Chapter 106 Logistics Manager, Feline Diplomat, and Military Dog Cat Tree
Hearing the noise, the woman turned around and stood up.
Shi Wan made a very good first impression.
The girl had a tall and straight posture, and her standing posture had an indescribable sense of neatness.
She had short, ear-length hair, healthy wheat-colored skin, and delicate features, but with a touch of heroism in her eyes.
She was wearing a military green tactical jacket, cargo pants, and military boots, and looked clean and neat.
"Hello, I'm Shi Wan, the person in charge of the farm." Shi Wan extended her hand.
The woman immediately shook hands with her.
Her hands were dry and strong, with thin calluses on her knuckles. Her handshake was crisp and decisive. "Hello, my name is Chen Xi. I'm here to apply for the position of Logistics and Security Specialist."
Her voice was clear and bright, her speech was steady, and her enunciation was clear.
Shi Wan invited her to sit down.
Tangyuan jumped onto the chair next to Shi Wan, curiously observing the person and dog opposite them.
The German Shepherd also looked at Tangyuan, its ears slightly tilted forward, but it maintained a proper sitting posture, appearing well-trained.
Shi Wan picked up the resume that Su Qing had prepared on the table, opened it, and understood why Su Qing had said "special".
The resume is very concise, only one page long.
The educational background section lists logistics management as a major from an army engineering university, while the work experience section has only one line.
A veteran who served in a logistics support unit of a certain army, responsible for material management and security dispatch, and was awarded a collective third-class merit once.
There was no specific company position, no work experience, and not even a self-evaluation.
“Ms. Chen, your resume… is very concise.” Shi Wan carefully chose her words.
Chen Xi didn't seem surprised and said frankly, "I just retired from the army last year. After retiring, I participated in skills training organized by the Veterans Affairs Bureau and obtained an electrician's certificate and a fire operator's certificate. I saw your farm's recruitment online, and the job requirements matched my major, so I came here."
"How much do you know about farm logistics?" Shi Wan asked.
“Materials management, warehouse planning, and facility maintenance are my expertise.” Chen Xi looked out the window. “Your farm is quite large, but judging from the materials piled up at the warehouse entrance, the current warehouse management can be optimized. I just drove here and noticed that some of the fence joints are rusted, which poses a safety hazard. In addition, the farm does not seem to have a systematic security patrol route and records.”
Of course not, because Xinglin was in charge of all these tasks before, and she could shamelessly be a hands-off manager.
Shi Wan raised an eyebrow.
This person has good observation skills.
"Can you endure hardship? Farm work is varied, and sometimes you have to work from morning till night."
"I've worked continuously for 72 hours during plateau support exercises and participated in emergency material dispatch during flood control and disaster relief," Chen Xi said calmly. "In my opinion, the farm's logistical support work is of moderate intensity and can be completed."
Shi Wan glanced at the German Shepherd sitting quietly at her feet: "What's this?"
“Her name is Shanfeng, and she retired from the military with me.” Chen Xi patted the German Shepherd’s neck. “She’s a retired military dog, professionally trained, highly obedient, and doesn’t attack unless provoked. If you mind, I can arrange for her to be temporarily fostered elsewhere.”
The mountain breeze gently wagged its tail at just the right moment, but kept its body still, showing excellent discipline.
Before Shi Wan could speak, Tangyuan suddenly meowed, jumped off the chair, and slowly walked to Shanfeng, tilting its little head to examine the creature that was several times larger than itself.
The atmosphere became a little tense for a moment.
Shi Wan was mainly nervous, fearing that Tang Yuan might provoke the military dogs without thinking.
Then, under the watchful eyes of Shi Wan and Chen Xi, Tangyuan stretched out its paw and tentatively touched Shanfeng's front paw.
The mountain breeze lowered its head, smelled the glutinous rice ball, and then gently nudged its little head with its nose, a very gentle gesture.
Tangyuan was pushed back half a step, but instead of being scared, she curiously leaned closer and rubbed her cheek against Shanfeng's chin.
So... this is a diplomatic success?
Shi Wan was shocked.
Tangyuan, aren't you usually quite wary of strange dogs?
Even Dahuang took several days to get close to Tangyuan and show his goodwill.
A smile flashed in Chen Xi's eyes. "Shanfeng has a stable personality and is very tolerant of small animals. Back when we were stationed here, she would even help take care of the free-range chickens in the family compound."
Shi Wan cleared her throat to steer the conversation back on track. "The job duties of a logistics specialist include material management, facility maintenance, security patrols, and sometimes assisting with moving and planting. The salary and benefits are listed on the resume: a one-month probationary period, room and board included (there's a canteen nearby), and the accommodation is a converted farm warehouse, but the conditions are decent, with ventilation and insulation, etc. However, you'll need to clean and tidy up the rest yourself. Is that acceptable?"
"Yes," Chen Xi answered readily. "When can I start?"
Shi Wan thought for a moment, "If it's convenient for you, today or tomorrow is fine. We can have a few days to adjust. Once both of us feel it's suitable, we can sign a formal contract."
