Chapter 140: A Rapid Change in Identity!

Chapter 140: A Rapid Change in Identity!

Zhang Lin never expected that the people Liu Xian and Zhao Han brought with them would include Liu Shan.

The first time Liu Shan came to Liyuan Farm, it was to deliver pandas. The second time, Liyuan Farm wanted to return the pandas. Now, this third time, he was here as part of the provincial support for the Youcheng project?

The changes were happening so fast.

Didn't Liu Xian and the others worry about him being a mole?

Liu Shan was also quite embarrassed when he saw Zhang Lin again.

Who would have thought that the pandas, originally considered a burden, would suddenly recover and become internet celebrities?

Liu Xian and Zhao Han clearly noticed Liu Shan's discomfort.

So, Zhao Han introduced him with a smile, "Mr. Zhang, let me introduce you to Mr. Liu Shan. You two should already know each other. He's here as part of the provincial support for the Youcheng project. He's also in the process of transferring to the Youcheng Tourism Bureau as the deputy director. He will be responsible for all project-related matters, and he's quite familiar with pandas."

Zhang Lin was genuinely taken aback by this.

Could they really do things this way?

But upon further reflection, the provincial zoo was a government institution. As a department head there, transferring to a county tourism bureau as a deputy director seemed like a demotion.

So, it was quite possible.

Liu Shan, after hearing Zhao Han's introduction, immediately smiled and said to Zhang Lin, "Mr. Zhang, I hope we can work together. I know which zookeepers are the best and which pandas are the best. Since I'm here to support, I'll make sure to send the best. I don't think you'll be disappointed."

Zhang Lin understood the gesture and replied with a smile, "I look forward to working with you, Mr. Liu."

"I believe we will have a pleasant cooperation," Liu Shan said, shaking Zhang Lin's hand.

He was indeed making a gesture of goodwill.

At first, being transferred to Youcheng was a source of deep disappointment and frustration for him. However, after a talk with Liu Xian, he learned about the potential of Youcheng. Overall, it seemed that Youcheng had more prospects than the provincial zoo, which, despite being a good institution, was on the periphery.

So, he decided to fully commit to Youcheng, even while the transfer process was still ongoing.

"Liu Xian, let's go to the meeting room," Zhang Lin said, leading everyone inside.

Naturally, Liu Xian took the seat of honor.

The Liyuan Farm people sat on one side, while Zhao Han and Liu Shan sat on the other, representing their different roles and positions.

Zhong Miaoying brought in a pot of freshly brewed tea and poured a cup for everyone.

Liu Xian then began, "Mr. Zhang, you're aware of the directive documents. Let's start discussing this project. First, we need to address the various project procedures and documents. The county will help you with these, so there shouldn't be any issues."

"Additionally, regarding the construction of the panda research facility and breeding project, has your farm decided on a location? Once you've decided, we can coordinate with the First Construction Company to complete the project within a year."

Zhang Lin wasn't surprised that the project would be handled by the Youcheng First Construction Company, just like the Night Market Town project. Official large-scale projects were typically entrusted to the First Construction Company or at least led by them.

He stood up and operated the WeChat projector, displaying a map of Liyuan Farm on the wall.

He had prepared this in advance and pointed to a location, "Liu Xian, we plan to build the project here, not far from the Night Market Town project, near the North and South camping areas. This location will be convenient for visitors staying in both areas."

"Alright, this location is fine," Liu Xian nodded and continued discussing other issues.

For example, the construction of the zoo. Youcheng would organize the relocation of animals from the two small zoos in the city to Liyuan Farm. These zoos had few visitors and were barely surviving, so it was better to offload this burden.

The employees from the two small zoos would also be transferred to Liyuan Farm.

These were minor issues for Liyuan Farm.

There were other matters to discuss, such as the support from the provincial zoo. Considering the potential for delays, Liu Shan would handle the negotiations, sparing Liyuan Farm the trouble.

Liu Xian spoke for a while, feeling parched, and picked up a cup of tea.

Zhang Lin had thoughtfully provided tea instead of mineral water, which Liu Xian preferred for its refreshing and invigorating qualities.

However, he was taken aback after just one sip.

The tea had a rich aroma and a lingering aftertaste.

Most importantly, it instantly invigorated him, making him feel very alert.

"Mr. Zhang, what kind of tea is this?" Liu Xian asked in surprise, turning to Zhao Han and Liu Shan, "Try Mr. Zhang's tea, it's truly excellent!"

Zhao Han and Liu Shan were skeptical. They had drunk tea before, but Liu Xian's reaction suggested this tea was special.

They each took a sip and were equally surprised.

They had never tasted such tea before.

Such a high-quality tea was truly exceptional.

