"Eighteen is still early? She's of legal marriage age, and at her age in the past, many would already be mothers." Gavin Smith guffawed dismissively with a wave of his hand. "Hannah, just go get your husband. An opportunity like this to get rich doesn't come often. It's fleeting, don't you women understand anything?"Just as he was speaking, voices suddenly drifted in from outside, growing nearer and nearer."Dad, uncle, let me make this clear. Don't blame me for being an undutiful younger generation! Uncle, stop this. You're just bullying our family for being honest and poor. That's why you're being so arrogant! And Dad, you're the same, just taking it so meekly when people bully us!"Even angered, the voice remained gentle and refined – it was undoubtedly Bella's."Bella! How can you talk like that? Oh, the land your grandfather left, why should your family get the biggest share? It should be divided equally, then each would get 1.4 acres. Why does your family get 1.7 acres? Today I
"Hmph! Do you even think about who my future in-laws are backed by? Me! Understand? Such arrogance, bullying my in-laws!" After speaking, his eyes narrowed at James Reed. The implied meaning was clear to even a fool – Right? If so, make a sound, and after sounding off, explain today's agenda to me!To Keith, his constant mention of "in-laws" was enthusiastic and catchy. But to the Smith family's ears, it was far from pleasing!Uncle Campbell felt a chill down his spine every time Keith said "in-law", as if his life had plunged to the deepest hell!And to Bella and her father, it was sickening, as if Bella becoming his daughter-in-law was already set in stone. As if his words were gospel that all must obey in this house!"Yes, I was just about to say the same!" James Reed naturally understood Keith's intent. He cleared his throat with two coughs. "Old Smith, I've come today to propose a marriage for your daughter Bella. Look, it's Mr. West's son Jayden West sitting over there. Good m
Keith's furious face slowly morphed into a sinister smile, the two expressions mingling to look especially fiendish and creepy. He took out a slip of paper from his pocket. "Old Smith, you've forgotten something!"Keith's words made everyone in the room pause in confusion, unsure what he was about to bring up next!But seeing his sinister and cunning expression, the Smith family of three was filled with a sense of unease. This likely wasn't going to be good!"Old Smith, important figures sure do forget things easily!" Keith arrogantly strode over to Rivera, waving the little slip of paper with a ghastly grin. "Old Smith, didn't you borrow $30,000 from me last year for Evan and Bella's college tuition? I've come to your home today, isn't it inappropriate not to repay me?""Great job, Dad!"His son Jayden immediately gave him a thumbs up. Of course he knew that slip was the IOU his father had spent two hours digging out that morning!Moreover, he also knew that this debt had already b
"Mm!" Evan nodded helplessly. "After I finish home matters, I'll get a pilot's license. Then I won't have to trouble you anymore. After all, paying your $1000 daily wage pains me a bit!""... " The pilot was instantly speechless. A tycoon who could afford to spend $500 million on a helicopter and airspace was pained over a $1000 daily wage?"WHOOSH!"As they spoke, the helicopter landed, the gust blowing down grass dozens of meters around, as well as some of the weaker villagers who had come to watch the spectacle.Wearing sunglasses with a faint smile, Evan coolly stepped out of the helicopter: "Fellow villagers, I'm Rivera Smith's son, Evan Smith. Long time no see!""Gasp!" The crowd immediately burst into exclamations."It really is Rivera's brat Evan! Wow, so this is his triumphant return? Wow, coming back by helicopter with a fleet of luxury cars!""Evan is so successful now? No way, he must have rented the helicopter! And the car fleet too. Our village had an example before,
A student? A sophomore?And one without any connections?Fuck! Then who allowed you to speak to me that way?Keith West immediately collected himself and yelled, "How to resolve it? What else can be done? Either pay back the money or hand over the girl! No third option today!""That's your solution? Settle problems with money?" Evan's mouth curled into a sneer. "All this fuss over 30,000 bucks? Tsk tsk, quite a reputation drop for the boss of Grain Company!""Oh, so you're loaded then?"Keith West waved the IOU in Evan's face mockingly. "Don't tell me you thought this was just 30,000. Heh heh, the IOU includes interest! Up till today, it comes to 570,000 total. Your destitute family can't possibly pay that back. Just obediently hand over the girl!""I'll hack you to death!" Rage surged wildly within Rivera Smith like tidal waves. His eyes already blazed with fire. "No money, but you want my daughter? Over my dead body! I didn't write any interest on that IOU. You pulled that out of
"Thank you!"Evan accepted the box without even glancing at its contents, casually waving his hand. "I have some guests now, let's talk later!""Of course!"The middle-aged man and his entourage of suited men silently withdrew to the side instead of boldly taking seats like the Wests did earlier. They stood quietly waiting."Dad, are they acting? Who is this guy, calling Evan Dr. Smith and bringing him gifts? Is this an act like the stuff outside?"Jayden still clung to a thread of hope as he rubbed his swollen face, wanting to say more. But he saw that cold sweat had drenched Keith West's entire face. Looking over at James Reed and Gavin Smith, he noticed they were also sweating bullets, and James Reed even had a ghastly look."Dad, are you feeling heat stroke?" Jayden was puzzled why they were suddenly soaked like drowned rats."Th-this...this man...is Lumina City Mayor Dominic Taylor..."Keith West's entire body trembled as he stammered haltingly, completely lacking confidence. It
"I'm more knowledgeable than Mayor Taylor regarding rural enterprises!" Although Samuel Walker also had doubts, the impact Evan gave was really too great. He was an excellent judge of character, yet now was completely stumped by this boy with the constant wicked smile.He picked up where Evan left off, "From what I know, Grain Company is valued around $87 million. Building a factory of the same scale requires minimum $0.1 billion upfront investment!""I'll put in $0.3 billion!" Evan casually declared a shocking amount!What? The villagers instantly erupted in clamor!"$0.3 billion! To start a factory? How much money does Evan have?""$0.3 billion! That's over double Grain Company's scale!""F*ck! Evan is truly amazing! Old Smith sired a good son!"Evan's parents and sister were even more shocked, gaping wordlessly for a long time. Right now, they only had one thought - was this still their Evan Smith from before? Or did someone else take his place after going out for half a year?"Be
Evan did not expect this scene at his family home. He hurriedly pushed through the crowd into the bedroom, grabbed pen and paper, and said: "Write down your names first. You are penciled in for now, not officially registered yet. Registration is in one week. Please wait after writing your name. I have an announcement, then you can leave. It's rare for me to visit home, I want to spend time with my parents!""Fine!"The villagers surged towards Evan like waves at sea, snatching the pen and paper to eagerly write down their names. After they had all finished, Evan announced loudly:"Folks, I was too rushed this trip home and didn't prepare gifts for everyone. I've brought a truckload of cigars and wine. Please take them if you don't mind simple fare." "More gifts for us? Evan, your generosity alone is reason to help advertise your factory!"The villagers poured out noisily, immediately rushing to the truck Evan had indicated. Opening it, cries of surprise erupted from their gaping m