Seeing her fleeing back, the previously unpredictable man's eyes gradually softened, and a slight smile tugged on his lips.
Everyone had arrived save for Zhou Hengyang. Li Youcai was so anxious that he almost got someone to look for him. No sooner had he decided on a course of action than he noticed Zhou Hengyang standing at the door. "Hengyang, you're finally here!"
"Something bad has happened; I just heard the news." Li Youcai pulled Zhou Hengyang aside, worry coloring his words, "I'm afraid Little Wen might have bitten off more than she can chew."
They had discussed this matter mere days before. Indeed, in the time since, Zhou Hengyang managed to deal with the other notable families in the village. Not only had he settled the matter regarding the division of land, but he also pushed for greater support for his newest plan. It was not a bad plan by any means. Other than the food handed over to the country as tax, the surplus belonged to individual households.
