Original subtitles

Brother Yu

You must not have anything happen to you

If something happens to you

How will we go on living?

This touch

This scent

Testing a cadre with this?

Who can withstand this?

Fainted

Qianqian

Liu Yu

Probably fainted from hunger due to injury

Hurry to the kitchen

Get the last piece of steamed bun

Feed it to him

Hurry

Brother Yu

Eat quickly

You'll have strength after eating

In this famine year

Food is very scarce

The two sisters

Gave me their last food

Completely unaware

That they themselves would starve

They're so good

Too bad the original couldn't protect them

Since I'm here, I'll settle down

Then I

On behalf of the original

Will take good care of them

Let them live well

Detected strong will to survive

Favorability system forcibly bound

Binding target

Song Qing

Song Qian

This is

The golden finger for transmigrating into a book

System

Now there's hope

System

Quickly introduce your functions

As long as the host

Continuously improves

The favorability of the bound target

Rewards can be obtained

Helping the host

Survive the famine year

Looks like I have to survive here

We must build a good relationship with these two educated youths.

Build a good relationship.

I'll go.

What is this thing?

It tastes so bad.

Sorry, Brother Yu.

This is the only food at home.

The only food left.

I didn't do anything.

This girl was scared like that.

The original body's rogue persona.

Is really deeply ingrained.

Get up.

This.

For you to eat.

Brother Yu.

You should eat it instead.

You're being so kind?

You wouldn't.

Have other conditions, would you?

Who?

It seems.

Changing attitude too quickly isn't good either.

Easily breaks character.

Such terrible-tasting food.

And you dare give it to me to eat?

Looking for a beating, huh?

If I tell you to eat, you eat.

What are you babbling about?

Eat.

We'll eat.

Sis.

Fine, we'll eat.

Eat big mouthfuls.

In famine years, food is scarce.

It seems.

We need to think of other ways.

Otherwise.

All three of us will starve to death here.

There really is nothing.

This is literally.

Bare walls, nothing in the house.

Detected host encountering a crisis.

Reward: one Newbie Survival Kit.

Contains 10 catties of coarse rice.

One basket of wild vegetables.

Ouch.

Stupid system.

There's a newbie kit.

Why didn't you say so earlier?

You didn't ask.

Learning to talk back now?

Do you believe me?

Brother Yu

Song Qian

What are you doing here?

Brother Yu

Back when we were at the educated youth point

The shed collapsed, we had nowhere to stay

And we were targeted by Zhao Dalong

It was you who saved us

in our moment of life or death

I have nothing to repay you with

I want to give myself to you

Song Qian

You

Liu Yu

What are you doing?

Last time you peeked at us bathing

Now, while I'm away

You sneakily touched my sister's hand

Liu Yu

You really had ill intentions

I

And also

Where did you get

all these things?

Brother Yu

Where did you get

these things?

This stuff?

I hid it

secretly before

You're lying

Last time Zhao Dalong

beat you half to death

Your house was ransacked

completely clean

If you had these things

Could you have hidden them?

Song Qing senses something off

Trust level decreases

Song Qing's favorability -10

Current: -30

Song Qing

Listen to me

These things were obtained legitimately

Absolutely not stolen or robbed

Sis

Don't be like that with Brother Yu

Is the hostility that strong?

He saved us.

And

he even helps us pay

120 jin of public grain every month.

Zhao Dalong relies on

his identity as the village head's son

to forcibly collect

60 jin of grain per person monthly.

He even wanted to snatch

the two beautiful educated youths.

He beat and cursed the original body.

But I have a system now.

When he comes next time,

I'll teach him a lesson.

Main Mission Released.

Ensure the target individuals

Song Qing and Song Qian

receive stable shelter

and survival guarantees.

Mission Requirements:

Successfully pay next month's public grain

and increase target's favorability.

Mission Reward:

One lottery draw.

100 Survival Points.

If mission fails,

the system will hibernate.

Damn.

Hibernate?

No way out at all.

Liu Yu,

you bastard!

Get the hell out here!

Zhao Dalong.

What are you doing here?

What am I doing?

I'm here to deliver grain.

Consider the grain my gift to you.

Tonight, you let those two

have a drink with me.

In the future, benefits

won't be short for you.

Just this bit of grain?

It's not even enough to fill a tooth gap.

And you still want to spend the night with

two beauties?

Wishful thinking.

Fine.

So you agree then.

Liu Yu

How do you still have food?

So you planned this all along

To sell us out to Zhao Dalong

Sister

Wait, I'll hold him off

You run, quick!

Where do you think you're going?

This whole village is my turf

Be a good girl and come sleep with me

Wait

What?

Not enough for you?

Liu Yu

Don't forget how you

got down on your knees

and kowtowed to me

begging for food

You two know what?

He once kowtowed to me

just like a dog

Don't you dare talk about Brother Yu like that

What's it to you?

Who here can control me?

I can't

But someone can

Village Chief

What are you doing here?

Dad

Liu Yu

You dare kick me?

I'm hitting you for a reason

If you dare speak of them again

I'll beat you to death today

What are you doing?

I'll go to the commune tomorrow

and report you for harassment

persecuting educated youth

Let's see if your dad

can cover it all up

Liu Yu

Liu Yu

Fine

Next month's grain is due

I bet you won't have it

I'll starve all three of you

Brother Yu

Thank you for saving me and my sister

Liu Yu drove Zhao Dalong away

Could it be

Didn't plan to sell us out

Sisters' affection increased by 10

Total affection of both targets

Reached 25

Reward: one lottery draw

Host, draw immediately?

Draw now

Congratulations, host

Obtained 10 jin of premium rice

One jar of sesame oil

One pack of salt

Salt and sesame oil

In this famine year

Extremely precious

Feed them

Can quickly

Increase affection

Come

Come

Eat up

Try my cooking

I've never eaten

Porridge this delicious

Sis

Hurry, eat, it's really good

Look

On top

There's oil floating

Really tastes good?

Try it and you'll know

Don't touch me

Even if I, Song Qing, go out

Starve to death on the roadside

I won't eat your stuff

Fine

Eat or not, up to you

I'll eat myself

Sis

So fragrant

Really delicious

Want to try?

Since

You want me to eat

I'll reluctantly

Take a bite

Ah

So fragrant

Song Qing's affection increased by 20

Current 15

Song Qian's affection increased by five

Current thirty-five

Target favorability increased

Reward host

Basic carpentry skill

Wow

So much carpentry knowledge

With this skill

Couldn't I make

any wooden item?

Take a look

Liu Yu Furniture Factory officially opens

Want something?

We've got it all

Xiao Yu

This craftsmanship is good

When did you learn it?

Just figured it out myself

Uncle Zhang

Look at this chair

Trade you five eggs for it

Deal?

The craftsmanship is indeed good

Deal

Anyway

Eggs aren't a staple food

Save it for me

I'll go back and get something to trade

Hey

Save some for us too

We'll also go back

Save that one for me

We'll also go back

Waiting for you guys

Hey Uncle Zhang

Xiao Yu

Hmm

Eggs

Yours

Alright Uncle Zhang

Stool

Mine

Alright

Deal

Ah

Xiao Yu

I want these two

Alright, no problem

They're all yours

Come again when you're free

Brother Yu

When did you learn carpentry?

How come I didn't know about it?

Hmph.

What's the big deal?

There's a lot you don't know.

A whole lot more.

With me around,

I guarantee that from now on,

you won't have to suffer any grievances.

Brother Yu,

you're the best.

Song Qian's favorability +5.

Current: 40.

Song Qing's favorability +5.

Current: 20.

Hmm.

Damn.

This kid actually managed

to earn so much grain.

No way.

I've got to tell Brother Long.

This little bit of stuff

is still far from

the 120 jin of public grain.

No good.

Need to think of a faster way to make money.

Let's try drawing again.

Current Favorability:

Song Qian: 40.

Song Qing: 20.

Total: 60.

Eligible for lottery.

System,

lottery draw.

Congratulations! You've obtained:

High-Quality, High-Yield Mushroom Cultivation Kit.

Short harvest period.

High yield.

Delicious flavor.

Mushrooms!

This is a rare find.

In the city,

they'll definitely fetch a high price.

Hey.

Water them.

Here, like this.

Give them a pat.

Liu Yu,

what are you doing with all this?

Oh, come on.

You, an educated youth,

actually don't recognize mushrooms?

This,

this is a treasure that can fetch big money.

Just wait and see.

Wow,

you actually grew them for real.

Brother Yu,

you're amazing!

These mushrooms,

you really grew them out.

Impressive, right?

Tomorrow, we'll go to the county town

and sell all these mushrooms.

Once we make money,

I'll buy you all something tasty.

Hey,

young man,

how much for the mushrooms?

Oh,

two dollars,

or

trade for grain coupons.

That expensive?

But they are indeed fresh.

Alright,

I'll take them all.

Ten jin.

Count it.

The market management team is here!

Crap,

no stalls allowed here.

If we get mistaken for

speculators, we're in trouble.

Isn't that

Zhao Dalong's lackey,

Er Gou?

Hey,

Liu Yu,

what are you doing here?

You speculator,

actually selling mushrooms here.

You think wearing a basket

makes you invisible to us?

You were the one with the stall just now, right?

Come on,

come with us back.

Hey,

it wasn't me.

That was someone else.

He's a speculator.

Are you going to do something about it?

What's going on?

The one who sold mushrooms earlier.

His name is Liu Yu.

He's the most notorious

poor person in our village.

Those mushrooms

were all stolen by him.

Arrest him.

I can testify.

Is that so?

Come on.

Let's go check it out.

Liu Yu,

this time,

let's see how you handle it.

That's him.

He was just in the city

reselling mushrooms.

Liu Yu,

someone reported you for reselling.

What's the matter?

How is that possible, Village Chief?

I wanted

to grow mushrooms myself.

I wanted

to find a side business for the village.

This

doesn't count as speculation, right?

Besides,

I was planning to report to you

if it succeeded.

You're lying!

Who can prove the mushrooms

were grown by you?

Not resold by you?

Comrade,

I'm the educated youth Song Qing.

Liu Yu took us in.

He traded his own grain for them.

This isn't speculation.

Right.

Brother Yu is a good person.

Dad,

no.

Village Chief,

he must be...

Just don't let it happen again.

Take good care of the educated youth comrades.

Just ran all the way here.

I'm exhausted.

Don't drink that.

That's my water.

Sorry.

I was too tired earlier.

Didn't notice.

Brother Yu.

This is my cup.

Go ahead and drink.

Thanks.

So much money.

All from selling mushrooms?

You didn't do anything illegal, right?

Don't worry.

Illegal stuff?

I wouldn't do that.

Brother Yu.

Sis is just worried about you.

Don't take it to heart.

Actually, you don't need to take

such big risks for us.

Since you've moved in,

we're family now.

Between family,

why say such things?

Besides,

I want a better life too.

Don't want to be stepped on anymore.

Qianqian.

You're thoughtful.

This money,

you manage it.

From now on,

whatever the family needs to buy,

you decide.

Mhm.

Okay.

Brother Yu.

I'll take good care of our money.

Song Qian favorability +10.

Current: 50.

Liu Yu.

He's really different

from other men.

Seems I

misjudged him.

Song Qing favorability +10.

Current: 30.

So simple.

No wonder Liu Yu

dares to oppose me.

So he found a way to make money.

Big Brother Long,

what should we do now?

If he can sell once, he can sell again.

Keep an eye on him.

When he goes to sell again,

catch him red-handed.

I'll send him to jail.

Song Qian Favorability

reaches 50.

Song Qing Favorability

reaches 30.

Total 80.

