Lezizi Farmhouse has been established in Qingshan Village for five years. It is a typical example of an "outsider". It rents land, builds houses and courtyards, and starts a farmhouse. It helps villagers earn extra money and solves the manpower problem. It has a very good reputation in Qingshan Village.
With the success of "Lezizi" agritainment as a model, others noticed the business opportunity and came here to open agritainment businesses. Including "Lezizi", six more agritainment businesses opened in five years, and none of them were small in scale.
When Fatty's older sister, Wang Lin, gave him the contact number for the "Happy and Wonderful" farmhouse, she also instructed Manager Yang to treat them well. Fatty's older sister is quite a character; she frequently visits this place, always booking the entire place on a lavish basis. Over time, everyone has become familiar with her. Manager Yang, in turn, treated her brother and his friends with utmost hospitality when they came hunting.
He could tell that Boss Wang (Fatty's sister) had a very big business. Compared to her, "Lezizi" Farmhouse was nothing. Even the boss of "Lezizi" Company couldn't compare to the size of a single hair on her leg.
The guests arrived around 11 a.m., and Manager Yang, who is forty years old, stood in the snow outside the gate for half an hour, causing the farmhouse staff to freeze as well.
As for the 'Lezizi' farmhouse, Manager Yang instructed the staff to clean and check it several times. All thirty rooms, hot water, kitchen, and other facilities were newly prepared, and a thorough cleaning was even carried out, with even the kitchen utensils polished to a shine.
At exactly twelve o'clock, a luxury bus entered the village and drove towards them. Manager Yang perked up and said to the people behind him, "Our distinguished guest has arrived! Everyone, cheer up!"
With a forced smile, Manager Yang walked ahead of the still-moving bus.
As soon as the bus stopped, the fat man was the first to get off. Upon seeing Manager Yang, he immediately knew who he was.
"Thank you for waiting, Manager Yang. I am Wang Kang!" The fat man shook hands with Manager Yang, but his tone was somewhat arrogant.
Manager Yang seemed more used to the fat man's attitude and immediately said warmly, "Young Master Wang, you must be tired from your journey. We've prepared your accommodations, food, and hot showers, just waiting for you to arrive!"
Zhao Jinlong and his group, including Lin Yue, were among the first to be dismissed. They didn't care what kind of leader you were, especially since you were only a district-level leader. Fatty made a mistake in that regard.
As soon as the group arrived, Xiang Chunyan, the director of the government office, frowned slightly, but then glanced at Deputy District Chief Luo next to her, whose expression remained unchanged, and let it go.
Xiang Chunyan is thirty-one years old, alluring, and married. She maintains a good figure and skin, looking like she's in her mid-twenties. She is the current district head's full-time secretary and director of the government office, holding the deputy division-level position. There are many rumors circulating about her and the current district head's middle-aged man, but she remains firmly in her position. With the leader retiring, rumors suggest she might be promoted to deputy district head, a full division-level position, which would be a significant step forward.
Luo Jianhui was in the second group to get off the bus, and the fat man quickly abandoned Manager Yang and asked the leader to get out of the car.
"Leaders, hot water has been prepared here. Please take a shower first, and then enjoy the wild game. Luo District Chief, Brother Jiang, Sister Xiang?" the fat man asked Luo Jianhui and the others humbly.
This pleased Luo Jianhui greatly. Looking at Xiao Li beside him, he realized Xiao Li wasn't as tactful as the fat man. He'd heard that the fat man was highly capable; he was the deputy section chief of the secretariat, a position he'd earned through hard work and achievements—no small feat.
"Thank you for your trouble, Xiao Wang!" Luo Jianhui nodded in agreement.
"Hey, it's my honor to serve the leaders. District Chief Luo, Sister Xiang, Brother Jiang, Secretary Li, please!" the fat man flattered.
The group chuckled, and the fat man, seizing the opportunity, even closed the distance between them. This showed both respect for their leader and a sense of deference and intimacy.
Xiang Chunyan rolled her eyes at the fat man, smiling broadly.
The fat man was very sociable; he called her "sister" in private, which showed their closeness. Most importantly, the fat man wouldn't threaten her position; their statuses were vastly different. Even if the fat man were promoted to section chief, it would be a world apart from a division chief—many people never even make that leap in their entire lives. Furthermore, the fat man had no experience as a deputy director or director in a government office, which would take him considerable time to accumulate.
At most, being promoted to section chief would mean holding the positions of deputy director of the office or deputy section chief of the secretariat. The positions of director and section chief are reserved for deputy division chiefs, and are currently out of reach for the fat man.
Deputy Director Jiang Lihan was rather dark-skinned, in his thirties, and had a straightforward personality with the forthright style of a soldier. He and Fatty got along very well, and after a while, they became sworn brothers. Fatty was rich, and Jiang was powerful, so the relationship progressed smoothly.
Jiang winked at the fat man, his smile ambiguous, but only he and the fat man could understand it. Deputy Director Jiang thought to himself, "Fatty, you're something else, you have potential. This guy in front of you is the current district head's personal secretary, and rumors say he's being pushed for a promotion. It's not impossible. If it's based on seniority, there's no chance, but if you have connections, it's very possible."
Of course, even if one is promoted to the rank of deputy district head (equivalent to a full-fledged division chief), it would only be the lowest rank, and one would not be eligible for the position of standing committee member.
Xiao Li was a little jealous. It seemed that the fat man had taken the limelight from him. Although the leader didn't say anything, it was all about the impression. If the leader got promoted, he might not be able to continue following Luo Jianhui. It all depended on whether the leader appreciated him.
