Chapter 201 - 197: Chaotic Wuyuan County

Chapter 201: Chapter 197: Chaotic Wuyuan County

Liu Fengxian walked out of the room, her eyes falling on the people outside, especially Lin Feng in the crowd.

Unable to contain her curiosity any longer, she walked straight over.

She had been reluctant to come from the Imperial Capital to teach tailoring in such a small place, but the offer had been too generous to refuse.

They had even helped her with her grandson’s schooling, forcing her to abandon her principles.

Once she arrived, she had planned to just go through the motions, but she quickly discovered that things here were quite remarkable.

She particularly couldn’t comprehend the clothes produced by this Clothing Workshop.

The difference between them and the clothes she used to make from the exact same fabric was simply unbelievable.

Gu Yuxi saw Liu Fengxian approaching and said, "Master Liu, this is the boss of our Lin Xian Village, Lin Feng."

"Boss, this is Master Liu Fengxian. She’s a master of embroidery and can even make Cloud brocade—the fabric used for imperial dragon robes in ancient times."

"Hello, Master Liu. Thank you very much for coming to Lin Xian Village to teach."

"Hello, Boss Lin. It’s good to see you. I have a question I’m very curious about: How do you make your fabrics so durable, yet so comfortable?"

Lin Feng was a little surprised. ’It was normal for someone to notice the comfort, but impressive that she’d discovered its durability.’

At Liu Fengxian’s question, the surrounding people also turned to look at Lin Feng. In truth, it was a question they all wanted the answer to.

Many of Lin Xian Village’s buildings were so strange; anyone could tell they weren’t normal.

They sometimes asked Lin Feng about it, but the answer was always the same: he didn’t know.

"Master Liu, to be honest, I don’t know the principle behind it myself. We’ve had professors researching it in Lin Xian Village for a long time, and even they couldn’t find an answer."

"If you’re interested, you’re welcome to stay in Lin Xian Village and try to figure it out for yourself."

Liu Fengxian was a little disappointed. ’He won’t give me a straight answer, and now he’s trying to get me to stay.’

Of course, if her family and friends weren’t all back in the Imperial Capital, she would have genuinely considered staying.

The air was clean, the houses were comfortable, and the food was delicious. It was truly a perfect place to retire.

"Training your staff for two months a year is the most I can offer. I really can’t spare any more time."

"My grandchildren have school, and they need me to take them and pick them up every day."

Lin Feng didn’t press the issue. It was clear that for these older folks, taking care of the children was what mattered most.

After Liu Fengxian left, Gu Yuxi said, "Boss, there’s no point in trying to persuade them. It’s useless. I’ve already explained all the benefits of staying in Lin Xian Village in detail."

"Besides, after they arrived, they asked around the village themselves, and still none of them agreed to stay."

Lin Feng thought for a moment. ’It’s true, it would be difficult to convince people like her to work in Lin Xian Village.’

They didn’t need the money, and they were still in relatively good health. They hadn’t reached the age where they were ready to live a quiet, retired life.

’Perhaps in a few years, once their grandchildren were older, there might be a chance.’

’However, by then, Lin Xian Village probably wouldn’t need them. It would be able to cultivate its own talent.’

Touring the Clothing Workshop, Lin Feng noticed it was different from the Medicine House.

The doctors at the Medicine House were constantly experimenting with different methods to speed up the pill-making process.

The Clothing Workshop, on the other hand, clearly lacked such bold thinking. Everyone just followed the standard procedures.

"Manager Gu, you could learn from the Medicine House. Try experimenting with modifying the equipment and techniques to speed up the clothes-making process."

Hu Zhiming, who was standing nearby and knew the situation, added, "Manager Gu, you should definitely go over to the Medicine House and talk with them."

"Alright, I’ll head over to the Medicine House in a bit to ask about it and learn from their advanced experience."

It wasn’t just the Medicine House that was changing. The Restaurant had also been innovating recently to produce more Medicinal Cuisine.

After leaving the Clothing Workshop, Zhao Shiyun and Qin Youyou headed back to change clothes, getting ready to go work out at the Barracks.

Lately, the villagers who worked out regularly had discovered that training at the Barracks was remarkably effective.

