I am not just a tycoon

Uncle Li Baocai had just thought a fight was about to break out, so he'd gone to fetch a hoe, but now it seemed it was unnecessary; he directly tossed aside the hoe and joined his grand-nephew.

"Yuan, what's going on here?"

Li Baocai asked curiously.

"It's nothing, Uncle. They won't dare to bully our family again."

Shen Yuan grinned as if nothing had happened, "These people are just paper tigers, they bully the weak and fear the strong. Now, you can even build your house."

Li Baocai still didn't understand the reason when another uncle noticed two new cars at their doorstep and exclaimed, "Heping, when did you get new cars? Maybach!"

Li Baocai looked over, "Maybach?"

Shen Heping chuckled, "Got them two months ago, all thanks to Yuan's good fortune."

"Money Yuan earned?"

"....."

Shen Yuan, tired of being questioned by his family, immediately ran into the yard, leaving Old Shen and Li Hongjuan to explain.

Grandma didn't concern herself with outside matters, she was tending to the firewood stove in the kitchen, with something cooking in the pot.

In rural areas, there were indeed gas cylinders, but a large number of people still preferred cooking with firewood; the dishes prepared with it did indeed seem more fragrant.

This was a flavor Yuan couldn't find outside, and he only got to enjoy it during festivals and summer vacations.

"How delicious, Grandma~"

Shen Yuan fanned toward his nose with his hand.

Grandma, her eyes narrowing into slits, chuckled, "It's stuffed tofu. One summer vacation, you used to fuss over eating it every day."

"So many years, and you still remember."

"Not so many years. It was when you were about this tall."

Grandma sat in front of the wood stove and gestured a height, the flickering firelight casting warmth on her wrinkled face, giving her a particularly benevolent look.

...

Outside, Shen Heping and Li Hongjuan had finally managed to explain their "son's rise to fame."

It was a matter of pride after all; their son achieving something showed they had raised him well.

Uncle Li Baocai couldn't help but remark, "No wonder Yuan was so confident just now."

Aunt cashed in, "Don't look at how mischievous Yuan was when he was little, but he was clever, so I figured he would do well in the future."

"You just took the words right out of my mouth."
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Another uncle grumbled unhappily.

He was a seasoned teacher, having encountered countless students, and had his own way of judging people.

Yuan's personality was quite appealing, displaying from an early age the same savvy and generosity as his father, coupled with a slight recklessness and wildness, so his successes were bound to be significant.

Meanwhile, as everyone was discussing, Li Fulong led Li Fuqing and Li Jinguo to their doorstep.

Li Baocai was about to stop them, but seeing their expressions didn't appear hostile, he let them be.

Li Fuqing, looking somewhat uneasy, approached Li Baocai and scratched his head, "Baocai brother, I was wrong about the road issue, and I took some of your land when building my house, sorry for that."

Li Baocai and his wife were taken aback. Li Fuqing was apologizing to our family?

This was really something unexpected.

"Here is 13,000 total, with 3,000 from just now provided by Shen Yuan and the remaining 10,000 as payment to buy your land."

Li Fuqing handed over a stack of bills, "I'll rebuild the wall and won't encroach on your land again, you can count on that."

Li Baocai hadn't yet reacted, but Li Fuqing had already stuffed the money into his hands and walked into the yard.

When Li Fuqing reached the kitchen, he took Grandma's hand, "Auntie, I'm Fuqing. I've been a thorn in your side over the years, I'm here to apologize now."

Grandma uttered, "Oh, Fuqing."

Li Fuqing held her hand for a moment, then turned to Shen Yuan with a straightforward smile, "Shen Yuan, my nephew…"

Shen Yuan, expressionless, "Don't call me nephew, just spit it out… I mean, speak up."

Shen Yuan, in front of grandma, thus turned the conversation in a different direction.

"Uh…"

Li Fuqing scratched his head awkwardly, "I have wronged you over the years, please don't take it to heart, I'm here to apologize."

"Oh."

Shen Yuan glanced at him indifferently and then swept his gaze over to Li Jinguo and Li Fulong behind him.

The two felt uncomfortable under his scrutiny. Li Fulong, with an apologetic tone, said, "Mr. Shen, sorry for the misunderstanding today. We've already given Baocai the 3,000 from earlier and an additional 10,000 for the land concerns, and we will rebuild the boundary wall without encroaching further."

"Alright, got it."

"We'll be off then."

Li Fulong sighed in relief and led the others out.

The three of them returned to Li Fuqing's main hall, and Li Fuqing was still somewhat indignant, "Today was utterly humiliating, having to go and apologize to their family!"

Li Fulong sternly said, "If we hadn't apologized today, it might not have been possible tomorrow. Brother, I suggest you steer clear of messing with their family from now on."

"Why the hell would I!"

Li Fuqing slammed his hand on the chair, cursing, "I paid 10,000 today and even had to cover the costs for the wall repair myself; never in my life have I felt so stifled!"

...

And this scene of Li Fuqing's group coming and going at Li Baocai's place was all witnessed by the nosy neighbors.

The sight of Li Fuqing, bowing and scraping, bringing money to their doorstep was diligently noted.

It truly was an eye-opener; they never expected to see such a submissive side of Li Fuqing.

"It's clear that Li Hongjuan's son is doing well outside; even Li Fulong and Li Jinguo don't dare cross him!"

"Yes, Li Fulong didn't even make a peep just now, straight up took his brother to apologize."

"Now who would dare mess with their family?"