Xu Lanzhi said she was still shaken by what happened to Tang Qingshan. The Lin family were her closest relatives, and she was afraid that if they had more business dealings in the future, it would cause unnecessary trouble and affect the relationship between relatives.
Tang Qiqi also agreed with this point. Anything involving money will always cause some trouble. Even brothers have to keep clear accounts. Tang Qiqi also felt it was very necessary to make things clear in advance.
After thinking for a while, she suggested a contracting arrangement to Xu Lanzhi. Specifically, she would provide the funds and rice seeds, while Lin Changming and his team would handle the management of the rice paddies.
Xu Lanzhi asked, "Then how should the harvest be distributed? If we give them a fixed wage, they might not be able to work as hard as they want!"
Tang Qiqi said admiringly, "Mother, you are so insightful and your words are so profound. That's why the distribution method should be mutually beneficial. If the harvest is good, both sides will benefit, and they will work hard."
Xu Lanzhi said, "Qiqi is right. Where did you learn so much? Even I, at my age, can't compare to you."
Tang Qiqi said, "I don't know either, but these things just seem to have entered my brain on their own! Besides, Mom is already amazing!"
Xu Lanzhi smiled knowingly: "You're such a good child, always trying to make your mother happy. Alright, now that you have these ideas in mind, tell me how you can achieve what you call mutual benefit!"
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Tang Qiqi said, "That's easy. You just need to agree on the harvest distribution ratio, how much our family will get, how much my uncle and his family will get, and the higher the yield, the more everyone will get."
Xu Lanzhi thought for a moment and said, "That's a good idea. This way, I can save myself the trouble. I only need to put in the money and I can make a profit. Your uncle will also have management rights, which will make management easier."
Tang Qiqi knew that even this method was not perfect. As the saying goes, there will always be conflicts when it comes to things that are related to interests. But for now, it is still a good method.
As expected, Lin Changming came about the rice seeds. Although the planting season was still far off, he was uneasy until he saw the seeds.
Another issue is that Xu Lanzhi didn't say how she would pay him back, and Lin Changming wanted to find out, but he didn't know how to bring it up.
Xu Lanzhi received Tang Qiqi's assurance that the rice seeds would arrive on time.
Lin Changming hesitated for a while before finally speaking. He said, "Sister-in-law, I trust your character, but I still want to ask you how the salary will be calculated this month since I'm managing the rice paddies for you."
After finishing speaking, Lin Changming felt something was amiss. He stammered, "I didn't come here to ask you for money. I just wanted to be aware of the situation. You don't know, your second sister and her child are earning quite a bit with you now. People in the village are laughing at me!"
Xu Lanzhi had heard Tang Xiahe mention this before, and she smiled gently and said, "Brother-in-law is right. Even close brothers need to keep clear accounts. It's best to make things clear."
I was just about to tell you about this. I thought about it, and realized I know nothing about farming. The rice paddy will be entirely managed by you, brother-in-law. I'll just provide funding and supplies. If you need anything, just ask me.”
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Lin Changming couldn't understand what Xu Lanzhi was saying, and after talking for a long time, she still hadn't mentioned how she would be paid.
Seeing that his expression was different, Xu Lanzhi continued, "As for the monthly salary, I want to change the way. Originally, this rice field was managed by my brother-in-law. How can I give you only a few taels of silver? I want to divide the harvest into four parts for you."
Lin Changming thought he had misheard. He asked in surprise, "Sister-in-law, do you mean you're going to give me four portions of the harvest?"
Xu Lanzhi hesitated, then said, “That’s right, it’s 40/60. Brother-in-law, although you’re doing hard work, I’m the one who put in all the capital. So it’s best if I split it 60 and you split it 40. What do you think? I just came up with this idea. Why don’t you go back and discuss it with my second sister?”
Lin Changming waved his hand dismissively: "No need for that. I can still make decisions about family matters. But Lanzhi, you need to think this through. Once you've decided on a 40/60 split, everything will have to be done that way from now on. You can't go back on your word!"
Xu Lanzhi glanced at Wang Shi, who was sitting next to her, and said, "Second brother-in-law, Mother is here. Do you think I would lie to you!"
Lin Changming was overjoyed. This was an opportunity he couldn't have found even with a lantern. He had personally planted Xu Lanzhi's seeds, and the yield was more than ten times that of what they usually grew. After deducting the rent and the grain paid to the tenants, there was still a lot left over.
Since I can get 40% of it, I have to keep an eye on everyone else and help them work hard.
Lin Changming left happily. Madam Wang was very satisfied this time, after all, Tang Xiahe was her own daughter, how could she not want her family to prosper?
Xu Lanzhi was also relieved. On the surface, it seemed that Lin Changming had taken 40% without contributing anything, which was a bit too much.
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But he was experienced and energetic. In other words, Xu Lanzhi only invested some money and was just waiting for it to generate more money, so it was a good deal for her. This could be considered a win-win situation for everyone.
But her joy didn't last long. Wang sat there absentmindedly, as if she had something on her mind.
Xu Lanzhi asked, "Mother, what are you thinking about?"
Madam Wang sighed and said, "Lanzhi, I'm really embarrassed to ask you this, but I can't keep quiet, after all, they're both my children!"
Hearing Wang's words, Xu Lanzhi understood. She smiled and said, "Is it because my eldest sister came to see you again?"
Madam Wang nodded and said, "That's right. You just left and she came right after. I know she's not a likable person, but she is your sister after all. You've already helped Qiu Mei and Xia He. If you don't lend her a hand, people will laugh at you."
Xu Lanzhi said with some difficulty, "Mother, it's not that I don't want to help my eldest sister, it's just that her temper is so unpredictable, I really can't handle it."
Wang chimed in, "I know that, and I've talked to her about it too. But she boasted in the village that you would make the people in her village live like the people in Tangjiagou and Dashuwan. If you don't help her, she won't be able to stay in the village."
Xu Lanzhi frowned and said, "My eldest sister still does things in such a disorganized way. But no matter what, we are all family. It's not that I don't want to help her. Let me think about what Liujiatun can do."
Seeing that Xu Lanzhi had relented, Wang was relieved and went out to prepare dinner.
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Xu Lanzhi then called over her strategist Tang Qiqi and asked, "Qiqi, what projects do you think Liujiatun can undertake?"
Tang Qiqi feigned surprise and said, "Mom, what's gotten into you? Why are you thinking of starting a business in Liujiatun? Haven't you always complained that I'm too much of a troublemaker?"
Xu Lanzhi smiled indulgently and said, "Don't make fun of me. I've already helped your second and third aunts, and your eldest aunt has been left out in the cold for so many days. It's time for her to get some benefits."
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