After Pan He left, Shi Yuan wandered around some more on his own. Calling the work a renovation was an understatement; the place had practically been rebuilt.
The little lake had already been there, but its water had been filtered again and its banks tidied up. The wooden courtyards, stairs, and covered walkways were all new. From outside, the buildings looked quaint and traditional, but their interiors were quite modern, so living there would still be convenient. After all, everything was meant to serve their needs. There was no reason to lower their quality of life just to recreate historical architecture.
Wei Zelin was in the front courtyard discussing the interior layout and staffing with Sister Ying. Their new home really was too big. If they stuck with two chefs and one housekeeper as before, they would work those people into the ground. Besides, every part of the estate needed daily maintenance, so they definitely had to hire more staff.
Beyond more staff, they also needed someone to oversee everything. Pan He would have been a good choice, but he was young and restless, still full of youthful ambition. He might not want to stay on the estate looking after things.
Even if he did, Pan Ying would advise against it. He had worked his way from getting into S University's business school to where he was today, and she wanted to give him a leg up. Now that the young boss valued him and had entrusted his businesses to him, he had the perfect opportunity to hone his skills. As he matured, he might even take over from her one day. Then she could bring her daughter to live at the Lin Residence and manage the household for her boss. But clearly, it was not time for her to