Reborn in 2000: Starting from Pursuing the Pure High School Beauty Desk Mate

Chapter 797: Are You Interested?

Chen Fan drove the three of them around the village. Because it was almost Chinese New Year, there were noticeably more people in the village.

Children on vacation could be seen setting off firecrackers by the roadside.

When passing by the small shop, to avoid his mother's suspicion, Chen Fan specifically got out of the car to buy two cartons of cigarettes, and then bought a bag of snacks to put in the trunk.

On the way back, under the guidance of his cousin Gao Shengbo, Chen Fan finally saw the home of the two brothers, Niu Da and Niu Er.

Because these two brothers went to prison at a young age, they still hadn't married.

Their mother ran off with someone when they were young, and their father was literally angered to death by these two.

The place where these two brothers lived now was the old house left by their father.

A rather large courtyard was filled with messy garbage, and weeds grew all around, obviously not having been cleaned for a long time.

A wooden fence gate served almost only as a decoration.

Chen Fan stood at the gate and glanced inside.

Two adobe houses were in disrepair, the outer walls were already mottled, and wild grass had even grown on the roof.

The door was locked.

No one was home.

"No one here?"

At this time, Gao Shengbo spoke up: "They've probably gone to town to drink."

"This group of people often goes to town to drink, then comes back to play cards until late at night before falling into a deep sleep."

"When they're out of money, they extort and blackmail, even steal chickens and dogs."

"Since these two came back, our village has lost more than 10 chickens, and even 3 dogs."

"Everyone knows who did it, but no one dares to question them."

Chen Xiao stood behind and asked softly, "Cousin, what do we do now?"

Chen Wan let out a long sigh of relief, at least they didn't have to fight.

At this time, Chen Xiao suddenly suggested.

"Why don't we bring some garbage over and throw it in?"

Chen Fan laughed.

"Look at their home, how is it any different from a garbage dump?"

Chen Xiao scratched his head embarrassedly, "Then what should we do?"

Gao Shengbo was clearly filled with anger, gritting his teeth, "If all else fails, we could set it on fire at night."

Chen Wan became a bit nervous, "Don't do anything rash."

Chen Fan took out his phone and took two photos, then turned around.

"Alright. Let's go back first."

"We're just going back like this?" Gao Shengbo was somewhat unwilling.

"We'll talk about it when we get back."

Hearing Chen Fan say this, the three had no choice but to follow and get in the car.

On the way back, Chen Fan suddenly asked.

"Has our village chief retired?"

"Mm-hmm."

Chen Xiao explained, "He retired this autumn."

Chen Fan narrowed his eyes and recalled, "I remember our village chief was always Wang Chao's grandfather before, right?"

"Yes. He's old now, and after retiring this year, he's already stated that he won't participate in the village chief election anymore."

Chen Fan suddenly turned his head to look at Gao Shengbo sitting in the back seat.

"Cousin, how about it?"

"Are you interested in running for village chief?"

The three people in the car were obviously stunned.

Gao Shengbo was a bit confused.

"You want me to run for village chief?"

Chen Fan parked the car by the roadside, turned around and asked with a smile.

"How's business at your repair shop now?"

Gao Shengbo shook his head.

"So-so."

"Our town isn't that big, and there are already several repair shops. Basically, everyone just serves their regular customers now."

"I'm barely making enough to cover my own expenses each month."

Chen Fan smiled and said, "If that's the case, are you interested in trying to run for village chief?"

"Don't look down on just being a village chief, but in rural areas like ours, the village chief's power is not small."

"Cousin's idea is not bad," Chen Xiao chimed in, "The village chief makes quite a bit of money."

"Look at Wang Chao's grandfather these years, besides cousin's family, the village chief's family is the only one who has built a two-story Western-style house in our village."

Chen Fan waved his hand with a smile.

"Making money is secondary, our Chen family doesn't lack money now, so we don't need to be greedy for those few measly gains."

"After cousin becomes the village chief, you can use this position to consolidate your status and image in the village."

"Then you can do some practical things for the villagers, launch some projects to benefit the people, and use this to establish good relationships with the leaders in the township..."

Gao Shengbo stared at Chen Fan with wide eyes, not sure if Chen Fan had considered all this beforehand or if it was a spur-of-the-moment idea.

"I understand everything you're saying, but..." Gao Shengbo was a bit confused, "But what's the use of doing all these things?"

Chen Fan looked at the three of them and directly stated his plan.

"Although our Chen family has become successful, our background in the hometown is still too weak."

"Now even a random thug can bully our family."

"So the Chen family needs to have enough background in our hometown in the future."

"As long as cousin can become the village chief, step by step establish good relationships with the township, when the time comes, forget about one Niu Da and Niu Er, even if ten more came, cousin, you could kill them as easily as squashing an ant."

Gao Shengbo's eyes lit up slightly.

He felt that Chen Fan's words made a lot of sense.

And considering his own interests, he also felt that running for village chief would be very beneficial for him.

At this time, Chen Wan, who had been silent, suddenly said.

"I heard that those two Niu brothers have also spread the word that they want to run for village chief this time."

Chen Fan and the other two were stunned and looked at Chen Wan in unison.

"Who did you hear that from?"

Chen Wan felt a bit embarrassed being stared at.

"I... heard it from my mom, she heard it from people in the village."

Chen Fan nodded, "Then we should definitely run. If those two scoundrels become village chiefs, how could anything good come of it for the village?"

"You're right."

Gao Shengbo slapped his thigh.

"I was hesitant just now, but now I definitely want to run in this election."

"I don't believe I can't beat those two bastards."

Chen Xiao also excitedly said, "Cousin, I support you."

Chen Fan analyzed with a smile, "Don't worry. If these two really run in the election, they'll just use intimidation and bribery to get villagers to vote for them."

"When the time comes, I'll provide the money, and cousin, you buy some rice, flour, oil, and such, distribute it to every household, and tell them that as long as they support you to be the village chief, you'll be responsible for dealing with the Niu brothers for them."

"Let's do it!"

With Chen Fan's support, Gao Shengbo was immediately full of confidence.

"Don't worry. This time I'll really give them a run for their money."

"Don't rush to tell the elders in the family about this matter, let them have a good New Year, to avoid worrying them."

"Understood."

Chen Fan then looked at Chen Wan, who felt a bit helpless.

"Why are you looking at me? You think I would snitch?"

Chen Fan teased with a smile, "How's the business at your hair salon?"

Chen Wan immediately turned his head to look out the window, "Not great."

"I heard you're dating someone?"

Chen Wan's face turned red, and he let out a light snort.

Gao Shengbo was excited about running for village chief.

He rubbed his hands together enthusiastically.

"How about I drive on the way back? I've been wanting to try out your luxury car for a while."

"You should have said so earlier."

Chen Fan smiled and pushed open the door.

"Get out."

On the way back, Chen Fan sat in the back seat, took out his phone and sent a QQ message.

He also sent the two photos he had just taken.