Chapter 62: Talent Recommendations Will Transform into Capital!
In the early morning, the Meow Meow Farm was shrouded in a thin layer of white mist, with glistening dewdrops condensing on the grass blades, and the air was crisp and fresh.
As the morning light began to emerge from the factory buildings in Zone 2, the workers had already begun their busy day.
Shi Wan got up earlier than usual.
She wore a thick coat and, instead of inspecting Zone 1 first, turned and headed towards the construction site in Zone 2.
The memory of Bingbing's report last night, filled with a cat-like confusion, still echoed in her mind. The young worker named Sun Xiaojun and his simple dream of settling down had piqued her curiosity, making her want to see what he looked like.
On the construction site, foreman Lao Zhou was holding blueprints and explaining something to several workers in a loud and clear voice.
Shi Wan did not step forward immediately, but stood a little distance away, her eyes searching through the crowd.
Soon, she saw that somewhat unfamiliar figure.
Sun Xiaojun and another young worker were carrying a heavy bundle of cables to the designated location.
The young man gritted his teeth, beads of sweat forming on his forehead, but his steps were steady and firm, without the slightest sign of laziness or complaint.
After giving his instructions, Lao Zhou turned around and saw Shi Wan. He quickly walked over, a reserved yet simple smile on his dark face. "Boss Shi, you're here so early? It's dusty here, don't let it bother you."
"Good morning, Master Zhou. It's nothing, I'm just taking a look around." Shi Wan replied with a smile, her gaze inadvertently sweeping over Sun Xiaojun's direction again. "Everyone is working very hard."
Old Zhou followed her gaze, as if he understood something, and his tone carried an unconscious sense of protection and affirmation, "Xiao Jun is an honest and hardworking kid who doesn't talk much, but he can handle anything you ask him to do perfectly. He's a good kid."
As they were talking, Sun Xiaojun and his companion finished laying the cable, wiped the sweat from their brows with their sleeves, and looked up to meet Shi Wan's gaze.
He paused for a moment, then lowered his head shyly, seemingly unsure of what to do with his hands and feet, a faint blush creeping onto his face.
Shi Wan's heart stirred slightly, and she nodded gently at him.
At that moment, a bolt of orange lightning suddenly shot out from the direction of Zone 1.
It's a pancake.
He probably woke up in his warm bed and remembered that the black-faced two-legged creature that used to tease him with grass seemed to be around here, so he trotted over.
Bingbing first glanced warily at the other busy people, then curiously wandered over to Sun Xiaojun's feet, circled around him, and sniffed him, seemingly trying to find out if the young bipedal had anything interesting on him.
Sun Xiaojun clearly had little experience with small animals. Looking at the fluffy, chubby orange cat at his feet, he was a little at a loss and stood frozen in place, afraid to move.
Seeing this, Old Zhou laughed and took out a foxtail grass that had been played with until it was a little bald, and handed it to Sun Xiaojun. "Here, take this. This fat cat loves to play with this."
Sun Xiaojun hesitated before taking the straw and, imitating Old Zhou's actions from yesterday, awkwardly shook it.
Bingbing's attention was immediately drawn to the swaying grass, its big round eyes fixed on the swaying grass, and its chubby body lowered, ready to pounce.
Shi Wan watched this scene without making a sound to disturb it, simply standing quietly to the side with a gentle smile on her lips.
As the sunlight gradually pierced through the morning mist, it shone on the person and the cat, outlining a warm halo.
Sun Xiaojun was initially a little stiff, but seeing Bingbing's adorable and wholeheartedly focused manner as she choked on the grass, his tense expression gradually relaxed, and even a faint smile with a touch of novelty and amusement appeared on his face.
After playing for a while, Bingbing was probably tired, or maybe it felt that the young biped was not as skilled as Old Zhou. It stopped with little interest, licked its paws, wagged its tail, and walked very proudly towards Shi Wan. It rubbed against her leg as a greeting, and then went to the side to sunbathe by itself.
Sun Xiaojun watched Bingbing leave, still clutching the foxtail grass in his hand, and looked at Shi Wan and Lao Zhou somewhat embarrassedly.
"This cat... is quite interesting," he muttered softly, his tone carrying a simple joy he had just discovered.
Shi Wan walked up to him and said in a gentle voice, "His name is Bingbing. He's a long-time employee at the farm. He's a bit chubby and playful."
She paused, looking at Sun Xiaojun's hands, which were rough from working, and his eyes, which held the vitality unique to young people yet were also tired, and asked casually, "Xiaojun, are you getting used to working here? I heard you really wanted to stay?"
Sun Xiaojun was taken aback when Shi Wan asked him this directly. He stiffened slightly, then looked up, his eyes filled with nervousness, but even more so with an almost stubborn seriousness. "It's a habit! Boss Shi, I... I can endure hardship, and I'm willing to learn! I... I really want to stay and work diligently!"
He seemed to have mustered up his courage and spoke his truest thoughts, then lowered his head somewhat embarrassedly afterward.
Old Zhou chimed in, "Boss Shi, what Xiao Jun said is true; that kid has a lot of tenacity."
Looking at his nervous yet expectant expression, Shi Wan felt as if she were seeing countless young people with simple dreams, striving to take root on the outskirts of the city.
How wonderful it would be if her farm could become the soil for their dreams to come true.
Shi Wan felt a little dazed. Not long ago, she was a tired and stressed office worker, shuttling between two points every day. Her biggest wish was to have weekends off without working overtime and to receive her salary on time.
