Who wants to take the civil service exam after being reborn?

Chapter 680 Family Destroyed, Life Ends or Not? (Bonus Chapter for Silver Level 98 Cards)
Chen didn't ask for the Shi family's address, but based on experience, it should be easy to find.

First, it should be very close to the fishpond.

Secondly, his house must be the tallest and most magnificent in the entire village.

This is the shallow thinking of those who "think of the county town as a place of swords, guns, and cannons." It's like some people who like to wear a big gold chain around their necks, using the most blatant material possessions to declare their success.

In fact, building a house that far surpasses those of the neighbors is like publicly declaring that I possess wealth and connections that you do not have, and that I hope you will be more polite and respectful when you speak to me, because I am the king of this area!
That's why he's only fit to live in a county town. His lack of cultural expression would be looked down upon even if he went to Guangzhou, the provincial capital.

If they went to the capital, Shanghai, they would be met with a barrage of "chill why did" looks that would be directed right at their heads.

However, Committee Member Chen did not intend to discuss "architectural art" with the other party today.

After walking about 500 meters along the path by the fishpond, a house suddenly came into view.

It has five floors, covered with snow-white ceramic tiles, and has a huge iron gate painted vermilion. It looks very grand, but after being rusted, it has a bit of a rustic, knock-off feel. There are also two stone lions on the left and right sides of the gate.

Among the low, simple houses around him, he looked like a nouveau riche in a formal suit barging into the fields.

"Sigh, I really do need to read more books."

Chen shook his head and pushed the door open to enter.

Two cars were parked in the yard: a Highlander covered in mud and a relatively clean Mercedes-Benz E-Class. In the corner, two large, sleek black dogs barked wildly at the stranger.

Everything about it actually felt quite right: the layout of the house, the Highlander and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, the big black dog in the yard…

Perhaps the aesthetic appreciation of weapons and artillery in county towns has never improved, so much so that this kind of "scenery" can still be seen at the grassroots level in 2025.

"Call me Mao!"

Soon, a man came out of the house; it was his youngest son, Shi Zuobiao.

When Shi Zuobiao saw Chen Zhe, he was taken aback for a moment.

Because he recognized the young man who was smiling at him, and the crew-cut man standing in front of him.

"What are you here for?"

Perhaps because he was at home, he felt emboldened and asked Chen Zhe with a cocky look, tilting his head and leaning to the side.

“I am Mao Jiashun’s grandson. I wanted to take the old folks to another place for the Spring Festival, but they couldn’t bear to leave the fishpond, so I came here to solve this problem.”

Mao Jiashun is his maternal grandfather's name. Director Chen's tone was as gentle as ever, revealing no emotion.

However, this kind of face can also create a "misconception" that makes the other party think that he is easy to bully.

"Who?"

At that moment, another head poked out from the second floor.

"Big brother."

Shi Zuobiao raised his head, his tone full of mockery: "Old Mao's grandson from the west of the village said he wanted to resolve the fishpond issue."

Finally seeing Chen's young face clearly, he realized that this kid was young and inexperienced, and his words carried little weight.

"Oh."

The person on the second floor responded and then wobbled downstairs in slippers.

According to Mao Xintong, the eldest son of the Shi family is named Shi Zuoying, and he runs a sand pit at the dock. It is estimated that this Highlander is his car.

The appearance of the hawk is also very "classic".

He was in his forties, but not very tall. He was thick-waisted and had no visible neck. He had dark skin, a shaved head, and a notch scar on the corner of his mouth, as if he had been chopped up years ago.

He walks differently than normal people; he always raises his arms, swinging them like a gorilla.

Chen thought to himself, "How come this whole family seems to be such a loser?"

"How are you going to solve this?"

Shi Zuoying had probably just finished eating; he was chewing on a toothpick as he looked Chen up and down.

However, he did not call out Chen's name.

This already shows that Shizuo Taka is just a local tyrant who can't get out of the well.

Although Director Chen is not a big shot, he might not be recognized in other provinces, but within the province, city-level leaders and entrepreneurs would probably recognize his face.

After all, they are all members of the Provincial Political Consultative Conference.

If you can't recognize them, it's highly likely they're within the other party's circle of interests, and there's no need to get involved at that level.

"What else can we do? Your family took over our fishpond for no reason, so of course we have to return it." Chen said in a calm yet firm tone.

"Indifferent" describes his mood.

"Tough" is his attitude.

He didn't have time to pretend to be weak while actually being strong—he first adopted a humble attitude, offered conditions for "peace," and after being ridiculed by the other party, he then launched a counterattack and punished them.

Committee Member Chen directly ordered, "My grandmother said that your family has illegally occupied 1.2 meters of land, and I want you to return it today."

"and."

Chen emphasized: "We also need to repair the embankment along the boundary line."

However, when Shi Zuoying and Shi Zuobiao heard this, a look of bewilderment flashed across their faces.

It seems hard to get used to someone talking to you like that.

After a moment, Shi Zuobiao finally reacted, pointing at Chen and cursing, "You disgrace your whole family! Who the hell do you think you are, acting so arrogantly in front of us? Believe me, I'll chop you to death later..."

Shi Zuoying also spat out the toothpick, staring intently at Chen, his lip gaping open.

Chen Zhe wasn't afraid at all. He even patiently waited until Shi Zuobiao finished cursing before frowning and saying seriously:

“I could have taken action without informing you, but considering that the Chinese New Year is approaching and we are neighbors, I didn’t want to push things too far and wanted to maintain harmony.”

"live……"

Shi Zuobiao was about to curse again when Shi Zuoying interrupted him.

He had indeed worked in places like docks and sand pits, and had seen some ruthless people. He had also heard some harsh words during the fierce battles, but they were all mixed with national curses like "fuck your mother".

This is the first time I've seen such a "refined" threat, perhaps even a desire to preserve harmony from too much bloodshed? But there's also a strange chill in my heart.

It looks real.

"Explain yourself clearly!"

"Serving as an eagle," asked the servant.

"I need to see your family members start construction before 2 p.m.

Committee Member Chen didn't bother with him, calmly stating his bottom line before leaving.

What if we don't start construction?

"Serving Eagle shouted from behind."

Committee Member Chen stopped and slowly turned around. He spoke slowly and clearly, as if delivering a verdict: "Whether your family is ruined or you die depends on how many evil deeds you have committed before."

Shi Zuoying felt a chill run down his spine, a cold sensation shooting from his tailbone to the top of his head.

This young man, who suddenly appeared and then left, seemed like a messenger who came to take one's soul.

But there is still a chance.

A way out has been given.

……

When they returned to their maternal grandparents' house, their maternal grandparents thought that their grandson had really gone for a walk to digest his food, and they called out to Chen to come into the main room to eat fruit.

Chen obediently picked up the tangerines, took out his phone to browse the news, and chatted with his uncles occasionally.

Two o'clock arrived quickly.

Ma Haijun, who had been gathering information, returned and whispered, "There's no movement from the fishpond."

"Oh."

Chen stood up, stretched, and walked with a smile to an empty room, locking it as he went.

In this situation, if it's someone who hasn't been immersed in the system...

Their first reaction would probably be to take their identification, find the county leaders of Dongyuan or the city leaders of Heyuan, explain the situation, and then launch a heavy crackdown on the Shi family.

Perhaps it can shatter this "county town's swords and cannons".

However, overall, this approach is rather low-class and leaves one indebted to others.

Committee member Chen, who truly embodies the artistic beauty of the application of power, sought to have city leaders in Heyuan and county leaders in Dongyuan proactively contact him.

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(Goodnight, everyone, and thanks to 98cal.)
(End of this chapter)