The next day in Jinzhong Village.

The entire village was bustling with activity as everyone happily moved their household belongings.

Though most of the items weren't worth much, the villagers of Jinzhong were not wealthy by any means. Even with a windfall of a million yuan, they still believed in saving every penny they could.

Their joyous, bustling energy reflected the delight brought by the sudden fortune.

Little did they know, once the joy of this unexpected windfall faded, they would regret their decisions so deeply it would haunt them.

Meanwhile, in the heart of the bustling city center, amidst the towering skyscrapers of the CBD, the headquarters of Hengda Group.

Xu Jia, the chairman of Hengda Group, was conducting a high-level meeting.

Displayed prominently on the conference room's large screen was an image of the desolate outskirts of Jiangzhou.

"Regarding the final site selection for the stadium, the outskirts have been confirmed. As you all know, this information must not be disclosed for now. This area, at the junction of five cities, has been neglected for years. But I've received word that the extension of Metro Line 10 is set to reach these outskirts soon!"

Xu Jia's voice carried weight as he continued:

"The extension of Line 10 is merely a signal. If the government is extending the metro there, it means bigger projects are on the way. I wouldn't be surprised if the next major development is a high-speed rail station. This is a rare opportunity for Hengda Group.

"With the metro extension and the future rise of a high-speed rail station, these outskirts will become a goldmine. The junction of five cities will attract an unimaginable flow of people. Therefore, the outskirts are central to Hengda Group's next strategic move!"

Turning from the screen, Chairman Xu Jia addressed a man in his mid-thirties.

"Liu Zhuo, explain the situation in this area to everyone."

"Yes, Chairman."

Liu Zhuo, the group's Vice President, stood and began speaking earnestly:

"Regarding the land in the outskirts, privately-owned plots are minimal. This has made our initial negotiations with the Jiangzhou government smooth. With Hengda Group's brand, strength, and reputation, the city government is highly enthusiastic about and supportive of our plans to develop the area. Thus, securing development rights won't be too difficult for us.

"However, the city government has set one condition: we must first resolve the matter of Jinzhong Village, whose land is already privatized, before continuing discussions with them."

Picking up the remote control in front of him, Liu Zhuo clicked a button.

The large screen switched to an aerial view of Jinzhong Village.

"This is Jinzhong Village. It consists of 66 households, each with its own house. For Hengda Group to secure the development rights to the outskirts, we must first acquire this village.

"If we don't, not only will acquisition costs soar, but we might also face resistance from holdouts or other complications. Once the government announces the metro extension, any delays in acquiring Jinzhong Village could turn it into a significant obstacle and financial burden for us.

"Although the metro extension hasn't been officially confirmed yet, based on our analysis, it's almost certain. The moment it's finalized, the news will be made public immediately.

"This makes acquiring Jinzhong Village an urgent priority. We must secure it before the government announces the extension or even makes the final decision."

Liu Zhuo continued:

"Additionally, we cannot acquire Jinzhong Village under the Hengda Group name. If word gets out, it will not only attract public scrutiny but also lead to the villagers inflating their prices or even drawing external interference."

After Liu Zhuo's detailed explanation, Chairman Xu Jia added:

"What Liu Zhuo said is exactly my position. Xiao Qiang!"

"Yes, Chairman."

A highly capable woman in her early thirties stood up.

"The acquisition of Jinzhong Village is in your hands. You have three days to secure it. As for the purchase price, don't negotiate based on square meters—negotiate per house, including the land. Offer a fair market price with a slight increase if necessary, but curb any attempts by the villagers to inflate prices. Understood?"

"Understood, Chairman. I guarantee the task will be completed!" Xiao Qiang replied firmly.

To her, this was hardly a challenge. Acquiring land in such a remote area should be straightforward.

Who would want to stay in such an uninhabitable place? Most hadn't left only because they hadn't had the opportunity.

Faced with an offer, refusal seemed unlikely.

Unless they knew about the metro extension. Unless they knew a high-speed rail station might soon rise there. Unless they knew Hengda Group was desperate to acquire Jinzhong Village.

But those were impossibilities.

Neither she nor Chairman Xu Jia could imagine that Jinzhong Village had already been snapped up.

What Hengda Group was about to face wasn't the villagers but a prophet reborn with knowledge of the next 60 years!

Hengda Group hadn't expected someone to beat them to the punch.

Ye Chen hadn't expected to miss their move by just one day.

At this moment, he was attending an auto show with his wife and daughter.

"Wow, so many cars!"

"Such beautiful cars!"

"Daddy, this one looks like Uncle Zhang's car!"

"Daddy, is this an ox cart? And this one, is it a pony cart?"

As soon as they entered, Ye Youyou's excitement made Chen Yinuo laugh helplessly.

Before she could respond to the comment about Uncle Zhang's car, Ye Youyou's mention of ox and pony carts left her at a loss for words.

"Youyou, these aren't ox or pony carts. That's a Lamborghini, and that's a Ferrari. Come on, these cars aren't for us," she said, pulling Ye Youyou away from the supercars.

"Why aren't they for us?" Ye Youyou asked curiously.

"Well... it's just not something kids should look at. These cars aren't for kids to ride in. Maybe when you're older," Chen Yinuo explained.

"Daddy, is that true?" Ye Youyou turned to Ye Chen.

"Yes, your mom's right. These cars aren't for kids," Ye Chen replied with a wry smile.

"Oh, okay."

Pouting slightly, Ye Youyou allowed herself to be led away from the supercar section.

Practical as always, Chen Yinuo didn't entertain unrealistic ideas.

Passing the Mercedes-Benz section, the little girl suddenly exclaimed, "Wow, Mommy, Daddy, I know this one! It's a Mercedes! Why does it look like a box? It's so cool!"

Delighted, Ye Youyou ran over to a striking white Mercedes-Benz G350, affectionately known as the "Big G."

Running her hands along its bold lines, her eyes sparkled.

She didn't know how much a "Big G" cost; she just thought it was fun, interesting, and, most importantly, beautiful.

"Daddy, can we buy this car?"