Rural Farming: My Buildings Can Be Upgraded

Chapter 53: Chapter 52: All Smart People

A new group of people arrived in Wuyuan County, and among them was Sun Yannian’s apprentice, Chen Fang. Their arrival drew the attention of many.

Inside a high-end business hotel, the people who had received shares of the Jade Grapes last time were gathered together.

"President Wang, what should we do now? This group is clearly here for the Jade Grapes."

Wang Yuwan was, in fact, the least worried of the group. Even if these newcomers wanted the Jade Grapes, they wouldn’t dare try to take her share.

This couldn’t be said outright, especially now. Several groups had already come to Wuyuan County, but who among them had gone up the mountain to find Lin Feng?

Everyone was well aware that they couldn’t get shares of the Jade Grapes from the current holders, and going to Lin Feng was completely useless.

As for forcing Lin Feng to sell the Jade Grapes, any idiot who would try something so crude wouldn’t be operating at their level.

"This will depend on what everyone chooses: to hold on to the Jade Grapes, or to use them to build connections with these people.

If you don’t think you can hold on to your share, you can consider giving some of it up to them."

Hu Yousheng spoke up, "President Wang’s proposal is excellent. The grapes have already been distributed, so everyone can decide based on their own circumstances.

Frankly, we all come out ahead no matter what. I’m choosing to give up a portion of mine."

He already knew his two children were working for Lin Feng and would eventually get some Jade Grapes of their own. Therefore, he planned to take this opportunity to use his share to build some new connections.

The others exchanged glances, weighing the pros and cons. In reality, after hearing Hu Yousheng, many had already made up their minds.

They didn’t have that many Jade Grapes to begin with—only about 100 bunches each. The largest shares belonged to Wang Yuwan and Hu Yousheng, who together held fifty percent.

The meeting ended quickly, and everyone went their separate ways to work their connections.

Meanwhile, another group in Wuyuan County—those who hadn’t received any Jade Grapes—was delighted to hear this news.

Wang Yuwan went straight to her father-in-law’s home. "Dad, do we need to give up a portion of our family’s grapes?"

Zhao Jianshe waved his hand dismissively. "No need. We’ve already given away half. As long as those people have half a brain, they won’t come knocking on our door.

An old comrade-in-arms called me just now. It seems he heard about the Jade Grapes. He said he’ll have someone send the money over; you can collect it when it arrives."

"Got it. What about Lin Xian Village? Will there be trouble?"

"Lin Xian Village? Anyone who dares to cause trouble there will be the one who suffers. A certain someone up high has their eyes on the village, hoping to use its tourism to boost the local economy.

Besides, there are people in the higher-up Jiangcheng City government watching this place too. How else do you think all those policies got approved?"

"Then I know what to do."

"By the way, how has Shiyun been doing at work lately?"

"She seems very happy. A while back, Xing Hua was drinking the Medicinal Tea she brought home every day. Now that the news is out, he can’t get his hands on it even if he wants to."

"Haha, that’s good. Just let her keep up the good work in Lin Xian Village."

After watching his daughter-in-law leave, Zhao Jianshe gazed at the pine trees in the distance. ’This Lin Feng... he’s really something else!’

’The appearance of the Jade Grapes, the Arrow Tower, and the Medicinal Tea... it would be impossible if he had nothing to do with it.’

’That little mountain village was inhabited before, and for so many years, nothing unusual was ever found. But ever since he went back, one strange thing after another has occurred.’

’But without any proof, no one is going to go looking for trouble over it.’

’Especially those who already have their own suspicions. They would be the last to cause trouble for someone like him.’

In a hotel not far from the county hospital, Zhou Jun, who had come from the Imperial Capital, hung up his phone.

"Uncle Lin, these people are sharp! They didn’t make a single demand, just offered to give us some right away."

Lin Chaoyan glanced at him. "If they weren’t sharp, could their businesses have grown so large? Since they’re willing to make way, we still have to pay. We’ll owe them a favor for this."

"So, are we still going to Lin Xian Village?"

