Chapter 116 Smash Ten Stores

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"Xiaoxue, what have you found out?" Xia Liu didn't explain immediately; he didn't believe Zhang Qing would really reveal everything. This time, it was Zhang Xiaoxue's turn to be distressed. What did she know? She knew nothing; she had spoken to Zhang Qing about her troubles after seeing her that morning. She asked her for some advice, and Zhang Qing indeed gave plenty. In the end, they even developed the quickest solution. Of course, Zhang Qing didn't spill about her and Xia Liu's affair. Otherwise, it would definitely hurt the girl. Now, she advised Zhang Xiaoxue to use this mysterious questioning to embarrass Xia Liu into spilling everything. But the two women still underestimated Xia Liu, who was he? Having mingled abroad for five years, he had encountered far sharper people than themselves. "Sister Zhang, what do I know, huh?" Eventually, Zhang Xiaoxue gave herself away. "Forget it, he has beaten us." Zhang Qing felt powerless; she couldn't tell Zhang Xiaoxue about her affair with Xia Liu. If it had to be told, it would be Xia Liu who said it. She had already braced herself for a lecture from Zhang Xiaoxue. The outcome was unexpected, but it was also a relief, at least they could delay it some more. "What are you two discussing?" Seeing this, Xia Liu could confirm that Zhang Xiaoxue still didn't know about his affairs with Zhang Qing. Of course, this was only temporary. A secret never stays hidden forever; she would find out one day. He needed to be prepared to tell her the truth someday. "No... nothing, Brother Xia Liu, wait a moment for me." Saying so, Zhang Xiaoxue picked up her clothes and hurried into the bathroom to dress. "Xia Liu, you aren't mad at me, are you?" Zhang Qing asked weakly. "Why would I be mad at you? We'll have to face it sooner or later. I'll talk to Xiaoxue when the chance arises. But why haven't you been honest with her?" "I was afraid you'd be mad..." Zhang Qing pouted. "Forget it, get yourself ready. I'll drive you to Longyun," Xia Liu said, feeling his throat dry and his pulse quicken as he eyed Zhang Qing. If Zhang Xiaoxue weren't here, this moment could turn into a battlefield. Seeing that Xia Liu wasn't angry, Zhang Qing also went into the bathroom with her clothes. The moment she opened the door, Xia Liu was stunned. He was starting to lose control; what the hell had he just seen? A fleeting white silhouette. ... After a bout of depression, Xia Liu drove Zhang Qing to Longyun and then drove back to Osmanthus Village. "Xiaoxue, would you like to manage the hotel like Sister Zhang?" "I'm afraid I might ruin your hotel, Brother Xia Liu. I'd better stay in the village." "Don't worry, even if you ruin ten hotels, it's fine as long as you like it." "No, I'd rather stay in the village," Zhang Xiaoxue said with a bitter smile, finally murmuring in a voice as faint as a mosquito, "Because that way I can live under the same roof as Brother Xia Liu." Xia Liu's hands stiffened for a moment; he clearly heard her. In a few days, once the road was fixed, he would come clean with her! Back in the village, Xia Liu always felt much calmer. He was very confident about leaving the hotel matters to Zhang Qing and Ye Ming. With Gu Fangxia taking care of the village's development, the oyster and Osmanthus Chicken channels were both well managed. Now he was waiting for Gu Fangxia to give him a quote for fifty villas—he was set on building them! But he wasn't just sitting around; building villas required more money. In those days, people often saw a figure, climbing the mountains with a basket on his back early in the morning and only returning at dusk. At home, Zhang Xiaoxue prepared breakfast and dinner for Xia Liu every day. Even though they didn't talk much, she still felt warm and happy. In the early morning, amid a lively burst of firecrackers, a secondary road from Osmanthus Village to Pinglan Town was opened! Today, no one in Osmanthus Village went to work, as they had calculated that today was the day the road would open. Yesterday, they had already caught enough oysters, and all that was left was for Li Dazhuang to go to the seaside, collect them, load them onto trucks, and proceed. Over a hundred villagers gathered at the entrance of the village, with dozens of workers standing solemnly in front waiting under the leadership of Gu Fangxia. "Xia Liu, you've arrived, we were just waiting for you to cut the ribbon!" Seeing Xia Liu arrive, Li Zhi greeted him on behalf of everyone in Osmanthus Village. "Wait a little longer, let's all do it together," Xia Liu said, looking towards the slope. He estimated the time, figuring people should have arrived by then. However, the person Xia Liu was expecting had not yet arrived. Another group that Osmanthus Village did not care for had come. "Look, it's Li De from Shanyan Village!" someone shouted first, and all eyes were drawn to him. On the muddy road leading to Shanyan Village, a group was riding motorcycles in a grand procession, led by the village head of Shanyan Village, Li De! "Tsk, tsk, Li De really dared to come!" Upon seeing this sight, Li Zhi felt a sense of relief. Previously, you, Shanyan Village, blocked roads, alright! We endured it, either we don't pass! Previously, you put up lines, alright! Then we don't pull! Previously, you bullied people, alright! We endured it! Today, facing the people from Shanyan Village, everyone in Osmanthus Village stood tall! Now, they had the confidence! Just one day's income could match the annual income of each household in Shanyan Village—that was cause for pride! Li De and his group did not come too close, knowing this was Osmanthus Village's turf. But curiosity brought them here, and upon seeing the newly opened mountain, they were all shocked. Previously, people from their village had heard and seen machinery operating here. But they had not expected Osmanthus Village to pull off something so significant. Unable to suppress his envy, Li De instantly confronted Li Zhi. "Li De! See it? Osmanthus Village's road, Osmanthus Village's lines!" boasted Li Zhi, standing tall and gesturing for Li De to look at the great scenery behind him. "See your grandpa!" Li De suppressed his anger. He sneered and said, "Bah! A poor village will always be a poor village, what else can you do besides rely on government aid? So what if you have a road now? You're still poor!" Ha ha!!! The laughter erupted from everyone in Osmanthus Village. They laughed at Li De's words, mocking the ignorance and foolishness of the Shanyan Village people. Three months ago, you could say that, but not now. Since Xia Liu had returned, everything had changed. Today, no one, no one can say Osmanthus Village is poor! Facing the laughter of over a hundred people, Li De was overwhelmed by this imposing atmosphere to the point he couldn't catch his breath. He couldn't understand what kind of confidence had transformed Osmanthus Village like this. In front of the crowd, Xia Liu smiled without saying a word; this day had been long-awaited. For this day, Xiaoxue had endured for several years! "Brother Xia Liu...", ever since the people from Shanyan Village arrived, Zhang Xiaoxue's emotions had fluctuated. Those people, her father had faced them once. Her father's death, half of the reason was because of them! If not for them, her own father wouldn't have been angered into bedridden sickness and eventually left the world with regrets. Today, she finally saw the retribution of the Shanyan Village people.

Chapter 116 Smash Ten Stores

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