His current strength was at the Fourth Level of the Zhiyi state and he was about to break through to the fifth level.

Upon reaching the Zhiyi Boundary, even a small step of progress brought significant changes, so Ling Zhenfei was very happy.

On the other hand, the cultivation technique for Soul Passage had also undergone powerful changes, expanding the coverage of his Divine Sense significantly.

Early the next morning, before dawn, Ling Zhenfei got up early because today was the first day of vegetable procurement for the Green Apple Restaurant.

Because of time constraints, the Green Apple Restaurant would first use vegetables from Xishan Manor for its Binyang City branch before gradually expanding to surrounding cities' branches.

Although it was just the Binyang City Green Apple Restaurant, there were already more than thirty branches, which was not a small number. Thus, Ling Zhenfei arrived at the manor early for the first time to wait.

When Ling Zhenfei arrived at the manor, vehicles waiting for vegetables already filled the outside. Xishan Manor employees had already begun harvesting vegetables.

Xishan Manor used a rotation system, with a detailed list of who would wake early to harvest vegetables each day.

Today, the person in charge of the harvest and logistics was Sun Liqing. Though elderly, he was very robust, waking early each day, and often arriving early even when he was off duty to oversee things.

Having grown vegetables his whole life, Sun Liqing found purpose in his later years through Xishan Manor's vegetable cultivation, pouring his heart into the vegetables in these greenhouses.

Seeing the manor's vegetable harvest, Sun Liqing was very happy, especially today.

"Zhenfei, you're here," Sun Liqing said, surprised to see Ling Zhenfei.

"Elder Sun, I just signed a contract with the Green Apple Restaurant yesterday. Today, we're increasing the vegetables for more than thirty restaurants. Is that okay?"

Sun Liqing laughed, "Of course it's okay. Fengming Group withdrew from over twenty restaurants, and you immediately secured over thirty more. You're something else."

Ling Zhenfei laughed, "That's because the vegetables you grow are good. There's no other way about it."

The two laughed heartily.

The aroma of food wafted from Xishan Manor's restaurant. Despite the early hour, workers from nearby construction sites would line up here for meals when it got lighter.

The meals at Xishan Manor were made with vegetables grown on-site, the meat from the manor's poultry, and culinary techniques personally taught by Ling Zhenfei.

Even large pot dishes tasted excellent, akin to those of a star-rated restaurant, and were all-you-can-eat, making many workers very fond of the place.

Even the drivers delivering vegetables would eat breakfast at the restaurant before leaving after loading their goods.

Some villagers would come early to get food from Xishan Manor. Initially, the manor turned a blind eye, but with the increasing numbers, it became challenging for the manor to keep up.

A whole village's worth of people, along with construction workers, was too much for Xishan Manor's restaurant, which couldn't handle feeding thousands at once. So, eventually, they allowed only manor employees and truck drivers to eat for free.

When Ling Zhenfei entered the restaurant, he saw Bai Lin and a few chefs busy at work. Today was Bai Lin's morning shift.

Breakfast was rich, with soy milk, fried dough sticks, oil cakes, soy pudding with pickled vegetables, millet porridge, buns, and various other foods.

Ling Zhenfei grabbed a few portions and brought them back home, where Zhou Yun and others were already up.

In the yard, Chunyu was practicing a set of martial arts moves Ling Zhenfei didn't recognize but which looked pretty decent.

He Lingxiu was in the kitchen preparing breakfast for Zhou Yun when Ling Zhenfei quickly stopped them and showed the breakfast he brought.

The four of them sat down to eat breakfast together. He Lingxiu, who often ate at the Ling Family's home, felt completely at ease, as if she were at her own home.

Zhou Yun smiled, "This is how our family should eat together. I've always wanted this."

Ling Zhenfei knew what Zhou Yun meant but didn't respond, curious about what else she might say.

Zhou Yun looked at Ling Zhenfei, "Zhenfei, how did your talk with Lingxiu go yesterday? When are you getting married?"

Feeling shy, He Lingxiu lowered her head, remaining silent. Ling Zhenfei glanced at Zhou Yun, "Sister-in-law, you don't need to worry about this. Lingxiu and I have it sorted."

Zhou Yun said unhappily, "Sorted what out? Don't you dare think about bullying Lingxiu. Yesterday, I don't know what came over me, but you said those things. Do you think you're being fair to Lingxiu?"

Ling Zhenfei apologized, "I know I was wrong, sister-in-law. Please don't scold me. Let me handle it with Lingxiu, okay?"

Zhou Yun, angered, said, "You rascal, always bullying Lingxiu. If you dare let her down, I won't forgive you first."

He Lingxiu smiled faintly, "Sister-in-law, don't blame Brother Afei. We've already discussed it and have our plans."

Zhou Yun looked at He Lingxiu, "Lingxiu, I'm saying this for your own good. Don't be foolish. No matter what, get married first."

Ling Zhenfei had to endure a morning of Zhou Yun's political lecture before finally ending breakfast.

Zhou Yun and He Lingxiu went home first, worrying that He Laogen would start some confusion back home, then went to the manor.

When they left, only Ling Zhenfei and Chunyu remained at home.

"Brother, how was the set of martial arts moves I practiced just now?" Chunyu asked eagerly.

Ling Zhenfei thought for a moment, "Not bad. But where did you learn it from?"

Chunyu happily raised her arm, showing her bracelet.

"It's one of the secret manuscripts from the bell in the bracelet. There are many manuscripts. I don't even know which to start with."

Ling Zhenfei, knowing Chunyu was a cultivation fanatic, laughed, "Okay, take your time practicing. But remember, no matter how good you get at the moves, the cultivation of spiritual energy is crucial."

"Understood, brother. I'm heading to school now."

Chunyu, carrying her schoolbag, prepared to leave. Just before leaving, she suddenly turned and asked Ling Zhenfei, "Brother, who is my sister-in-law: the woman who slept in sister-in-law's room last time or Sister Lingxiu?"

Surprised by the question, Ling Zhenfei paused before answering, "Who do you like?"

Chunyu smiled, "I like Sister Lingxiu more."

Saying this, Chunyu turned and left. Though young, she seemed to understand everything.

Ling Zhenfei took a chair and sat under the strange tree he planted, contemplating his next steps. What he wanted most was to finish all the tasks and then head to the mountains to dig up the Rejuvenation Grass.

With the manor tasks completed after yesterday's Green Apple Restaurant contract signing, everything left could be handled by Chen Qian.

Online matters were managed by Bai Ling, his agent, sparing Ling Zhenfei a lot of trouble.

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