Chapter 1963: Chapter 923: Gourmet Food, Workers, and Buying a Car (Part 2) But today Yan Fei cooked quite a lot, even he felt embarrassed to reveal just how good he was at eating. “If you ever want to eat, you’re welcome to visit my ranch.” Yan Fei laughed. “You better not invite him, or he’ll stick around your ranch and never go home,” Emily joked, “But, Yan, your cooking is really, really awesome! The three locals felt like the naughty children of Sancha River Township from a few years ago, suddenly tagging along with adults to banquets, everything tasted delicious, and they couldn’t stop eating. Their stomachs were full, but bouncing around a bit made them feel they could eat more, so they continued — the worst part was some who hadn’t had greasy food in their stomachs for years, ate too much at once and couldn’t digest, causing stomach trouble when they got home. After a hearty ‘feast,’ Old Haiden worked with exceptional efficiency. A few phone calls later, a dozen workers, along with their families, gathered in Haiden’s yard. What surprised Yan Fei was that because these dozen or so workers came, nearly all the idle people in the small town showed up, standing outside on the road, seemingly curious to see what the new ranch owner looked like. It was quite lively, almost like the curious crowds in Sancha River Township watching a spectacle. Yan Fei didn’t even need to speak; Haiden said everything that needed to be said. Then came the signing of agreements, which didn’t require Yan Fei’s attention, as Daniel was full of energy, taking care of everything. The actual ranch owners, Yan Fei and Xu Xiaoyan, stood aside, just responsible for mentally noting the workers’ names. Outside the gate, someone shouted, asking if Yan Fei needed more workers. Yan Fei waved his hand: “The ranch doesn’t even have cows yet, I don’t need that many workers for now. But soon we will, once the cows arrive…” The town residents not only watched the spectacle, but were also quite enthusiastic. The new ranch would not only provide employment opportunities; it would also need to procure many materials, which would benefit the entire town’s development. Yan Fei living directly at Haiden’s house made it easier for everyone to accept them as the new ranch owners of the town. Once the workers had signed the agreements, Yan Fei issued his first command as the boss: repair the houses. Yan Fei initially thought he would need to guide their work, but one of the workers said, “We’re familiar with the ranch; as for repairing houses, leave it to us. Let Brother Luke lead us; we’ll guarantee the old houses will be repaired within a week.” “It won’t take a week, not that long,” said the middle-aged man called Brother Luke, waving his hands. “I checked it out when the ranch was sold a few days ago; five days tops, and the houses will be fixed.” “Alright!” Being able to finish days earlier made Yan Fei happier, and he issued a second order as the new boss. “If finished in five days, there will be a twenty percent increase in pay for those days.” “Oh yeah!” Some workers quietly cheered. It’s better to not have to do it himself; at a time of revival, if he was stuck watching over the ranch, nothing would get done. Plus, with the workers offering to complete the work ahead of schedule, it certainly warranted a reward. Money was a small issue, as long as the work was done well. The original houses were quite old, but Yan Fei wasn’t planning major renovations yet; they just needed to be livable for now. The ranch lacked tools, but the workers had them at home. The wages Yan Fei offered weren’t high, merely based on the ranch workers’ previous wages, but having a job was still a delight for the workers! And what boosted their confidence the most was Haiden and Yan Fei’s relationship being quite harmonious. Due to trust in Haiden, the workers skipped slowly getting acquainted with Yan Fei and directly prepared their tools to work at the ranch. Luke, mentioned by the workers, was not only respected among them but also considered reliable by Old Haiden. Supposedly, he’d been working at the ranch since his teenage years, now with over twenty years living there, more than familiar with ranch matters. Yan Fei was still not very familiar with Northern River Town and thought he might need to procure materials, so he entrusted the money to Luke, letting him handle the material procurement. The new ranch owner’s trust made the usually silent Luke a bit excited, and he patted his chest, promising the new boss he would repair the houses promptly to get the ranch running. Outside the gate, a white bystander shouted, “New boss, don’t worry about Luke skimming your money; I’ll be supervising him. He can only buy materials from my place, and I’ll ensure he brings the receipts to you…” Yan Fei cheerfully greeted this person. The workers left happily; even in wealthier countries, there are poor people. Not everyone in the town owned a ranch; some had too little land or none at all, so those needing to work as cowboys were financially dry without a job. The wealth gap always existed; otherwise, why would people go all over for work, and why would there be beggars on city streets? The town was sparsely populated, with few people but many surrounding ranches, so experienced cowboys could still frequently find work. For instance, when a ranch temporarily received new cattle or needed to herd cows out for sale, or when constructing ranch facilities, they’d temporarily hire people from the town. Then, as Yan Fei planned to inquire about the ranch’s cattle, Old Haiden suggested, “Perhaps you could first buy a vehicle; as long as you’re driving around the town, no one will mind your license hasn’t arrived yet.” Who said foreigners weren’t considerate? Clearly, Old Haiden found Yan Fei agreeable, leading him to offer such advice. The town was small, with only a few security personnel who were acquaintances. Granting a newcomer ranch owner some leeway was simple. Daniel indicated for Yan Fei to agree promptly, which he did without hesitation: “Alright, I’ll buy a vehicle first. When I return, we’ll get some puppies and also start preparing for the cattle.” “The cattle issue can wait a bit. But about the puppies, if you find it troublesome, leave it to me. For just a few Australian currency, you can get a fine young herding puppy. How many do you need, and I’ll have someone buy them from other farms for you?” Meals really foster relationships, as Old Haiden no longer regarded Yan Fei as an outsider. Tʜe source of this ᴄontent ɪs NoveI(F)ire.net “Thank you!” Yan Fei immediately offered payment upon hearing they’d buy from other ranches. The ranches weren’t like neighborhood townsfolk; a visit required half a day’s drive, better to leave it to Old Haiden, plus he enjoyed having a little task. On the way to buy a vehicle, Daniel became even warmer towards Yan Fei. The more he got to know him, the more he realized this young boss wasn’t simple. Young people who could earn money were everywhere; with the internet’s rise, many became millionaires at a young age. But this young man was also a sharpshooter and could cook fantastically; that’s even more impressive! Based on Daniel’s introduction and Yan Fei’s understanding over the past few days, most people here bought Japanese cars. Yan Fei disliked this, purely a personal preference, though even out on Australia’s streets, alleyways, and ranch farms, Japanese cars dominated. Not choosing a Japanese car left him with few options, combined with the practical consideration to buy a pickup truck first, leaving only Ford as a choice. Second-hand cars were available, but Yan Fei, having just arrived, didn’t think to save that money. He bought a new vehicle directly, and requested the sales staff to deliver it to Northern River Town, temporarily letting Old Haiden take over. He needed to inquire whether any ranches were preparing for a large-scale cattle sale recently.