Hao Ren and Han Lingshi rode the bikes for two days. They slept in tents, not to save money but to experience camping and they cultivated in the lap of mother nature. The increase in strength was constant and in the morning they would fight among each other.
Now, they had paused using fists and kicks to spar only. Instead they used the new swords they got. They were learning the art of sword and had a knack for it. Xiao Mei showed them videos of the best mortal martial artists who used swords, and the couple was absorbing everything they saw.
On the third day, they came to edge of the village. This place was located at the edge of the desert. The plantation was already getting scarce. Hao Ren and Han Lingshi rode inside the village and saw that the houses were made of earthen walls, and dried straw. They exchanged gazes and frowned, as they approached the only cemented building which was a small office of the Meiling foundation.
Their arrival had already gained a lot of attention, because it was rare for bikers to come to this place. They had no tourist attraction and even the culture of the village seemed boring. A few children stood in the distance as they watched Hao Ren and Han Lingshi get off the bikes and take off their helmets.
Hao Ren said, "Xiao Mei, can you use the drones to film the situation here?"
Xiao Mei replied, "Yes, boss."
Suddenly, a young man came out of the foundation office, and asked, "Excuse me, who are yu..."
As soon as he saw Han Lingshi, he froze, but when he saw Hao Ren who was looking at him coldly, he shivered, and asked, "May I ask, what can I do for you?"
Hao Ren was about to reply, when a house bot came out of the office and bowed, "Greetings, President Hao, Madam Hao."
The young man heard the intro and he was shocked once more. He quickly lowered his gaze and said, "Greetings, President, Madam. I am Kane Wilson. Please forgive me for not recognizing you."
Hao Ren sighed and waved his hand as he said, "Don't worry, we came over unannounced, it is our fault."
Kane shook his head and after some polite greetings, he called the two of them inside the office. The place was akin to a staff accommodation designed for seven people to live together. One chef, two teachers, and two doctors. The teachers were carefully selected and they were capable of teaching students to middle school level, after that, the house bots would take over.
The doctors were a general physician and a pediatrician. Children who grew up in such places needed more focus and care. This building had four rooms, and one living room. Hao Ren and Han Lingshi were sitting in the living room and the House bot fetched them water. The source of thɪs content is novel·fire.net
Kane scratched the back of his head and said, "I apologize, we don't have anything to present."
Hao Ren shook his head and asked, "Kane, you seem to be the chef of this place, right?"
Kane nodded and Hao Ren asked, "I don't see any cropping fields, what do the villagers eat mostly?"
The young man replied, "They buy dry hay and feed for cattle. Then they sell the dairy products and meat to the big vendors in the nearby city."
Han Lingshi frowned and said, "The nearest city is seventy kilometers away from here, how does this trade work?"
Kane replied, "Madam, the people pasteurize the dairy products, and then store them in super freezers. Weekly the vendors send containers and take away the product. The payment is used to buy vegetables and feed from a village thirty kilometers away from here. The village chief and a few people have vehicles and they travel over to do so."
Hao Ren sighed and said, "The population is around seven hundred, with two hundred children, and five hundred adults. At least, the people are sensible and are not reproducing in a large number."
Han Lingshi nodded and asked, "Where is everyone else?"
Kane replied, "They would be back soon, they have gone to work. Doctor Ting, and Doctor Mark are holding a clinic in the village square, and on the side, Teacher Luke and Teacher Amanda are holding classes. This is Steven, and he is waiting for the children to grow up a bit so that he could teach them."
Hao Ren smiled faintly and said, "We should go to the village square."
Han Lingshi nodded and the two people stood up to leave the building with Steven guiding them. Kane sighed and mumbled, "The pressure they give is so strong that I almost died."
Hao Ren and Han Lingshi came to the village square and found this place to be bustling with activity. They could hear the children singing rhymes. Hao Ren and Han Lingshi smiled at each other as they held hands walking over. They were careful and greeted the elders with a slight bow and smiles.
The elders greeted them back, after all, who would beat a smiling face? The middle aged people had complicated looks but they were because of the good looks of the young couple. The couple did not disturb the teachers or the doctors, and watched everything from the side. Hao Ren could have gone and given treatment to the elders but he was not here for that.
Suddenly, a little girl about three years old approached the two people and placed her hands on her hips. Hao Ren smiled, because the girl looked like she was a jade doll. The girl asked, "Big brother, can you marry me?"
Hao Ren was stunned and even Han Lingshi was stunned as well. Then they both chuckled and Hao Ren crouched down as he pointed at Han Lingshi before saying, "You see this fairy big sister? She is my wife. I will not marry anyone else."
The girl pouted and then looked at Han Lingshi for a bit before she sighed and said, "You are correct, Big sister sure is the prettiest woman. But, if you did not marry me, I will have to settle for Xiao Ping. I don't like that fatty."
Hao Ren chuckled but then stopped, he could not help but pat her head and asked, "What is your name?"
A wizened voice sounded, "Agni, are you causing trouble again?"
Turning around, Hao Ren saw an old lady walking over. When the old lady saw Hao Ren and Han Lingshi, she opened her eyes wide. The young man was also noticing things, and suddenly, he could not help but open his Yin and Yang eyes, and the two people spoke at the same time, "Who are you?"
Han Lingshi sensed the tension in the exchange, even though it sounded calm, it felt as if a battle was about to erupt. The little girl Agni dashed out from behind Hao Ren and said, "Grandma, I am not making trouble. I am looking for a groom, I don't want you to send me with Fatty Ping."
The old lady's expression softened for a bit before she asked, "May ask who might young friends be?"
Hao Ren took a deep breath before he cupped his fist and bowed, "Greetings, Elder. I am Hao Ren, and this is my wife, Han Lingshi, we are here to inspect the people working with the foundation set up in your village."
The old lady took a few moments, before she nodded. Then she also thanked Hao Ren and Han Lingshi for putting in such effort. However, she did not expect Hao Ren to be so humble. After a few minutes, when she was influenced by Hao Ren's soothsaying skill, she said, "Well, come along. I will serve you with tea."
Hao Ren nodded, and suddenly he heard, *Ding: Host..*
The young man was surprised, and followed the old lady with a numb expression.