Xu Zhengyang looked at the hopeful gazes of the family and couldn't help but sneer repeatedly.
They really didn't know their own limits and had no idea of their worth.
"My company is indeed very large, with monthly revenues in the tens of thousands. Given such a big account, I doubt Chen Xin can handle it, so you can stop daydreaming. I don't need him as an accountant."
Xu Zhengyang deliberately inflated the figures to make Wu Li long for what she couldn't have.
Sure enough, upon hearing the figure in the tens of thousands, Wu Li's eyes turned green with envy.
If her son could get into Xu Zhengyang's company, the benefits would be substantial.
Chen Zhenghe's face hardened as he said:
"What, did the elders' words not work? You're still unwilling to arrange for Chen Xin to join your company?"
Xu Zhengyang's expression also grew cold.
"Unwilling? Are you deaf? Not only am I unwilling, but I also said stop daydreaming. Don't you understand?"
Seeing Xu Zhengyang openly tearing off the facade and showing no respect, Chen Zhenghe's anger flared up.
However, he dared not say another word, knowing that he would lose even the 45 cents if he argued further.
Thus, despite his rage, he remained silent, his face flushed red with suppressed frustration.
"Zhengyang, your company is so big, and you're only giving us 45 cents?
If you don't want Chen Xin in your company, then forget it! Just give us more money, and I'll have him find a job on his own!"
Wu Li's expression was also displeased.
Her tone implied that Xu Zhengyang had done something wrong and needed to compensate with more money.
"Forty cents."
Xu Zhengyang said coldly.
"What?"
Wu Li frowned, asking with a hint of anger. Wasn't it 45 cents before? Why did it decrease when she asked for it?
"Thirty cents!"
Xu Zhengyang stated again, coldly.
"Xu Zhengyang, what do you mean?!"
Chen Xin finally lost his temper, slamming the cigarette butt onto the table, causing sparks to fly.
Just like that, his car and wedding were gone?
"Now there's not even a dime left."
Xu Zhengyang looked at the black spots on the table from the cigarette butt and said coldly.
"Xu, what do you mean?"
Wu Li also slammed her hand on the table angrily. Since Xu Zhengyang had torn off the mask, she decided to go all out.
Xu Zhengyang was clearly using his wealth to bully them.
"My point is that you should get lost right now and never show up at my place again.
If you annoy me, I'll make sure you spend the rest of your lives in regret."
Xu Zhengyang's words made the surrounding temperature drop several degrees.
Wu Li and the others couldn't help but shiver.
The situation had become extremely awkward, and the tension was palpable.
Wu Li, shaking with anger, pointed at Xu Zhengyang.
"Fine, you've got some guts!"
She said this and quickly ran outside, standing at the door and shouting loudly:
"Help! The Xu brothers have money now and refuse to recognize their poor relatives!
Xu Liqiu, Xu Zhengyang, Chen Bixia, these heartless ingrates! They've forgotten their parents now that they have some money!
They've forgotten who raised them with so much effort!"
Wu Li sat down at the door and began crying out loud, making a scene.
Chen Zhenghe and Chen Xin also quickly ran outside, starting to join in the shouting.
This was the county street, and during the day, there were plenty of people. In no time, a crowd had gathered, though they all stayed at a distance, pointing and commenting.
Chen Bixia, feeling embarrassed, started to cry again, not knowing what to do. This was exactly what she feared.
Her uncle and aunt had embarrassed her and caused trouble for Xu Zhengyang.
Xu Liqiu looked at Xu Zhengyang with uncertainty.
Xu Zhengyang, on the other hand, took out his phone, which had just received a message.
After reading the message, Xu Zhengyang put away his phone, stood up, and sneered.
"Let's go outside and watch the show. If they manage to get even a penny today, I'll change my name to Xu Zhengyang!"
Xu Zhengyang and his brothers walked out, with Lin Yourong supporting the distressed Chen Bixia.
The four of them stood coldly at the door, watching.
The crowd grew larger and larger.
Wu Li cried out desperately, rolling and tumbling on the ground, covering herself in dirt, acting like a madwoman.
Among the crowd, at least half recognized Xu Liqiu, who ran a breakfast stall, while the other half didn't know what was happening, leading to various speculations.
"Wow, how can people be like this?"
"Hey? Aren't those Chen Bixia's uncle and aunt? And their thug son."
"Hmph, it looks like they're asking for money now that Xu Liqiu's family is rich. They probably didn't get any."
"What kind of people are these? When relatives ask for money, you should help if you have it."
"Do you know what you're talking about? Do you think this family is any good? What decent family rolls around in the dirt like this?"
While the crowd was discussing, a black car slowly approached.
Many people didn't recognize the car.
But a knowledgeable person suddenly shouted:
"Wow, that's the county magistrate's car!"
This shout caused the crowd to disperse.
Even Wu Li, who was rolling on the ground, heard this and quickly stood up, looking in the direction of the approaching car in surprise.
Sure enough, when the car stopped, a man in a traditional suit got out, neatly combed with an old-fashioned scholar's demeanor.
A few people recognized him immediately and whispered to those around:
"My God, that's the county magistrate. What's he doing here?"
The middle-aged man was not accompanied by many people, just one male assistant.
He spotted Xu Zhengyang and quickly walked over with a friendly smile.
He had to come.
Just yesterday, all the local bullies who had troubled him for a long time were suddenly hospitalized.
And without exception, all had fractures in their lower limbs. Even if treated, they would be crippled, with more than half spending their lives in a wheelchair.
He immediately ordered an investigation into who did this. After some searching, it was finally confirmed that Xu Zhengyang was the culprit.
Only after assuring the villagers that Xu Zhengyang would not be held responsible did they dare to confirm it was him.
Especially since someone had also relayed Xu Zhengyang's words at the time.
He gave a sum of money to a suited man, hired a lawyer to collect evidence, crack down on bullies, and protect Hualu County.
Just these few words had kept the county magistrate awake all night.
The next day, he decided he must personally visit this young entrepreneur from Hualu County.
In front of the crowd, he naturally couldn't mention Xu Zhengyang's actions against the bullies, as that would be embarrassing for himself.
It was shameful that the county magistrate couldn't solve the problem and had to rely on the public to save Hualu County.
"Hello, you must be Xu Zhengyang."
"Hello, Magistrate Zhao."
Xu Zhengyang naturally knew who the person was. The message on his phone was from the suited man, informing him that the magistrate was coming.
"Ha ha, welcome back to Hualu County, Mr. Xu! Hualu County is proud and honored to have a young entrepreneur like you."
"Magistrate Zhao, you flatter me."
Magistrate Zhao intended to ask Xu Zhengyang to sit inside and express his gratitude privately.
But before he could say anything, Wu Li interjected coldly:
"What nonsense young entrepreneur? Just an ungrateful person! Magistrate, are you still going to stand up for the people?
We worked hard to raise our niece and marry her off to their family. Now we're asking for a bit of money, and he actually threw us out!"