Most of Zhang Feng's permanent team has several years of experience working in the vineyard.

After a brief conversation, Chen Mo followed Stephen to the machine warehouse.

The machine inside is relatively complete and has been used all the time, and the maintenance is very good. There are five pruning machines, 12 scarifiers, 12 manure machines, three sprayers, vineyard hoes and so on.

Stephen inspected the machines and tried them one by one: "Okay, the previous vineyard service company took good care of the machines." ”

"You're such an all-rounder. Chen Mo clasped hands beside him and said.

"Almost all men over the age of 50 in the United States can fix their own family cars, if not a big problem. It's easy to check if there is anything wrong with these machines......"

At noon, Zhang Feng came to the manor with 70 vine growers, heard the news of the manor's recruitment of regular employees, and was very happy to find Chen Mo and recommend talents to him.

Zhang Feng is a good leader, their team has no formal work, and they run around all year round, looking for odd jobs everywhere. In addition to working in the vineyards, they also take over the work of farms, orchards, in short, wherever people are needed, they go. Zhang Feng's income as a leader is good, but other people's income is already good at 40,000 yuan a year, and the work of running around is expensive, and he can't save money.

Zhang Feng also wanted his workers to have a formal job, and there were a few fellow villagers he brought with him......

The manor plans to recruit 20 employees, and Zhang Feng recommended 35 people to Chen Mo.

Stephen and Elson were in charge of the recruitment, and there were now more than 100 temporary workers coming to the manor, and many people came to sign up for interviews before the job postings were sent.

Interviews were scheduled at the end of the month, after the bud was over, during which Stephen and Elson often wandered around the vineyards, and the workers were so motivated that the work that would have taken four days to complete took only two and a half days.

"This is the twenty employees I selected, their identity information, look at it, there is no problem, I will tell me to come to work tomorrow. Stephen took the information of those who passed the interview to Chen Mo.

"It's up to you. Another 700 acres of wasteland with grape planting permits expiring in June next year, should the land be leveled?"

"I approached a couple of contractors and then went through a competitive bidding approach. Stephen went upstairs with the papers.

Chen Mo turned on the TV, looked at it, felt bored, picked up Ah Huang and Ah Hua lying on the ground, picked up the car keys of the pickup truck and drove out.

700 acres of wasteland with sparse vegetation.

The slopes are hilly, with no obvious peaks, but they rise and fall.

700 acres or 2.8 million square meters. Depending on the planting density of the vineyard suitable for mechanized operations, and the local soil climate, 2,800 vines per acre would be the most suitable, and nearly 2 million vineyards would be needed for 700 acres......

Arid land, bare desolate colors, large rocks.

At his feet, Ah Hua ran wildly, and Ah Huang followed behind and jumped on his calves......

The names given by the two dogs, Chen Mo. After Ah Huang and Chen Mo got acquainted, they reverted to the original lively and active personality of the little golden retriever when they were young, especially a more active husky playmate, and the little guy almost forgot about its breed.

At the end of April, the temperature warms up day by day, and the hidden hibernation bugs and other small animals are also coming out one after another.

Now, the two dogs were chasing the unknown little bug, and from time to time there were a few 'oooh' calls.

Stephen said that he would bring in a garden planner to design the shape of the vineyard, and Chen Mo himself was also thinking about it.

In order to facilitate the operation, the land is planned as a separate garden, and generally speaking, the vineyard should not exceed 10 acres, not only for ease of management, but also to prevent disease from spreading to the entire area of the vineyard.

Today, the most popular grape variety in Napa Valley is undoubtedly Cabernet Sauvignon, which has a high survival rate, is easy to manage, and is expensive.

But this new vineyard takes three to five years from planting to harvesting. At that time, could Napa Valley's Cabernet Sauvignon be as popular as it is now?

Pinot Noir, another grape variety that is known for its squeamishness and needs to be cared for. However, Pinot Noir grapes from Napa Valley sold for less than $4,000 a tonne on average last year, 3,000 dollars cheaper than Cabernet Sauvignon's $7,000.

I'll have to discuss this with Stephen when I get back.

"Ah Huang, I'm back. ”

Hearing Chen Mo's call, the little golden retriever who was playing happily turned his head and ran, but found that the husky was still having fun there, so he turned his head and ran over, biting the husky's fur and dragging it back.

The well-behaved Ah Huang couldn't tolerate Chen Mo's dislike, so he happily picked it up and rubbed it on his head.

Just as I was about to go back, a car drove in the distance.

"Boss Chen, I've found you. Zhang Feng stopped the car, walked over with a smile, and handed Chen Mo a cigarette.

"Is there something to do with me?" Chen Mo took the cigarette and asked.

"I heard that my brother has a big plan to develop 700 acres of vineyards, I wonder if there is any outsourcing work?"

"All 700 acres are packed out......" Chen Mo shook his head.

"Is this project a competitive bidding approach?"

Chen Mo glanced at Zhang Feng: "Are you interested?"

Zhang Feng nodded: "Fighting guerrilla warfare is not a matter after all, and I also want to turn positive." ”

Chen Mo lit a cigarette, pointed to the passenger seat of the pickup truck, and took Zhang Feng to a wasteland off-road: "This is the wasteland to be developed, a total of 700 acres. The project bidding is estimated to be mid-to-late May...... "Chen Mo can help Zhang Feng, that is, take him over in advance to have more time to draw up the bidding document."

In the United States, Zhang Feng was the first Chinese Chen Mo befriended, and he could help him, but he could not harm his own interests.

The development and construction of 700 acres of grapes is not a small project, and it is expected that more than 20 million US dollars will be invested, but it is not easy for Zhang Feng to get a bid. In Zhang Feng's current situation, he does not have the qualifications to bid......

Back at home, Stephen made dinner and brought out the wine he hadn't finished drinking yesterday......

"I drink every day, and I'm not afraid of drinking problems. ”

"You can rest assured that I am now limiting the amount of alcohol I drink. Drinking a little wine a day is good for your health......" Stephen made a beef burger, gave Chen Mo a piece, and continued: "Zhang Feng found you?"

"He wanted to contract the wasteland reclamation project, but he was promised that he could come and bid for it. ”

"Does Zhang Feng have the bidding qualifications?"

"I told him the terms of the bid, and there was still some time before the tender was handed out, so let's see how he prepares. ”

"Okay...... Stephen said, got up, went to the kitchen and got two other steaks fried to three maturity: "Ah Huang, Ah Hua, look at what I have prepared for you." ”

"You're used to them every day, you're spoiled. Chen Mo smiled and poured himself half a glass of wine, Stephen would prepare food for the two dogs separately every day, generally what they eat, the dogs would eat, so that these two dogs don't like to eat dog food very much now.