Chapter 709
Kill the One You Love First
After throwing the men out, Xu Bo'an addressed the villagers in a very authoritative voice: "Today I am officially telling you all that Li Kanshan will be in charge of all affairs in Kaoshan Village, and I have approved his way of doing things."
All supplies are distributed according to the principle of "more work, more pay; less work, less pay; no work, no pay." If anyone tries to take advantage of loopholes, it's absolutely impossible! If anyone disagrees, they can simply leave.
But since you don't follow the rules here and don't want to leave, we'll have to have everyone ask you to leave together. Or I can do it myself.
Everyone saw what just happened. If anyone dares to act like them again, disobeying orders and causing trouble in the village, this is what will happen to them!
Grandpa Mountain God's voice soon echoed above Kaoshan Village. Because he was deliberately announcing it to all the villagers, Xu Bo'an's voice was very loud.
Upon hearing the Mountain God's words, all the villagers of Kaoshan Village stopped what they were doing and quickly knelt down. Those little ones who had previously harbored such thoughts quickly extinguished the flames in their hearts, extremely grateful that they hadn't followed those people to cause trouble. Everyone devoutly said in unison, "We will obey the Mountain God's divine decree!"
Then he said to Li Kanshan, "Old village chief, if anyone dares to do something like what happened today again, don't show any mercy. Just have them kicked out of Kaoshan Village. Kaoshan Village cannot have such parasites! Of course, those who work hard and those who have contributed to Kaoshan Village should be rewarded accordingly. Only in this way, with clear rewards and punishments, and everyone working together, will Kaoshan Village get better and better. Do you understand?"
Upon hearing the words of the Mountain God, Li Kanshan instantly snapped out of his astonishment, looked up at the direction of the Mountain God Temple, and said, "I understand, Mountain God!"
After giving these instructions, Xu Bo'an said, "Alright, you all go about your business. I'll be leaving now!"
After Xu Bo'an finished speaking, he turned his gaze away from the bonsai world.
After a while, the little people in the bonsai world stopped hearing Grandpa Mountain's words, so Li Kanshan said to everyone, "Everyone, let's disperse!"
After listening to what Village Chief Li Kanshan said, everyone left to go about their own business.
Indeed, wherever there are people, there is a world of its own, and there are always some fearless individuals. This is true in real life, and it is no exception in the bonsai world. Only by making an example of them like today can we truly serve as a warning to them.
There are some people you can treat well; if you treat them well, they will know how to repay kindness.
Some people, if you treat them well, will think you're easy to bully and will take advantage of you. You can't win people over with kindness; you have to suppress them forcefully.
The little people in the bonsai world used to go hungry, but now, with the intervention of Grandpa Xu Bo'an, the mountain god, they are living a life free from worries about food and clothing.
It is said that poor and remote places breed unruly people, but even when people's basic needs are met, other ideas will gradually emerge. Today's incident is a good example. If Xu Bo'an does not set rules for them now, it will become increasingly difficult to manage them in the future.
Although the bonsai world is completely under Xu Bo'an's absolute control, strictly speaking, the power of life and death of the little people is entirely in Xu Bo'an's hands. He can do whatever he wants, as easily as crushing an ant.
However, we can't condemn everyone just because someone makes a mistake. After all, the bonsai world is Xu Bo'an's important tool for making money. Only by ensuring that this little world continues to prosper and operate in an orderly manner can he continuously obtain economic benefits and achieve long-term wealth accumulation.
Therefore, managing the bonsai world still requires appropriate methods. Simply using forceful suppression is not advisable, unless you are like these few scoundrels today, who will only cause trouble sooner or later, so it is better to get rid of them as soon as possible.
After finishing his business, Xu Bo'an went to the bathroom to wash up briefly before going downstairs for breakfast. Just as he finished eating, his phone rang. Xu Bo'an picked up his phone and saw that it was Lao Mao calling, so he answered it.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Old Cat's voice came from the other end of the phone: "Hello, Mr. Xu, I'm currently at a coffee shop called Starry Night in Wanda Plaza near your home with the contract. We'll meet there in a bit. When is a convenient time for you?"
