After receiving the report, the police immediately launched an emergency search procedure, mobilizing resources such as police, drones, and search and rescue dogs to carry out a carpet search around the orchard. When the villagers heard the news, they also spontaneously organized, holding wooden sticks and shovels, shuttling through the dense forests and ravines, hoping to find a clue about Li Dazhuang.

"Da Zhuang is so enthusiastic on weekdays, how can he disappear for no reason?" Lao Zhangtou waved the wooden stick in his hand and muttered puzzledly.

"yes, the village has been developing so well recently, who will do anything to him?" Another villager chimed in, his eyes glinting with confusion and worry.

Su Ye stood in the center of the crowd with a solemn face. She is well aware that Li Dazhuang's disappearance is not accidental, and it is very likely to be related to the challenges they face. The undercurrents that once hindered the development of the village may not have completely dissipated, but waited for an opportunity in the shadows.

"Folks, I know everyone is worried about Da Zhuang. But the most important thing now is to stay calm, actively cooperate with the police investigation, and at the same time step up the search efforts." Su Ye's voice resounded in the crowd, and although her tone was firm, her eyes revealed deep worry and longing.

As night fell, the search continued. Villagers held flashlights and called Li Dazhuang's name over and over again along the field paths, mountain streams and streams. Su Ye sat alone in the office, and on the map spread out in front of him, the searched area was densely marked. She stared at the map, trying to find a clue.

Suddenly, a sharp knock on the door interrupted her thoughts. Su Ye got up to open the door, only to see a villager standing outside the door panting, holding a note tightly in his hand.

"Su Ye, we found this in the grass near the orchard!" The villagers trembled and handed over the note, their faces full of horror.

Su Ye took the note, and saw a line of words written crookedly on it: "If you want Li Dazhuang, take the money in exchange."

A chill instantly rose from the soles of his feet, and Su Yeqiang held back the fluctuations in his heart and quickly took a picture of the note and sent it to the police. Subsequently, she convened a village meeting to inform everyone of the shocking news.

"Folks, Li Dazhuang has been kidnapped." Su Ye's words exploded through the crowd like thunder, and the villagers looked at each other, shock, anger, and fear intertwined.

"How much do they cost?" Lao Zhangtou was the first to break the silence, his voice trembling.

Su Ye took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "The kidnappers haven't proposed a specific amount yet, but no matter what, we will do our best to save Da Zhuang. Believe that good will triumph over evil."

The villagers nodded their heads, their eyes shining with determination. They understand that unity and courage at this moment will be the key to saving Li Dazhuang.

As the night deepened, Su Ye sat alone in the office, staring at the starry sky outside the window, and silently prayed in his heart: "Da Zhuang, you must hold on, we will definitely find you and bring you home safely."

As the news of Li Dazhuang's abduction spread in the village, the hearts of the villagers were tightened, and the originally lively rural tourism project came to a standstill for the time being. Su Ye endured his grief, cooperating with the police investigation on the one hand, and actively raising ransom money on the other hand. She didn't want to see any of the villagers take a risk and decided to mortgage all their property in her own name, even considering turning to the investors she had worked with.

"Su Ye, you can't do this!" After Lao Zhangtou learned the news, he hurried over, looking worried, "The kidnappers must have a lot of appetite, what if the ransom is not enough?" Besides, even if they make up enough, there is no guarantee that they will release them."

Su Ye clenched his fists, and his eyes flashed with determination: "Da Zhuang is the one who has given everything for the village, I can't watch him suffer. I'll figure out how to deal with money, so you can wait for good news at home."

Lao Zhang looked at Su Ye's resolute expression and sighed, he knew that he couldn't persuade the young village director, so he could only silently pray that everything would go well.

At the same time, the police initially identified several suspicious objects through the handwriting on the note and the traces left at the scene. Most of them were villagers who had a land dispute with the village, and one of them was dissatisfied with Li Dazhuang's reform measures and threatened to make him pay the price.

"Su Ye, we have some clues about the kidnappers and are pursuing them with all our might." Officer Wang, who was in charge of the case, looked serious and reported the progress to Su Ye, "But considering the kidnappers

We need your cooperation to delay the delivery of the ransom as much as possible, so that we can have more chances to solve the case."

