The CEO's 100 Billion Bride: The Secret War of the Rich

In the early morning, the first ray of sunlight penetrated the mist and sprinkled on the roofs of the mountain village. Su Wanwan opened her eyes and was a little dazed for a moment, not knowing where she was. It was not until she saw Huo Yanshen sleeping beside her that the memory of last night gradually emerged.

She got up quietly and opened the window. The outside world seemed to have been washed by rain, presenting a fresh and green scene. In the distance, there were undulating mountains and nearby, there was curling smoke from cooking fires, a scene of peace and tranquility.

"Awake?" Huo Yanshen's voice came from behind, gentle and with a hint of laziness.

Su Wanwan turned around and saw her husband smiling at her. The sunlight shone through the window onto his face, adding a soft halo to him.

"Yeah," Su Wanwan nodded with a smile, "The air here is really good. I feel like I haven't slept so well in a long time."

Huo Yanshen walked to his wife and gently put his arm around her shoulders: "Yes, being away from the hustle and bustle does make people feel refreshed."

Just as the two were immersed in this warm atmosphere, the old lady's voice came from outside the door: "Young couple, are you up? Breakfast is ready, come and eat it while it's hot."

The two smiled at each other, tidied their clothes and walked out of the room.

On the table were steaming millet porridge, freshly-cooked egg pancakes, and a few simple pickled vegetables. Although simple, the aroma was particularly tempting.

"Come, eat it while it's hot," the old lady said kindly, "It's a little cold in the mountains in the morning, drink some hot porridge to warm your body."

After Su Wanwan and Huo Yanshen thanked them, they ate with relish. The refined eating habits they had developed over the years seemed so insignificant in front of this simple mountain village breakfast.

"Oh, by the way," the old man suddenly said, "it rained so hard last night, there might be landslides on the mountain road. I asked Xiao Ming to go to the village entrance to check the road conditions. Don't rush to leave, wait for him to come back."

Huo Yanshen nodded: "Thank you for your consideration. But we still have urgent matters to attend to. If the road conditions permit, we still have to leave as soon as possible."

At this moment, Xiao Ming ran back panting: "Grandpa, it's bad! A large section of the mountain road was washed away by the heavy rain last night. It will probably take at least three to five days to repair it!"

This news stunned Su Wanwan and Huo Yanshen. They had originally planned to find the main control center of "Black Claw" as soon as possible, but they didn't expect to be trapped in this remote mountain village.

Seeing the anxiety on their faces, the old man comforted them: "Don't worry, landslides are common here. You can stay here for a few more days and take a rest."

Su Wanwan and Huo Yanshen looked at each other and saw helplessness and a hint of inexplicable relief in each other's eyes.

"Sorry to bother you for a few days," Huo Yanshen said, "but we can't stay here for free. If you need any help, just let me know."

The old lady smiled and said, "You are guests, so how can we ask you to work? But since you are going to stay for a few days, let us take you to the back mountain. There is a small waterfall there, and the scenery is beautiful."

After breakfast, the group set out on the path to the back mountain. On both sides of the winding mountain road, wild flowers bloomed and butterflies danced among the flowers from time to time.

When they reached the middle of the mountain, Su Wanwan suddenly stopped and pointed in the distance and exclaimed: "Is that... a wind turbine?"

Looking in the direction of her finger, I saw several huge wind turbines standing on the top of the mountain, with white blades slowly turning in the sunlight.

The old man proudly explained: "Yes, this was installed by the government in our village last year. With this, our village no longer has to worry about power outages."

Huo Yanshen thought for a moment: "But, installing such a large device, transportation should be difficult, right?"

Xiao Ming interjected, “Yes, it took a lot of effort at the time. But with this, our village not only solved the electricity problem, but also can sell excess electricity to the grid, increasing collective income.”

Su Wanwan and Huo Yanshen smiled at each other, and saw a hint of surprise in each other's eyes. This discovery may provide them with a new idea for finding the main control center of "Black Claw".

We continued walking and soon arrived in front of the waterfall. We saw a clear spring rushing down from a height, stirring up layers of mist, which formed a beautiful rainbow under the sunlight.

"It's so beautiful," Su Wanwan exclaimed sincerely, "This place is simply a paradise on earth."

The old lady smiled and said, "Yes, although our village is remote, the scenery is not inferior to those famous scenic spots. Every summer, many tourists come here to escape the heat."

Huo Yanshen thought thoughtfully: "Since the scenery here is so beautiful, why not develop it well? For example, develop rural tourism?"

The old man sighed and said, "I think so, but we old guys don't know how to promote tourism. Besides, the road is not good, and it is not convenient for tourists to come."

Su Wanwan's eyes lit up: "Uncle, if someone is willing to invest and help you develop rural tourism, would you be willing?"

The old man and the old lady looked at each other, both a little surprised: "You mean... you are willing to help us?"