Xu Bo'an said, "Okay, see you later!"
After hanging up the phone, Xu Bo'an changed his clothes and went out. Since Wanda Plaza was right next to the Central Courtyard, which was so close, Xu Bo'an didn't drive and walked there.
About ten minutes later, Xu Bo'an arrived at the entrance of Xingrui Coffee Shop. Old Cat saw Xu Bo'an from afar through the glass window and quickly waved to him from inside. After seeing Old Cat, Xu Bo'an walked into Xingrui Coffee Shop and sat down where Old Cat was.
After sitting down, Xu Bo'an smiled and said to Old Cat, "Old Cat, you're really quick! I called you last night, thinking that this matter would at least take until the afternoon or evening! I didn't expect you to arrive so early this morning!"
Old Cat smiled and said, "Mr. Xu, you are my benefactor. Of course, I can't delay in doing what you asked me to do!"
After Old Cat finished speaking, he took the mountain transfer contract out of the file bag next to him and handed it to Xu Bo'an.
Xu Bo'an took the contract and said with a smile, "Your words are as sweet as honey, they warm my heart!"
Old Cat chuckled and said, "If Mr. Xu feels warm, I feel comfortable. Do you see any parts of the contract that are not suitable? If so, I will revise them on the spot."
After briefly glancing at the contract, Xu Bo'an saw that the contract drafted by Lao Mao was exactly as Xu Bo'an had described, and there was nothing wrong with it. So he casually signed his name on the contract.
When I have time, I'll go to the relevant departments in Jiangcheng to complete some other procedures, and then this hilltop will be completely mine. At that time, I can start construction as soon as possible.
After signing the contract, Xu Bo'an and Lao Mao chatted while enjoying the coffee that Lao Mao had ordered before Xu Bo'an arrived.
Then, the sound of a man and a woman talking reached Xu Bo'an's ears. Xu Bo'an's senses were already very sharp, and the man and woman were sitting at the table behind him. The seats in the restaurant were all long sofas with high backs, so you couldn't see the people at the tables in front and behind you when you sat down, but Xu Bo'an could hear the two people talking very clearly.
The woman calmly said, "Let's break up!" The man replied sadly, "Why? Just because you got into this state-owned construction company, do we have to break up? Is this the legendary 'first sword after landing, the one you love'?"
The woman casually explained, "It's not what you think. We've been dating for so many years, and there's still no future. I'm tired. It's time to let go!"
The man said coldly, "Heh, so you're tired? There are plenty of people who date for three to five years. We only started dating after graduation, so it's only been a year. We've only just gotten to know each other. Besides, even the normal process of dating to marriage takes at least a year. Who would believe you if you say you're tired?"
The woman said indifferently, "I don't care whether you believe it or not, that's how I feel."
The man, suppressing his anger, said, "Heh, you only got this job two days ago, and everything has changed. Before that, we got along really well, but in these last two days, I've clearly felt a huge change in your attitude towards me. You've become extremely cold towards me, and now you want to break up with me? Do you think I'm stupid? Can't I feel any of this?"
The woman said, "I didn't! But if that's what you think, there's nothing I can do. As for what happened today, it was actually my parents' idea. A marriage without their blessing is not a happy one. So, I came to see you today to inform you, not to seek your opinion!"
The man said in a deep voice, "Then what about our year-long relationship? What do you take me for? I'm a person, not a tool you can play with at will!"
The woman said, "What tool? Love is mutual! And we are both independent individuals. I can break up whenever I want. It's not up to you to decide. Stop making trouble. Let's part amicably!"
The man said with a slight sob in his voice, "I'm not being unreasonable, I just love you and can't bear to be apart from you."