Reward: Special Draw x1.

Congratulations, Host.

Acquired Basic Trap Making

and Basic Hunting Skill.

So much hunting knowledge...

Then I can go to the back mountain

and try my luck.

I didn't dare go before,

afraid of beasts and lacking skill.

Now with these skills,

the back mountain is a treasure trove.

Safer than the black market, at least.

Who knows,

I might get an even bigger haul.

Liu Yu,

are you sure about going hunting in the mountains?

I've heard

there are tigers up there.

It's very dangerous.

Aren't you afraid?

Of course I am.

But I

fear you going hungry and cold even more.

After all,

I'm the only man in the house.

I should shoulder the family responsibility.

Besides,

the public grain payment is due soon.

If we have no food,

all three of us will starve.

I never thought...

He's risking his life for us.

That Liu Yu...

Thank you.

And...

Be careful out there.

Don't worry.

I know what I'm doing.

Can't hunt a tiger.

But rabbits and pheasants.

Bring them back.

We can improve our meals.

Right?

Um...

Don't get me wrong.

I'm just afraid you'll get eaten by a tiger.

My sister would be heartbroken.

Actually...

Sometimes he's...

Not that bad.

Have I been...

Too harsh on him?

Song Qing Favorability: 40

Host receives system reward.

20 jin of rice.

10 cups of instant noodles.

50 yuan in cash.

Women really fall for this.

System supplies can help in a pinch.

Can't openly take out large amounts.

Must have a stable source.

Time is tight.

I'm off.

A pheasant!

Thank goodness I learned hunting skills.

Otherwise, I'd be dead for sure.

The eyes are a tiger's weak spot.

Blind the tiger.

Then it's done for.

A tiger!

Come on!

I'm not afraid of you!

Hmph!

You're fast.

Or I'd have killed you.

Skinned you and pulled your tendons.

I better get out of here.

Tigers hold grudges.

If it calls its friends...

I'm dead.

I'm back.

Brother Yu, you're back!

Wow, Brother Yu!

You got so much game!

Brother Yu, you're amazing!

By the way,

these two pheasant eggs

were found during the hunt.

Take them back for your sister.

They'll help her recover.

Brother Yu,

you're so kind.

Song Qian's favorability +15

Current favorability: 65

I never expected

to feel the warmth of family

in such a famine year.

Since I've time-traveled,

I must do my best

to protect them.

You're frail.

Eat more.

Thank you.

Song Qing's favorability +10

Current favorability: 50

System rewards host with:

30 catties of rice,

20 cups of instant noodles,

70 yuan in cash.

Stored in space.

People's hearts are hard to read.

I can't let myself

be bought with a chicken leg.

No,

I still have to

keep observing Liu Yu.

On such a cold day,

Brother Yu

gave up his bedding

for us.

No,

I must repay him.

Qianqian,

what are you...

Sister just fell asleep.

Don't wake her.

What is this?

Brother Yu,

don't misunderstand.

I saw your blanket wasn't on properly.

I was afraid you'd catch a cold.

What are you two doing?

Song Qing,

why are you here?

Liu Yu

I thought you were a good person

Never expected

you'd try to do such a thing

to Qianqian

Sis

You've misunderstood Brother Yu

I did it willingly

Shut up

I haven't even scolded you yet

If word gets out

how will you face people

Have you lost your mind

Song Qing's favorability

minus sixty

Current favorability: negative ten

The favorability drop

is too exaggerated

It turned negative directly

I genuinely like Qianqian

I'll take responsibility

Bullshit

You just lust after Qianqian's body

All men are the same

No good ones

Let's go, Qianqian

We can't stay here

Let's go

It's so late

pitch black

Where are you going

Go

Sis

I'm not leaving

I won't leave Brother Yu

You

Sis

What's wrong with you

Not good

High fever

Fury overwhelming the heart

Life in danger

Song Qing is critical

Warning

If the target dies

the system will unbind

The host will die immediately

Brother Yu

Please

Save my sister

I know

She misunderstood you.

But

she is now

my only family.

Don't worry.

I'm here.

Your sister will be fine.

Now

medicine isn't advanced.

A continuous high fever

can be fatal.

System,

is there a way to save her?

Target detected,

life in critical condition.

Task triggered:

Rescue Song Qing.

Task reward:

evaluated based on results.

Accept?

Must accept.

Unlocking skill lottery.

Consuming lottery chance.

Need medical skills.

Lottery.

Congratulations, obtained

Basic Chinese Medicine.

Proficient.

Flushed face,

rapid breathing,

pulse: floating, rapid, weak.

Wind-cold flu

with high fever.

Brother Yu,

any ideas?

Your sister can be treated.

Need medicinal herbs.

I'll write a prescription.

Go to the village clinic to get the medicine.

Brother Yu,

thank you.

Without you,

I really don't know

what to do.

Qianqian,

you stay with your sister.

Use a cold towel

to cool her forehead at all times.

I'll be right back.

System notification.

Song Qian's favorability increased by ten.

Currently seventy-five.

Host remains calm in crisis.

Reward of twenty yuan cash.

Doctor.

I need to get medicine.

Young man.

Who prescribed this formula?

I've never seen

such a powerful prescription.

I learned a bit

from an old master before.

Please hurry.

Okay.

Hey.

Isn't this Liu Yu,

the useless Liu?

What are you doing here?

Your lover pregnant?

Zhao Dalong.

I'm not in the mood for your nonsense.

Move aside.

Weren't you the one starting it?

When you hit me at your place,

I still hurt from that.

Young man.

This medicine,

I'll hold onto it for you.

Zhao Dalong.

Give the medicine back.

Or else,

I won't mind crippling you.

Fine.

Liu Yu.

I know you need the medicine to save someone.

Save your sweetheart.

Come on.

Crawl between my legs.

Call me grandpa three times.

I'll give the medicine back.

I'll say it one last time.

Give the medicine back.

What if I don't?

System activating.

Basic hunting skill.

Received, confirmed activation.

Liu Yu.

I'm warning you.

Oh my god.

Is Liu Yu crazy?

Daring to hit the village chief's son

When did Liu Yu

become so powerful?

So handsome, I've fallen for him.

What are you standing there for?

Get him!

Zhao Dalong,

you listen up.

Song Qing and Song Qian

are under my protection, Liu Yu's.

If you dare touch them again

or come looking for trouble with me,

even if it costs me my life,

I'll drag you down with me.

Don't believe me? Just try.

Liu Yu...

He actually...

Sis, I told you.

Brother Yu is the kind

who's a real man.

Scumbags like Zhao Dalong

aren't even worth

one of Brother Yu's

fingers.

System Notification

Song Qing's Affection +20

Current: 30

Perception Shift

Sister...

Your fever finally broke.

I almost fought Zhao Dalong to the death

for this medicine.

If he bothers me again,

I'll cripple him.

Water...

Water...

Liu Yu...

Thank you for taking care of me.

And...

I'm sorry.

Is she apologizing for

misunderstanding me before?

It's all in the past.

You being okay is what matters most.

Why are you so good to us?

We treated you

so badly before.

Didn't I say it?

We're family.

Since we're family,

Taking care of each other

Isn't that how it should be?

The way I treated him before

He actually went this far

for my sake

System Notification

Song Qing's favorability increased by 15

Currently 45

Host's sincerity moved the target

Reward: Slight physical enhancement

Liu Yu

Thank you

Song Qing

Are you crazy?

What are you doing?

I'm tired

Going to sleep

Get out, now

Well

I'm leaving

Look at what Liu Yu

That man beat me up

He didn't show

any respect for you at all

You have to get revenge for me

Shut up

Useless thing

Three of you against one man

And you still got beaten up

like this

You've made me

lose all face

I

What do you mean, 'I'?

The whole village saw

You were the ones picking a fight

If we move against him openly

That's just handing him a weapon

Don't you understand?

So what do we do?

Just let it go?

No way

If we can't do it openly

We'll do it in secret

Doesn't he have to hand over the public grain?

120 jin

Let's see

what he'll use to hand it over

When he can't deliver the grain

That's sabotaging production

When the time comes,

let's see who can still protect him.

Another batch of mushrooms has been harvested.

The grain from the woodworking trade,

plus the system rewards,

should be about enough.

We can pay the public grain tax.

We're still short by about 30 jin.

I'll go into the mountains again.

If I can hunt some game,

that should cover it.

Qianqian and I can do it too.

We can do some woodworking,

trade for more grain.

So you won't have to work so hard.

Hmm.

Yeah, Brother Yu.

We can help.

We promise not to hold you back.

Brother Yu,

why is your nose bleeding?

Isn't that obvious?

I'm full of youthful vigor.

With you rubbing against me with your chest,

how could I not get a nosebleed?

It's fine.

I'm tough.

Brother Yu, Sister,

come quick, look!

What?

What's going on?

They were fine yesterday.

This isn't a natural disease.

They've been poisoned.

Zhao Dalong!

It must be that man's doing.

Heh heh heh.

Hey.

Yeah.

I'm the one who poisoned the mushrooms.

You!

Now, without these mushrooms,

let's see how you'll manage to gather it.

120 jin of grain.

If you can't deliver the grain tomorrow,

you'll have to go to jail.

Despicable!

Brother Yu,

what should we do?

We can't pay the public grain tax.

Liu Yu

You now kneel down and kowtow

Then

Let them sleep with me.

I consider considering

Lend you some food

You’re dreaming.

Even if I go to jail

Also never put Song Qian

Give it to someone like you

Alright, alright, alright

I hope when you go to jail

Still so stubborn.

Alas

Then you go to jail

I'll take care of them both

Brother Yu

What do you do now

Don't panic

There is always a way out.

There must be a way

Detects that the host is facing

major existential crisis

Trigger a time-limited task

Within a day

Gather 60.00kg public grain

Mission Reward

Advanced Skill Blind Box One

Failure penalty

Deprive a skill

I'll go to the mountains again

This time

I'll get some big guys back

Liu Yu

You this will not

It’s too dangerous.

We’re out of time.

This is the only way.

Brother Yu

This little lad

Dare to kiss me in front of her sister

Courage is really growing

I’ll be waiting for you at home.

Alas

Be careful!

Don't let us worry

Um

Wait for me to come back.

feces fresh

hoof print clutter

It's a herd of wild boars.

Looks like they just passed by.

Hunting skills are really useful.

Otherwise, I'd never have noticed.

These footprints...

This is a narrow slope that beasts must pass through.

The soil is soft.

Perfect for setting traps.

Hmm.

Right here.

My system-enhanced

body is really good.

I actually have this much strength.

If it were before,

I couldn't finish this in a day.

Ah!

Success or failure hinges on this.

Huh, it's coming.

Success!

There's still a male one.

Crap.

Can't outrun it.

I have to fight.

Medicine skill lets me see

a weak spot on its neck.

Wow!

It actually worked!

Medicine plus hunting...

This is too awesome.

Struck gold!

Food supply solved.

Meat is enough.

Zhao Dalong,

you forced me into the mountains,

but you gave me a fortune instead.

System detects nearby

wild herbs.

Use medicine skill to identify.

Trade?

Herbs.

Trade.

Return fully loaded.

This is the right way to use a golden finger.

System rocks!

It's getting late.

I need to quickly take all these

good things back.

When they see them,

their favorability will definitely soar.

Sis.

It's getting dark outside.

The mountains get cold at night.

Do you think Yu might...

Liu Yu promised he'd return.

He'll definitely make it back.

Hey.

You two ladies have it easy.

Hey.

Where are your men?

Don't tell me they ran off.

Zhao Dalong.

Show some respect.

Liu Yu went hunting in the mountains.

To gather the public grain quota.

