The Marshal’s Wife is Wild
Chapter 178 - 177: Arrangements

Chapter 178: Chapter 177: Arrangements

Qu Tong didn’t leave either; after getting Si Yuting’s consent via a message, she hugged her smart device and returned to her room.

The smart device, in comparison with a light device, is as different as comparing a mobile phone to a computer—it is more convenient to use and has more comprehensive features.

Although she had applied for the Legion’s internship slots, she still needed to meet the standard number of theoretical class hours.

Qu Tong logged into the educational administration system with her smart device, found Zhu Jidan’s class playback, clicked play, and then turned the sound off, setting it aside.

She then booted up the light device and initiated a video call with Xiang Bin.

As soon as the video connected, Qu Tong first saw three half-grown kids playing next to a vegetable plot: five-year-old Xixi, six-year-old Xiang Tao, and seven-year-old Xiaoguang, who were building a mudman together.

The warm sunshine spilled onto their faces, blending with the lush green scenery, both emanating vibrancy and vitality.

Xiaoguang’s original frail and sickly temperament was washed away by the smiles on his face, making him appear much more lively.

Ke Jun was also present and respectfully greeted Qu Tong.

Qu Tong inquired about the important matters, "How’s the farm doing?"

Xiang Bin began to report in detail, speaking with less restraint and more confidence:

"The large-scale crops of corn, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, and other fruits and vegetables in Farm One have mostly matured, and we can start harvesting in a few days. The plants in Farm Two are also doing well, and we expect them to mature one after another in about a month. Farm Three has been developed, waiting for your arrangements when you return."

"The green dates on your mountain behind have been almost completely picked, but there are quite a few apples and kiwis that have ripened. Would you like them listed in the shop, or should I send them to you?"

Qu Tong said, "Later, I’ll give you the addresses, send them to these two places."

"Yes, boss," Xiang Bin nodded obediently, then said, "As the farm expands, we’re running short on labor. I just asked Boss Xu whether we should buy robots or recruit externally, but Boss Xu hasn’t replied yet."

Qu Tong felt Xu An might be very busy, so she arranged it herself, "Buy robots. My brother may be quite busy lately. Apply for whatever funds you need first, and if my brother doesn’t have time to see it, contact me."

Buying robots was higher in cost, but it saved more hassle.

Thinking of the people on her own planet, Qu Tong instructed further: "Xiang Bin, you and Brother Ke revise the employee benefits. Allow them to take a reasonable amount of Energy Fruits and Vegetables each month for their daily diet, but keep an eye on their discretion."

"Find someone to teach them how to manage the robots."

"Brother Ke, please inquire if there is anyone on the planet who can fly a spaceship; if not, help me recruit one."

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Having made all these arrangements, she realized there really were many things waiting for her to deal with.

After the internship, she would have to find an opportunity to go back and check on things.

Qu Tong also made a video call to Old Yuan.

The first thing Old Yuan always said was, "My good apprentice, when are you coming back?"

"I’ve got things to deal with here, I won’t be back for now," Qu Tong replied noncommittally.

Old Yuan’s face fell and he huffed, "I heard you went to visit Si Yuting at the First Army Corps? What’s so good about that kid, beyond help, you! Hurry back to help me with the potion experiments, or we can discuss the recipes for Special Grade Potions."

Yuan Hewen felt that Qu Tong’s silence the last time meant the Silver Potion was gone.

After all, such a precious potion isn’t easily made—either the raw materials are rare and hard to find or the technique is complex.

He could make Special Grade Potions, but the Special Grade Potion he made back then was the same as Lan Jianghong’s, so it wouldn’t have any effect on Si Yuting either.

"I’ve prepared a birthday gift for you. When you come back, I’ll definitely give you a surprise,"

He had spent an entire week writing "From Novice to Mastery: Potion Teaching," which would surely move the little girl to tears.

In view of the fact that Old Yuan had prepared a birthday gift for her, Qu Tong indeed gave a firm promise, "I’ll be finished here in four days, and I’ll find a way to come back."

Old Yuan’s face bloomed with happiness at once, and he pointed the camera towards the yard, boasting, "Disciple, look how well I’ve maintained your yard. You must come back soon."

Qu Tong glanced at it. The dead branches and leaves were all pruned neatly, and the weeds were also cleared. It seemed Old Yuan truly had a lot of free time.

As the camera panned back to Old Yuan lying in the rocking chair, he asked, "Did the little miss seek me out because she’s curious about the birthday gift I’ve prepared for her? Now, that’s not something I can reveal, you’ll know once you are back."

Qu Tong smiled, knowing that Old Yuan was deliberately enticing her to come back sooner.

"No, it’s not that. I wanted to ask you, do you know how many potions the Alchemist Association sells and sends to the legion each month?"

Upon hearing this, Old Yuan’s expression turned serious in an instant, as he shifted from lying down to sitting up, "What are you planning to do?"

Qu Tong looked at Old Yuan, who normally seemed nonchalant, but every time the Alchemist Association was mentioned, the subtle changes in his eyes couldn’t be faked.

There was also the hidden hatred in the depths of his eyes when she helped him with treatment last time, giving her reason to suspect that Old Yuan’s injuries were caused by the Lan Family.

So there was nothing to hide, and she revealed her plan directly:

"The Alchemist Association has stockpiled a large amount of Moonlight Grass at a high price, costing them a good deal of Star Coins. I want to lend them a hand."

"You mean you plan to increase the number of potions on the shop’s shelves next month?" Yuan Hewen guessed Qu Tong’s plan straight away.

Seeing that Qu Tong did not deny it, Yuan Hewen shook his head with some gravity, "That might be somewhat difficult."

He then started to analyze for Qu Tong, "The Alchemist Association has more than 50 Senior Alchemists, and hundreds of Intermediate Alchemists. That was the data from ten years ago, and the number now is only likely to be greater."

Although Yuan Hewen had lived a secluded life in recent years, he hadn’t neglected to pay attention to these matters.

"Aside from the 200 Advanced Mind Stabilizing Potions provided to the military department, the shops also sell 200 to 250 to outside customers monthly, varying each month."

"In addition, there are regular and fixed amounts delivered to noble families each month, and there might be other sales channels too, the exact number is unclear to me, but it should not be less than 200."

Yuan Hewen looked at Qu Tong skeptically through the video, "Can you alone produce 600 Advanced Mind Stabilizing Potions every month?"

Qu Tong was somewhat surprised that Yuan Hewen knew so much, but considering his past status and position, it made sense.

Producing 600 potions would be a bit of a stretch, but she didn’t need to do that.

"All I need to do is to affect the official shop’s sales quota; I have other arrangements for the rest."

Yuan Hewen didn’t ask what the other arrangements were for the moment and spoke earnestly,

"I don’t mean to belittle you, but even so, it’ll take you years to surpass them."

Qu Tong remained composed, "No need for years, just one month is enough. Let’s see if we can make them unable to recover their funds, best if their capital chain breaks."

"Even if it doesn’t work out, I have nothing to lose."

Qu Tong and Yuan Hewen discussed the detailed plan and entrusted the management of Miss Ali’s God of Wealth Temple Shop to him.

Although Yuan Hewen had little confidence in Qu Tong, he cooperated with her earnestly; after all, it was better than doing nothing.

Having said that, Qu Tong was ready to end the video call when Yuan Hewen called out to her, wanting to show her something.