Flawless Metropolitan Divine Emperor

Chapter 0074 – Factory accident

Jiang Feng could clearly see something was off from his mother's expression and quickly asked, "Did something happen at the factory?"

"Sigh, your father didn't want me to tell you, but since you asked, I'll tell you. Recently, some people came by saying they want to buy our factory. Your father and I refused, and they threatened us and even injured Lü Shaguang and a few others," Zhang Mei sighed.

"What!" Jiang Feng was instantly furious. "Who dares to be so bold as to cause trouble at our factory?"

He knew Lü Shaguang's strength. For someone to be able to injure him, it meant they were well-prepared and not to be underestimated.

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"I'm not sure, but I heard they're from Meilong City. They want to start a big project here and have their eyes on our land," Zhang Mei said.

"People from Meilong City, huh? How outrageous. I want to see who they are," Jiang Feng said angrily.

"Little Feng, don't be impulsive. There's still room for negotiation. They haven't used any underhanded tactics," Zhang Mei said gently, seeing Jiang Feng's anger and fearing he might confront them.

"Besides, today is the day your aunt is coming back. Let's not talk about this now; we can discuss it later," Zhang Mei added.

Jiang Feng took a deep breath and suppressed his anger. His mother was right; today was not the time to discuss these matters.

Before long, Jiang Jianjun came back with a big bag of groceries. In a good mood, he even bought the most expensive bottle of wine from the local shop.

"Come on, let's not talk about anything else today. Let's celebrate properly. Everyone sit down, eat, and drink. Don't let anything bother you," Jiang Jianjun said happily.

"Yes, Jiang Jianjun is right," Zhang Mei said with a smile.

The table was filled with dishes, and Jiang Jianjun personally poured everyone a glass of wine. Jiang Feng wanted to pour his own, but it's not customary for a son to let his father pour wine for him; it would be a joke if word got out.

But Jiang Jianjun insisted on pouring for Jiang Feng, who had no choice but to agree. He respectfully held up his glass with both hands, allowing his father to fill it.

This was basic etiquette and respect, not pretentiousness.

"Let's toast to our reunion and wish for the health and harmony of our Jiang family. A harmonious family prospers," Jiang Jianjun raised his glass, expressing his heartfelt wishes.

"Yes, let's make our Jiang family even stronger," Jiang Feng raised his glass.

"Cheers," Zhang Mei and Jiang Aiqin smiled at each other and clinked their glasses.

These words were beautiful wishes. They knew that revitalizing the Jiang family, with just a few of them, was as hard as climbing to the sky.

But Jiang Feng didn't think so. He was confident he could build the Jiang family into a powerful clan, unprecedented and unmatched.

If he couldn't even achieve this, then his hundreds of years of life would be in vain.

In a harmonious and warm atmosphere, the Jiang family finished their meal.

Jiang Jianjun, in high spirits, drank a bit too much and was helped into the inner room by Zhang Mei to rest.

Then Zhang Mei went to chat with Jiang Aiqin and helped her settle into a room.

Jiang Feng was left with nothing to do.

Since he had nothing to do, Jiang Feng dialed Lü Shaguang's number.

"Hello, boss, what made you think of calling me? Do you have any instructions?" Lü Shaguang asked excitedly when he received the call.

"Why didn't you tell me about being injured?" Jiang Feng asked directly.

"Well..." Lü Shaguang hesitated for a moment and said, "Your parents didn't want me to tell you, fearing it would affect your studies."

Jiang Feng knew it was his parents who didn't want him to know.

He couldn't blame Lü Shaguang.

Jiang Feng's tone softened, "Alright, where are you? I'll come to you, and we can talk about this in person."

"Sure, I'm at the factory. Come over," Lü Shaguang said.

Jiang Feng immediately headed to the factory.

As soon as he arrived, Lü Shaguang, along with Tiger and the bearded man, came out to greet him.

Since Jiang Feng left last time, they had been guarding the factory, essentially acting as security personnel.

"Boss," Lü Shaguang greeted respectfully.

"Boss," Tiger and the bearded man also greeted.

"Mm," Jiang Feng nodded, noticing a red and swollen mark on Lü Shaguang's face, clearly from a punch.

Tiger and the bearded man, though not visibly injured, were limping, indicating they were more seriously hurt than Lü Shaguang.

"Did those people do this to you?" Jiang Feng asked.

"Yes, boss. Four of them came yesterday. One of them was a martial artist, very skilled. I couldn't beat him," Lü Shaguang said.

"Do you know who they are?" Jiang Feng asked.

"From what I know, they might be from the Lü family in Meilong City. The leader is called Lü Liangsheng, nicknamed Lü Monkey. He's a rising star in the Lü family and the one who planned this project," Lü Shaguang said.

"The Lü family!" Jiang Feng recalled that there was indeed a Lü family in Meilong City, but he hadn't paid much attention to them and didn't know their exact influence.

Jiang Feng thought for a moment and said, "This is our place. We can't let them run wild here. This matter can't be ignored. You must guard this place for me."

"Yes," Lü Shaguang said, "We won't let them succeed."

"Good."

