Chapter 64

In the courtyard at night, the lights were bright. The hired chefs were busy stir-frying large pots of dishes on the temporary stoves set up on the side.

By the time Liu Yunxuan and his group arrived, many of the villagers had already gathered. Michelle, excited like she had discovered a new world, was taking pictures of the chefs who were using shovels to stir-fry the dishes.

The chefs also cooperated, occasionally posing for the camera.

"Yunxuan, I'm so happy. Is this also a traditional skill in your country?" Michelle asked after taking the photos.

Liu Yunxuan thought for a moment. The large pot meals in the countryside should be a kind of skill, right? So he nodded.

Satisfied with Liu Yunxuan's answer, Michelle excitedly looked for new scenes to photograph.

"Michelle is a very nice girl," Wang Minghua said, watching Michelle skip away with Fangfang.

Why does this sound so familiar? Liu Yunxuan thought for a moment and remembered that Rodriguez had said something similar before.

"How about it, when do you plan to get married?" Seeing that Liu Yunxuan didn't respond, Wang Minghua asked again.

"Let's see next year. We've only been dating for a short time, and you know I've only been in America for a while," Liu Yunxuan said somewhat irritably.

"It's your own business, you should handle it well. When you see a good girl, don't miss the opportunity," Wang Minghua said earnestly, patting Liu Yunxuan's shoulder. Without waiting for a response, he went to the dining area.

Liu Yunxuan was left alone, feeling somewhat amused and helpless. He didn't expect Wang Minghua to have this side.

Because of the thorough preparation, the dining area was quickly set up.

"Yunxuan, say a few words to everyone," Liu Tianlai handed Liu Yunxuan a megaphone and said.

"Alright, I'll say a few words," Liu Yunxuan didn't refuse.

"Everyone, it's rare for all of us to have time to sit together for a meal. Uncle Tianlai just asked me to say a few words, so I'll chat with everyone."

"First, I want to say that even though I'm in America, I won't abandon my responsibilities here. After all, I'm also making money here."

Hearing this, the villagers laughed and felt reassured. Although they trusted Liu Yunxuan, hearing him promise it to the whole village made them even more confident.

Liu Yunxuan continued, "This trip to America left a deep impression on me, especially regarding their high standards for food safety. For example, if you want to grow organic vegetables in America, the land you choose cannot have used chemical fertilizers for the past three years."

The villagers below took a deep breath.

"So, I want to remind everyone. In the future, we will definitely not use chemical fertilizers and will only use our own organic fertilizers. I plan to build a fertilizer factory in our village to produce organic fertilizers. We won't do it for profit. The factory will belong to the village to ensure that our vegetables meet the highest standards."

Liu Yunxuan, who was now well-off, didn't mind spending a little money. He would provide the technology and equipment, find a piece of land in the village, hire a few people, and it wouldn't cost much. If there were any surplus, it could add to the village's income.

Wang Mingyuan, listening on the side, took out a notebook and wrote down "organic fertilizers" before continuing to listen to Liu Yunxuan.

Seeing that everyone had absorbed the information, Liu Yunxuan continued.

"In the future, when we make money, we should also focus on the quality of life. We can build modern houses and buy cars for every family. We should also encourage our children to study more, even if we have to force them. I promise that if anyone in the village gets into college, I will cover the tuition. If they want to study abroad, I will help them with that."

When Liu Yunxuan said this, the villagers couldn't sit still. What was the point of working so hard all their lives if not to give their children a better life? Hearing Liu Yunxuan's words, they knew that college tuition would be covered, and even studying abroad would be possible.

For those whose children were in high school and living away from home, the parents planned to go to the county the next day to tell their children.

For those whose children were nearby, they immediately started to encourage them.

The villagers' hearts were burning with enthusiasm.

"Don't just thank me. I've achieved a little, and I admit that, but I'm not as indispensable as you think. I want to remind everyone not to forget Uncle Tianlai."

"To be honest, everyone knows that in other villages, the village chiefs build small houses after a few years. But Uncle Tianlai has worked in our village for over ten years, and everyone knows his family's situation."

"All these years, it's all been for us. And Old Secretary Meng, who only went to his daughter's house to enjoy life after seeing everyone's lives improve. Do you think they became village chiefs and secretaries just for the meager salary that can't even cover a meal?"

After saying this, Liu Yunxuan felt the atmosphere become a bit somber. Uncle Tianlai, thinking about the past years, secretly wiped away his tears.

"Today is a happy day, and in the future, everyone will have a good life. I won't ramble on. Borrowing Uncle Benshan's words, everyone, drink well, eat well, eat well, drink well. That's all I have to say."

After these classic words, the atmosphere immediately lifted. Everyone clapped, and the young men brought up the wine.

Michelle, seeing Liu Yunxuan's spirited appearance, was lost in thought again, not sure what she was thinking.

"Yunxuan, thank you. Uncle Tianlai isn't bitter; he's happy. Now, every village chief looks up to me. Seeing the villagers' lives improve, my heart is at ease," Liu Tianlai said, holding Liu Yunxuan's hand.

"That won't do, Uncle Tianlai. Who will take over the village's affairs? Don't say you'll hand it to me; I don't have the time, and I have a lot to do in America. If you don't train a successor, what will happen in the future?" Liu Yunxuan said, taking a bite of food.

"Then, how about I work a few more years?"

"Not just a few years. Look at your strong body. You should continue as the village chief. When our village becomes prosperous, maybe the Huaxia TV will come for an interview. Who will represent us then? Who can handle it?"

Liu Tianlai didn't have great abilities, but he had one good quality: he cared for the villagers.

"Alright, I'll work a few more years. When the time comes, I'll hand it over to the one who is most suitable," Liu Tianlai said, finishing the glass of white wine in front of him in one gulp.

Wang Mingyuan, watching Liu Tianlai, thought to himself, maybe he doesn't have as much education or ability as me, but he is a good official. He is much better than those officials who are fat and lazy.

After eating for a while, everyone came to Liu Yunxuan's table to toast him. Liu Yunxuan drank every glass. This was the first time he drank so much without using his body's heat to sober up.

Today was about being happy and drinking freely.

Michelle, like a devoted wife, kept serving Liu Yunxuan food. There were so many people toasting him that he didn't even have time to pick up his chopsticks.

Even the best constitution can't handle such drinking. In the end, Liu Yunxuan got drunk. He only remembered that later, everyone cheered for him to kiss Michelle. He directly kissed Michelle and then lost consciousness.

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