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"Line up! Everyone, line up!"

Jiang Jianmin shouted at the top of his lungs, wearing a red armband, standing at the village entrance.

He used a dried corn stalk in his hand as a conductor's baton, waving it around with great force.

Behind him stood a group of elderly villagers, all looking very energetic.

They carried brooms and buckets, staring out of the village, looking like a militia company that had just stepped out of a war drama.

"Hey! That stray dog ​​from Old Wang's family! Male or female? Does it have an ID card? If you can't answer, get the hell out of here!"

An old woman pointed at a stray dog ​​passing by and scolded it loudly.

The older woman next to her added, "If they don't leave, we'll arrest them and send Chenwazi to mine in northern Myanmar!"

After the village committee's "anti-fraud campaign" ended, Zhao Dafu and his group were taken away by police cars.

But the peace that was expected to arrive in Jiangjia Village did not come.

Instead, they entered a state of extreme alert, seeing enemies everywhere.

Since Jiang Chen became wealthy, he has led the entire village to a better life.

The villagers, especially the older generation who had experienced poverty, genuinely protected Jiang Chen.

They were afraid that someone would try to take advantage of Jiang Chen, and they were also afraid that someone would ruin this hard-won happiness.

Therefore, the atmosphere in the village has been extremely tense these past few days.

There are people on duty at the village entrance day and night, and all outside vehicles are questioned.

Even when Jiang Chen drives in and out, his second uncle, Jiang Jianmin, interrogates him for a long time.

"Hey, Chenwa, you're back? Show me your health code, travel history code, and ID card!"

Jiang Jianmin's businesslike manner left Jiang Chen both amused and exasperated.

He knew that this was his second uncle's sense of responsibility coming to fruition, and also the villagers' desire to protect their homes and wealth.

But he did feel it was a bit too much.

This high-pressure atmosphere made him, someone who is used to a relaxed lifestyle, feel a bit suffocated.

"Woof! Woof!"

A cheerful bark from a dog interrupted Jiang Chen's thoughts.

"Alright, Second Uncle, you're more like a patrol team than a patrol team. I'm taking Wangcai out for a walk."

Jiang Chen patted him on the shoulder and pointed to the side.

A large, glossy yellow dog was wagging its tail and rubbing against Jiang Chen's trouser leg with a fawning expression.

This big yellow dog was just brought back from outside the village by Wang Dagou and his security team a few days ago.

I heard it was an abandoned Chinese rural dog, but it's very smart. After a few days of training, it has become an "unofficial patrolman" in the village.

Jiang Chen gave it a down-to-earth name – Wangcai.

Wangcai followed Jiang Chen, the two of them shaking off the "militia company" standing guard at the village entrance, and headed towards the wasteland behind the village.

Jiang Chen wanted to visit his "smart farm".

There he created a "happy farm" for his mother, and there is also his grander blueprint for his future career.

Walking on the dirt path, Jiang Chen was making plans in his mind.

This road connects the village to the provincial highway. Although it is not long, it becomes extremely muddy on rainy days.

Now that the main road, Jiangwanshan Avenue, has been built, we need to find a way to pave this side road as well.

Otherwise, large trucks coming in to transport goods can easily get stuck.

Just then, a familiar yet unfamiliar system notification sounded in my mind.

[Ding! Detected that the host has successfully used wisdom and strategy to safeguard the property and maintain the mental well-being of family members and neighbors in the "Jiangjia Village Anti-Fraud Defense Campaign"!]

[System assessment: Your actions have greatly enhanced cohesion within your family and community, demonstrating your responsibility as a family leader!]

Jiang Chen smiled.

He knew that this belated system settlement was definitely aimed at his second uncle Jiang Jianmin's moment of glory.

However, the lack of cash rebates this time was to be expected.

After all, the system had already given Jiang Jianmin a bonus last time.

[Ding! Due to the special nature of this event and your indelible contribution to "Family Prosperity", a special reward is hereby awarded—]

[Congratulations, host! You have obtained a special item—[Beginner Romance Luck Card (Passive Effect)]!]

