Chapter 194: A Night in the Village

Xu Family at the end of the village.

“Take these, those, and all of these, and throw them out.”

Xu Shaochen pointed at Xu Tiezhui and his wife’s personal belongings, looking completely indifferent.

“Yes, Boss.”

Long Yi and Long Er then turned into full-fledged movers, tossing out many items from the house as if they were garbage.

It was only after those unsightly things disappeared that Xu Shaochen finally showed a satisfied expression.

“You’ve been driving all day. Go ahead and find any room to rest in.”

Xu Shaochen said to Long Yi and Long Er, who were visibly exhausted.

So, why do bodyguards get paid so well?

Because, in addition to protecting your safety, they also have to serve as drivers, movers, repairmen, and even nannies, among other roles.

“Yes, Boss.”

Long Yi and Long Er nodded and then left the main house to find a guest room to rest in.

Rural houses like these are built quite spacious, so there’s no shortage of places to stay. The only issue might be the inconvenience of electricity.

A few years ago, Xu Family Village’s power lines were still self-installed by the villagers, so there were frequent power outages, and they couldn’t handle high-power electrical appliances.

It was only in the past two years that the wires were replaced, and the situation in the village has somewhat improved.

“Shaochen, you just got home, and there’s not much to eat. I’ll bring you some supplies.”

“Shaochen, we just butchered a chicken at my house. You should take it; you and Xinran can eat…”

Shortly after, a continuous stream of villagers came by, delivering food and supplies, some even slaughtering their old hens.

Xu Shaochen did not refuse. Whatever they couldn’t finish could be brought back to Jiangzhou tomorrow. After all, it was all natural and pollution-free.

“I’ll cook.”

Song Xinran said. Although it had been a while since she last returned to the countryside, she certainly hadn’t forgotten how to cook.

Today, Song Xinran was wearing jeans with a short-sleeved top. As she bent over the cutting board to chop vegetables, her body’s curves were fully accentuated, and her swaying waist made one want to grab hold of it.

Seeing this enticing posture full of endless possibilities, Xu Shaochen felt a surge of heat in his heart. He got up and walked over.

“Ah, what are you doing? Let go of me.”

Song Xinran’s delicate body trembled as she let out a startled cry and began to struggle in Xu Shaochen’s arms.

“Sister Xinran, don’t move. There’s a bug on you.”

As he spoke, Xu Shaochen had already started taking action. After all, from a young age, his teacher had taught him that doing things yourself leads to a well-fed life.

Soon enough, the small countryside house became filled with a romantic atmosphere…

More than half an hour later, the kitchen finally returned to silence, the only sound being the crackling of the firewood in the stove.

“Help me pull up my pants. I have no strength left. It’s all your fault, being so reckless. The food almost got burnt.”

Song Xinran turned her head and glared at him with a mix of reproach and affection, her rosy cheeks looking like several juicy apples, making one want to take a bite.

Xu Shaochen chuckled and, of course, did not refuse such a simple request.

After dinner, Xu Shaochen went to the threshing ground in the village. Usually, the villagers liked to gather there in the evening to chat and brag.

“Look at Shaochen. He’s made it big! That car must’ve cost several million.”

“Hiss— Several million? I thought it was tens of thousands! He really struck gold.”

“So that’s why it’s important to go to school. Only by studying can you achieve something in life.”

As soon as Xu Shaochen stepped onto the threshing ground, he overheard the villagers talking about him, their tones filled with envy and disbelief.

“Oh, Shaochen is here.”

Seeing Xu Shaochen, everyone greeted him with enthusiasm.

“Uncles, I want to say something. The road from the town to the village is in terrible shape. I’m planning to pay for some repairs. What do you all think?”

Xu Shaochen looked at the crowd and raised his voice as he spoke.

At first, everyone was silent. The next moment, the place erupted in excitement.

“Shaochen, are you serious? This is fantastic news! If you’re funding the road repairs, all the nearby villages will surely volunteer their labor for free.”

“Exactly! After all, this benefits us all. You just need to cover the cost of the machinery and materials. We wouldn’t dare ask for money for the labor.”

“You’re really something! You’ve made it! Our Xu Family Village, this backwater place, has finally produced a capable person…”

Everyone was thrilled, and they all praised Xu Shaochen, as this matter directly concerned their well-being.

After discussing the details, they settled on Xu Shaochen only needing to handle the funding, while they would take care of the rest, reporting the detailed accounts to him each month.

Although Xu Shaochen didn’t believe the men he had chosen as overseers would embezzle the repair funds, he clarified everything to keep everyone assured.

After finishing the conversation with his uncles, Xu Shaochen returned home. It was already the middle of the night, and as soon as he entered, he saw Song Xinran washing herself in a wooden basin.

“Wash later.”

Xu Shaochen picked her up and threw her onto the bed, naturally causing her to let out a series of startled cries, which soon turned into soft whimpers.

The night was long, and the wooden bed in the house creaked with a rhythmic sound.

………

Early morning.

Xu Shaochen opened his eyes to hear the various bird songs outside, along with the sounds of cattle, sheep, and dogs.

This feeling, how long had it been since he’d last experienced it?

In his arms was Song Xinran, stripped completely bare, making him feel an unrivaled sense of contentment.

“Bang!”

Just then, a loud crash echoed.

“What in the world?”

Song Xinran, also startled awake, opened her eyes and looked at Xu Shaochen with a confused expression.

“Boss, those two guys from yesterday are here again.”

Outside the room, Long Yi knocked on the door and said.

“Xu Shaochen, you bastard! Get your ass out here! If you want a house, wait till you’re dead, and then I’ll build you a whole mansion in the afterlife so that you and your family can reunite in hell!”

Hearing the venomous and arrogant curses of Xu Tiezhui outside, Xu Shaochen’s face became as calm as still water. He dressed quickly and walked out.

“Shaochen… That bastard!”

Song Xinran was about to chase after him, but as soon as she got out of bed, she realized she was completely naked. Her nightgown was nowhere to be found, so she hurriedly dressed.

“Xu Tiezhui! Are you and your son dead set on seeking death?”

Xu Shaochen came out of the room and saw Xu Youwei and his son standing in the courtyard, holding a sickle and a hoe, looking extremely arrogant.

“Exactly. This is too much. Have you no shame?”

“Daring to come back here? Aren’t you afraid your sons will be born without, ahem!”

Today, everyone was cursing at Xu Youwei and his son, as if they would resort to violence at any moment.

“How dare you! How dare you! You bunch of insolent commoners! I’m the village chief. Who gave you the guts to curse me? Do you still want your subsidies, your land grants, your assistance?”

Xu Youwei was so angry at this sight that his nose was crooked. He was fuming. Were these illiterate peasants planning a rebellion today?