After the meeting disintegrated, the villagers left in twos and threes, with smiles on their faces, happy about the upcoming fortune.
Flower Creek Group also built a house, which was left behind. They all went inside the office and sat down.
This time, Julien Jones and Mike Smith were also present, having made it clear that they wanted to work with Peter Brown.
After everyone sat down, Raven Walter sighed and said, "What should we do now? The wine factory is gone, and the herb fields too. The Flower Creek Group is now an empty shell. Peter, you’ve put all your money into the infrastructure, and now there’s only a few hundred thousand left. The money invested is down the drain."
Quinn Walker said, "Peter, there’s no money left in the account. The Group is actually an empty shell now. Should this company continue to exist?"
Peter Brown asked, "Have all the lands been taken back?"
"Yes, the villagers who invested with their land have now withdrawn, and we don’t have a single plot left."
"Can we still contract some land?"
"You still want to contract land?"
Raven Walter looked at his son in confusion.
"Well, since we’ve set up the Flower Creek Group here, how can we not do something?"
Raven Walter was not happy and said, "Peter, now that the villagers of Flower Creek have done this, how can you think of developing here? I think we should change the place. Also, there’s no point in keeping the name Flower Creek Group, we might as well change it."
Hellen Brown also said, "Peter, now everyone wants to plant herbs to make money. The land in the village won’t be contracted again. Even if you want to, it’s impossible."
Peter secretly sighed. The reason why the land here could grow various herbs was due to his Spiritual Gathering Array. The Array couldn’t be used indefinitely, and the jade talisman needed to be replaced at most once a year. Without the power of the Spiritual Gathering Array, it would be extremely difficult to grow high-quality herbs, let alone grow them at all. The villagers wanted to use the 100,000 yuan they received to expand the planting area, but that was undoubtedly asking for trouble.
Thinking about that, Peter said, "Everyone wants to grow herbs. What if they fail? Dad, we should remind them not to rush blindly."
Lilac Collins snorted, "Son, what’s wrong with you? You’re still thinking about their affairs. Don’t you realize they wouldn’t listen to you?"
Peter thought about it and realized it was true. Even if he went to tell them that the land would no longer yield herbs, they would probably think he was trying to cut off their wealth.
Of course, Peter could replace the jade talisman, but he wouldn’t do that. Firstly, replacing the jade talisman required a large amount of jade stone inscribing, and secondly, not teaching the villagers a lesson was also a problem.
Mike Smith said, "Peter, if you want to contract land, you can go to the neighboring village. Old Well Village is very poor too, and their land is cheap. However, you better not do the village community council shareholding thing again."
Raven Walter nodded, "Old Well Village is indeed a poor village. It’s also very difficult there, but contracting land wouldn’t be expensive. I agree with Mike Smith’s advice, don’t develop Flower Creek Village. Go to Old Well Village instead."
"Is Old Well Village in difficulty now?" Peter looked at Raven Walter and asked.
Raven Walter nodded, "That village is truly in trouble. However, there is one advantage now. They are closer to County Town than us. The road you built just passes through their village and can connect them as well."
Julien Jones said, "Even if Old Well Village has access now, it’s difficult to develop there. They don’t have anything to sell, and the land is all poor quality. What can be developed?"
Peter thought for a moment and said, "Let’s restructure the company first. The name Flower Creek Group can still be used, so there’s no need to change it. After everyone’s withdrawal of shares, the share structure of Flower Creek Group needs to be adjusted."
Julien Jones waved his hand, "As long as you don’t include me, it’s up to you. I just want to contribute."
Mike Smith also said seriously, "Peter, I have the same idea as Julien. Let us do the work, but forget about the shares. Don’t give out shares to others, or you’ll be in trouble again. You have to have the final say in your company, and others should not interfere."
Quinn Walker also said seriously, "Peter, Mike Smith is right. The company was originally yours. As long as everyone gets paid according to their work, there’s no need to get involved in shareholding. It’s not good for your management."
Peter smiled and said, "If you trust me so much, how can I not trust you? From now on, let us all work together to run the company. I have to give you shares. Otherwise, I’m sorry for the trust you have in me. This is what I think: the original share structure remains largely unchanged. My father and mother each hold 5% of the shares, and each of you holds 1%."
Julien Jones frowned, "Peter, I, Julien Jones, did not give you the money because I was greedy. I’m not happy with what you’re doing."
Mike Smith also said, "Yes, you can’t do this. It would be me, Mike Smith, taking advantage of you. It’s absolutely impossible."
Aurelia Green said, "Peter, I have an idea. Tell me if it works. Since everyone hasn’t invested much and getting shares would be taking advantage of you, even if you are willing to give, others would still feel uneasy. So, how about this: You hold 80% of the shares, and your father, mother, and sister each hold 5% of the shares. Use the remaining 5% to reward those who work hard."
Quinn Walker said, "Peter, my mom is right. Don’t give out the shares, it’s better for you to control them. After all, the money is yours."
Raven Walter said, "How about this, Peter? You have 80%, which is right. You need to have the say. Your mother, sister, and I each have 5%. The 15% is still yours, but we hold it for you. Of the remaining 5% shares, Hellen Brown and Lilac Collins are your women, so give each of them 1%. Julien Jones and Mike Smith shouldn’t be left out, so give each of them 0.5%. Leave the remaining 2% for other purposes."
Seeing Julien Jones still wanting to speak, Raven Walter said, "Julien, your feelings for Mike Smith and me move me. Let’s not speak about it anymore. Let’s all support Peter together. If you feel sorry for it, just help Peter more in the future."
At this point, Hellen Brown’s face turned red. It was the first time that Raven Walter referred to her as Peter’s woman. However, it felt like a weight had been lifted from her heart, and she didn’t say anything more.
Although Aurelia Green didn’t get a share, she nodded and said, "I think it’s settled."