Chapter 53 Good Night

This meeting was exciting and it was also the largest meeting ever held. Many old people, in order to be reunited with their sons, and for the sake of their sons being able to marry a wife in the city, as well as the good medical care and education there, decided without hesitation to move to the city at all costs.

During the meeting, for those ignorant people, when Zhang Xiaofan later tried to stop them and even didn't want them to go to the city, he was scolded by these people. He was even almost beaten by a grumpy old man.

In their eyes, it was very easy to make money in the city. They said that even if they didn't have a job in the city, even if they picked up trash, they could still make a fortune.

They even said that some beggars in the city could buy high-rise buildings and they wouldn't starve to death.

Zhang Xiaofan shook his head with a bitter smile and sighed towards the sky. Making a fortune by picking up trash was just a hype. The cruelty of big cities could swallow these old people up without leaving a trace. Without a job, their sons would face even greater pressure, which would crush them.

What's more, Zhang Xiaofan even talked about the legends of the village and the instructions left by their ancestors, but these people had already forgotten them. In the end, Zhang Xiaofan was even pelted with stones and had to get off the stage.

As the meeting was coming to an end, among nearly 4,000 households, surprisingly, 500 households made an impromptu decision to sign up to go to the city to receive houses, hoping that their sons would no longer dislike this mountainous area and would come back to them.

Life was so helpless. These old people went to the entrance of the village every dusk, looking forward to the day when their sons would come back. Everyone seemed to have their own reasons.

"Village Chief! You've been shouting the slogan every day to let us live a good life. I heard that your family is among the top one or two richest families in Zhuque City. You are really rich people. With just a flick of your finger, you can ensure that we have enough to eat and wear.

If we go to the city and our sons come back from working outside, can you help us arrange some jobs or give us a hand?"

Those who didn't listen to the advice immediately signed up for registration. At this time, someone looked at Shu Wan'er and said hopefully. This was also the hope of those who were going to move out. How wealthy was the Village Chief's family? As long as she said a word, they wouldn't have to worry about anything in the city.

Shu Wan'er was helping with the registration. Suddenly, she frowned. She looked at the crowd and then glanced at Zhang Xiaofan in the corner who was full of anger. Then she opened her mouth and said:

"After all, not all of you here are leaving. As long as there is one person left, I will still be the village chief of your village. I won't go to the city.

Besides, although my family is rich and powerful, that's not mine..."

Shu Wan'er's words were obviously aimed at Zhang Xiaofan. As long as there was one person here who didn't move away, she would continue to be the village chief here. That is to say, if Zhang Xiaofan never left, she would stay here with Zhang Xiaofan for a lifetime.

This woman was cold and not good at expressing herself. Although she spoke in a roundabout way, after hearing her words, Zhang Xiaofan couldn't help but feel a little happy. Having such a beautiful woman by his side here was like having the whole world, and his face was no longer so angry.

When the people below heard the Village Chief's words, they were suddenly a little unhappy, which meant that she didn't want to help them.

"Village Chief, your family is so rich, yet you say it's not yours. It's just a matter of your word, but you still refuse to help us. Besides, we will also be city dwellers after we move to the city..."

Upon hearing these people's words, Shu Wan'er quickly interrupted:

"I've already said that it's not mine. Although it's just a matter of my word and I can help you. But you also said that my family owns a factory and produces jewelry.

Even if you go to the city, you have to pay attention. There is no such thing as a free lunch in the world. Moreover, I am the daughter of a business family. A successful businessman won't do business at a loss. I want to help you, but why should my family help you? What kind of return can there be?

After you go to the city, you must be self-reliant. When dealing with businessmen, you should know that they are in business, not a charity organization. They have no mercy either."

How could these country bumpkins understand Shu Wan'er's words?

"Why say so much! Making so many excuses. Just say you don't want to help if that's the case. We trusted you so much. It's just a matter of a word, but you still won't help. Didn't you say something about poverty alleviation? Shouldn't you rich people help us? Isn't that only natural?"

Shu Wan'er was speechless. She really didn't know what these people were thinking.

"All right, stop talking. You won't understand even if I explain to you. I'll just be straightforward. I won't help those who are going to the city at all. Those who want to go, sign up."

At this moment, Zhang Xiaofan rushed up again and said seriously to everyone:

"You can move to the city if you want. The government will buy your farmland at a certain price per unit area. I'll give you double the money so that you can have some savings when you go to the city and won't live so miserably.

