Chapter 287 The Strange Village Chief
The village chief's eyes were filled with helplessness and headache, and he muttered quietly, "This kid has gone out to play crazily again."
But when his eyes swept over the few foreigners following the man, the dissatisfaction on his face became even more obvious.
He frowned and asked in a somewhat stiff voice, "What are you doing? Why did you bring so many outsiders here?"
Seeing this, Ji Wan knew that if he didn't reveal his identity, he would be turned away. So he stepped forward and said with a smile, "Hello, Village Chief. My name is Ji Wan. I'm not some shady guy. I'm a developer. I'm here to discuss village development with you."
When the village chief heard the word "developer", his eyes lit up instantly, his originally frowned brows relaxed at once, and his face was full of smiles.
He quickly turned sideways and said enthusiastically, "Oh, it's the developer. Please come in, please come in."
"Then I'll be leaving first. You guys can chat slowly." The man scratched his head. Ji Wan gave a look to the bodyguard next to him, and the bodyguard immediately gave him some tips.
The man was stunned for a moment, then quickly put it away and left with a smile.
Ji Wan and his companions followed the village chief into the yard. There were a few chickens pecking at their food leisurely in the yard, and some farm tools were piled in the corner.
The village chief led everyone to the main room. The furnishings in the room were simple, with a few worn tables and chairs, and some old photos hanging on the wall.
The village chief asked everyone to sit down and went to make tea for everyone. His attitude was completely different from just now. Zhao Ronger sat aside, lowered her head and muttered something.
Ji Wan sat on the chair with a calm look in his eyes. After the village chief sat down, he talked to him about the reconstruction of the village. His words were clear and organized, from the planning to the possible problems to the expected results, every point was explained clearly.
The village chief responded seriously at first, nodding his head in agreement from time to time, but later he gradually stopped understanding. However, when he heard that the money given for the demolition was not small, he said that it was all up to Ji Wan.
As they were chatting, Ji Wan suddenly changed the subject and mentioned Chi Wenyan.
At this moment, the village chief's face changed, and a hint of unnaturalness flashed in his eyes.
He began to stammer and try to prevaricate, mumbling some irrelevant words, as if he was not very clear or not paying much attention.
Ji Wan said slowly, "Village Chief, you may not know this, but I know this person. I'm very worried about his current situation. If you know any specific information, I'm willing to reward you handsomely."
After hearing this, the village chief showed some hesitation on his face, his eyes kept turning. After a long time, he reluctantly revealed some information, but not much.
For example, what he looks like, he is a quiet person, and it doesn’t matter whether you say anything or not.
The village chief didn't say everything.
Ji Wan rolled his eyes and turned the topic to Zhao Ronger who was sitting next to him.
Ji Wan asked doubtfully, "Village Chief, I think Miss Zhao Rong'er is very ill. There are many good doctors in Kyoto. I can pay for her treatment."
When the village chief heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up, full of surprise.
But the surprise was only fleeting, and then a look of hesitation appeared on his face.
Ji Wan felt a little strange in his heart. The village chief's reaction was really weird.
Ji Wan then said, "But, there is a condition."
"What conditions?" asked the village chief.
"I'm very curious about what's going on between her and Chi Wenyan. Ever since I met this girl in the village, she's been calling him by his name. There must be a reason for this. You have to tell me everything."
The village chief's heart skipped a beat, but he gritted his teeth and thought that his daughter would never get married since she had become like this.
This developer actually knows that guy. Seeing that guy's extraordinary status, it would be great if he could directly climb up this high branch.
At least their family will be able to live a prosperous and wealthy life. Since they came to ask, the boy probably hasn't been found yet, so it's a good time.
The village chief frowned, sighed several times, and said, "Miss Ji, since you want to know, then I will tell you straight away. That boy slept with my Rong'er!"
When Ji Wan heard this, it was like a bolt from the blue. His eyes widened instantly and his face was full of disbelief.
A sharp pain came over her, making it almost impossible for her to breathe. Her face turned pale and her body began to shake slightly.
Zhao Ronger, who was standing by, heard the village chief's words and repeated, "He slept with me, he slept with me." Although her voice was a little unclear, it was like a sharp knife, piercing Ji Wan's heart.
Ji Wan was about to fall, and at this moment, Alan, who was standing beside her, quickly supported her.
"Madam, please calm down first." Alan said softly, his eyes full of worry.
Ji Wan took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down. Her chest heaved violently as she suppressed the surging emotions in her heart.
"I will investigate this matter thoroughly. If she really had a relationship with him, I...I will be responsible for her on behalf of his family." Ji Wan's voice trembled slightly.
When the village chief heard her words, he nodded silently.
Ji Wan didn't want to stay in this place for even a second longer. She turned around and left quickly.
When they arrived at the village entrance, the bodyguard saw her coming and said respectfully, "Madam, the person is already in the car."
Ji Wan didn't say anything, walked straight to the car, opened the door and got in.
The young man who led the way was sitting in the car. He looked nervous and kept glancing at Ji Wan from time to time.
"Well, if you have anything to ask, you can just ask in the village. Why did you specifically ask me to get in the car?" the young man asked stutteringly.
Ji Wan asked directly, "Tell me, what did that amnesiac do in the village? What connection did Zhao Ronger have with that person in the village?" She stared at the young man with a stern look in her eyes.
The young man was startled by her eyes, and shrank back slightly. He swallowed and spoke slowly, "This guy is quite honest except that he is not talkative. He does odd jobs in the village." As the young man spoke, he secretly glanced at Ji Wan's face.
"Go on, don't hide anything." Ji Wan's voice was cold, but his fingers unconsciously clenched the corners of his clothes.
After saying that, he gave a wink to the person next to him, and someone immediately brought a stack of money to the man.
The man took over and spoke faster, "Nothing happened after that. He worked honestly. As for Zhao Rong'er, she's been spoiled by the village chief and has become arrogant and domineering. But she seems to have taken a fancy to that young man and is clinging to him every day."
The man gave a general account of the matter.
Ji Wan closed his eyes, and the scene described by the young man kept appearing in his mind.
"So Zhao Rong'er has been the only one pestering you this whole time?"
The man nodded and sighed as he spoke, "Exactly. I don't know how a girl could be so shameless. I was also on the boat at the dock at the time. That Wang Qiang had always had a crush on Zhao Ronger, and they had an argument. I remember the guy said he had someone he liked in Kyoto."
The young man talked about Chi Wenyan’s experiences in the village, including the slander he suffered.
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