Su Ye nodded in agreement, she understood that every minute at this moment was related to Li Dazhuang's life safety. She began to deal with the kidnappers, pretending to raise ransom money on the one hand, and secretly cooperating with the police on the other.

"I've got the money ready, let them go." Su Ye pretended to be calm on the phone, but in fact, he was extremely nervous in his heart.

"Don't play tricks, send the money to the designated place, or you will bear the consequences." The kidnapper's cold voice came through the phone, making Su Ye's heart beat faster.

According to the kidnapper's instructions, Su Ye took a backpack full of cash and drove alone to the agreed place. Along the way, she constantly observes her surroundings, trying to spot possible traps. The police are closely monitored in the shadows and are ready to attack at any time.

When Su Ye arrived at the entrance of the abandoned mine, he saw a masked man standing in the dark, shaking his mobile phone in his hand, and the screen showed Li Dazhuang who was being tied. She took a deep breath, held back tears, and threw her backpack at the man.

"Let them go!" Su Ye shouted sharply.

The man opened the backpack, confirmed that the amount was correct, and motioned to his subordinates to release Li Dazhuang. At this moment, the police, who had already been ambushed, rushed out and subdued the kidnappers in an instant. Under the protection of the police, Li Dazhuang stumbled towards Su Ye, and the two hugged each other tightly, tears intertwined.

"Su Ye, I'm fine." Li Dazhuang's weak but firm voice sounded in Su Ye's ears, making the stone in her heart finally fall.

This thrilling rescue operation made the villagers admire Su Ye and Li Dazhuang even more. They spontaneously organized a celebration party, singing and dancing to celebrate Li Dazhuang's safe return. Lao Zhangtou picked up his wine glass and was full of emotion: "Su Ye, Da Zhuang, you are the heroes of our village! After going through so many ups and downs, we are even more convinced that as long as we are united, there is no difficulty that cannot be overcome!"

Li Dazhuang took the wine glass and looked around, tears in his eyes: "Thank you. I would say that this is not a victory for me alone, but for all of us. As long as we continue to work hand in hand, our village will be able to get out of this difficult situation and move towards a better future."

Su Ye clasped Li Dazhuang's hand and smiled, "That's right, we want to let those who try to destroy our village know that no matter how many difficulties we encounter, we will not give in. Because this is our home, our dream."

As night falls, the bonfire at the head of the village burns brightly, and the villagers sit in a circle, and the sound of laughter echoes in the night sky. Su Ye and Li Dazhuang sat in the middle of the crowd, accepting everyone's praise and respect. A middle-aged woman sighed with emotion: "Su Ye, Da Zhuang, you are really the great benefactors of our village, without you, how could there be a day like today."

"Where, Auntie." Su Ye humbly responded, "It's the result of all of us working together. But we have more ambitious goals to achieve."

"Yes, Su Ye is right." Li Dazhuang answered, "We not only want to let the villagers live a good life, but also let the outside

Everyone knows that our village has the best agricultural products, the most beautiful scenery, and the most simple folk customs."

"And what are you going to do?" A young man asked curiously.

"In the next step, we will use e-commerce platforms to sell our agricultural products all over the country and even the world." Su Ye replied, with a determined light in his eyes, "At the same time, we also want to develop rural tourism, so that people from outside can come to see our green waters and green mountains in person and experience the idyllic life."

"Wow, that's great!" The young man clapped his hands excitedly, "I've long wanted my friends to come to our village to play, and I'll be the tour guide when the time comes, haha!"

"Good boy, ambitious!" Li Dazhuang patted the young man on the shoulder, "Rural tourism can not only drive economic development, but also let people outside understand our countryside and enhance urban-rural exchanges.

"Su Ye, Da Zhuang, you really have vision." An old man nodded in praise, "We old men and old ladies can also help, tell you about the history and legends of the village, and teach the people in the city how to farm and raise chickens and ducks."

"Yes, the folks are our treasures." Su Ye said gratefully, "Only if everyone works together, our rural revitalization

The road can go further."

