Chapter 183 - Expanding Channels

As soon as the call connected, Wu Kexin talked to Chen Yang about finding people.

Upon hearing that Wu Kexin had found Aunt Zhang and Wang Hong, Chen Yang immediately nodded in agreement.

After Chen Yang agreed, Wu Kexin immediately brought up the issue of salaries.

Chen Yang was silent for a moment, then said, “Let’s keep it the same as usual, make it a hundred yuan a day, thirty thousand for the month, and then add some benefits on top of that, let’s just make it thirty-five hundred.”

“Ah?

A monthly salary of thirty-five hundred?”

On the other end of the line, Wu Kexin froze for a second upon hearing Chen Yang offer a salary of thirty-five hundred directly.

She would have definitely questioned why Chen Yang was offering so much if Aunt Wang and Aunt Zhang weren’t there.

Even though she didn’t say it, Chen Yang still guessed what she was thinking.

“That’s right, thirty-five hundred.

We’re all fellow villagers, and if they come to help me, I can’t mistreat them,” Chen Yang answered with a laugh.

“Alright, I’ll take your word for it; if there’s nothing else, I’m going to hang up now.”

“Mm, bye.”

After they finished talking, both of them hung up the phone, and Chen Yang continued driving his electric tricycle toward the county.

Back home, Aunt Wang and Aunt Zhang were thrilled upon hearing that Chen Yang was willing to pay them a salary of thirty-five hundred.

“Mayor, Yang Zi is offering a salary that’s too high!

When I came here, I figured it would be around two thousand…” Wang Hong said to Wu Kexin incredulously.

Aunt Zhang was also very surprised.

“Yeah, there’s no one around here who offers such a high salary.

We wouldn’t be causing Yang Zi to lose money, would we?” Aunt Zhang asked Wu Kexin with some concern, afraid that the high wages Chen Yang was offering them would cause him to lose money and have trouble running his business.

Seeing their extreme reactions, Wu Kexin couldn’t help but chuckle, then said.

“Don’t worry, Aunties.

Chen Yang’s greenhouse is already on the right track, and there’s a substantial income every day.

Your wages won’t cause him to lose money.”

Hearing what Wu Kexin said, the two Aunties were immediately reassured.

And their faces immediately broke into excited smiles.

“Yang Zi really is capable, and he’s considerate too,” Aunt Zhang couldn’t help but raise her thumb in praise.

Wang Hong also agreed at the side, and she felt immensely grateful to Chen Yang.

In the countryside, finding a job that pays more than three thousand yuan is too good to be true for them.

After praising Chen Yang for a while, Wu Kexin took the two Aunties to the construction site to take a look.

Then she took them around the greenhouse for a few rounds.

She taught them how to water wild mushrooms, how to pick them, and how to feed the animals in the breeding farm.

Aunt Wang and Aunt Zhang were both accustomed to farm work.

There was essentially nothing for them to learn.

They only had to watch Wu Kexin do it once, and they immediately got the hang of it.

Watering vegetables, hoeing the land, and feeding pigs were all tasks they frequently did, so they caught on quickly.

“These are the tasks you’ll be doing every day.

If you finish early, you’ll still have time to take care of your own chores,” Wu Kexin said with a smile after introducing the work content.

Hearing that what they encountered just now was the work for the whole day, Wang Hong and Aunt Zhang once again wore looks of disbelief.

“Mayor, is this all the work?”

Wu Kexin nodded, “Yes, that’s all for now, but it might increase later on because there will be more greenhouses being built, and you might be needed there.”

After getting a nod of confirmation from Wu Kexin that there was indeed only that amount of work.

Wang Hong and Aunt Zhang were dumbfounded, feeling like they were in a dream.

Where could there be such a good deal?

So little work for three thousand five hundred a month, and you can even leave early to attend to your own matters after finishing early.

The benefits seemed too good to be true.

Wang Hong and Aunt Zhang exchanged glances, not quite daring to believe it was real.

“Aunt Zhang, pinch me, I can’t believe this is real,” Wang Hong said to Aunt Zhang, still in shock.

Aunt Zhang swallowed hard and then pinched Wang Hong’s arm.

Wang Hong immediately cried out in pain.

“Ow!

That really hurts.”

Although Wang Hong was in pain, the smile on her face never faded.

