After both sides signed the contract...
Chen Xuan took Zhou Yanhong to the fields. Looking at the lush watermelon patch, each one was plump and round as a butt, he almost wanted to split a few open and eat them...
"How did you grow these watermelons? Why are they plumper, juicier, more appetizing, and more addictive than other watermelons..." Zhou Yanhong was very curious. She flicked one with a finger, and it burst open with a bang.
"Heh... That's an absolute trade secret. Besides, I suspect you're making suggestive remarks." Chen Xuan rolled his eyes. These were Great God Nuwa's handiwork, and he would never expose her.
"Boss Zhou... Have you trained before?" the beautiful secretary beside her, Jiang Xian'er, asked in astonishment.
"I'm a Taekwondo eighth dan. I can kill a whole group of perverts with one punch. Isn't that impressive?" Zhou Yanhong waved her hand, as if showing off fists the size of sandbags.
"Boss Zhou... Stop bragging... Those petty, useless pretty boys aren't even worth mentioning. Hurry up and load the watermelons. We'll go back and prepare lunch right away." Jiang Xian'er reminded her as she casually pushed up her glasses, looking every bit like a capable career woman.
"You..." Zhou Yanhong had been exposed. This secretary was no good. She was the boss here...
Jiang Xian'er was swift and decisive. She had prepared a truck long ago and drove it straight to the Junyue Grand Hotel. Several villagers' eyes lit up. This load was worth at least several thousand yuan. They were really going to strike it rich this time...
"Boss Zhou... Remember to come back for another load tomorrow!" Chen Xuan clapped his hands. They had to come collect the goods in person; that had been part of the agreement.
"Don't worry..." Zhou Yanhong nodded, looking like a very bold beauty.
"Good... I'll treat you to a meal when I have time." Chen Xuan chuckled. It was merely a polite remark. After all, who knew whether he would actually have the time?
"I mean it..." Zhou Yanhong naturally wasn't going to let her plan slip away, nor give Chen Xuan a chance to refuse. She got into the car and left.
Time passed quickly, and it was almost noon...
Outside Chen Xuan's home, a group of villagers was waiting impatiently. After seeing a whole truckload of watermelons delivered, they had rushed over early to wait for Chen Xuan to sign the contracts.
"All right... With the old village chief as witness today, I'll sell these more than twenty acres of watermelons on your behalf. I'll buy them for two yuan per jin. Everyone just needs to sign and press your fingerprints..."
Chen Xuan wrote out a document and had everyone sign it and press their fingerprints. It was all for the sake of caution. There were plenty of people who turned their backs once money was involved.
"I'll be the first... Hahaha..." The old village chief came forward cheerfully and signed his name before adding his fingerprint.
"And me..."
The others rushed forward, wishing they could be the first to sign. The scene was extremely lively. Since each household had its own land, one representative from each family only needed to sign.
"Hahaha... Little Xuanzi, you've done well. You've driven the village's development forward. Everyone will remember your kindness."
The villagers all beamed. They nearly wanted to enshrine Chen Xuan. After all, watermelons sold for two yuan per jin, while outside they only cost three or four mao. The difference was enormous.
"We're all fellow villagers. We should make money together." Chen Xuan scratched his head and grinned foolishly.
"Exactly... Exactly... Someone who's seen the world really is different."
After flattering him a few times, the villagers went to buy some meat and prepare a couple of dishes so they could have a good drink.
At the same time...
After a truckload of watermelons arrived at the Junyue Grand Hotel...
They were arranged for sale very quickly. The hotel was packed that day, with most of the guests coming for the watermelons. After tasting them, they became radiant and energetic, as if they had been bathing in refreshing water.
At the Milin Hotel, Zhang Yongchang stood by the window and watched the bustling crowd. Then he looked toward the former senior executives of the Junyue Grand Hotel. They had originally been only one step away from bringing the Junyue Grand Hotel down, but the situation had turned around...
Then a miraculous watermelon had suddenly appeared, catching them completely off guard...
They had basically all been bribed and didn't dare make a sound. Their original plan had been to strip Zhou Dawei of his authority, then buy the Junyue Grand Hotel at a low price and gain enormous benefits.
"Young Master Zhang... We found it..."
A subordinate from one of the departments, Bao Da, hurried over again, extremely excited. He had been following Zhou Yanhong all this time and had finally found out where the watermelons came from.
"Where?"
"Chen Family Village... We just made some inquiries. They're signing some kind of watermelon distribution contract at noon. We'll head out and intercept them now. We might even be able to buy a large quantity."
"Why are you still talking? Move immediately..."
"Oh, oh... The car is already outside."
"Call some people and have them follow us..."
Under Zhang Yongchang's leadership, the group set off in grand fashion. As a foreign-funded company as massive as a giant crocodile, they had entered the country with overwhelming force. They refused to believe they couldn't handle a single farmer.
The imposing convoy set out and arrived at the entrance to Chen Family Village at around ten o'clock. It was a rustic countryside scene, with a small bridge over flowing water, a large tree, and an enormous boulder ahead—a truly rare and beautiful sight.
