Villain: After Intercepting the Female Lead, the Protagonist Collapses

Chapter 277: Returning to Linjiang City

The next day, early morning.

After having breakfast, Jiang Che was feeling a bit bored and was wandering around the yard.

Suddenly, his phone vibrated twice in his pocket. Jiang Che took it out and saw that it was Su Hongwen calling. Without much hesitation, he pressed the answer button.

“What’s up? Why are you calling me?” Jiang Che asked curiously.

“I called to say goodbye, cousin. I’m about to leave Tianhai City and return to the capital.”  Su Hongwen laughed heartily. His affairs here were settled, and it was time for him to go back.

After all, he had been away for some time, and as the young master of the Su family, he had many responsibilities and couldn’t delay any longer in Tianhai City.

“Leaving so soon? Not staying for a few more days?” Jiang Che said, somewhat surprised. He didn’t expect him to leave so quickly.

“No, the family has been urging me to return as soon as possible.”  Su Hongwen shook his head.

“Did the Gu family leave as well?” Jiang Che asked spontaneously, feeling a bit curious.

“Gu Menghan and her brother left right after the meeting at Qingteng Villa. Why? Do you need something from them?” Su Hongwen asked, puzzled by Jiang Che’s sudden question.

“Nothing, just asking casually.” Jiang Che shook his head. He was quite interested in this reborn Empress.

Since she had already left, he could only wait for an opportunity to visit the capital. Moreover, he hadn’t seen Zhou Lingxi for two months and wondered how she was doing.

“Remember to visit the capital when you have time. I’ll treat you to drinks. That’s all, cousin. Let’s keep in touch. I’m heading to the airport now.” With that, Su Hongwen hastily hung up the phone.

Staring at the disconnected call, Jiang Che fell into deep thought.

The major families had all left, the mineral resources issue was perfectly resolved, and it was time for him to return to Linjiang City.

With this thought, Jiang Che drove away from the Penghu Bay Villa area, intending to check the mining site.

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At an abandoned mountain in Tianhai City.

Uncle Fu was supervising a group of workers. The initial measurements were complete, and the excavation had begun yesterday.

Jiang Che parked his car by the roadside, got out, and walked over.

“Young master, you’re here.” Uncle Fu, with his sharp eyes, spotted Jiang Che approaching and hurried over with a kind smile on his wrinkled face.

“Already started?” Jiang Che stopped and glanced into the distance, asking in surprise.

To be honest, he didn’t expect the project to progress so quickly.

“Yes, we started after the measurements were done yesterday. If we want to excavate all the underground minerals, it will take at least a month.” Uncle Fu said after a brief pause. Despite the large workforce, this kind of work couldn’t be rushed.

Mining was like digging coal; these workers were attracted by high wages. After all, without a salary of at least twenty thousand a month, not many would be willing to do this, considering the constant risk of death.

And if any accidents occurred, like a sudden cave-in, people would surely die. He had also promised substantial compensation to their families, ensuring their livelihood for the rest of their lives.

Leveraging the Jiang family’s name and his promises, he managed to gather so many workers in a short time.

“It’s fine, no need to rush. In the meantime, I’ll leave this matter to you, Uncle Fu.” Jiang Che smiled.

Given the significant implications of this matter, he couldn’t trust anyone else. Uncle Fu was reliable, having served the Jiang family for decades and being absolutely loyal.

Human nature was the most unpredictable. Without supervision, who knows if these workers might sneak out some minerals and sell them.

If only a few did it, it wouldn’t matter much, but if they all did, the consequences would be unimaginable.

“Don’t worry, young master. I’ll handle this properly!” Uncle Fu nodded solemnly, his expression serious.

He knew the gravity of this matter and couldn’t let these workers mess around.

“I’ll head back to Linjiang City now. Keep an eye on things, and call me immediately if anything happens.” With that, Jiang Che turned and left.

He planned to go back and pack his things to leave today. After all, he had been chatting with the women in Linjiang City for the past two days, and they were clearly eager for his return.

“Safe travels, young master!” Uncle Fu called out respectfully, watching Jiang Che’s departing figure. Only when he was out of sight did he turn back to supervise the workers.