Chapter 215 - 211: Great Influence

Chapter 215: Chapter 211: Great Influence

Xing Shihai looked at these people with a hint of annoyance. He had already explained to them that the slot was used, but they were still pestering him relentlessly.

"It’s no use coming to me. I’ve already told you, the slot has been given to my grandson for his treatment. It can’t be transferred."

"Mr. Xing Shihai, you could give it a try. Your grandson’s leukemia doesn’t necessarily require this slot.

If you give the slot to us, we can cure your grandson’s leukemia and give you ten million on top of that."

This wasn’t the first group to approach them, and each offer was more generous than the last.

Xing Shihai wasn’t swayed. All he wanted now was a healthy grandson.

However, the other members of his family wavered when they heard the terms being offered.

It was true that there were chances of curing leukemia without relying on Lin Xian Village.

Especially since these people were offering not just treatment, but also money and other benefits.

"I don’t need it. Besides, a used slot can’t be changed. It’s no use asking me; those are the rules of Lin Xian Village."

Hearing Xing Shihai’s words, his family instantly sobered up.

’That’s right. This slot was a gift from Lin Xian Village. If we don’t follow their rules, they might just take it back.’

After this group left, Xing Shihai looked at his family and said, "Don’t get any other ideas. They claim they can cure Longlong.

But I have more faith in Lin Xian Village to give us a healthy Longlong.

This is a chance I’ve earned through a lifetime of good deeds. I can’t just give it away for someone else’s benefit."

"I understand, Dad. Longlong’s health is the most important thing right now. I’ll post a statement online in a bit to make things clear."

Xing Zhongliang also knew this couldn’t go on. The offers were making his family anxious and indecisive, which was not good.

It was better to shut down these people’s hopes, and in doing so, put an end to his own family’s second thoughts.

’It’s a good thing we sent Longlong to Lin Xian Village ahead of time. Otherwise, these people would have definitely resorted to other means.’

’Things could have gotten ugly. For a slot, they might have even endangered Longlong’s life.’

These people were relentlessly hounding his family for a single slot. Who could guarantee they wouldn’t do something drastic to get it?

Xing Zhongliang’s fears were justified. Someone had actually suggested that killing Longlong might free up the slot.

Unfortunately for them, they wouldn’t dare send anyone to cause trouble in Lin Xian Village, not even if they had a hundred times the nerve.

They’d fail to get the slot, someone else would benefit, and they’d face the wrath of an iron fist.

Since Xing Shihai’s slot was used, the only option was to find the other fifteen slots and figure out a way to acquire one.

...

During breakfast, Hu Zhiming sat across from Lin Feng, holding his phone.

"Brother Lin, these people are completely insane. Someone’s offered to buy a slot for one billion yuan."

This was news that had been broken by the media online last night—a public bounty for a slot.

"Has anyone else contacted us about using their slot?"

"No."

Lin Xian Village only had the contact information for the recipients; the village didn’t know their specific circumstances.

It seemed that, for now, the people who got the slots were being rational and hadn’t been swayed by the temptations online.

Just then, Hu Xia walked over and said, "A slot-holder just contacted us. He wishes to use the slot anonymously."

"Sis, how can he use it anonymously?"

"He said he’ll make a trip to Lin Xian Village to confirm things with us, and then we’ll help him contact the person to be treated."

After hearing this, Lin Feng said, "That’s fine, as long as he’s doing it voluntarily."

"Then I’ll have someone contact him and ask him to come to Lin Xian Village."

Hu Zhiming said, "You don’t think he sold the slot and just doesn’t want anyone to know who he is, do you?"

Hu Xia ignored him and sent a message to have the person notified.

"Holy crap! Brother Lin, look online! The guy who offered a billion for a slot last night actually bought one."

Lin Feng put down his chopsticks, swiped his phone screen open on the table, and saw that the news was indeed real.

"It couldn’t be the guy from just now, could it?"

Hu Xia put down her phone and said, "No. A different slot-holder called just now. He sold his slot and asked if that would be a problem for Lin Xian Village."

"Brother Lin, we just gave out a treatment slot. It’s not like Lin Xian Village can cure every disease, right?"

Lin Feng said, "Of course we can’t cure every disease. When they use their slots, they naturally have to consider this.

The notice we sent out already made it clear that we don’t guarantee every patient can be cured."

"I guess that’s true. Like with the little boy with leukemia, we can only use Medicinal Cuisine to strengthen his body and let him fight the disease himself."

Of course, there was a group of highly skilled doctors in Lin Xian Village participating in this project.

For the patients, this in itself was a huge benefit that wasn’t available outside.

Besides, Medicinal Cuisine was already hugely beneficial for sick patients.

As long as it wasn’t a congenital defect, patients could improve their physical condition by consuming Medicinal Cuisine over a long period, relying on their own immune systems to achieve a therapeutic effect.

Additionally, the medicines produced in the Medicine House were inherently enhanced, making them more effective for treating patients.

Online, the news that the billion-yuan bounty had been successfully claimed had become a hot topic. Netizens were dying of envy.

"Brothers, do good deeds! Do great deeds! If you get chosen by Lin Xian Village, you’ll be rich!"

"Who would’ve thought something this good could happen? Lin Xian Village is the greatest benefactor of all, to actually give away this kind of benefit."

"Once, there was a chance to change my destiny right in front of me, but I didn’t cherish it. Only when I lost it did I feel endless regret. There is no greater pain in this mortal world. If God could give me another chance, I would say three words to that girl: ’I’ll save you.’ If I had to add a number to this chance, I hope it would be ten thousand times..."

"Dude above me, are you cramming for an exam?"

"..."

As the topic gained traction, the news story’s influence expanded rapidly. Even netizens who weren’t paying attention were drawn in by the headline.

