Upon hearing Hu Xiaobei and Han Xueyao's concerned voices, she gently waved her hand, "It's nothing. The old lady is fine. I'm just too happy, really too happy. I've lived most of my life and this is the first time I've gotten so much money. Thank you, I really mean it!"

Hearing her explanation, Hu Xiaobei and Han Xueyao breathed a sigh of relief. After letting Han Xueyao sit down, Hu Xiaobei smiled and said, "Old lady, this is just the beginning. There are even better days ahead."

"Yes, yes, yes. The better days are yet to come."

After nodding vigorously, she once again clenched the crisp new bills in her hand and walked away.

After she left, everyone's gaze was fixed unwaveringly on Hu Xiaobei.

A bird in hand is worth two in the bush. Before, Hu Xiaobei's flamboyant promises hadn't really excited them, but now that they saw the money, they were truly thrilled.

Because they knew that Hu Xiaobei wasn't just drawing pies in the sky before; he'd actually brought them tangible benefits.

Seeing everyone looking at him with excitement, Hu Xiaobei knew he had stirred their emotions.

With a light smile, Hu Xiaobei spoke softly, "Next, please!"

Right after Hu Xiaobei spoke, the villager at the very front carefully placed the vegetables he was holding onto the scale...

Hu Xiaobei smiled and began to weigh them; soon enough, he too received a thick stack!

Seeing this, everyone in Zhang Family Village felt completely reassured...

The village chief standing at the back also breathed a complete sigh of relief...

...

In a corner, Zhang Qiang, covered in dust, watched as all the villagers received their money, his face growing increasingly ugly.

It was as if he was constipated...

Knowing that staying there meant nothing, he gave Hu Xiaobei a cold glance and hoarsely said, "Let's go! It's pointless for us to stay here any longer!"

After speaking, Zhang Qiang turned swiftly, ready to leave this utterly embarrassing place. But as soon as he turned, Zhang Qiang's face became extremely unsightly because he realized that the thugs who were usually on good terms with him had no intention of leaving. Instead, they were looking at him coldly.

"What...what does this mean?"

After squinting his eyes, Zhang Qiang quickly asked.

"What does it mean?"

With such sarcasm, they didn't bother to explain and instead coldly surrounded Zhang Qiang.

Surrounded by everyone, Zhang Qiang panicked and glared fiercely at them. Zhang Qiang growled, "What? You want to oppose me?"

"You're not dumb after all, idiot. We do want to go against you, you stupid fuck!"

After saying this coldly, they glared at Zhang Qiang with resentment and screamed, "Before, you said that Master Xiaobei was just a shitty peasant, and following him would only bring bad luck. We believed you! And now, look who's out of luck!"

"Yeah! You dumbass, aren't you going to properly explain to us?"

"Exactly!"

They were truly furious because they knew if they hadn't listened to Zhang Qiang, they could be receiving stacks of cash from Hu Xiaobei just like everyone else by now.

As Zhang Qiang was questioned by them, he sneered, "Explain my ass. Being fat doesn't happen in a day. Hu Xiaobei may seem strong now, but that's only because 'Yongqiang Brand,' which dominates the province, is not taking him seriously yet. Once they do, this Hu Xiaobei won't stand a chance!"

"Really?"

Hearing Zhang Qiang's assertive explanation, they all wore cold sneers. They no longer believed Zhang Qiang.

Challenged by their questioning, Zhang Qiang hurriedly said, "Yes! Trust me! This Hu Xiaobei is like a grasshopper after autumn. He won't be able to hop around much longer."

"Trust you my ass. We're not going to trust you anymore. Now go and properly apologize to Master Xiaobei and seek his forgiveness."

Hearing them mention an apology, Zhang Qiang questioned hysterically, "Me? Apologize? To that shitty peasant?"

"What else then? You want Master Xiaobei to apologize to you?"

"I... I can't do it, I absolutely can't!"

