The Fake Heiress Turns out to Be a True Tycoon!
Chapter 199 He was wronged to death

Chapter 199: Chapter 199 He was wronged to death

The villagers at this moment were equally dumbfounded.

They felt utterly wronged in their hearts.

No, they didn’t!

The village chief heard that the other party caused the Mountain Spirit to fail its request for absolution, and even cursed them as a fool, nearly making him pass out.

"Mister, the person you’re talking about... who is it? Who?"

Although he was asking, he had a vague suspicion about who it was.

It wasn’t anyone other than the descendant of the one who once brought prosperity to the village.

The village chief instinctively scanned the villagers.

He remembered that someone from that family also came today.

Some older villagers seemed to have thought of this too and instinctively looked towards a young man among the villagers.

The young man’s face turned pale.

Obviously, he was the culprit causing the frequent disturbances in the village!

Dominic Woods, whose family was one of the wealthiest in the village.

After all, the Woods Family, capable of uplifting the entire village’s prosperity, was wealthy enough on its own.

Currently, of all the contracted ginseng fields in the village, nearly half were contracted by Dominic Woods’ family.

The Woods Family had always been respected in the village, and Dominic Woods had led a privileged life since birth. Later, he moved to the city and only returned to the village during winter and summer holidays, picking up a bit of the habits and demeanor of a wealthy second generation.

Many young people in the village liked to hang out with him.

He indeed enjoyed drinking.

And once drunk, he did like to talk nonsense.

He followed others into the mountain today, purely wanting to catch a glimpse of the celebrity guests and see if the Mountain Spirit truly existed in the mountains.

He never imagined this matter would involve him.

But after hearing the other party mention it, he began to vaguely recall something.

It seemed familiar.

However, because it was too bizarre, he unconsciously dismissed it as a drunken dream!

He always genuinely thought it was just a dream!

Even when strange things later happened in the village, he never associated them with this.

If he had known earlier...

If he had known, he wouldn’t have dared to speak.

Dominic Woods was thinking bitterly when he suddenly felt a hard kick to his backside.

He yelped in pain, losing control and falling to his knees.

The villagers ahead of him silently gave way.

Dominic Woods fell solidly, about to explode with anger when his ear was suddenly twisted by someone.

It was his father, who had also come up the mountain with him.

The past six months had brought considerable loss to the village; his family was hit the hardest. Upon hearing of a potential solution, his father naturally came to check it out.

He was willing to contribute money and effort without a word.

But who would have thought the real culprit was his own unfortunate son!

"You damn well want to drive me to death! Look at what you’ve done! I asked you to focus more on the family business, but you wouldn’t listen, drinking and gambling every day with your useless friends! Look at the enormous trouble you’ve caused for the village!"

Dominic’s father had suffered hardships as a child alongside his father, understanding deeply the idea that happiness is hard-earned.

His family business dealt directly with the forest, and with the traditions passed down from elders, he always held a deep reverence for the Mountain Spirit.

Each time offerings were organized by the village, his family contributed significantly.

Who would have thought it would all be destroyed by this foolish kid in the end!

Considering the Mountain Spirit’s years of protection over the village, building a temple to honor it wouldn’t be too much.

Moreover, with its special link to their family, if they could help it succeed in its quest, the Mountain Spirit would doubly repay their family and the village.

Now, it was all completely ruined.

Dominic’s father couldn’t resist disciplining him on the spot, and none of the surrounding villagers bothered to intervene.

The Mountain Spirit watched coldly, not saying another word.

Until Dominic’s father finished and dragged him forward a bit, feeling somewhat fearful yet also ashamed, he then bowed towards the Mountain Spirit.

"Mister, it’s entirely due to the ignorance of my kid. We’re willing to bear any punishment, just please don’t take it out on the villagers. As long as you speak, our family will do everything possible to make it up to you!"

Dominic’s father’s words weren’t entirely altruistic.

Going by the Mountain Spirit’s words, the villagers benefited from their family for many years. Even if all was taken back now, the villagers shouldn’t complain.

However, things couldn’t be phrased that way.

Given human nature, not everyone remembers kindness, but all recall grudges.

People will focus on what they lose, not what they’ve gained.

If Dominic’s father were to brazenly demand the village share in the consequences, it would only provoke their resentment.

It’s better to take all the blame upon himself, ultimately earning goodwill.

His family’s industrial foundation lay within the village, and he didn’t wish for conflict over this matter.

Sure enough, upon hearing his words, other villagers’ attitudes softened considerably, even the village chief showing approval, simultaneously saying,

"This is a village matter to start with, how can we let your family bear it alone? The village’s progress these years owes much to yours. Everyone understands that."

Many villagers echoed his sentiment.

The group then bowed to the Mountain Spirit, asking how to appease its anger.

Not seeking for it to continue protecting as it did, but merely to grant them peace once more.

Witnessing Dominic Woods being beaten by his own father, the Mountain Spirit’s resentment slightly dissipated, though not willing to let him go easily.

Though Dominic’s father stated they were willing to accept any punishment, he was inwardly terrified.

After all, it was a spirit-possessed Mountain Spirit, and if it truly demanded his son’s life...

He didn’t dare think more.

He could only pin his hopes on the little girl from the filming crew beside him.

He figured this little girl clearly had real abilities.

If not for her presence, the eminent spirit might have lost its temper the moment they met.

Everyone waited quite a while before hearing the Mountain Spirit finally speak again, its voice still sharp and thin,

"Then he must serve me in the mountains for three years. In three years, I’ll release him, and our karma with the Woods Family’ll be settled. Would you agree?"

Hearing these words, Dominic’s father nearly blacked out.

Three years...

Being on the mountain for three years, could his son still be alright?

Dominic Woods looked utterly stunned, unable to accept this outcome.

He merely spoke nonsense while drunk, and though he was willing to apologize, it demanded three years in the mountains?!

That was no different than living as a wild man!

Though he dared not voice his frustration, Dominic Woods felt truly wronged.

He wasn’t aware of the Mountain Spirit’s connection to his ancestors, nor was there any agreement between him and it; why must he bear this alone?

Dominic Woods, after all, was just in his early twenties. Unable to hold on any longer, he turned to cry and plead with his father,

"Dad... I don’t... I... sob, sob..."

The mood among villagers was also a bit suppressed; while they didn’t wish to be targeted anymore, genuinely making a young child bear the village’s repercussions was heart-wrenching.

Even though Dominic Woods had a bit of a spoiled nature, he was, after all, someone the villagers watched grow up.

"Sir, this... could we discuss if something else could... be traded instead?"

Dominic’s father’s tone was full of appeal, willing to trade whatever was necessary.

Unfortunately, the Mountain Spirit remained firm, "No!"

Hearing this, Dominic’s father nearly despaired.

Amidst their confusion on what to do, Scarlett Jennings, who had remained silent by the side, finally spoke up.