After chatting for a while, Ling Zhenfei bid farewell to Old Master Qiu and left the Qiu Family. He went to Zhou Jian's car shop and got himself a motorcycle, then sped off towards Xishan Manor.

He hadn't been to Xishan Manor for a few days, and now it had changed. A fence had sprung up along the foundation of Xishan Manor. Although the wall wasn't high, it would still be effective in deterring thieves.

Once inside the manor, the first thing he did was gather Li Ermeng and Zhou Yun to discuss some matters.

"Here's the thing, Sis. I plan to expand our operations at Xishan Manor. The speed of building the greenhouses is a bit slow, and we can't wait for them to be completed to start developing. So, I'm thinking of converting the forest behind the manor into a chicken farm."

"What? Zhenfei, did I hear you right? Turning the forest into a chicken farm? I've never heard of anyone raising chickens in a forest." Li Ermeng was quite surprised by Ling Zhenfei's idea, as he had never heard of raising chickens in a forest.

"Yeah, Zhenfei. I've seen chicken farms on TV, and they are all in greenhouses or similar structures, with automated feeding systems. Who raises chickens in a forest?" Zhou Yun also felt uneasy.

"Don't worry, you guys. My idea is well-founded. The chickens you see on TV are meat chickens. They grow fast but aren't worth much. I want to raise pheasants. They look good and taste delicious."

"Is it doable? We've never raised those before." Li Ermeng was still a bit hesitant.

"Relax, Brother Er Meng. They're not much different from regular chickens, just that they look different. If we raise these pheasants well, I can sell a single pheasant for the price of a pig." Ling Zhenfei was very confident in his idea. The vegetables grown from seeds soaked in Spiritual Water were delicious. He couldn't wait to try chickens raised with Spiritual Water.

"Alright, we trust you. I'll go research right away and fence the area. We can't let those pheasants escape." Li Ermeng trusted Ling Zhenfei. If he could sell vegetables at five times the price, then selling a pheasant for the price of a pig wasn't impossible. He was a straightforward man who acted immediately.

"Sis, find a couple of knowledgeable people to buy chicks. Make sure to pick the best ones, don't go for cheap." Ling Zhenfei instructed.

"Alright, Zhenfei. I'll get someone to buy them right away."

Zhou Yun looked at Ling Zhenfei happily, as if she hadn't seen him in a long time.

"What's up, Sis? Is there something on my face?"

"No, nothing. It's just that you seem to have lost weight over the past few days." Zhou Yun said, feeling a bit concerned.

"Sis, I haven't lost weight. I've been eating and living well in the city. Don't worry about me. How are the vegetables in the greenhouse?"

"They've all been planted. The fastest-growing ones have already sprouted today and should be up by tomorrow."

"Good. Some reporters will be coming for an interview in the next couple of days. Say nice things when they come. Once it's printed in the newspapers, our Xishan Manor vegetables will be booming again."

"Really? That's great! We've been pouring all our money into infrastructure and haven't made any profits. We're running low on funds."

"Sis, if you need money, just let me know. Your brother isn't short on cash right now."

Even though Ling Zhenfei said this, his bank card was nearly empty after giving 1.5 million to Liu Benchang. He was racking his brains to come up with some quick cash.

"Zhenfei, everything here is settled. You should go home and check on Lingxiu. She's been asking about you these past couple of days. Although you're busy in the city, you can't forget about her."

"I know, Sis." Ling Zhenfei was aware that Zhou Yun had long considered He Lingxiu as his future wife.

But Ling Zhenfei was conflicted. He and He Lingxiu had grown up together, and she was indeed a skillful and beautiful girl. He liked her very much, but his feelings were more familial. The thought of marrying her left him a bit uneasy, as they were too familiar with each other.

After surveying the manor, everything seemed steady. With the ongoing infrastructure development, the number of people in the manor had increased significantly. Most of them were from the village, just as he had instructed: don't be afraid to spend money, hire more people for faster development.

Most of the workers at the manor were local villagers, often couples like Zhang Qin and Zhao Shuang. They treated the manor as their own home, working more diligently.

Instead of returning home, Ling Zhenfei rode his motorcycle directly to He Lingxiu's house. There were a few cars parked in front, likely from other villages. Lingxiu's medical skills had improved, though she was still a bit inexperienced.

As Ling Zhenfei walked in, he suddenly heard arguing from within Lingxiu's courtyard. The voices were familiar, so he quickly used his Perspective Eye to see inside.

In the courtyard, a group of people was pushing and shoving each other. Ling Zhenfei recognized Village Chief Wang Changhe and Liu Qinglian. They were tussling with He Lingxiu's father, He Laogen, while others tried to mediate. Lingxiu was anxiously standing aside, helpless.

Seeing Wang Changhe and Liu Qinglian, Ling Zhenfei instantly knew they were up to no good, especially Wang Changhe, who was notorious for his crooked schemes. Unsure of what was happening, Ling Zhenfei held back, wanting to understand the situation first.

The conflict seemed to have just started. The crowd eventually managed to pull those involved apart.

"Everyone, listen to me. He Lingxiu does not have a medical license. She's just a countryside quack who makes things worse. Now someone might die because of her." Wang Changhe looked angry as he addressed the crowd, trying to incite them.

"Village Chief, that's not right. Lingxiu has been great at treating illnesses. Anyone with a headache or fever goes to her, and she cures them. How could she cause death?" someone questioned Wang Changhe. Everyone in nearby villages knew of Lingxiu's skills.

"Facts speak louder than words. I'm not denying Lingxiu's skills in treating minor ailments, but even big hospitals make mistakes. And now, something has happened. No one can argue against it."

"Village Chief Wang, what's going on? We just got here and don't know what happened." A neighbor who had just arrived asked for clarification.

A lot of people had gathered. Rural folks loved to watch the commotion. News of events in the village spread faster than radio or newspapers, and soon a crowd had formed.

Ling Zhenfei hid, unnoticed by the crowd, but he saw clearly that Wang Quan's gang, along with some thugs, were there, blending into the crowd. He suspected they had planned this in advance.

The villagers had arrived so quickly, probably because a thug like Ma Ergou had tipped them off.

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