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

On the other hand, with the development of fishery bases and foreign trade, Xiaoliangzhuang's aquaculture base has begun to take shape.

Li Hanliang stood under the big locust tree at the entrance of the village, gazing at the newly built chicken coop and vegetable garden not far away, his heart filled with hope.

The Jing family was clearly caught off guard, as the situation had developed far beyond their expectations.

To further solidify his advantage, Li Hanliang decided to invite reporters to cover the whole thing.

That evening, Li Hanliang convened a meeting at his home with Han Jianguo and other village officials to discuss the matter.

"Fellow villagers, we have now initially established a breeding base of a certain scale," Li Hanliang said. "But the Jing family will definitely not let us off easily, so we need more support. I plan to invite a few reporters to interview us and spread our achievements through the media."

Han Jianguo nodded in agreement: "This is a good idea. It can let more people know about our hard work and also help us win more resources."

A village official suggested, "However, we need to make sure the Jing family doesn't discover the reporters' arrival, otherwise they might try to obstruct them."

Li Hanliang nodded: "We do need to consider this issue carefully. I will find a few trustworthy journalist friends and arrange the route to minimize the risks."

After the meeting, Han Jianguo called an old friend from the press.

"Old Zhang, are you busy?" Han Jianguo's voice was warm and friendly.

"Old Han? It's you! I haven't been too busy. How have you been lately?" reporter Zhang Guohui asked with surprise.

"I'm fine, but I have something I'd like to ask you for help with." Han Jianguo briefly explained the situation in Xiaoliangzhuang and Li Hanliang's plan.

Zhang Guohui was very interested after listening: "It sounds like you've done a lot of big things! Don't worry, I'll come over for the interview as soon as possible. Is there anything I should pay special attention to?"

“There are indeed some things to be careful about. The Jing family might have some spies around, so you must keep a low profile when you come. I will send a car to pick you up,” Li Hanliang said cautiously.

"Understood, I'll be careful," Zhang Guohui readily agreed.

After hanging up the phone, Han Jianguo breathed a sigh of relief and then called two other journalist friends he knew, explaining the situation in detail and receiving their support.

The next morning, Li Hanliang personally drove to the city to pick up Zhang Guohui to ensure his trip went smoothly.

The two avoided the main roads and returned to Xiaoliangzhuang via some secluded paths.

After entering the village, Li Hanliang led Zhang Guohui on a tour of the chicken coop, vegetable garden, and mushroom cultivation area, and gave a detailed introduction to the progress of the entire project.

"Your breeding base is really well done!" Zhang Guohui exclaimed in amazement. "You've not only solved the food supply problem for your own restaurant, but you've also increased your income and helped the villagers get rich."

Li Hanliang smiled and nodded: "This is just the beginning; we have even longer-term goals. We hope that through your reporting, more people can see our efforts and changes here."

Zhang Guohui took photos and notes carefully: "No problem, I will definitely report the facts. I believe more people will pay attention to your efforts."

In the following week, several other reporters also arrived and conducted detailed interviews in Xiaoliangzhuang.

Their arrival was met with a warm welcome from the villagers, who were all thrilled.

Meanwhile, in Anfeng County, Jing Kaiyuan was furious when he learned that reporters were about to interview Xiaoliangzhuang.

"Wenqiang, I heard that Xiaoliangzhuang has invited a few reporters. Send someone to check what they're up to right now!" Jing Kaiyuan coldly ordered.

Jing Wenqiang nodded and immediately arranged for his men to investigate.

A few days later, major media outlets published reports about Xiaoliangzhuang.

The story of Xiaoliangzhuang appeared in newspapers, on television, and online, and the image of Li Hanliang and the villagers working hard became widely known.

After seeing these reports, the negative news about the restaurant decreased day by day, and the business gradually returned to its former prosperity.

Liu Lanfang excitedly called Li Hanliang to report the situation: "Boss, since the reporters' report, the restaurant's customer traffic has obviously rebounded, and people are gradually beginning to understand our true situation. However, many people still firmly believe that there is a problem with the ingredients in our restaurant."

Li Hanliang said with relief, "It's a good thing that the restaurant business is recovering. This is also thanks to your persistence. Otherwise, this matter would not have ended so easily. As for those who firmly believe that there is a problem with our ingredients, as long as they don't cause trouble, that's fine. If they do cause trouble, just call the police."

In the village, Han Jianguo found Li Hanliang and said, "These reports have made many people aware of our efforts, but they may also anger the Jing family, so we have to be extra careful."

Li Hanliang nodded in agreement: "That's right. I've already had people keep a close eye on the Jing family's movements. We'll react immediately if they make any unusual moves."

Just as the two were discussing countermeasures, a villager rushed over: "Boss Li, something bad has happened! Someone in town said that Jing Wenqiang sent several thugs to cause trouble in the village, probably to find out what's going on!"

Li Hanliang's expression was serious. "I understand. Go back and tell everyone to stay calm and not to act rashly. Old Han and I will go over there right away."

When the two arrived at the village entrance, they indeed saw several unfamiliar young men loitering around, looking quite suspicious.

Li Hanliang stepped forward and asked, "What are you doing here? Why are you loitering around our Xiaoliang Village?"

One of the young men arrogantly replied, "We're just wandering around when we have nothing better to do. What, are you saying people aren't allowed in here?"

Han Jianguo said coldly, "Outsiders are not allowed to enter Xiaoliang Village without permission. Please leave."

Seeing that Li Hanliang knew what was going on, the group left dejectedly.

But their eyes clearly revealed malice, as if this was just the beginning.

As night fell, the lights in Xiaoliangzhuang gradually went out.

The villagers sat around in the open space at the village entrance, sharing today's achievements and their plans for tomorrow.

Looking at the expectant faces, Li Hanliang said firmly, "Fellow villagers, although there are still many difficulties ahead, as long as we are united, we can overcome any challenge, and the future will surely belong to us!"

Han Jianguo chimed in, "That's right. Let's continue our efforts and create a brilliant future together."

The villagers' cheers echoed in the night sky. Just then, a figure reappeared at the village entrance.

"Hanliang, those people from this morning are back again!" a vigilant villager whispered.

Li Hanliang clenched his fists, his eyes resolute. "Tell everyone to be prepared, but it's best to avoid conflict with them."