Chapter 267 Follow Lin Qi

The equipment that Xu Zhaoyuan helped to buy had not arrived yet, but there was no rush for the equipment, as the grapes had not been planted yet. Xu Hexiao took Lin Qi to see the land he rented. It was not a very fertile land, but the rent was paid every ten years, which was not expensive.

"I'll take you around, and you take note of the boundary line. We'll come back to plant the thorns in the evening."

"Well, I brought thorn seeds." Fencing off the mountain was to prevent theft on the one hand, and to block the outside world from seeing the abnormal growth rate of the grape vines on the other.

"We still need to hire someone to look after and take care of our wine estate, but there is a problem now. We don't have anyone we can trust."

"How are Feng Zhen and Luo An? They are also in Kyoto, and they are working as security guards now." Feng Zhen, Luo An and Lu Huazhang were good friends before, and it was Lu Huazhang who introduced Feng Zhen and Luo An to the security jobs.

"Will they?"

"Because of their identity problems, they have not been able to marry in the past few years. Now they are both alone, so I think it won't have much impact on where they go to work. Even if they marry, we can recruit their families as well."

"Okay. I'll go find them both." Feng Zhen and Luo An are both good people, and they know each other well, so he trusts each other.

"In addition to Luo An and Feng Zhen, there are also Luo Antu, Luo Jun, Luo Xiaoba, Luo Liang and Luo Wei, who are from Anliang Brigade and are trustworthy. Some of them have studied in college, some have studied in technical secondary schools, and some have only graduated from junior high school. We can ask them to help us make wine or manage the winery. As for picking grapes, catching insects and other jobs in the future, we can hire local workers."

"Okay, it's better to use people from the Anliang Brigade. We know each other well and there's no need to have too many taboos." Those people had received favors from Qiqi and knew how powerful Qiqi was, so they didn't dare to have too many small thoughts.

"We should manage them as we should. We don't need to relax the requirements just because they are acquaintances. Just a higher salary will be fine."

"I thought so too." Xu Hexiao smiled, "My father said that if foreign wines want to become famous, they have to participate in various wine parties and wine-related competitions, and the prerequisite for participating in the competition is to have a winery. So, we probably have to buy a winery abroad." Without a winery, you are not even eligible to participate.

"Then buy it." Lin Qi blurted out without thinking.

"I think I'll have to go abroad next year. Before that, I have to learn a few foreign languages." Xu Hexiao looked at Lin Qi as he said this. "You have to learn too. You have to go too."

Lin Qi: “….”

Still can't escape the fate of having to study.

The brewery needs to be built, the staff dormitory needs to be built, and Xu Hexiao also plans to build a villa. He and Qiqi will definitely come here often in the future, and they can't always stay in a hotel. Not only is it inconvenient, but it's also not very hygienic.

Xu Hexiao was so busy that he only slept four or five hours a day. Lin Qi's workload was not that heavy, but she worked at night, which was different from Xu Hexiao's schedule, so the two of them might not see each other for a day or two.

Lin Qi single-handedly fenced off 100 hectares of land, cleared the grass and trees, and left not a single stone. It took her only three days to plant grapes on 100 hectares of land.

Such a large piece of land was suddenly surrounded by a green belt, which soon attracted the attention of nearby villagers. At this time, the thorns were already as high as a person's waist, with long thorns and bared teeth and claws, and it was not easy to mess with at first glance.

"This boss is really quick to act. It's only been a few days since we received the mountain subsidy."

"Time is money for businessmen, so they should be faster."

"I'm curious about when they transplanted these thorns and why I didn't encounter any. And they're already lush and green in just two or three days. The survival rate is really high."

"It's actually all planted with grapes, and they're all lush and green. It's strange. There was nothing going on a few days ago."

"What kind of grape is this? Is it good?"

"Why are you asking this? Are you planning to pull out two trees and plant them back?"

"What's wrong with pulling out two trees? It's such a large area, no one would notice if I pulled out two trees."

Everyone looked at each other, and from each other's eyes, they saw that they were all a little moved.

"Everyone, you can't pull out the grapes we just planted." Xu Hexiao appeared behind everyone with a smile.

The man who wanted to pull the grapes wanted to say something, but when he saw Xu Hexiao's tall stature and his eyes without a smile, he immediately became a little scared and said, "I'll just say a few words."

"I believe you. The commander said that the people here are simple and honest, and asked me to rent land and build a factory here to drive the local economic development. I believe the commander is right, so I came here. I believe you will not let me down, right?"

"certainly."

Everyone answered loudly, this boss is so powerful, even if they want to do something, they will naturally restrain themselves. But the law cannot punish everyone, so who can say what will happen next?

"It's not impossible for you to get grape seedlings. Go to the construction site over there at 4 pm." Xu Hexiao pointed to the location of the factory building, "I will give you grape seedlings for free."

