Zhenfei glanced at Chen Qian. Chen Qian took out the contract and handed a copy to each person, then smiled and said, "This is the contract I've drafted. Everyone take a look."

Everyone took the contract and began to read it, their expressions very solemn as they read. The room was dead silent.

"President Chen, I have a question. The land leased to our villagers, with the rental fees, plus their salaries, plus the year-end dividends, isn't it a bit too much? If the whole village leases their land to Xishan Manor, can we bear this cost?"

Zhou Yun was the first to voice her concern. She paid close attention to these matters because the manor's affairs were closely tied to her. In terms of position, she was only below Zhenfei and Chen Qian in the manor.

Chen Qian nodded after hearing this and said, "Don't worry about that. I'm just afraid that some people won't lease their land to us. You've seen that the lease term is as long as seventy years, which is almost like they're selling the land to us. The rent is paid annually, so our pressure is very minimal."

"Think about it, our Xishan Manor vegetables are expensive. The prices are seven or eight times that of regular vegetables. No matter what we grow, we can't lose money. If we use greenhouses for everything, it would be even better."

Everyone nodded repeatedly after hearing this, agreeing with Chen Qian. This was a win-win model.

"President Chen, I have another question regarding management. The contract says the company has the right to dismiss employees. Most of our employees are from the village. If we fire them, won't this cause dissatisfaction among the villagers?" Sun Liqing asked with some concern.

Chen Qian replied helplessly, "There's no other way. It's true that they're from the village, but not everyone is equally hardworking and kind. What if they come to the manor and slack off? I can't support freeloaders."

He thought for a moment and said, "I'll give everyone one more chance at most. A first warning, a second dismissal. This is a matter of principle."

"What about the money for the elderly? This money doesn't create any profit for us. In this aspect, it is definitely a loss," Zhou Yun, who managed the finances, asked seriously.

Chen Qian nodded and said, "That's right. We give money to the elderly over sixty every quarter. It doesn't create any profit for us, but this matter is very important. It's a way to win people's hearts, much like how big companies do charity."

"Giving some money each quarter isn't a big deal. If you calculate how many people over sixty are there in Qinghe Village, there's no need to worry too much," Zhenfei reminded from the side.

The group discussed and debated various points. They proposed suggestions and made modifications, and finally, the draft of the contract was completed. Everyone was very satisfied after reviewing it, as it covered all the necessary aspects.

"President Chen, last time you mentioned recruiting some professional staff. Have you taken any action on this?" Zhenfei asked Chen Qian.

Chen Qian slapped his forehead, "I've been so focused on the construction of the manor that I completely forgot about the recruiting. Now that you're back, I'll leave this matter to you."

Zhenfei thought for a moment and said, "Alright, I'll take care of it. I'll start on it tomorrow."

After everything was discussed, the meeting finally ended, and Zhenfei walked home with Zhou Yun.

The road in the mountain village was pitch-black, with the sky dotted with stars. The moonlight shone on the village road, making everything look so surreal.

"Zhenfei, I feel like you're a bit different this time compared to before."

"How am I different?" Zhenfei asked in surprise.

Zhou Yun turned to look at Zhenfei and said, "I feel like you've matured a lot this time. It's like you've grown up."

Zhenfei didn't know how to respond. Perhaps, after experiencing life and death, he had indeed changed.

"Look at what you're saying. Of course, I have to grow up. I can't always be like a child."

Zhou Yun sighed and said, "Yes, the first time I saw you, you were still in high school, delicate and shy. Who would have thought you'd become so capable now."

As Zhou Yun spoke, Zhenfei also remembered the first time he saw Zhou Yun. At that time, Zhou Yun was his brother's bride, dressed in a red wedding gown, with light makeup. That image was something Zhenfei would never forget.

When Zhenfei saw her, he froze. It was the first time he understood what it meant to be a woman. He secretly vowed that when he grew up, he would marry a woman like Zhou Yun.

"Do you remember the first thing you said to me?" Zhou Yun asked with a mischievous smile.

Zhenfei was startled. He had been dazed when he saw Zhou Yun back then. How could he remember what he said?

"What did I say? I've forgotten," Zhenfei said awkwardly.

Zhou Yun laughed and said, "You looked at me blankly and said, 'When I grow up, I want to marry sister-in-law.'

Zhenfei felt a bit embarrassed. He had thought of marrying someone as beautiful as his sister-in-law, but in his haste, he had misspoken.

They looked at each other. Though it was dark, Zhenfei could see Zhou Yun clearly, but he didn't know if she could see him.

Zhou Yun was dressed in a white blouse and a women's suit jacket, looking very capable, like an urban Bai Ling, not at all like a rural woman.

Zhou Yun laughed, then suddenly cried out in surprise, her body toppling to the side.

The road in the mountain village was full of pits, and with the darkness and Zhou Yun wearing high heels, she stepped into a hole and fell.

Zhenfei was startled, but he reacted quickly, grabbing Zhou Yun's arm. However, he couldn't hold her, so he quickly embraced her to cushion her fall with his own body.

Thud!

Zhenfei hit the ground, with Zhou Yun held in his arms, landing on top of him instead of the ground.

Zhenfei clearly felt Zhou Yun freeze for a moment. Both of them were stunned. He could see Zhou Yun's beautiful face and her wide-open eyes.

Zhou Yun stared at him, her expression blank, not sure what she was thinking.

If it were someone else, they would have quickly stood up. But to Zhenfei's surprise, he had no thought of getting up, only shock filling his mind. Zhou Yun didn't seem to want to move either.

Of course, Zhenfei had feelings for Zhou Yun. This woman had supported him through school since high school. At that time, her husband had died. She could have left, having no real obligation to him, but she didn't.

Such a beautiful woman, if she wanted to remarry, she could find someone stretching from Binyang to the Capital City. Yet, Zhou Yun never did that. Over the years, Zhenfei couldn't fathom what kind of determination Zhou Yun had to support him through university.

The years of hardship had etched lines on Zhou Yun's face. It wasn't until Xishan Manor was built that she regained her former glory, becoming fashionable, beautiful, and intellectual, catching the eyes of countless men.

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