Chapter 93 Shocking the County Town

Words : 1466 Updated : Sep 12th, 2025

Because the newly opened road was strewn with many pebbles, Xia Liu led the shuttle bus through Shanyan Village. Early in the morning, the villagers of Shanyan rose to see the big bus passing and were filled with bewildering curiosity. Those in the village with relatives in Osmanthus Village immediately made phone calls to inquire. Upon learning that the entire Osmanthus Village was heading to Longteng Hotel in the county to dine, everyone in Shanyan Village was shocked. However, that relative did not reveal much information, since relatives or not, the two villages were still in a state akin to enemies, so it was natural not to say too much. Moreover, because of the last time Shanyan Village refused to provide an electrical line, many people from Osmanthus Village grew to dislike those so-called relatives from Shanyan. At eight o'clock, the people of Osmanthus Village, dressed in clean clothes, left their homes in groups, their spirits soaring with excitement. A few months ago, it was difficult for them to even leave the village. A few months later, not only did they have their own road, but their income had also increased, and they now walked with their backs straight. Xia Liu's bus was carrying four girls, excluding Zhang Xiaoman and Zhang Xiaoxue. There were also two who were still in high school, filling the bus with the scent of youth. Nowadays, Xia Liu had become the most dazzling person in the village, and all the girls dreamed of being with Xia Liu. But they could only dream, as they couldn't even compete with Zhang Xiaoxue and her peers. As they passed Shanyan Village, everyone felt a burst of exhilaration, especially when they saw the astonished looks of the villagers there. Finally, they had turned their fortunes around and were living better than those in Shanyan Village! This gathering not only astonished the people of Shanyan Village but also stunned the residents of the county. At half-past eight, two red banners were hung at the entrance of Longteng Hotel. When people saw "Osmanthus Village" on the banners, they took photos and shared them in various chat groups and on forums. In half an hour, the entire county was abuzz. The words "Osmanthus Village" used to signify poverty and backwardness. But now, the people of Osmanthus Village had booked Longteng Hotel, and they were paying their own way. This information was leaked by the staff of Longteng Hotel, and who wouldn't be excited to hear such news? Moreover, when the shuttle bus reached the highway, several police cars led the way in front. Last night, Chen Jin had gotten wind of Xia Liu's dining plans from Li Qinqin and immediately organized today's police escort. The presence of police cars opening the way made everyone even more curious about Osmanthus Village. If it weren't for the hotel staff leaking the news, they might have thought it was the leaders hosting a banquet. Now it seemed that they knew far too little about Osmanthus Village. The mood of everyone on the bus was even more excited than before, as if it was their own wedding they were nervous about. A host of faces peered in from outside the windows, including police officers, and even reporters from the county TV station were waiting at the hotel entrance. However, the guests weren't very articulate, and the reporters only managed to glean a few details from the village students, which unfortunately weren't of much use. Entering the luxurious Longteng Hotel for the first time, everyone felt quite out of place. But with Xia Liu's guidance, they gradually settled down. The first floor of the hotel was very spacious, and they didn't even fill half the space. Once everyone was seated, the waiters began serving the dishes. The main course was personally selected by Xia Liu: Osmanthus Chicken and oysters. Both of these ingredients were prepared in four different ways, and Xia Liu let the kitchen match the rest of the dishes. The most eye-catching table was undoubtedly the one with Zhang Qing and her companions. Sitting around the table were Zhang Xiaoxue, Zhang Xiaoman, Zhang Qing, Gu Fangxia, and even Fang Fei had joined them. The women were all of a kind that possessed both figures and looks, and each had her own unique charm, except for the Zhang sisters. Their table was simply more attractive than any scenery. Of course, the protagonist Xia Liu was indispensable at the table during the meal. Xia Liu was always getting his leg kicked by someone. He looked around but couldn't figure out who it was. In such a state, he felt the precursors of burning anger. Luckily, before long, Li Zhong and Lin Hongsheng came over to save the day. Everyone greeted Li Zhong when they saw him, as he was a top figure in the county. Stay tuned to empire Li Zhong had heard from Fang Fei the night before that Xia Liu was having a gathering here, and after much thought, he decided to come. "Brother Liu, Hongsheng and I have come uninvited, don't kick us out, okay?" "Where's that coming from, Li County? Even if I were to leave, I couldn't let you go," Xia Liu said as he quickly pulled out chairs for Li Zhong and Lin Hongsheng to sit. With the two men joining, Xia Liu was finally spared from the annoyance of legs under the table. Just now, a foot had almost crawled up the inside of his leg. Li Zhong seized the opportunity to have Xia Liu take him to make a toast and get acquainted with the people from Osmanthus Village. Only Xia Liu and Osmanthus Village in the whole Hejing County could prompt Li Zhong to take such initiative. On the other hand, the people from Osmanthus Village were almost beside themselves with excitement at clinking glasses with the county head. After making the rounds, Li Zhong was still standing strong. But after getting familiar, the enthusiasm of the people from Osmanthus Village almost overwhelmed Li Zhong and Lin Hongsheng. Not to mention those brothers from the construction teams—they all had a high tolerance for alcohol, and the day and night rush on the job had made them envious of a drink. The meal lasted until six in the afternoon, and those who persisted to the end were all men. The women from the village had their fill and went off to shop and buy things. This round of shopping was quite a shock for the people from the county. Because the way the women from Osmanthus Village spent money was terrifying, they didn't even blink at clothing over a hundred per item—they bought it. Beds costing two to three thousand were bought without a second thought. All sorts of electrical appliances were cheerfully ordered to be packaged and delivered home. ... In one afternoon, Hejing County was completely astir. On group chats and forums, this was the topic of discussion everywhere. Compared to the people from Osmanthus Village, everyone else was almost dumbfounded. They didn't even blink when buying stuff, no matter how expensive, as long as it suited their tastes, they took it home. If they didn't know the backstory, they might really think it was a tourist group from a big city. After the banquet, people gradually left in groups. When Li Qinqin came to pick up Li Zhong and Lin Hongsheng in her car, she nearly beat Xia Liu up. As for Zhang Xiaoxue's table, the girls all decided not to go home, but to use their ID cards to check into the hotel. After sending everyone off, Xia Liu turned on his phone and saw that he had received several text messages. One was from Zhang Qing, with nothing but a room number. Another was from Fang Fei, also containing a room number followed by words indicating that they should have a good talk about transferring the hotel. Xia Liu knew very well that this wasn't about discussing a transfer but exploring life. There was also one from Zhang Xiaoman. She said Zhang Xiaoxue was drunk and that she herself was feeling dizzy. She hoped Xia Liu would come up to see if Zhang Xiaoxue was about to die. Xia Liu nearly spat blood. This wasn't about dying; it was about killing him. He replied to each one, saying he would come over after he had sorted out some things. The first person he dealt with, of course, was Fang Fei. Because she had drunk some alcohol, Fang Fei was incredibly wild. If not for the good soundproofing, the adjacent room would probably have called the front desk to complain.

Chapter 93 Shocking the County Town

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