Zhu Yanyi, Zhu Yanli, Zhu Zhibin, Yan Aohan, and Taishu Yuanxiang stayed on the third floor. Zhu Shunyao and her wife remained on the first floor. The others found their own rooms, as the Zhu family house had plenty of space.
After settling in, everyone washed up, changed clothes, and had a light meal before resting early. Although they had soft berths on the train, the journey was still tiring.
Halfway through the night, Zhu Yanyi sensed a familiar presence. She knew Yan Aohan had joined her in bed. She didn’t open her eyes, only adjusting her posture slightly before continuing to sleep.
Over the years, whenever they were together, they slept in the same bed. Of course, it was purely a "covering with a quilt and chatting" mode.
Yan Aohan smiled faintly, wrapped his arms around Zhu Yanyi, and went back to sleep.
It wasn’t just Yan Aohan with Zhu Yanyi. Taishu Yuanxiang also entered Zhu Yanli’s room. Since they were officially registered as husband and wife, they could sleep together openly.
The night passed without incident. The next morning, Zhu Shunyao took Taishu Yuanxiang and Yan Aohan out. This was the birthplace of the Azure Sovereign Qingdi Group. Since they had returned, he wanted to inspect it properly. Inspecting alone was boring, so he brought Yan Aohan and Taishu Yuanxiang along.
Actually, Zhu Shunyao returned every year during the busy autumn harvest season to check on things, so he knew the general situation well.
"Currently, I have contracted seven hundred mu of land here, and seven hundred and eighty mu in the capital. The amounts are similar. I usually stay in the capital, and I hire people to manage the seven hundred mu here. I only come back during the busy spring and autumn seasons," Zhu Shunyao said as they walked.
"Dad, this place is really nice. The air is good, and the environment is pleasant," Taishu Yuanxiang said, enjoying the quiet, pastoral style.
"Hehe, actually, I could develop this business because of a hint from our Ani. She once asked why there were no off-season vegetables in winter, and said it would be great if we could grow them. That’s when I started researching greenhouse vegetables. At first, my goal was simple: I just wanted my daughter to eat fresh fruits and vegetables in winter. But once I started, I couldn’t stop," Zhu Shunyao explained, pointing to a high wall ahead. "That’s the factory after the Azure Sovereign Qingdi Group merger. Over the years, we’ve established a pickled vegetable factory, a fruit processing plant, and a fresh vegetable packaging plant here. Let me take you inside to see."
"Boss, you’re back," people greeted Zhu Shunyao as they entered the factory area.
"I see many people here seem to be veterans," Taishu Yuanxiang noted the characteristic.
"Isn’t that right?" Yan Aohan smiled lightly. "Uncle Shunyao’s Azure Sovereign Qingdi Group has hired many veterans and their families. They even provide free employee dormitories."
"Dad, how did you think of hiring veterans?" Taishu Yuanxiang had also hired some veterans, but never as many as Zhu Shunyao.
"Not just the factory, but also the logistics and security companies are staffed by veterans. Their families work here too," Yan Aohan said with a light smile. "Uncle Shunyao has done many things we haven’t."
Veteran employment has always been a major issue. But since Zhu Shunyao established the Azure Sovereign Qingdi Group, he has helped solve the employment problem for many veterans of the Chinese military. Of course, in terms of numbers, it was just a drop in the ocean. However, the number of employed personnel was significant. Excluding the security and logistics companies, the number of veterans employed in other factories of the Azure Sovereign Qingdi Group exceeded a thousand. This was a very large figure.
"Dad, you’re awesome," Taishu Yuanxiang said, giving Zhu Shunyao a thumbs-up in admiration.
"Hehe, you’re flattering me. I didn’t have much of a grand plan. Besides, to expand the factory, I need people. Who else would I hire?" Zhu Shunyao didn’t consider himself particularly great.
"Dad, I know why you brought us here. Do you want to hand this place over to us to manage?" Taishu Yuanxiang had understood Zhu Shunyao’s character after spending time with him.
Zhu Shunyao, likely due to his farming background, disliked beating around the bush. Even though he built such a large enterprise, he did it with sincerity, just like when he built the greenhouses. Initially, he only wanted his wife and daughter to eat fresh vegetables in winter, but it resulted in this current business.
No matter how big the business grew, his personality remained largely unchanged. He preferred people to speak directly, especially family members, rather than using indirect language.
Taishu Yuanxiang said this because he remembered Yan Aohan’s suggestion in the capital.
Yan Aohan nodded with a smile. "I think the business in Sicheng Town is one part, and the business in the capital is another. My ancestral home is in Sicheng Town, but for my children, I now live in the capital.
I don’t want to give up either side. But regarding management, I can only barely cope. Even though I studied university management, I’m an amateur, and it’s still not enough. I’m already struggling with the current situation. If we expand further, I’m afraid I won’t be able to manage it well.
So, I initially thought of hiring professional managers. Now that you are here, I’m thinking of having you send people to help me manage. I’ll just remain the chairman."
Zhu Shunyao said this because he understood his own limitations. He also knew that having his son take over immediately was impossible. However, a son-in-law is half a son, and having them help watch over things was good.
Taishu Yuanxiang thought for a moment and said, "Dad, my influence is in the north, so I can find someone to help manage the capital side. This is the south, and my roots are shallow here. Let Aohan help."
Yan Aohan smiled faintly. "Uncle, I will have people look after this side." After all, the current managers here were already people he had sent. Most importantly, the headquarters of the security company and the logistics company were also here. It was indeed more appropriate for him to oversee this side.
"Good. In that case, I can rest assured," Zhu Shunyao smiled, feeling the burden on his shoulders lighten. "I know the Azure Sovereign Qingdi Group looks big now, but it’s not enough. It’s hard for me to develop it further with my current abilities. With professional managers sent by you, I don’t have to worry about the future development of the Azure Sovereign Qingdi Group."