The temperature in the air slowly climbed, and an atmosphere of ambiguity quickly spread. Li Mei greedily inhaled Er Zhu's scent, temporarily forgetting everything!
Feeling the arms around her waist tighten a few more times, Er Zhu looked down, a smile appearing at the corner of his lips. Sister Mei had always been cautious around him; she rarely showed such genuine emotion...
"Er Zhu, are you still home?"
"Er Zhu, we've come to see you off!"
"Er Zhu, I'm free too, why don't I go with you to Hua Bei City?"
...
The voices of three women outside the house shattered the ambiguous atmosphere within. Li Mei quickly let go, her face flushing all the way to her ears!
Oh my god, what was she just doing, hugging Er Zhu so tightly!
The more Li Mei thought about it, the more embarrassed she became. She opened her mouth to explain, but just then, Wang Xiaomei, Liu Yan, and Lin Qingqing entered the room.
"Er Zhu, it would be better if you waited a few more days, then I could go with you."
"Er Zhu, can you not go to Hua Bei City? You don't know anyone there, what if you get bullied?"
"Er Zhu, I've brought the luggage, I'll go with you!"
...
As soon as the three women entered, they rushed towards Er Zhu. Seeing their worried and reluctant eyes, Er Zhu didn't know what to say for a moment.
"A career has to develop. I can't stay in this small town forever. A good man has ambitions beyond the horizon."
Er Zhu, unsure of what to say, could only offer a casual excuse.
"Alas, you're right. Here, take this. I bought it for you to eat on the road!"
"This is a necklace I've worn since I was little. Wear it, and it's like I'm with you!"
"You'll need a gift when you visit Old Master Fang, right? This is a gift I prepared for him on your behalf!"
...
Er Zhu's words cast a brief silence over the three women. Then, as if remembering something, they each took out what they had prepared. The scene was like a fan meeting.
Looking at the high-end gifts, and thinking of the protective amulet she had given Er Zhu, Li Mei felt a pang of bitterness, her head drooping even lower.
Compared to the gifts from the three women, hers was not worth mentioning!
"Alright, alright, you three go back and work. Take these things back, I don't need any of them!"
Er Zhu was getting a headache from their chatter. He spoke suddenly, and seeing Er Zhu frown slightly, the three women swallowed their words.
"You three should leave now, or we won't even be friends anymore."
Seeing that the three women still wanted to speak, Er Zhu spoke directly. Hearing this, the three women could only take their belongings and leave.
They had finally become friends with Er Zhu, and they couldn't let this matter ruin their friendship!
After seeing the three leave, Er Zhu got into the car. But as soon as he got in, he saw Liu Changfa's and Sun Jianguo's cars parked at his doorstep.
"Brother Er Zhu, we're truly sad to see you go to Hua Bei City."
Seeing Er Zhu, Liu Changfa sighed, his eyes full of reluctance.
"Yes, our Liu Town needs talented people like you. You can't stay in Hua Bei City for too long. Come back as soon as you finish your business."
Sun Jianguo patted Er Zhu's shoulder with a half-joking tone. Er Zhu knew that although they seemed happy, it was all an act.
"Brother Liu, Brother Sun, I'm just going on a business trip for a few days, not moving away. You don't need to make such a fuss."
Although Er Zhu was deeply touched, his tone was full of teasing.
Developing his career to Hua Bei City was something to be happy about, but seeing these people's reactions made it seem like a sad occasion.
"No, we're just seeing you off as your elder brothers and as representatives of the town government. If you were to stay in Hua Bei City, it would be a huge loss for our Liu Town."
The two smiled slightly, understanding Er Zhu's thoughts, and stated their purpose.
In fact, Liu Changfa and Sun Jianguo's most important reason for coming was to gauge Er Zhu's intentions. Er Zhu's businesses held a pivotal position in Liu Town's economic development, so they had to know his plans!
"I have no plans to develop in Hua Bei City for the time being. You two can rest assured."
Seeing their honesty, Er Zhu had nothing to hide. Upon hearing this, Liu Changfa and Sun Jianguo nodded with satisfaction.
"Then go with peace of mind. I'll have Uncle Liu keep an eye on the village work, and Zhao Qian will be responsible for Li Mei's safety."
Liu Changfa opened the car door for Er Zhu, glancing at Uncle Liu and Zhao Qian in the send-off crowd.
"Thank you, elder brothers. I'll be back soon." Er Zhu hadn't expected Liu Changfa to be so thoughtful. He said goodbye to everyone and drove away.
Watching Er Zhu's retreating back, the villagers' eyes were filled with envy and admiration.
At some point, Er Zhu had become the spiritual pillar of the villagers of Shiliu Village. With his departure, the villagers felt lost.
Three days passed in the blink of an eye, and Er Zhu arrived at the Fang family's doorstep.
Gazing at the grand and magnificent Fang family villa complex, Er Zhu's expression was complicated.
How long had it been? He had finally arrived in the big city. Although Hua Bei City and the capital city were still vastly different, this was a crucial step for him!
This collaboration was not just about Delicious Chicken; he also intended to cooperate more deeply with the Fang family, using their influence to develop in Hua Bei City!
"You poor wretch, don't stand at our gate. Get lost!"
Just as Er Zhu was sketching the grand blueprint of his career, a hoarse voice suddenly called out. Er Zhu looked up and saw a butler-like figure waving him away impatiently.
"Old man, I'm here to seek cooperation with Grandpa Fang. Please open the door."
Er Zhu glanced at his clothes, too lazy to explain to the butler, and rang the doorbell again, saying,
"Cooperate with my family's master? Our Fang family's projects start at a minimum of a million. Look at your ragged appearance, let alone a million. If you had even ten thousand yuan, I'd twist my head off and kick it to you like a ball!"
Seeing that Er Zhu wasn't leaving and was even boasting, the butler sneered, his face flushed with anger as he berated him.
"Open the door quickly, or don't blame me for being impolite!"
Facing such an arrogant butler, Er Zhu was too lazy to explain. His tone was extremely cold, his hands clenched into fists.
"Oh, really? What are you going to do if I'm impolite? Do you want to spar here?"
Hearing Er Zhu's words, the butler became even more enraged. He cast a contemptuous glance at Er Zhu and then gestured around. Instantly, more than fifty bodyguards in suits and ties stood behind him!