"Yes, of course we’re going. A place this magical... we have to meet the man in charge."

"Uncle, do you think any fools will show up and try to take them by force?"

"You think this is like the old days? Nowadays, any fool who dares to use force will be smacked down the moment they try. And for any fool with actual power, someone will be there to tell them what lines not to cross.

You did your research before coming, didn’t you? Tell me, would *you* dare to take it by force?"

"Uncle, I’m not a moron. There are plenty of ways to get them. It’s not like the guy isn’t selling; why would I resort to force?"

Lin Chaoyan smiled. "Then you’re smarter than most. But have you thought any deeper? Why did all these things appear so suddenly?"

Zhou Jun froze. He really hadn’t considered that question. The realization hit him in an instant, and he drew a sharp breath.

"Uncle, is it because of that guy, Lin Feng?"

’This is an extraordinary individual. If they were to offend him... he didn’t dare to imagine what would happen.’

"Exactly. So, we’re not just going to meet him; we need to build a good relationship."

"You’re right, we need to get on his good side. I’ll go buy a gift in a little while. Too bad I don’t know what he likes."

Just as Lin Chaoyan had said, none of the people who were able to get wind of this and come here were fools.

Arrogant and domineering types existed, as did those who did idiotic things, but they generally weren’t the ones who could operate at this level.

To put it simply, they were the rejects cast out by their families. If they couldn’t make it even with so many resources poured into them, what were they but rejects?

It was because of these rejects that so many embarrassing incidents had become laughingstocks online. Nowadays, supervision of such people was much stricter.

In fact, Lin Chaoyan was almost hoping one or two of these rejects would show up so that he could step in and solve the problem for Lin Feng.

Unfortunately, after arriving in Wuyuan County and doing some research, he realized that any reject would be dealt with by the locals long before they could even get close to the man himself.

Plus, with the higher-ups watching, waiting to reap the economic benefits from Lin Xian Village, such an opportunity was even less likely to arise.

’That Shanchuan Pharmaceutical had shown some potential for troublemaking, but they lost their chance completely before they could even make a move.’

’As for those pharmaceutical companies trying to steal the Medicinal Tea formula, they all thought they were smarter than its creator, as if he were just some naive kid.’

There were quite a few sharp minds among the group from the Imperial Capital. After gathering intelligence, they immediately noticed that something was unusual about Lin Xian Village.

It didn’t take much more intelligence to see that the master of Lin Xian Village was no simple character.

They had originally come just for the Jade Grapes, but now everyone had shifted their focus, hoping to build a connection with him instead.

The "local bully shows up at the door" scenario that Lin Feng had been anticipating was now completely off the table. Instead, he had been labeled an "extraordinary individual."

So, the next day, as he woke up and prepared to buy materials to build a greenhouse, he received a call informing him that quite a few people were coming to visit.

A group of people got out of their cars. As they walked into Lin Xian Village, they didn’t notice anything out of the ordinary.

"This village is so ordinary. I was expecting something like one of those immortal paradises you see on TV."

"You’ve been reading too many novels. If a place like that really existed, the authorities would have locked it down for investigation long ago."

"It’s precisely because this place is so ordinary that this Lin Feng seems so extraordinary."

If the place itself were truly special, it would have been cordoned off long ago.

"They’re selling Medicinal Tea over there. Should we get in line and try a cup?"

"Since we’re already here, might as well try a cup. I hear it’s amazing."

These people weren’t in any rush to meet Lin Feng. Instead, they started to experience the wonders of Lin Xian Village for themselves.

Lin Feng, who had been waiting for his visitors, was a bit confused when no one called. He decided to just carry on with his work.

He also remembered something important: he could only increase the cultivation area for the Jade Grapes after the village was upgraded.

’If he hadn’t checked the village’s upgrade missions yesterday, he would have completely forgotten. That meant he urgently needed to recruit enough people to max out the village’s population.’

’Also, the mission for 10,000 tourists was completed yesterday. He still hadn’t claimed the reward and wondered how much the gourmet menu would help with the upcoming Restaurant.’