Chapter 1116: Fortunate Tang Jun

Tang Jun is forty years old this year.

He’s a native of Yunquan County.

In his youth, with his boldness and willingness to take risks, he took over a furniture factory in the county and got rich.

Later, his business grew bigger and his wealth exceeded tens of millions, so he moved out of Yunquan County.

He never imagined that the land he thought could only be used for planting trees would attract someone’s attention.

And it was a big boss from another province. Tang Jun couldn’t wait to sell the land. Although he didn’t need the money, selling was better than holding onto it.

Initially, he bought the land to build a new factory because that area was the most suitable for a factory in the entire Yunquan County.

But as his business grew and he made more money,

he decided to move his entire family and built the new furniture factory elsewhere, leaving that land empty.

He hadn’t returned to Yunquan County in years and almost forgot about that land.

It was a sudden call a few days ago that brought back the memory.

After receiving another call today, Tang Jun quickly dropped everything and rushed back to Yunquan County from Yunzhou City.

Though land prices in Yunquan County don’t compare to outside, over the years, the price of that land has multiplied.

So selling it is better than keeping it. Anyway, it’s not a loss.

After returning to Yunquan County, he didn’t rush to contact the buyer, but went to Yunquan Hotel first.

As a fellow townsman, he had a good relationship with the owner, Wu Changyun.

Moreover, he knew Xu Shaochen was staying at Yunquan Hotel, so he tried his luck to meet the world’s richest man.

“Oh, Boss Tang is back. You’ve made a fortune over the years. We thought you’d forgotten Yunquan County.”

“Old Third, that’s not fair. Yunquan County is where my ancestors are buried. How could I forget it?”

Tang Jun greeted familiar faces along the way and walked into Yunquan Hotel.

“Oh dear, Old Tang, you should’ve told me you were coming back so I could prepare a meal to welcome you!”

Just as Tang Jun entered the hotel, Wu Changyun came out with a big smile, giving Tang Jun a big hug.

“Old Wu, is there any need for such courtesy between brothers?” Tang Jun feigned displeasure, then glanced around before asking in a low voice, “Where is that gentleman?”

Wu Changyun obviously knew who he was referring to.

“That gentleman went to the school yesterday and drove out early this morning. No idea where he went. Why, do you want to meet him?”

Wu Changyun’s last words were in a joking tone.

Tang Jun smiled self-mockingly, “Old Wu, you’re teasing me again, aren’t you? Compared to their stature, what am I? To put it bluntly, my wealth is nothing to them.”

“Alright, enough of that, Old Tang. What brings you back? It’s not the tomb sweeping season yet.”

Wu Changyun skipped the topic, curious to know Tang Jun’s intent.

Tang Jun chuckled, “You know that piece of land I bought?”

“Yes, I know, it’s behind the newly built Lotus Primary School. What’s up?” Wu Changyun nodded, puzzled.

Tang Jun winked, “Someone’s interested and wants to buy it. The buyer isn’t short on money.”

“You lucky guy, I thought that land would be stuck with you.” Wu Changyun looked at Tang Jun enviously and said, “Make sure you sell high.”

Tang Jun laughed, “I’ll definitely take my chance. I’ll treat you to the club in the city afterward.”

“Alright, I’m looking forward to it.”

Wu Changyun didn’t remind him not to ask too much, or the buyer might back off.

He secretly hoped Tang Jun would ask too much and the land wouldn’t sell.

Because he envied Tang Jun, thinking that guy was always luckier.

There’s a saying.

Seeing you do poorly, I sympathize and want to help.

But seeing you do better, I feel unbalanced and envious.

Basically, I don’t want you to do poorly but also not better than me.

People are contradictory like that.

……………

Xu Shaochen wasn’t in the county town today.

But went to the countryside.

Accompanying Liu Ruxu and Liu Ruxue to their hometown to sweep their parents’ graves.

Yuxiu and Ye Ling were left at the hotel.

Liu Ruxu’s hometown is in Liushu Township under Yunquan County.

Yunquan County is poor, so naturally, Liushu Township is even poorer.

The township is named Liushu due to two big willow trees at the entrance and many families surnamed Liu.

Liushu Township is small, with just one main street, lined with houses and alleys in a messy layout.

When Xu Shaochen’s car drove into Liushu Township, it caused quite a stir.

In such a small place, luxury cars are rare, let alone several at once.

The car stopped at the end of the main street, as the road to Liu Ruxu’s home wasn’t navigable by car.

Liu Ruxu and Liu Ruxue got out, leading Xu Shaochen and others into an old alley.

“Those two girls look familiar?”

A woman in her forties pondered aloud.

Others laughed at her statement.

“Aunt Li, your eyes must be failing. Would girls like them know you?”

“Right, why don’t you claim they’re your daughters and fly out of this poor mountain?”

“Hahaha…”

The crowd laughed loudly.

Aunt Li, annoyed by the teasing, said, “Mind your own business. You all have nothing better to do.”

Watching Liu Ruxu’s group enter the alley, she suddenly recalled, “I remember now!”

“What now?” Her husband, startled, scolded her.

Aunt Li quickly said, “Those two girls are from Liu Zhao’s family, named Xiaoxue and Xiaoxu! No wonder they looked familiar!”

The others were stunned.

“Aunt Li, are you sure those girls are really Liu Zhao’s daughters?”

They found it hard to believe but somewhat convincing, full of doubt.