I am saddened, but my grief is mainly for their wrongful deaths and the fact that they occupied someone else's daughter's body. I can't truly empathize with their suffering.

He threw paper money into the fire one by one, reminding himself that he was no longer an atheist. Since transmigrating, he had developed a deep reverence for the gods and, of course, believed in reincarnation.

I wonder if that family of three has been reincarnated. They were all kind people, and I hope they can have a peaceful and joyful next life!

Zhang Shouyi observed his wife from the side, thinking to himself, "Once I've won over someone's daughter, I'll treat her well and I'll definitely make sure their family line continues."

The last piece of paper money was thrown into the fire, and the two men respectfully kowtowed three times.

Zhang Shouyi helped Zhang Hongmei up and brushed the dirt off her knees. "Wife, let's go back. We'll come to see you again when we have the chance."

The group descended the mountain. Zhang Hongmei was in low spirits.

As soon as I came down the mountain, I saw a lot of people in front of my door.

"Hongmei, hurry up, everyone's waiting to see the steel mill and flour mill."

Er Lengzi spotted them coming down the mountain and immediately called out loudly.

"Brother Er Lengzi, just unload all the things I brought from the car and drive it to the brigade."

"Uncle Village Chief, I think I've seen it before. The steel mill and flour mill should be inside the house, and you'd have to build a pool with cement or something. I don't know the specifics, but there should be an instruction manual, right?"

"Hehe, I've seen it before, I know how to do it. Don't worry," Wang Hongxi said with a smile.

Zhang Hongmei smiled, and everyone came over to greet her.

This village has eighty buildings, all built with other people's money. How could we not be grateful to them?

Some of those who hadn't taken care of Zhang Hongmei felt extremely embarrassed.

Back then, when the village was building houses, everyone was afraid they wouldn't have a place to live. But this girl was kind-hearted; she made sure no one in the village was left out.

We know Hongmei found a wealthy man, but she hasn't forgotten her roots and still takes care of her family. How can anyone not like a girl like that?

Zhang Hongmei has a very good memory, so she can still call everyone by name.

This moved the villagers even more; even though they were rich and powerful, they didn't look down on their poor relatives.

Er Lengzi, Lu Jing, and the others unloaded everything from the car. The group then followed the car to the brigade headquarters.

Several women remained at the doorstep, one of whom was Liu Jinsong's grandmother.

Zhang Hongmei disliked this person's appearance very much; he had triangular eyes, and you could tell at a glance that he was a scoundrel.

Li Cun's mother came closer. "Hongmei, you're finally back! Our village is famous now. Even the city doesn't have houses as beautiful as ours."

"You've come to me because you need something, right? Just say it." Zhang Hongmei's attitude towards her was very cold.

"Well, it's nothing really, I just came to thank you."

"I'm sorry, I'm a little tired. If you're okay, I'll go back and rest."

"Wait, wait, wait, Hongmei, it's like this. This building has double-unit apartments, but our single-unit apartment doesn't. Do you think we could build one for the single-unit apartment too?"

Li Cun's mother wasn't alone at the door; everyone who heard her words became anxious.

“Licun’s mother, you really have no shame. They gave it to us willingly. I’ve never heard of someone asking for it. Preparing a house for our son is my business. What? You two are still alive and yet you want to ask them for money? You really have a lot of nerve.”

"Yes, is Licun getting married again?"

“I know that. The woman is from Zhanggezhuang Village. They said it's okay for her to come over after marriage, but she has to have an apartment, and the young couple has to live there by themselves. You don't know, Licun's mother wants to use a shared apartment. But who would agree to that?”

"What's it to you if it's Wang Changquan's family?"

"Heh, you're capable of doing this, so why are you afraid of what others will say?"

Han Mei moved a chair over, and Zhang Hongmei, feeling tired, simply sat down to watch the play.

Seeing his wife like this, Zhang Shouyi didn't stop them; he just wanted to give his wife a change of scenery.

"Brother Zhang, you go home. I'll go back after I've seen enough."

"Okay, I'll go find Grandpa and Dad."

Zhang Shouyi entered the courtyard, with Su Chen and Han Mei standing on either side of Zhang Hongmei.

Li Cun's mother couldn't talk to several people, and soon she was speechless.

Remembering the purpose of his visit today, he immediately changed his expression and smiled ingratiatingly at Zhang Hongmei.

He's really talented; he can change faces faster than an opera singer.

“Hongmei, look, we’re all from the same village, so please help your brother Licun.”

"Heh, who does he think he is? Daring to call himself my brother?"

The women at the door fell silent. They all looked at Zhang Hongmei in surprise. They had watched her grow up. This girl was quiet when she was little, but as she grew older, she would greet every elder in the village. They had never seen her so sharp-tongued and mean.

"Hongmei, you've really made something of yourself. You're looking down on people now?"

"Heh, what makes you think I'll respect you?"

We're all from the same village, and I respect you all very much because you deserve my respect. Of all the people in the village, you're the ones I look down on the most.

So you think I haven't abandoned you, and now you're trying to take advantage of me again?

"Some things are your family matters, and I have no right to say anything, but my silence doesn't mean I like seeing you."

Don't come to my house again. I feel uncomfortable seeing your family.

A large crowd gathered around. Everyone was grateful to Zhang Hongmei, but they also held her in awe.

To be honest, no one dared to come over. Li Cun's mother's actions made everyone a little uncomfortable. It's not that we think Li Cun's mother is right, it's just that we feel it's wrong to talk to elders like that. Even if you have money, you can't treat your fellow villagers like that.

Zhang Hongmei scanned everyone's faces one by one. She gave a self-deprecating laugh. They say a small favor is appreciated, but a large one breeds resentment; it's really true.

Feeling utterly bored, he stood up, turned, and walked towards the courtyard.

Li Cun's mother was a tough character in the village and had never been bullied like this before, so she immediately quit.

"You little slut, I'll give you a good beating!" he said, charging forward.

Everyone was startled and instinctively backed away.

Han Mei didn't wait for her to rush over; she kicked her several meters away.

Li Cun's mother collapsed to the ground, groaning. She couldn't get up.

Everyone was terrified. Why did they have to go so far?

Zhang Hongmei turned around and looked at the people gathered at her door. Most of them were grateful and reciprocated the kindness. But there were still a few who took it all for granted.

"Han Mei, go and find out where Liu Licun works. Make him come back, and from now on, his family won't get any of the welfare benefits I give to the village."

"Yes!" Han Mei turned around and went to find the village chief.