They initially thought it was clickbait, but after reading the content, they realized it was actually true.

Who could have imagined that one day, doing good deeds could lead to such a reward after meeting a certain standard?

However, Lin Xian Village hadn’t specified the criteria for getting a slot, which led netizens to start discussing what standards one would have to meet.

Of course, a number of powerful groups had already analyzed Xing Shihai’s situation and deduced the general criteria for Lin Xian Village’s selection process.

To get a slot from Lin Xian Village, the minimum standard was likely saving a life.

Furthermore, the person also needed to be helpful in their daily life and have no criminal record.

Their analysis concluded that it had to be a great Samaritan—a person of high moral character, always ready to help, who had once saved someone’s life at the risk of their own.

After analyzing this data, they began searching for such people.

People who had been in the news for saving others became the primary targets for these groups.

Inside a company, a group of people were analyzing collected data, looking for someone who met the requirements.

"Boss, I have a file here that should meet Lin Xian Village’s requirements."

"Speak!"

"Su Kun, male, 25, lives in Nanli County. According to local reports, he has twice risked his life to save others.

The first time, he rushed into a burning building and rescued two people. The second time, he saved someone who had jumped into a river to commit suicide.

He was extorted on both occasions after helping others, which caused him to lose his job.

Even after encountering such situations, he never gave up on helping others..."

After listening to the introduction about Su Kun, the boss was in disbelief.

"To think there are still people like this in the world. It’s truly admirable!"

In this restless society, someone who never complains and persists in helping others without hesitation is incredibly rare.

"Send someone over immediately. Contact this person and negotiate with him according to our standards.

Remember, be completely transparent. Don’t hide anything.

If anyone dares to play any tricks in this matter, I’ll have them thrown in jail."

"Understood, Boss!"

The boss knew very well that if they hid anything during the negotiation and were later chosen by Lin Xian Village, some things would be impossible to conceal.

’With this kind of person’s character, any deceit would likely cause the plan to fail.’

’A person with such high morals is unlikely to go back on their word once they’ve agreed to something.’

Obviously, he wasn’t the only one doing this. Many others who wanted a slot had begun searching for qualified candidates.

Regardless of whether they could persuade these people, they had to at least build a good relationship first.

In Lin Xian Village, Zhou Jun sat next to Lin Feng, talking about the impact of the "Good Deeds Are Rewarded" event.

"Lin Feng, you have no idea. Those people have gone crazy, searching everywhere for people who meet the criteria.

I’ve already received over a dozen calls today, all asking about your standards here."

"That’s a good thing. Good deeds should be rewarded. That’s how you encourage more people to do good."

"But if all these people find qualified candidates and bring them here, I’m afraid Lin Xian Village won’t have enough room for all the patients."

Zhou Jun knew exactly how attractive a treatment slot in Lin Xian Village was. Even foreigners were getting involved.

According to the information he’d gathered, the one-billion-yuan bounty was offered by a foreigner, apparently to treat his daughter’s brain tumor.

Lin Feng looked at Zhou Jun and said, "Do you really think I’m that stupid? I made the rules. They can find a qualified person and get a slot.

But when that slot gets used is up to me."

"Aren’t you afraid they’ll say you’re not keeping your word?

No, wait, you really aren’t afraid. These people wouldn’t dare to cross you."

As long as they still wanted to come to Lin Xian Village for treatment, they wouldn’t dare to offend Lin Feng.

Besides, given Lin Xian Village’s current status, only a brainless idiot would cross it.

Lin Xian Village had too many good things, some of which the outside world didn’t even know about.

For example, the Stone Dragon Carvings from the Stone Workshop. He had one himself, hanging around his neck right now.

Ever since he got this carving, many people had told him his disposition had changed dramatically.

He gave off a much more composed and steady impression.

Later, he noticed that fellow Hu Zhiming’s disposition had also changed and realized it was because of the Stone Dragon Carving.

Although he had asked Lin Feng and gotten no explanation, it was an unspoken understanding among them that the Stone Dragon Carvings were something special.

Also, the Woodworking Workshop and the Blacksmith’s Shop were anything but simple. He had tried the things they produced, and the quality was excellent.

He had also heard that the Medicine House had come out with a new hemostatic powder that was incredibly effective.

In addition, the situation at the Barracks had also started to attract attention after news about the twenty-five people participating in training there was exposed.

Zhou Jun looked at Lin Feng, feeling that he was truly mysterious.

He was even a little excited to see what effects Lin Xian Village’s unfinished buildings would have once they were completed.

"Lin Feng, if those foreigners come for treatment, will you treat them?"

"As long as they have a slot and meet the conditions, I’ll treat them."

Zhou Jun thought about that condition. To be honest, some people wouldn’t be able to come to Lin Xian Village for treatment even if they wanted to.

The Earth God’s trial was an immediate dead end for some people.

Especially those who had committed crimes but were never caught; they would never be able to come to Lin Xian Village for treatment in their lifetime.

Hu Zhiming ran in from outside, yelling, "Brother Lin! Brother Lin! A good Samaritan in our Wuyuan County was just given five million by a company!"

"Hm, these people really move fast."

"Brother Lin, you don’t seem surprised at all?" Hu Zhiming looked at Lin Feng, puzzled.

Zhou Jun said, "What’s so surprising about that? The one-billion-yuan bounty online wasn’t fake.

For just five million, you might get a slot. The rich are more than willing to pay that."

Hu Zhiming said, "Brother Lin, the impact of this is huge. So many people are looking for these great Samaritans."

Lin Feng smiled and said, "Isn’t this a good thing? This is exactly the effect we wanted. ’Good deeds are rewarded’ isn’t just an empty phrase."