"good."
And so, the farm's new employees joined the workforce at an almost lightning speed.
Shi Wan led Chen Xi and Shan Feng to familiarize themselves with the farm environment, while Tang Yuan followed along happily. Every now and then, Tang Yuan would tease Shan Feng, slapping the tip of Shan Feng's tail with its paw, or suddenly darting ahead and then turning around to meow, as if saying, "Come and chase me!"
The mountain breeze cooperated patiently, its steps steady, its eyes surprisingly showing a mixture of helplessness and indulgence.
This scene... is strangely harmonious.
Shi Wan thought for a moment, then casually took a picture of a cat and a dog walking side by side on the ridge of the field and posted it online with the caption, "The farm's new logistics manager and her military dog partner, as well as our family's feline diplomat."
It quickly received a bunch of likes and comments.
Wow! Military dogs! So cool!
"The size difference between the cat and the military dog is so cute it's heartbreaking!"
Your farm is getting more and more interesting!
Isabella called directly, "I saw the photos you sent. A new employee has arrived at the farm? And she's a retired female soldier? That's so cool."
Shi Wan gave a brief explanation, and Isabella laughed on the other end of the phone, "That sounds so promising! Oh, and don't forget the video conference this afternoon. The other party is a purchasing representative from a high-end organic food chain in Europe; they seem very sincere."
“I remember, I remember. I told Su Qing that even if I forget, she won’t forget.”
After hanging up the phone, Shi Wan looked at Chen Xi, who was carefully inspecting the warehouse's fire safety facilities, and silently prayed.
Hopefully, the people we hire this time will stay and work there stably.
Otherwise, she really should consider learning the Shadow Clone Technique.
In the following days, Chen Xi proved with her actions that she was not only reliable, but also perfectly suited to her profession.
She doesn't talk much, but she's extremely efficient.
On the first afternoon, all the materials in the warehouse were inventoried, an electronic ledger was established, and a proposal was made to purchase a physical labeling system that is relatively unused but easy to use on the market.
The next day, all the farm's electrical wiring and fire safety equipment were inspected, and a list of aging parts that needed to be replaced was compiled.
On the third day, a security patrol route was planned, and Shi Wan was taught some basic emergency response procedures.
What surprised Shi Wan even more was Chen Xi's professionalism in logistics management.
"The way this batch of organic fertilizer is being stored needs to be adjusted. The current method makes the bottom layer prone to dampness and hardening."
"The maintenance records for the delivery vehicles are incomplete; it is recommended to establish a regular inspection checklist."
Every suggestion hit the nail on the head and was highly practical. Shi Wan took notes while secretly marveling at her abilities.
Is this the difference between professional and amateur players?
She felt that she had managed the farm entirely based on enthusiasm and Baidu (a Chinese search engine).
As for the mountain wind...
The retired military dog quickly adapted to farm life.
During the day, she would accompany Chen Xi on patrols, her steps steady and her eyes alert.
At night, she would stand guard at Chen Xi's door, barking as a warning at any unusual noise.
Big Yellow had an incredibly good personality and quickly accepted its new companion. The two dogs sniffed each other, seemingly exchanging information, and soon began playing together affectionately.
They would also take turns working, with the two dogs taking turns keeping watch over each other at night.
Meanwhile, the friendship between Tangyuan and Shanfeng continues to grow stronger.
Tangyuan seems to have used the mountain breeze as a mobile giant cat tree and a warm mat.
When Shanfeng lies down to rest, Tangyuan will unceremoniously walk over, find a comfortable spot on Shanfeng's back, curl up, and go to sleep.
The mountain wind didn't get annoyed; it just lay there quietly, occasionally turning its head to lick the top of Tangyuan's head.
Shi Wan once stumbled upon this scene, took a picture with a mix of laughter and tears, and posted it on the farm's account with the caption, "About my cat successfully requisitioning a retired military dog as its personal vehicle."
This post unexpectedly went viral, with a surge in reposts and many people commenting that it "healed me," "I want to see the cats and dogs interact," and "Is the farm still hiring?"
Chen Xi also offered many practical suggestions for the construction of the new activity room in Zone 2.
“The foundation of the activity room is deep enough, but it is recommended to add drainage ditches around it, as this area is low-lying and prone to water accumulation during the rainy season.”
"The height of the fence in the pet play area is acceptable, but it is recommended to add a soft padding layer on the inside to prevent pets from bumping into it and getting injured."
"It is best to use low shrubs to create a natural separation between green belts and activity areas, which is both aesthetically pleasing and helps guide the movement of people."
Shi Wan wrote everything down, feeling that the salary was well worth it.
Chen Xi single-handedly took on three roles: logistics, security, and infrastructure supervision.
I feel like I can be lazy again.
What she didn't know was that, on a data level she couldn't see, Xinglin was also silently protecting this land.
The main system is continuously increasing its monitoring of the farm.
Starfall detected that almost every day, several covert scanning pulses swept across the farm, focusing on Zone 2 and the areas where Shi Wan often frequented.