Seeing the comical display, Wu Kexin couldn’t help but burst into laughter.

“Alright, Aunties, there’s no need to be so surprised,” Wu Kexin smiled and then earnestly said to the two of them.

“Since the salary is high, you must take your work to heart.

Wild mushrooms are very delicate, and any slight mishap can lead to major losses.”

Upon hearing this, the two of them immediately became serious.

“Chief, you just relax.

We’ll definitely handle this well, otherwise, we’d be too ashamed to face Yang Zi,” Auntie Zhang said cheerfully.

“Mmm, then consider today the start of your job.

First, water the greenhouses, and then go to the construction team to supervise their work.

That will be your task for the next few days,” Wu Kexin said.

“Okay.”

The two nodded and then quickly got to work.

A monthly salary of 3,500 yuan was considered a very high income in the countryside.

Therefore, the two aunties worked very diligently and enthusiastically.

Seeing how earnest the two aunties were, Wu Kexin felt at ease.

After giving a few more instructions, she turned around and headed back to the village office.

In the county town, Chen Yang, who had briskly delivered the wild mushrooms to the River Fish Restaurant, headed straight to Lintianxia Hotel without stop.

Lately, he had been very busy and hadn’t seen sisters Li Han and Yang Ruoxi for many days.

Chen Yang was somewhat missing the two sisters.

Parking the electric tricycle in the backyard, Chen Yang entered through the back door, familiar with the route, and took the elevator directly to the top floor.

Knock knock.

Chen Yang knocked on the door to Li Han’s office.

“Come in.”

The cool voice of Li Han came from inside.

Chen Yang smiled, then walked straight in through the door.

Li Han’s face had been ice-cold, but as soon as she saw Chen Yang walk in, her face immediately broke into a surprised smile.

“Chen Yang!

What brings you here?” she asked, excitedly standing up.

Chen Yang chuckled, then came closer and said, “I haven’t come to see you in days, just wanted to hang out with you for a bit.”

Li Han paused for a moment when she heard this and then smiled meaningfully, “I’m afraid it’s not just for fun you’ve come here, is it?

Is there something you need?”

Li Han, a seasoned businesswoman, had a very keen mind.

She immediately saw through the fact that Chen Yang had an agenda.

Seeing his thoughts exposed, Chen Yang couldn’t help but give an embarrassed laugh, then nodded, “Hehe, actually, there is something I want to discuss with you.

Are you available right now?”

“I knew it.”

Li Han smiled and gave him a glance, then walked out from her desk, “Let’s talk on the couch.

Tell me what’s been happening recently.”

“Sure.”

Chen Yang also smiled and followed Li Han, then took a seat on the sofa.

Sitting on the sofa, Li Han poured a glass of water for Chen Yang, then went straight to the point, “Spill it now, are you facing some sort of problem?”

Chen Yang took a sip from the glass and then nodded his head, “Mmm, recently my cultivation of wild mushrooms has been very successful, and I’ve started planning to expand the scale.

I want to know the exact market for wild mushrooms from you, so I have a clear understanding.”

Upon hearing this, Li Han immediately understood Chen Yang’s intent.

“So you want me to find out how many restaurants need wild mushrooms, and you’re looking to broaden your sales channels, right?” Li Han said with a smile.

Chen Yang smiled, “Exactly.”

“Only by understanding how big the market is can I really go for it.”

Li Han fell silent for a moment after hearing this, then nodded in agreement.

“No problem, I will inquire about it today to see how many restaurants and hotels are lacking wild mushrooms.

Then I’ll pass your contact information to them.

That should work, right?”

Chen Yang’s eyes lit up; it truly was a pleasure speaking with someone smart.

He didn’t need to lay out everything; the other person had understood and even responded already.

“That would be perfect,” Chen Yang replied with a smile.

Seeing the smile on Chen Yang’s face, Li Han also couldn’t help but feel happy.

The two smiled and looked at each other, then Li Han suddenly changed her tone and started to challenge him, “Now that you’re expanding your sales channels, why haven’t I seen you supply some wild mushrooms to Lintianxia Hotel?”

This sudden question from Li Han caught Chen Yang off guard.

The wild mushrooms harvested in recent days had been primarily supplied to Yang Caiyun, and he hadn’t thought of Lintianxia Hotel at all.

Now caught by Li Han’s question, he naturally didn’t know how to answer.