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A Retort for Every Sentence, Pressure at Every Turn

"Banners? What kind of banners?"

"They're saying they're mobilizing the whole village, urging you to develop the village, improve the economy, and make everyone wealthy. But we never agreed to this! I can't even leave now... I had to make an excuse to use the restroom just to call you. Someone is watching outside the restroom!"

"Grandma, don't worry, I'm coming right over!"

After hanging up, Xu An immediately tried to reassure her. "Yao Yao, don't worry, I'll go with you."

Wen Yao shook her head. "Xu An, I'll go alone. You're from the neighboring village, and I don't want to involve you in my affairs. You still have your business to run here."

She didn't want to burden Xu An any further – he had already helped her a great deal.

Xu An's frustration was evident. "Isn't your village bullying people? The moment they see you have money, they want to mobilize the entire village to improve conditions and the economy. Why should you comply?"