Li Xiaoting was a resident of Pomegranate Village. However, her parents had passed away when she was young, and she was raised by her grandmother. Unexpectedly, fate intervened, and just last year, her grandmother also passed away.
"Li Xiaoting, I'm telling you, my brother-in-law is the factory director. If you don't get together with me, I'll have him fire you!"
Li Li, with his neck craned out, arrogantly threatened Li Xiaoting.
Although the surrounding employees were furious, none dared to stand up for Li Xiaoting.
After all, they still relied on Er Zhu to get rich…
"Nonsense, Er Zhu and Sister Mei aren't like that. You're Sister Mei's own brother, how can you slander your own sister!"
Li Xiaoting frowned, glaring angrily at Li Li as she argued.
"You don't know anything. If I say so, then it is. I'm waiting for your answer, are you with me or not!"
Li Xiaoting's rebuttal only angered Li Li further. He advanced step by step towards Li Xiaoting, gritting his teeth.
"Li Li, what are you babbling about again!"
Just as Li Xiaoting was about to speak, a furious roar echoed from a distance. Then, everyone saw Li Mei approaching, her face contorted with rage.
Upon seeing Li Mei, Li Xiaoting quickly ran towards her. A flicker of panic crossed Li Li's eyes, but it vanished instantly.
At the same time, Lin Quan and Er Zhu also walked over slowly. Seeing the two of them, the employees automatically parted, murmuring in hushed tones.
*Slap!*
Li Mei reached Li Li and, without a word, slapped him across the face. A clear handprint instantly appeared on Li Li's cheek.
"Er Zhu taught you the path to wealth, and you're not doing it properly, instead spouting this nonsense!"
"I'm telling you, Li Li, if you dare act like this again, I'm truly done with you!"
Listening to the taunting words, Li Mei wished she could kill her disappointing brother!
Her miserable life was largely due to this brother!
"You dare hit me? I'm the only male heir of our Li family, and you dare hit me!"
Li Li was not to be outdone. He glared fiercely at Li Mei, slowly raising his fist.
*Bang!*
Just as Li Li's fist was about to connect, Er Zhu delivered a punch. Li Li, who had been about to retaliate, could only glare at Er Zhu with suppressed rage after seeing him.
Er Zhu was a trained fighter. Several of his brothers had fallen at his hands, let alone him…
"Er Zhu, what right do you have to hit me? If you hit me again, I won't supply you with honey!"
Although he didn't dare fight back, Li Li couldn't swallow his pride. His eyes darted around as he thought of the honey.
He remembered their Chinese medicine factory was currently producing face masks that required a large amount of honey. If he stopped production, hehe…
After all, only Li Jia Village among the surrounding villages raised bees!
And those beekeepers all listened to him!
Li Li's eyes gleamed, and a sly smile crept onto his lips.
In fact, this was the very reason he dared to openly challenge Er Zhu.
"Fine, then let's break our contract."
Li Li expected Er Zhu to immediately try to appease him, but he never anticipated Er Zhu would say this.
"Er Zhu, this won't do! Our new product requires a large amount of honey, and Li Li's honey is of the best quality!"
Lin Quan heard this and quickly leaned in, anxiously reminding him.
Only Li Li's honey in the vicinity met their product's requirements. If they had to transport it from elsewhere, it would undoubtedly increase costs!
For them, it would be a net loss.
"Er Zhu, don't be like this. If you delay the factory for my sake, how will I be able to work here in the future?"
Li Xiaoting also chimed in upon hearing this, pleading with a troubled and wronged expression.
"No wonder you're so emboldened. So this is what you were planning!"
Hearing Lin Quan and Li Xiaoting, Li Mei became even more furious, on the verge of losing it. She clenched her fists, ready to beat Li Li.
What sin had she committed in her past life to have such a scoundrel for a brother!
"Go ahead and hit me. After you're done, I'll cut off your honey supply. Then, let's see how you produce anything!"
Seeing that Li Mei had exposed his intentions, Li Li no longer concealed his plan. He looked triumphantly at Er Zhu.
As Li Mei's brother, he knew what the Chinese medicine factory meant to Er Zhu and the villagers of Pomegranate Village.
If the factory went bankrupt, Er Zhu and the villagers would lose half their income!
But for him, it wouldn't make much difference. He could always find another buyer, and perhaps earn more than from Er Zhu!
Seeing Li Li's smug look, Er Zhu could only think of two words:
Idiot!
Could he, a renowned billionaire, be threatened by a rogue?
If so, he might as well just hang himself!
"Brother Lin, prepare to terminate the contract."
Just as Li Li was about to threaten Er Zhu again, Er Zhu glanced at Lin Quan and gave the instruction.
Lin Quan frowned, wanting to persuade him further. The other employees also opened their mouths, but Er Zhu stopped them.
"Fine, keep pretending. Let's see how long you can keep it up!"
Seeing that Er Zhu actually dared to terminate the contract, Li Li became even more enraged. He glared fiercely at Er Zhu, looking as if he could devour him.
*Swish, swish, swish.* Er Zhu quickly terminated the contract with Li Li. Li Li's face turned ashen with anger, but Er Zhu remained composed.
"Er Zhu, do you have something prepared?"
Watching Li Li's receding back, Lin Quan suddenly seemed to recall something and asked Er Zhu with curiosity.
At that moment, everyone else came to their senses, looking at Er Zhu with anticipation.
Er Zhu didn't reply. He simply turned and walked towards the back mountain. When everyone followed and looked, they were all stunned by the scene before them!
They saw an open space, as large as three football fields, filled with all sorts of flowers. Dense swarms of bees were diligently collecting nectar. In the distance, several wooden huts housed villagers who were also busy working.
"Er Zhu, when did you prepare all this? You're amazing!"
Seeing all this, Lin Quan looked at Er Zhu with excitement and admiration.
The other villagers also smiled at Er Zhu. At this moment, Er Zhu's standing in their hearts had risen considerably!
Er Zhu was truly capable!
He could even foresee the future!
Especially Li Xiaoting and Li Mei, their eyes welled up with tears of joy.
"Forethought is the best preparation for unexpected needs."
Er Zhu gazed at the vast expanse of flowers, smiling faintly, his demeanor calm.
He had long known that Li Li was unreliable, so he had already made backup plans. This time, he was determined to teach him a lesson!
Meanwhile, the furious Li Li returned home. Old Mrs. Li saw her son return early and hurried to ask him what happened.
When she learned that Li Li had terminated his contract with the Chinese medicine factory, she was so angry she nearly fainted. For the first time in her life, she slapped Li Li.