It was a shame, but fate did not comply.
Qin Chuan couldn't even have a quiet lunch. As the saying goes, fame brings trouble. Just as the family was enjoying a harmonious meal, the sound of footsteps suddenly echoed from outside the yard. It sounded like more than one person.
As everyone in the Qin family wondered who would visit at noon, skipping lunch or their nap, a family of three appeared at the doorway.
"Oh, Shuren, are you eating!"
Upon seeing the situation inside, the visitor greeted them enthusiastically.
"Oh, it's Uncle Li! Have you eaten? Join us for a bite?"
Although Qin Shuren was puzzled why Uncle Li's family of three would visit so suddenly at noon, carrying cans as gifts, he asked.
The visitors were the Li family, who lived not far from the Qin family. Seeing the table full of fish, shrimp, chicken, duck, and Jianlibao drinks, the family of three couldn't help but secretly swallow.
They had never eaten so well, even during Chinese New Year, and in their many years, they had never had such a lavish spread.
The rumors they had heard in the village were indeed true: all three of the Qin family's sons had struck it rich!
However, Uncle Li's family was tactful and quickly shook their heads, "No need, we've already eaten!"
How could they possibly ask for a meal after rushing over at noon with gifts, looking like they needed a favor?
Even if they hadn't had lunch...
"Uncle Li, Brother Baoguo, have a smoke!"
Qin Chuan stood up from his stool, picked up the cigarettes on the table, and offered one to Uncle Li and Li Baoguo.
He had a rough idea of why Uncle Li's family had come over so suddenly.
"Thank you!"
"Thank you, Xiao Chuan!"
Seeing the pack of high-end cigarettes worth twenty yuan in Qin Chuan's hand, Uncle Li and his son were flattered. They had only seen such expensive cigarettes in city malls and had never even seen them in the village.
They held the cigarettes, reluctant to smoke them, and only brought them to their noses to sniff. The delicate aroma was immensely satisfying for a heavy smoker.
"Uncle Li, is there something you need? You came so suddenly," Jiang Cuihua couldn't help but ask.
"It's nothing much. You guys eat first! Eat first! We can chat after you're done, no rush!"
Uncle Li waved his hand quickly.
"Dad, Mom, let's eat first! We can discuss anything after the meal!"
Qin's second brother spoke up.
The family picked up their bowls and chopsticks, just about to continue, when more footsteps were heard from the yard outside. This time, it seemed like more people were arriving.
Before the Qin family could react, several more faces appeared at the doorway. They were all neighbors from the same village, and they seemed to have come together, each family carrying gifts.
Seeing the Qin family having lunch, they all wore smiles mixed with a hint of awkwardness, looking apologetic for disturbing them.
This time, even the slow-reacting old couple, Qin Shuren and Jiang Cuihua, felt that something was not right.
Qin Yang and Qin Gang, sitting at the dining table, glared at their younger brother, as if he had caused this trouble.
Qin Chuan was also helpless. He hadn't expected the villagers to be so impatient, coming all at once before even having their lunch.
If he had known this would happen, he wouldn't have spoken so quickly!
Now, they couldn't even finish their lunch. With so many villagers watching, how could they continue eating?
While his parents were greeting the villagers, Qin Chuan quickly stuffed rice into his mouth, neglecting the dishes.
Qin Yang and Qin Gang, seeing this, also sped up their eating. With a few large mouthfuls of rice, their cheeks bulged, looking quite comical.
"Dad! Mom!"
"You guys eat first. I'll take all the uncles and elders to the other room. You can join us later."
Qin Chuan stood up and said. Although he had only eaten about half of his meal, the situation did not allow him to eat any more.
Qin Shuren and Jiang Cuihua also realized that this scene was likely caused by their third son. Although they didn't know exactly what had happened.
"Alright, Xiao Chuan, you go entertain them first. Your mother and I will come over after we've eaten!"
Qin Shuren said.
"Uncles and elders, let's go to the other room to sit!"
Qin Chuan walked out of the house first, and the villagers who had crowded at the entrance quickly followed.
"Second brother, help me make a pot of tea!"
"Eldest brother, prepare some melon seeds, peanuts, and fruits!"
As he was leaving, Qin Chuan called out to his elder brothers.
Qin Yang and Qin Gang, who also hadn't eaten their fill, wore wronged expressions...
Arriving at the adjacent room, Qin Chuan warmly welcomed the villagers.
"Everyone, please sit wherever you like! We're all family here!"
"Xiao Chuan, you're too kind!"
Feeling Qin Chuan's hospitality, the villagers were a little flattered. After all, Qin Chuan was already a wealthy man. In their impression, wealthy people were usually arrogant, unlike Qin Chuan, who was so polite.
"Yes, yes!"
"Today, we're actually sorry for being too hasty and perhaps interrupting your lunch. We're truly sorry!"
Qin Chuan smiled and shook his head, "Compared to everyone's livelihood, my small meal is nothing!"
"I can understand your eagerness to come to my house at noon."
"Since so many people have come at once today, why don't you all go inform others? Anyone who is willing to come and work for me, call them over, and I'll explain everything to everyone at once!"
As Qin Chuan finished speaking, the eyes of all the villagers lit up.
"We'll go now!"
"Yes, let's all go call people together, it will save a lot of trouble!"
As soon as they said it, they moved. The villagers, who hadn't even settled in their seats, immediately rushed out, their mouths not even wiped, while Qin Yang and Qin Gang, who had rushed to make tea, were stunned.
"Xiao Chuan, what's going on?"
"Why are all the villagers leaving?"
Qin Chuan explained with a smile, "It's fine, I've asked them to go inform people in the village. Anyone willing to come work for me will be gathered here at once."
Qin Yang and Qin Gang suddenly understood.
"Let's go, while we have this time, let's quickly go back and eat. Many people will be coming soon!"
The three brothers returned to the dining table and began to devour their food.
During this time, Qin Shuren and Jiang Cuihua tried to ask several times but held back, fearing they would disturb their sons' meal.
It wasn't until Qin Chuan and his brothers had comfortably burped that the old couple could no longer suppress their anxious hunger, "Xiao Chuan, what exactly is going on?"
Suddenly, the villagers were visiting with gifts, and their expressions were fawning. Such a thing could only be orchestrated by their third son.
"Dad! Mom!"
Qin Chuan knew it was time to confess to his parents. He had originally planned to tell his family slowly during a casual chat after dinner that evening.
However, the unexpected arrival of so many villagers had forced him to change his plans.
"Actually, the business I'm doing is much larger than you imagine."
"Not only do I help people open flagship clothing stores, but I've also partnered with wealthy bosses to start a real estate project, building houses!"
"In addition, I've recently opened a chain of supermarkets..."