Chapter 665: Chapter 252: Year-End Statistics, Family Atmosphere!_1 Lu Family Mansion, Council Hall. Lu Changsheng sat in the main seat, with Lu Miaoge and Ling Zixiao sitting on either side. Lu Miaoyun, Lu Miaohuan, Qu Zhenzhen, and other wives and children, including Lu Ping’an, Lu Xianzhi, and Lu Ruyi, were seated on both sides. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎 The entire council hall was nearly full. “Husband, the family has a total of one thousand four hundred and thirty acres of ordinary spiritual fields, where Spiritual Mulberry Trees, Red Flower Grass, Green Seed Fruit, Azure Moon Flowers, and White Jade Corn are planted.” “These spiritually imbued crops are harvested once a year, and we currently have nine thousand two hundred catties of Spirit Mulberry Leaves, twelve thousand two hundred catties of Red Flower Grass, twenty thousand and fifty catties of Green Seed Fruit, eleven thousand three hundred catties of Azure Moon Flowers, and twenty-three thousand six hundred catties of White Jade Corn.” “One thousand acres of First Grade spiritual fields are planted with the premium ‘Jade Marrow Rice,’ which is harvested once every one and a half years, and all of it has recently been reaped and threshed, yielding twenty-four thousand six hundred and thirty catties of Jade Marrow Rice and one thousand one hundred and fifty catties of rice bran…” “The remaining one hundred and fifty acres of Second Rank spiritual fields are planted with Bi Shui Paddy, which matures once every two and a half years, and are not yet ripe…” “As these crops were originally planted by the Yu Family, our yields have decreased by thirty to forty percent due to labor shortages and lack of familiarity since taking over. However, with additional labor, quantities are projected to gradually increase next year…” Lu Miaoyun held an account book and reported on the matters concerning the family’s spiritual field crops in a clear voice. “Will the shortfall in production of Spirit Mulberry Leaves, Red Flower Grass, Green Seed Fruit, and Azure Moon Flowers affect the fishery?” Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng inquired. These crops were all used as feed for raising spiritual fish. If there was a shortfall, it could impact the conditions of Bi Shui Lake and the fish farms. “I have confirmed this with Zhong Yu and others. Currently, it won’t be too big of an impact. There are prepared fish feeds stored in our warehouses. But, if it continues like this next year, it will cause some impact,” Lu Miaoyun said. “Alright,” Lu Changsheng nodded and motioned to continue. “Regarding the spiritual fish, this year’s yield is eleven thousand three hundred catties, including two hundred and nineteen Red Blood Carps totaling two thousand eight hundred and ninety catties, and eighty-six Green Blood Carps weighing one thousand two hundred and ten catties.” “As for spiritual medicines, none have matured yet.” Lu Miaoyun continued, “The expected income from the spiritual fields is nineteen thousand Spirit Stones, and the fishery income is projected at six thousand seven hundred Spirit Stones.” “Why is the fishery income so low? Shouldn’t the revenues from fishery be higher than that of the spiritual fields?” Lu Changsheng raised his eyebrows in surprise upon hearing this. He knew that the fishing produce from Bi Lake Mountain was the main source of income. “Husband, the income from the spiritual fields is only projected to be that high. Spirit Mulberry Leaves, Red Flower Grass, Green Seed Fruit, and Azure Moon Flowers are primarily produced for in-house use as feed for raising spiritual fish, so they aren’t actually profit-making.” “Besides, the Yu Family had just sold a batch of spiritual fish, and the lack of Carp Kings in the fish farms affected the ecological balance and disrupted sales channels. All these factors led to a significant decrease in fishery income.” “Otherwise, under normal circumstances, the income from the fish farms should be around twenty thousand Spirit Stones,” Lu Miaoyun explained. “I see,” Lu Changsheng said, understanding that the income from the Lingtian District seemed high, but after deducting the costs of labor, seeds, and the four kinds of spiritually imbued crops, it was actually average. Furthermore, due to various factors, the fishery income had drastically decreased. “In the future, we will just calculate the total income, expenses, and net profit. Then compare yearly growth or decline with the previous year and identify the causes for these changes,” Lu Changsheng instructed. Feeling that there was no need to complicate these matters. “Understood, Husband,” Lu Miaoyun nodded in agreement. She then looked towards Lu Miaohuan, signaling for her to report. Lu Miaohuan was in charge of managing the family’s spiritual fields, spiritual medicines, and fisheries. Meanwhile, the income from external shops and business partnerships was controlled by Lu Miaohuan. The remaining Puppet Workshop, Talisman Workshop, and Wine Brewery were each supervised by Lu Xianzhi, Lu Ruyi, and Lu Quanzhen, respectively. “Currently, the family owns eleven shops, including three Talisman Shops, two Rice Shops, two Fish Shops, one Spiritual Medicine Shop, one Elixir Shop, one Magic Artifact Shop, and one Tavern.” “The main profits come from the Talisman Shops and Fish Shops. The other shops are operated externally under a partnership model, bringing in a total income of thirty thousand five hundred and ninety-three Spirit Stones.” “Additionally, we have three mining veins, currently being exploited in partnership with the Hundred Birds Lake Bai Family, the Ji Family from Xiao Jing Mountain, and the Zhao Family from White Tiger Mountain, with an expected income of one thousand one hundred Spirit Stones…” “The share from the Red Leaf Valley Marketplace is five thousand nine hundred and sixty-one Spirit Stones,” Lu Miaohuan reported, holding the account book and Jade Scroll. “What is the percentage of the Talisman Shops’ income, and what is the net profit?” Lu Changsheng asked, looking towards Lu Miaohuan. “Talismans account for over forty percent of the income, at thirteen thousand five hundred and sixty-six Spirit Stones. With your Second Rank Spirit Talismans, Husband, the profit margin is high at forty percent, amounting to five thousand four hundred Spirit Stones,” Lu Miaohuan replied. “Huanhuan, in the future, also calculate the expenses and profit directly in this area,” Lu Changsheng said softly. After finishing, he turned to his children and said, “Continue please.” “Father, currently the Puppet Workshop has thirteen apprentice students and sixty-one workers. They have crafted thirteen Beast Type No. 1, eleven Flying Eagle Type No. 1, and two humanoid puppets. The total cost of materials amounted to two thousand eight hundred and thirty-two Spirit Stones,” Lu Xianzhi stood up and reported. “Hmm, let me know when you can proficiently make humanoid puppets,” Lu Changsheng said. “Also, when it comes to training personnel, don’t worry about the extra expense as long as they have potential in this area,” he added.