Chapter 75

Chapter 75

Lu Hang Convinces the Villagers

"Exactly. If we can't deliver, you'll surely blame us. This isn't something A Hang can decide!" Lu Fang stepped forward, scanning the crowd with a serious expression.

The crowd fell silent, their eyes filled with disappointment.

"Think about the harvest from these crops. While we might not be able to plant them in the short term, in a year or two, if it becomes possible, I can leverage connections to make our village the first to cultivate them," Lu Hang suddenly promised, as if struck by an idea.

The Lu family looked at him in confusion, including Lin Nannan, none understanding why he had made such a declaration.

"A Hang, is that true?" Lu Ding, who had been crestfallen moments ago, asked excitedly.

As the village head, he knew the dire straits the village was in—everyone was barely scraping by. These seeds were desperately needed, and if they could be planted sooner, it would be ideal.

"The grain comes from us—that much, I can guarantee." His expression darkened briefly before he added, "These crops are reserved as seed reserves, and it's a matter of great importance, closely tied to our village. So, everyone, please keep an eye out to prevent sabotage. If anything happens, the blame will fall on our entire village."

You can never predict human nature, and he had to prepare for the worst.

Most villagers were decent, though some were all talk and no action, lacking the nerve for real trouble—evident from how they feared Lin Nannan. His words were meant to make everyone feel responsible, ensuring they took the matter seriously.

Rather than leaving Lin Nannan to shoulder the burden alone, mobilizing the entire village would deter any bold troublemakers.

Lin Nannan was clever. Though eager for a quick harvest, Lu Hang's words and actions made her realize the situation wasn't as simple as she'd thought. If she acted recklessly, she might lose everything. Silently, she acquiesced to his arrangements.

Another reason for her change of heart was Lu Yuan's earlier remark, which had revealed a flaw in her thinking.

She had been fixated on the seeds she'd brought, forgetting that those were what was left after they couldn't protect them. Initially, those seeds hadn't yielded such high outputs either—it was through gradual research that they'd been upgraded to their current state. So, perhaps she could collect all the local seeds and have them studied. Maybe every seed could be cultivated successfully...

The thought made her growing impatient.

But how could she make the yams grow several times larger, as Lu Yuan had mentioned...

After addressing the villagers, Lu Hang noticed his wife lost in thought, her eyes shining brightly as if she'd stumbled upon something fascinating. His curiosity was piqued.

However, with so many people around, he didn't ask. Still, his gaze lingered on Lin Nannan, unwavering.

Relying on his authority, Lu Hang convinced the villagers to take the two-acre crop field seriously. The village head even promised to check on it often to prevent any damage.

Others chimed in. Even if they couldn't plant the seeds now, the fact that such grain originated from their village was a point of pride—enough to overshadow past scandals. Together they promised to safeguard the crops no matter what.