Jiang Chen's smile froze on his face.

He instinctively stopped in his tracks, his eyes filled with questions.

A love fortune card?

It takes effect passively?

What the hell?

He clicked on the item description, and a line of small print appeared before his eyes.

【Item Name: Beginner Romance Luck Card】

[Item Type: Passive-effect buff item]

[Item Description: Upon activation, this item will increase the host's charm and attractiveness to the opposite sex, with a chance to trigger a romantic encounter. The effect lasts for seven days.]

[Note: This effect is only effective against the opposite sex; it does not work against the same sex. The effectiveness is affected by the host's own behavior; failure to demonstrate success is the host's own responsibility.]

"Heh." Jiang Chen chuckled lightly, his eyes filled with disdain.

He's a billionaire now, and not bad-looking either, so why would he need this thing to boost his charm?

He wondered if the system was going a bit off track.

Instead of giving me some kind of "love luck card," I'd rather have a "money power enhancement card."

He shook his head, not taking this "love fortune card" to heart.

I thought to myself, "Can this thing smell as good as RMB?"

He led Wangcai by the hand and continued walking towards the smart farm.

However, before they had gone a few steps, the roar of an engine suddenly came from around the corner ahead.

The sound carried a wildness and restlessness that didn't belong to this rural dirt road.

"Woof! Woof woof!"

Wangcai suddenly became excited and barked wildly in the direction the sound came from.

Jiang Chen followed Wangcai's gaze and saw a bright pink SUV at the far end of his field of vision, roaring wildly in the mud like a furious pink rhinoceros.

"Boom! Rumble!"

The mud kicked up by the wheels flew high into the air, like two mud dragons spraying wildly to both sides.

But the car just wouldn't budge.

They're clearly completely trapped.

"Goodness." Jiang Chen stopped in his tracks, a hint of amusement in his eyes.

He stood on the edge of the field, holding Wangcai's hand, and couldn't help but complain, "Whose silly daughter is this? She's turned a rugged off-road vehicle into a bumper car; she's dug up the roadbed."

Wangcai wagged its tail cooperatively, seemingly agreeing with Jiang Chen's point of view.

Just as Jiang Chen was watching the show, the door of the pink SUV was finally pushed open.

A foot wearing a limited-edition Air Jordan sneaker carefully stepped into the mud.

Those shoes looked to be worth at least several thousand.

Immediately afterwards, a girl wearing a windbreaker and with her hair in a high ponytail jumped off the car.

The girl was sweet-looking with fair skin, but her eyebrows were tightly furrowed, clearly indicating that she was in a very bad mood.

She looked at her mud-splattered AJ shoes, then at the bottomless mud pit next to the wheels.

"ah--"

"Hey!" The girl waved at Jiang Chen, her tone carrying a hint of impatience as she gave him a command.

A near-hysterical scream escaped her lips.

She kicked the air hard, but the muddy ground was too slippery, and she stumbled and almost fell.

"Damn it! What a terrible road!"

She grumbled as she steadied herself, and when she looked up, she saw Jiang Chen standing on the edge of the field, watching her like she was watching a monkey show.

Jiang Chen was wearing a faded casual outfit and ordinary sneakers today.

He was walking a large, unremarkable yellow dog beside him.

Anyone who saw him would subconsciously mistake him for an ordinary villager passing by.

"Um... fellow villager! Could you do me a favor?"

She pointed to her G63, which was completely stuck in the mud, and then to Jiang Chen.

"My car is stuck! Help me push it, I'll pay you!"

Jiang Chen's lips curled slightly as he listened to her bossy tone.

It wasn't that he thought the money was too little; it was just that the girl's tone of voice sounded exactly like those arrogant clients from back in the day.

He slowly tugged at Wangcai's leash and called back at a leisurely pace.

"It can't be pushed!"

"This truck weighs two and a half tons. Are you trying to kill me with exhaustion, or my dog?"