Wang Xiaobao is all alone and outnumbered; how could he possibly be a match for so many villagers?
Even though Lan Guangxue was still lying on the ground being kicked and beaten, Wang Xiaobao didn't care anymore, abandoned Lan Guangxue, and ran away with his head in his hands.
Fearing someone might die, Su Xiaonuan raised her hand to stop the villagers from kicking and hitting her. "Alright, stop hitting them."
Although some people hadn't had enough fun yet, they obediently stopped.
In their eyes, Su Xiaonuan's words were orders.
They will listen to whatever Xiao Nuan says.
Because Su Xiaonuan is the benefactor who led them to wealth and prosperity.
"Xiao Nuan, you're too kind. Why won't you let us hit him?" someone said.
"He has already received his due punishment, so don't lower yourself to his level." Su Xiaonuan cleared her throat. "However, next time, if he and Wang Xiaobao do anything outrageous again, don't be afraid. Unite and teach them a lesson. There's no point in reasoning with these kinds of people; might makes right. If we beat them until they're scared, they won't bully you anymore, understand?"
"Understood," everyone said in unison.
“These paper tigers are weak. There are many of you, so don’t be afraid of them. As long as you are in the right, you have nothing to fear.” Su Xiaonuan said to everyone, raising her fist. “These scoundrels are like springs; they become stronger when you are weak and weaker when you are strong.”
“Xiao Nuan, don’t worry, we will protect ourselves,” Aunt Hua said. “Soon, the militia company formed by the surrounding villages will be stationed in our village. The town leaders attach great importance to this. Our village is a model village in the county, and even in the city and province. The leaders above will not allow such bad people to cause trouble in the village.”
“Xiaolong Village is the first model village to become prosperous, and your lives will only get better and better,” Su Xiaonuan said to everyone. “In the future, there will not only be wineries, but also food processing plants and handicraft factories. We can make a living off the land and water. The mountain products from Laojun Mountain can be fully processed, and the processed products can be sold all over the country and even abroad. So, as long as you work together, good days are beckoning to you.”
"Xiao Nuan, come back and let's get rich together!"
"That's right, without you, we have no leader."
"Come back, we'll all do as you say, whatever you tell us to do, we'll do."
...
"Thank you all for your trust in me. However, my family is all in the provincial capital, so I have to develop my business there. I won't stand idly by when it comes to the village's affairs. I will do my best to help everyone with the food processing plant and handicraft factory. I will provide guidance on everything from product sales to all the procedures for setting up the factory. It's also convenient to communicate by phone; just give me a call if you need anything." Su Xiaonuan clasped her hands in a fist salute to the villagers.
"But isn't it safer to communicate by phone than to have you in the village in person?"
“If you’re in the village every day, no one will dare to cause trouble.”
“Yes, you’re in the village, and you can provide technical guidance to our handicraft team. Without you, our products lack spirit, and they don’t look as good as the handicrafts you taught us to make.”
...
"Alright, don't make things difficult for Xiaonuan. She's already done enough for our village. Now, all her family members are in the provincial capital. Don't be so selfish; think about Xiaonuan too," Chen Hao said to the villagers. "Besides, Xiaonuan and Moran have taken good care of us. In the future, our village can plant a lot of jute. Moran said he'll buy as much as we plant."
Applause and cheers erupted.
Xiaolong Village is a large and resource-rich area, and many wastelands can be reclaimed to grow jute, which will generate a considerable income. In the future, there will be no idle people in Xiaolong Village; as long as you are willing to work, you can make money no matter what you do.
Finally, Su Xiaonuan took out the indictment written by Xiang Qiuyun herself. She had printed several copies beforehand and took one with her when she left, so that the villagers could see Lan Yin's viciousness and also to remind everyone to be careful of the evil people in the Lan family.
Lan Yin was so envious of her restaurant that she set it on fire. If Lan Guangxue and Wang Xiaobao were envious of the winery, they would be in big trouble if they set it on fire too.
While Chen Hao was reading, literate people crowded around to watch.
The illiterate people got anxious. "You read it out loud so everyone can hear it!"
Immediately, someone read it out loud. Upon hearing that it was an accusation against Lan Yin, the scene fell silent. Everyone listened intently. After it was finished, someone tried to kick Lan Guangxue, who was lying on the ground.
"Everyone, stop hitting him," Su Xiaonuan said. "It's getting late, and you all have to go to work. I'm showing this to you so you can be careful and prevent such incidents from happening in the village. Some people, once they get jealous, their hearts turn black. The distillery is everyone's livelihood, so you must protect it."
"Village chief, let's start now by sending two people to keep an eye on Lan Guangxue and Wang Xiaobao for twenty hours every day," someone suggested.
"That's right, keep an eye on them 24/7 and see how they can still do bad things."
"We are willing to take turns watching over them, without pay. Protecting everyone's property is a win-win situation."
...
"Okay, I approve." Chen Hao waved his hand. "Then, starting from the east end, you can handle the shift handover yourselves."
Everyone dispersed in different directions.
Su Xiaonuan stared at Lan Guangxue and said condescendingly, "You'd better watch yourself. If you don't want to go to jail like your daughter, then you'd better keep a low profile in the village. People who do all sorts of bad things will not be spared by God."
"What...what have you done to my daughter...?"
"I didn't do anything to her. If you want to ask, go ask the police." Su Xiaonuan sneered and turned to leave.
"You bitch, I'll never forgive you." Lan Guangxue tried to get up, but the pain made him lie stiffly on the ground again.
After everyone had left, Wang Xiaobao peeked around for a while before running out and helping Lan Guangxue back to Xie Xiuhua's house.
Xie Xiuhua already knew what had just happened at the village entrance, and she had been watching everything from the sidelines with a cold eye.
"Sister-in-law, come and help me!" Wang Xiaobao shouted. Lan Guangxue was so big that he felt like his small body was about to fall apart.
"Help him back to his own home," Xie Xiuhua said coldly.
She had previously obeyed Lan Guangxue because she thought she could have a good life with this man. But as soon as she heard that Lan Yin had gone to jail, she immediately changed her attitude. If it weren't for his money, why would she follow him at such a young age?
"Sister-in-law, are you joking?" Wang Xiaobao was taken aback. "His house isn't even cleaned, it's cold and empty. He came back and moved in with you. Now he can't move, and you want him to go back home alone? Do you want him to starve to death?"
"Lan Guangxue, you can stay here if you want," Xie Xiuhua snorted. "You've ruined my reputation, so you have to take responsibility for supporting the three of us. The twenty yuan we agreed on before has to be doubled. From now on, you have to give us sixty yuan every month, or you can forget about staying at my house anymore."
"Okay, I'll give you the money." Lan Guangxue readily agreed, but in his heart he was thinking, "You ungrateful bastard, just wait and see how I deal with you."
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