He had reason to believe that without his help and the support of the Xu Group, Zhang Qian would no longer be able to do business as successfully as before.

Chen Feng was never a good person. With his help in the past, Zhang Qian didn't need to focus all her energy on her work. But now, things are different. Zhang Qian is in trouble, and Chen Feng can't help her. Naturally, the conflicts between the two are increasing.

After Zhang Qian was hung up on, she looked even more dejected. Was she really going to lose Xu Tian?

No! It's Xu Tian who lost her!

Unable to accept this stark contrast, Zhang Qian began to deceive herself.

Not long after, Ah Lian arrived with cleaning supplies and a contract.

"Take a look, and sign it if there are no problems."

With a flourish of his pen, Xu Tian signed his name.

Ah Lian handed him another thermos.

"Mom just made this, have some if you like."

After Xu Tian took it, A-Lian started cleaning.

Xu Tian was a little embarrassed at first, eating while A-Lian was busy in the room, but he quickly got used to it and remembered an internet slang term.

"Southern girls are amazing, they're beautiful, well-behaved, and cute."

"What...what did you say?" A-Lian looked at him suspiciously.

"Nothing, nothing at all," Xu Tian said with a smile.

Although Ah Lian was still very shy, she was much better than when she first met Xu Tian.

While cleaning, you can also chat with him for a bit.

Xu Tian also learned from the conversation that the economic situation of their villages is very bad. Since the development zone incident caused a great uproar, the village's sources of income have been greatly reduced.

In the past, they could farm the land, do odd jobs for nearby communities, and collect rent, so they had several sources of income and lived a comfortable life.

But ever since they learned that their area was going to be demolished and the ancestral hall was torn down, and the matter became a big deal, all of these sources of income have disappeared. They can only work hard in the fields hoping for a good harvest this year so that they can maintain a normal life.

“My mother hasn’t been able to find a job for a long time.” Ah Lian slowed down her work.

Xu Tianyi learned from his inquiry that A-Lian's mother had been working as a nanny for people in the nearby community, earning a considerable monthly income that greatly reduced the family's burden. However, she was immediately dismissed after those people found out she was from the area.

"If that's the case, why are you unwilling to accept the government's policies?"

Ah Lian shook her head and didn't say anything.

"The cleaning is done. Now, let's see when you're available each day. We'll make an appointment, and I'll come at the time we agree on." A-Lian had a fine layer of sweat on her forehead.

"Look at you, I'm fine with either."

As he spoke, Xu Tian handed her a pack of wet wipes.

Ah Lian accepted it shyly, "Then I'll come over every afternoon at two o'clock to help you clean."

Xu Tian nodded in agreement.

"Then I'll go first."

"It's so late, let me take you home."

Xu Tian grabbed a coat and went out with A-Lian.

A-Lian was not a talkative person to begin with, and it was Xu Tian who kept chattering away the whole way.

"I'll take you to the city sometime."

A-Lian looked up and, seeing Xu Tian's expectant expression, pointed to the black iron gate behind her.

"I am home."

Xu Tian felt awkward for a few seconds, then smiled and said, "Okay, you can go in now, I'll be right back."

"Um, would you like to come over for a bit?" Ah Lian asked, mustering her courage.

Xu Tian was taken aback. "Is it okay? It's so late."

"It's okay, come in."

A-Lian pushed open the door, and Xu Tian followed closely behind and walked in.

The yard was full of flowers and plants, but unfortunately the weather hadn't warmed up yet, so it was all bare and looked rather desolate.

"Father, I've brought the person to you."

Ah Lian called out to the inner room and then went back to her own room.

Xu Tian was a little nervous. From what she said, it didn't seem like she was inviting him to her home. Moreover, his father wanted to see him. What if the whole house was full of burly men who would rush out and beat him up?

With a creak, a skinny old man came out of the house.

"Come in, young man."

Xu Tian nodded and then went inside.

His father didn't say much to him, but mainly asked about his basic situation. Only after confirming that there were no problems did he explain.

"Please don't take offense. Things haven't been peaceful here lately, and as the village chief, I have to be careful about many things."

Xu Tian smiled and said, "I understand."

The old man nodded in satisfaction. "Actually, we are all easy to get along with. It's just that the government is not fair in its dealings. Demolishing the ancestral hall is like digging up our ancestral graves."

Seeing that his father had already started the conversation, Xu Tian dared to continue.

It wasn't until late at night that Xu Tian finally left A Lian's house. As soon as he got back to his rented room, he collapsed into bed and slept until 1 p.m.

However, Xu Tian also learned more information during yesterday's chat.

Because of the villagers' irrationality, their economic income plummeted, and many were struggling to cope. In addition, they opposed the government. Although the government couldn't do anything about them, it suspended their subsidies in a fit of anger, which undoubtedly made matters worse.

Now, if he can find a compromise, he can resolve the conflict between the two sides and achieve his goal.

Xu Tian thought things would get better and better, but he still messed up at the crucial moment.

His company business card, which he carried with him, accidentally fell out and was picked up by someone. Since he was the only outsider in the village and his name matched, Xu Tian was immediately thrust into the spotlight.

The rental house was not big to begin with, and it was now surrounded by layers of people.

A-Lian cleans for him every day. Although she was angry after learning Xu Tian's true identity, after spending so many days together, she knows that Xu Tian is not a bad person.

He was extremely anxious but could only watch helplessly.

"Why would a big boss like you think of renting a house in such a remote place like ours?"

"Speak! What exactly are you plotting!"

Surrounded by so many people, Xu Tian was a little flustered, but he still pretended to be calm and faced them.

“Listen to me, although I came here with a purpose, after spending so many days together, I’ve found that people aren’t like what’s being said outside.”

Father looked at him with disappointment. He thought Xu Tian was an honest man, but he didn't expect that Xu Tian was actually plotting to demolish the ancestral hall.

He had only one thought at that moment: "Letting the wolf into the house." He even felt guilty for letting everyone down.

"We don't need an outsider like you to tell us what we are like. If you want to demolish the ancestral hall, you'll have to step over my dead body first!"

These words aroused public outrage, and the crowd, seemingly ready to die for him, appeared to want to tear him apart alive.

Xu Tian's explanation seemed pale and powerless at this moment. Having no other choice, Xu Tian could only roar.

"You may be willing to risk your lives, but what about your descendants?"

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