When they heard that there were free grape seedlings, everyone smiled and said, "Is it really free? Not a penny?"

"Well, it doesn't cost a penny. It's free."

"What kind of grape is this? Is it sweet?"

"The latest improved variety is sweeter than 90% of the grapes on the market."

“Is this true or false?”

"Of course it's true. When you take them back, plant them in the yard, and next summer and autumn you'll have sweet grapes to eat. Now that you have grapes to eat, you won't miss my vineyard anymore, right?"

"Of course not. We don't do petty thefts like that."

"Well, I believe you. If you find someone who has stolen my grapes or deliberately destroyed my vineyard, and you can catch him red-handed, I will give him a reward of ten dollars."

"Is the reward really ten dollars?"

"Really. I'll write a notice when I get back. It's in black and white, and I can't deny it."

“.......”

Lin Qi returned to her home in the capital, grew a lot of grain crops, fruits, vegetables, and brewed wine for two days, then hurried back to the neighboring province to reunite with Xu Hexiao.

This time she still stayed there for three days. After making the vines taller than a person, she returned to the capital.

As for the problem of the thorny vines growing too fast, the local villagers took a few more glances and then accepted it.

Xu Hexiao had to stay temporarily to supervise the construction of the factory, staff dormitories and villas. He was willing to spend money and hired many people. After three months, the framework of the factory was almost completed.

Lin Qi would go to the neighboring province once every two weeks, but she stayed in the capital most of the time. When she saw Xu Hexiao again, she found that he was not only thinner, but also darker.

"Isn't it good looking?" Lin Qi stared at him for a long time, which made him feel a little unconfident.

Lin Qi shook her head. "It's still pretty, but the changes are a bit big."

They had only been apart for three months, but the toil and sunlight had made him seem a year or two older.

Lin Qi hugged Xu Hexiao and injected supernatural powers into him at the same time, "Are you too tired? How about we slow down a bit?"

"Not tired. It shouldn't be so busy next time, don't worry." Xu Hexiao's eyes deepened. He just saw the pain that flashed across her eyes. What was she thinking about?

Two months later, the factory building, staff dormitories and villas were completed, and the equipment Xu Zhaoyuan helped to buy also arrived.

"How much?" Xu Hexiao asked.

"Didn't you promise to recognize me? There's no need to talk about money between father and son." Xu Zhaoyuan said.

"But I am not the only child you have."

"There is a daughter in Hong Kong. But she has her own property and is not short of money. Besides, I can give my money to whoever I want." Xu Zhaoyuan said calmly, "You should keep your money to expand the overseas market. I have contacted a few Chinese people for you. They run supermarkets and restaurants overseas. They said they can help you sell wine and recommend your wine."

"Thanks."

"In fact, they would rather buy your wine, package it, give it a fancy name, and sell it to countries in Europe and America."

"No, there's no room for negotiation."

"I know you won't agree. I've already refused."

The instruments were brought into the factory and two masters were assigned to teach people how to use them.

Luo Antu, Luo Liang, Luo Wei and others have the lowest level of education at junior high school. They can understand some English on the instruments, and with the hands-on teaching of the master, they can get the hang of it in a few days.

Xu Hexiao studied it more thoroughly. In addition to using it, he also wanted to learn how to repair it.

"Is it difficult?" Lin Qi asked.

"It's not difficult. The technical content of these instruments is not very high. However, we cannot make some materials and have to buy them from outside. But it is no problem to repair them." Xu Hexiao was full of confidence. He paused and said, "Foreign technology is much more advanced than ours. I want to start a technology company in the future."

"Sure, I'll make more money and save enough for you to start up."

"We lack money, not just equipment. We also lack talent."

"Take it one step at a time. If it doesn't work, let the three younger ones develop in this direction."

"Will their instructors agree?"

"have no idea."

By the time the winery successfully brewed the first barrel of wine, it was already the first month of the next year.

"There are no holidays during the year, so how about giving you ten days off now?" Lin Qi asked Luo Wei and the others.

"Our family told us not to rush back, but to wait until the winery is on track and we have time to go back," Lowe said.

"My family knows that I come to work for you, and they told me not to come home so often." Luo Liang also said.

Lin Qi was helpless but touched, and felt warm in her heart, "It's okay if you don't go back. This month's bonus will be doubled, you can send some money back to your parents."

"Wow, Qiqi, you are so nice!"

Luo Wei and others cheered. A few months ago, they received Lin Qi's letter and decided to help her without thinking about the salary.

As a result, they found that working for Lin Qi offered better treatment than their previous employers. They lived well, ate well, and received higher wages.

In their original units, they would never have dared to think about doubling their bonuses within a year.

The captain is right. When working under Lin Qi, as long as you don't cheat or act cunningly, Lin Qi will not treat you unfairly.