He'll be back soon.

Comrade Song Qing.

Handing in the public grain quota.

Is a collective task.

The deadline's approaching.

The whole village is watching.

If he went hunting.

Why isn't he back yet?

I think.

He's just avoiding responsibility.

This Liu Yu.

Really has no conscience.

Abandoning two beauties and running off.

Failing to meet the quota harms production.

That's a jail sentence.

Running makes sense.

Fail to deliver, and you come with us.

The village study group needs an example.

Or.

Spend the night with me.

I'll give you a few extra days.

Zhao Dalong, you're shameless.

Zhao Hai, you let your son.

Insult the educated youth.

You'll see.

We're going to the county now.

To demand justice.

You bitches.

Don't push your luck.

To the county?

First, see if.

You two can even.

Leave this house today.

No more talk with them.

The mountain's overrun.

With wild boars right now.

Liu Yu, this man...

He's been gone so long,

he's probably already been

eaten by wild boars.

Not even bones left.

These two women,

if they can't pay the grain tax now,

they're saboteurs.

We should arrest them.

You say Liu Yu is dead?

You two,

serve me well tonight.

Zhao Dalong,

you're asking for death!

Zhao Dalong, you're dead!

Brother Yu, you're back!

He actually did it.

Captain Zhao,

who did you say fed the wild boars?

It's a misunderstanding.

No one said that.

Oh.

My god!

Liu Yu,

you killed these two wild boars

all by yourself?

You're like Wu Song reborn!

Liu Yu wasn't like this before...

He can kill two wild boars barehanded?

Impossible, absolutely impossible.

This 120 catties of grain tax,

I, Liu Yu,

will pay it

right now.

Using these two wild boars

as grain,

is it enough?

And you,

Zhao Dalong,

which finger

did you point at them with?

And which foul mouth

cursed me to die?

Hmm?

Brother Long,

he can kill wild boars barehanded.

We can't take one punch from him.

Oh no!

Ouch, Brother Long,

why are you sitting on the ground?

Zhao Dalong is scared shitless.

Let's see if the Zhao family

dare to bully others again.

Liu Yu

You've paid in full today.

What are you standing there for?

Hurry up and help this disgraceful

guy up and get lost.

You just wait.

Don't be afraid.

I'm back.

From now on,

no one will bully you again.

System Notification

Song Qing's favorability +20

Current: 80

Emotional bond undergoes qualitative change

Song Qian's favorability +10

Current: 95

Dependency greatly increased

Host's intimidation enhanced

Village reputation reaches 'Awe'

This Liu Yu,

how could he possibly have killed

two wild boars by himself?

Wild boar tusks are sharper than knives.

He must have used a shotgun.

Possession of illegal firearms

is a serious crime.

Don't panic.

The more unreasonable it is,

the more flaws there will be.

Even if he's scared the whole village

into submission now,

do you think the villagers

won't be suspicious deep down?

You mean...

let him keep showing off,

keep a close eye on what he carries,

find evidence of the gun,

and that will be his end.

Hahahaha!

Fellow villagers,

I'll cover the public grain.

All meat and stored grain will be handed over.

I won't drag everyone down.

Great!

Xiao Yu is really decent.

Our village

is the first to finish paying the grain.

The remaining half of this pork

Today I'm treating the whole village

to a reunion feast

Great! Hahaha

The entire village

Let's eat together

I haven't eaten meat in six years

My kid has forgotten what meat tastes like

Brother Yu said

We share fortune together

Everyone, help set up the pots and light the fires

Alright

Come on

Eat, eat, eat your fill

Eat till you burst

So delicious, so fragrant

Xiao Yu, your cooking is amazing

I've never seen

such generous portions of meat in my life

Xiao Yu, you're the best

Hey

If you ask me

this Xiao Yu

is a hundred times better

than those who only care about themselves

and ignore the villagers' suffering

Hahaha

We have both food and people's hearts

But this isn't enough

System Notification

Host has united the people

Prestige greatly increased

Song Qing favorability +2

Current 87

Song Qian favorability +2

Current 100

Congratulations

Song Qian favorability maxed

Obtained ultimate reward

Life Space

One cubic meter

Preserves freshness

Brother Yu

45 strips of smoked meat hung

Salted meat pickled in the jar

About 30 jin

This fresh meat on the table

Although the weather is cool

won't keep long

Yeah

We need to figure out a solution quickly.

Refining oil and making bacon

can use up some of it.

This top-quality

pork tenderloin and hind legs

would be great if they stayed

as fresh as when we got them.

Let me think of a way.

Try using the Life Space to preserve them.

It really works!

That's fantastic!

It's just like a refrigerator.

This is practically

a lifesaver in times of famine.

I can store this meat.

Brother Yu, you're so resourceful!

Of course, watch me.

How did you do that?

I stumbled upon it.

Mm-hmm.

The ability to hide things.

I can put things

in special places.

Remember,

this matter

is only between heaven, earth,

and the three of us.

Absolutely, absolutely,

absolutely must not let

a fourth person know.

Otherwise,

we'll be in big trouble.

Mm-hmm, Brother Yu.

I swear,

I won't say a word.

Mm-hmm.

Don't worry.

Qianqian and I

won't tell anyone

this secret.

Mm-hmm.

Life Space used successfully.

Fresh wild boar meat stored,

total 65 jin.

In absolute preservation state.

Song Qing favorability +3.

Moved by absolute trust.

Current 90.

Song Qian favorability stable at 100.

Alright.

Problem solved—meat's on the table!

Now...

I can finally relax.

And focus on other stuff.

This is...

I wanna build a labor-saving tool.

Like this one.

If it works out...

You won’t have to shell corn by hand anymore.

No more finger-cramping!

Saves you tons of effort.

Got him red-handed!

Dad, Er Gou—watch closely!

Inside Liu Yu’s place...

There’s a pile of weird iron junk.

Plus all the stuff he built himself.

Looks downright suspicious.

It just feels... off.

I’m betting...

There’s something shady going on.

Maybe even...

Tied to illegal gun assembly.

Mm-hmm.

Just having parts isn’t enough.

We need to link him directly to the gun.

Make it undeniable.

Go see your uncle.

He guards the militia depot.

Get him to plant some 'evidence'.

So you’re saying...

We stash dangerous parts with him?

Then catch him dead to rights?

Busted red-handed!

Even if he talks a mile a minute...

He’ll never talk his way out of this.

This time...

He’s finished—forever.

Why’s she dressed like *that*?

What’s she up to?

So big...

And so soft...

Sorry...

It’s chilly at night—use it as a blanket.

Who could resist this?

Qian Qian...

Your sister loves you.

I love you too.

I want us to be together.

What did you say?

Your sister loves me too?

You came to me yourself.

Relationship with Song Qian

Breaking the ultimate boundary

Song Qian completely belongs to me, body and soul.

Favorability locked at 100

Bond of life and death

Special reward obtained

Physique fully enhanced

Strength, agility, and stamina increased

Song Qing detected

Emotional turmoil detected

Favorability +3

Due to complex stimulation and cognitive颠覆

Currently 98

From now on

She's my woman.

I must protect her.

Protect this home.

Morning, Brother Yu.

It's daylight, time to get up.

Sis

Let's eat.

Yeah

Brother Yu, eat more.

You must be tired from yesterday.

Sister Qing

You eat more too.

Thank you.

She's avoiding me.

But it doesn't seem like it.

Is she jealous?

Dad, the matter is settled.

When do we make our move?

Don't rush. The higher he climbs,

the harder he'll fall.

What do you mean?

Go spread the word.

Say Liu Yu's success on the mountain

wasn't due to real skill.

He just got lucky,

found an old landmine,

and blew up the boar.

Also,

hint that he might

have more好东西 in his possession.

Dad, your mind is really something.

Go on, get going.

No respect for your elders.

This move is brilliant.

Not only does it erase Liu Yu's功劳,

They even framed him

for secretly possessing contraband.

What's wrong?

I just went to the river to do laundry

and overheard some busybodies

spreading rumors.

What did they say?

They said Liu Yu only bagged that boar

because he used

underhanded methods.

They claim he used homemade explosives

and that he's hiding

something even worse.

That's nonsense!

Brother Yu did it with real skill.

Someone's getting restless.

They're starting to use soft knives to kill.

What should we do?

If they want to crush me with rumors,

I'll use facts

to slap their faces hard.

Host detected

facing a public opinion crisis

and potential framing.

Triggered time-limited counterattack mission:

Break Through with Force.

Within 3 days,

in a public setting,

in an indisputable manner,

shatter the conspiracy and dispel the rumors.

Mission Reward:

Insights of a Novice Trap Master,

Minor increase in mental power.

Look clearly.

This is the evidence.

After Liu Yu leaves tomorrow morning,

hide it deep in his

firewood pile at home.

Be clean about it.

Leave no traces.

Got it.

He's done for.

Possessing a firearm privately

is enough to get him executed.

What about me?

I've already tipped off

Comrade Wang from the Commune Security Section.

He'll come for a routine inspection tomorrow.

Caught red-handed.

Hmph.

He's done for.

Time-Limited Counterattack Mission

Overcoming Trickery with Force

Within three days in a public setting

with indisputable

evidence, crush the conspiracy and dispel the rumors

Mission Reward

Beginner Trap Master's Insight

Slight Increase in Mental Power

First, reveal a flaw

to lure the snake out of its hole

I went hunting in the mountains and came back late.

You all lock the doors and windows.

Don't open the door for anyone.

Is there trouble?

Don't worry, it can be handled.

This trip into the mountains

is to solve the trouble.

Is anyone home?

We received a report

suspecting Liu Yu of hiding contraband.

We are now conducting a lawful search.

What gives you the right to search my home?

Found it.

Captain Wang is here.

Oh.

So they are gun parts after all.

No wonder he could kill a wild boar bare-handed.

Turns out he cheated.

Liu Yu, oh Liu Yu.

You dare to hide these?

This is a serious offense.

Officer Wang.

Now we have caught you red-handed.

You're framing us!

These things

we have never seen before.

Framing?

They were found right in your house.

And I think both of you

are accomplices.

Officer Wang.

We should take them both

into custody.

I'd like to see who dares.

I'd like to see who dares.

Liu Yu.

You dare to come back?

Hiding firearms, caught in the act.

Officer Wang.

Arrest him quickly.

Comrade Wang.

May I ask where

this was found?

In your firewood pile.

Hmm.

Yesterday evening,

Song Qing, Song Qian, and I

were gathering firewood to cook.

At that time,

this definitely wasn't there.

You're lying!

It was found at your place.

Comrade Wang, look.

These shoe prints

are fresh and clear.

Not many in the village

wear this kind of shoe.

Exactly.

In our village,

not many people

have these shoe prints.

Everyone, look.

Ergou's shoe print

matches the one

in the mud.

If I'm not mistaken,

someone must have

taken advantage of my absence yesterday

to secretly plant gun parts

in my house,

trying to frame me.

Captain Zhao,

since you claim

I hid the gun parts,

how come there are

Ergou's shoe prints in my house?

Go to hell!

You useless

bungler!

I told you to be careful!

Everyone heard that.

Zhao Dalong admitted with his own mouth

that he ordered the framing.

How vicious!

Using such a charge to harm someone.

A death sentence wouldn't be too harsh.

Zhao Hai,

you abused your authority

to frame an innocent person.

I'll report it truthfully.

Waiting for handling.

Let's go.

Good person.

Thank you, folks, for speaking up for justice.

From now on,

as long as I have food to eat,

I won't let anyone go hungry.

I promise to ensure everyone

can live a good life together.

Xiao Yu, well done!

You didn't let the bad guys succeed.

