After Apocalypse, I Got Rich With Superpower

Chapter 92: Chapter 90: Awarding Bonuses

Chapter 92: Chapter 90: Awarding Bonuses

“The main issue is that we’re short on hands, and we don’t dare to prepare too much. We just sell out the same day and that’s that—we don’t do leftovers. Vegetables don’t keep well until the next day either; the leaves wilt. We typically pick them the same day we sell them all, and whatever is left goes home for our own folks to eat.”

After finishing work in the afternoon, the kids also came back. Wenwen, along with the other children, was doing the accounts, preparing for tomorrow’s vegetables and meats, menus, and so on. The kids are getting more and more adept at these tasks, no longer needing her guidance, managing to stand on their own two feet.”

Of course, as a reward, Li Pan never shortchanged any employee of the farm when it came to money. Salaries were never delayed or defaulted on and bonuses were often given out, generally after the farm had settled its abundant harvest every three months, with each bonus being no less than five thousand yuan.”

“If someone wants to use a Crystal Core to advance, that’s considered part of the rewards, which means the bonus is calculated separately and not mixed in with the rest.”

“Basically, money, Contribution points, and advancement resources are all available at our farm.”

“Li Pan’s farm offers the best treatment, far better than other farms, which can’t compare to hers.”

“Other farms employ fewer permanent workers, generally relying on temporary labor. The majority of their land clearing is done by whole families, which saves a significant amount of expenses.”

“Employing so many people like she does, with such large monthly expenses, hers is a unique case. Even so, her farm’s produce quality and yield rank in first place, earning respect from the other farmers.”

“Wheat and black oats and the like have all been harvested. The wheat straw is to be made into green storage pits, and Qin Jianzhong and Shi Lei have taken care of that.”

“Gu Ye took time out to cook box lunches for the store, letting Yang Zhengfei deliver them with the tricycle. As the meals are substantial, affordable, and tasty, they need to be delivered twice a day. Each delivery offers different dishes, which also helps use up the farm’s vegetables and meat. Processed food can also fetch a higher price.”

“Last year’s homemade soy sauce, bean paste, and other condiments are also sold in the shop and are quite popular—they sell way better than the soybeans alone.”

“If this year’s yield is good, the plan is to reserve more soybeans to make soy sauce or such, since our homemade soy sauce is well-liked and has received positive reviews.”

“However, the vinegar production doesn’t match up to that of the Base, ultimately limiting profits. But we have an advantage in price, so people have options.”

“We made a lot of cured ham and bacon last year. The farm couldn’t consume it all, so during the New Year, some was given to the Base Commander, friends, and family, and there’s still quite a bit left over.”

“We have enough for ourselves to last a year, but we’ll still need to make more this year.”

“For dinner, we’re having a stew with cured rib soup, adding some winter melon and pumpkin. We’re still harvesting vegetables from the greenhouse.”

“We’ve just about wrapped up here and it’s time to make tomato sauce.”

“Okay, it’s selling great in the store. We’re out of last year’s stock; it all sold out.”

“Our own homemade tomato sauce also sells, and there’s quite a demand for it. It’s cheaper than the canned versions available in supermarkets, and where there’s a bargain, there are buyers.”

“Don’t make too much though. As long as we have enough for ourselves, some gifts, and just enough stock for the store, that’s plenty. Now that supplies are becoming more plentiful and we’re not as scarce on food as before, if we make too much, I’m afraid you won’t be able to sell it all.”

“That’s true. I guess making about the same amount as last year would do.”

“Fine. Keep up with making your box lunches, and if you’re tired, don’t worry about them. There are a few new diners that have opened up selling box lunches; I saw them last time I delivered goods.”

“Yes, they’ve been open for a week now, and these days one trip of deliveries is enough for us, indeed our sales have dropped by more than half.”

Wenwen nodded in agreement.

“If it becomes unfeasible, then don’t do box lunches anymore. They take too much of our manpower, and it’s not like we make much profit from them. It’s a waste of time. It’d be better to focus on making roasted and marinated meats. That’s what you specialized in learning, and having that skill, it’s better to work on perfecting and specializing in it.”

Li Pan discussed ongoing adjustments for the farm’s development with everyone, gathering ideas collectively.

