Guide To Reign My Tycoon Husbands-Chapter 498: Village Head Chu

Qi Yongrui knew that even if he tried to explain himself, no one would be willing to listen to him. After all, he was just an adopted son. More importantly, he knew that his brother-in-law would never divorce Qi Changpu. The two of them were married because of a business marriage, and it would be impossible for the Qi family to break up with his brother-in-law’s family for an adopted son.

So, it wasn’t a surprise that he was sent here. Compared to his life and death, the Qi family must be worried about his brother-in-law. If that mer really lost his temper, who knows what he would do?

"Don’t think about it too much." Qi Yongrui pursed his lips and said to Long Zhong, "We will go and see the land that Sister Changpu has asked us to examine and return home. What can go wrong?"

This was just a small village, and there was nothing that struck out as special to Qi Yongrui. All he needed was to drive to the small village and finish examining the location for the new resort that Qi Changpu was planning to build here.

Long Zhong rolled his eyes. He didn’t think that this case was as simple as Qi Yongrui was making it sound. That brother-in-law of Qi Yongrui was simply despicable and was quite good at scheming. Since that mer was the one who decided to send them there, Long Zhong was certain that there was something wrong with the village.

But what Qi Yongrui said was also true.

Wen Wan dared to send them here, which meant that if they didn’t finish their tasks, he would only cause more trouble in the future for them.

He released a sigh; just thinking about the complicated relationships of the Qin family and Qi Yongrui made him feel annoyed. He closed his eyes and then fell back on the bed. Whatever, he would think about this mess tomorrow morning.

Qi Yongrui looked at his assistant, who had gone back to sleep and pursed his lips. He worriedly looked out of the window. Long Zhong was not the only one who was worried. He was just as worried. He had known Wen Wan for more than ten years, so how could he not know how proud the mer was?

Qi Changpu called his name when she was with Wen Wan. Qi Yongrui didn’t know if she did it deliberately to punish him and make him embarrassed or if she did it in her drunken haze, but there was one thing that he knew—Wen Wan wouldn’t drop the matter so easily.

Since he dared to request to send Qi Yongrui to this small village, Qi Yongrui knew that there was nothing good waiting for him.

The next morning, Qi Yongrui finished eating a small bowl of porridge. Once he was done with his breakfast, he picked up the bag of documents that he brought with him and drove to the small tea house where he was supposed to meet with the Head of the Village.

However, as he pulled to a stop at the tea house, Qi Yongrui felt that there was something wrong. Ever since he stepped out of the car, he felt as if everyone in the tea house was looking at him as if he was a juicy piece of meat but when he turned around and looked behind him, Qi Yongrui didn’t find anyone looking at him.

It made him wonder if he was the one thinking too much.

Long Zhong was also feeling creeped out. The tea house was too silent, and the villagers who were working and serving in the tea house were quiet and pale; it was as if they had never stepped outside of the house.

However, how could it be possible? The tea house was here, and from the looks of it, customers came here every day.

Long Zhong shook his head and walked behind Qi Yongrui. The two mers climbed up the stairs and reached the private room, where the village head was waiting for them.

The Village Head was a middle-aged woman who had a gentle smile and a kind-looking face. When Qi Yongrui pushed open the door, the village head looked at him with a polite smile on her lips and greeted him, "Ah Mister Qi, you are here. Excellent, excellent. I was worried that you might not be able to find the way to this tea house but it looks like I was worried for no reason. Hahaha."

Qi Yongrui and Long Zhong smiled when they heard the words of the village head. Their uneasy hearts also calmed down a little. It seemed like they were thinking too much.

However, even though Qi Yongrui was a bit relieved when he saw that the old woman was not as unkind and gloomy as the thug he dealt with last time, when Wen Wan was angry with him—he didn’t let his guard down.

"I am Chu Yuanzhi," the middle-aged woman introduced herself with a smile. "I am the village head of the Chu village. I heard from your assistant that you wanted to discuss the development of our village?"

Qi Yongrui nodded. He turned to look at Long Zhong, who pulled the paper and the reports that he had made and placed them in front of Chu Yuanzhi.

Qi Yongrui then explained the content of the papers to Chu Yuanzhi, "Our company wishes to develop a resort in your village. I heard that there are some rumours about your village—"

"Oh, those are just made-up lies by the people of the town," snorted Chu Yuanzhi with a disgusted look on her face. "The last time, the people from the town wanted us to sell the lands to them at a low price, but we refused. Ever since then, they have caused a lot of trouble for us."

"We are honest farmers who only know how to farm our lands. How can we be a match for the town’s people? In the end, such rumours were spread by the people of the town in the hope that we would move."

"But how can we?" Village Head Chu sighed heavily. "This is our village, and we grew up here. These lands are all we know, so of course we stayed, but don’t worry, we don’t bite. Haha."

Hearing her jolly words, Qi Yongrui smiled awkwardly before saying, "Anyway. The reason we want to build a resort is that your village is currently on trending lists. Many of the tourists want to visit the village because of this. I was wondering if you are alright with us taking a look around the land of your village. If there is a scenic spot, then we will naturally talk about it further."

"Sure, sure," Village Head Chu nodded with a kind expression. "Of course, as the head of the village, I would like our village to advance further. If you are willing, then I will take you to our small Chu village."

This suited Qi Yongrui, as he wanted to see the piece of land that Qi Changpu asked him to assess and then return home as soon as possible.

He nodded and agreed.

Village Head Chu’s smile turned even wider when she heard him agree; she asked him to follow her as she had already parked her little tractor outside.

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"But we have a car," Long Zhong pointed to the low-key car that he had parked on the side of the street. Why should they take a tractor when there was a car waiting for them?

Village Head Chu glanced at the car and shook her head with a distressed expression. "Oh my, I don’t think that it will work. This kind of car can drive on flat and smooth surfaces, but the roads of our village are not that even. The last time someone drove such a fine car, they ended up with a flat tire."

"As you can see, we don’t have a mechanic," Village Head Chu added with a somewhat embarrassed smile. "I am afraid that things would go south if you drove that dainty car of yours."

Her explanation did sound reasonable. Long Zhong glanced at Qi Yongrui and asked, "Do you want to leave the car behind?"

Qi Yongrui pursed his lips. Though what Village Head Chu said indeed made sense, for some reason, Qi Yongrui felt a sense of trepidation.

Seeing this, Village Head Chu said, "If you want, then you can drive the car. I was just worried that you would end up with a flat tire."

Though Qi Yongrui was a bit embarrassed to show his distrust in such a blatant manner, he was still careful with his own safety. He nodded and apologised, "I am sorry, but my assistant and I are not used to riding in a tractor."

"It is alright. You are not the only one," Village Head Chu waved her hand. She sounded quite generous, which made Qi Yongrui wonder if he was thinking too much.