Exactly, Xiao Yu.

From now on, we'll follow you.

People like Zhao Hai

aren't fit to be village chief.

I won't let you down.

Successfully completed the time-limited task.

Overcome cunning with strength.

In an indisputable way,

shattered the conspiracy.

Prestige reached its peak.

Rewards distributed.

Beginner Trap Master Insights

Mastered.

Spiritual power increased.

Host detected.

Successfully reversed the crisis.

Acquired special reward: Combat Technique.

Zhao Hai and his son

have repeatedly

framed us.

We can't tolerate it anymore.

We'll take the initiative to attack.

Completely overthrow Zhao Hai and his son.

That's right.

Zhao Hai has been

throwing his weight around in the village for years.

There must be something wrong.

But we need evidence.

Brother Yu is right.

We'll all listen to you.

To defeat them,

we can't rely on brute force alone.

Zhao Hai has been operating in the village for many years,

with deep roots.

To defeat them,

we need solid evidence.

Sister Qing,

you go and gather everyone.

Secretly gathered together

What do you plan to do?

I have a top-secret plan.

Good.

Leave it to me.

Uncles, aunts, and elders,

I've called everyone here today

for one reason only:

to discuss together

how to deal with Zhao Hai and his son.

They've been acting like tyrants in the village,

oppressing the people,

and embezzling public grain.

Deep down,

we all know what they've done.

Before, we were few in number

and feared retaliation,

so we had to endure it.

But now,

we must unite

and bring down Zhao Hai and his son.

Otherwise,

they'll drive us to ruin.

Years ago, my father

was overworked by Zhao Hai

and died from exhaustion.

I've held this grudge for ten years.

Xiao Yu, tell us what to do.

I'll follow you first.

Zhao Hai stole my family's

only egg-laying hen.

That was my child's school fee.

Zhao Hai doesn't deserve to be an official.

Xiao Yu, how should we handle this?

We can't take matters into our own hands.

But we have evidence.

They embezzled public funds

and seized property.

We have witnesses and proof.

As long as we stand together

and report him to the commune,

we can surely get justice.

Right! Let's go to the commune together and expose him.

Expose him.

We can't let him

keep riding roughshod over us

and throwing his weight around.

Key evidence collected.

Quest triggered: Justice Execution.

In public.

Expose the crimes of Zhao Hai and his son

Bring them to justice

Mission reward

Basic agricultural knowledge

Optimize cultivation

Solve the food crisis

The village mood these days

feels off

Those poor folks

are giving us the cold shoulder

And that Liu Yu kid

is always stirring up trouble

He's up to no good

Why are you panicking?

I'm the village cadre

A bunch of peasants

can't cause any trouble

I've heard

that Liu Yu kid

is rallying people everywhere

He says he'll report us to the commune

Hmph

Director Wang at the commune

is my close friend

Can he even touch me?

But what if

he has real evidence?

Then we...

What are you afraid of?

Don't worry, I'm here

The sky won't fall

Liu Yu

This is evidence of

the Zhao family's embezzlement

I'm handing it to you now

You must bring them down

Don't worry, uncle

I'll go to the commune tomorrow morning

Hey

Let's see where you run

Liu Yu

You think you can take on my dad?

Hand over the ledger

I might consider

only breaking one of your legs

Heh heh heh

Smart move

An empty ledger?

Liu Yu

You tricked me

I was just messing with you all.

But

you

should worry more about

yourselves.

Zhao Dalong,

the good days for you and your father

are over.

Fellow villagers,

today,

right where Zhao Hai and his crew

lord it over everyone,

let everyone see clearly:

are they village chiefs

or bloodsucking parasites?

Last winter,

Zhao Dalong

stole Widow Wang's

egg-laying hen.

That hen was my family's lifeline.

He not only stole our chicken

but also kicked our door down.

You heartless monster!

This spring planting season,

Zhao Dalong broke Old Li's

three ribs

just because my ox

blocked the road.

Zhao Dalong kicked me

right in the ribs,

and I was bedridden for half a year.

My fields went to waste.

Last month,

Zhao Dalong

seized Uncle Zhang's

only emergency rations.

That was the food

my family of five relied on to survive.

You snatched it all away.

My poor little grandson

almost starved to death.

Zhao Dalong,

you're simply inhuman!

And my family's homestead

was forcibly taken over by half.

When my husband went to reason with them,

they broke his leg.

Fellow villagers,

I've been falsifying accounts

for ten years against my conscience.

For years, half of the relief grain

was embezzled by Zhao Hai.

You...

Our village lost over a dozen people

because Zhao Hai withheld relief grain.

They starved to death.

More than ten people.

You're lying!

It's the truth.

Here's the proof

of Zhao Hai's dealings

with Director Wang from the commune.

Black and white records

show how you funneled benefits

to bribe Director Wang.

Let me tell you,

Director Wang

is already in jail.

You're next.

Hmph.

Stop bluffing.

I, Zhao Hai, am not scared.

Zhao Hai, you abused your power,

embezzled, broke the law for personal gain.

We hereby remove you

from your position as village chief.

You're under arrest.

This...

Liu Yu!

This isn't over.

My elder brother Zhao Bin

is the richest man in the county.

He'll avenge me.

Let him come.

I'll be waiting.

Take him away.

Mission complete.

Host successfully eliminated

the local tyrant.

Gained substantial merit.

Rewards issued.

Acquired basic agricultural knowledge.

Special reward:

System Mall unlocked.

Merit points can now be used

to exchange for future tech items

or special skills.

Home is so comfortable.

You've been busy these days

dealing with Zhao Hai.

You must be exhausted.

I'll go to the kitchen

and make some nourishing food.

Zhao Hai has been brought to justice.

No one will ever

bother you again.

Mm.

It's all thanks to you.

Um...

I'll go help Qianqian.

Careful!

Who could stand this?

Liu Yu, you're holding too tight.

Xiao Yu, something terrible happened!

I'll go see.

Xiao Yu, something terrible happened!

Don't panic, speak slowly.

What happened?

It's the commune.

The commune issued a new notice.

Our village's

grain tax quota for next quarter

is increased by thirty percent.

They say it's to aid

even more difficult areas.

How can we manage that?

The quota was already tight.

A thirty percent increase...

They're trying to kill us.

Xiao Yu, with Zhao Hai gone,

the whole village can only count on

you now.

We've discussed it.

You must be the one

to take over as village head.

Only you can lead us

to find a way out.

Don't worry, everyone.

I, Liu Yu, will shoulder this burden.

Good, good!

A living person can't be held back.

I'll figure something out

about the grain tax.

Quiet down, folks!

Zhao Hai's conviction

was thanks to your trust.

Now that I, Liu Yu,

have become village head,

I won't let anyone

go hungry again.

Okay.

I happened to get some great seeds.

If you plant them my way,

I guarantee

this year's income

will increase by at least 50 percent.

Fifty percent.

Xiao Yu,

you can't just say things like that.

What's in my head

is all knowledge

that can make the land produce gold.

These seeds are disease-resistant,

with big, full ears.

Fifty percent

is just a conservative estimate.

Hey, Liu Yu.

You can brag without paying taxes.

How long have you even farmed?

Fifty percent?

I think

you just want to use

these shady seeds

to wipe out

the last bit of savings

our whole village has.

Er Gou.

Zhao Hai is already down.

Why are you still causing trouble?

Am I wrong?

If Liu Yu really

had this ability,

why isn't he an expert in the city?

Why is he still stuck in this

broken-down village?

Ah.

Just having seeds isn't enough.

The land also needs strength.

So,

I'll teach everyone scientific composting.

Isn't that just making manure?

It's different.

We use straw,

weeds, and manure.

After scientific stacking,

it ferments fast and is rich in nutrients.

The key is,

it won't burn the seedlings.

With this nutritious meal,

the seeds can perform.

Full force

Listen up, everyone

Liu Yu wants to collect

all the manure in the village

Liu Yu

Do you want to turn

the whole village into a cesspit?

How are we supposed to live?

Listen to me, everyone

We'll handle it centrally

at the downwind location

It won't affect

our daily lives

But you, Er Gou

keep obstructing us

Can't stand to see others do well?

Or is it

that someone's behind you

not wanting us to live better?

I trust Xiao Yu

When Zhao Hai was around

what kind of life did we have?

Now there's hope

Why not give it a try?

A 50% increase in yield

After paying the public grain

our kids this winter

can really eat their fill

Fine, fine, fine

You just wait

You'll regret it one day

Come get your grain

Liu Yu

You cut off my income

and still want to play the good guy

Dream on

I'm going to the county to find Uncle Bin

and tell him all

the bad things you've done

Let's see how long you can gloat

Get lost

My brother Zhao Hai

was brought down by

that guy Liu Yu

Uncle Bin

It's absolutely true

It's him

who messed up the village

He even shifted all the blame

onto Hai Ye

I can't watch this anymore.

I came here to give you a message.

We can't let Old Hai

take the blame.

I remember my brother's grudge.

But using me as a pawn?

Who the hell do you think you are?

Master Bin, please calm down.

I'm just here to deliver a message.

I wouldn't dare to have any other thoughts.

Get out.

Tell Liu Yu

his days are numbered.

He made the Zhao family

lose money and face.

I'll make him pay it back

with interest.

Fine.

Brother Yu, I went to check the fields.

Our family's rice

is growing strong.

The ears are heavy.

In all my life,

this is the first time I've seen

ears this big.

Scientific composting plus good seeds

really make a difference.

Liu Yu,

I heard Ergou went to the county town

a few days ago in secret.

Let him go.

He's just a clown.

I'm not worried about him.

I'm worried about you.

Your seeds and methods

are too amazing.

What if the higher-ups find out

and ask about the source?

How will you explain it?

The innocent have nothing to fear.

The key point

is to let everyone

have enough to eat.

You just don't understand.

This isn't a game.

If we fail,

or get labeled with something,

all three of us will

be arrested.

No.

Xiao Qian

Pack your things.

We must leave.

Song Qing's favorability -8

Current: 90

Target

Current Anxiety

Please soothe as soon as possible.

It's not that she doesn't trust me.

She's just overly concerned.

Don't worry, I know what I'm doing.

If anyone asks,

I'll say

I improved it myself.

I'll handle everything.

Sis,

I believe in Brother Yu.

Brother Yu never does things

he's not sure about.

Liu Yu, come out!

It's over.

Take Xiao Qian and go out the back window.

Remember, if asked,

I, Song Qing, did it all alone.

It has nothing to do with you.

Ah!

Liu Yu, come out!

I forced Liu Yu to do the method.

Arrest me if you must.

It has nothing to do with him.

Xiao Yu, not the village chief...

Amazing! Incredible!

We have a harvest!

A bumper harvest!

You're not here

to arrest Liu Yu?

Village Chief, my family's yield per mu

doubled!

In my whole life,

I've never seen such plump wheat!

Oh!

Village Chief!

You are our savior!

Hey,

No need to stand on ceremony, everyone.

Since I became the village chief,

I must ensure everyone

lives a good life.

Long live the Village Chief!

Liu Yu

I'm sorry.

Just now...

You just...

wanted to protect me and Xiao Qian.

I understand.

Song Qing's favorability +10.

Current: 100.

System Notification

Song Qing's heart is understood.

Conquest complete.

Sis, look!

I told you Brother Yu

is the most amazing man in the world.

Yes, he is.

He's the best.

Host detected

leading the village to overcome famine,

gaining supreme support,

benefiting the region.

Reward: Special currency

Merit Points: 1000.

Unlocking 'Tech and Hard Work'

Exchange List.

The food problem is solved,

but to make them...

to make the whole village live well,

we still need to earn big money.

