Chapter 296

The injured villagers were carried down the mountain on stretchers by medical staff, and everyone else gradually descended toward the village entrance.

Watching this display of hundreds of people mobilized just to save Fang Yang, the villagers were deeply shaken.

Among these hundreds were several high-ranking leaders of Xihaishi who frequently appeared on television.

Even they had come personally to rescue him!

At that moment, they finally understood why the village bully had been so terrified when he saw Fang Yang.

Such a person was beyond their comprehension!

However, just then, a chattering sound came from the sky.

Everyone looked up in confusion.

They saw more than a dozen helicopters appearing on the distant horizon, flying toward them.

The villagers cried out, "Look quickly, helicopters!"

"My heavens! This is the first time in my life I've seen so many helicopters!"

The sound of the spinning propellers grew louder.

Now not only the villagers, but even the rescue team members were stunned!

More than a dozen helicopters!

Normally, seeing even one is rare.

Today, so many arrived at once.

A few minutes later, the helicopters were circling overhead.

With no open space left at the village entrance for landing, they simply descended directly onto the vegetable fields.

Seeing the massive aircraft parked all around and fully armed soldiers disembarking from them, everyone held their breath.

The honest villagers were so frightened their legs nearly gave way: "Why have so many soldiers come? Those are real guns!"

"What are they here for? We haven't broken any laws!"

"Look quickly, isn't that their officer?"

The newcomer was none other than Fang Yang's old acquaintance, Brigade Commander Cui.

After disembarking, he spotted Fang Yang in the crowd immediately, walked over, and asked in surprise, "What exactly did you stir up today? I received orders to come here at once and seal off the scene!"

"Ahem, well, nothing much, just discovered some minerals!"

"Minerals? Impossible, just minerals? I find that hard to believe. If it were just minerals, why would so many police officers be here, let alone the army?"

Fang Yang felt a bit helpless and waved his hand: "It really is minerals, just a bit special. Simply put, an accident with the minerals formed a natural nuclear reactor!"

"Nuclear reactor?" Brigade Commander Cui's eyes widened enormously. Even he found it incredible, filled with shock!

But their conversation only made the villagers even more stunned.

"Village Head, what kind of great deity did we invite to work here today? It's one thing that so many leaders from the municipal bureau came, but why is the army here for him too!"

"How would I know! If I had known it would be like this, I would never have kept him to work, even if beaten to death!"

"Wait, that's not right. If he hadn't come, who would have helped us deal with Er Mao? If he hadn't come, who would have saved anyone from our village who fell in? If he hadn't come, we would never have seen such a scene in our entire lives."

"Uh... you're right. So what are we standing around for? Go back and prepare some eggs to send to him. Although he might not care for them, we should still show our gratitude!"

"Alright! I'll go door-to-door right now to collect them!"

Just then, a black sedan drove straight to the scene.

The subordinates brought by Brigade Commander Cui immediately surrounded it with guns drawn.

A middle-aged man in a white shirt and formal suit hurriedly got out of the car.

The villagers cried out, "Damn! Is that the Mayor?"

"Looks like... it must be! Could he really be the Mayor's son?"

"Nonsense, didn't you see the Mayor himself was stopped by the army? His son wouldn't have enough face to make the army treat him with such respect."

"Hiss... now that you mention it, just how terrifying is this person's identity!"

After confirming it was the Mayor, the army immediately allowed him to pass.

The Mayor rushed toward Fang Yang, warmly shaking his hand: "Fang Yang, it's truly wonderful that you're unharmed. You've worried me sick. You are the pride of our Xihaishi. If anything had happened to you, I, as Mayor, truly wouldn't know how to explain it!"

Watching the scene before them, the villagers were completely numb!

Initially, thinking he was the Mayor's son was impressive enough, but now!

Even the Mayor treating him this way completely overturned their worldview.

Fang Yang, held by the hand by a grown man, felt extremely uncomfortable, immediately pulled his hand away, and smiled awkwardly: "Thank you for your concern, Mayor. I'm fine!"

"As long as you're fine. Well, I've already told my wife to stew a whole old hen for soup tonight. Come to my house tonight for a bowl to calm your nerves! You can't refuse this time, okay?"