Huo Yanshen nodded: "Yes. We see great potential here. If it can be well planned and developed, it will not only drive local economic development, but also protect the natural environment here."

The old couple was so excited that they were speechless, but Xiao Ming jumped up excitedly: "That's great! This way I don't have to go to the city to work, I can work in my hometown!"

Looking at the villagers' happy expressions, Su Wanwan and Huo Yanshen felt a warm current in their hearts. They suddenly realized that their abilities could not only be used to run a business, but also to change the lives of ordinary people.

On the way back to the village, the two began to discuss the specific plan.

"We can first help repair the roads and improve the infrastructure," Huo Yanshen said, "then we can consider building some special homestays and developing some experience projects, such as picking and hiking."

Su Wanwan added: "Yes, we can also develop some handicrafts based on local characteristics. The most important thing is to protect the natural environment and simple folk customs here."

Just as the two were imagining their future plans, Xiao Ming suddenly pointed to the distance and shouted, "Look, there's a helicopter!"

Everyone looked up and saw a helicopter hovering, as if looking for something.

Huo Yanshen's expression suddenly became serious: "Something is wrong. How can there be a helicopter in such a remote mountain area?"

Just then, the helicopter seemed to lock onto the target and began to descend.

"Not good!" Huo Yanshen grabbed Su Wanwan's hand and said, "Hide quickly!"

Led by Huo Yanshen, the group quickly hid in the nearby woods. Through the gaps between the leaves, they saw the helicopter slowly landing on an open space not far away.

"That's... Cheng Yuan?" Su Wanwan exclaimed, and then Huo Yanshen covered her mouth.

I saw Cheng Yuan and a few burly men walking down from the helicopter and looking around.

"What's going on?" the old man asked in a low voice, "Do you know those people?"

Huo Yanshen briefly explained the situation, and the old couple finally understood the seriousness of the matter.

"Don't be afraid," Huo Yanshen comforted him, "We won't get you into trouble. The most important thing now is to stay calm and not reveal your whereabouts."

At this moment, Cheng Yuan's voice came: "Search carefully! They must be nearby!"

Su Wanwan and Huo Yanshen looked at each other and saw the worry in each other's eyes. They knew that a bigger storm was coming.

However, at this critical moment, Xiao Ming suddenly said: "I know a place they will never find!"

Led by Xiao Ming, the group quietly passed through the woods and came to a hidden cave.

“This is the secret base I discovered when I was a kid,” Xiao Ming said proudly. “No one knows about this place except me.”

After entering the cave, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. The cave was dry and spacious, and it was obviously tidied by humans.

"I never thought," the old lady sighed, "that the place where we have lived for most of our lives actually has such a secret."

Huo Yanshen said to Xiao Ming solemnly: "Thank you, Xiao Ming. You saved us."

Xiao Ming smiled shyly: "Nothing, you are good people, I should help you."

Su Wanwan looked at this simple boy and was deeply moved. In this world, there are still such pure souls and such sincere emotions.

"Yan Shen," Su Wanwan said softly, "Perhaps... this unexpected stop is a revelation from God to us."

Huo Yanshen nodded: "You are right. Here, we have re-recognized the best side of human nature. No matter what we face in the future, we must not forget this innocence and kindness."

At this moment, footsteps and voices were heard outside the cave. Everyone held their breath and waited nervously.

"Is the search complete?" Cheng Yuan's voice came.

"Boss, we have searched the entire village and the surrounding woods, but have not found the target."

Cheng Yuan was silent for a while, then said: "Retreat, they may have left this area."

When the footsteps completely disappeared, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

"Great, they're leaving," Xiao Ming said excitedly.

However, Su Wanwan and Huo Yanshen's expressions became more solemn. They knew that this was just the brief calm before the storm. Even greater challenges were waiting for them.

"Uncle, Auntie, Xiao Ming," Huo Yanshen said solemnly, "Thank you very much for your help. For your safety, we must leave here as soon as possible."

Although the old couple and Xiao Ming were reluctant to leave, they also understood the seriousness of the matter.

"You two must take care of yourselves," the old lady said, holding Su Wanwan's hand, "Don't forget, this will always be your home."

With tears in her eyes, Su Wanwan nodded heavily.

In this way, with the help of the villagers, Su Wanwan and Huo Yanshen quietly left the village. Before leaving, they solemnly promised that they would come back to fulfill their promise and help the village develop.

Sitting in the car on the way back, both of them fell into deep thought. This unexpected trip to the mountain village not only allowed them to temporarily escape the crisis, but also made them re-examine their lives and values.

"Yan Shen," Su Wanwan broke the silence, "After this matter is over, we really need to plan how to help that village and do more meaningful things for society."

Huo Yanshen held his wife's hand and said firmly, "Definitely. This experience has made me understand that true success is not just about business achievements, but more importantly, it is about bringing positive changes to this society."

The car continued to move forward on the mountain road, but the two men's hearts were more determined than ever.