Ling Zhenfei could only tell the truth, "That's right, I have a batch of extremely precious herbal seeds, and they're all seeds of herbs that have gone extinct. You know I'm a doctor, so I'm very clear about the value of herbs. Among them, there are even Spiritual Medicines that can bring the dead back to life. So, if these herbs really could be grown in the future, the value of just one could match the annual output value of Xishan Manor."

After hearing this, Chen Qian inhaled sharply, his mouth agape with astonishment. Being a smart man, he understood the lengths to which wealthy people would go to preserve their lives, and thus the value of the Spiritual Medicine could be said to be immeasurable.

"So, you're planning to plant these herbs around Xi Shan and Xianling Mountain?"

Ling Zhenfei nodded with a smile, "That's right, this is my plan. Is it somewhat surprising?"

"Of course, I'm surprised. I'm just now realizing that I don't understand you at all. You have so many secrets, each more astonishing than the last."

Ling Zhenfei was very pleased to see Chen Qian's shock – it was always good to have something to hold over someone as smart as Chen Qian. If he were smarter than everyone else, if no one could keep him in check, it would become very troublesome later on.

"Alright, I've said what I should say. Now it's your turn. Tell me about your plan."

Ling Zhenfei knew that Chen Qian always had his own plans, and although they might be different from his own, they were certainly not inferior.

Chen Qian pointed to the blueprint on the table, saying, "Then let me talk about this part to the south of Xishan Manor – the piece of land you just acquired. It has lakes, mountains, and flat land. My plan is to build a resort mountain villa."

Ling Zhenfei was a little taken aback and asked, "Then wouldn't it conflict with the eco-friendly inn on Xi Shan?"

Chen Qian shook his head, "Of course not. In fact, they can complement each other. The mountain resort can offer many services such as accommodation, dining, and recreation. Being so close to our Xishan Manor, guests can eat food from our Manor, take a stroll in the village, and if they want to climb the mountain, they can do that too. You have to understand that not everyone likes to climb all the way up to Xi Shan to stay."

"Then how do you intend to position the leisure inn on Xi Shan?"

"The positioning is very simple. Xi Shan needs environmental protection, so there will be many restrictions. The target will mainly be the high-end demographic from the city—people who live under high stress and seek time-out in the mountains to relax peacefully. I'm planning to construct the inn completely from timber, eco-friendly, nestled within the forest, making guests not want to leave once they arrive," asserted Chen Qian with confidence.

"Not bad, keep going," Ling Zhenfei felt Chen Qian's planning was good.

"That's it. I've more or less said what I wanted to," stated Chen Qian.

However, Ling Zhenfei found it hard to believe that Chen Qian produced such a large map merely for these few plans; he didn't buy it. In his view, such planning from Chen Qian was too modest, differing from what he had envisioned.

By then, it was already late, and it had long since turned dark outside. The workers who had been laboring outdoors had finished for the day.

Bai Lin knocked on the door before coming in with a food container, bringing in seven or eight dishes and, afterward, someone else delivered a case of beer.

Knowing that Ling Zhenfei and Chen Qian were discussing matters, Bai Lin didn't dare to interrupt. After delivering the food, he hurriedly exited, making sure to close the door behind him.

Ling Zhenfei and Chen Qian, having talked for such a lengthy time, were both hungry. They moved to another table without any formality, opened a bottle of beer each, and began drinking.

The two men clinked their glasses and emptied them in one gulp, continuing their conversation about the topics they had been discussing while sipping their beer.

After a few bottles, Ling Zhenfei asked Chen Qian, "Do you have any other plans? I know there must be more than just this."

Chen Qian laughed, "How could you tell?"

"You prepared such a large map but only discussed such a small potion of Xishan Manor's planning with me. I don't quite believe that's all," Ling Zhenfei admitted candidly.

"That's right, you've caught on. I do have a grand plan, but it's a bit early to discuss it now. Let's focus on making what we talked about a reality first. We must take things step by step and not rush," Chen Qian replied.

"With our talk today, have you already decided what Xishan Manor shall become?" Ling Zhenfei probed.

Chen Qian nodded, "More or less, but we still have too much to do. For instance, the management of Xishan Manor is far too informal now; it hardly qualifies as a family workshop. We should set up a company immediately and run everything according to standard corporate practices."

"Then what do you think are the aspects of Xishan Manor that need to be changed right now?" Ling Zhenfei was intrigued and had some ideas of his own, but he was keen to know Chen Qian's thoughts.

Chen Qian paused momentarily and then said, "Certainly human resource management. We must hire the most professional personnel, and for technical issues, we need the best people for execution. Responsibilities must be well-defined. For example, Sister-in-law Zhou Yun is currently overseeing too many things, and they're complex. She's incredibly busy all day, which means she needs someone to assist her, such as a specialist in accounting for financial matters."

"Are you saying the current management staff is not professional?" Ling Zhenfei understood what Chen Qian meant, even though he was speaking somewhat delicately for courtesy's sake.

With a slight embarrassment on his face, Chen Qian admitted, "Yes, that's the case. Sister-in-law Zhou Yun is indeed capable, but with the Manor's current small scale and limited funds, she can manage. However, if our Manor grows quickly, daily financial inflows and outflows will become incredibly complicated, and a single accountant simply won't be able to cope."

"Of course, Sister-in-law Zhou Yun also takes care of contract signing. She's very talented in that regard, but I still hope she can further her education, which would benefit both her and the company. The company will cover the cost of her training. Moreover, people like Li Ermeng and Zhou Qun, despite their experience and techniques, have somewhat outdated ideas; they also need to pursue further training."

Ling Zhenfei realized that Chen Qian was incredibly thorough in his thinking. He indirectly expressed dissatisfaction with the current personnel of the Manor while not outright dismissing the entire current management. Instead, he sought a way to integrate them, which was very commendable.

"Arrange everything yourself, you're the professional and I trust you," Ling Zhenfei was extremely pleased with Chen Qian. Not only was Chen Qian intelligent, but he also didn't abuse his intellect and was open to others' opinions, was tactful in speech and action, and managed everything meticulously yet harbored great ambition. This combination was incredibly rare.

Chen Qian didn't lack money, it was evident. In fact, from his actions, it was clear that he wasn't doing all this for the money, but rather for the enjoyment of the process, the journey of turning a small manor into a nationally, even globally renowned enterprise—a legacy for the ages.

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