"How can we not argue? With so many people, our daily expenses are twenty to thirty thousand. Can I not be anxious?" Zhou Yun said from the side.

"Don't worry. Once Xishan Manor is fully built, two hundred people won't even be enough. So the question now is how to arrange these people during this period. I've thought of a few ways."

"First, each group absorbs some people. Zhang Duo's forest group is about to start work. Zhang Duo, how many people do you need?"

Zhang Duo thought for a moment and said, "I just need a dozen people."

Ling Zhenfei shook his head and said, "I'll give you twenty people. Speed up the progress. If someone isn't competent, replace them. If they slack off, note them down. If they still don't perform after being moved to two different places, then just fire them."

"Okay, I got it," Zhang Duo nodded, then sat back down.

"Zhou Qun, you are in charge of fish farming. How many people do you need?" Ling Zhenfei asked Zhou Qun.

Zhou Qun, who had been at a city ornamental fish base, had been specially called back by Ling Zhenfei today.

Zhou Qun thought for a moment, stood up, and said, "I need twenty people too. I guarantee that more people will mean better results."

Ling Zhenfei nodded and said, "I trust you."

Ling Zhenfei then looked at Sun Liqing and said, "Elder Sun, what about you? You've added several greenhouses. You probably need manpower too."

Sun Liqing laughed and said, "I'm the smartest here. I already asked Zhou Yun for people yesterday. For the newly added and those about to be added, I need fifty people total. If anyone is not satisfactory, I'll return them right away."

Ling Zhenfei laughed, "That's settled then. We're left with a hundred or so people. I want to find someone to manage the breeding of chickens, ducks, and wild boars for the manor. Do you have any recommendations?"

While asking, Ling Zhenfei looked at Zhou Qun, who had more experience in this area.

"One of my seniors actually wants to join our manor. But since the manor doesn't lack people, I felt embarrassed to bring it up. Should I call him?"

Ling Zhenfei said, "Why hesitate? How many seniors do you have? Bring a few more over."

Zhou Qun laughed, "Quality over quantity. Too many people also mean higher expenses."

Everyone at the table laughed at this. Indeed, it was the truth. But talents need competition to improve productivity and make progress. While it's not necessary now, future competition will be inevitable.

"We need about twenty people for livestock farming. This leaves eighty to ninety people unassigned. Any suggestions?"

Chen Qian asked curiously, "What about the security department? Shouldn't they also need people?"

Ling Zhenfei said, "I've already found a person in charge for the security team. He'll bring some people over. We only need a few village people to assist. Not many people are needed."

"Also, I've got someone specialized in accounting to take over. My sister-in-law will have an easier time managing the company's human resources. In a few days, I will take her out for some training."

This decision surprised Zhou Yun, "Must we go out for training? Can't we stay?"

Ling Zhenfei smiled and said, "Not only you, but everyone else will also go. Each department manager will learn the most advanced management experience and relevant theories. This training is necessary."

Everyone glanced at each other, clearly having their own thoughts. Some liked to go out for training, and some didn't. This was understandable.

"The main business for the manor now is vegetable planting in greenhouses. Brother Er Meng, the greenhouses are being professionally built. Your next crucial task is to gather the remaining people to level the recently rented land and plan it out."

"With so much land now, we must put it to use as soon as possible. We're in a tough spot now, and every place needs money."

"The manor's construction requires a lot of money, but I believe personnel wages are also an issue. Only by turning this land into money quickly can we avoid being so passive."

Li Ermeng stood up and assured, "Don't worry. I'll do my best to make good use of the rented land and quickly turn it into money."

After dividing up the personnel, the meeting ended. Sun Liqing, Zhang Duo, and Li Ermeng, who enjoyed drinking, stayed behind. Ling Zhenfei and the others left early.

On the way, Zhou Yun suddenly asked Ling Zhenfei, "Isn't it a bit wasteful to invest so much money?"

Zhou Yun wasn't wrong. Ling Zhenfei had already invested several billion into the manor, and even that might not be enough. With that money, life could be very comfortable.

"Sister-in-law, making money is relatively easy for me now. If it were just for a worry-free life, that would be very simple. But my vision is different. I want you to live a different life."

Zhou Yun seemed to recall something, and a look of astonishment flashed in her eyes. "Zhenfei, are you doing all this for...?"

Before Zhou Yun finished, Ling Zhenfei nodded and said, "Yes, sister-in-law. Perhaps you haven't mentioned it for many years, but I remember it very clearly. Even after all these years, I've never forgotten."

Saying this, Ling Zhenfei fell into deep thought. Zhou Yun was very beautiful. Whether in terms of appearance or behavior, she was different from other rural women.

This difference wasn't something that formed overnight but was cultivated over a long period, ingrained deep in her bones.

Now, managing such a large enterprise as Xishan Manor, Zhou Yun handled every position exceedingly well. This was no coincidence.

When Xishan Manor just started developing, there was no Chen Qian, no billions in funds. Ling Zhenfei wasn't at the manor for long periods; the whole manor was supported by Zhou Yun alone.

Whether signing contracts with suppliers, coordinating manor personnel, or managing finances, Zhou Yun did it all without any major issues, proving she was not an ordinary person.

If it had been a typical rural woman, she would've been overwhelmed just seeing hundreds of thousands to millions in funds.

But Zhou Yun was different. Managing Xishan Manor's accounts, handling billions in funds, she did it as if it were routine. This wasn't something a typical rural woman could do.

Zhou Yun could do all this because of her inherent nobility. She wasn't an ordinary person to begin with.

Actually, Zhou Yun had a very prestigious background. She was the daughter of the prominent Zhou Family, which had several listed companies and vast industries. They were well-known throughout the Jiangnan Region and even all of Huaxia Country.

With such a wealthy family, Zhou Yun was doted on since childhood, living like a princess. Her speech, the people she met, and the things she did were all held to very strict standards.

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