Chapter 1452 - 730: Restoring Reputation
"You’re too kind, figuring out we were coming ahead of time and even killing a chicken to entertain us. It’s really not necessary," Lin Beichen said.
"Oh, it’s nothing. Since you’re here, I must entertain you properly to show my hospitality," the old village chief replied with a smile.
"Is there anything you need help with right now? I can lend a hand at any time, so please don’t hesitate," Lin Beichen said very respectfully.
These past few days, Lin Beichen had been treating the injured, and the livestream was always open, allowing anyone to watch at any time.
When viewers saw Lin Beichen healing those people, the praise for him in the livestream chat was endless.
Some even expressed a desire to become Lin Beichen’s apprentice and learn his skills.
Now, seeing Lin Beichen show such respect to the old village chief, the people in the livestream chat also started discussing how the old village chief was not ordinary.
"See, I guessed beforehand that his status was unusual, and now it’s confirmed. He’s not just the village chief; I think he has roles we can’t even imagine."
"Being able to foresee Lin Beichen and the others coming and preparing a chicken to entertain them is not ordinary. Anyone who argues otherwise must be out of their mind."
That’s what people in the chat were saying, but some offered a different perspective: "Could it be that when Lin Beichen was asking around for the old village chief’s address, someone informed the chief they were coming, so he prepared the chicken? It’s not that he predicted it himself."
In conclusion, this person refused to acknowledge the old village chief as extraordinary.
Because in this world, how many truly extraordinary people are there? He thought it was all just nonsense.
Lin Beichen also kept an eye on what everyone thought about this.
Reading these comments, he could only shake his head helplessly. These people were clearly just projecting their own ordinariness onto others, assuming everyone else was just as ordinary as they were.
At this critical moment, the system suddenly issued a new task. Lin Beichen only needed to gain the old village chief’s approval to unlock the sixty-four hexagrams’ omnipotent growth main quest.
This main quest had always been Lin Beichen’s dream. He had prayed countless times to the system, hoping for a chance to unlock it, but the system had remained unmoved.
And now, the task appeared so suddenly, with such a simple condition: just the village chief’s consent.
Lin Beichen immediately realized that the old village chief was likely an NPC in the system. Otherwise, obtaining such a main quest wouldn’t be so easy.
So, Lin Beichen explained his intent to the old village chief: "I came today mainly because of Liu Baoguo’s issue. You know, Liu Baoguo, as a businessman, in pursuit of personal gain, caused significant harm and injury to the townspeople. We’ve compiled a list of victims over these few days and plan to compensate them. But even so, it won’t erase their resentment towards Liu Baoguo."
"Therefore, I hope you can host a press conference where Liu Baoguo can personally apologize to the victims to earn their forgiveness."
At the same time, Lin Beichen emphasized that Liu Baoguo needed to personally explain the situation to the old village chief and express his willingness to provide compensation. Otherwise, if Lin Beichen was the only one speaking here, it would all seem like his wishful thinking, and Liu Baoguo would appear insincere, making it unlikely for the old village chief to agree.
The old village chief sighed but ultimately nodded in agreement.
Seeing this, Liu Baoguo couldn’t help but urgently ask, "When do you think it would be best to hold this press conference?"
He was incredibly eager to apologize because only then could he shake off his inner fear and stop worrying about retribution during his daily life.
The old village chief said: "Why are you in such a hurry? I’ve agreed to your proposition. However, I have one condition: the deceased people’s children’s education and daily expenses must be fully covered by Liu Baoguo."
This was the reason why the village people desperately collected medicinal herbs: they simply wanted to earn more money to support their children’s education.
Lin Beichen deeply understood the importance of education. He had once arranged for his friends to take his apprentices to the city for better schooling.
Upon hearing the old village chief’s words, Liu Baoguo was obviously a bit unwilling. After all, covering the expenses for so many children was no small amount.
Lin Beichen advised him, "Just agree. The children in this environment see education as their only way out. Moreover, it doesn’t cost much to go to school in this small place."
Liu Baoguo, although a businessman, wasn’t an incorrigible villain. Listening to Lin Beichen, he realized the reasoning and consequently nodded repeatedly in agreement.
"Okay, I agree to take responsibility for the children’s tuition and daily expenses, but only until they leave this village. I can’t be responsible for their entire life’s education."
The old village chief had already considered this. He was certain that once these children developed a strong desire for education, they would find ways to work part-time and earn money to pay for their schooling once they left the village.
"Good, it’s settled then. Liu Baoguo, you mustn’t go back on your word. Even after I resolve this issue and leave, you must follow through on your promises."
After reaching an agreement, the old village chief said, "There’s no time like the present. Let’s hold the public conference today and have Liu Baoguo apologize to everyone in person."