As these few people entered the small courtyard, the villagers watching began to quietly discuss.

"Who was that person just now, so imposing? Village Chief Wu actually hit his two nephews because of his words?"

"Anyone who can scare Village Chief Wu to that extent must definitely be a high official."

In the eyes of these villagers, Village Chief Wu was already a high official; in the village, his words were like imperial edicts. What kind of person could make this local emperor so fearful?

"Mayor Zhou, it's all because I haven't been strict enough with the younger generation. I never expected they would do such a thing behind my back," Village Chief Wu said, trembling as he wiped the sweat from his forehead.

"The mayor..."

Hearing Village Chief Wu's words, the surrounding villagers were all shocked; none had expected that this middle-aged man was the mayor of DY city.

Yun Shan ignored the panic-stricken Village Chief Wu and turned to walk toward Lin Chen.

"Lin Chen, we meet again. I was unable to thank you in person yesterday, so today I've come personally to express my gratitude for saving my life," Yun Shan said warmly, shaking off the gloom on his face and enthusiastically grasping Lin Chen's hand.

"What? Lin Chen is the mayor's lifesaver!"

"Having a connection with the mayor, this young man is set for life."

Expressions of envy appeared on the faces of the onlooking villagers as they whispered among themselves.

"Mayor Zhou, you were discharged from the hospital so quickly!" Lin Chen said with a smile, holding Yun Shan's hand.

"It's all thanks to your miraculous healing hands; otherwise, I wouldn't have the chance to stand here." This time, Yun Shan really felt like he had survived a disaster, which made him even more grateful to Lin Chen.

Just then, Yu Fei popped her head from behind Yun Shan, pouting: "Lin Chen, you were too mean yesterday, leaving without saying goodbye, and I worried about you all night."

Yu Fei was dressed in a white sundress today, her young face pure and lovable, involuntarily evoking affection.

"Yu Fei, there was an urgent matter yesterday, so I left in a hurry and didn't get the chance to greet you, sorry!" Lin Chen said somewhat sheepishly.

"Forget it, since you saved my dad, I'll forgive you," Yu Fei said playfully.

"Yu Fei, Lin Chen is my lifesaver. How should you be speaking to him?" Yun Shan softly scolded, though his face beamed with indulgence.

Yu Fei stuck out her tongue but then came up to Lin Chen seriously, "Lin Chen, thank you for saving my dad. As a reward, I'll treat you to a big meal later."

"Sure, but let me be the host," Lin Chen laughed. His account now held two million, making him quite the little millionaire.

"Hmm, that's more like it," Yu Fei said with a satisfied expression.

If this news spread to the school, countless boys would be green with envy.

Although Yu Fei was amiable, she had never dined with boys before. Lin Chen was the first, and furthermore, it was Yu Fei who had taken the initiative to invite him.

Watching the two children get along harmoniously, Yun Shan's face also showed a smile.

He glanced at the continually sweating Village Chief Wu and asked, "Lin Chen, what is going on here?"

Although Yun Shan spoke very calmly, Wu Fei felt a strong chill and his heart nearly leaped out of his chest.

In the eyes of the villagers in Peach Blossom Village, Wu Fei was a significant official, a figure who could not be provoked. However, in front of Yun Shan, he was nothing, and a mere word from Yun Shan could strip him of his official hat.

This time, Lin Chen did not conceal the truth. He started from when Wu Bin had called him into the small forest intending to assault Zhao Xiaowen, narrating the entire sequence of events.

Although Lin Chen had hit Wu Bin, it was a response to earlier provocation, at most it was considered self-defense.

After hearing Lin Chen's words, Zhou Yunshan's expression grew increasingly grim.

"Wu Fei, do you think you can run the village committee and the joint defense team like your own businesses?"

"Mayor Zhou... I..." After hearing Zhou Yunshan's words, a chill sank in Wu Fei's heart, knowing that he was truly finished this time.

Zhou Yunshan's face, dark as water, said, "The power we hold is to serve the people, not to oppress them. As a village chief, how could such things happen right under your watch? How can you be worthy of the trust of the people of Peach Blossom Village and the people's trust in you?"

"Good, Mayor Zhou spoke very well." The onlookers cheered for Zhou Yunshan, and even a round of enthusiastic applause erupted in the yard.

This remark struck a chord with the villagers and made them further realize that Mayor Zhou was an official who truly cared for his people like his own children.

At that moment, an elderly lady with white hair shakily approached Zhou Yunshan and knelt down with a thud, "My lord, please seek justice for me, I have been wronged!"

"Old lady, please get up. Tell me your grievances without hesitation." Zhou Yunshan hurriedly helped the elderly lady up.

Originally, when the Wu family was building a factory, in order to take over Old Lady Sun's land, Wu Wei, along with the members of the joint defense team, arrested Old Lady Sun's grandson, Er Dan, accusing him of harassing Widow Zhang in the village.

Er Dan was inherently intellectually disabled and was terrified into confessing by Wu Wei. To get her grandson Er Dan back, Old Lady Sun signed the land sale agreement with tears in her eyes.

After hearing Old Lady Sun's tearful pleadings, Zhou Yunshan's face darkened completely.

"Secretary Zhou, I also have grievances..."

"Secretary Zhou, I want to accuse the Wu family as well..."

Upon hearing one after another accusation from the villagers, Zhou Yunshan's expression had darkened to the point of dripping water.

"Village Chief Wu, do you have anything else to say?"

"Secretary Zhou... I... I was unaware of all these matters." At this point, Wu Fei's legs were trembling uncontrollably, and he stammered in his defense.

"Humph, you didn't know? Okay then, save those words for the comrades at the discipline inspection committee." Saying this, Zhou Yunshan waved his hand impatiently.

At that moment, several police officers who were maintaining order rushed over and dragged away Wu Fei, Wu Bin, and Wu Wei.

Zhou Yunshan addressed the villagers, "Fellow villagers, as the mayor of DY City, I owe you an apology, and I promise you all that I will investigate this matter thoroughly and restore justice."

Upon hearing Zhou Yunshan's promise, thunderous applause once again filled the yard, increasing everyone's respect for Mayor Zhou and giving Lin Chen their gratitude as well.

Without Lin Chen, Zhou Yunshan would hardly have come to this small mountain village, let alone eliminate the harmful Wu family influence.

As Wu Fei and others were taken away, the matter was effectively concluded, and the villagers who watched the excitement also gradually dispersed.

"Ding dong, congratulations to the host 'Lin Chen' on gaining 200 popularity points for championing the cause of the people."

Lin Chen was delighted inside; he had not anticipated that the downfall of the Wu family would bring him such a benefit, surely contributed by the onlooking villagers.

"Mayor Zhou, let's go inside and sit down for a chat!" Lin Chen greeted with a smile.

Lin Hai watched his son's performance and couldn't help but nod approvingly and added with a smile, "Please, Mayor Zhou, come inside."

"Who is this?" Zhou Yunshan asked, slightly taken aback upon seeing Lin Hai.

"This is my father." Lin Chen introduced with a smile.

"Oh, Mr. Lin, it's a pleasure to meet you." Zhou Yunshan warmly took Lin Hai's hand, feeling somehow that the old man looked familiar.