Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest-Chapter 1169: True Proof (45)

Although Wang Zhenghai’s personality was somewhat indecisive, once he made up his mind, he wouldn’t waver easily and would fully commit himself to his decision.

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This man in his forties was unleashing a second spring in his life!

Wang Chen was thrilled to witness such a tremendous change in his father. What he could do was gift Wang Zhenghai a White Jade Guanyin to carry with him at all times.

Wang Chen was fair and didn’t play favorites. Wang’s Mother also received a small Buddha pendant he personally carved, while his younger brother and sister each got a necklace with a cartoon zodiac jade charm.

These jade ornaments all contained refined spiritual energy. Carrying them would gradually release a bit of energy, improving one’s health and warding off impurities.

Wang Chen’s current research and exploration in spiritual energy equipment were still in the early stages, and achieving this much was already no small feat.

He told his parents that these jade pieces were obtained from the most renowned temple in the provincial capital, all blessed by eminent monks. Wearing them would ward off fiends and bring good fortune, and they were quite expensive. freeweɓnovēl.coɱ

Though Wang’s Mother scolded Wang Chen for spending recklessly, she still happily wore the jade item with delight.

Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, it was Lunar New Year’s Eve.

Wang’s Mother pulled out all the stops, preparing a sumptuous New Year’s Eve dinner. Wang Zhenghai even reluctantly opened a bottle of Maotai that had been preserved for years and made an exception to allow Wang Chen to have a drink.

Outside, the sound of firecrackers popped incessantly. At the dinner table, steam swirled warmly. Wang’s Mother peeled shrimp for the little ones, Wang’s Dad and Wang Chen sat across from each other drinking, while Huahua curled up on the sofa watching the Spring Festival Gala.

Although this home wasn’t large or luxurious, it was filled with warmth and happiness.

After the New Year’s Eve dinner, under the insistence of his younger siblings, Wang Chen grabbed a bag full of fireworks and took the two of them outside to set them off.

In 2013, firework bans hadn’t been implemented in Wen County, and the open spaces in the community were brimming with people launching various kinds of fireworks. The colorful explosions lit up the pitch-black night repeatedly.

Amid the screams of Wang Hao and Wang Yu, Wang Chen spent a full hour setting off fireworks.

His whole body ended up smelling like gunpowder.

It had been a long, long time since he’d experienced something like this.

If this rebirth was merely a dream, Wang Chen sincerely wished it could last longer—so he could accompany his parents through aging and watch his younger siblings grow up.

No regrets in life, whatsoever!

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, Wang Chen received red envelopes from Wang’s Dad and Wang’s Mother.

On the second day, he stayed home, lounging around comfortably and enjoying a day of being served on hands and feet like a young master.

On the third day, it was time to visit relatives.

Wang Zhenghai borrowed a minivan from a friend and loaded it with Wang’s Mother, Wang Chen, Wang Hao, Wang Yu, and numerous packages of New Year’s goods to head to the countryside for the New Year’s greetings.

The first stop was, of course, Wang Chen’s grandparents’ home.

Wang Chen’s ancestral home was located in Wang Family Village, about twenty kilometers outside the county town. The village was nestled within Shifeng Mountain. Although the straight-line distance wasn’t far, it required driving along winding mountain roads, which took over an hour by car.

Because of the New Year’s festivities, many young people who worked outside the village had returned, making Wangshan Village lively and bustling.

The arrival of Wang Chen’s family was warmly welcomed by his grandparents.

When his grandfather learned that Wang Chen had achieved excellent academic results the previous year, even earning first place in the provincial capital, the old man was so delighted that he asked some villagers to slaughter a big fat pig and host a pig feast in celebration!

After the lively and joyful gathering, Wang Chen turned his gaze toward the surrounding, undulating mountains.

Although Shifeng Mountain wasn’t well-known, it was rich in natural resources. The forests were well-preserved, and the area within a hundred-mile radius was dotted with striking peaks, streams, and secluded valleys, boasting unique scenery.

Due to Wen County’s lagging economic development and limited transportation, this mountain wouldn’t be developed for another five years. However, because the investors back then were unreliable, not only did the project end in chaos, but it also caused significant environmental damage.

In his past life, Wang Family Village, this ancient rural settlement, was demolished and replaced with a mishmash of faux-ancient buildings and farm-style lodgings, a sight that broke one’s heart.

Having returned through rebirth, Wang Chen would absolutely not allow such a tragedy to happen again!

For this reason, he didn’t hesitate to reveal a bit of his capabilities to reach an agreement with Chang Qian, the mother of Xie Yunyao and the head of Haicheng Group.

In the future, both Shifeng Mountain and Wang Family Village would become better places.

From the third to the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, Wang Chen’s family visited various relatives. By the time they returned on the sixth day, something both unexpected and inevitable occurred.

The Wang Family welcomed wave after wave of visitors, none of whom were insignificant figures.

The bigwigs of Wen County seemed to have coordinated their visits, coming to the Wang Family’s home in Xijing Residential Area one after another, alarming the neighbors, who thought something major had happened.

Indeed, something major had happened.

Just two days ago, the investment department of Haicheng Group proactively contacted the leaders of Wen County’s investment promotion bureau, expressing their intention to collaborate with the local government in developing Shifeng Mountain’s tourism resources.

The initial investment alone was ten billion yuan!

At first, the investment promotion bureau couldn’t believe it was real, thinking they’d encountered a scam.

The scam even seemed rather amateurish.

But the authenticity was quickly confirmed, as Haicheng Group had already reported the relevant information to the provincial and municipal governments.

This set off a frenzy among Wen County’s leadership.

Haicheng Group was one of the country’s top 500 enterprises, a massive and powerful company that a small place like Wen County could only dream of attracting.

Now, this major player was not only interested in Shifeng Mountain but also willing to invest a huge sum in its development. To the local government officials, it was like a pie falling from the sky.

Haicheng Group then stated that their chosen partner for the project was Wang Zhenghai, who would also serve as the project’s general manager and hold shares.

Under such circumstances, the Wang Family’s door practically got trampled down by visitors!

The man everyone considered the lucky one, Wang Zhenghai, also found himself facing a happy dilemma.

As the influx of visitors disrupted their daily lives, Wang’s Mother took Wang Hao and Wang Yu to her parents’ home to escape the commotion, while Wang Chen returned to the provincial capital early, leaving Wang Zhenghai alone to deal with the overly enthusiastic hometown visitors.

However, Wang Chen didn’t actually go back to the provincial capital.

Upon arriving in Mu State, he bought a high-speed rail ticket to Huhai.

By the evening of the seventh day, he had arrived in the Magic Capital.

That night, Wang Chen checked into a five-star hotel near The Bund.

The room Wang Chen stayed in was reserved by Chang Qian.

The next morning, Wang Chen met the head of Haicheng Group in the hotel.

In the small sitting room of the business suite, Chang Qian asked with a hint of smugness, "Wang Chen, are you satisfied with Haicheng Group’s New Year gift to your family?"

Wang Chen smiled.

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