Six or seven black-clad bodyguards appeared, followed by Hou Jingtao and Wang Tianyang. As they approached, Bai Fugui had already stirred up all the villagers, who shouted:
"Welcome, Young Master Hou!"
"Welcome! Welcome!"
"Welcome, Young Master!"
Amidst the noisy crowd, Bai Fugui, feeling immensely smug, strode toward Hou Jingtao with a pompous gait. As he passed Zhao Tiezhu and his companions, he didn't forget to cast a triumphant glance their way, as if to say, "I am the center of attention today. As long as I am the village head, your little tricks are useless."
Chapter 190