Jiang Feng then took a tour around the factory. The workers were busy, and the place was thriving.

Seeing Jiang Feng, the workers greeted him with smiles.

Jiang Feng responded with a smile, enjoying the atmosphere.

"Everyone, thank you for your hard work. I hope you can all prosper with your diligent hands and live a good life," Jiang Feng called out.

"It's not hard."

"We're already satisfied working here."

"Yes, if it weren't for Little Feng, we wouldn't have such a good working environment."

"Mm, now that the work pressure is less, everyone is working harder. The factory's efficiency is improving daily, and we're all delighted."

"Exactly."

"Sigh, it's just a pity that someone wants to take over our factory. We don't know what will happen in the end. It's worrying."

"Little Feng, you've been to big cities and are smart. You must think of a way to keep our factory."

"Yes, we can't let anyone take our factory. It's our livelihood."

"Right, we can't just let it go."

The workers voiced their concerns, unwilling to let the factory be taken away.

Jiang Feng understood their feelings. For these workers who had never been far from home, they farmed during the busy season and worked during the off-season. This was their annual income for food, and they naturally didn't want it to be cut off.

Some were even relying on this work to earn life-saving money.

"Everyone, rest assured. I, Jiang Feng, promise you that as long as I'm here, this factory won't close. It will only get better, and you'll earn more money," Jiang Feng called out.

"Good, with Little Feng's words, we're relieved. Isn't that right, everyone?"

"Yes, we're relieved."

"Thank you, Little Feng."

"Little Feng is great, the pride of Wangpo Village."

"Nonsense, he's the pride of Qingzhu County, and in the future, he'll be the pride of the whole country."

"Hahaha, yes, exactly."

Everyone laughed happily.

"Lü Shaguang, did those people say when they'd come back?" Jiang Feng asked Lü Shaguang.

"They said they'd be back tomorrow," Lü Shaguang replied.

"Mm, I got it," Jiang Feng nodded.

Jiang Feng looked at the sky. It was too late to return to Meilong City today, and since the others were coming back tomorrow, he couldn't leave.

He planned to handle the matter at home before returning to Meilong City for school.

With this in mind, Jiang Feng called his homeroom teacher, Xia Qinghe.

"Hello, Qinghe, I have something to take care of these days. Can I take a few days off and not go to school tomorrow?" Jiang Feng asked.

"What's wrong? Did something big happen? Do you need my help?" Xia Qinghe's first concern was Jiang Feng's safety, which touched him slightly.

"No need, it's not a big deal. Just some issues at home that I need to handle," Jiang Feng said vaguely, not revealing the truth.

After all, even if he told Xia Qinghe, she couldn't help much, so there was no need.

"Alright, I'll grant you leave. Finish your business and come back to class quickly. We can't afford delays now," Xia Qinghe said.

"Thank you, Qinghe," Jiang Feng thanked her.

"You're welcome," Xia Qinghe said.

Then Jiang Feng called Cheng Shaoqing, telling her he wouldn't be back today and for her to be careful at home alone.

Cheng Shaoqing said she would be home tonight because her mother's illness seemed to have worsened, and she wasn't allowed near her.

Jiang Feng knew she was hinting at the treatment, so he assured her he wouldn't forget to prepare the medicine.

Only then did Cheng Shaoqing feel at ease.

After hanging up, Jiang Feng instructed Lü Shaguang, "You all stay at the factory tonight. I'm afraid they might come and cause trouble."

"Mm, we've already decided to stay tonight," Lü Shaguang said.

"Good, I'll head back and come over early tomorrow," Jiang Feng said.

Lü Shaguang and the others saw Jiang Feng off, and he drove away.

...

Back home, Jiang Jianjun had sobered up and was sitting in the courtyard, silently pondering.

Seeing Jiang Feng return, he asked, "Little Feng, did you go to the factory?"

"Mm, just got back," Jiang Feng nodded.

"You know everything?" Jiang Jianjun asked again.

"Yes, I know everything. You don't need to hide it from me. I'll take care of it," Jiang Feng said.

"Sigh, it's not that we didn't want to tell you. One, we were afraid it would affect your studies. Two, those people are wealthy and powerful. We can't afford to provoke them," Jiang Jianjun sighed.

"So what if they're wealthy and powerful? There's still law and order in this world. They wouldn't dare to act recklessly, or I won't let them off," Jiang Feng said fiercely.

"Maybe we shouldn't insist. Let's give them the factory. They promised a substantial compensation, enough for us to live on," Jiang Jianjun said.

"No, absolutely not. Dad, have you thought about the workers? If we give up the factory, we'll be fine, but what will they eat and drink?" Jiang Feng said firmly.

"I know, I'm more worried about them than you are. But I'm also afraid they might get hurt because of this, which would be even worse," Jiang Jianjun said. "I was thinking, maybe we could take the money and start another business. We wouldn't leave them idle."

Jiang Feng was slightly taken aback. He had misunderstood his father. His father had thought of the most secure way.

But various unexpected events couldn't be ruled out. If they couldn't find new work, wouldn't they be cursed?

So the factory had to be kept.