And now, she is someone who can make these things possible for others.
Shi Wan did not make a promise immediately, but said gently and affirmatively, "Then you should do a good job. The farm is developing and needs hardworking and willing-to-learn people. Remember, opportunities are always reserved for those who are prepared."
These words were like a reassuring pill and a ray of dawn, instantly brightening Sun Xiaojun's eyes.
He nodded emphatically, his voice trembling with excitement, "Thank you, Boss Shi! I... I'll definitely do my best!"
Shi Wan smiled, said nothing more, and turned to leave the construction site.
Behind him came Old Zhou's gruff yet encouraging voice, "Alright, stop grinning like an idiot and get to work! Show Boss Shi what you're capable of!"
"Understood, Uncle Zhou!"
The sunlight completely dispelled the morning mist, illuminating the entire farm brightly and warmly.
As Shi Wan walked along the path back to District 1, her mood was as bright and expansive as the clear autumn weather.
She recalled the trepidation and hope she felt when she first took over this place, and now this land not only nurtures her ideals, but also begins to bear the hopes of many more people.
She opened the chat window with Xinglin.
"Agent: I saw that young man who wanted to settle down; his eyes were very serious."
"Agent: Bingbing seems to like him quite a bit too."
"Agent: Let's adjust the plan. I think there must be quite a few workers who have this kind of thinking. Why don't you collect a data survey on them? Maybe that will help retain quite a few people."
Xinglin's reply carried the reassuring power that he always did.
"Xinglin: Okay, then I'll add these people to the employee statistics log as well, and evaluate them based on their diligence and love for cats. Finally, I'll save it on your computer desktop, so remember to check it."
"Xinglin: By the way, it's getting colder lately, remember to wear a thick coat when you go out, don't catch a cold."
Shi Wan smiled and said okay.
She looked at the screen and imagined that in the future farm, perhaps more young people like Sun Xiaojun would settle down, work, raise children, and enjoy life nearby. Their laughter and the children running around would intertwine with the sounds of cats and dogs playing happily. What a vibrant and heartwarming scene that would be!
Shi Wan returned to the office building and continued to bury herself in her professional books. Not long after, her phone, which was on the table, suddenly rang, and Isabella's name appeared on the screen.
"Isabella? Why are you calling me at this hour?" Shi Wan answered the phone, her voice tinged with laughter.
"Xiao Wan, good morning. I hope I didn't disturb you?" Isabella's voice was still cheerful, but upon closer listening, it seemed to have a slightly more serious tone than usual.
“No disturbance, I just came back from inspecting the farm. What’s up? Do you have any new ideas for the collaboration?” Shi Wan said seriously.
“No, I think we’ve already communicated the product details perfectly online. This is a different matter.” Isabella paused, her tone becoming more serious.
“I heard that your second production zone is being built very quickly, and many machines and equipment have already been ordered and are just waiting to be delivered. Managing two large production zones at the same time is a very troublesome thing. Not only are there many trivial matters, but there are also many links that need to be coordinated. You are in charge of both the first and second zones, and you also have to take care of R&D and quality control. It is a very hard job.”
Shi Wan felt a warmth in her heart; she knew that Isabella was genuinely concerned for her.
"I'm a bit busy, but I can manage for now, and..." She glanced at Xinglin's chat box subconsciously, "I also have helpers."
“I understand you have your own methods,” Isabella said, clearly misunderstanding that Shi Wan was referring to Aunt Li and the others as helpers. “But it’s best to have professionals handle professional matters. If you don’t mind, I’d like to recommend someone to you.”
"Oh? Who is it?" Shi Wan became interested and sat up straight.
Shi Wan was quite willing to trust anyone who could gain Isabella's approval and endorsement.
“Her name is Su Qing. She’s a friend I’ve known since I was studying abroad. She’s incredibly capable. After graduation, she worked at PetJoy Group, one of the top three pet food companies in the world, rising from production management to become the Vice President of Operations for the Asia-Pacific region. Her resume is outstanding,” Isabella introduced, her tone filled with confidence in her friend’s abilities.
"She has very mature work experience in standardized production, supply chain management, and quality system construction."
"So amazing?" Shi Wan was somewhat surprised. How could someone like that...
Isabella seemed to have guessed her thoughts and explained, "She recently resigned and returned to her home country for family reasons, and now she needs a new job. She's a single person, career-oriented, and a very decent and reliable person."
“I know your farm is on the rise, and you’ll need people with an international perspective and management experience to help you solidify the framework of Zone 2. I personally think you might be a good fit, so I’m asking for your opinion first.”
Shi Wan held her phone, her heart pounding slightly.
Isabella's words truly resonated with her.
The second phase is not yet in production and is only under construction. She has already clearly felt that her energy is being diverted. When the person in charge of the construction site is unsure about some details, big or small, they have to communicate with her personally.
Once production begins, there will be more management details to consider, such as optimizing production schedules, meticulous cost accounting, and standardized employee training, which will require more effort.
These are not actually her strengths, nor can they be completely solved by Xinglin providing data support; what is needed is human experience and on-site control.
Learning is important, but it cannot replace the importance of experience.
She definitely needs a manager who can stand on his own.
The person Isabella recommended seemed tailor-made for District Two, both in terms of ability and background.
"Hearing you say that, Miss Su is indeed very outstanding." Shi Wan pondered, "However... our farm is still not very large, and the second district is just starting out. I wonder if Miss Su would be willing to take this opportunity?"
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