"Why are you hitting me? That kid can't manage without his honey factory. Just wait, he'll come looking for me sooner or later!" Li Li touched his swollen face and argued indignantly.
"You little brat, do you think your honey is an elixir from an immortal? This traditional Chinese medicine factory can't survive without it?"
"Besides, Er Zhu helped you get rich, and this is how you repay him?"
Old Mrs. Li trembled with anger, but facing her son, who was beyond redemption, she was helpless.
"Stop talking nonsense to me. He wronged me first!"
Thinking of how Er Zhu had made him lose face at the traditional Chinese medicine factory, Li Li's anger flared up.
Seeing her son's rogue behavior, Old Mrs. Li wished she could beat him to death, but she couldn't bring herself to do it.
Li Li ignored her and started contacting other merchants who bought honey.
He refused to believe he couldn't make money without that idiotic Er Zhu!
Half a day passed in the blink of an eye. Li Li stared at his phone in a daze!
He had made fifty to sixty calls, and not a single one was successful!
Some had their own specialized bee farms, while others offered too low a price. In short, none were suitable!
And these were all the resources he had!
Li Li's face turned pale. He flipped through the call records, a fine sheen of cold sweat breaking out on his forehead.
If it were just his own situation, it would be one thing, but there were many other beekeepers in the village.
How would he explain himself to them later!
Moreover, if the bees couldn't be sold, they would surely come to his house to cause trouble!
Li Li shivered, thinking of the fierce villagers, and a flicker of panic flashed in his eyes.
"It's okay, there's still Er Zhu. He won't be able to keep it up for long!"
But in an instant, Li Li seemed to have figured something out. The panic in his eyes completely disappeared, and the cold sweat on his forehead also vanished.
It didn't matter if no one wanted the honey; Er Zhu would surely come to him when he couldn't manage anymore. Then he could raise the price and get his revenge!
He made him lose face, so he would make him spend a lot of money. That was fair!
"Li Li, something's wrong, Li Li!"
Just as Li Li was picturing Er Zhu coming to beg for cooperation, a companion suddenly ran over, shouting.
"What is it, Er Shuan Zi?"
Li Li quickly opened the door and pulled the panting Er Shuan Zi inside.
"Er Zhu has his own honey farm. He won't come to you for cooperation!"
Er Shuan Zi half-crouched on the ground, gasping for breath.
After Li Li asked him to inquire about Er Zhu, he had gone to Shiliu Village as quickly as possible, only to receive this news!
He had initially thought he misheard, but after asking several people, the result was the same!
Li Li was completely stunned. He stared intently at Er Shuan Zi for a long time without speaking.
Er Zhu had his own honey farm!
What about their honey then?
"Look, I even asked someone to send a video!"
Seeing Li Li silent, Er Shuan Zi thought he didn't believe him. He slapped his forehead and found the video someone had sent.
In the video, thousands of bees were busy collecting nectar in a vast garden. Workers were diligently working nearby, and a truck from the traditional Chinese medicine factory was parked beside them!
Li Li collapsed onto the ground. He didn't even notice his phone falling. He stared with wide eyes for a long time, unable to react.
No wonder Er Zhu wasn't threatened by him; he simply didn't care!
"Li Li, what do we do now? The villagers all know you broke the contract with Er Zhu."
After Er Shuan Zi caught his breath, he continued with a worried expression.
Li Li opened his mouth to speak, but at that moment, he truly didn't know what to say.
Thinking back to how smugly he had shouted at Er Zhu earlier that day, he suddenly felt like he was the idiot!
He had intended to threaten Er Zhu, but it turned out like this!
However, if he went to Er Zhu now, he would lose face completely!
"Li Li, you damn idiot, come out and explain yourself clearly!"
"Li Li, you little scoundrel, look at the mess you've made!"
...
As Li Li hesitated, the villagers' curses could already be heard from outside the door.
"You stall them for me. I'm going to Shiliu Village!"
Seeing the villagers had found their way to his door, Li Li no longer cared about his reputation. He uttered those words and quickly slipped out the back door.
It was already late at night. Although Li Li was scared, he could only brace himself and move forward.
"Li Li, you're a complete idiot!"
Li Li punched himself hard, his eyes full of regret.
Meanwhile, Er Zhu was still sitting cross-legged in the west wing, as usual, his eyes closed in meditation, as if waiting for someone.
He naturally knew that Er Shuan Zi had come to inquire about his business today, and he had guessed Li Li's actions with reasonable accuracy.
"Sister Mei, I'm going to the ranch. I won't be back tonight."
Er Zhu explained to Li Mei and left without waiting for her reply.
"What are you going to the ranch for in the middle of the night? To feed mosquitoes?"
Li Mei watched Er Zhu's retreating back, pouting with a puzzled look in her eyes.
As soon as Er Zhu left, Li Li arrived at Er Zhu's doorstep. Looking at the light inside the house, Li Li stopped.
Going in like this would be too humiliating. Er Zhu and his sister would definitely mock him then!
Thinking of this, Li Li's anger flared, but thinking of the beekeepers in the village, he didn't want to go home.
"That's right, I can go to the ranch!"
Li Li's eyes darted, and a bright idea suddenly struck him.
The reason Er Zhu hadn't come to him was because he had a honey farm. But what if he didn't?
At that time, Er Zhu would definitely come to him for cooperation, and his plan would still succeed!
Besides, in the dead of night, if he burned down the honey farm, no one would know!
Li Li frantically operated his phone, a sly glint in his eyes.
Half an hour later, several shadowy figures appeared stealthily outside the honey farm.
Li Li and Er Shuan Zi squatted in the bushes, looking at the dark honey farm.
"Li Li, will this work? Starting a fire is against the law."
Er Shuan Zi frowned, looking at Li Li with worry, and reminded him.
Although they had done many wicked things, they had never broken the law. Was it worth going to jail for the sake of so-called face?
"It's the middle of the night. Who knows it was us who set the fire? Besides, even if he knows, does he have any proof?"
Li Li shot his companion a dismissive glance and answered proudly, looking at the empty honey farm.
"Oh, then... alright."
Er Shuan Zi scanned the honey farm again. Seeing no one there, he reluctantly agreed.
"Stop dawdling. Hurry up and give me the lighter!"
Seeing Er Shuan Zi's hesitation, Li Li snatched the lighter from his hand and was about to act.