"Brother, are you asleep?" Guoguo's pleasant voice came from the other end of the phone.

"What's up, Guoguo? It's so late, why are you calling?" Ling Zhenfei asked.

Guoguo said, "I've been away from you for so long. It's really hard on you. If it weren't for them being together today, I wouldn't have left."

"Work is important, so focus on your work. Whatever you do, make sure you do it to the best of your ability."

Guoguo said, "Don't worry, Brother. I'll definitely do well."

The two chatted for a while, and Guoguo finally felt a bit sleepy. They said goodnight and hung up the phone.

Ling Zhenfei smiled inwardly as he entered his cultivation practice. He still placed great importance on his cultivation. Although night practice now only contributes a tiny increase in strength, it's better than nothing.

Moreover, the greatest benefit of cultivation is that it enhances the body's recuperative abilities, keeping it in the best condition and also promoting overall health and wellness.

Perhaps due to the fatigue of the day, Jiang Hui did not come over. Ling Zhenfei knew that as the general manager, Jiang Hui had been very tired lately.

The next morning, Ling Zhenfei went to the restaurant to have breakfast.

Every morning, the Xi Shan Restaurant offers breakfast. In terms of breakfast, Jiang Hui is quite talented, making many changes to incorporate local specialties.

Combining Guangzong's dim sum, Jiangnan's pastries, various congee shops, and even trendy items like pizza.

Due to the generally low prices of breakfast, many people are drawn to Xi Shan Restaurant for their morning meal.

Of course, the most popular breakfast item is the buns made from Xishan Manor's vegetables, which are simply delicious.

There are also various kinds of congee, which are excellent. Ling Zhenfei particularly enjoys drinking congee, such as preserved egg and lean meat porridge.

While having congee, he ordered a few buns and two cold dishes; all were very tasty. As he was eating, Bai Ling arrived, ordering only a bowl of congee and two tea eggs.

"Any plans for today?" Bai Ling asked Ling Zhenfei.

Ling Zhenfei replied, "Nothing important today. The restaurant isn't offering discounts or Heart-Talk Fruits today, so we'll see how many people come to eat."

"A new shop always has to go through a period of low foot traffic, but Xi Shan Restaurant's online reputation is already quite good; it's almost legendary, so people will surely come to try it out," Bai Ling said.

Ling Zhenfei agreed with Bai Ling's other words. Once customers come to eat, they won't forget Xi Shan Restaurant, and they will likely become regular patrons.

"By the way, you mentioned you have to visit Elder Min today," Bai Ling reminded him.

With this reminder, Ling Zhenfei remembered he had an appointment with Elder Minhang today. Yesterday at dinner, Elder Minhang seemed to have something to say but held back, indicating he had something difficult to express.

"Yes, looks like I'll have to visit Elder Min's house tonight. To be honest, I'm quite looking forward to visiting the home of such a culinary master."

The two of them found a spot to observe, and one couldn't help but notice that the influence of Xi Shan Restaurant was indeed very significant; it was already full before eleven o'clock.

People came just to dine, specifically for Xi Shan Restaurant, knowing how hard it is to get a seat, so they arrived early.

Ling Zhenfei was very pleased, and he agreed when people approached him for an autograph or photo.

Right then, He Lingxiu called, saying that everything was settled on her side and asked if Ling Zhenfei planned to go to Modu to find her.

Ling Zhenfei thought for a moment; if He Lingxiu came from the Northwest, it would take at least a day to get there, so he decided against it. "Lingxiu, as soon as you finish up there, hurry home. It's almost the New Year, and you should prepare a bit."

"Hmm, I called my dad today. The New Year's supplies at home are almost ready."

Ling Zhenfei said, "Also tell Chunyu that if Sister-in-law is out, have her go home to help out. If you have time, help tidy up. I'll be back soon too."

"Got it, Brother Afei. We'll head back to Qinghe Village and wait for you."

"Hurry back; you've been away so long, I'm sure everyone misses you. Don't forget to bring something for your dad, now that you're earning, you can provide him with a good life," said Ling Zhenfei.

Ling Zhenfei knew how difficult it had been for He Laogen to raise He Lingxiu this far. Now that she could earn money, she had the ability to ensure he lived comfortably.

Actually, Qinghe Village is doing quite well now. Those working with Ling Zhenfei at Xishan Manor earn a decent income, their work hasn't changed, but they earn more, which is desirable for everyone.

Ling Zhenfei knew that there was a lot of work in the village, especially as the year was drawing to a close. He felt being a village head in name only wasn't great, but there wasn't much he could do.

Even if he didn't return, Qinghe Village was very grateful to him because he helped them have a better life.

Originally, the families in this small village had a very limited income, with some even facing poverty for years.

Earlier, if a family had an annual income of ten thousand yuan, it was considered very good. Now it's different. At Xishan Manor, meals are included daily, and monthly earnings are three to four thousand yuan.

If two family members worked at Xishan Manor, they would earn seven to eight thousand a month, which is quite substantial. Even those not working at the manor receive annual dividends due to land ownership.

The dividends may not be much to speak of, but the money Ling Zhenfei pays for renting their land adds up, making their village the envy of the surrounding areas.

Young women from other places are eager to marry into Qinghe Village, so everyone is very grateful to Ling Zhenfei.

In fact, Ling Zhenfei did all this as a way to give back to his village. He had a tough upbringing, and the villagers were always there to help him.

Now that he was capable, he naturally wanted to help people in his village.

"Understood, Brother Afei. Once we get to Binyang, we'll buy the things first and then take the bus back," He Lingxiu said with a smile.

Ling Zhenfei said, "Now that you're earning, and I'm also making money, don't be too frugal. While it's necessary not to be wasteful, life doesn't have to be that tight. If you don't have enough money, just ask me."

"Got it, Brother Afei. With the money I have now, I've never seen so much since I was little."

No matter which hospital He Lingxiu went to, they would share significant income with her, even her consultation fees alone brought in tens of thousands annually.

In He Lingxiu's eyes, that was a fortune. When treating patients in Qinghe Village, she often made little to no money, so this daily income of tens of thousands was indeed overwhelming for her.

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