Zhou Yun said, "There's also the issue with your distillery. I've had Xi Shan Restaurant stop using its wine."
Ling Zhenfei was surprised, "What happened to the distillery?"
Zhou Yun explained, "The wine produced there is very inconsistent. Sometimes it's excellent, and sometimes not. Some customers have complained."
Ling Zhenfei asked, "Who's in charge of the distillery now?"
This distillery was actually a small-scale workshop meant to supply Xi Shan Group internally. Initially, it was just something Zhang Duo did in his spare time, producing some 'Hundred Flowers Drunk.'
Zhou Yun particularly liked the taste of 'Hundred Flowers Drunk,' as did Ling Zhenfei, so they had Zhang Duo establish this little workshop.
The workshop-produced wine was also called 'Hundred Flowers Drunk,' but it was solely for Xi Shan Restaurant.
Initially, the flavor was really good; no one could have foreseen the issues that arose later.
Of course, you can't serve poor-quality wine to customers, or you'll ruin the reputation of Xi Shan Restaurant.
Zhou Yun said, "The current person in charge is someone named Wang Chunsheng. He's a seasoned expert in the winemaking industry, so there shouldn't be issues."
Ling Zhenfei responded, "You say there's no problem, yet the wine is problematic. Get Wang Chunsheng here, and I'll have a word with him."
Zhou Yun nodded and made a phone call.
Zhou Yun said, "He'll be here shortly."
Ling Zhenfei said, "In the meantime, is there anything else to discuss?"
Zhou Yun said, "There's also the issue with the retail demand for our Xishan Manor vegetables; some are asking to increase supply."
Ling Zhenfei asked, "What's the current production level at Xishan Manor?"
Zhou Yun replied, "The scale is steadily growing; naturally, so is the output. But with the opening of our new restaurants, the supply is already stretched thin."
Ling Zhenfei stated, "Then perhaps it's time to change our thinking. We must choose our vegetable suppliers wisely. For now, let's not increase supply; our output isn't that large to begin with."
Zhou Yun said, "I agree, but this is definitely a great opportunity to earn more."
Ling Zhenfei held Zhou Yun's hand and said, "Sister-in-law, remember the old Shen Country? Our lives are very good now, so money isn't as crucial for us.
Many people are counting on Xi Shan Group to make a living. It's not about how much money we make, but about how to sustain this prosperity."
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