All the fireworks and firecrackers that came to Sujia Village this year were bought by Su Ping Nan and Su Wen Wen. They had already been piled up in several dilapidated abandoned houses.
Su Wen Wen was worried, so he made a threat, saying that if any kid dared to play with fire, Su Da Chong wouldn't mind visiting them. For a while, the parents of the children who were known to be mischievous were watching their children closely, afraid that the now-powerful Su Da Chong would go crazy, which would be a disaster.
In the ten miles surrounding Sujia Village in Heitu Town, Su Ping Nan had gradually become the most important person. While Su Ping Nan had previously relied on his ruthlessness, he had now become the breadwinner for 70% of the young people in these areas.
With money in one hand and ruthlessness in the other, everyone knew who Su Ping Nan was, and few dared to provoke him or say anything sarcastic.
Jinsui Pavilion treated these people very well, and the company was well-run, offering high wages and excellent living conditions.
As for being bullied by social elements? The reputation of Wucheng Xiaohongpao was terrifying among those in the grey areas, so no one would be foolish enough to try.
Parents who had been worried and fearful saw their daughters, who had become waitresses, return home, buying large bags of things. There were no bad rumors about them, and they had become more cultured. Naturally, they respected Su Ping Nan even more.
As for the young men, the wilder ones had gone with Su Ping Nan to make a living. Now, they were all wearing suits issued by the company, looking dapper. Those who were more reliable and intelligent had been promoted to positions like the Transport Group Leader in Ertai Town, earning higher wages than office workers in Heitu Town. Everyone who came back would mention Su Ping Nan with an almost fanatical enthusiasm.
Those who hadn't wanted to leave had been trembling in fear at the sight of Su Ping Nan years ago. There wouldn't be any objections from them.
The older people in the village knew that Su Ping Nan had taken over all the Qingstone Mountains nearby and that construction would begin next year. As for wages? It goes without saying, now, not just in these small towns, but even in Changyang County, everyone speaks highly of Su Ping Nan, praising his generosity. How could he mistreat his fellow villagers from the same hometown?
With all these reasons combined, Su Ping Nan had achieved the dream of his grandfather, who had been a bandit, which was to be respected by everyone.
Su Ping Nan hadn't yet enjoyed this kind of treatment, but his father and Su Zhen Dong were the ones who felt it most keenly.
Su's father, with the high wages given to him by his second son, spent his days attending banquets.
Now, anyone having a wedding feast, if they could invite Su's father, it would be a huge honor. Su Lao Han, honest all his life, had never been so flattered. He had been suppressed by Su Ping Nan's grandfather in his youth, and in his old age, he hadn't been able to control his second and fourth sons. At first, he was a bit uncomfortable with all the flattery, but after a few days, he was completely swept away, becoming drunk every day and even, for the first time, yelling at his wife.
Su's mother, not to be outdone, made a phone call to Su Ping Nan. Su Ping Nan was confused for a long time, wondering where his father had gotten the nerve.
He immediately sent Su Wen Wen back to tell his father that both of their salaries would be managed by Su's mother, which finally calmed the old man down. But the calmed-down old man was even scarier. After talking with his wife, they decided, since their second son was so successful, they would take advantage of this opportunity to introduce him to a pretty wife.
In this way, without knowing, Su Ping Nan had been promised to more than a dozen girls in the eyes of his parents, who considered them beautiful, gentle, and virtuous, and they were just waiting for him to come back and meet them one by one. Su Wen Wen was also busy, returning home to discuss with Su Zhen Dong about how to handle the stone factory, completely indifferent to these matters.
Although Su Zhen Dong was timid and weak, he had one advantage: he was diligent. He never missed a chance to ask Su Wen Wen about what he learned, and after several months of back and forth, he had become a quasi-expert, just waiting for the spring to put his knowledge into practice.
Su Ping Nan, driving along, was in a good mood. He had no idea that his parents had arranged for him to meet ten or so women, or he would have turned around and left.
Su Zhen Dong was already waiting at the entrance of Sujia Village. Su Ping Nan had bought him a few decent clothes, which he rarely wore. Today, he had put them on. He felt wronged as the elder brother, worried that he was still wearing those old clothes and would get scolded by his younger brother.
Su Ding Bei looked at the jubilant Su An Xi with disdain and said, "You're just as useless as the eldest brother. Su Ping Nan is back, and you're so happy about it."
Su An Xi, looking at her sister, who was most like their second brother, rolled her eyes discreetly. Who was it who got up early to dress up for several hours, afraid that their second brother would dislike her?
Looking at the familiar scene of Sujia Village, Su Ping Nan said to Du Jiu softly, "Since this is your home from now on, what do you have left in Sihai?"
Du Jiu and Su Wen Wen immediately became serious. Since Su Ping Nan had said this, it meant he had decided to strike back. Knowing his character, he wouldn't take action unless it was necessary, and when he did, it would be earth-shattering.
Du Jiu thought for a long time before shaking his head, "Those people are just acquaintances. If it wasn't for Ruoyun, I wouldn't bother with them."
Su Ping Nan softly made a sound of understanding. He patted Du Ruoyun's head affectionately.
"Then we can do some things. You lead the team."