Chapter 16

A large pie really fell from the sky and hit Lei Huanxi.

Growing up, Lei Huanxi had never thought such a good thing would happen to him, but it did happen.

Lei Huanxi didn't idle around; that afternoon, he brought Xiao Pang to the villa and started cleaning the fish pond, removing the weeds and garbage inside.

Ms. Lu also heard that Lei Huanxi had unexpectedly received a large villa and brought her two children to help. As soon as they entered, they were stunned by the luxury of the villa.

The two children, Da Gang and Xiao Gang, cheered and played happily in the villa.

There was too much to do, not just in the fish pond, but also the one and a half acres of land that had been left fallow for so long needed to be tidied up. They worked until the sun set, and only a small part was done.

His stomach was growling, and Xiao Pang, who Lei Huanxi had hidden, was probably also very hungry.

"Huanxi, I'll go back and cook first. I'll bring your dinner later," Ms. Lu said, checking the time.

"Alright, Ms. Lu. Do you have any fish at home? Can you cook one for me?"

"Yes, I bought it this morning."

After Ms. Lu left with the children, Lei Huanxi quickly took out Xiao Pang.

As expected, Xiao Pang was already listless from hunger.

"You're a dragon, how can you not endure a little hunger?" Lei Huanxi said, both amused and exasperated. "Hang in there a bit longer, someone will bring food soon... By the way, Xiao Pang, take a look at your new home."

Lei Huanxi brought Xiao Pang to the fish pond, and Xiao Pang immediately became excited, leaping out of Lei Huanxi's palm and nimbly diving into the water.

He jumped and played in the water, completely forgetting about his hunger.

Dragons love water, and this was no exception. Moreover, in this fish pond, there was no need to worry about being discovered.

The fish pond was much larger than the small basin before, providing a much larger living and activity space.

After playing for a while, Xiao Pang dove to the bottom of the pond, who knows where he went.

After a bit more work, Ms. Lu brought the food, a large bowl of rice, two pieces of meat, and a big pot of fragrant black fish soup.

"I'll take care of the kids. Remember to bring the bowls back tomorrow after you finish eating."

"Got it, Ms. Lu."

After seeing Ms. Lu off, Lei Huanxi stood by the pond and called out, "Xiao Pang, it's time to eat."

As soon as he called, Xiao Pang leaped out from somewhere in the pond and accurately landed in the bowl of black fish soup, finishing it in no time.

After eating his fill, he jumped again and disappeared without a trace.

This speed was truly dragon-like...

Lei Huanxi shook his head and ate some food to fill his stomach. It was still early, so he went to the field to work some more.

One and a half acres of land was not small. Even if Lei Huanxi planted leeks, green vegetables, and radishes, he wouldn't be able to eat it all by himself, even with a few more people.

He just needed to buy some seeds in town tomorrow.

Working until 9 PM, even with the energy from the walnut, he still felt tired. He stretched, thinking that since everything was his now, he didn't need to finish everything in one day.

The villa was fully equipped, and he took a comfortable shower, which relieved his fatigue.

Looking at the luxuriously decorated house, who would believe that this villa now belonged to a poor boy with only 2,000 yuan?

Lei Huanxi learned a lesson: when dealing with people like Zhu Guoxu, one must not be greedy and must not be impatient.

He still lacked experience, but it was fine; he would improve gradually.

Seeing a switch by the door, he didn't know what it was for, so he turned it on, and the entire villa, including the yard and farm, lit up.

This was the main switch.

Good grief, how much electricity would that use? Lei Huanxi quickly turned it off.

Looking outside, it was pitch black, and the entire villa complex was quiet, with only the occasional wind blowing.

Living alone here was a bit lonely.

When one gets something new, they always get excited. Lei Huanxi walked around the villa, examining each room, and finally chose a bedroom on the second floor.

The bedding and pillows were all complete. When Lei Huanxi lay down, he truly felt like he was in heaven.

It was so comfortable that he soon fell asleep...

...

He had never slept so soundly. When he woke up, it was already bright outside.

He walked out of the house to the fish pond and called out to Xiao Pang a few times before Xiao Pang reluctantly surfaced from the bottom of the pond. Seeing that Lei Huanxi's hands were empty, he quickly dove back down.

This dragon, this dragon.

Lei Huanxi shook his head repeatedly.

He returned to the old house, moved some necessities to the villa, and finally moved his grandfather's portrait.

Looking at his grandfather's portrait, thinking about how hard his grandfather had worked all his life without enjoying a single day of happiness, he couldn't help but feel a lump in his throat...

