Nowadays, it's no longer a secret that the three Qin brothers are building buildings, opening factories, and setting up supermarkets in the county town.
People from villages within ten miles all know that the Qin family from Nanyang Village has become successful!
Especially the third Qin brother, he's even more impressive, knowing many high-ranking officials in the county town and is a true entrepreneur.
When news spread that the entire Qin family would return for the New Year, not only villagers but also people from neighboring villages came to witness the spectacle.
So, as soon as the Qin family got out of the car, they were immediately surrounded by enthusiastic villagers.
The elder brother and second brother had already taken out cigarettes and were continuously distributing them to everyone, including many young people from the village who were around the same age and had grown up together. There were both men and women.
Some people were dressed very stylishly, clearly having worked in big cities...
"Tsk tsk, it's even Hua Zi cigarettes. These cost over twenty yuan a pack. We usually only see them in department stores and have never smoked them before!"
"Today, we've truly benefited!"
"Indeed, the Qin family seems to have struck it rich!"
"Tsk tsk, these cigarettes smell so good, much smoother than our usual coarse tobacco!"
The older villagers might not recognize luxury cars like Mercedes-Benz or Audi, but most of them are veteran smokers and are very familiar with different types of cigarettes.
"Uncle Da Gou, it's actually not that much. We don't usually smoke such expensive cigarettes. We usually smoke the fifteen-yuan-a-pack Furong Wang!"
Qin Er Ge humbly said, trying to be low-key, but his words sounded more like a boast.
Meanwhile, the parents were in a different situation.
They were surrounded by old neighbors from the village, with the women chattering incessantly.
"Cui Hua, we thought your family wouldn't be coming back for New Year this year!"
"Yes, everyone knows your family has made a fortune. With such a good life in the county town, how could you possibly care about our poor, backward mountain village..."
Facing the barrage of words from a group of villagers they had known for many years, Qin Shu Ren and Jiang Cui Hua were a bit overwhelmed.
"Aunt Gui Hua, what are you saying? It's not like we've made a fortune. We old folks are just helping our sons in the city!"
"They are the ones who are truly successful, not us!"
Jiang Cui Hua was very good at speaking.
Qin Shu Ren quickly chimed in, "This is our home, our ancestors are all here. It's not just about doing a little business in the county town; even if we went to the provincial capital, we wouldn't forget our roots!"
"And all of you who have been our friends for so many years, you don't know how much we've missed you all when we were in the county town!"
"Really? You two actually miss us?"
The surrounding women were clearly surprised, but everyone had a radiant smile on their faces. It was evident that they were very pleased with these words.
"Of course. Ever since we knew we were coming back to our village today, we couldn't sleep last night thinking about you all!"
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This was the scene and the conversation that Qin Chuan and Li Ya encountered after getting out of the car.
Their parents, elder brother, second brother, and elder sister-in-law were all surrounded, with everyone showing a mix of warmth and respect, though a hint of jealousy was also present.
This scene made the corners of Qin Chuan's mouth curl upwards.
Throughout history, in any profession, why does any person strive to be at the top?
The answer is simple. Besides providing the best living conditions for themselves and their families, there's another reason: to gain respect from all directions and to realize their greatest social value.
Only when a person's value is immense will they receive respect.
Conversely, if everyone around a person feels they have little value, that person will almost become an invisible figure, unconsciously overlooked by those around them.
The meaning of value here is vast. Simply put, it refers to how many people you can help.
The more people you help, the more respect you receive.
For example, if a single word from you can solve the livelihood problems of an entire village, then you will be the object of respect for everyone in the village.
If your words can change the livelihood problems of a town, you will be the object of respect for the entire town, for thousands upon tens of thousands of people.
This is why county magistrates, mayors, and even higher-ranking officials are greeted with throngs of people and warm receptions wherever they go.
Their words can truly change many problems in a region.
Although Qin Chuan hasn't reached that level yet, with his current influence, it's still possible for him to change the livelihood problems of a village.
This is his confidence, and it's also the root of why the villagers, and people from the surrounding areas, gathered here in anticipation.
"Qin Chuan, you're back!"
"Xiao Chuan, you've gotten even more handsome!"
"Wow, is this your girlfriend by your side? She's so beautiful, you even brought her home for New Year!"
As soon as Qin Chuan appeared, a large crowd quickly gathered around him, and all he heard were compliments.
Those who are familiar with the Qin family's situation know that this young man in front of them is the most capable one, and the Qin family's rise is all thanks to this youngest son.
Qin Yang, Qin Gang, and the couple Qin Shu Ren and Jiang Cui Hua all made money thanks to Qin Chuan.
Facing everyone's enthusiasm, Qin Chuan smiled, took out cigarettes to distribute to the villagers, and responded to them one by one.
"Oh, Village Chief, Brother Dong Mao, you've come too!"
Midway through distributing cigarettes, Qin Chuan suddenly spotted the father-son duo Xiong Lian Shan and Xiong Dong Mao in the crowd.
"Xiao Chuan, you've truly become accomplished, bringing glory to all of us in the village!"
Xiong Lian Shan said to Qin Chuan, his weathered eyes filled with emotion.
Who would have thought that in the first lunar month of this year, the Qin family was still in dire straits, humbly begging people after their new house was burned down, requesting leniency and favorable terms?
In just one year, the changes have been so immense!
Xiong Lian Shan felt fortunate that he hadn't judged people by their appearance and, out of a sense of village camaraderie, hadn't joined others in taking advantage of their misfortune.
Now, seeing the Qin family rise, he felt that if he ever needed help, the entire Qin family would not refuse.
"Xiao Chuan, you have no idea! Now, when people from our village go out, everyone walks with their heads held high. If anyone asks where they're from, our villagers will directly say they're from Nanyang Village!"
"If anyone doesn't know, they'll just mention your name!"
Xiong Dong Mao said loudly.
Qin Chuan's eyes widened: "Really? Isn't that a bit exaggerated?"
"What's exaggerated? This is the truth, isn't it? You've long been the idol of all the young people in our village, the richest man in the county!"
"We tell people, 'Nanyang Village, the village of the richest man in the county!'"
Xiong Dong Mao shouted.
"Holy crap, the richest man in the county? Who gave me that nickname?"
Qin Chuan was struck by lightning upon hearing the nickname, his face turning completely dark. Beside him, Li Ya, upon hearing the nickname, laughed so much that her eyes turned into crescents.
If the situation were more appropriate, she feared she would have collapsed on the ground, laughing until her stomach hurt...