Mr. Miao stood at the doorway, watching Tang Jun and his group approach grandly. Not only did they bring people, but the villagers also followed out of curiosity. Everyone wanted to see what Tang Jun’s group was here for.
"Grandpa Miao," Yuan Yu waved to Mr. Miao and said, "Grandpa Miao, we’ve come to see you."
"To see me, and you’ve brought so many people?" Mr. Miao looked at the group behind Yuan Yu, all carrying bulging bags, unsure of their contents.
Not only Mr. Miao wanted to know this, but also the villagers who followed along were eager to find out.
"Grandpa Miao, these people are invited by Tang Jun’s brother, Lian Qingyang. They’re a survey team preparing to build a road to the town for everyone."
Yuan Yu’s words immediately stirred the crowd.
Many in the village have never been to town, especially the young children.
Because the mountain road is somewhat dangerous, there have been incidents in the village where someone fell off a cliff and died. Therefore, unless necessary, villagers seldom visit the town.
If a road is constructed, won’t it make going to town much easier?
"Building a road must cost a lot of money?"
"Will they really come to build a road?"
"The mountain road is so narrow; can a proper road be built?"
These were the concerns of the villagers.
Mr. Miao looked very surprised at the handsome man standing beside Tang Jun, wondering if he could genuinely build a road for the village.
After all, their place was so remote that no one paid attention to it.
Lian Qingyang smiled, knowing the old man’s kindness in saving Tang Jun. He stepped forward, bowed deeply, and said, "Grandpa Miao, thank you for saving our Xiao Jun. We will never forget this great kindness."
"No need for thanks," Mr. Miao waved his hand, saying: "Young man, saving Tang Jun was just an accident. We would have done the same for anyone. But about building the road, you guys..."
Is it just empty promises to make everyone happy?
Building a road isn’t just about lip service. The original road is narrow and small, and Mr. Miao didn’t even dare imagine the costs entailed in widening and constructing a vehicle-accessible road.
"About building the road, rest assured, Grandpa Miao, we will definitely do our utmost. However, for the next period, please arrange for everyone’s meals and accommodation." Lian Qingyang humbly requested, "We have brought a lot of rice and vegetables, just need some uncles and aunts to help with cooking. Also, we need some locals familiar with the route to show them around again."
"That’s not a problem."
Before Mr. Miao could speak, the village chief eagerly invited them in.
Lian Qingyang had the survey team leave with the village chief while their group followed Grandpa Miao.
Lian Qingyang, Tang Jun, Yuan Yu, and six bodyguards he brought along, even in the mountains, must ensure the presence of people around them.
Everyone showed great interest in the road construction, talking enthusiastically with the survey team, filled with both excitement and high expectations for the project.



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