Recalling how special all of Lin Xian Village’s buildings were, and considering the purpose of a Barracks, some had already guessed its unique effect.

Nowadays, many of the security guards no longer rushed to leave after their shifts. Instead, they would go to the Barracks to practice Martial Arts with the three instructors.

Lin Feng went to the Wharf alone. The modest-sized wharf had been completed for a while, and the bridge connected to it was nearly finished as well.

’"Hmm, it should be finished in a few days."’

The thought of completing a task put Lin Feng in a cheerful mood, and he hummed a tune as he walked back to his residence.

Mo Yu appeared from out of nowhere. There was no sign of Xiaohong; that little guy was nowhere to be seen during the daytime anymore.

The two Golden Eagles were the same, only flying back for food when they were hungry.

It just goes to show: ’Beasts will never be slaves... unless food and board are provided.’

Lin Feng thought about the private wildlife sanctuary he had applied for. ’I wonder if the application has been approved yet.’

He considered texting Hu Xia, but then thought better of it. ’If I did, she would definitely chew me out.’

’"Forget it, I’ll just ask Director Cheng."’

...

「In Wuyuan County, at Number 6, Xingfu Residence, Wu Xin’s home.」 A couple sat on the living room sofa, their faces dark and their moods clearly foul.

"Zhou Cheng, the next time that relative of yours comes over, don’t let him in the door."

She never thought someone would try to exploit the tiny, fragile connection she had with Lin Feng.

She herself was reluctant to ever use that connection, wanting to preserve it. Yet now someone wanted her to help them get Medicinal Cuisine from Lin Xian Village.

"You think I want to let him in? He’s a relative so distant he’s practically a stranger. It’s obviously someone behind the scenes trying to use our family’s connection."

"But I can’t do anything about it. Our family is too vulnerable; we can’t afford to be pushed around by those people."

"Then what do we do?"

In truth, he hadn’t told his wife that if they refused, those people would resort to other measures.

It was all because of the Medicinal Cuisine. Ever since the news spread that it could treat cancer, many people had become desperate.

Unlike the Jade Grapes, which were plants that needed time to grow, the Medicinal Cuisine was produced in a steady stream every day.

After the news broke, his family had deliberately avoided using their tenuous connection to approach Lin Feng, precisely because they wanted to preserve it.

"Why don’t you go work in Lin Xian Village?"

"I heard that as long as someone in the family works in Lin Xian Village, they haven’t been bothered."

"And if you start working there, our family will have a legitimate connection to Lin Feng."

"Work in Lin Xian Village?"

Wu Xin actually began to consider the possibility. Her current job wasn’t that different from what she might do in Lin Xian Village.

The only problem was the commute; it would take quite a long time each day.

"If I apply for a job in Lin Xian Village, would they even hire me?"

"Why wouldn’t they? I heard Lin Xian Village is very short on management talent. You can go over and ask directly."

"Alright, I’ll go check it out in Lin Xian Village this weekend."

Wu Xin had never imagined that having a connection to Lin Xian Village could bring such trouble.

Recently in Wuyuan County, Wu Xin’s family wasn’t the only one being harassed; many people with ties to the village had been approached.

The goal of these outside forces was crystal clear: get their hands on Medicinal Cuisine from Lin Xian Village.

Specifically, they wanted a long-term supply. This was mainly because the results from the Medicinal Cuisine trials had been too effective.

The changes in the few elderly residents of Wuyuan County who had regular access to the Medicinal Cuisine were so obvious that it was easy for outside forces to obtain detailed reports on them.

Of course, the factions with close ties to Lin Xian Village were left undisturbed.

These newcomers knew full well that if they caused any real trouble, they would be swiftly driven out.

「At Zhao Shiyun’s Family home.」 Wang Yuwan finished reading the collected information and tossed it casually onto her desk.

’"The situation is getting really complicated!"’

’She hadn’t expected the Medicinal Cuisine to appear before the Jade Grapes.’

This health-restoring Medicinal Cuisine had completely shattered the peace in Wuyuan County, making many people antsy.

’"Thank goodness my Shiyun works in Lin Xian Village. Otherwise, I’m not sure we could have held out."’