This is it.

Modern Modular Furniture

Design and Craftsmanship Compendium.

Furniture blueprints.

Not many can make

good-looking furniture now.

The profit is high.

This is the one.

Well, well.

Quite lively.

Village Chief Liu.

Good harvest this year?

Who are you?

Zhao Hai.

My own younger brother.

So...

you're here for revenge.

Revenge?

That's letting you off too easy.

You cut off my income.

I'll give you two choices.

Either...

pay me tribute on time.

Half of the harvest

Either

Get out of the village

Make me step down as village chief

Fine

Ask them if they agree

Zhao Bin

Haven't the Zhao family bullied us enough?

Get out

Yeah

Get out

With the chief, we have food to eat

If you dare touch him

We'll fight you to the death

Fight to the death!

Good

Very good

Liu Yu

You've got guts

We'll

See about that

Let's see how long

Your full granary will last

Still up so late?

Oh

Need to study the blueprints quickly

Just having grain isn't enough

We need to

Make everyone rich

That's when a happy life begins

You

This girl

Actually has a cute side too

Brother Yu

Have some hot porridge

Warm yourself up

Hmm

Leave it here

Thanks, Qianqian

Sister kissed that cheek

Then I'll kiss this one

Kissed both

What kind of

Luck did I have?

Village Chief

Are you making furniture?

Yeah

Just having grain

Isn't enough without money

Need to find ways to earn income

Let's all work together

to make our lives prosperous.

Village chief, what are you worried about?

The food for you three

will be covered by all of us.

This year's extra harvest

is enough to feed three hundred people.

Yours is nothing.

Exactly.

I appreciate everyone's kindness.

Liu Yu will remember it.

But let's think together

about how to make our lives even better.

It's not about relying on anyone.

If

the furniture-making idea

works out,

I'll lead everyone in doing it.

Good!

Village chief!

It's bad!

Village chief!

It's bad!

The grain at the threshing ground

has a problem!

Village chief!

It's bad!

The grain at the threshing ground

has a problem!

A lot of it has turned black and moldy.

Great.

Liu Yu,

you've got guts.

We'll

see about that.

Let's see how long you can gloat

over this full field of grain.

Quick,

take me to see.

This isn't ordinary mold.

Someone mixed in strong rat poison.

This batch of grain

is completely ruined.

Totally destroyed.

Can we wash it with water?

Is it possible?

No use.

The rat poison has already seeped in.

If anyone eats it,

there will definitely be trouble.

This batch of grain

Not a single grain can be left.

It must be that bastard Zhao Bin.

Let's go find him.

Right.

Get revenge.

Let's fight him.

Let's go.

Fight, fight, fight!

Everyone, stop right there.

Calm down.

We have no evidence right now.

Rushing over recklessly

will only play right into their hands.

When that happens,

even if we're in the right,

we'll end up looking wrong.

Then what should we do?

Do you mean

we just let it go?

At worst, it's mutual destruction.

And then?

Do you want our village

to be branded as a village of villains?

Or do you want

our children and grandchildren

to be unable to hold their heads up

in front of outsiders?

Then what should we do, Village Chief?

If we lose this grain,

our whole village is finished.

I told you so.

If you don't listen to your elders,

you'll suffer immediately.

However,

Master Bin is kind-hearted.

He's showing you a way out.

Er Gou,

what are you saying again?

Master Bin said

he can front the money first

to help fill your gap.

The conditions are:

First,

Liu Yu steps down as village chief.

Second,

in the future, a portion of the village's income

must be handed over.

Pah!

He destroyed the grain.

We want to be slaves.

To dream

Two dog you a traitor

You village thief beat him

Hit him, hit him, hit him

Folks

sky

Not falling down

The grain is gone

Let's find another way

But bones can't bend

All listen to my arrangement

Is there really no other way

Can't you wash it ten times?

People eat will have an accident

By then

We're all going to jail

this batch of grain

Must be destroyed.

That's easy to say.

That is a year of life

Without it

Take what to pay public grain

Could it be?

Waiting to be caught to reform through labor?

It’s all your fault.

If it weren't for your high productivity

Offended Zhao Bin

Can we suffer?

Do you have a conscience?

Liu Yu with everyone

grow so much food

You're doing this to him now

The food is gone.

But people are still

I Liu Yu today

Put the words here

Within a month

Even if you smash the pot and sell the iron

Also for everyone.

Put the public grain owed

To make up for everyone

How to mend

This is hundreds of people

Index of rations

Rely on this

Rely on our craft

From today on

Motive people in the village

Learn from me

Work with me.

Let's make furniture.

Earn money.

Will it work?

Who's gonna buy this?

Brother Yu.

These cabinets are so beautiful.

City folks have never seen anything like it.

They look good, sure.

But can we eat them?

If they don't sell,

all our effort

will be wasted.

If Liu Yu says it'll work, it will.

He's never let us down.

The first batch of eight pieces

is all finished.

Pack them up.

Get ready to go.

Village Chief.

This is the last

of our fine grain at home.

Take it.

Eat it on the road.

Our whole village

is counting on this wood.

Everyone,

wait for me to return.

Xiao Qian is asleep.

Do you want

to lean on me and rest too?

The road is long.

I'm not tired.

But you,

you've been driving all night.

Your arm

must be numb.

Ugh.

Pervert.

Heaven is my witness.

I'm protecting you both.

But the feeling...

Liu Yu.

Get a grip.

Thinking about that now?

Hyah!

Come take a look!

Handmade new Chinese-style furniture.

We're not selling wood.

We're selling design.

It's about style.

Buy early, enjoy early.

What can I get for you, boss?

Looks good.

19.9.

That's robbery!

The co-op sells it for 15.

Don't say that, boss.

Carving is an old craft.

This one

is new minimalist Chinese style.

What I'm selling

is design and ergonomics.

Won't strain your back.

Fits your vibe.

Young man,

this craftsmanship is special.

The structure,

the lines are interesting.

Did you really make this?

Found someone who knows quality.

Genuine article.

Handed down from an old master.

Added some new ideas.

Brother,

19.9,

you can't go wrong.

This workmanship and design,

in a Friendship Store,

would cost double at least.

Absolutely.

Young man,

I'll take this chair.

Here.

Quick,

take the money.

Boss, take another look.

The lumbar support is so comfy.

My back

stopped hurting right away.

Young man,

I'll take one too.

Sure.

Take the money.

I want one too.

I'll take one as well.

Sis,

Hmm?

Brother Yu is amazing.

A chair for ten bucks.

Selling for 19.99

That's right.

With him around,

it seems like

everything gets solved easily.

Sis,

such an amazing guy,

you must be smitten too, right?

You little brat,

daring to tease your sister?

Don't just stand there watching,

help the customer pack up!

Liu Yu,

hiding here selling junk.

Liu Yu, oh Liu Yu,

heaven's path you won't take,

but barging into Master Bin's turf.

Let's see how you die.

Bin,

Master Bin!

Bad news!

Liu Yu

brought his two girlfriends

to set up a stall

selling furniture at the West City market.

Oh?

Daring to set up shop on my turf?

Seems the last lesson

wasn't harsh enough.

This...

Isn't that the truth?

Their business is booming.

Maybe

he really can make up for it

with this, pay off the grain debt?

Pay off the grain debt?

Then my brother's account,

who do I settle it with?

Ah Biao,

take some men over.

No need for chit-chat.

Smash his stall.

Show him who

calls the shots in this town.

Understood, Master Bin.

Make it clean,

but the scene

make it big.

I want everyone to know

what happens when you cross Zhao Bin.

What's the consequence?

Move aside, move aside!

Everyone, get out of the way!

Who said you could set up shop here?

Did you ask Master Bin?

What?

To set up here,

you need his permission?

Here,

Master Bin makes the rules.

Brothers,

Master Bin has spoken.

Smash it all!

I'd like to see who dares!

Brother Yu!

Smash everything, goods and all!

Warning:

Host faces lethal threat.

Emergency consumption of virtue points.

Permanent activation:

Combat Master.

Physical Enhancement.

Master Bin,

didn't he tell you?

Some people you just don't mess with.

Go back and tell Master Bin,

his 'hospitality',

I've received it.

My return gift

is on its way soon.

Get lost!

Bunch of clowns.

Go, go quickly!

Well done!

This young man got rid of a menace!

These thugs

needed someone to deal with them long ago.

Young man,

good for you!

I'll take one of each

of these furniture pieces.

Me too!

I'll take one as well.

Help yourself, 19.9 each.

There's more here.

Pay over here, everyone.

Line up one by one.

Pure handmade mortise and tenon structure.

Come over here, there's more.

And one more chair.

Finally sold out.

Brother Yu.

Are you okay?

That scared me to death.

Don't be so impulsive next time.

It's too dangerous.

Don't worry.

I'm here.

No one can bully you.

Brother Yu.

Sis.

I just counted the money.

It's still not enough.

To cover the public funds shortfall,

we're still a bit short.

Yeah.

Time's running out.

Selling retail like this

won't make it in time.

I know.

We need to pull off a big deal.

We need to find

a client who can absorb all our production capacity

and,

isn't afraid of Zhao Bin.

But,

where can we find

a client like that?

Detected host facing

core survival crisis.

Initiating breakthrough guidance.

Based on this era's commercial network,

Based on this era's commercial network,

target client found.

Owner of Red Star Furniture Factory,

Wang Defa.

They need new designs

to enter the high-end market.

Address and suggestions sent.

I have a plan.

Ah!

Retail won't work.

Let's change our approach.

Change our approach.

Right.

No more retail.

Let's find

a big boss who can take

all our production capacity.

Pack up.

I'll go meet them.

Mr. Wang of Red Star Furniture Mall.

He's the owner of

the largest furniture mall in our city.

Will he buy our furniture?

Or not?

We'll know if we try.

Get things ready and wait for me.

I'll be back soon.

Come in.

Mr. Wang.

Sorry to bother you.

I'm Liu Yu.

The village head of Liu'ao Village.

Give me two minutes.

Take a look at this.

Young man.

You've come to the wrong place.

I don't buy junk.

What I have here

isn't junk.

It's a Chinese-style side table.

Pure handcrafted mortise and tenon joinery.

Look at this lacquer finish.

Feel these lines.

The style is a bit modern.

Just imitating Western trends.

Might fool an amateur.

What do you want from me?

A partnership.

I provide the designs

and core craftsmanship.

You provide the channels and scale.

For this style,

I also have Ming-style, American country, and others.

Over a dozen complete design plans.

I believe

I can help your factory

open up new prospects.

Empty talk.

Bringing a sample

and trying to get my production line?

Kid.

I've seen plenty of scammers

like you.

Get lost.

Mr. Wang.

Won't you take a closer look?

Kid.

Don't you understand plain language?

Get lost.

Mr. Wang, something's wrong.

Little Bao fainted again.

Can't even get a bite of food into him.

The doctor says if this continues,

his life is in danger.

What?

Emergency medical mission triggered.

Target:

Wang Defa's son.

Severe anorexia.

Solution:

Exchange for Basic Medicinal Cuisine Proficiency.

Can alleviate and cure.

Reward:

Wang Defa's absolute trust.

Boss Wang,

Madam Wang,

I can cure

your son's illness.

You're relentless.

Just now you bragged about being a master craftsman,

now you're a miracle doctor?

Get out now.

If you don't leave,

I'll have someone beat you.

Madam,

does your son have a thick tongue coating,

a bloated stomach,

and feel nauseous at greasy food,

but can barely tolerate

light, aromatic dishes?

a little?

How do you know?

Little Bao...

he can only drink vegetable porridge.

It's not anorexia,

it's spleen and stomach weakness,

with damp turbidity obstructing internally.

