Li Dongmei’s entire being was instantly overwhelmed with tears after hearing Liu Yifeng’s words.
Ever since her husband passed away, many people, both openly and subtly, had called her a jinx, claiming she had caused his death, and labeling her a “black widow.”
If it weren’t for her young child, whom she couldn’t bear to abandon, she would have left this place long ago.
Now, hearing Liu Yifeng’s understanding words, she could no longer hold back her emotions.
His words also made many others fall into deep thought.
“I won’t say much more, we’re all from the same village. I hope we can unite and prosper together in the future!” Liu Yifeng continued.
“Yifeng is right. We’re all from the same village. Spreading such gossip will only make other villages laugh at us. We’re all counting on Yifeng to help us get rich!”
“It was my fault, I shouldn’t have been so quick to believe rumors…”
The others also apologized one after another, vowing never to spread idle gossip again.
This was the exact effect Liu Yifeng had desired, and he left with satisfaction.
However, after only a few steps, Li Dongmei called out to him, “Yifeng, wait!”
“Sister Li, is there anything else?” Liu Yifeng stopped and looked at the person blocking his path.
Li Dongmei bowed deeply to Liu Yifeng.
This startled Liu Yifeng. “Sister Li, what are you doing?”
“Yifeng, I’m sorry. It was my own recklessness that caused so many people to misunderstand our relationship.
You’ve been so kind to me, yet I almost caused you to be slandered with such indecent gossip due to my selfish desires.
I admit I do find you very appealing and wish to be with you.
But I also know that I’m not good enough for you…”
Before she could finish her words, Liu Yifeng interrupted her. “Sister Li, don’t underestimate yourself. You have your own strengths that I can’t match.”
Li Dongmei shook her head with a smile. “Don’t try to comfort me. I know my own situation. Through this incident, I also realize you could never like me, and there’s no possibility for us.
Therefore, I hope you can forgive me for the confusion I caused you earlier.
I also promise you that I will no longer have such thoughts about you, nor will I do anything that could lead to misunderstandings with the villagers.”
Seeing this, Liu Yifeng didn’t know what to say. After a while, he spoke, “My not liking you isn’t because of your own merits. It’s just that feelings can’t be forced.
Sister Li, you are a good person. I believe you will find your lifelong companion. I can’t promise anything else, but I will ensure you get a return on your investment!”
“Alright, then I’ll wait. If it doesn’t make money, I won’t let you off,” Li Dongmei finally felt relieved at this moment.
From the very beginning, she had been daydreaming. From now on, she would focus on living her own life steadily.
Liu Yifeng was very happy to see Sister Li come to her senses. “If it doesn’t make money, I’ll make up the difference!”
“I was just joking. If it really doesn’t make money, I can’t blame you. After all, investment inherently carries risks.
And the three thousand yuan today shouldn’t be paid back by you, either in reason or in emotion. When I have money, I’ll return it to you immediately,” Li Dongmei said this to avoid owing Liu Yifeng any favors.
Since Liu Yifeng had paid the money, he had no intention of getting it back. “Sister Li, this matter is over. Don’t bring it up again.
However, I only realized today that Sister Li is such a fierce woman. But it was indeed dangerous just now, you were almost struck down by Da Niu’s mother with a shovel!
In the future, you need to consider the consequences more carefully and not act impulsively!”
Li Dongmei lowered her head somewhat embarrassed. “I’m truly ashamed to face anyone today. Now the entire village probably thinks I’m crazy.”
“It’s alright. Your actions today have made everyone see you in a new light. No one will dare to bully you easily from now on,” Liu Yifeng had a different perspective.
“I hope so. I won’t bother you any longer, I’ll head back now,” Li Dongmei said and turned to leave.
“I must thank you for today’s incident. Otherwise, it would have really escalated to the police station,” Liu Yifeng said, walking side-by-side with Huang Yao, his voice full of gratitude.
Huang Yao said dismissively, “It was just a small favor. But it was indeed dangerous just now!”
“Brother Huang, your skills are so good, I think being a driver is a waste of your talent. You could totally be a private bodyguard!”
“Being a private bodyguard involves many unknown risks. I don’t want my family to worry every day. Being a driver is quite good.” Huang Yao was very satisfied with his new job.
Liu Yifeng also felt a sense of destiny with Huang Yao, as he had already helped him so much right after hiring him.
When he returned home, he picked some vegetables from the backyard and asked Huang Yao to take them home.
The vegetables in the backyard had also been treated with Tongtong’s growth agent, so their taste was the same as those sold in the market.
“Mr. Liu, you’re too kind. I haven’t done anything yet, how can I accept this?
How much do these things cost? I’ll buy them!” Huang Yao, looking at the full bag of vegetables, refused to accept them.
Liu Yifeng insisted on giving them to him. “No matter how many vegetables I give you, it can’t compensate for the help you provided today. These are homegrown vegetables, they’re not worth much.”
Saying this, he forcibly placed the vegetables in the trunk.
Huang Yao had no choice but to accept. “Then thank you, Mr. Liu. Please rest assured, I will work hard at this job!”
“I believe in you, Brother Huang. Let’s go then. You drive, and I’ll lead the way to the kindergarten so you can get familiar with the route,” Liu Yifeng opened the passenger door.
Huang Yao then went around to the driver’s door and, under Liu Yifeng’s guidance, arrived at the kindergarten.
Looking at this, the most expensive private kindergarten in the city, he couldn’t quite understand Liu Yifeng.
If his son could afford to attend kindergarten here, why did their house look so shabby? If it were him, he wouldn’t have waited a moment longer and would have started building a new house immediately.
He didn’t know that Liu Yifeng had already bought a villa worth over eight million yuan.
“Brother Huang, are you familiar with the route now?” Liu Yifeng inquired.
Huang Yao nodded. “Drivers are very sensitive to routes. Once I’ve driven a road, I can remember it.”
“That’s good. On Monday morning, you can come directly to my house. I’ll load the vegetables onto the car in advance, and then you can deliver them to the kindergarten and bring the car back. We’ll discuss arrangements later.”
After confirming, Huang Yao prepared to leave. Liu Yifeng suddenly remembered there were things in the trunk and thought it wouldn’t be convenient for him to carry them back alone. Since Tongtong still had some time before class ended, he offered to drive him home.
Huang Yao, afraid of troubling Liu Yifeng, was about to decline when Liu Yifeng forcefully pushed him back into the car.
Looking at Liu Yifeng, who was earnestly asking him where he lived, Huang Yao felt a warmth in his heart.
This wasn’t the first time he had worked for someone. In the past, he had encountered nothing but cold shoulders and insincere smiles.
He had always thought this was the reality until he met Liu Yifeng today. It was then that he realized there were good employers.
He immediately resolved to work hard and not let Liu Yifeng down.
Liu Yifeng, on the other hand, had no idea that doing something many people could easily do would lead to him receiving significant help in the future, help that would be enough for him to repay for a lifetime.
After dropping Huang Yao off at his home, Liu Yifeng returned to the kindergarten. Just as kindergarten was ending, he directly picked up Tongtong and brought him home.
However, what he didn’t expect was that as soon as he got home and before he could even have a drink of water, Tongtong dragged him off to training.