Gu Fei added, "Father, with all this land and the shops we have now, we need people to manage everything. Someone has to collect rent and deal with the tenants."
"As for the work in the fields and ponds, I think we should hire farmhands. I'm afraid you won't have time to work the land yourself anymore, Father."
Gu Zhang nodded. "Alright, we'll hire farmhands."
Gu Fei said seriously, "We also need to buy some servants for the household. In the future, the fields and shops will each need their own steward. You and Mother won't be able to manage it all."
Mrs. Chen waved her hands dismissively. "Our family, having servants? Even with Lian'er, I treat her like one of the family. Besides, there isn't that much to do around the house. Your sister-in-law, Lan Zhi, and I can handle it all easily."
