"Alright, alright, thank you everyone. Let's all head to the new villa together."
Er Zhu smiled, tidying up the gifts as he walked out the door.
The gifts were all high-end items, the cheapest costing several million!
Looking at the dazzling, precious presents, a flicker of surprise flashed in Er Zhu's eyes, but it vanished as quickly as it appeared, and his expression returned to normal. Outside the house, however, the villagers' eyes were wide with shock, almost popping out of their sockets!
Was it really necessary? It was just a move, why were these big shots trying so hard to curry favor with Er Zhu!
They knew Er Zhu was capable, but they never imagined he was *this* capable!
After all, these people were all influential figures in the town, beings they had always looked up to!
Yet now, in front of Er Zhu, they seemed like fawning lapdogs!
The difference was too vast!
Only after Er Zhu and his entourage had disappeared completely did the villagers snap back to their senses. They looked in the direction Er Zhu had left with complex expressions that lingered for a long time!
Not long after, Er Zhu and his party arrived at the new villa. Looking at the two-story villa, Wang Xiaomei and the others were visibly impressed.
While these villas couldn't compare to the mansions of the wealthy, in a rural setting, they were among the best!
"Er Zhu, you truly are capable!"
"Indeed, building these villas must have cost tens of millions."
"Tsk tsk, this villa is so beautiful, I wish I could move in here too!"
...
The four women marveled at the new villa, exclaiming in admiration.
"I promised Uncle Liu that I would ensure the villagers lived good lives!"
Er Zhu smiled faintly, glancing at the villagers present, his gaze thoughtful as he surveyed the rows of villas.
These villas might be insignificant in the eyes of affluent families, but for the villagers of Shiluo Village, they were dream homes they could never have imagined in their lifetimes!
Not only were they living well, but the annual income of every household in Shiluo Village had now reached three hundred thousand yuan!
And he had only been the village head for half a year!
Looking at the formerly dilapidated Shiluo Village transformed into a new haven, and at the joyful faces filled with happiness, Er Zhu felt a wave of emotion.
Now, he was one step closer to revenge!
"Er Zhu, congratulations!"
As Er Zhu was lost in thought, Liu Changfa's voice came from behind him. Everyone turned to see Liu Changfa approaching Er Zhu with other leaders.
"Er Zhu, your Shiluo Village is now the wealthiest village in our town. Your contribution is indispensable!"
Liu Changfa patted Er Zhu's shoulder lightly, glancing at the familiar yet somehow changed scenery around them.
"Brother Liu exaggerates. This is simply what I should do."
Er Zhu smiled, a hint of relief and joy in his eyes.
"Oh my god, even the town mayor is on such friendly terms with Er Zhu?"
"It's not just the mayor, the director of the Industry and Commerce Bureau also seems to have a good relationship with Er Zhu!"
As soon as Wang Xiaomei finished speaking, Liu Yan seemed to recall something and added in a low voice.
The five women looked at Er Zhu with admiration, their joyous laughter echoing in the sky.
While the villagers of Shiluo Village were joyfully moving into their new homes, Wang Xiao, who had been silent for a long time, made a significant move!
He used all his connections and money to shut down Er Zhu's soon-to-be-opened five-star hotel!
And this time, there was no way Er Zhu could recover!
Wang Xiao reclined in his executive chair, swirling a glass of red wine, a sinister smile playing on his lips.
"Er Zhu, I've won this time!"
That evening, Er Zhu had already moved into his new home. Wang Xiaomei and the others had left, so only Er Zhu and Li Mei were in the house.
*Ding-a-ling...*
The piercing ring of a mobile phone broke the silence. Seeing someone calling Er Zhu, Li Mei couldn't help but put down her work and lean closer.
"Er Zhu, it's bad! The new hotel has been sealed by the Industry and Commerce Bureau. They say our ingredients contained prohibited substances!"
As soon as Er Zhu answered the call, Wang Xiaomei's anxious voice came through the phone.
"Er Zhu, this must be fake! That supplier is an old friend of mine, the ingredients are definitely fine. The hotel must have been framed!"
Before Er Zhu could speak, Liu Yan's anxious and wronged voice came from the phone.
"Er Zhu, what should we do? The hotel hasn't even opened, and its reputation is already ruined!"
As soon as Liu Yan finished speaking, Lin Qingqing's voice chimed in.
"It's alright, I understand. I'll handle this."
The three women were as anxious as ants on a hot pan, but Er Zhu remained calm, as if everything had been foreseen.
In fact, it had been within his expectations.
Ever since Wang Xiao had left last time, Er Zhu had anticipated a frantic revenge from Wang Xiao. He had just thought it would be something else, not expecting this idiot to resort to the same trick!
It seemed that the two hundred million was not enough...
"Ah? Okay, then. Er Zhu, be careful. This situation is different from last time. We used all our connections and still couldn't find out who framed us."
The three women were taken aback. Although they were worried, hearing Er Zhu's calm voice, they didn't say anything more, only offering a few simple reminders.
"Alright, I understand. It's getting late, you should rest."
A flicker of coldness crossed Er Zhu's eyes. After saying this, he hung up the phone.
"What's wrong? Did something happen at the hotel again?"
As soon as Er Zhu hung up, Li Mei leaned in worriedly.
"Hmm, just an idiot. It's nothing major."
Er Zhu nodded slightly, continuing to tidy up his belongings as if he hadn't taken the matter to heart at all.
*Ding-a-ling...*
As Li Mei was about to speak further, Er Zhu's phone rang again. Seeing the name on the screen, Li Mei's brow relaxed.
"Er Zhu, it's Brother Sun!"
As Li Mei finished speaking, Er Zhu had already answered the call. The moment the phone was connected, Sun Jianguo's indignant voice boomed through:
"Er Zhu, how dare that scoundrel Wang Xiao frame you! Do you want me to arrest him right now and get revenge for you!"
Sun Jianguo's voice was filled with fury, and Er Zhu could imagine his enraged demeanor.
Sun Jianguo had just received the news. The deputy director of the Industry and Commerce Bureau had colluded with Wang Xiao, and he was almost furious to death!
They had lost an incompetent Deputy Director Zhou, and now they had a Deputy Director Jia who was involved in official-business collusion. He felt utterly disgraced!
"Not for now. Let that idiot gloat for a few days."
Sun Jianguo was about to continue speaking, but to his surprise, he heard Er Zhu's response.
Facing such an answer, let alone Sun Jianguo, even Li Mei was utterly bewildered. Was Er Zhu about to bow down to the powerful families?