How can I justify myself as a Magnate if I don't indulge myself? Chapter 508 - 234: Returning Home in Glory

The driver's timing was precise.

When he said 45 minutes, it was exactly 45 minutes, not a minute more.

As the car ca to a stop, Lin Jiayun and He Jing also stopped touching up their makeup...

It wasn't just because they were nervous about eting Gu Heng's parents soon; that was only part of it. More importantly, they had been fighting over candy earlier, and had left their lipstick on the lollipop...

Lipstick is definitely one of the most convenient makeup items, but it also has a clear downside: you have to reapply it every ti you eat sothing, especially fancy candies like lollipops with liquid centers...

As for Gu Heng...

He didn't need to care too much...

Even though the lollipop he provided ended up sared with plenty of lipstick,

it didn't matter, he hid it well, and no one would notice...

"Is the makeup all done? If so, get out of the car."

"All done, all done."

Upon hearing Gu Heng speak, the two hastily put away their makeup mirrors and lipsticks.

As the driver got out and walked around to the rear door, the elegant door of the Bentley slowly opened, and Gu Heng was the first to step out.

He couldn't help but be slightly stunned at the sight before him...

Since he had been focused on Lin Jiayun and He Jing just a mont ago, Gu Heng hadn't paid attention to the view outside. Now, seeing it, he was completely bewildered...

While Gu Heng was dazed, a series of firecracker sounds suddenly erupted...

The crackling noise snapped Gu Heng out of his stupor, and the classic line from a sketch by codian Song Dandan sprang to mind...

"This guy, what a spectacle..."

With drums blaring and firecrackers popping, flags fluttering and a sea of people...

And apart from a few familiar villagers and their suit-wearing bodyguards, there was a crowd he didn't recognize at all, gathered around his parents...

Without overthinking it, as Gu Heng started moving towards his parents, he saw the crowd surrounding them approaching him.

Before Gu Heng could speak, a middle-aged man at the front, wearing a friendly smile, spoke to him, "Welco ho, Mr. Gu."

Gu Heng: "???"

A string of question marks rose above Gu Heng's head...

What was that about?

He was just returning to his own house; why would soone else welco him?

But from the man's deanor, Gu Heng could guess he was in politics...

That official air was unmistakable...

But well, if soone was waiting at his doorstep, they couldn't be too high-ranking, so Gu Heng felt no need to hold back and asked curiously, "And you are?"

As the words fell, a portly man standing next to the middle-aged man hastily introduced him, "Mr. Gu, this here is the Deputy County Magistrate in charge of the economy, Mr. He Yong."

Gu Heng nodded slightly.

To villagers, a deputy magistrate was a very high-ranking official.

After all, for most villagers, even seeing a village head without official status might be the closest brush with authority they'd have in a lifeti...

But for Gu Heng...

It was sowhat trivial...

Not to ntion a deputy at the city level, even if it were a mayor of Hang City, Gu Heng wouldn't feel intimidated.

Regardless of their rank, low or high, they're still public servants, and Gu Heng wouldn't be arrogant. He promptly extended his hand and smiled, "Hello, Mr. He."

Mr. He also quickly shook Gu Heng's hand, responding with a smile, "I ca uninvited today; I hope Mr. Gu doesn't mind. I was in your town doing so research when I heard from Mr. Wang that you were visiting today. I wanted to et the pride of our county personally. Indeed, you're even more impressive than the rumors. When I was your age, I was still studying in an academic tower, but you, Mr. Gu, have already built such a vast business. 'Youthful prodigy' must be describing soone exactly like you."

Although Mr. He's tone wasn't overly enthusiastic,

since he was representing the county governnt in public, he couldn't be too fervent.

But his complints flowed one after another.

Maybe praising Gu Heng in front of these ordinary folks might look a bit undermining, but such face loss was trivial compared to the benefits that might follow...

Wanghu County was genuinely impoverished, barely getting any corporate investnt. This deputy in charge of the economy had been in position for over a decade, thinking he would retire quietly without much achievent. However, the ergence of a talent like Gu Heng...

A billionaire at just 24 years old...

If Gu Heng could invest in the region, spurring local economic growth, it would be a substantial achievent for him, and a bit of loss of face as a county magistrate could easily be overlooked.

What face could be more important than bringing welfare to the common people?

Gu Heng, hearing Mr. He's words, rely smiled and replied, "You flatter ." He said no more.

Even if Mr. He hadn't shown up today, Gu Heng had planned to start so industries in the county anyway...

Not because he had money to burn...

Firstly, it was to build montum for himself. Although his wealth had co easily and he had paid his share of taxes, his actual influence was still minimal. Perhaps only when IDE Capital began involving multiple industries would he really make a mark.

At the mont, if soone really set their mind to taking him down, it would indeed be easy...

A county-level governnt might not completely secure him, but it could still offer so support...

Secondly, it was simply to give back to his hotown. That was tradition.