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Zhao Erhu looked hesitant, seemingly entangled over the matter of the silver. Seeing him like this, the village chief's convoluted thoughts dissipated considerably. After all, he had seen the Zhao family's business with his own eyes. If there was money to be made, it would be from the restaurant, but that had only recently started up. Fearing Zhao Erhu's silver was limited, how could he otherwise hesitate to grab such prime farmland? Furthermore, the Zhao family's new house was yet to be built, necessitating a significant investment. Asking Zhao Erhu to do anything for the village now seemed somewhat unrealistic.

"This is a rare opportunity. Many people are eyeing the eighty mu of good land owned by Landlord Zhang. Erhu, if you want it, you'll have to make a move quickly, or someone else will buy it. I can't stop them; after all, this is a transaction entrusted to me by Landlord Zhang—first come, first served."