Zhao Han couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Zhang, what kind of tea is this?"

Zhang Lin didn't hide it, but he also didn't reveal everything, "It's top-grade Da Hongpao. I was lucky to get some!"

The term "top-grade Da Hongpao" might not mean much to the average person, as Da Hongpao tea is widely available on the market.

After drinking the tea, they knew it was definitely not the ordinary Da Hong Pao available on the market. The aroma, the aftertaste, and the invigorating effect—this must be the legendary supreme Da Hong Pao, the best of the best.

Thinking about this, Zhao Han, who had initially wanted to ask for more tea, now lacked the courage to even speak up.

Such tea, even a small amount, could lead to a major offense, possibly even the loss of one's position.

At Liyuan Farm, everyone exchanged glances, wondering if a cup of tea really warranted such caution.

But after drinking the tea Zhong Miaoying had prepared, they all felt a sense of disbelief.

Just one sip, and everyone felt invigorated.

Only Lin Muxue understood that this was the tea Zhang Lin had purchased for 2 million yuan per kilogram.

Zhang Lin usually wouldn't bring out this tea, but today, he did.

Liu Xian drank several more sips and felt refreshed and invigorated. He then said to Zhang Lin, "Mr. Zhang, currently, your panda exhibit is free, which is not good for the farm's operations. The county can help by having Yijian build a temporary zoo within a month. The pandas and black bears can start operating, selling tickets, and once the panda research lab and breeding project are ready, they can be moved in."

Zhang Lin naturally agreed with this plan.

After all, the free panda viewing was due to the lack of facilities, making it impossible to charge. Offering it for free also helped to boost the popularity of the panda Yuan Yuan and increase the farm's fanbase.

With the county now taking the initiative to help build a temporary zoo within a month, he was more than happy to go along with it.

The meeting continued, with Liu Xian discussing many project-related matters.

Zhang Lin had his staff from HR, operations, veterinary, and finance take notes. After the meeting, they were to draft plans for their respective areas and compile them for Lin Muxue.

The meeting lasted a full three hours.

"Mr. Zhang, the county has already contacted the relevant departments. The documents and procedures will be handled by tomorrow, and they will come to discuss them with you," Liu Xian said before leaving with his team.

"Understood!" Zhang Lin nodded and personally saw them off to the parking lot.

For such a project, it was natural for the bank to be involved in the subsequent expenses and payments.

Back at the office, Zhang Lin called Lin Muxue again and instructed, "Senior Lin, you need to closely monitor this project and follow up regularly."

"Understood!" Lin Muxue nodded.

She knew that if this project succeeded, it would greatly benefit the farm, and it was also very meaningful.

At least, that's how she felt.

After all, it would add another national treasure breeding base to the country, potentially increasing the panda population.

After the agreement between Youcheng and Linyuan Farm, both sides sprang into action. The next morning, Yijian sent people to Linyuan Farm to take measurements, starting with the location for the temporary zoo, which needed to be built within a month.

This was followed by the panda research lab and breeding project.

When Zhang Lin arrived at the farm office, Lin Mengyao was already there, handing him two documents: "Mr. Zhang, this is the payroll for last month. You need to sign it. We also need to get the employees to open salary accounts with the bank for easier payroll processing. The other matter is the repayment to Kailin Investment, the first installment of 10 million yuan."

Zhang Lin took the two documents. Payroll was a top priority for the farm. Apart from the employees recruited through the game, the nearly 500 employees recruited from the real world were all here to earn a living.

Even though many employees didn't earn a full month's salary last month, the total payroll, including bonuses, still amounted to over 3.5 million yuan. The 70+ bamboo artisans in the Bamboo Culture Park had particularly high salaries.

Zhang Lin glanced at his own salary, which was left blank.

With a finance department, he naturally needed to receive a salary, even though he was the sole shareholder. It might seem redundant, but it was a necessary procedure, as personal income tax and corporate taxes are different.

He filled in a salary of 100,000 yuan for himself.

As a boss, having only 100,000 yuan in his pocket wasn't enough. He planned to transfer 5 million yuan as a dividend to another personal account.

He would instruct the finance department to handle this.

Having employees open unified bank accounts was standard practice for all companies, making payroll distribution more efficient.

Otherwise, with hundreds of employees spread across different banks, it would be a logistical nightmare.

He signed the documents and handed them back to Lin Mengyao.

"Mr. Zhang, I'll get to work then." Lin Mengyao took the documents and left the office.

At this moment, Zhang Lin suddenly looked at the game map in his mind. He saw an exclamation mark indicating an event at the office center.

He immediately checked the event details and was taken aback.

An event notification for this?

(End of Chapter)

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