Zhang Guodong was the last to get off. He offered the driver, Lao Qin, a cigarette and chatted casually for a few minutes. He wasn't actually addicted to cigarettes, but just in case, he always carried one with him; a pack cost twenty yuan.
The "Happy" sign, like the "New Dragon Gate Inn" sign, hangs high on the cement wall. The lettering is large and bright red, and the lights inside make the snowy day feel a bit warm.
After everyone got off the car, carrying their bags, they walked into the courtyard led by the waiter. Zhang Guodong approached the fat man and asked, "Do you need any help?"
The fat man was the organizer and had to oversee the arrangements for everyone, so he was the last one to be arranged, which made him seem a bit busy.
The fat man wiped his face, which was now a little sweaty, and said, "Guodong, go and check with Manager Yang in the kitchen. Once everyone has finished showering, we'll prepare to serve the dishes. The menu is all ordered!"
Taking a hot shower here is a luxury; everyone, 'Lezizi,' heats it themselves, and they can only draw water from the well. As for arranging the showers, Fatty has to handle it personally; they can't expect the leaders to wait, can they?
Zhang Guodong took on the task and, led by Manager Yang, first found an empty room on the second floor. Each person had their own room, which was enough. After putting down their luggage, they went to the kitchen with Manager Yang.
There were two or three people in the kitchen: a chef and two helpers. Zhang Guodong glanced at the helpers, two middle-aged women, who seemed to be locals. Manager Yang introduced them, saying, "Don't underestimate them just because they're helpers; they're experts at preparing wild game!"
"Old Liu, be on your best in a moment. We're having very important guests today, so make sure the food is ready!"
Manager Yang gave the head chef some instructions, then said goodbye to Zhang Guodong and left the kitchen.
The kitchen was large, and the utensils were surprisingly bright and neat, clearly having been cleaned and maintained.
Zhang Guodong watched as two local villagers stuffed seasoning into an unknown wild animal. The animal was quite large, weighing over twenty kilograms. He asked curiously, "What kind of animal is this?"
"Oh, this is a young roe deer, just caught yesterday!" an older woman said in the local dialect.
The roe deer is a carnivorous animal found in the mountains and forests, but its meat is much more tender and flavorful than wild boar meat. However, it is not abundant, and roe deer are far more cunning than wild boars, making them difficult to hunt. Young roe deer are those that are not yet fully grown, but their meat is of even higher quality.
Zhang Guodong had heard of this animal before.
Zhang Guodong asked with interest, "Is it common to eat roe deer meat here? Are they easy to hunt?"
"There aren't many left, they've all gone into the mountains!"
Upon further explanation, Zhang Guodong learned that the increase in the number of people hunting due to the addition of several agritainment businesses had greatly impacted the survival of prey. Many rare carnivores, such as roe deer and blue wolves, had migrated into the old forest, resulting in a significant decrease in their numbers compared to before.
The migration of wolves and other predators has led to the most significant change on the mountain: wild boars have multiplied greatly without their natural predators, and their numbers have increased rather than decreased.
This roe deer was caught in a trap; normally, you might not catch a roe deer for ten days or half a month, so this time the luck was exceptionally good.
Besides roe deer meat, the kitchen also prepares wild boar meat, including a roast suckling pig. Wild rabbit is quite common and can be found here. Pheasant is less common than wild rabbit, but its meat has a more delicate flavor and is more delicious than domestic chicken.
Then there are wild eggs and free-range eggs. 'Happy' actually caught live pheasants and raised about ten of them. He didn't kill them, but let them lay eggs. People eat a lot of factory-farmed eggs, but very few wild eggs and free-range eggs. These wild eggs have gray patterns, are very beautiful, and taste very good. They are also very nutritious. Of course, they are also quite expensive and hard to find in the market.
There's another chicken dish, but it's a free-range chicken, never fed with any feed. It's all pure, natural, and green food, which is incredibly appealing to city dwellers.
In the same series, there are also wild mallard ducks, which every household has and then provides to agritainment businesses.
Aside from these, the dishes are mostly wild vegetable farm-style dishes, with absolutely authentic flavors.
However, wild vegetables are difficult to preserve in the dead of winter. He didn't know how the farmhouse managed to keep some wild vegetables that Zhang Guodong didn't recognize fresh green, and some of them were even plump and juicy. You can't even find these delicacies in the market.
It can be said that the investment in 'Lezizi' family entertainment was not small, but the returns were even greater. Zhang Guodong asked and found that with this arrangement, each person would spend over a thousand yuan for two days, and seventeen people would spend twenty thousand yuan for two days.
Zhang Guodong chatted amiably with the three men in the kitchen, feeling completely at ease. However, he was secretly thinking that wild vegetables were a rare sight here, and if they could be grown in Taoyuan, they could provide a wider variety of vegetables.
The tomatoes and green peppers grew very tall, nearly two meters, but the space was limited, so it was impossible to grow any more large vegetables. The only solution was to think of ways to use the gaps, to mix tall and short plants and make good use of every inch of land. This idea seemed pretty good.
With this in mind, Zhang Guodong's thoughts became even more active.
There are still a few water tanks in the space. Although they are stacked up, they still take up space. Could a plank be built over the water tank, like building a second floor, to make use of the space in the air?
Zhang Guodong became excited; this seemed to have great potential!
"Guodong, you can start cooking in the kitchen now. Come and take a shower first!" At this moment, the fat man's voice came from outside.
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