"Look, this will be our meeting room. Isn't it spacious? Once the interior is finished and the big chairs are added, just think how comfortable it will be."

Chen Qian said with a laugh, pointing at one of the meeting rooms.

Ling Zhenfei nodded in great satisfaction. After waiting for so many days, his wish had finally been fulfilled. Even though he still had to wait a few more days to move in, he was somewhat impatient.

Chen Qian led Ling Zhenfei from room to room, providing explanations about the purpose of each. He had designed the blueprints himself, so he knew the construction and function of each space like the back of his hand.

"By the way, do you see those villas over there? One of them is yours. Pick one."

Chen Qian pointed toward the distant villas. Ling Zhenfei also looked in the direction of the villas.

The newly planned office area was located between the current Xishan Manor and the lake, to the north of the lake, while those villas had reached the lake's western shore.

With the lake in front and Xi Shan behind, the scenery was truly splendid, just the atmosphere Ling Zhenfei loved.

Ling Zhenfei thought for a moment and said, "I like peace and quiet, so I'll take that one at the very back."

Chen Qian burst into laughter, "I knew you would like that one. Well, it's also a good choice. I'll pick the one next to yours then, we can be neighbors. Ha-ha."

Both men chuckled as they talked, and Chen Qian said, "Wait a bit longer. Once I've finished decorating the villas, then we can move in."

"That's pretty fast. By the way, how's the resort area doing?" Ling Zhenfei asked, as his time in the manor was short, so he really didn't know much about the resort area.

Chen Qian replied, "It's okay, just that the underwater hotel is a bit problematic. The glass needs to be imported and might take some time, no rush, we'll wait patiently."

Ling Zhenfei and Chen Qian chatted for a while, then slowly made their way back.

"By the way, Brother Chu and Sister Li Ru are coming over today. Drop your work tonight, and we'll have a good drink."

Chen Qian was startled, "Aren't they leaving today?"

"No, they're staying here now."

"That's really rare, they seldom settle down at a place." Chen Qian said, somewhat surprised.

"That's why we must drink till we drop." The two said as they walked back to the manor together.

Chen Qian was quite busy; as soon as he got back to the manor, he began working. With nothing much to do, Ling Zhenfei just wandered around inside the manor, observing the changes, and sometimes giving directions to the workmen.

The manor's several large greenhouses were laid out in sequence, already showing a considerable scale, yet the workers were still doing overtime to continue the construction, and a few greenhouses had already begun to take shape.

At that moment, Ling Zhenfei saw Zhou Yun, who was jotting something down in a notebook.

"What's the matter sister-in-law? You seem unhappy today."

Zhou Yun smiled upon seeing Ling Zhenfei, "Only you could be happy every day, being a hands-off boss must be nice."

Ling Zhenfei took Zhou Yun's hand, "Look at you, sister-in-law, speaking like that. Did I tire you out? You don't need to work this hard. Once our staff dormitory is up, we can have Zi Xuan do the accounts, and you'll have an easier time."

Zhou Yun said helplessly, "It's not about the work. I think our manor needs a change now. Our output has increased, but the prices have dropped."

Ling Zhenfei was taken aback, "Our prices have dropped?"

Zhou Yun nodded and said, "Potatoes are selling for two yuan on the market, and our prices were about eight times the market rate, but now they can only fetch up to seven times at most."

"So, what's the reason then?" Ling Zhenfei asked, astonished.

Zhou Yun thought for a moment and said, "The first reason is that our vegetable production has increased, and our daily supply is enough to meet the needs of high-end restaurants in Binyang City, so some vegetables we can't sell and have to slightly lower the price to sell."

"The second reason is that some high-end restaurants intentionally press down the price, they think our price is too high, affecting their income."

"The third is that there are high-end restaurants that are actually cancelling their orders for our vegetables."

After hearing Zhou Yun's three analyses, Ling Zhenfei was stunned, "Are you saying that at this time, there are still restaurants that cancel their orders for our vegetables?"

Zhou Yun nodded and said, "Yes, it's very strange, and it's not just one."

Ling Zhenfei found this odd. Previously, due to Xishan Manor's limited production, everyone was scrambling to sign contracts with him to buy vegetables from Xishan Manor.

Now, as Xishan Manor's reputation was gradually getting known, it was incomprehensible how any restaurant would do such a thing. Cancelling orders from Xishan Manor was simply cutting off their own nose to spite their face.

At that moment, Zhou Yun's phone suddenly rang. She picked it up, looked at it, and then answered the call.

After speaking a few words, Zhou Yun hung up the phone.

"Today, the chairman of Fengming Group personally came to our manor seeking cooperation. His secretary just called to say he would arrive very soon," Zhou Yun said.

"What's Fengming Group?" Ling Zhenfei had never heard of Fengming Group before.

Zhou Yun explained, "Fengming Group is a very famous big group. Although it was established recently, Fengming Group has significant backing and should not be underestimated."

"Moreover, Fengming Group's main business is catering and sports, and they also dabble in real estate. They have offices and businesses in major cities across the country."

"That's impressive. If they're discussing cooperation with us, we should definitely secure this deal," he said.

Zhou Yun sighed slightly, "That's true, but I think the fact that their chairman came personally means he definitely has a purpose, so I want you to handle the pricing negotiations."

"Our Xishan Manor's vegetable prices can increase, but they must not decrease. If they drop, it would be difficult to raise them again," she continued.

After thinking for a moment, Zhou Yun said, "Alright, since you're here today, let's do it together."

"Good, I am actually eager to see what kind of person this chairman of Fengming Group is," Zhenfei declared.

Just then, Ling Zhenfei's phone rang, and he hurriedly picked it up when he saw it was Chu He calling.

"Brother Ling, the situation is that my flight is delayed. I may be a bit later than expected; just be ready for dinner with us,"

"No worries, Brother Chu, I will be waiting for you at the manor," he responded.

After hanging up the phone, Ling Zhenfei felt somewhat helpless. He had hoped to meet Chu He and Li Ru earlier, but now that plan was spoiled.

Zhou Yun was jotting something down on paper, seemingly calculating accounts again.

"Sister-in-law, did you mention that matter to Ling Xiu last time?"

Upon hearing Ling Zhenfei's words, Zhou Yun stopped her actions, her expression slightly bewildered: "I've been so busy here. I haven't had the time. Besides, I haven't seen Ling Xiu either, so I haven't spoken to her yet."

Zhou Yun looked at Ling Zhenfei and said, "Besides, if I really had talked to Ling Xiu, do you think the village would still be this calm? It would have turned upside down already."

Ling Zhenfei felt somewhat helpless, not knowing what would be the right thing to do. He didn't want to hurt He Lingxiu, but failing to tell her was hurting her the most.

"I'm also not sure if asking you to tell her was right."

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