Boss Wang,

please give me a chance.

Half an hour.

If he doesn't eat

the food I make,

I'll

accept any punishment.

You can really save Little Bao?

I swear it's true.

Madam,

let me examine the young master.

You're being foolish

He sells furniture

How could he treat illnesses?

Seeing us in a panic

He's taking advantage to scam us

Kid

Get lost, now

Madam

Young master

Low-grade fever in the afternoon

Sweaty palms and soles

Cold limbs

The hospital diagnosed it as

Anorexia nervosa

All the medications

are useless

Yes, yes, yes

All correct

Old Wang

Did you hear that?

He got everything right

The hospital said the same

But the medicine

is completely ineffective

You investigated us?

Boss Wang

We don't know each other

How could I investigate you?

If I can't cure him

You can send me in anytime

But if I do cure him

Your delay

will harm the young master's vitality

Fine

I'll let you treat him

But let me make this clear

If anything happens to my son

I, Wang Defa

will spare nothing

to make you pay with your life

Xiaobao

Dad is here

Target's vital signs are weak

Need immediate stabilization

Recommended exchange

Lingshu Massage Technique, Beginner Level

Consumes 150 merit points

Can stimulate spleen and stomach vitality

Exchange

Let me have a look

Dad

Xiaobao is hungry

But my tummy feels so bloated

Xiaobao

Miracle Doctor

What do we do now?

The young master's spleen and stomach are extremely weak

Too weak to handle tonics

Neither decoctions nor strong medicines can be used

We need special ingredients

and a special method to prepare medicinal cuisine

Take it slow

Where is the kitchen?

Please choose a medicinal cuisine plan

Eight-Treasure Spleen-Nourishing Porridge

Mild, slow to take effect

Aura Appetite-Boosting Soup

Requires 50 Merit Points to consume

Activate Recipe

Remarkably effective

Choose B

When it comes to saving lives

Merit points should be used when needed

He's swallowing his saliva

Before, just smelling food

would make him vomit

Xiaobao, try this

Just one taste

Comfortable, my tummy feels warm

Xiaobao actually finished it all

This is the first time in three months

Thank you, Miracle Doctor

You are the benefactor of our whole family

Benefactor

Please accept my bow

Boss Wang

You mustn't

Benefactor

Don't run the furniture factory anymore

Come work for me

I'll give you

half the shares of my factory

You can specialize

in regulating my son's health

Boss Wang

The root of the young master's illness

is spleen and stomach imbalance

This

is the conditioning recipe for next month

Please have your wife follow it

Step by step

Your son's illness

will be cured

I understand

Benefactor

From now on

Your affairs

are my Wang Defa's affairs

You want to cooperate, right?

Good

Name your price

I'll pay whatever you ask

Boss Wang

Regarding cooperation

it's about mutual benefit

Specific details

we can discuss slowly

Brilliant, my friend

Your designs

have opened my eyes

These lines and structures

are unique in the market

You flatter me, Boss Wang

On my side

I'll organize the villagers for production

On your side

just purchase in bulk

as per the contract

No problem

We'll do as you say

But my friend

time is tight

In seven days

there's a provincial light industry trade fair

This is the key opportunity

to break into the provincial market

I was almost hopeless

but these designs of yours

are definitely a trump card

So

give me one hundred sets of each

Within seven days

delivery is a must

Whether we make a big splash

depends on you

Don't worry, Boss Wang

Our entire village

even if we don't eat, drink, or sleep

will within seven days

complete the entire order

I'll deliver the goods on time and with quality.

Good.

I'll prepare the contract.

One hundred sets.

Come.

Here's the contract.

Sign it if there's no problem.

This is the deposit.

Brother.

My future.

Is all riding on you.

Don't worry, Boss Wang.

I won't let you down.

Sister.

Brother Yu's been gone for so long.

Something bad didn't happen, did it?

You have to believe in him.

Since he went.

He must be sure of it.

Brother Yu.

You're back.

How did it go? How did it go?

Let's go.

Let's talk at home.

Really.

So much money.

Liu Yu.

You didn't just...

Rob the whole place, did you?

In my whole life.

I've never seen so much money.

Earned from a legitimate business.

Signed a contract with Boss Wang.

One hundred pieces for each furniture set.

This.

This is just the deposit.

After the final payment.

There'll be more than enough for the public grain.

With the leftover money.

We can even build a new house.

That's great.

Long live Brother Yu.

This girl's figure.

Is too much of a test for a man.

Xiao Qian.

Get down quickly.

What kind of behavior is this?

I don't care.

Anyway.

Brother Yu is the best.

We'll inform everyone tomorrow.

Let's make money together.

We can deliver the public grain on time.

Xiao Qian.

So happy?

That's great.

What more could I ask for?

Like this,

it's already perfect.

Song Qing's favorability decreased by 3.

Currently 95.

What now?

I really didn't mess around.

Women are so hard to understand.

Sis, don't just watch.

Brother Yu made a huge contribution.

Shouldn't you also

reward him a bit?

Xiao Qian.

What nonsense are you saying?

I'm not talking nonsense.

I like Brother Yu.

Sis, you like him too.

Why can't I say it?

Anyway, anyway,

I'm sticking with Brother Yu.

Do you want to leave me?

I don't care anymore.

I'm going back to my room to sleep first.

Qing'er.

Don't listen to Xiao Qian's nonsense.

She's not wrong.

You know how I feel.

Tonight,

don't go back, okay?

Mhm.

You...

Be gentle.

Who is it?

Xiao Yu.

You're finally back.

Oh dear.

Look at me.

This old man

came at a bad time.

I'll go find Qianqian.

Heavens,

are you messing with me?

Uncle Accountant.

So late.

Urgent matter.

Ah.

The villagers saw your light on.

They couldn't settle their minds.

Insisted I come ask.

About that order.

Here.

That's the situation.

It's all here.

This...

Oh my god.

How much is this?

Xiao Yu.

You haven't broken the law, have you?

Don't worry.

This money...

It's completely clean.

Ten thousand is just the deposit.

As long as we finish the goods

within a week,

the final payment...

will be even more than this.

To cover the grain tax...

Hmph.

More than enough.

Heaven has opened its eyes.

Our village is saved.

So, Xiao Yu...

Keep going.

I'll go tell the villagers.

Incredibly good news.

Absolutely no one

will bother you again.

Ah.

Haha.

Hmph.

Continue.

My heart was burning with passion.

Now it's ice cold.

Everyone.

The money is in place.

Next,

it's up to our craftsmanship.

Secure the final payment within a week.

Our village will completely turn around.

Don't worry, Village Chief.

We...

We'll work our fingers to the bone

to get it done.

We'll all listen to the Village Chief.

Alright, listen up for my instructions.

We'll split into three teams.

Uncle Zhang, you lead one group.

You're in charge of selecting the timber.

Make sure we have enough by nightfall.

Auntie Li,

you're skilled with your hands.

Lead the women's team.

You'll handle the weaving and shaping.

Follow the blueprint.

Not a single step can be wrong.

Brother Wang,

you and the other strong young men.

You're responsible for sanding,

polishing,

and packing into crates.

This is the final step.

We cannot afford any mistakes.

Folks,

let's get to work!

He actually managed to get the money.

And he's making such a big fuss about it.

No good.

I need to go tell Master Bin right away.

Can't let this Liu Yu kid gain any momentum.

Bin...

Master Bin!

It's bad!

Something terrible has happened!

Liu Yu, he...

What's all the panic?

So he can fight, that's all.

Liu Yu might win one fight,

but he can't win them all.

With the little grain he's selling,

he can't pay the grain tax for all the villagers.

Ah!

No, Master Bin, that's not it!

This... this...

Liu Yu somehow landed

a huge partnership deal somewhere.

I heard the advance payment has already arrived.

The villagers are all fired up,

working for him day and night.

What?

Say that again.

Where did he get those kinds of resources?

I worked so hard, using loans

and buying up the grain

from several surrounding villages at low prices...

To control this area.

Liu Yu

If he really sets a benchmark.

Other villages will follow suit.

How can I do business then?

Can't let him succeed.

Ah Biao.

Go.

Gather all the brothers.

Let's go meet this.

Village Chief Liu.

Ah.

Ouch.

Oh.

Ah.

Comfortable.

You guys are the best.

I've been pushing everyone to work overtime these days.

My arms and legs.

Hardly feel like my own anymore.

Being a village chief isn't being an ox.

Why do you have to do everything.

All by yourself?

You don't even take care of yourself.

Sister's just worried about you.

How is it, Brother Yu?

My technique recently.

Has it improved?

Brother Yu.

Why is your nose bleeding?

Too stressed from overwork lately?

Hey.

You're being naughty.

Hehehe.

Song Qing favorability +3.

Current: 90 people.

Getting scolded can increase favorability?

How does that work?

Sister Qing.

Scold me a few more times.

Thank you.

This whole time.

You've been helping me run around.

What are you talking about?

Your business is our business.

My sister and I came here.

We're part of the village now.

You're leading everyone on the right path.

We'll definitely help you.

Village Chief Liu.

Living the good life, huh?

Zhao Bin.

What do you want?

What am I doing?

You bullied my brother.

Now you're trying to cut off my income.

I'm warning you.

Back off now.

Take your little games

and get lost.

Otherwise...

Otherwise what?

Breaking into my house in the middle of the night to scare women?

Zhao Bin.

Is that all you've got?

Scare?

Let me show you what

real scare is.

Grab those two women.

Who dares?

Zhao Bin!

If you lay a finger on them,

I'll risk this old life of mine

to end you.

That depends on your cooperation.

Ah!

You bitch!

Ah!

Cripple him.

Let's see how he can be village chief then.

Stop!

Zhao Bin!

You dare cause trouble in our village?

And hit our chief?

You have a death wish?

Villagers!

Fight these scoundrels!

Protect the chief!

Master Bin.

These villagers are too wild.

What should we do?

You refuse a toast,

only to drink a forfeit.

Liu Yu, just you wait.

If open methods don't work,

I'll use covert ones.

I'll make sure this big deal of yours

goes straight to ruin.

Chief.

Are you alright?

Village Chief, what should we do?

Just say the word,

and we'll head to town

and take down Zhao Bin's lair.

Thank you, everyone.

I'm fine.

Did you all see that?

Zhao Bin

Why is he scared?

Because we're united.

The more he acts like this,

the more we have to prove ourselves.

We'll shut them up for good.

Right, let's listen to the Village Chief.

Everyone, it'll be a tough night.

We need to increase patrols,

especially around the warehouse and workshop.

Zhao Bin is a sneaky guy.

He lost openly,

so he'll definitely try something underhanded.

We can't let them find any loopholes.

Don't worry, Village Chief.

We'll take turns patrolling.

Not even a fly

will get through.

Liu Yu,

are you really okay?

Ouch, ouch, ouch!

Sis Qing, now that you ask,

I suddenly feel dizzy.

Ah, my throat hurts so bad.

Oh, I think...

I need a shoulder to lean on.

Oh, really?

Where exactly?

Is it here?

Brother Yu is injured!

And you're pinching him?

He's hurt,

he needs to rest properly.

What a shame,

some things just can't be done.

Sis Qing,

you're like a miracle doctor.

That pinch of yours

seems to have cured me.

I feel great now,

I think

tonight

I can still manage something else.

Too late.

The patient needs good rest.

Sleep. You can dream of anything.

Qing'er's defenses

finally opened up.

Not a bad deal.

Reporting to the village chief.

The last batch of chairs

is all finished.

Inspection passed.

The tables are all done too.

Not a single one missing.

Folks,

we

succeeded!