"Ah! Uh... this!!" Fang Yang was completely bewildered; the Mayor's enthusiasm was overwhelming.

Fortunately, Team Leader Wang stepped in to resolve the situation: "Oh, by the way, Fang Yang! Let me remind you, the Anti-Narcotics Team told me to ask if you're free tonight to film an anti-drug propaganda video!"

Fang Yang felt as if he had been granted a great pardon and mentally gave Team Leader Wang countless thumbs up: "Oh yes, yes! I almost forgot about that. Mayor, I'm truly sorry. I didn't mean to stand you up. I promised the Anti-Narcotics Team to be their Anti-Drug Ambassador today. Such an important matter must come first, don't you agree, Mayor!"

The Mayor's eyelid twitched. Had he not known this fellow's personality, he would have been furious. He had shown so much respect, yet the man still refused to go.

However, he didn't take it too seriously and could only helplessly pat Fang Yang's shoulder: "Alright, alright! I really can't do anything with you. I'll have someone deliver it to the hotel where you're staying. The soup is really being made; it would be a waste not to drink it!"

Even that works!

Those three words filled the minds of the onlookers.

At this moment, looking at Fang Yang, it would be false to say they weren't envious.

To live life to this extent truly leaves nothing more to be said.

But they did not know how important Fang Yang was to Xihaishi and to the Mayor.

Just like this time!

He had just received orders from his superiors to rush to the scene immediately to direct the work.

According to the leadership's information, a nuclear power plant is to be built here, and a large number of research personnel will soon be stationed there for study.

Moreover, the leadership has confirmed to him that several neighboring counties will soon be transferred to Xihaishi!

What does this mean?

Previously, Fang Yang's deeds had mainly drawn the attention of the entire nation's people to Xihaishi.

But this time, it directly elevated Xihaishi into the view of the highest leaders of Huaxia.

For the city's development, this is undoubtedly a huge opportunity!

If Xihaishi develops well, his position will only rise higher and higher.

Reaching a position of his current level in a lifetime is already extremely high.

Breaking through further would be as difficult as climbing to the sky, yet the current Fang Yang is, for him, nothing less than a ladder that leads straight to the heavens.

He is no longer thinking mainly about promotion, but about developing Xihaishi into the level of a provincial capital, or even a municipality directly under the central government.

In the past, he would not have dared to even dream of such a thing.

But now it is different; someone has created an opportunity for him. As long as he makes no mistakes and strives to do his best, everything will fall into place naturally.

After a brief exchange with the Mayor, Captain Wang prepared to personally escort him to the Anti-Narcotics Brigade to film a promotional video.

Seeing that Fang Yang was about to leave, Expert Wang could no longer hold back.

He rushed forward: "Um... Fang Yang! Wait a moment!"

"Ah?" Fang Yang turned his head, stunned for a moment.

"Here is the situation... On behalf of the Xihaishi Atomic Energy Department, I invite you to join once again. I wonder if you could consider it!"

This time, it was not only the villagers who were stunned; even Colonel Cui was shocked!

This was already the second time!

He knew clearly what kind of unit the Atomic Energy Department was; it housed the nation's true technical talents, and getting in was as difficult as climbing to the sky.

But now...

Fang Yang felt a bit embarrassed, his expression slightly awkward.

However, before he could reply, Expert Wang hurriedly spoke: "How about this? Just like with the Guojiawenwu Bureau, you can be listed as a specially appointed expert of our Atomic Energy Department. You won't need to do anything, but if one day you become interested in this, we will welcome you anytime. However, for the sake of national secrets, you would then have to work full-time!"

He was truly afraid; seeing Fang Yang's expression exactly the same as last time, he immediately guessed that the fellow was about to refuse, so he could only come up with this helpless solution.

Fang Yang thought for a moment and nodded solemnly: "Alright, but let's make it clear first that I won't be managing anything. However, rest assured, if there is ever a need for me, I will definitely help!"

With these words, Expert Wang's expression sharpened; at that moment, he understood that the Director's doubts were unnecessary.

This young man clearly was not the type to abandon his own country!

"Good! Then it's settled. I still need to arrange on-site work, so I won't accompany you. Let's meet again when there's an opportunity!"

"Alright!"

Hearing these words, Colonel Cui's eye corner twitched involuntarily!