Zhang Baosheng, his face streaked with tears, raised his head and said in utter despair,

"How can we plan this out in the long term? Unless we can move out of Zhao Family Village."

But according to the laws of our Divine Dragon Kingdom, if you want to move out, you must find a receiving place before you can change your household registration. It's too difficult.

Tears streamed down his face as he wept silently; at that moment, Zhang Baosheng possessed a certain broken beauty.

A man doesn't easily shed tears, unless he's truly heartbroken.

Zhang Baosheng cried so bitterly and even showed signs of wanting to die, which instantly ignited Li Qunshan's sense of justice.

He shouted without thinking.

"What difficulties are you facing? Zhao Family Village is forcing you. Come to our Clearwater Bay!"

"My dad is the village head. As long as he goes to the county government to make an application, they'll definitely be able to take your family in."

"What? Brother Li, what did you say? Is it really possible? I don't have to die?"

Zhang Baosheng showed a look of surprise.

Blinded by righteousness, Li Qunshan was brought back to his senses by Zhang Baosheng's series of questions, but what was said was said and could not be taken back.

Li Qunshan prided himself on being a gentleman of integrity, always keeping his word, and considering matters of life and death to be treated lightly.

Quickly take Zhang Baosheng home and ask his father for help.

After listening to Zhang Baosheng's explanation, Village Chief Li did not immediately agree, since he also knew Village Chief Zhao.

My impression of him was neither good nor bad, but I knew that it was true that Village Chief Zhao had a terrible temper.

After thinking it over, Village Chief Li heard from his son that Zhang Baosheng was quite learned.

He will surely pass the imperial examination next year and become a scholar. If our village can have another scholar, Qingshui Bay will rise to a higher level.

Looking at Zhang Baosheng's clothes and behavior, I thought that a family that could afford to support a scholar must have some wealth, and I couldn't help but be tempted by greed.

Finally, he asked Zhang Baosheng for 30 taels of silver and took Zhang Baosheng to the county government office that same day to complete the household registration transfer procedures.

When the village chief of Zhao went to the county government to report, he learned that Zhang Baosheng's family's household registration had been moved out of Zhao Village, but he didn't take it too seriously.

Thinking that the Zhang family had already left Zhao Family Village and their whereabouts were no longer relevant to Zhao Family Village, and considering that they had been fellow villagers for so many years, there was no need to exterminate them.

So we let it go.

After Zhang Baosheng completed the household registration transfer with Village Chief Li, he spent ten taels of silver to buy the old widower's house at the end of Qingshuiwan Village.

From then on, the family settled in Clearwater Bay.

The family's savings were depleted due to the household registration issue, and with the drought ongoing, Zhang Baosheng took a job copying books in order to supplement the family income and read books for free.

His mother worked hard at embroidery, and the family managed to get by. After the drought ended, their lives improved even more.

With more money in his hands, Zhang Baosheng resumed his previous social activities.

It's been a long time since I've been to Wufang Town, so today I invited a few classmates, including Li Qunshan, to go to the legendary Zhao's Snack Shop to try some spicy hot pot.

At first, they were very curious about the priceless glass and the unique dining style of Zhao's Snack Shop. They praised the food as they ate, feeling that they had broadened their horizons.

They finished eating and stayed in their seats for over an hour without leaving.

Several scholars sat there, talking loudly, spending a few dozen coins as if they had booked a private room for a few dozen taels of silver.

After the mealtime, there were only a few guests left, and the kitchen ingredients were almost used up, so the Zhao family began to pack up.

Since Liu Wang and his son came to live in the family, Liu Qing has been mainly responsible for collecting things in the front hall.

Because the family was adding a barbecue project, Liu Qing was sent out to find lamb after his busy period.

The women who came into the lobby to collect the trays were Liu Xiaohua and Zhang Cuicui, who were sisters-in-law.

Since Zhao's family started eating better, the two sisters-in-law have become quite plump, but their facial features haven't changed much.

Zhang Baosheng, who was having a lively conversation with his classmates, looked up and saw two familiar faces.

I was stunned.

Because Li Qunshan was the son of the village chief of Qingshuiwan Village, and because of Zhang Baosheng's tragic past, he had always taken good care of Zhang Baosheng.

Knowing that her younger sister Li Meimei was in love with Zhang Baosheng, she paid even more attention, fearing that Zhang Baosheng might be bewitched by some little vixen.

Noticing Zhang Baosheng's unusual behavior, they followed his gaze and saw two beautiful young women.

At first, she thought Zhang Baosheng was attracted by the other woman's beauty, but when she turned to look at Zhang Baosheng closely, her eyes were filled with hatred.

He immediately realized something was amiss. He lightly touched Zhang Baosheng's arm.

"Brother Zhang, do you know those two ladies?"

"I would recognize them even if you pulled me apart. They are from Zhao Family Village."

Zhang Baosheng spoke through gritted teeth.

Li Qunshan immediately understood the reason, "This is your enemy?"

Zhang Baosheng sneered.

“They are all my enemies. It’s unfair that such a heartless family can still run such a good shop.”

Who knows how many heinous things they've done? Otherwise, where would they get the money to use that precious glass?

At this moment, Zhang Baosheng felt not only hatred but also jealousy, and even more so, anger because he had not gained any advantage.

"I never imagined the Zhao family was so wealthy; they've kept it hidden. If I had known they were this rich, I would have been much better off."

"I shouldn't have set my sights on that shrew in the first place. If I had just ruined any of their girls' chastity, I could have become the Zhao family's son-in-law."

Zhang Baosheng thought this in his heart, but what he said was full of righteous indignation.

It was as if the evils that the Zhao family had inflicted on him were too numerous to count.

Zhang Baosheng and Li Qunshan whispering to each other naturally attracted the attention of the other classmates.

Zhang Baosheng wanted to cover up his past, but Li Qunshan thought Zhang Baosheng was a pitiful little guy who had been bullied all the time.

Thinking they were helping Zhang Baosheng seek justice, they repeated Zhang Baosheng's original statement to their classmates word for word.

Upon hearing this, everyone slammed their fists on the table in anger.

"This is outrageous! How could there be such a shameless person?"

How can I have the face to open a shop? How can I have the face to live in this world?

Such a morally corrupt family—the food they prepare might be poisoned; we might end up vomiting, having diarrhea, and even suffering from intestinal perforation.

His classmate, Ou Qinghai, shouted angrily.

The two sisters-in-law, who were clearing away the dishes, were startled by the sudden noise and looked at the students.

Liu Xiaohua stepped forward,

"Gentlemen, have you finished your meal? If so, please move on, our shop is about to close."

"Hmph, how can a business owner chase away customers?"

"They must have made too much money through unethical means, otherwise why would they look down on us poor scholars like this?"

Ou Qinghai said provocatively.

Zhang Cuicui was furious when she heard that.

"Hey, are you guys here to cause trouble?"

As he approached, his gaze swept over the students.

His gaze swept across Zhang Baosheng's face, who was looking down. The face seemed familiar, but he couldn't quite place who it was.

"Since the opening of my Zhao's Snack Shop, I have always believed that I am running a business with a clear conscience, emphasizing hygiene, reasonable prices, and fresh ingredients."

The decor is rather elegant, so how did it offend everyone?