Good.

Village Chief,

the warehouse is in trouble.

What?

Who did it?

I'm sorry, Village Chief.

It was Zhao Bin's men.

We couldn't stop them.

It's all ruined.

They splashed something dirty.

The furniture is blistering and molding.

It's growing thorns.

How can we deliver this?

We have to deliver tomorrow.

That Zhao Bin

wants to destroy our whole village.

I've let everyone down.

I'm useless.

Zhao Bin!

Let's fight him!

Fight! Fight!

Everyone, quiet!

Rescue people first.

Take the injured brothers

to the clinic.

If the sky falls,

I, Liu Yu, will hold it up.

This furniture,

I'll figure something out.

Crisis alert.

Target furniture detected

suffering chemical corrosion.

Component: acidic etching agent.

Surface fibers are damaged.

According to Village Guardian

Core Mission Requirements

Limited-time solution now issued

Universal Repair Spray (Temporary)

Reverses non-structural damage

Restores object to

state no older than 12 hours

Warning: Item

For this crisis only

Complete repairs before sunrise

Village Chief, can this be fixed?

We have to deliver tomorrow.

It can be fixed.

Everyone, guard the entrance for me.

Give me some time.

Don't worry, Village Chief.

This time, no matter who comes,

I won't let them in.

Liu Yu

Are you really up for this?

Brother Yu, sorry

I can't help you.

I've already found a solution.

Don't worry.

Everything will be back to normal.

Why is it so quiet inside?

Yeah, he said he was fixing furniture.

Why isn't there any hammering sound?

Maybe the Village Chief is too stressed

and lost his mind?

Brother Yu

The goods

are all good now.

Ah

Brother Yu

So cool

He actually did it.

Pack them up.

Load the cart.

Let's go together

to collect payment.

The Village Chief is amazing!

Long live the Village Chief!

Fellow villagers,

Zhao Bin

keeps pulling dirty tricks.

First, he poisoned our grain.

Now he tried to ruin our goods.

He just doesn't want

us to live well.

If Zhao Bin dares come again,

I'll fight him to the death.

Right.

We'll fight him.

We'll fight.

We will fight,

but we can't just rush in recklessly.

This hundred-mile journey is dangerous.

Zhao Bin

is likely to set an ambush halfway,

trying to rob our goods.

But with just these carts,

moving this fast,

how can we defend ourselves?

So,

we must travel together.

Strong young men on the sides,

the carts in the middle.

If Zhao Bin dares show his face,

we'll make him see

that the people of Liujia'ao

aren't to be trifled with.

Yes, the village chief is right.

We'll all listen to the village chief.

Good.

Anyone who can wield a weapon,

come with me.

This time,

it's not just about making money.

It's about showing

the might of Liujia'ao.

Liu Yu,

I'll wait for you to return.

Brother Yu,

be careful.

Fellow villagers,

let's go.

Brother Liu,

you finally made it.

Are the goods all here?

No trouble on the road?

Boss Wang, I have fulfilled my mission.

Quite a show of force.

Boss Wang,

I advise you to be careful

when inspecting the goods.

These people did things at the last minute.

The things they made

are sure to have many flaws.

Passing off inferior goods as quality ones.

Zhao Bin.

Why are you like

a rock in a latrine

stubborn and stinky?

Can't shake you off.

Cutting off someone's livelihood is like killing their parents.

Liu Yu

We're sworn enemies now.

Boss Wang,

if you use their defective goods

and ruin your reputation,

don't say I didn't warn you.

Oh?

So you're so sure

this batch of goods has problems?

One hundred percent.

Dare to bet with me?

Bet on what?

Bet that this batch is flawless.

If in this batch of mine

even one

has a quality issue,

I'll resign as village chief

and let you deal with me.

How bold!

You've finally come to your senses.

But if you lose,

you'll compensate us

double the total transaction value

of the goods,

plus damages and lost wages.

You dare?

Hahaha!

I'd lose?

It's a bet!

Brother,

is there really a problem with this batch?

If it's not possible,

I'll forfeit the deposit.

Don't push yourself too hard.

Don't worry, Boss Wang.

Let the masters open the boxes themselves

and show Boss Zhao.

Hey!

Great, Brother Liu!

The craftsmanship of Liujia'ao

and their reputation are impeccable.

I'll take the whole batch.

The balance

will be settled immediately.

Absolutely impossible.

Impossible. Absolutely impossible.

I saw it with my own eyes.

Saw what with your own eyes?

Boss Zhao.

I saw your men

using acid etchants

to drench my warehouse.

You're making false accusations!

Do you have any proof?

Bring him up.

Uncle Bin, Uncle Bin!

Save me, Uncle Bin!

They know everything.

I don't know him.

Maybe it's

someone from your own village

holding a grudge

and deliberately framing me.

Zhao Bin.

After the grain incident last time,

he was expelled from Liujia Ao.

He's no longer a member of our village.

Last night,

he led your men

to sneak into my warehouse.

Caught red-handed.

And you still want to quibble?

Hmph.

Can't be bothered

wasting words with you country bumpkins.

Boss Zhao.

Leaving in such a hurry?

Our agreement—

it's time to settle the bet.

The bet?

What if I don't give it to you?

Ah!

Lay a hand on me, and it's robbery!

It's illegal! It's a crime!

Oh.

We

are law-abiding citizens.

So,

Ergou committed burglary

and caused massive property damage.

Of course, we

have to send him to the Public Security Bureau.

Uncle Bin!

Uncle Bin, Uncle Bin!

You can't just abandon me!

Uncle Bin

You paid me to do it.

You also provided the potion.

You promised that after it was done

you'd give me a hundred bucks.

Uncle Bin

Fine, Liu Yu

You're ruthless.

The money

I'll pay it back.

Fine, Liu Yu

You're ruthless.

The money

I'll pay it back.

Thank you, Boss Zhao.

Boss Wang told Boss Zhao

what's the total transaction amount in tens of thousands?

Fifty thousand bucks.

Cash on the spot.

According to the bet, double the payment for the goods.

A hundred thousand bucks.

Cash or check?

Bullshit.

A pile of worthless wood.

A hundred thousand bucks?

You're extorting me.

Zhao Bin

I've been in business for over twenty years.

I keep my word.

Village Chief Liu's furniture craftsmanship is excellent

and the styles are new.

Reselling it can fetch this much

or even more.

Boss Zhao

It seems

you're reluctant to part with the money.

Then I can only invite Boss Zhao

to take a seat at the Public Security Bureau.

Wait.

You won't leave today without paying up.

The money

I'll pay.

Sigh.

Liu Yu

Listen up.

However you swallowed this money

I'll make you vomit it back with interest.

No need for Boss Zhao to worry about that.

Take care, Boss Zhao.

I won't see you out.

Hmph.

Boss Wang.

Thanks for earlier.

It was clearly thirty thousand in goods payment.

You insisted it was fifty thousand.

Helped us swindle an extra...

Helped us get so much more money.

Hehe.

Little brother, I didn't lie to him.

To tell you the truth,

several big clients in the city

have taken a liking to

this batch of goods of yours.

I was just now calculating the total pre-sale amount.

Here.

This is a long-term cooperation contract.

From now on, your village—

I'll buy however much you produce.

Good.

It's a deal.

This is the payment for this batch.

Count it.

Fellow villagers,

let's

go home.

Fifty thousand in goods payment,

plus the previous deposit,

and Zhao Bin's compensation...

After deducting costs,

a net profit of two hundred thousand.

The long-term contract is signed too.

The rise of Liujia'ao

starts with me, Liu Yu.

Haha.

I'm sleepy. Time for bed.

Qianqian.

Come here, give me a kiss.

Qing, Qing, Qing...

Sorry, I...

I didn't know it was you.

So...

If it were Qianqian,

you could just kiss her however you want?

It's over, it's over.

All my efforts are wasted.

The favorability I worked so hard

to raise...

Now it's

going to plummet back to square one.

Weren't you sleepy?

Lie down.

Hey.

What are you doing?

You're not wearing enough.

It's cold at night, didn't want you to freeze.

I'm tired, I need to sleep.

Then...

Then let's just sleep like this.

I've been pretty exhausted lately.

I might sleep really deeply.

What will you do in your dreams?

Maybe...

I won't even know myself.

Those words...

I'm taking them seriously.

Liu Yu.

You and I are sworn enemies.

You cut off my income.

Humiliated me.

And swindled me out of so much money.

I'll make your life a living hell.

Master Bin.

That guy is riding high right now.

The villagers are all protecting him.

A direct approach might not work.

To kill a snake, you must strike its head.

Liu Yu's weak spot...

Is those two women.

Go.

Find a few clever ones.

Grab those women, Song Qing and Song Qian.

Without anyone noticing.

And bring them to me.

Yes.

Master Bin.

Liu Yu.

When you find out...

The women you love...

Are in my hands...

Let's see how arrogant you are then.

I'll make you kneel.

And make you spit out the money you took...

Along with your dignity...

Piece by piece...

Right back at me.

What are you hiding for?

Getting shy now?

Too late.

Pervert.

Alright, alright.

Rogue

Only to you

System Notification

Main Quest

Lead Liujiadao out of poverty

Significant progress achieved

Sign long-term contract

Establish stable cash flow

Village prosperity increased

Rewards distributing

Obtained Master Carpenter

Mastered and integrated

Your understanding of wood

has reached perfection

Can design and craft

top-tier furniture

Obtained special item

Traceability Imprint

Can apply an invisible mark

on products

Any counterfeit

will be exposed

and can be traced back

to its source of production

System Evaluation

Success in both career and love

Please keep up the good work

Strive to achieve

the 'Winner at Life' achievement soon

Master Carpenter

Traceability Imprint

Hahaha

Heaven helps me

Zhao Bin

Let's see what other tricks

you can pull

What's wrong?

Nothing

Just want to say

Everything

is better with you here

Fellow villagers

What is this?

What happened?

Village Chief

Nothing much

We just came

to wait for you to assign work

Yes, Village Chief

Our autumn harvest is over

Nothing much.

I heard Boss Wang

gave you a big order.

Thought I'd come help out.

I appreciate everyone's kindness.

I really do.

Our previous collaboration

was thanks to everyone's hard work.

You must take this money.

Village Chief,

please don't refuse.

We don't want wages.

We just want to work with you

and contribute to the village.

Alright.

Since

you all trust me so much,

I won't refuse anymore.

But

the wages must be paid.

One dollar

a day.

Daily pay.

A dollar a day?

That's more than city wages!

Oh, Village Chief,

that's too much, really.

Yeah, Village Chief.

We're here to repay a kindness,

not to make money.

Then it's settled.

I, Liu Yu,

will lead everyone in the work.

For all of us,

to live better lives together.

Now,

those with strength,

follow me up the mountain.

We'll choose the best timber.

Listen to the chief, up the mountain!

Up the mountain, up the mountain!

Let's go!

What are you looking at?

Haven't you seen your sister before?

I haven't seen

a sister

nourished by love.

Tsk tsk tsk.

Your complexion is so rosy.

How was the battle last night?

Pretty intense.

What nonsense are you spouting?

This girl...

And you're talking about me?

Aren't you also...

That's different.

I think...

Brother Yu with you...

Mhm.

Is pretty wild.

With me,

he's more gentle.

Keep talking nonsense and I'll hit you.

Ahem.

Who are you looking for?

Educated Youth Song.

Sis.

What are you doing?

Get away!

Remember,

choose wood with fine, dense grain

and moderate hardness.

Don't go into the old forest.

This season,

starved all summer,

the wild boars and bears

are not to be messed with.

Village Chief,

you know so much.

It feels like

you know more than the old carpenter.

