Married the Tough Guy After Transmigrating-Chapter 425: To Get Rich, Build Roads First

"Huo Chen, what are you doing, just spit it out if there’s something, what’s with the money?" Xu Dalizi said as his eyes stuck desperately on the banknotes in Huo Chen’s hand, a greedy look that couldn’t be concealed.

Huo Chen threw all the money on the table and leaned back in the chair, tapping his fingers on the tabletop. "This is just some money for meeting you.

If you can get this job done for me, I’ll give each of you a thousand yuan."

"How much?"

"A thousand yuan!" Xu Dalizi desperately swallowed his saliva, and couldn’t wait to ask, "What’s the job, Huo Chen, just tell me, no matter what it is, I’ll make sure to get it done for you."

Huo Chen found his quick change of attitude amusing. He beckoned Xu Dalizi over, whispered a few words into his ear, and then turned and left.

Xu Dalizi sent Huo Chen off as if he were seeing off the God of Wealth.

Sun Yiliang just happened to pass by, saw Huo Chen, and quickly pulled Xu Qingqing back several steps.

"What are you doing?" Xu Qingqing called out impatiently.

Before she could finish speaking, Sun Yiliang covered her mouth.

Not until Huo Chen had left did Sun Yiliang let go of Xu Qingqing. "I saw Huo Chen!"

"Where?" Xu Qingqing craned her neck looking around but didn’t see anyone.

"He’s gone, just came out of Xu Dalizi’s house. What do you think he wanted with Xu Dalizi?" Sun Yiliang couldn’t contain his curiosity.

Xu Qingqing curled the edge of her mouth and dragged Sun Yiliang straight to Xu Dalizi’s house.

"Oh, what a rare visitor! Why has Qingqing come to my house?" Xu Dalizi saw Xu Qingqing without a shred of fear, his eyes unabashedly roving over her.

Xu Qingqing felt disgusted by his gaze and snapped, "Where are you looking, Xu Dalizi? I’ve got business with you."

Hearing her address him like that, Xu Dalizi felt his blood boil with anger. Even Huo Chen wasn’t as disrespectful as her. This little brat, now that she’s made some money, she really thinks she’s some high and mighty elder, not showing any respect at all.

Everyone knows how that damned girl got her business, by forcing the villagers to sign the orders. Truly shameless.

"What do you want, Xu Qingqing?" Xu Dalizi asked disdainfully.

Xu Qingqing looked at him with disgust, "What was Huo Chen looking for you for?"

"He came to talk business with me," Xu Dalizi said.

Xu Qingqing’s face showed skepticism. "What business could you possibly have?"

"I’ve lived for so long, I know more people than you youngsters," Xu Dalizi boasted. "Of course, I have my small dealings. If you’ve got nothing else, I’m busy."

Xu Qingqing’s curiosity was piqued, and she asked eagerly, "What business, Uncle Xu? We’re all from the same village; you can’t just tell Huo Chen and not us."

Xu Dalizi pointed at the money on the table.

Xu Qingqing immediately understood the drill and took out even more money from her bag.

"Now you can talk, right?"

Xu Dalizi looked at the money in his hand, grinned, and laughed to himself. Remembering what Village Chief Xu and Director Sun had said, he blurted out, "Do you know why our village’s business almost went under?"

"Why?" Xu Qingqing was suspicious.

Even Sun Yiliang was extremely curious.

"To get rich, first build a road," Xu Dalizi said, pretending to sound profound, and then he went back into his house.

As for what it meant, he didn’t know either.

Xu Qingqing was also full of confusion.

But Sun Yiliang suddenly understood, "I get it, we really should build roads."

"Why?"

Sun Yiliang then said, "Look, our road is full of potholes, especially when it rains or snows. It’s really difficult for vehicles to pass through, and many people think it’s too much trouble and don’t want to come here to buy goods.

What if their vehicles break down, or they can’t get out? Isn’t that troublesome?

But if the road is repaired, more people will come here, and our business will naturally get better.

Besides, the people living nearby will surely praise us for fixing the road." The more Sun Yiliang thought about it, the more feasible it seemed.

Mr. Xu, already of advanced age, couldn’t be the village chief for much longer. When he retired, there would be a chance to compete for the position.

Anyway, now that he was settled in Xujia Village, it was time to think about his own interests.

Xu Qingqing didn’t think too much about it. Upon hearing what the man said, her face immediately lit up with a smile, "You really are clever."

Sun Yiliang smiled broadly, "Well, I didn’t go to school for nothing."

Xu Qingqing blushed and smiled shyly, "I knew I hadn’t misjudged you."

In the Xu family courtyard-----

Xu Ying, along with Granny Huo, had returned home and was discussing the matter with Mr. Xu in the courtyard. If her rural tourism business was to open, repairing the road was essential.

Otherwise, it would affect her future guests.

The road had to be repaired, but it would cost quite a bit of money.

She didn’t have enough funds on hand at the moment to cover it.

According to Mrs. Xu’s opinion, even if their daughter had the money, she shouldn’t have to pay for it all by herself. Others used the road too and should also contribute something.

Moreover, people from other villages should also chip in, since it’s only right that each village pays for its own roads.

Mr. Xu was worried about this issue, "The road to the county passes through several villages, and the people from those villages are not wealthy. They definitely won’t want to pay for road repairs."

"So what are we going to do? Are we supposed to pay for it all by ourselves?" Mrs. Xu was not happy with the idea.

"Maybe we can discuss it with Director Sun, and have the village contribute a small amount while those who do business and travel back and forth pay a larger share," Xu suggested.

Now that greenhouses were being set up and many families had them, repairing the road would benefit everyone. He didn’t believe they would refuse to contribute.

Mr. Xu nodded, "I’ll go right now."

Second Brother Xu immediately stood up, "Dad, I’ll go with you."

Just as they were getting up, Xu Qingqing, in a hurry, ran over with Sun Yiliang. The moment they entered the courtyard, Xu Qingqing went straight to Mr. Xu, "Uncle, I think our village has a major hidden risk."

Mr. Xu didn’t care much for Xu Qingqing, but he was concerned about village affairs. Surprised by her statement, he asked, "What hidden risk?"

"People say that if you want to be prosperous, you need to build roads. Our village’s roads can’t go unattended. Yiliang and I have made some money this year,

and we’d like to contribute some of it to repair the roads."

Mr. Xu’s frown eased upon hearing this, and he looked at Xu Qingqing with a smile, "I didn’t expect you to understand these things. You’re right, the road does need some work.

But how much are you willing to contribute?"

Xu Qingqing thought for a moment, "Half, and your family can pay for the rest. You’ve also done quite a lot of business and must use the road frequently."

Xu Ying was surprised to see Xu Qingqing being so generous.

"Our family will definitely contribute, but repairing the road is a big deal. We need to discuss it with everyone before making a decision."

Xu Qingqing grew impatient, "What’s there to discuss?"

Sun Yiliang immediately stopped her, "Yes, yes, I think we should all discuss it."

Xu Qingqing looked at him, puzzled, "You said we were going to pay half, what else is there to discuss?"