The elders in her family were consuming the Medicinal Cuisine daily, a fact that had long made many people green with envy. Some had even made veiled suggestions to her.

They implied that if she handed over her supply of Medicinal Cuisine, they could help her family’s business expand further.

Wang Yuwan paid these hints no mind. Only a fool would give up the Medicinal Cuisine.

’"The Hu Family is so lucky. If only Shiyun could win over Lin Feng..."’

Unfortunately, from what she’d heard, Lin Feng seemed to have no interest in finding a partner.

Anything that came out of Lin Xian Village could make a person rich, yet he just stayed there, showing no intention of expanding his operations.

This was a source of frustration for many. Lin Feng seemed to want for nothing, leaving them with no way to curry favor or build a connection.

Now, not only were the county leaders paying attention to Lin Xian Village, but people even higher up were watching.

This was all information the old man had told her, and it had made her abandon some of the little schemes she’d been entertaining.

Over in the Hu Family, Hu Yousheng had far fewer worries. Having both his children working in Lin Xian Village was the luckiest thing that had ever happened to him.

People came to his door seeking to build a connection, but no one dared to try and force his hand.

Furthermore, he was now focused on protecting the family business. No matter how good an opportunity presented itself, he refused to expand.

He knew very well that some opportunities, as wonderful as they seemed, were often traps in disguise.

After news of the Medicinal Cuisine spread, he noticed the social dynamics in Wuyuan County had become much more chaotic, with too many outsiders arriving.

These people didn’t dare to make a move on Lin Xian Village directly, so they tried to find a way in through the locals.

’"Sigh, if only I had invested money directly in Lin Xian Village back then instead of trading for the Jade Grapes."’

He shook his head. The thought was unrealistic; they hadn’t been willing to accept investment back then.

’"Perhaps Lin Feng already knew about Lin Xian Village’s true nature even back then. The man is a true enigma!"’

He thought about the rumors online about Lin Xian Village—the Spiritual Qi Revival, Cultivation, and so on. While he didn’t believe any of it, he knew for certain that Lin Feng was hiding a massive secret.

’"It’s a good thing there are higher-ups keeping an eye on things now. Otherwise, someone would have come knocking on his door long ago."’

Still, he refused to believe that Lin Feng didn’t have a few tricks of his own.

Given how mysterious Lin Xian Village was, who would dare believe he didn’t have an ace up his sleeve?

Of course, there was another group of people that attracted more attention than the locals of Wuyuan County: the forces from the Imperial Capital who were building houses outside Lin Xian Village.

It was just that this group was so powerful that no one dared to provoke them.

For instance, as soon as Zhou Jun informed Wang Zhongxuan about building staff dormitories outside Lin Xian Village, the news was immediately picked up by many influential people.

Furthermore, with Wuyuan County planning to develop the area outside Lin Xian Village, these same people were now pulling strings to get involved.

Then there were people like Qian Yixing, who were trying to insert their own people into the village by constantly monitoring Lin Xian Village’s job postings and arranging for candidates to submit resumes.

This approach wasn’t very effective, mainly because anyone who actually got a job there was no longer under their control.

Once they managed to get someone into Lin Xian Village, that person would simply turn their back on them, and there was nothing they could do about it.

The smarter ones thought about sending in their own relatives, but unfortunately, no opportunities had arisen.

Lin Feng, having just returned to his residence, was oblivious to the storms brewing outside. He was looking at his data panel.

’"Eight buildings left. The Wharf, Oil Workshop, Water Mill, and Silk Institute are almost done, which just leaves the four special buildings."’

However, with Wang Zhongxuan’s people helping, the various construction projects in the village were progressing much faster.

Mainly, they had helped secure materials and some specialized equipment, which accelerated the construction speed.

The mountain-clearing work, in particular, was now progressing at double the previous speed.

’"As long as we don’t get heavy snow this year, all the buildings should be finished before the New Year."’

Lin Feng felt a sense of anticipation, wondering what changes would occur in Lin Xian Village once all the buildings were complete.

’"Then I can use the Land Blessing, which will speed up the task’s completion as well."’

This reward would be crucial for development after the New Year. Once all the new crops were planted, it would accelerate their growth.

With this blessing, he could even try to use it to see if he could spawn more mutated plants.