“If it takes too much effort and yields too little profit, it’s hardly worth it. Wearing people out for little gain is pointless.”

“Okay, sis, let me think it over for a couple of days. We’ll stop making box lunches at the end of this month and focus on the marinated meats; we have enough poultry raised at home for that.”

“I’ll leave it to you to decide.”

“Sis, I want to build another traditional oven for making roasted pork belly and chicken. The current one is an electric roaster, good for making roast duck, but I think the traditional clay oven tastes better.”

“Can we use open flames in the market?”

“The backyard of the market will do. Our spot is especially good; there’s a large space empty back there. Just need to tidy up the storage room in the backyard.”

“Okay, once you’ve decided, go ahead with it. Xiao Yun, would you like to work in the back kitchen of the store? You don’t have to go to the front yard.”

Gu Ye had to cook for the people at the two farms, and both Gu Yun and Yang Zhengfei had learned from him. They were already capable of working independently, and as long as they weren’t making elaborate dishes, there basically were no big problems.

“If you want to go, go. Your sister Wenwen is there, there’s no need to be afraid.”

“Exactly, Xiao Yun, come work with us. It’ll be fun.”

Wenwen took the initiative to invite Gu Yun.

Gu Yun nodded shyly, “Then I’ll just do the work; I’m not good at entertaining customers.”

“I’ll entertain the customers. You two just focus on the cooking.”

“Deal.”

“We’ll send another person to look after the grocery store. Zhang Qi, you go.”

After some thought, Li Pan decided that Qi was lively, smart, and suited for business. His Wood Element was part of the Combat System, but with Xie Ling and Lin Tianyi at home now, they could manage without him.

“Okay, I’ll watch the store.”

Zhang Qi thought that if the roast meat shop got busy, he could also help Wenwen out.

“The accounts for the two shops should be kept separate. Don’t mix them together, or it’ll become confusing.”

“Understood. Don’t worry; even the QR codes for payments are different.”

“That’s good. At the end of the year, I’ll give you two a separate bonus for this shop.”

These two shops were almost entirely run by a few of the kids. Li Pan couldn’t let the children down. Last year, he gave each kid an extra ten thousand yuan, twenty thousand in total—that was their hard-earned bonus.

Li Pan and Xue Dong were generous with bonuses, never skimping. If you want the horse to run, you’ve got to let the horse feed well—why would anyone work hard for you without pay?

The farm provided good treatment; eating, drinking, clothing, and housing were paid for by Li Pan. They weren’t asked to spend their own money. Salaries and bonuses could be saved in full, free for them to use as they wished. Upgrades for the farm, including exchanging for Crystal Cores and other Spirit Plants, were taken care of by the farm, so they needn’t worry about it. It was only a matter of waiting if the base didn’t have what was needed immediately.

Such treatment was unmatched even in the base. Naturally, everyone considered it their own home, taking care to save costs for the farm and seeing it as their responsibility, never complaining.

“This month, the boss has settled the accounts for the wheat and fruits and vegetables. We’ve done really well at the start of this year. I’ll give everyone a bonus of ten thousand yuan each. The wages stay the same, and I don’t have many Contribution points to give right now. That’s not on offer. But there will be more bonuses after the autumn harvest. Everyone, be assured. Come on, swipe your phones.”

Xue Dong had the money ready. As soon as the wheat was sold, there was cash available. It was time to distribute bonuses to everyone for all their hard work day and night; it was all seen and appreciated.

“More money? Can we even spend it all? We have food and drink aplenty; there’s no need to hand out so much. The daily costs are already significant.”

Jiao Ming, being older, worried more.

“It’s enough. We’ve also sold a portion of medicinal materials—Mugwort and Honeysuckle, senna leaves, and a few good ginseng plants. Our farm is in its third year now; we’ve already recouped the initial investment. So, we’re pretty much earning profits. We’re all one family; if there’s money, we all make it together. Here, it’s time to divide the money.”

Xue Dong distributed the money cheerfully, and everyone’s faces lit up with happy smiles.

“I’m planning to help my brother with a down payment for a house, just not sure whether to buy a courtyard house or an apartment.”

Liu Qian laughed while discussing it with everyone.