America: The neighbor's wife is so incredibly hospitable!

Miller Farm and Sunset Creek Farm were destined to be sleepless that night.

Reynolds looked at the mess on the ground: a shocking pool of blood at the bottom of the steps, a crushed oil drum next to the barn, and countless bullet holes in the wall.

Even he, a veteran policeman who was used to violence, couldn't help but gasp in shock.

"Four people? They might even be armed with automatic weapons?"

Reynolds looked at Chen An, who was sitting next to the ambulance treating a scrape on the back of his hand, which he had gotten while climbing the roof.

"You actually chased them all away? And seriously injured three of them?"

"Self-defense, Sheriff."

Chen An said calmly, "They poured gasoline on me. If we hadn't stopped them in time, I'd probably be burned to death by now."

"I know it was self-defense." Reynolds threw the cigarette butt on the ground and crushed it out with his toe.

"I've seen the surveillance footage. Those guys... are professionals. Their skills and equipment are not those of a local gang."

He leaned closer to Chen An and lowered his voice.

"We found the wounded in a broken-down bread truck a few miles away."

"They've lost too much blood and can't run anymore. One of them has already given in to get a reduced sentence."

A ruthless glint flashed in Reynolds' eyes.

"They've revealed the middleman. Although they haven't directly accused Smith yet, it's only a matter of time before they follow the trail."

"This time it's a felony of attempted murder by hiring someone and arson. That Smith won't even get bail this time."

Chen An nodded.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Sheriff. I don't want to see this kind of trash on my turf anymore."

"Don't worry. Even God couldn't save him this time."

Reynolds patted Chen An on the shoulder. "Get some rest, hero. Also... it's best not to leave town until this case is closed."

………………

Five o'clock in the morning.

The police cars and ambulances were finally all removed.

The sky began to lighten.

Inside the cabin, only Chen An and Sarah remained once again.

Despite having gone through a fierce battle, neither of them felt sleepy.

It was a sense of relief at surviving a disaster, but also an extreme emptiness and longing after the adrenaline had subsided.

"install……"

Sarah closed the door, turned around, and looked intently at Chen An sitting on the sofa.

"I want to... take a shower."

Her voice trembled slightly as she began to unbutton the shirt that smelled of gunpowder.

"Together."

Chen An stood up, walked over, picked her up in his arms, and carried her towards the bathroom.

Hot water sprayed down.

The small bathroom was steamy.

Sarah clung tightly to Chen An, her fingers stroking his strong back and the tiny scratches.

"You are my hero..."

She murmured to herself and offered a passionate, fervent kiss.

This time, there were no reservations, no tricks.

It's just the most primal expression and the desire to confirm each other's existence.

As the water flowed, the two bodies became entangled.

This war over money, land, and desire finally came to a temporary, perfect end before dawn.

………………

three days later.

Big news has broken in Whitefish.

Smith, the general manager of Red Rock Development Company, is suspected of multiple counts of commercial bribery.

He was arrested by the FBI and state police while attempting to flee to Canada on charges of illegally employing a hitman and arson.

Hongyan Company's stock price plummeted by half overnight, the so-called resort project came to a complete standstill, and it subsequently declared bankruptcy and liquidation.

Without Smith, that troublemaker.

The development rights for Sunset Creek and the surrounding land naturally fell to the only competitor.

It is in the hands of the newly established joint venture between Chen An and Robert White.

At the signing ceremony.

Chen An, dressed in a brand-new custom-made suit, stood radiantly under the flashing lights, with Sarah, his "personal assistant," holding his hand.

Although the secret worth two hundred million US dollars has not been fully revealed, it has already turned into real shares and say in Chen An's hands.

"Mr. Chen, as the biggest winner this time, do you have anything to say?" The reporter handed him the microphone.

Chen An glanced at Sarah, who looked blissfully happy beside him, and then thought of the wasabi that was still growing wildly in the farm's greenhouse, and Zeus, who was at home munching on a steak.

He faced the camera and gave a subtle smile that had a distinctly Eastern charm.

"I'm just an ordinary farmer."

"I just want to farm my land well, raise my cattle well, and take care of my...neighbors."

"Of course, I have fine wine if anyone wants to come as a guest. But if someone comes with a hunting rifle..."

A sharp glint flashed in Chen An's eyes.

"Then please be prepared to stay and be used as fertilizer."

………………

In Montana in autumn, golden leaves carpet the streets.

In the VIP room of Hudson Associates, the largest law firm in Whitefish.

Chen An put down the expensive Montblanc pen in his hand and signed his name in a flamboyant style on the last page of a thick stack of documents: An Chen.

Robert White, who was sitting opposite him, also signed his name, stood up with a smile, and extended his right hand.

"Congratulations, partner."

Robert pointed to the newly signed contract on the table.

"From today onwards, Aurora Mining and Water Resources Development Company is officially established. You hold 60% of the non-dilutable shares."

"Congratulations to you too, Robert."

Chen An grasped the old gentleman's hand and felt the weight of the capitalist world.

"This might be the most profitable deal you've ever made in your life."

Although formal mining has not yet begun, according to business practice, as the major shareholder with core resource land and water rights.

Chen An received a signing bonus and advance payment, which was not only used to improve his life but also to stabilize the morale of the troops.

Robert handed him a check.

It said: $500,000.00.

Half a million dollars.

In this era (around 2023), in a low-cost state like Montana, this is a huge sum of money that could instantly make any ordinary person financially free.

"I will gradually transfer the remaining funds for equipment purchases and operating costs into the company account."

Robert straightened his suit. "Chen, enjoy your victory."

"Also... now that I'm a boss, it's time to change my clothes."

"Driving that smoke-belching Ford F-150 to negotiate a deal worth hundreds of millions, while it might be unique, is rather impolite."

That's exactly what I was thinking.

Chen An put away the check, a relaxed smile playing on his lips.

………………

I walked out of the law firm.

Sarah, who had been waiting at the door with sweaty palms, immediately came to greet them.

She was dressed very elegantly today, in a dark blue business suit, which she had specially bought in town for today's signing ceremony.

"An... how is it? Did you sign it?" she asked cautiously, afraid that this was just a dream.

Chen An didn't say anything, but simply took out the check for five hundred thousand US dollars from his pocket and waved it in front of her.

"Our first stop is the bank."