Therefore, Xinglin laid down an extremely thin, almost invisible protective net around the data flow of the farm.
This mesh cannot completely block scanning, but it can subtly "modify" the scanned data.
Lowering the peak of emotional energy readings and adding some irrelevant distracting information makes the overall data appear more stable and normal.
This is like covering a treasure with a camouflage net, making greedy prospectors mistakenly believe that it is just an ordinary mineral deposit.
The work is meticulous and requires a lot of energy.
Xinglin had to concentrate on fixing the details while also being careful to remain "hidden".
On several occasions, he was almost caught by the new detection nodes added to the main system.
Danger was approaching, but he could not back down.
He also needs to go to the slumbering area mentioned by Zhulong as soon as possible.
One evening after the rain, Shi Wan took Tangyuan for a walk in the Second District.
The newly planted hydrangeas have started to bud. Although they are still small, you can tell that they will become a sea of blue and purple flowers in the future.
The sage is growing well and exudes a refreshing fragrance in the moist air.
"Once everything's set up here, we'll hold our first quarterly Pet Day event here," Shi Wan said to Tangyuan. "We'll make you a special king's seat so you can receive the adoration of all the furry kids, okay?"
Tangyuan was chasing a passing butterfly when she heard the sound and meowed, but it was unclear whether she didn't hear it or simply didn't want to acknowledge it.
Shi Wan smiled and shook her head. She opened her phone to take some photos, but found that although the signal bars were full, the network speed was incredibly slow. It took her a long time to send a photo.
"That's strange, everything was fine just a few days ago."
She didn't pay much attention, thinking that there might be a problem with the base station after the rain.
In reality, this is Starfall's full-fledged response to a sudden surge in scanning activity.
The main system was even more interested in the farm than he had imagined, increasing the scanning intensity by a full three times.
Starfall had to allocate more energy to maintain the camouflage network, which slightly affected the normal network signal in the farm area.
Fortunately, the scan was finished after ten minutes.
The network has been restored to normal.
Xinglin took a breather at his own node; this high-intensity confrontation couldn't last too long.
He needs to speed things up.
He retrieved the coordinates and path information of the dormant zone provided by Zhulong and began planning his infiltration strategy.
At nine o'clock in the evening, the farm finally quieted down.
After taking a shower, Shi Wan collapsed onto the living room sofa, feeling like her bones were about to fall apart.
Tangyuan was curled up beside her legs, fast asleep, her soft belly exposed.
My phone lit up; it was a message from Isabella: "Today's meeting went very well! The other party gave our samples extremely high praise and has scheduled an on-site visit next month."
Shi Wan replied with a "striving" emoji.
She opened the photo album and looked through the photos taken today.
The newly green nursery in Zone 2, Tangyuan and Shanfeng walking side by side on the ridge, Chen Xi's focused profile as he checks the circuit...
Although it was tiring, the sense of satisfaction was real as I watched the farm gradually improve.
Perhaps this is the joy of farming novels.
She gently patted Tangyuan's little head.
The kitten rubbed against her hand in its sleep, making a soft purring sound.
On the other side, the lights were still on in the small house where Chen Xi lived.
The room was tidy and meticulously organized; the bed was made perfectly, the desk was clean, and the tools were neatly arranged.
Chen Xi had just finished her daily physical training. Even while working on the farm, she maintained her military habits, doing 100 push-ups, 100 squats, and a five-minute plank every night.
Shanfeng lay on the cushion by the door, watching its owner train, its tail swaying gently.
After training, Chen Xi took a shower, sat down at the table, and opened his laptop.
The day's work was recorded in neat handwriting.
"Three loose sections of the fence on the east side of Zone 1 have been repaired and reinforced."
"A monthly fire equipment inspection checklist will be created and implemented starting next week."
"Assisted Shi Wan in completing the debugging of the irrigation system for the green belt in Zone 2."
"Shanfeng is in good condition today and is eating normally."
As she finished writing, she paused, then started a new line.
"The farm is operating smoothly overall, but the security system needs improvement. We recommend adding night vision monitoring points."
"Mr. Shi is overworked and missed lunch again today. Please remind him."
"Tangyuan's weight monitoring: 3.6kg, an increase of 0.1kg from last week, a good trend."
Chen Xi closed her laptop and turned off the desk lamp.
Moonlight streamed in through the window, illuminating the mountain breeze's peaceful, sleeping form.
The faint chirping of insects could be heard in the distance.
This place is completely different from the plateau and border outposts where she served.
There was no harsh climate, no tense war preparedness, only growing crops and busy little animals.
There are so many cats here that she was shocked when she first saw them, but the cats are all very well-behaved and cute.
Interpersonal relationships here are also very simple; everyone coming and going has a smile on their face and looks very lively.
She lay down on the bed and quickly fell asleep.
Xinglin has finally completed the initial route planning for infiltrating the Sleeping Zone.
But before that, he had to go back to the farm; there was something very important waiting for him.
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