Rebirth 78: After being jilted at the altar, I reached the pinnacle!

Before long, a dark figure slowly emerged from the shadows; it was Jing Kaiyuan.

At this moment, Jing Wenqiang was standing next to him. It was clear that Jing Kaiyuan had used some means to get Jing Wenqiang released.

Jing Kaiyuan sneered, placed the letter in his hand on the table, and turned his gaze to Jing Wenqiang: "Wenqiang, it seems that Li Hanliang's trip to the city went quite smoothly this time. It seems that he also has the endorsement of city leaders, and many suppliers have agreed to supply him."

Upon hearing this, Jing Wenqiang's expression changed drastically: "Uncle Kaiyuan, now that he has found a supplier and received help from city leaders, this is not a good thing for us. Should we do something to restrict him?"

Jing Kaiyuan smiled calmly, "Don't worry, I've already made arrangements. With just one phone call, these suppliers won't be able to get their goods into Anfeng County at all. Let's see how their restaurants can continue operating then!"

Jing Wenqiang nodded, a sinister glint in his eyes: "Uncle Kaiyuan, you've thought things through. But wouldn't it be too easy for him to just go bankrupt? I think we can completely ruin his reputation, so that even if he wants to make a comeback, he'll have no way out."

Jing Kaiyuan revealed a smug smile: "It seems that you've grown a lot during your time at the police station. First, contact those idle people in society and have them start spreading rumors to slander Li Hanliang's character and the restaurant's food safety. At the same time, I will arrange some informants to lie in wait around them, waiting for the right opportunity. Once the time is right, we will wipe them all out."

Jing Wenqiang understood immediately. "Uncle Kaiyuan, I know what to do. I'll go and inform those people right now. As soon as we give the order, they will act immediately and will definitely deal the most severe blow to Li Hanliang's restaurant."

Meanwhile, on the bus, Li Hanliang sat quietly, deep in thought.

He knew the road ahead would not be easy, and the Jing family would never give up easily.

But he was not one to give up easily; he had already prepared a countermeasure.

As night fell, Li Hanliang finally returned to Anfeng County.

Han Jianguo had been waiting at the station for a long time.

"Hanliang, how was the trip to the city? Did it go smoothly?" Han Jianguo asked anxiously.

Li Hanliang smiled slightly, "Not bad. I've found several new suppliers, and they're all willing to supply us."

Han Jianguo breathed a sigh of relief. "That's great. But the Jing family has been making a lot of moves lately, so we have to be extra careful."

Li Hanliang nodded in agreement, "That's true, Mr. Han. I have some new ideas that I'd like to discuss with you."

The two returned to the restaurant and found Liu Lanfang and Liu Quanyou waiting anxiously.

"Boss, you're back just in time," Liu Lanfang said as she stepped forward. "I don't know who spread the rumor that there are safety issues with the food in our restaurant, which has led to a significant decrease in customers."

Li Hanliang frowned slightly. "It seems the Jing family has already begun to take action. You all continue to manage the restaurant well and make sure to ensure customer satisfaction. Han Lao and I will be leaving temporarily for a few days."

Liu Lanfang asked worriedly, "Boss, where are you going?"

"Old Han and I need to go back to Xiaoliangzhuang. There are some things we have to do ourselves, so we'll leave the restaurant to everyone for the time being," Li Hanliang said firmly.

Han Jianguo interjected, "By the way, Hanliang has a new plan. We want to expand the types of livestock we raise and completely break away from the Jing family's supply chain. This way, we can not only be self-sufficient in critical moments, but also increase our profit margins."

Liu Quan nodded. "Good idea! This will definitely solve the current problem, but the Jing family will definitely react to it, since this kind of thing can't be kept secret."

“Hmm… Quan You’s concerns are indeed a thorny issue. So during this time, you must completely focus the Jing family’s attention on the restaurant and the steamed bun shop, and prevent them from discovering my actions,” Li Hanliang said in a low voice after a moment of contemplation.

The next morning, Li Hanliang and Han Jianguo drove back to Xiaoliangzhuang.

To avoid being seen by the Jing family, they set off late at night, choosing an extremely secretive route.

Along the way, Han Jianguo inquired in detail about Li Hanliang's specific plans.

"Mr. Han, we plan to raise more livestock and vegetables, and even grow some fresh produce. Only in this way can we ensure a stable supply of food and export it in the future, which is a win-win situation," Li Hanliang explained.

Han Jianguo nodded repeatedly, "This is indeed a long-term plan. We can start making preparations after we return to Xiaoliangzhuang, beginning with the most basic construction of chicken coops and vegetable gardens."

Upon arriving at Xiaoliangzhuang, the two immediately took action, finding the village chief and several villagers familiar with farming to discuss the implementation plan in detail.

"Mr. Li, how many chickens do you want to raise?" the village chief asked curiously.

"The initial plan is to raise 500 birds, and if all goes well, we will gradually increase the number," Li Hanliang replied.

The village chief nodded. "This amount isn't large. The villagers can handle it perfectly well. We don't need outside help, which also reduces the possibility of the plan being leaked."

Meanwhile, Han Jianguo also began contacting seedling suppliers to purchase vegetable seeds and other agricultural supplies.

While Li Hanliang and the villagers were busy working in the fields, Jing Wenqiang had quietly sent people to the town to intensify the spread of rumors.

At the entrance of the restaurant, several men shouted loudly from the crowd:

"Everyone, please don't eat at this restaurant anymore! The ingredients are all spoiled, and many people have gotten sick from eating there!"

"That's right. I heard their boss is a fraud. He doesn't care about anything but making money. He's utterly heartless and has no sense of public morality!"

"Exactly! And many of their ingredients aren't even alive. This is blatant deception of us consumers! We must boycott them!"

The shop assistants were both angry and helpless when they heard these rumors.

A young waiter couldn't help but stand up and refute, "Don't talk nonsense! Our ingredients are all the freshest, and every dish undergoes strict inspection before being served. There are absolutely no problems as you're saying!"

However, the onlookers were more inclined to believe the negative news and ignored the restaurant staff's explanations, leading to much discussion.

In the fields of Xiaoliangzhuang, Li Hanliang and the villagers were busy digging soil and planting seedlings, creating a harmonious scene.

Han Jianguo and several helpers set up a simple chicken coop, and everyone worked enthusiastically.

As the sun set, Li Hanliang wiped the sweat from his brow and looked at the newly planted vegetables and the nearly completed chicken coop, a warm feeling welling up in his heart.

"Mr. Han, as long as these crops and livestock grow, our food supply chain will be secure. At that time, the restrictions imposed on us by the Jing family will be meaningless," Li Hanliang said confidently.