Those approaching people were not strangers, but the stout men from Queqi Village, who once hung around the He Family's doorstep.

However, after their leader Dogzi was killed by He Yongguang, those people disappeared.

Liu Zixuan thought they wouldn't dare step out of that village again!

He raised an eyebrow and asked, "What are you here for?"

The several men looked at each other, displaying awkward expressions.

After hesitating for a while, one of the strong men said, "Mr. Liu, we're here to apologize!"

"Apologize?"

"That's right, previously we were greedy for money and did some things that wronged Lingxiu Village. Now that the He Family has fallen apart, we know coming over now seems insincere, but an apology must be given!"

Listening to the man's words, Liu Zixuan grinned and teased, "I'm afraid it's not that simple!"

The man scratched his head, "Isn't Lingxiu Village about to be developed? We were thinking since our two villages are so close, could we perhaps get some benefits as well?"

At this point, the man observed Liu Zixuan's expression and, seeing he was not angry, quickly added, "Of course, we can provide labor; the guys in our village can handle any hardship!"

Liu Zixuan stroked his chin and pondered for a moment.

These men had their eyes clouded by the He Family before, driven by interests. Essentially, they weren't particularly malicious by nature.

Previously, Huang Youcai speculated that with the current manpower, it would take a month to renovate Lingxiu Village. If these people were included in the work, it would undoubtedly be much more efficient!

Moreover, since the two villages are so close, even if they do nothing, once Lingxiu Village prospers, they would still reap many benefits in turn.

Might as well do a good deed now, and have these men owe Lingxiu Village a favor!

"Alright, but I have two conditions," Liu Zixuan said slowly.

The strong man perked up at the potential opportunity and immediately brightened, "Do tell!"

"First, work honestly and don't plot any schemes. You've seen the He Family's outcome!"

"We definitely won't dare, before we were just trying to make some money with the He Family," the man responded hastily.

"Second, and not really a demand, I've heard there are quite a few mineral resources in the hills behind your Queqi Village?" asked Liu Zixuan.

"That's right, Queqi Village backs up against three big mountains: Cang Pu Mountain, Meteor Mountain, and Huanyun Mountain! Cang Pu Mountain has already been half excavated; it's iron ore. Years ago someone found gold in Meteor Mountain, though it hasn't been formally mined yet. Huanyun Mountain..." the man paused there.

Liu Zixuan's mouth twitched a few times, "Huanyun Mountain is on your village's side?"

It's known that the Profound Thunder Needle lies within Huanyun Mountain!

Back in Yuqing City, Liu Zixuan heard from Zhu Yi that the situation around Huanyun Mountain was complex and full of dangers, located just around Yuqing City, though specifics weren't given. Now it turns out it's behind Queqi Village!

The man nodded, "Yes, but the village elders say there are immortals in Huanyun Mountain. We've never gone in and wouldn't dare to!"

Liu Zixuan chuckled, immortals? There's no such thing in this world; it's merely because of the Profound Thunder Needle!

He promptly waved his hand, "If you're genuinely committed to helping Lingxiu Village's development, I'll assist you in transforming Queqi Village and developing those mountains one day; we'll all prosper together!"

"Really!" the few strong men exclaimed in surprise.

"I, Liu Zixuan, always mean what I say!"

"Thank you so much!"

"A leader is truly a leader, not thinking of profiting off us and even helping us. You're truly hundreds of times better than the He Family!"

These men praised Liu Zixuan one after another.

Their praise came from the heart, firstly because Liu Zixuan was magnanimous and didn't make things difficult for them due to past events. Secondly, the He Family merely exploited them with minimal benefits, but Liu Zixuan was different.

All these reasons sincerely moved the strong men from Queqi Village.

"Xiao Huanghuang, I'll leave these people to you tomorrow. With the addition of these men, I'm giving you twenty days to make sure Lingxiu Village undergoes a complete transformation!"

Liu Zixuan turned to Huang Youcai and said.

Huang Youcai smiled, "While it's a bit of pressure, the thought is very exciting!"

"This is the compensation money from the He Family. Check how much there is and withdraw some to give to the brothers from Queqi Village; we're not like the He Family!" Liu Zixuan handed a bank card to Huang Youcai.

After spending so much time together, Liu Zixuan fully trusted him!

Huang Youcai took the card and smiled, "I can check right here. Recently, due to some engineering projects, I've collaborated with some banks, and they gifted me a small POS machine!"

Saying this, Huang Youcai took the POS machine out of his pocket and swiped the card!

"Wow, the He Family was really generous!" Huang Youcai exclaimed in shock upon seeing the number displayed.

"Is it that much of a surprise?" Liu Zixuan, though unaware of the amount, thought it's merely compensation money, how much could it be!

"Oh, it's something! 45 million!" Huang Youcai announced the figure to everyone!

His words prompted everyone to gather around, with mouths twitching slightly.

45 million!

An astronomical compensation amount!

With this money and the external investments, Lingxiu Village could far exceed the initial expectations!

To show off a bit, Liu Zixuan coughed, "It's just over forty million, no need to make such a fuss."

"Got it, Brother Xuan!" Huang Youcai nodded seriously, "You don't even flinch at forty million, I trust you'll let me see four hundred million in the future!"

"He's just boasting, and you actually believe him," Jiang Yiyi teased from the side.

"Hahahaha." On hearing this, everyone burst into laughter.

...

The next day arrived quickly. Huang Youcai withdrew several million from the bank, distributing it among all the workers, partly as wages and partly as bonuses.

It's known that these workers' wages were two or three times higher than outside, so they all worked very diligently.

Things started bustling early in the morning.

Around nine in the morning, a Mercedes Benz and a bus drove toward Lingxiu Village from the outside.

They slowly stopped at the village's entrance.

Liu Zixuan and Liu Ruyan walked out, seeing Zhu Yi getting off with a smile, "Brother Zhu, welcome to our Lingxiu Village!"

"Brother Liu, long time no see!" Zhu Yi said, wearing a mysterious smile, "And today, I've brought along a beautiful lady!"

"A beautiful lady?" Liu Zixuan was momentarily stunned, "Where?"

"Look...here she comes!" At that moment, a graceful figure stepped down from the bus...

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