Chapter 219

During the meeting two days ago, it was Mu Qinghuan who suggested that Lin Meng lead everyone to prosper together.

At the time, she thought it was a good thing and that everyone would be grateful to him. But what happened today made her truly realize how naive she had been. Her private conversation with Lin Meng the other day had only been a preliminary idea. Yet, just hearing wind of it, these people had already exposed their ugly true colors.

If it were actually implemented, who knew what they would turn into?

The land here nourished crops, but it also bred the most pragmatic and ruthless scheming. Poverty alleviation must start with the mind; some poverty is etched into the very bones. Mu Qinghuan had heard her father say this many times, but only today did she truly grasp its meaning.

Seeing Mu Qinghuan’s apologetic expression, Lin Meng offered a faint smile. "Secretary Mu, there’s no need to apologize. Just don’t force me to do that kind of thing again."

Mu Qinghuan didn’t say a word, merely nodding silently.

Ji Liyang, who was standing to the side, couldn’t help but ask, "Mengzi, what are we going to do now that they’ve taken their land back? Will it affect your business?"

Lin Meng waved his hand dismissively. "Don’t worry. If there’s one thing we’re not short of around here, it’s land. If I can’t lease it in Taohua Village, there are plenty of other villages. It won’t affect me much."

Wang Wei walked over and gave Lin Meng’s shoulder a firm pat. "Mengzi, I believe in you! With your skills, you’ll definitely make these people regret this!"

Li Wanrong also spoke up gently. "Xiaomeng, don’t take it to heart. These people just can’t stand seeing others do well. As long as we have a clear conscience, that’s all that matters!"

"I understand, Stepmom!" Lin Meng nodded, feeling a wave of warmth in his heart.

Watching this scene, Mu Qinghuan couldn’t help but feel moved. Although Lin Meng was just a village local, she had to admit he possessed remarkable vision and broad-mindedness.

"Village Chief Lin, I was wrong about what happened before. From now on, I’ll make sure to consult with you more about village matters." Mu Qinghuan’s impression of Lin Meng had completely changed. After a brief hesitation, she took the initiative to extend a hand toward him.

Lin Meng was momentarily stunned. It was worth noting that this village secretary was a lesbian. One could only imagine how much courage it took for her to make such a gesture toward a man. At the same time, this proved that she had completely accepted him.

"Sounds good, Secretary Mu." Naturally, Lin Meng wasn’t going to deny her this respect, and he reached out to shake her hand.

However, the moment their hands touched, Mu Qinghuan’s body gave a slight tremble, and she instinctively pulled her hand back.

Lin Meng didn’t mind. He chatted with the group for a little while longer before they all went their separate ways to attend to their own business.

When Lin Meng returned home with his stepmom and saw that she was still a bit angry about what had just happened, he comforted her, "Stepmom, that’s just how the villagers are. Don’t dwell on it. We just need to live our own lives well."

Li Wanrong let out a soft sigh. "I just feel that after this incident, everyone else in the village is going to treat our family like enemies."

Lin Meng replied unconcernedly, "Stepmom, if they want to be enemies, let them! We’re making our own money and living our own lives. We don’t depend on their charity to put food on the table.

"Besides, if anyone in Taohua Village ever tries to bully you, I promise I’ll make them regret it!"

Li Wanrong’s heart fluttered, and she looked at Lin Meng with eyes full of tender affection. The sense of security from being protected gave her an indescribable feeling.

"Xiaomeng, Wanrong, are you two alright?"

Just as Lin Meng and Li Wanrong were talking, Pan Qiaolian’s full-figured silhouette hurried inside. Her forehead was beaded with a thin layer of sweat, and her hair was slightly disheveled. She had clearly jogged all the way there.

"Qiaolian, what brings you here?" Li Wanrong asked in surprise.

Pan Qiaolian walked up to them, her ample chest heaving violently. "I just got back from the fields. I heard from the villagers that people were causing trouble at your house, so I rushed over to check on you."

"It’s already been resolved, Qiaolian." Lin Meng smiled and gave a brief recount of what had just happened.

Pan Qiaolian breathed a sigh of relief after hearing the story. "That’s good. These people are getting more and more ridiculous. Even if they’re jealous of you making money, they shouldn’t act like this!"

"Sigh, who could have expected them to act like this?" Li Wanrong sighed, her mood still quite gloomy.

"Wanrong, don’t think too much about it..." Pan Qiaolian offered her comfort, and the two women fell into a conversation.

Lin Meng listened from the side, having no intention of interfering.

After chatting for about seven or eight minutes, Li Wanrong needed to use the restroom. She excused herself to Pan Qiaolian and turned to head out.

Watching her walk away, Pan Qiaolian seized the opportunity to lean in close to Lin Meng. She lowered her voice and said, "Xiaomeng, I actually came over because I have something very important to tell you."

"What is it?" Lin Meng looked at her, puzzled.

Pan Qiaolian glanced left and right to ensure no one was eavesdropping before whispering, "Mengqing is ready. She asked me to let you know that you should go see her tonight."

Hearing this, Lin Meng’s eyes instantly lit up, and his heartbeat involuntarily sped up a few beats.

Zhou Mengqing!

Just thinking of her alluring body made Lin Meng’s entire body run hot. Ever since the time she discovered his affair with Pan Qiaolian, Zhou Mengqing had offered to sleep with him too. Unfortunately, she had happened to be on her period at the time, so the matter had been delayed until now.

"She’s really ready?" Lin Meng swallowed hard, his voice a bit dry.

Pan Qiaolian nodded, a teasing smile playing on her face. "Mhm. She specifically asked me to come tell you. Just go straight to her house at eight o’clock tonight."

Lin Meng nodded in anticipation. "Alright, got it. I’ll definitely be there tonight."

Pan Qiaolian gave him an ambiguous smile and leaned in close to his ear, whispering softly, "Xiaomeng, you have to put on a good performance tonight. That woman Mengqing might look gentle and demure, but deep down, she’s way sluttier than me. You have to thoroughly conquer her so she’ll be obedient to you from now on."

Those words instantly ignited the burning heat within Lin Meng’s body. Zhou Mengqing’s ripe figure, the seductive charm in her eyes, and her thirsty, wanton demeanor all rushed into his mind at once.

Lin Meng felt himself burning up, his Adam’s apple bobbing a few times. "I’ll do my best."

Hearing this, Pan Qiaolian giggled and gave his crotch a squeeze, intentionally scraping her thumb over the tip. "With a tool as impressive as yours, I’m sure you won’t have any problems. I’ll be waiting for the good news tomorrow."

Lin Meng sucked in a breath of cold air at the pleasurable sensation, instantly unable to stop himself from getting hard. Now that he thought about it, it had been quite a while since he last slept with Pan Qiaolian. Remembering the wetness and tightness of her body, he genuinely felt a bit of longing.

Noticing his reaction, Pan Qiaolian winked seductively and laughed. "This thing is certainly energetic. Couldn’t hold it in that fast, huh?

"But I won’t tire you out. You need to save up all your strength to unleash on Mengqing’s belly. It’d be best if you make that slut unable to even get out of bed tomorrow!"