Reborn as a Weak Beauty Pampered by All

Chapter 1618: Chapter 1286_4

Cai Xiufen laughed out loud, "Yes, yes, you’re the most beautiful, much prettier than the fairy."

"I love hearing mom talk the most!"

Kang Li smiled radiantly and blew a kiss to Cai Xiufen.

"You’re so cheeky, we’re almost at the village entrance. If folks see you like this, who knows how they’ll laugh at you!" Cai Xiufen shook her head, her eyes full of indulgence and helplessness.

"Just you wait, Mom. When I get off the car, I won’t mess up."

Sitting upright, Kang Li cleared her throat and said seriously, "I am honored to witness today’s lively scene."

Captain Kang: "All right, the car is about to stop."

"Roger that!"

When the car stopped, Kang Li didn’t even have to open the car door herself. The bodyguards from the car in front had already gotten out and quickly opened the car door for her, followed by the rear door.

Kang Li got out of the car and saw her cousin Kang Guozhu leading several leaders over with smiles. Seeing this, Kang Li proactively greeted Kang Guozhu and then politely shook hands with several leaders who greeted her.

Needless to say, Kang Li didn’t forget to shake hands with Kang Guozhu.

Because at this moment, Kang Guozhu represented the village, the village officials, and not as a private individual.

After the bodyguards opened the car door, Jiang Boya and Jiang Hongfa got out one after the other. At this point, Kang Li led the leaders to them and introduced both sides to each other.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, the group entered the village.

"Li Bao, what do you think of today’s welcome ceremony?"

Walking beside Kang Li, Kang Guozhu lowered his voice and casually asked while she talked to him. Hearing this, Kang Li was stunned for a moment, then smiled and nodded: "Quite good." However, she then softly asked Kang Guozhu, "Was this your idea, Brother Guozhu?"

"The arrangements of the town’s leaders," Kang Guozhu responded, quickly adding, "But I think it’s a great idea."

"Actually, I prefer things to be a bit low-key."

Kang Li smiled. Hearing someone speak to her, she turned her gaze to the person and responded politely.

The group didn’t head to the team office but went straight into Kang Li’s home courtyard.

"Dad, Mom, Li Bao, you’re back?!"

Knowing that Kang Li and Captain Kang’s elders were coming home today, Third Brother Kang and Fourth Brother Kang’s families returned to Aoli Village yesterday to clean both inside and outside the house thoroughly. Seeing the group walk into the yard, they quickly stepped forward to greet them.

Kang Li responded with an "Mm."

The elder couple of Captain Kang nodded.

Introduced by Kang Li and Kang Guozhu, Third Brother Kang and Fourth Brother Kang’s families respectively greeted Jiang Hongfa, Jiang Boya, as well as the provincial, municipal, county, and town leaders.

It’s worth mentioning that the county leader was still an acquaintance of the Kang family, the former Director Wu of the Commune, who had once mediated for Kang Li and Luo Yanqing.

The group entered the main hall and sat down. After some small talk, they moved to the main topic, and Kang Li didn’t hold back, laying out her plans in front of the leaders.

In the end, Jiang Boya also shared a few of his thoughts.

Having achieved what they wanted, the provincial, municipal, county, and town leaders were very satisfied. They planned to invite Jiang Hongfa, Jiang Boya, and Kang Li to dine at a restaurant in the county, but Kang Li politely declined.

Of course, Jiang Hongfa and Jiang Boya also declined outright.

Because the focus of their trip was on personal matters, not specifically to conduct investment inspections, they didn’t want to waste time on business dinners.

The leaders understood the intentions from Jiang Hongfa and Jiang Boya’s words and naturally didn’t want to take up their time, affecting Jiang Hongfa’s interactions with the Kang family.

After sending the leaders to the gate, Captain Kang saw County Magistrate Wu giving him a look. Without thinking much, he walked over to Wu and heard him say, "Older Brother Kang, you have raised a wonderful daughter!"

County Magistrate Wu was the same Director Wu from back then, who had climbed higher in position over the years, joining the county’s leadership team three years ago.

"You’re too kind. It’s all because the child worked hard herself. I’m just a farmer and did nothing much," Captain Kang replied with a smile.

"You’re humble!" County Magistrate Wu smiled warmly. After a moment of silence, he asked in a low voice, "Mr. Jiang Boya mentioned that after dealing with matters here, he would visit a few companies in our city to consider whether to inject funds. What do you think are the chances of Mr. Jiang Boya investing?"

"I couldn’t say for sure," Captain Kang shook his head, looking serious, "Though our family and Mr. Jiang are close because of Li Bao, Mr. Jiang is a man of great deeds. Whatever decision he makes, how can others possibly fathom it?"

"Alright, I understand." County Magistrate Wu didn’t seem surprised. He shook Captain Kang’s hand and then said, "Being able to raise such a great daughter like Kang Li, we all know that it’s due to you and Cai Xiufen’s efforts. On behalf of the fathers and elders of our county, thank you both!"

Captain Kang’s expression showed no sign of being flattered; his smile remained modest and sincere: "I still say the same thing. Li Bao’s success today is entirely due to her own efforts.

And she’s willing to invest in building roads for the local folks, to build a new elementary school in the village, and to establish factories to help villagers get wealthy together. In her words, it’s about giving back to society. After all, without the stability provided by the state, without the education from the country, she wouldn’t be where she is today."

"Older Brother Kang, you’re as eloquent as ever!" Principal Wu smiled sincerely as he released Captain Kang’s hand: "When you come to the county town, remember to find me. Then, let’s go to my brother’s place and have a good drink together."

Captain Kang: "If there’s time, I’ll surely go."

"Then it’s settled. See you later."

Parting ways with Captain Kang, County Magistrate Wu headed for the jeep not far away.

After the leaders drove off, Kang Guozhu came over to Kang Li, asking her all sorts of questions. As for Jiang Hongfa and Jiang Boya, since they were a bit tired from the journey, Fourth Brother Kang had already taken them to the rooms prepared for their rest.

The main hall now only had Kang Li, Kang Guozhu, Captain Kang, Big Uncle Kang, Young Uncle Kang, and other family members.

"Li Bao..."

Kang Guozhu suddenly called Kang Li very softly.

"Mm?"

Kang Li looked at him, her beautiful eyes filled with confusion.

"You refer to that Old Mr. Jiang as grandfather, and you call Mr. Jiang father, this..." He didn’t finish the sentence, but Kang Guozhu was sure Kang Li understood his meaning well.

Indeed, Kang Li understood his unspoken words. She raised her eyes to Captain Kang: "Dad..." This was to seek Captain Kang’s opinion.

Big Uncle Kang, Young Uncle Kang, Kang Guozhu, and other members of the Kang family all unanimously turned their gaze to Captain Kang.

"It’s exactly as you think," Captain Kang said calmly, pausing for a moment before continuing, "But regardless of now or in the future, Li Bao will always be the little girl of the old Kang’s family, the darling of me and her mother, and the precious jewel of our family."

Kang Li’s cheeks reddened: "Dad, I’m getting goosebumps already!" She never thought she’d hear such mushy words from her father one day.

"Second Uncle, you’re right, Li Bao will always be the precious jewel of the old Kang’s family, my dear little cousin!" Kang Guozhu grinned widely.

Big Uncle Kang found his son’s grin quite an eyesore and couldn’t help but give Kang Guozhu a stern look: "With such an ugly smile, don’t scare my old man’s precious little niece."

"That’s right, Guozhu, if you scare Li Bao, even if I’m old, chasing you down won’t be an issue," Third Uncle teased.