This group had no interest in the scenery. They quickly drove into the village, parked their cars outside Chen Xuan's home, and hammered on the metal gate several times...
"What are you doing? Why are you banging on the door..."
An unbelievably beautiful figure opened the door. She was elegant, noble, and incomparably dignified, making everyone's eyes light up. Where had this fairy come from?
Zhang Yongchang suppressed his anger and put on what he thought was an elegant smile. The greed in his eyes was impossible to conceal. He said, "What are you standing around for? Take this woman away and drag that bastard Chen Xuan out."
"Yes..." Although the group of subordinates were dazzled by her beauty, they moved without hesitation and charged into the house.
Great God Nuwa began to gather her anger. These mortals had desecrated a god. She was just about to slap the entire group to death...
Everyone felt a tremor in their souls. They had no idea why, but they nearly fell to their knees...
Chen Xuan was butchering a duck in the kitchen when he hurried out. Seeing the formation of an entire Axe Gang, he shouted angrily, "What do you think you're doing?"
Only then did Great God Nuwa withdraw her aura. The entire group was left trembling with fear. Why had they suddenly become terrified? It made no sense...
Zhang Yongchang's whole body trembled. He endured his fear and put his hands in his pockets. One of his subordinates lit a cigarette for him. He exhaled a cloud of smoke and forced down his terror before saying, "How much did Zhou Yanhong offer for your watermelons? I'll pay more than twice that. How about it? That's enough money for a bumpkin like you to farm for several years..."
An ordinary person would have been frightened by their imposing presence and sold all the watermelons on the spot when faced with such a high price. Chen Xuan, however, was extremely displeased. They kept calling him a bumpkin—did they look down on farmers?
"A bumpkin? I'm your unreachable grandfather. Don't force me to act. Get lost right now..." Chen Xuan was truly furious.
Zhang Yongchang laughed. A big-shot willing to pay a high price had actually been rejected. He couldn't help but sneer. "Heh... What does a bumpkin like you understand? I'm giving you face, so don't refuse it. Otherwise, you won't get a single cent..."
The group pulled out clubs, looking ferocious and wearing cold smiles, as if they intended to force a sale.
"Kid, do you need me to act?" Great God Nuwa's voice rang out. She wore a playful expression. She hadn't expected the human race she had created to be so despicable. When she returned to the primordial world, would she still bother creating humanity?
"If they make a move, wipe them out." Chen Xuan calmly watched the show. In any case, Great God Nuwa had his back.
Zhang Yongchang shrank his neck. The group of subordinates didn't dare act recklessly. After exchanging a brief glance with Great God Nuwa, they felt as though they had been utterly intimidated, as if they had fallen into an abyss ten thousand zhang deep. Cold sweat broke out all over them...
This woman's presence was overwhelming. Who exactly was she?
However, he had another scheme...
"Fine, fine, fine... Just wait. You'll regret this." Zhang Yongchang left after issuing his threat, and the group of subordinates immediately followed.
"Great God Nuwa... Is this your kingly aura?" Chen Xuan asked in astonishment.
"There's a difference between an immortal and a mortal. If I weren't taking your side into consideration, a single glance from me could kill them. Would you like to try it?" The corners of Great God Nuwa's lips rose as she teased him playfully.
"No, no... I was wrong..." Chen Xuan had no desire to try. She was a genuine Grand Unity Golden Immortal, so he immediately returned to the kitchen.
"Hmph, what a weakling..." Great God Nuwa snorted before returning to watch television. It happened to be Chinese Paladin. She had initially been delighted, but her mood soon changed.
"Damn it... That wretched Mount Shu Sect! What kind of trash are they? How dare they touch my descendant? And why is my descendant so stupid?"
"What does Bai Yue mean by this? Fine, you want to study science—who cares? But you actually want to destroy the world?"
A furious tirade rang out...
It left Chen Xuan stunned...
So Great God Nuwa was this down-to-earth too...
Back in the village...
Everyone was happily waiting to sell their watermelons the next day and settle up at two yuan per jin. In the countryside, that counted as making a fortune—enough to cover their expenses for the second half of the year.
Suddenly, a van entered the village and put up a sign announcing that it was buying watermelons from Chen Family Village for three yuan per jin, today only...
When the villagers heard the news, their expressions changed dramatically. They had just agreed to sell them to Chen Xuan for two yuan per jin, so why was someone offering three yuan? Could this really be true?
"Young man, is it really three yuan per jin?" an old woman with only three teeth left asked curiously, leaning on her cane.
The young man who climbed out of the van raised the corners of his mouth. At last, someone had taken the bait. He put on a kind smile and said, "I heard that Chen Family Village is blessed with outstanding people and abundant resources, and that its watermelons are especially good, so I hurried here to buy them. Do you grow any? Three yuan per jin, fair to old and young alike, today only..."
This immediately stirred the villagers' hearts...
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