"Enough! If you have a problem, come at me. Why yell at a woman?"
Just as Li Mei was about to retort, Er Zhu came from the backyard.
He was at a critical juncture in his cultivation when he was disturbed by the villagers' bickering. These people were utterly unreasonable!
Er Zhu pulled Li Mei behind him, his gaze icy cold!
"Er Zhu, where is it? Where is Boss Lin? Our ginseng is about to rot!"
"That's right! If no one comes to buy it today, both of you get out of Shiliu Village!"
"A pair of adulterous lovers, utterly shameless!"
...
Seeing Er Zhu, the villagers became even more enraged, their faces flushed red as they roared.
Li Mei's face turned green with anger, but how could her single voice contend against so many villagers?
Although Er Zhu showed no expression on his face, his gaze was even colder than before!
They could mock him all they wanted, but they couldn't touch Sister Mei!
"If anyone dares to say another word, don't blame me for being impolite!"
Er Zhu scanned the crowd with eyes like torches, his voice booming like a bell!
He had intended to tell everyone about the traditional Chinese medicine factory today, but he hadn't expected them to show him this side!
If they insisted on causing trouble, they would have to bear the consequences themselves!
As soon as he finished speaking, the scene instantly fell silent. Although the villagers were angry, seeing Er Zhu's hawk-like gaze, they were too intimidated to utter a word.
In terms of wealth, they were naturally no match for the richest man. In terms of fighting skills, they were even less so!
Let alone Fatty Tou and his group, even the burly men from Lijia Village were more than enough for them!
Seeing that no one spoke, Er Zhu's gaze softened considerably:
"Alright, I will now announce something. Elder Chen from the city has decided to establish a traditional Chinese medicine factory in our village. From now on, you can not only sell ginseng but also work in the factory!"
Boom!
As the words fell, it was like a bolt from the blue, instantly igniting a frenzy among the villagers!
"Good heavens, our village has never had its own factory!"
"My God, I've lived my whole life and never seen such good fortune!"
The anger in the villagers' eyes instantly vanished, replaced by boundless ecstasy!
Why had Lin Yuan Village become the richest village in the town? Wasn't it precisely because they had a factory?
If their Shiliu Village also had a factory, they could escape poverty!
The more they thought about it, the more excited they became, their mouths stretching into wide grins.
In the courtyard, Li Mei stared at Er Zhu, dumbfounded, her mouth agape.
"Er Zhu, what exactly is going on?"
Li Mei grabbed Er Zhu's arm, asking with a mixture of confusion and excitement.
The villagers also stopped their discussion, staring at Er Zhu with bewilderment.
Er Zhu casually explained his cooperation with Elder Chen. The villagers were shocked and even more filled with admiration!
It turned out that Er Zhu had attracted the investment!
Er Zhu was simply amazing, not only knowing influential figures in the town but also in the city!
If the influential figures in the town were big fish to them, then the influential figures in the city were sharks!
They were like two parallel lines that would never intersect, yet now they had!
And the one who made them intersect was the fool they had always looked down upon!
The more the villagers thought about it, the more they were awestruck. They had to admit that they were truly inferior to a fool!
Although they didn't want to admit it, the facts were laid out before them, leaving them no choice but to concede!
Uncle Liu stood among the crowd, panting. He looked at Er Zhu with relief and a smile on his face.
He had been worried about how to quell the argument, but he hadn't expected Er Zhu to bring such good news!
He had strived his whole life without success, but Er Zhu had succeeded!
The more Uncle Liu looked at Er Zhu, the more he liked him. A bold idea also surfaced in his mind.
However, this idea was too bold, and he needed to think about it further.
After giving Er Zhu a deep look, Uncle Liu quietly left.
Since the matter had been resolved, his staying there was unnecessary...
"All of you, quickly apologize to Er Zhu!"
While everyone was still stunned, Li Mei suddenly stepped forward, pointing at the villagers and shouting angrily.
She remembered every word of mockery and abuse from earlier. Now it was time to settle the score!
Hearing this, the faces of the crowd instantly turned red, especially those who had mocked Er Zhu earlier. They silently lowered their heads, almost burying them in the ground.
"What, you were quite vocal just now, why are you speechless now?"
Seeing their ashamed expressions, Li Mei put her hands on her hips, feeling immensely satisfied.
"Without asking for the facts, you spewed nonsense. Now you pretend to be deaf and mute. Do you think we're easy to bully?"
Li Mei became more indignant the more she thought about it. She questioned them with a flushed little face.
"I'm sorry, Er Zhu. We were too anxious. You are magnanimous, please don't hold it against us."
"That's right, we were also afraid the ginseng would rot. It's not easy for anyone, don't you think?"
"Er Zhu, just let us go like a fart!"
...
The villagers, who had been so arrogant just moments ago, completely changed their attitude, their apologies shocking to behold!
"Sister Mei, let's go home."
But Er Zhu didn't even glance at the villagers. He took Li Mei's hand and walked into the house.
These stupid villagers were not worth him getting angry over!
Seeing that Er Zhu was ignoring them, a flash of anger flickered in the villagers' eyes, but it vanished instantly.
There was nothing they could do. Er Zhu was their guide to wealth and prosperity, and they couldn't afford to offend him.
As Er Zhu and Li Mei left, the villagers gradually dispersed, leaving only Fatty Tou and his group standing there dumbfounded.
They had originally come to see Er Zhu's predicament, but they were once again shocked by him!
A traditional Chinese medicine factory was going to be opened!
They knew Er Zhu was rich, but they hadn't expected him to be this rich!
Especially the few from Lijia Village, they exchanged knowing glances, as if plotting something.
"I want to follow Er Zhu from now on. Are you willing?"
Fatty Tou suddenly turned around and asked the subordinates behind him.
From the villagers planting ginseng, to Brother Biao submitting to Er Zhu, and now the traditional Chinese medicine factory, Er Zhu's strength was gradually revealed before Fatty Tou, earning his increasing admiration!
He had actually had this idea for a long time. Before, he felt it was shameful to follow a fool, but now he didn't think so!
Following Er Zhu was better than following any gangster boss!
Because he could not only meet all sorts of influential figures but also make a lot of money!
In a nutshell: Following Er Zhu means you'll always have something to eat!
"I'm in!"
"Me too!"
...
After considering for a moment, three or four subordinates eagerly raised their hands, one after another.
If Fatty Tou had proposed this idea before, they would have thought he was crazy, but now, facts spoke louder than words, and they were willing to serve Er Zhu!