However, at the same time, you have to transfer the land certificates to me, which means selling them to me, Zhang Xiaofan. What do you think?"

Zhang Xiaofan thought that Jiulong Village was so big, and it was a place full of outstanding people and excellent geographical conditions with such good feng shui. With such a geomantic treasure land, it was hard not to make money. He originally wanted to lead everyone to get rich together, but they didn't know how to cherish it and didn't give him any time. They would regret it later, but there was no medicine for regret.

"Zhang Xiaofan, you are handsome, but don't be self-righteous. Do you have money? You've been outside for ten years, but now you're back here. I guess you couldn't make it outside. Stop bragging!"

There were several young men who saw that there was something wrong with the looks exchanged between Zhang Xiaofan and the Village Chief. And it had spread in the village that Zhang Xiaofan had a relationship with the Village Chief. It seemed that this incredibly beautiful Village Chief had been slept with by this guy. They were jealous.

"It doesn't matter. After all, we're from the same village. If you really have money, Zhang Xiaofan, and the price you offer is higher than what the government pays for the acquisition, we'll sell it to you. It's okay!"

Some old people were different. More money was naturally better.

"Okay, for those of you who are going to move to the city, give me a few months. I'll give you the money before the government's acquisition payment arrives. But I still sincerely advise you not to move out. Although I'm talking big, I will keep my word. One day you will regret it so much that your intestines turn green. Stay here and follow me, and I promise you'll make a fortune..."

Before he could finish speaking, a stone flew from the crowd and hit Zhang Xiaofan on the back. He stumbled and almost fell.

"Go to hell! Following you to get rich? Our ancestors have been here for generations, but we haven't seen anyone get rich either. Get out of here, you brat."

After the crowd dispersed, 500 households actually registered on the spot. The next day, another 500 households decided to move to the city. Out of more than 4,000 households, more than a thousand households left all at once.

For those who were going to move to the city, whether they were the elderly or children, in the following period of time, they walked with their heads held high and spoke arrogantly, because they were about to become city dwellers. They even looked down on their next-door neighbors a bit.

There were also many people who simply didn't want to move out. Although life was a bit tough and tiring in the mountains, they could still chat and laugh after all. Because many people also knew the cruelty of the outside world.

There were also many people with traditional ideas who thought that the farmland should never be given up, no matter what. Fortunately, only a quarter of the households left.

That night, Shu Wan'er was busy helping everyone with the registration. Some people were full of arrogance. They even tried to strike up a conversation with Shu Wan'er, saying that they would soon be people from a big city and were no longer poor. They asked if she would consider their pursuit.

Or some old people said that their sons were handsome and already had a house in the city, and asked if she would like to marry their sons.

Shu Wan'er began to feel disgusted with these people. With her extremely beautiful face always looking cold and aloof, she didn't even want to talk to them.

Zhang Xiaofan, on the other hand, went to a quiet and secluded place and sat there, looking at the nearby mountains.

"What's wrong? Are you unhappy again? Just live your own life well. Why do you have to care about them? You're not the village chief either."

Li Xiu'e appeared out of nowhere and stood beside him, looking at Zhang Xiaofan and saying.

"You don't understand. There are some things that you won't be able to understand even if I tell you. That's why I want to help them, but they...

Sigh! Let's not talk about it.

By the way, Sister Xiu'e, my Brother Zhang Liang is also dead. You're in the prime of your youth and extremely beautiful. In fact, you're the most suitable one to move out. With your figure and conditions, it wouldn't be a problem to find a wealthy man outside."

Zhang Xiaofan suddenly turned around and looked at the woman he had been secretly in love with when he was a child, but who had now become his sister-in-law.

"Giggle... If I really go to find a wealthy man, would you be willing to let me go? Don't worry. If you don't move out, I won't go anywhere either."

Li Xiu'e covered her mouth and smiled, making a joke. Zhang Xiaofan looked at this woman. She was really beautiful and had a great figure. After all, she was the village beauty, the woman he had been secretly in love with when he was a child. He wondered why she didn't marry him. He was so lost in her beauty that he didn't say a word for a moment.

The two of them didn't speak and just looked at each other affectionately. Li Xiu'e also felt a bit embarrassed. She glanced at the village chief who was busy and was afraid of ruining Zhang Xiaofan's chances. She said goodbye reluctantly:

"It's getting late. I'm going back to rest. Since you've won the favor of the village chief, don't be greedy for more. Good night!"

Zhang Xiaofan stood there, looking at Li Xiu'e's plump back as she left, and then nodded:

"Good night!"