In the following days, Su Ye and Li Dazhuang led the villagers to push forward various plans in full swing. They invited a professional e-commerce team to help the villagers open online stores, and put special agricultural products such as dried golden dates, organic vegetables, and free-range eggs on the Internet, and sales soared. Rural tourism projects are also well underway, with unused houses in the village being converted into homestays, and field paths paved with stone slabs for tourists to stroll through and enjoy the idyllic scenery.

"Su Ye, you see how beautifully this homestay is decorated, just like the hotel in the city." Li Dazhuang stood in front of a newly renovated homestay, his face full of pride.

"Yes, Da Zhuang, you have a really good eye." Su Ye looked at him approvingly, "Moreover, these are all made by our fellow villagers themselves, and every brick and wood embodies their sweat and wisdom."

"Of course, everyone in our village is a skilled craftsman." Li Dazhuang smiled proudly, "When the tourist season arrives, these homestays will definitely be full."

As they expected, the village attracted a large number of tourists with the launch of the rural tourism project. They picked fresh fruits and vegetables in the fields, tasted farm food, and interacted with the villagers, laughing one after another. Due to the development of tourism, the villagers' income has increased significantly, and their living conditions have improved significantly.

"Su Ye, Da Zhuang, you are really gods!" An aunt held a basket full of eggs and smiled from ear to ear, "My eggs used to only be sold in the town, but now they are all snapped up by tourists, and the price has doubled."

"Auntie, this is the result of your hard work." Su Ye smiled and said, "The days will only get better and better in the future."

However, just when the village's revitalization seemed to be smooth sailing, a sudden crisis shattered the peace. A large real estate company took a fancy to the village's mountain water resources and wanted to buy land at a high price for the development of a high-end resort. As soon as the news broke, the villagers were panicked and worried about losing the land on which they depended.

"Su Ye, Da Zhuang, you have to be the master for us!" An old farmer anxiously approached them, "We don't want to leave the land where our ancestors have lived for generations, and we don't want the village to become a cold resort."

"Rest assured, folks, we will never let this happen." Su Ye said resolutely, "Land is our lifeblood, and no one can take it away easily."

"Yes, we're going to hold on to our homes." Li Dazhuang clenched his fists, his eyes flashing with determination, "Even if you fight that real estate company to the end!"

So, Su Ye and Li Dazhuang led the villagers to start a difficult battle with the real estate company. They run around, seeking legal assistance and exposing each other's greedy faces; They organized villagers' meetings to build consensus and defend land rights and interests to the death; They spoke out through the media, aroused social concern, and called for the protection of the rural ecological environment.

"Look, this is our beautiful hometown, is it going to be swallowed up by reinforced concrete?" Su Ye stood in front of the camera, his eyes full of regret, "We welcome socially responsible investment, but we will never allow any behavior that destroys the ecology and plunders resources."

"Su Ye is right, we would rather be poor than lose our homes." Li Dazhuang stood beside her and added firmly.

After months of struggle, the villagers finally won. The real estate company was forced to abandon the acquisition plan under pressure from public opinion. The village has returned to its former tranquility, and the villagers' hanging hearts have finally been relieved.

"Su Ye, Da Zhuang, you are really our patron saints." An old man with tears in his eyes clasped their hands tightly, "We don't know what to do without you."

"Uncle, this is what we should do." Su Ye patted the back of the old man's hand gently, "Remember, as long as we are here, we will not let anyone invade our home."

"Yes, with us, there is hope." Li Dazhuang echoed, his eyes flashing with determination.

As the sun sets, the village is bathed in a golden afterglow, making it particularly tranquil and beautiful. Su Ye and Li Dazhuang walked side by side on the field road, behind them were the villagers laughing and laughing, and in front of them was a hopeful future.

"Su Ye, what do you say, what will our village look like in the future?" Li Dazhuang looked into the distance, his eyes full of expectation

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Su Ye turned his head to look at him, and a smile curled up on the corner of his mouth: "Da Zhuang, as long as we stick to our original intention and adhere to green development, our village will definitely become more beautiful and rich, and the lives of the villagers will become better and better. And this beautiful future needs to be created by all of us."

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