Reborn at 80: From Village Scoundrel to Billionaire

It was quiet for a full minute.

When Ouyang Dayong and the other six people were almost unable to breathe...

Liu Bei finally opened his mouth, "Okay. I'll go!"

"real?"

"Very good!"

"I knew Comrade Liu Bei wouldn't just stand by and watch someone die!"

Upon hearing this, Ouyang Dayong was overjoyed and immediately grabbed Liu Bei's hands and shook them.

The other five villagers from Ouyang Village were also moved to tears.

"But before we go, I need to set a rule!"

Liu Bei suddenly emphasized.

"As long as Comrade Liu Bei can come to our village and help us get rid of this scourge, just tell us what you want!" Ouyang Dayong patted his chest and assured him.

"Yes, Comrade Liu Bei, just name your conditions!"

"We'll agree to anything you can do!"

"That's right, go ahead and make your request. What is it?"

……

Liu Bei glanced at the six villagers and said, enunciating each word clearly, "I'll take half of the Red Dog we killed!"

"Half? That much?"

As soon as this word comes out,

The six villagers from the Ouyang family started discussing it amongst themselves.

Su Dashan pulled Liu Bei aside and said in a low voice, "Xiao Bei, isn't what you're doing a bit like taking advantage of someone in distress? It's not appropriate, is it?"

"Taking advantage of someone in distress?" Liu Bei shrugged. "Did I?"

"No?" Su Dashan asked back.

Liu Bei looked at his brother-in-law and said seriously, "Big Brother, you need to understand one thing. They're talking about a super-large Red Dog Clan."

"Don't you know what a red dog is?"

"That's a jackal!"

As the old saying goes, among jackals, wolves, tigers, and leopards, the jackal ranks first!

"I risked my life to help them get rid of the jackals!"

"I risked my life for just half of the red dog. Is that too much to ask?"

"I personally think it's not excessive at all!"

"Of course, if they feel it's not appropriate, they don't have to ask me to come and help!"

"It's not like I absolutely have to go and help!"

"That's true, but I always feel—" Before Su Dashan could finish speaking, Liu Bei interrupted, "Dashan-ge, I'm not one of those ancient so-called saints. I'm just an ordinary person! Saints can go without food and drink, but they still seek fame and fortune. I'm just an ordinary person, not even as good as a saint. I don't seek fame, so why is it inappropriate for me to seek some profit? Don't you think so?"

Su Dashan: "..."

After hearing Liu Bei's words, he fell into deep thought.

Su Tianshui's eyes lit up.

Although he hadn't received much formal education,

But having lived for decades, he still understands some of life's principles.

Liu Bei, a mere junior, has such a clear understanding of the ways of the world; he's quite remarkable.

This kid's got some skills.

My daughter Yuehe has an exceptionally sharp eye.

Not bad, not bad.

That's really great.

In no time, the more he looked at his son-in-law Liu Bei, the more pleasing he became to the eye, and the more he liked him.

He said, "Xiao Bei is right. Let's do as he says. If the people of Ouyang Village don't agree, then forget it. We're not from their village; we have no responsibility or obligation to help them!"

"..." Su Dashan hesitated for a moment, then nodded. "Okay. I understand. I'll listen to Xiao Bei!"

After listening to what the three men—father-in-law, son-in-law, and village head—saw each other, shook their heads, and remained silent.

They are only in charge of Sujia Village, not Ouyang Village.

They were already being very kind by introducing Liu Bei to the people of Ouyang Village.

As for what Liu Bei wants to do, they have no right to interfere.

They don't have that right either.

after all--

Liu Bei's surname is Liu, not Su. He's not from Sujia Village, so it's none of their business.

They did the work; whether it succeeded or not was none of their business.

So I stood aside and waited quietly.

Time passed by,

A full five minutes passed.

Liu Beicai spoke again, "Have you reached an agreement? If so, give me a straight answer. Yes or no?"

After exchanging glances for a moment, Ouyang Dayong and the others said, "Okay. Half it is. We agree!"

"Words are no proof. We need a written agreement as evidence!" Liu Bei offered.

"Huh? Isn't that unnecessary?" A villager from Ouyang Village raised his eyebrows, thinking that Liu Bei didn't trust them.

"Yes, we're all from the same village. You're showing a lack of trust in us!" Another villager from Ouyang Village said, somewhat dissatisfied.

"Comrade Liu Bei, we won't lie to you!"

"Yes, it's unnecessary to put it in black and white!"

……

Upon hearing this, Liu Bei smiled faintly.

I don't believe you for a second.

In my past life, how many times did I go back on my word after making a verbal promise?

He is a reborn person.

I'm not some clueless idiot, how could I possibly fall for that?

"No. I only trust written documents. If you're unwilling to write them down, I can only apologize!"

Liu Bei shook his head, unwilling to agree.

"Liu Bei, you—"

A villager from Ouyang Village was instantly enraged, but Ouyang Dayong immediately stopped him, looking at Liu Bei with a forced smile, "Comrade Liu Bei, are you really going to do this?"

"Yes. It has to be done this way. Responsibilities and obligations must be clearly defined! Otherwise, we won't be able to explain ourselves later. It's not good for you, and it's not good for me personally! It's better to write everything down!"

Liu Bei's tone and attitude were very firm.

"Well—" Ouyang Dayong hesitated.

The other villagers from Ouyang Village were even more furious.

"Liu Bei, we've come all this way, and this is how you treat us? That's a bit much!"

"Exactly. We said we'd give you half, and we'll give you half. Why go through all that trouble? It's unnecessary!"

"By doing this, you're clearly showing a lack of trust in us. What's the point if you don't even have basic human trust?"

"Yes, what does it mean?"

……

Several villagers from Ouyang Village started complaining about Liu Bei, one after another.

Su Tianshui's expression darkened.

He growled in a low, menacing voice, "Shut your stinking mouths, all of you!"

"This is my Su Family Village, not your Ouyang Village! Who gave you the right to be so insolent?"

"Say it again, and get the hell out of here!"

"Uncle is right!" Su Dashan originally thought that Liu Bei's suggestion of half was inappropriate, but after listening to the villagers of Ouyang Village, his attitude immediately changed.

Judging from the words of several villagers in Chong Ouyang Village, they are not the kind of people who can keep their promises.

If I actually go to help, they might change their minds later.

So he immediately chimed in, "Ouyang Dayong, you need to understand one thing. The danger is in your Ouyang Village, not our Su Family Village. Right now, your Ouyang Village is the one actively asking Xiao Bei to help deal with Red Dog!"

"It wasn't Xiao Bei who asked you for it!"

"Since you're asking someone for a favor, you should have the proper attitude!"

"You guys haven't even done anything for me yet, and you're already attacking my brother-in-law like this?"

"Based on this point alone, I seriously doubt whether you'll still keep your promise and give him half after my brother-in-law helps you get rid of Red Dog."

The village party secretary originally intended to stand by and watch, leaving everything to Liu Bei and the villagers of Ouyang Village to negotiate.

But now it seems he has no choice but to speak out.