"Well, if that's what you say, then don't blame us for not considering our relationships anymore!"

As they spoke in such a somber tone, they coldly took a step forward, and in that instant, they surrounded Zhang Qiang even more tightly.

"You..."

Feeling their threat, Zhang Qiang's mouth twitched!

He knew if it were just one-on-one, he really wouldn't be scared, but the problem now was that there were so many of them together. Zhang Qiang knew that even though he had some skills, he was no match for them!

"A wise man knows better than to fight when the odds are against him! First, get through this crisis, then plot a way to crush them thoroughly," he thought to himself.

With that thought, Zhang Qiang smiled, "You're right, I did go a bit too far before. I apologize, and I'll go and apologize to Master Xiaobei right now!"

"You do know what's good for you!"

With a cold chuckle, they all looked at Zhang Qiang!

Zhang Qiang's mouth severely twitched once more as he slowly made his way towards Hu Xiaobei.

They all noticed and quickly followed.

At this moment, they were all very nervous because they were worried Hu Xiaobei wouldn't forgive them...

Money talks!

Hu Xiaobei had brought real, tangible wealth to the villagers, so they were all tempted, and now they all wanted to hang out with Hu Xiaobei. It was obvious that sticking with Hu Xiaobei would be much better than following that good-for-nothing Zhang Qiang...

...

"Master Xiaobei..."

Hu Xiaobei, who was preparing to continue weighing goods, turned his head upon hearing the sycophantic voice and saw the previously arrogant Zhang Qiang looking at him with eagerness!

Behind him, the thugs who had previously been on his side also showed the same submissive smiles.

Quickly shouting out, Hu Xiaobei hurriedly said, "Oh, isn't this Brother Zhang? Please, have a seat, have a seat!"

Hearing Hu Xiaobei's words, Zhang Qiang's eyelid twitched, and he quickly said, "Master Xiaobei, you shouldn't smack me in the face like that. How could I dare call myself 'brother' in front of you!"

"You don't dare? But that's not what you were saying before!"

"I was drunk then. I've just sobered up; please don't take it personally. I'll be counting on you in the future!"

"Counting on me? I'm sorry, but I'm not interested. Get out!"

The originally smiling Zhang Qiang's mouth twitched severely upon being bluntly told by Hu Xiaobei to get out!

Soon after, he felt utterly humiliated...

Casting a solemn glance at Hu Xiaobei, he yelled hysterically, "You—you're telling me to get out? Do you really think you're someone special?"

"Heh!"

With a mocking snort, Hu Xiaobei quickly stepped forward. Before Zhang Qiang could react, Hu Xiaobei had already kicked him to the ground!

After the kick, Hu Xiaobei said coldly, "Wondering what kind of nobody I am? Well, let me ask you, what kind of nobody are you?"

Having said this coldly, Hu Xiaobei delivered another kick before Zhang Qiang could even respond!

And with that, he was kicked out ten or so meters away!

"Great! That was well done!"

After Zhang Qiang was kicked away like a bag of trash, everyone from Zhang Family Village saw his sorry state.

They felt no sympathy, instead, they were quite delighted!

Because they all really disliked the village thug, Zhang Qiang!

...

The thugs who used to be on good terms with Zhang Qiang twitched their mouths slightly upon seeing him getting brutally beaten!

Next, they wanted to say something, but before they could speak, they heard Hu Xiaobei speak first.

"Get out! Pick up this trash and leave!"

Hu Xiaobei understood very well the principle that birds of a feather flock together.

Because he understood, he knew that those who hung out with Zhang Qiang all the time were no good either. So he was not the least bit polite to them!

Hearing Hu Xiaobei telling them to scram, they twitched their mouths once more!

They wanted to say something, but when they met Hu Xiaobei's emotionless gaze, they were instantly terrified and shivering, daring not to utter another word. Instead, they quickly picked up the nearly unconscious Zhang Qiang and left the place...

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