It's all thanks to

the system's

Master Carpenter reward.

When explaining,

it's simpler and clearer.

You're never too old to learn.

Everyone, split up and get to work.

Be careful.

Village Chief! Village Chief!

It's bad!

Song Qing and Song Qian have been tied up!

They were kidnapped!

What did you say?

Did you see who it was?

Didn't see clearly who it was,

but

it was Zhao Bin who ordered it.

They were driving a

tractor with a canopy.

Chased for miles

Couldn't catch up at all

Zhao Bin

Causing trouble repeatedly

Village Chief

Let's grab our gear

Head to town

Raid his hideout

Fight him to the end

Yeah, fight him!

Everyone, calm down

System

Initiate scan and tracking

Locate Song Qing, Song Qian

System prompt

Activating

Emergency tracking function

Consuming 50 virtue points

Target located successfully

East outskirts of the county

Abandoned textile factory

Vital signs stable

But unconscious

Optimal infiltration route

Planned for you

Everyone, listen to me

I'll rescue them

You all return to the village now

Gather more people

Strengthen patrols

Guard against Zhao Bin's backup plans

That's an order

But Village Chief, you alone...

I have a way

Trust me

Dare to mess with Liu Yu

This debt

I'll settle with them

With interest

Boss Bin

We grabbed these two girls

Aren't they just to

Threaten Liu Yu?

Let's have some fun first

As long as we don't kill them

It won't affect Boss Bin's negotiations

Right?

Hahahaha

What if Boss Bin finds out?

What's there to fear?

Only heaven, earth, you, and I know.

Such a beautiful woman

Not giving it a try

is such a waste.

Don't come any closer.

Looking for death.

Activate combat enhancement.

Received.

My hand!

Ah!

Kill him.

Brother Yu.

I knew it.

You'd come to save us.

Liu Yu.

It's okay now.

I'm sorry.

I didn't protect you well.

Let's go.

We're going home.

Zhao Bin.

I let you go last time.

You still dare to provoke me?

Seeking death.

The village chief is back.

Village chief, you're finally back.

Are you okay?

Village chief.

The old secretary said

that Boss Wang has called many times.

He said it's urgent.

He wants you back.

Hurry back to the office.

You all go back and rest first.

Calm down from the shock.

I'll go handle something.

I'll be back soon.

You.

Be careful.

We'll wait for you at home.

Mm.

Don't worry.

Brother Wang, it's me.

What happened?

Brother, something terrible has happened.

Right now, we don't know

where a bunch of

counterfeit furniture of ours came from.

They're priced low.

Previously bought

Our genuine customers

are all coming back to return their purchases.

They say we're passing off inferior goods as quality ones.

Our reputation

is about to be ruined.

Just as expected.

Brother Wang,

don't panic.

Our genuine furniture

has unique anti-counterfeit features.

Ah, I know.

I've checked carefully.

Those shoddy fakes don't have them.

But ordinary consumers

can't tell the difference.

The public opinion now

is very unfavorable to us.

Brother Wang,

issue a statement immediately.

Emphasize

the anti-counterfeit features of our genuine products.

And announce

an investigation into the source of the counterfeits.

Also,

help me check

in which areas

this batch of counterfeits is circulating.

I've had someone look into it.

They're mainly concentrated

in a few furniture stores in the west of the city.

Behind this,

Zhao Bin seems to be involved.

Hmph.

It's him, as expected.

Brother Wang,

do as I said.

I'm coming to the county town right away.

This time,

I'm going to make sure

he never recovers.

Take a look.

Gentlemen, bosses.

These are the latest models.

They're exactly the same

as those hot-selling styles

on the market.

But the price

is only half of theirs.

Better prices for bulk orders.

Boss Zhao.

The quality

doesn't look refined.

And I've heard

the genuine product

has an anti-counterfeit mark.

That's a gimmick.

It's a scam.

Hey,

my furniture

is made with solid materials,

and the style is modern.

Ah,

I absolutely run an honest business.

Zhao Bin,

you talking about honesty

is the biggest insult

to honesty itself.

Liu Yu,

what are you doing here?

To cause trouble?

Hmph.

Brother Wang,

you're here.

Everyone, take a look.

This

is the genuine wood.

And these

are all shoddy imitations.

Our genuine wood

undergoes strict processing,

with precise mortise and tenon joints.

Most importantly,

we

have a unique anti-counterfeit mark

that can't be faked.

These,

does he have them?

He really doesn't.

The quality is too poor.

You're talking nonsense!

What mark?

It's just something

you added temporarily.

Whether it's temporary or not,

an expert can verify it.

And you,

Zhao Bin,

are suspected of counterfeiting and producing fakes,

disrupting market order.

The evidence is conclusive.

Who are you trying to scare?

You, hahaha!

Officer, please come in.

Zhao Bin

We received a report

and verified the evidence.

You are suspected of speculation and profiteering,

producing and selling counterfeit goods,

and kidnapping.

Come with us

for investigation.

Liu Yu

You're ruthless.

Just you wait.

Wait for you to come out and harm people again?

Zhao Bin

Let me tell you

not only will you go to prison,

all assets under your name

will be liquidated.

Hmph.

County's richest man

you won't be for long.

Bro, this is so satisfying.

Zhao Bin this time

is completely finished.

Our crisis

is finally over.

System Notification

Successfully defeated a business rival

and protected your own interests

and market order.

Village reputation greatly increased.

Business environment purified.

Rewards distributed:

Basic Physical Enhancement Potion x1

Slightly improves physical fitness.

Passive skill: Business Insight

Easier to spot business opportunities and risks.

New Challenge:

Utilize the opportunity of liquidating Zhao Bin's assets

to integrate resources

and elevate the Liu Family Village industries

to new heights.

Integrate resources...

It seems

absorbing Zhao Bin's remaining forces

to strengthen ourselves

is the next step.

This is better than just getting compensation.

More valuable

Crisis averted

Just the beginning

Now

It's our turn to take the initiative

and carve up the battlefield

Boss Wang

You asked for me

Brother

Fantastic news

Zhao Bin's verdict is in

Multiple charges combined

He won't see daylight

for at least eight to ten years

After liquidating his assets

Your compensation

will come to this amount

Forty-five thousand

Brother Wang

You didn't call just

to share the good news, right

Heh heh

Of course not

After this whole ordeal

Your furniture

has made a name for itself

Now in the market

everyone recognizes

the Liu brand

Brother

Have you ever thought about

starting a proper factory

and scaling up

Brother Wang

I was just thinking the same

It's just that

equipment, permits, all that

Ah

Leave it to me

Equipment, channels, sales

I'll handle it all

You just need to

get the factory up and running

Good

Thanks, Brother Wang

Alright

Then it's settled

Uncle Wang

Use the loudspeaker to tell the whole village

that I, Liu Yu

We're going to build

our own furniture factory.

Ah,

finally, success is here.

Fellow villagers,

I have two announcements.

First,

Zhao Bin is down.

Good!

The money he paid

is enough to power the village

and renovate the school.

Great!

Second,

the furniture is in high demand.

I've decided

to officially build a factory in the village.

Will we still farm the land?

Yeah,

the land

is the farmer's root.

We must farm it.

During the off-season,

we

have a new way to earn money:

working at the factory.

Monthly wages,

year-end dividends.

I

will make our village,

our Liujia'ao,

a village of ten-thousand-yuan households.

Great!

The village chief leads us to wealth.

I'll follow the village chief.

Yes, yes,

we'll follow the village chief.

Good!

I hereby announce:

Liujia'ao Furniture Factory

is

officially established today!

Brother,

Brother Wang.

Oh my,

it's only been a few months,

and you've already made it big.

You're not the same person anymore.

Don't tease me.

It's all thanks to everyone's help.

I'm not mocking you.

Do you know what they're saying

about you in the city's business circles now?

They call you

the Money God Liu, turning wood into gold.

Starting from scratch,

you took down Zhao Bin.

Your name

in our city

is a big deal.

Oh, Brother Wang,

it's just empty fame.

Brother Wang, what brings you here this time?

Got some big business for me?

I've set my sights on the provincial market.

I'm ready to go all in.

From now on,

my high-end furniture orders

will all depend on you.

No problem.

Brother Wang,

your matters

are my top priority.

Brother Yu, you're back!

Oh, the busy man.

I thought

you were held up by a business partner.

No place like home,

especially my cozy nest.

No matter how many social events I attend,

what's on my mind

is always the two of you.

Hungry?

Food's kept warm in the pot.

I'll go get Brother Yu's foot-washing water.

Hey,

now there's

a tricky problem.

What?

Look at my bed.

Tonight,

Oh.

Dream on.

Sleep by yourself.

Brother Yu,

you're being naughty.

I'll go get your foot-washing water.

Haha.

I think

my proposal this afternoon...

Very constructive.

Look.

This way, we have more fun.

Saves you all

from pushing and shoving.

Trying to murder your husband?

Ouch!

Who told you to be so unserious all day?

I'm going to sleep.

Your bed is too small.

Too crowded for three people.

I'm going to sleep too.

Hey.

No.

We must speed things up.

Build a new house.

With the biggest bed.

Oof.

Brother Yu.

Brother Yu, eat first.

Mhm.

Look.

The factory building is up.

Our living space

needs to catch up.

Mhm.

Actually,

there's no need to rush.

The way we are now

is pretty good too.

That won't do.

I said it.

I want to give you the best.

This house,

I'll build it spacious

and comfortable.

When the time comes,

our whole family

can sleep in one bed.

Then,

Go for it, Brother Yu!

I'll be waiting

to move into the new house.

Ready?

Open your eyes.

My goodness.

Is this

our future house?

I must be dreaming.

Such a big house!

You've put a lot of thought into this.

Do you like it?

From now on,

this place

will be our forever home.

I love it.

Thank you, Brother Yu.

Sister.

Yes?

Wow!

Congratulations, Village Chief!

On your new home!

Oh my!

This estate

is way better than Zhao Bin's.

A hundred times better.

The key is,

the Village Chief led us to prosperity.

Exactly.

Our village used to be the poorest.

Everyone in the surrounding area knew it.

Now,

who doesn't know Liu Jia'ao?

All thanks to our Village Chief.

Yes, yes, yes!

You're all too kind.

Without everyone's

hard work and support,

I, Liu Yu,

couldn't have done it alone.

No one leaves today!

In my courtyard,

we drink until we drop!

Main Story Final Task:

Lead Liu Jia'ao to Prosperity

Completed.

Task Evaluation:

Per Capita Income Growth

Exceeds 1000%.

Infrastructure Complete.

Utilities and roads connected.

Established a sustainable

core industry: Furniture Factory.

Villager Happiness Index

Reached Peak.

Rating: SSS.

Final Reward Issued:

Era's Foreknowledge Database

Permanently Unlocked.

You will continue to receive

In the coming decades

Macroeconomic development

Key technological breakthroughs

And major business opportunities

May you lead the times

Grasp the nation's destiny

Health Source Aura

You and your family

Partners

Will continuously receive

Physical function optimization

Immunity to all diseases

Extended lifespan

System Ultimate Authority

You have mastered the system

No need to rely on tasks

Can freely invoke

All unlocked functions

And within the rules

Customization capabilities

The system will serve as

Your eternal partner

System

Thank you

Next

It's me, Liu Yu

Writing my own legend

Qing'er

Qian'er

Brother Yu

The guests have all left

Mm-hmm

Everything's arranged

You

Sneaking around

What are you doing?

You

How is it?

Do I look good?

Like a fairy

I'm not the only surprise

Sister, come out

You guys

We've been so brave

What about you, Brother Yu?

We

Are waiting for you in the room