Overbearing Immortal Doctor
Chapter 395: After modification: 395 The Prodigal Child

Chapter 395: After modification: Chapter 395 The Prodigal Child

Although Wang Cuifen knew that the money lent out wouldn’t run away, seeing those bright red bills so easily lent to others still made her feel a bit uncomfortable.

“Enough! Stop being so petty all the time, people will laugh at you if they find out!” Zhang Yousheng saw that she was still sullen and sighed helplessly.

Now that the money has been lent out, constantly nagging and being petty about it, wouldn’t that make others think you’re thankless?

While eating, Zhang Dadan also advised, “Mom! By lending the money to everyone now, and letting them make soybean paste, our family will also benefit from it!”

When Wang Cuifen heard about benefits, her interest perked up immediately. She stopped complaining and asked happily, “How will we benefit? Tell me quickly!”

Zhang Yousheng, although only a middle school graduate, was considered educated in Anping Village. Moreover, he had seen a lot of the world when he was young and had a fairly nimble mind, so he naturally understood what his son meant by benefiting.

Before his son could speak, Zhang Yousheng said first, “Our factory now needs to purchase soybean paste from the town, and we even have to trouble people to deliver it to the village, which is quite costly!”

“Now that Dadan is letting the villagers make soybean paste, not only do the villagers get an income, but we also reduce our costs. It’s a win-win situation!”

“Reduce the costs? Doesn’t that mean we can save a lot of money?” Wang Cuifen said, confused.

Hearing this, Zhang Dadan could only smile wryly and nod repeatedly. It seems that the only thing that can make his mother happy is money!

After listening to her husband and son’s explanation, Wang Cuifen’s frustration gradually faded.

After lunch, as Wang Cuifen was washing dishes in the kitchen, she suddenly heard someone calling her affectionately. Without a doubt, it was another person coming to borrow money.

“Coming…” Wang Cuifen responded casually and hurriedly wiped her wet hands, rushing out.

The visitor was none other than a relative of Zhang Dadan, his fifth-degree uncle, Zhang Youzhen.

When Zhang Youzhen saw his sister-in-law, he seemed somewhat timid and stammered, “Sis… sister-in-law, are you at home?”

Even though Wang Cuifen knew he was there to borrow money, she felt no resistance or annoyance this time. She smiled slightly at him and led him to the main hall.

Her unusual behavior puzzled Zhang Youzhen even more; his sister-in-law was not known to be particularly generous.

Several relatives who came to borrow money that morning had already been subject to his sister-in-law’s cold look, but why was she so enthusiastic towards him? So enthusiastic that it made him feel a bit embarrassed!

Could it be that she wanted to directly shut him up, so he’d be too embarrassed to mention borrowing money?

“Yousheng… Yousheng, Youzhen is here…” Wang Cuifen loudly called out as she led Zhang Youzhen to the main hall.

Zhang Yousheng slowly came out after packing two thousand yuan in the bedroom. Seeing his cousin being overly cautious and embarrassed, he didn’t bother with formalities.

He directly pulled out the two thousand yuan from his pocket and stuffed it into Zhang Youzhen’s hands, smiling, “Youzhen, hold onto this two thousand yuan. Use it to buy soybeans and jars for making paste!”

Staring at the bright red banknotes in his hand, Zhang Youzhen felt a mix of emotions, his eyes heating up and his nose tingling.

In fact, he didn’t lack those two thousand yuan. A few days ago, he’d made quite a sum of money by digging wild mushrooms on the mountain with a few nephews.

But seeing so many relatives borrowing money from his cousin, he developed other thoughts. Who wouldn’t want to profit without capital?

Just as he was about to express his thanks, Zhang Dadan walked out from the room, smiled at him, and then walked outside.

“Brother, I’ll make sure to return the money as soon as possible!” Zhang Youzhen couldn’t resist the temptation of money and accepted the money from Zhang Yousheng.

“Alright! Return it whenever you have the money. I’m not in a hurry to use it!” Zhang Yousheng replied nonchalantly.

Hearing this, Zhang Youzhen stole a glance at his sister-in-law, and seeing that she showed no trace of dissatisfaction, he became even more puzzled. How had his sister-in-law suddenly become so generous?

After borrowing the money, Zhang Youzhen sat for a while at Zhang Dadan’s home, said some words of gratitude, and then left.

He had just returned home, not even warming the seat yet, when he heard the village broadcast announcing that those who couldn’t afford to buy soybeans and jars should go register with Accountant Liu and be loaned the money uniformly.

The announcer was none other than his nephew Zhang Dadan, meaning Zhang Dadan had planned to finance the villagers from the start?

If that was the case, hadn’t he just owed his cousin a huge favor for nothing? Zhang Youzhen’s mood soured immediately!

However, those villagers who had been worrying about funds were overjoyed upon hearing the news.

In no time, the Village Committee was once again surrounded by a sea of people, all coming to register.

As the village head, Niu Fusheng faced those excited villagers with great embarrassment, being completely ignored by everyone.

Everyone flocked to Zhang Dadan and Accountant Liu, paying no attention to him, with barely anyone even greeting him.

Having boasted for half his life, Niu Fusheng was utterly shocked at this moment, feeling endless desolation and helplessness. Had he truly lost all authority?

He was still the village head, yet everyone had already pledged allegiance to Zhang Dadan, becoming his followers, or rather, slaves to money!

What infuriated him further was that many of his own relatives had also decisively switched sides, becoming supporters of Zhang Dadan.

Zhang Dadan and Accountant Liu registered those villagers who needed loans and sent them home.

When the villagers had all left, Accountant Liu complimented, “Dadan, you’ve really become a wealth distributor now!”

“Not at all… not at all… I’m just doing my best to help the villagers!” Zhang Dadan humbly replied.

Sitting quietly to the side, Niu Fusheng found their conversation particularly grating, hitting him right in the heart.

Accountant Liu had clearly colluded with Zhang Dadan. Come election time next year, he was surely going to lose his position.

What to do? Although reluctant to admit it, Zhang Dadan indeed had more capabilities and methods than he did. With just a small trick, he had already united the entire village.

Most of the villagers had borrowed money from him and relied on him to make money. Who would still oppose him?

That Liu Hong, although he always opposed Zhang Dadan, was nothing but a fool. What use was he? Just a laughingstock!

Seeing Niu Fusheng’s dejected expression, Zhang Dadan couldn’t help but feel a sense of immense satisfaction!

“Village head, when did you arrive?” Zhang Dadan purposely walked over to Niu Fusheng and exclaimed in feigned surprise.

I’ve been sitting here all along, okay? You bastard, stop pretending!

News of Zhang Dadan lending money to villagers spread like wildfire in Anping Village. Everyone, from six or seven-year-old children to seventy or eighty-year-old elders, praised Zhang Dadan for his kindness.

Of course, the likes of Liu Hong and Niu Fengfeng still viewed Zhang Dadan as an enemy, hating him to the core, but what could they do? They couldn’t even protect themselves!

Liu Hong and Niu Fengfeng were completely isolated. Wherever they went, the crowd would scatter like the plague.

As for more extreme actions, the villagers didn’t think it was worth their time. They were all busy buying soybeans and jars for making paste!

Villagers walked out of Dashan in groups of three or five, heading to Stone Town to attend the market. Besides buying items to grow rich, they also took the opportunity to indulge and bought new clothes for their children.