“Ah, really, to think that Old Man Zhang got ahead of us in taking this great opportunity to make a fortune!”
“That’s right, if only I had known, I would have contracted it myself!”
“Regrets!
So many regrets!”
After learning that Old Man Zhang had also contracted the village’s acidic wasteland for fifty thousand yuan, for five years, many villagers started to feel astonished.
Soon, everyone was filled with immense regret.
Because at this moment, they all felt that a golden opportunity to get rich had slipped through their fingers!
Just as Chen Ergou was about to walk away, he saw the spirited Old Man Zhang approaching from a distance.
“Ah, if it isn’t Ergou!”
“Are we that close?”
With a cold laugh, Chen Ergou took another step forward!
“Ah, don’t rush off, I have to thank you, you know.
If it wasn’t for you, I would never have discovered such a great business opportunity!”
Waving the contract he had secured in his hand, Old Man Zhang continued with a sneer, “Later, I’ll treat you to a meal!
I remember we still have some leftovers at home.
They should suit your taste!”
Old Man Zhang was truly feeling extremely proud at this moment!
Because in his eyes, he had indeed found his chance to make a fortune!
If Chen Ergou could grow herbs on the back mountain, he certainly could too!
Convinced of this, he hastily contracted another barren hill…
“You’d better keep it for yourself!
Because soon, you’ll realize you can’t even afford leftovers!”
After dropping this remark, Chen Ergou didn’t look back at him and strode away with long steps.
“Pride!
When I grow the medicinal herbs, I’ll see how you can be so arrogant!”
With a scornful laugh, he too turned and left.
Because Old Man Zhang knew that what he needed to do now was to properly prepare the seeds and the like.
Thinking about how soon his contracted barren mountain would turn lush and green, how quickly people would come to pay him, he was so excited he wanted to burst into song!
At this moment, he was truly impressed with his own intellect.
Watching the jubilant Old Man Zhang walk away, the villagers present still felt a strong sense of regret.
Even now, they had a hard time letting go.
After all, they all believed that they had truly missed out on a great opportunity to get rich.
…
“Ergou, did Old Man Zhang really contract another waste hill too?”
Chen Ergou had just gotten home when he heard Li Cuixia ask anxiously.
“Yes.”
He glanced at Li Cuixia and smiled lightly; Chen Ergou’s expression was one of nonchalance.
“How…
how can you be so calm right now?”
Seeing Chen Ergou’s indifferent expression, Li Cuixia huffed and glared at him.
In her opinion, Chen Ergou should be worried as, out of nowhere, a competitor had emerged!
“Mom, don’t worry!
Just because I could succeed doesn’t mean everyone else can.
Don’t be anxious, just wait and enjoy the show!”
Chen Ergou knew that Old Man Zhang didn’t have True Qi, so his contracting of wasteland was bound to be futile.
Knowing this, Chen Ergou was naturally in no hurry.
He knew that what he needed to do now was to enjoy watching the craziness unfold, to see how that fool, Old Man Zhang, would dig his own grave.
“Hope so!”
Li Cuixia sighed and went to prepare dinner!
Li Cuixia understood that it was too late for regrets, so saying anything was pointless now!
…
In the evening, after dinner, Chen Ergou was in a good mood and strolled around the village!
“It’s still quiet in the village at night!”
Walking past the silent streets, Chen Ergou couldn’t help but murmur…
“Or should I go take a look at Beauty Liu’s place?”
As he passed by the entrance to Beauty Liu’s house, Chen Ergou murmured to himself.
Before he could take any action, Beauty Liu’s wooden door opened.
Suddenly, Chen Ergou saw Beauty Liu walking out with a trash can.
“Sister-in-law!”
Seeing Chen Ergou, Beauty Liu smiled slightly, brimming with charm, and directly invited him, “Ergou, that’s great, sister-in-law has just made dumplings, come and have some with us!”
“Sure!”
Chen Ergou smiled and walked in casually!
…
Arriving at the main room, Chen Ergou saw that there were indeed freshly boiled dumplings on the table!
In an instant, he also smelled that delicious aroma!
Although he had already eaten at home, the smell was so tempting that Chen Ergou couldn’t help but salivate!
“It’s chive and pork filling, not sure if you like it?”
“As long as it’s filled by sister-in-law, I like everything!”
In the midst of talking, Chen Ergou comfortably sat down at the table, picked up a dumpling with his hand, and quickly popped it into his mouth!
Seeing Chen Ergou’s ravenous look, Beauty Liu suddenly felt a warmth in her heart!
In that moment, she realized that this, perhaps, was the feeling of home she had been longing for!
Of course, while feeling sentimental, she didn’t forget to scold Chen Ergou, “You’re so grown yet still sneak bites like a child.
Alright, go wash your hands quickly; I’ll get some garlic.”
“Got it!”
After quickly swallowing the dumpling in his mouth, Chen Ergou jogged outside!
Beauty Liu glanced at Chen Ergou’s retreating back, a smile curling her lips.
Soon, she went outside to fetch two heads of garlic, and began peeling them earnestly!
…
“I’m full, sister-in-law, I really can’t eat any more; otherwise, I’m going to burst!”
After a big plateful, Chen Ergou, seeing Beauty Liu still offering him more, quickly shook his head!
“Pah, what’s all this about dying?
Don’t say such ominous things, you’re making sister-in-law angry!”
“Yeah, I won’t say it again!”
With a dry laugh, Chen Ergou quickly shook his head!
“That’s more like it.
By the way, are the dumplings sister-in-law made really tasty?”
Seeing her looking at him with anticipation, Chen Ergou quickly nodded, “Yeah, delicious!
Hehe, sister-in-law, I really don’t believe you would hit me…”
“You…”
Beauty Liu had intended only to scare Chen Ergou a bit, but now, seeing his smug face, she was instantly annoyed and pounced toward Chen Ergou!
“Ah, you’re serious?!”
Seeing Beauty Liu suddenly lunge at him, Chen Ergou’s eyelids twitched, and he hastily took off running.
Thus, the two of them started a chase around the room!
Chen Ergou ran ahead, with Beauty Liu chasing behind!
Chen Ergou suddenly stopped dead in his tracks, which Beauty Liu didn’t anticipate and ran straight into him…
“Uh…”
Being bumped so unexpectedly by Beauty Liu, Chen Ergou’s balance was lost in an instant, and he fell directly onto the floor!
“Ergou, you…
Are you alright?” Seeing Chen Ergou beneath her looking pale, Beauty Liu immediately asked with concern.
“Sister-in-law!
I…
I’m fine.”