...

He went to Zhusouth Town and bought various vegetable seeds. Just as he was thinking about where to buy fish fry, he saw Brother Hong walking toward him with a lot of cooked dishes.

Brother Hong gave Lei Huanxi a thumbs up from a distance, "Great, Lei Huanxi, I'm really impressed. I talked to Old Liu, and you actually found ginseng for Mr. Zhu. I'm really impressed, really impressed."

"Brother Hong, it was just luck," Lei Huanxi said with a smile. "I really have to thank you. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have been able to contact Mr. Zhu. How about I treat you to a meal?"

"Let me treat you," Brother Hong said, showing the dishes in his hands. "Let's go to Old Dong's place for a meal. It's a pity he lives alone."

Lei Huanxi hadn't thought of this, and it seemed Brother Hong had a good heart.

"Hey, Huanxi, how much did Mr. Zhu give you? I asked Old Liu, and he said you didn't get a cent. Is that true?"

Lei Huanxi immediately understood. Zhu Guoxu must have instructed that such matters should not be publicized. "Brother Hong, I really didn't get a cent."

"You idiot..." Brother Hong was more anxious for him. "Such a good piece of ginseng, why did you save money for that big boss? What kind of rich kid are you pretending to be? If I had known, I would have gone with you."

Brother Hong looked like he was frustrated with Lei Huanxi, and he kept scolding him all the way.

Lei Huanxi, however, didn't care and smiled. If Brother Hong knew that Zhu Guoxu had given him a house, what would he think?

As soon as they arrived at Dong Shanbei's place, Brother Hong shouted, "Old man, old man, let's drink. Bring out your wine."

He then took a small table and chairs from a nearby storage room and set them up outside the house, still complaining about Lei Huanxi.

"Brother Hong, you're here to trick me into giving you my wine again," Dong Shanbei said, carrying a jar of wine. Seeing Lei Huanxi, he was even happier. "Huanxi, you're here too. Let's eat, let's eat."

"Old man, tell me, why does Lei Huanxi, who looks so smart, do such stupid things?" Brother Hong complained, recounting Lei Huanxi's story.

Dong Shanbei didn't seem to care. "Brother Hong, there are gains and losses. What's yours is yours, and what's not, you can't force. Besides, this is Huanxi's business, what does it have to do with you? Let's drink, let's drink."

Brother Hong sighed, as if he had lost money.

A jar of yellow wine filled three bowls. It was clear that Dong Shanbei and Brother Hong were old drinking buddies. They took turns, and no one needed to persuade the other.

Lei Huanxi's alcohol tolerance was actually very poor, and he could only drink half a bowl. But today, after a few sips, he felt nothing.

Did his alcohol tolerance suddenly increase?

"Huanxi, what are your plans for the future?" Brother Hong finally stopped scolding Lei Huanxi. "The peach season is over, and you can't just sit and eat until you run out. How about joining me in the fruit wholesale business? You won't get rich, but you can earn enough to eat. In the future, you can open a small shop..."

He learned from Dong Shanbei about Lei Huanxi's situation, knowing that Lei Huanxi was now alone and needed help.

Brother Hong looked fierce and was quick to speak, but he had a good heart, which was why he was friends with Dong Shanbei.

"Brother Hong, thank you, but I have something to do now," Lei Huanxi said seriously. "I plan to stay in Xiantao Village to farm and raise fish."

"You..." Brother Hong got angry again and drank the wine in one gulp. "What are you saying! Young people are all rushing to big cities, but you want to stay in Xiantao Village? Farming and raising fish, what future is there? How much can you earn in a year?"

"Brother Hong, don't worry about Huanxi," Dong Shanbei interrupted. "Don't underestimate Huanxi. You saw how he sold peaches. Who says you can't get rich here?"

"Old Dong, peaches are only in season once a year."

"I said, Huanxi has his own plans. Let him do it. If he really can't make it, he can come to you later."

"Fine, fine, I'll stop meddling," Brother Hong said resentfully. "Wait until you suffer and cry."

"Brother Hong, I really appreciate it. I'll drink to you," Lei Huanxi stood up, filled Brother Hong's bowl, and then raised his own.

Brother Hong glared at him but drank it all in one go.

Drunk or not, Lei Huanxi gritted his teeth and drank a large bowl of wine.

He thought he would definitely get drunk, but to his surprise, after drinking such a large bowl, he still felt nothing.

What was going on? When did his alcohol tolerance become so high?

Lei Huanxi kept muttering to himself.