Chapter 69: Wealth in the Deep Mountains Brings Distant Relatives

Since the opening of the ordinary people's agricultural products lifestyle supermarket, Chen Yang has been constantly traveling back and forth between Xingcheng and Clear Water, his body and mind also a bit fatigued. Now his account has more than one hundred million, his total net worth is close to two hundred million, he decided to take a temporary rest, to recharge his body.

Chen Yang called Zhao Qian, preparing to take her to Xingcheng International Shopping Centre for a stroll. This girl is about to start university life; she needs to be shown around, to broaden her horizons, so she won't be deceived by some petty hoodlum.

In his previous life, Zhao Qian's love life was also tumultuous. In her freshman year she met a hoodlum off-campus, later she was hurt by a scumbag, and only at thirty did she find her own happiness. Since Chen Yang has been reborn, of course he doesn't want her to repeat the same mistakes.

However, when Chen Yang drove to the Sunflower Garden Community supermarket to pick up Zhao Qian, he noticed two customers from Chen Family Village in the store.

One man and one woman. The man is Chen Yang's elementary school classmate; they used to play together as kids, his name is Chen Dalei. He is not tall, about 1.7 meters, dark-skinned, very sturdy, looks like he has done a lot of physical labor.

The woman is Chen Dalei's mother, Ma Xiaoyun, in her early forties, one of the few women in Chen Family Village who can speak up for Chen Chunmei. Possibly because they rushed to catch a train overnight, they both carry an unpleasant odor.

Chen Yang also experienced the era of green-skinned trains, so he doesn't mind their smell. On the contrary, he feels quite fond of this mother and son. After his family's ancestral home was seized in his previous life, they were among the few in the village willing to speak up.

"Aunt Yun, Dalei, long time no see!"

"Chen Yang, I didn't expect you still remember Aunt Yun." Ma Xiaoyun tightly grasped Chen Yang's hand, feeling moved, she said: "Ten years without seeing, you've grown so tall."

Chen Yang said with a smile: "I'm Dalei's classmate; I often went to your house for free meals when we were kids, how could I forget?"

"Let's not mention those things..." Ma Xiaoyun, hearing that Chen Yang still remembered childhood events, felt a bit embarrassed. "You also know Aunt Yun's family conditions are limited, there's not much to offer."

Chen Yang was reminded of the past by her, and he also felt deeply moved. When the whole village was poor in childhood, everyone helped each other and got through tough times. On the contrary, after some people suddenly became rich, people's hearts began to become complicated.

Some rich people became bent on making themselves superior in the village, tormenting weaker groups. Some poor people unwilling to work called each other brothers on the surface but secretly did harm, dreaming of seeing the rich knocked back to their original state. Moreover, some honest people lacking money and power were stuck in the middle, bullied by both groups.

Therefore, Chen Yang is very unwilling to return to that group.

However, the people of that group have no intention of letting him go. They sent Ma Xiaoyun and her son as emissaries.

"Chen Yang, we came this time on the Party secretary's commission. We hope you can return to lead everyone to a good life."

"Aunt Yun, if you're not doing well back home, you can help out in my aunt's supermarket. Wages and benefits are no problem. As for going back, let's not mention it. I'm no longer a person of Chen Family Village."

"Chen Yang, the matter of your household registration transfer has been collectively approved by the village. Moreover, the land left by your father has also been returned. Let this go, after all we are all of the same clan, we still have some blood ties."

Chen Yang gave a cold smile. When he had no money or influence, those people directly cut off his line of descent. Now that he has money and a powerful background, they suddenly remember the clan ties. "Wealth in the deep mountains brings distant relatives"? To hell with that!

"Aunt Yun, tell the Party secretary I've been very busy lately, I have no time to go back."

Ma Xiaoyun sighed, saying nothing more. She also understood Chen Yang's feelings; those people were indeed too bullying. If she weren't fed up with the annoyance, she wouldn't want to come as this thankless emissary.

Chen Yang didn't want the atmosphere too awkward, and also said to Chen Dalei: "Dalei, what are your thoughts? Stay here to help? Or go back to your hometown to develop?"

Chen Dalei actually wanted to stay, but the reality doesn't allow it. "Chen Yang, my dad has limited mobility, and there are still grandparents to look after. If I go out, my mom alone can't manage."

Chen Yang had heard from Chen Chunmei about his family's situation. His father, while working with a small construction crew in the countryside building houses, due to inadequate safety measures, unfortunately broke his leg. Because he couldn't afford treatment at a big hospital, the surgery left aftereffects; now he walks with a limp and can't do heavy labor.

"How about you start a small business in town? I'll help you solve the funding issue."

Chen Dalei scratched his head embarrassedly. "I've never done business; I don't know anything."

Chen Yang said: "You can learn if you don't know. I've also heard about your family's situation; relying solely on farming won't get by. How about this: you open an agricultural products purchasing store, after you receive the goods you resell them to my trading company. You don't need to deliver; I'll regularly arrange people to pick up the goods."

Chen Dalei eagerly shook Chen Yang's hand, tears of gratitude flowing, saying: "Brother, you are truly a great person. From now on, whatever you command, I, Chen Dalei, will surely go through fire and water."

Chen Yang smiled: "I'm just helping you out of consideration for our classmate bond. Whether it succeeds still depends on you."

Chen Dalei nodded repeatedly; Ma Xiaoyun beside him also had tears welling up. In front of Chen Chunmei, they gave Chen Yang a fervent praise.

Chen Chunmei spoke politely to Ma Xiaoyun on the surface, but inside she was overjoyed. Chen Yang is now so promising; she finally has not let down the expectations of her elder brother and sister-in-law, and has also given an account to the ancestors of the Chen family.

Next, Chen Yang patiently explained to Chen Dalei the detailed operating procedures and precautions for the agricultural products purchasing store. Without realizing it, they chatted for a whole morning.

After the meal, Chen Yang again took Chen Dalei and his mother on a tour of Xingcheng, buying some daily necessities not available in Chen Family Village and Xingcheng's specialties. Afterwards, he sent them to the train station.

This bout of busyness put the plan to visit the International Shopping Centre on hold. Zhao Qian wasn't very happy, she kept pestering Chen Yang for compensation.

Chen Yang couldn't refuse her, so he suggested she enroll in a driving school. After she gets her license, he'll buy her a car. With a car, she can go wherever she wants, and she can also take Chen Chunmei and her husband on trips.

Zhao Qian heard this and was very happy, finally forgiving Chen Yang. Chen Chunmei, watching from the side, couldn't help but mutter again: "The new house isn't even renovated, the furniture isn't ready, how will we live if we keep spending money like this?"

Chen Yang just smiled and didn't argue. The older generation's thinking is different; it's doomed to be hard to communicate. Even if he told Chen Chunmei his true net worth, it wouldn't change anything.

Of course, he also didn't dare say he had two hundred million. Because if Chen Chunmei knew, she would sleep even less.