Chapter 321: 317. Zhu San's Reply (Seeking subscriptions, monthly tickets!)

Zhu San's message confirmed to the village chief that Zhang Ran was indeed Zhu San's benefactor; although there were some parts that were hard to understand, thinking back on how Zhu San used to behave, there must be some inside story.

However, since it had been confirmed, the village chief did not dwell on it too much.

The hospitality shown to Zhang Ran and his group became increasingly warm; when they saw the sumptuous breakfast the next morning, everyone was a bit stunned.

One might say that people might not have paid much attention to the hospitality last night, but the difference between this morning and last night's dinner was just too great.

Someone curiously asked about the situation and immediately learned that the Longevity Tablet erected in their village was for the Zhang Ran who was with them.

Everyone also understood a bit about Zhang Ran's situation—not that they knew a lot, but because Zhang Xiaotao and Susu kept calling him "Grandpa," everyone knew Zhang Ran's true age.

Still, everyone expressed some surprise at this, and the looks they cast toward Zhang Ran were somewhat bewildered.

But there were also those who had recognized Huo Zhiyuan long ago; seeing Huo Zhiyuan and then thinking of the Longevity Tablet, they felt there was no need to be so surprised.

Judging by Huo Zhiyuan's situation, it seemed like nothing for Zhang Ran to be able to get so close to her and have such a good relationship, and to do some charity work.

Before leaving, the village chief even had a few people from the village follow along to help lead the way and carry some of the heavier luggage.

Just before leaving, He Yong also got Zhu San's mobile phone number; he called and found it turned off, so he immediately sent a message to him, which served to tell Zhu San his own number and ask him to call back.

With these people joining, their travel speed increased quite a bit, and in three days, they surveyed all the nearby villages.

And almost every household in these villages was worshipping Zhang Ran's Longevity Tablet, which meant that these villages had basically all received favors from Zhu San.

When they learned that Zhang Ran was the benefactor Zhu San spoke of, Zhang Ran's group received a very warm welcome.

It could be said that the villagers brought out the best things they had, without the slightest bit of reluctance.

Of course, in the end, Principal Su still paid the money; it was exactly what it should be.

This was Principal Su's principle!

Regarding this situation, Principal Su was actually quite happy deep down; she hadn't expected to encounter such a situation.

She believed that with this connection, Huo Zhiyuan would definitely consider things more; when the time came, as long as the Yuanran Charity Foundation intervened, it would be a great help to the villagers here.

Principal Su was right; during this time, Huo Zhiyuan had indeed taken these villages to heart.

Regardless of anything else, that Longevity Tablet alone was worth it for Huo Zhiyuan to do so.

When they returned to Ligou Village on the fourth day, some parents asked about the situation, and those who had gone along began to recount it all at once.

However, what they talked about most was the Longevity Tablet, which made many people look at Zhang Ran with astonishment.

"Grandpa, Grandpa, where did you go?" Seeing Zhang Ran return, Taotao and Susu both hugged his legs and wouldn't let go, their tones sounding very aggrieved.

Zhang Ran smiled, squatted down, took the two little ones into his arms, and said, "I went out to take a look. Have you two been naughty these past few days and made your teacher unhappy?"

"No, no, I've been very obedient, the teacher even praised me," Zhang Xiaotao said immediately.

Susu didn't speak; she just nestled tightly in her grandfather's arms.

Seeing the little one Susu like this, Zhang Ran also felt a pang of heartache; he picked her up and then took Taotao's little hand to walk into the house.

For the next three days, Zhang Ran didn't go anywhere and just stayed here to accompany the two little ones.

Huo Zhiyuan, on the other hand, didn't stay by Zhang Ran's side the whole time, but began to arrange for the items donated by Principal Su to be sent to those impoverished mountain villages in batches.

Not only that, Huo Zhiyuan also had people survey those villages to see where it would be most suitable to build a Yuanran Hope Primary School.

This was Huo Zhiyuan's way of repaying the people in those villages!

Today was already the last day of the Summer Camp activities; the little ones were all very reluctant to part, and some even kept crying and making a fuss.

Fortunately, during this time, the parents had also learned how to "get along" with the children; for some ordinary crying and fussing, the parents just comforted them.

As for the children who took the opportunity to throw tantrums, they didn't go easy on them either.

Susu and Taotao's big eyes were also red; they were also reluctant to part with these little friends.

However, perhaps having experienced the incident with the Auston brothers, the two little ones didn't cry or make a fuss, but just said goodbye to their little friends with reluctance.

Finally, both sides exchanged parting gifts; these were ideas the children from the city came up with, and the adults didn't interfere.

Some children gave their favorite toys to their best friends here, and some children, imitating a habit they had seen somewhere, began to swap clothes...

Zhang Ran watched as Susu gave her favorite doll to a little girl, and the little girl also gave her favorite hair accessory to Susu.

Just as the little ones were feeling sentimental about their departure, He Yong finally received the message sent by Zhu San.

Zhu San didn't say much, just sent him an address.

"Heh, putting on such airs now? Expecting Brother Zhang to go find you in person?" He Yong snorted coldly after reading the message, looking very angry and dissatisfied.

But when he reached Zhang Ran's side, he said, "Brother Zhang, Lao San sent an address; shall we go take a look?"

Zhang Ran nodded and said, "Alright, you arrange it."

Hearing Zhang Ran's words, He Yong breathed a sigh of relief and then said with a smile, "Brother Zhang, I have to say, this guy Lao San still has a bit of conscience; he's much better than Huzi."

He was speaking well of Zhu San, but it was also the truth.

Zhao Hu didn't have much guilt about what happened back then; before, it was mostly just fear—fear that Zhang Ran would come back and cause him trouble.

And the reason he was still following Zhang Ran now was actually more because he wanted to plan for a better future.

It was just that his intentions couldn't be hidden from Zhang Ran, and Zhang Ran only let him do some trivial things, never entrusting him with important matters.

Zhang Ran heard He Yong's words, thought for a moment, and said, "Let's see what his thoughts are. If... forget it, we'll talk about it when the time comes."

Zhang Ran didn't finish his sentence, but He Yong understood what he meant, and a flash of joy appeared in his eyes; he was happy for Zhu San.

The farewells here ended around ten o'clock; the others needed to catch their flights, so they had to leave first, while Zhang Ran was the same as usual: taking a car!