The woman scoffed and said, "Heh? Love? What do you have to offer in terms of love? Is making me live a life of poverty what you call love? That's utterly ridiculous. We're both adults; don't joke with me. I asked you to find a stable job with me, but you wouldn't come, saying you wanted to make your own way in the world."
I've now passed the exam and moved to the city, but this past year, your little, run-down company in the county town not only hasn't made a profit, but has also lost hundreds of thousands of yuan. If we get together in the future, will we have to live apart? Or will I have to help you pay off the debt? I'm sorry! I can't do that!
The man explained, "That's not how it is. Everything takes time. I can move the company to Dongjiang later. As for paying off debts, how could I possibly let you pay off my debts? Although my company did lose some money at the beginning, it's slowly getting back on track. I believe things will get better and better in the future! Can you trust me?"
The woman said coldly, "Don't talk to me about the future! I can't see that far ahead, and I can't wait that long. There's no point in saying more. I've made myself very clear. That's it!"
After the woman finished speaking, she turned to leave. Seeing that she was about to leave, the man quickly grabbed her arm and said, "Please, don't leave me, okay?"
The woman said impatiently, "You're hurting me!"
The man quickly loosened his grip and said, "I'm sorry, I got too excited."
The woman then ruthlessly shook off the man's hand and prepared to leave again.
The man stood in front of the woman, pleading, "Please, don't leave me!"
The woman said coldly, "Get away from me! If you don't leave, I'm calling the police! You're illegally controlling me!"
Xu Bo'an heard the conversation between the couple clearly. It was as obvious as a bald man's lice. In short, the woman felt that her status had changed, that the man was no longer good enough for her, and that she wanted to get rid of him as soon as possible. It was that simple.
And this man is a total simp!
Xu Bo'an couldn't help but feel sorry for the man. He suddenly remembered the hurt he had suffered at the hands of his ex-wife when he was young, which instantly stirred up Xu Bo'an's sympathy. He couldn't help but want to help the man and persuade him to calm down.
Thinking of this, Xu Bo'an stood up. Old Cat, who was sitting opposite him, suddenly saw Xu Bo'an stand up and his face was full of surprise. He also stood up and asked, "Mr. Xu, are you leaving already?"
Xu Bo'an said to the old cat, "I have something to take care of. Please have a seat for a while!"
Old Cat nodded to Xu Bo'an and then sat back down in his seat.
Xu Bo'an stood up and took two steps forward. He raised his arm and gently patted the man's shoulder twice, comforting him, "Young man, it's not worth it for such a small thing. If you're going to break up, then break up. Why bother getting entangled? It's pointless!"
Hearing Xu Bo'an's words, the man, already in a terrible mood, angrily turned back to Xu Bo'an and said, "None of your business..."
Before he could finish saying "None of your business," he saw Xu Bo'an's face clearly and exclaimed, "Brother?"
At the same time, Xu Bo'an immediately recognized the man's appearance. Wasn't this Tang Muyang, the son of his second maternal uncle?
Xu Bo'an was quite surprised; this was too much of a coincidence.
Tang Muyang was about ten years younger than Xu Bo'an, and had only graduated a year ago. His home was in a county under Dongjiang City, about a three-hour drive from Xu Bo'an's home. They could only meet occasionally during the Spring Festival. Usually, when they returned to their hometown, they would talk in their local dialect. However, Tang Muyang had just spoken Mandarin, and it was such a coincidence that Xu Bo'an hadn't noticed.
Xu Bo'an said, "Mu Yang, what a coincidence! What are you doing here?"
Xu Bo'an regretted it as soon as he said those words. He had heard Tang Muyang and the woman's conversation clearly.
Tang Muyang looked at Xu Bo'an and scratched his head sheepishly, but didn't say anything. Xu Bo'an knew that the boy was shy when he met him at this moment. Recalling their conversation earlier, Xu Bo'an turned to Tang Muyang and said, "Muyang, I advise you to let go! You can't keep a woman like that in the end!" (End of this chapter)