Chapter 910: Little Stone's Work Report

I cried alongside Qian Niang.

At that moment, Qian Niang wiped away her tears,

and helped me up,

"Er Hai, stop crying; it's not worth crying for someone like that.

Even after a hundred years, I still can't count on her.

Then, sigh, my son, after I die you will bury me.

Sigh, as long as Xiao Long can be rescued.

My Xiao Long, then I want to go to the Provincial Capital to see Xiao Long."

"Mother, don't worry, I will take care of you in my old age.

I also want to tell you some good news: Fang Rui is pregnant.

Mother, in a few months you will be able to see the fourth generation."

"Really? May the Bodhisattva bless us," Qian Niang said after I finished, and immediately went to the Bodhisattva and began to pray.

After Qian Niang finished praying to the Bodhisattva,

I said to Qian Niang,

"Mother, there's something else I want to tell you: it's about Li Ming."

When the court trial comes, I will find a good lawyer to exonerate Li Ming and see if we can save his life."

"Er Hai, do you still want to plead for Li Ming so he can live?" Qian Niang asked.

"Yes, Mother, Li Ming and I are like brothers; as long as I can save him, I will do my utmost to rescue him.

I have already spoken with Zhu Sheng, and will think of a way then.

The goal is to see if we can save Li Ming's life," I said.

"Son, I understand your feelings.

What I want to tell you is that breaking the law must be punished.

Although Li Ming is my son, the ancient saying goes, 'one who kills must repay with life.'

Li Ming killed someone,

and must pay the price.

It's not that Mother is heartless,

it's because he acted without considering the consequences,

so easily trusting a woman, abandoning his wife and children,

is a person like that still human?

Don't ask him; life and death are his own fate. Let the higher authority judge as it sees fit.

If Xiao Long can live and leave descendants, I am already very grateful to the Bodhisattva.

Jianqiang, have you ever thought,

that Yang Tao is also a life,

no matter what she has done.

Li Ming should not have killed her.

These are all sins,

since they are sins,

Li Ming must bear them.

This murder is not child's play, not a joke,

it is the deepest sin, even the Bodhisattva cannot save him.

Yang Tao also has parents who gave birth and raised her.

On what grounds does Li Ming have to beat her to death?

I have believed in Buddhism all my life,

sigh, growing old, yet I let my own son kill people.

It is truly shameful.

Enough, Er Hai, the two of us mothers have clarified everything.

You, too, don't blame yourself.

The responsibilities you bear are all caused by Li Ming himself.

You are too kind to Li Ming,

better than even to a blood brother.

I see all this,

when he's captured, you find a way to rescue him.

If he has no job, you find one for him; if he has no house, you give him one.

The money matters need not be mentioned.

As long as you have anything, you will think of him.

He has always been pampered by you.

Er Hai, why am I telling you all this? I hope you don't keep it as a hidden worry.

I am open-minded and know who is right and who is wrong.

As for me, I have no particular request; when you have time, arrange someone so I can go to the Provincial Capital to see Xiao Long.

As long as my grandson is safe,

I still have prospects.

When Xiao Long is ready, you arrange the wedding of Fang Rui and Xiao Long.

Having a son like you is enough for me; having ten sons like Li Ming would only cause trouble.

"Qiao Jie and the others have returned; let's go out," Qian Niang said, looking outside.

I helped Qian Niang out of the room.

Qiao Jie, Sun Dajun, and Xiao Shitou prepared a table full of dishes and also bought wine.

"Jianqiang, try this restaurant's spicy chicken; it's newly opened and the stir‑fry is fragrant," Qiao Jie said.

"Alright, put it on the table.

Mother, have a seat," I said, helping Qian Niang to the table.

Qian Niang shook her head at that moment and said, "You eat first,

I want to cook some soup for you,

without soup, what's the point of eating rice?"

"Mother, there's really no need to cook. Qiao Jie made a mixed soup, look," I said, not wanting Qian Niang to cook soup again.

"Er Hai, you don't understand.

No matter how good the food outside is, it's still outside.

Mother, I'll cook you a bowl of soup; that's my sincere gesture.

"Qiao Jie, help me a bit," Qian Niang said, refusing me.

At that moment, Qiao Jie said, "You three elders eat first; I'll go with Qian Niang to cook soup," and Qiao Jie went out with Qian Niang.

Only Xiao Shitou, Sun Dajun, and I were left inside the house.

"Xiao Shitou, open the wine; the three of us elders will have a drink," I said.

Xiao Shitou quickly opened the wine,

and poured it for me and Sun Dajun.

"Dad, I toast you with a cup," Sun Dajun said, holding up his wine glass.

"Dajun, you must drink this wine sparingly, understand?" I said to Sun Dajun.

Sun Dajun nodded,

"Dad, I understand; rest assured, I will never make the same mistake again."

"Alright, as long as you understand, that's enough. Xiao Shitou, we'll have a meal here today, stay one night, and leave for Xue County early tomorrow

to see how the project development is going," I said.

"Okay. Dad, let me report to you.

The road to Beishan is almost completed; after finishing Beishan, we will also build the road from Xue County to Beishan, and then the circum‑mountain road, exactly as Mr. He designed. From Mantousi, the road splits: one leads to Beishan, another to One Line Sky, and they meet at Yingzui Mountain.

The scale of this project is huge.

As for the pier, construction has already begun.

Uncle Jinhe is now also leading a construction team, building according to the new design drawings; this new design for the Ancient City is ten times larger than the original,

and requires the demolition of seven villages.

The demolition is handled by Cui Xian.

This time we decided to first plan a new community, then decide on the village demolitions.

This way the villagers can take the Calming Pill.

Also, Bureau Chief Li Jia, we are now preparing to negotiate with several major travel agencies, mainly to promote our Ancient City in advance.

This will warm up tourism for our Ancient City," Xiao Shitou reported to me point by point.

I listened attentively.

After Xiao Shitou finished speaking,

I smiled and said, "Xiao Shitou, very good. Everything has already started.

No worries about the money.

The last time I sent you to the Zaocheng Mining Group to raise funds was mainly to train you, to hone your will.

From now on, don't ask me about minor matters.

You can accompany Li Jia to get acquainted with travel agencies across the regions, which will facilitate our next steps. The money must be used wisely; don't waste it, understand?

As a competent manager,

there must be no issues regarding the money.

Know what money should be spent and what shouldn't; plan accordingly yourself."

Listening to my guidance, Xiao Shitou kept nodding.

At this moment, Xiao Shitou said, "Dad, I also want to report something: General Manager Kang from Da Heng Group approached me, wanting to discuss cooperation. She is very optimistic about the future tourism market.

Dad, what do you think?"

Sun Dajun immediately interjected, "Xiao Shitou brother, you must reject this woman at once. Don't cooperate with her; she's unscrupulous.

Hmph, cooperating with her brings no good.

This woman is too vicious."

I looked at Sun Dajun and said, "Dajun, when it's not your turn to speak, don't speak recklessly.

This matter is to be decided by Xiao Shitou.

He is the company's legal person; he has the authority to decide whom to cooperate with or not.

Xiao Shitou, I want to hear your view.

Tell me your reasoning.

A successful manager must have something of their own that has been deeply considered.

Xiao Shitou was just about to say something,

Qiao Jie brought the soup that Qian Niang had simmered up,

"You three, don't just drink wine—have some hot soup."