
It's been a week now that Edward and Elli are in the village where Lutfi's father lives. There are also many changes that they have made to advance the village. Starting from the construction of an internet network tower that was successfully built together with residents in royong. All support the construction of the tower especially they are also paid if they help in the manufacturing process.
The beginning of the construction of the tower, permit was complicated by the village government. Moreover, there were some people who used Edward at that time. When they find out that the one who asks for permission is a rich person, they ask for money beyond the actual cost.
"The total for the tower construction permit cost of 35 million rupiah" said one person who works in the government.
Edward who is already accustomed to licensing problems like this certainly knows that the price is not that big. While Lutfi's father only shook his head when the government of the village where he lived raised the cost, but usually only 2 million rupiah.
"I can afford to pay that much, but once the payment is received then I will flatten your house into land. Same with this office. I'm not afraid if you report my actions to the police, because I will also report about this blackmail incident" Edward said casually.
The person did not grin after hearing Edward's words. He thought that Edward was a person who was easily fooled and accepted as well as other businessmen, but his estimation was wrong. Finally Edward paid according to the amount that had been set at the announcement. He also asked for the license to be published in two days.
Sure enough, after two days of the incident immediately the letter needed by Edward was published. Edward immediately asked the surrounding residents to help the construction of the tower. Because it is done almost by all villagers make the work only takes a short time. Moreover, all consumption was really noticed by Elli and the surrounding mothers.
Behind the success of the construction of the communication signal capture network tower, of course there are kasak kusuk from the next village people who are jealous of the progress of the rival village. In the village next door there is already a tower but still a small scale so it has not reached the entire population around it.
"Gee... The village next to the tower is very high. Even the signal is here, there is also a free internet network for residents. But unfortunately, we do not know the WiFinya password" complained residents there.
"Try asking Bu Farida" said another resident.
"Udah, yesterday I asked, uh he replied he did not want to tell you because it was only for the villagers there" said the mothers.
Not only the residents are upset, but some people in the village government are also the same. They are now being vetted by the central government because Edward reports on wild levies and uneven social assistance. For them, Edward's arrival is a threat to the future survival of all involved.
But they also can not do any retaliation because once dealing with Edward certainly the position will be at stake. They also knew that Edward knew of the fraud so that he could at any time drag everything to prison.
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Edward is now sitting in the house of his father and grandmother accompanied by Lutfi's father, while Elli and Grandma Arni are helping the surrounding residents to prepare food for people who are carrying royong.
"Have you heard the rumors about the building of the tower?" ask Lutfi's father.
"Aren't you afraid to hear that?" asked Lutfi's father with a look of wonder.
"Edward doesn't care about people talking, yeah. As long as we do it for the good and don't bother others, let them talk. They spoke out because they were jealous of the village's achievements" Edward said.
Lutfi's father nodded his head in agreement with his son's words. He believes that if there is no Edward here, surely their village is always left behind from the others. During this one week also the mothers were given knowledge about online sales by Elli. This is very useful, especially mothers who sell products created by the surrounding community.
"Oh yeah... Well, Elli and Edward the day after tomorrow have to go back to town again. Edward had left the office too long. So what about my mom and dad? Edward wishes you would like to come with us to the city" Edward said expectantly.
"Dad's still thinking about work, Ed. Dad can not be calm living in the city if you have not found a permanent job to finance grandmother" said Lutfi's father.
"If you really want to work, just work in Edward's office. Of course Edward accepted and became a permanent employee" said Edward.
"Where can I work in your big company. Dad is only a graduate of Junior High School, so the office boy should have minimal education in High School" said Lutfi's father chuckled softly.
Lutfi's father did not want to trouble Edward with the arrival of himself and Grandma Arni in the city. So if indeed he will come to the city, Lutfi's father wants to get a permanent job first so as not to bother Edward and his other family.
"Dad, Edward's company is also miik father and grandmother you know. There are your rights, too, so from now on don't hesitate to ask Edward for a job or help. Edward doesn't like it when you still think I'm someone else who's coming to help. I'm a father's son" Edward said seriously.
Seeing a serious look and looks there sadness makes Lutfi's father feel guilty because all this time is still hesitant if faced with his son. Even to show a father's affection for his son is still awkward.
"Then I'll go with you, son. I'll come with you to town with grandma and there we'll follow you on how" broke up Lutfi's father.
He could not bear to see the gaze of his son who was so hoping that he and his grandmother could come to the city. He also wants to always be near his son and replace the moment that Edward never felt. Edward who heard his father's decision immediately moved from his seat and then approached the middle-aged man. Edward immediately hugged her tightly while thanking her.
"Thank you dad. We build a beautiful moment together in the city yes" said Edward.
Lutfi's father just nodded his head while patting the back of his son who was already bigger and dashing compared to him. The boy he had never seen, was now back with him as he grew into a handsome, well-established adult male. Lutfi's father was proud of his son who still wanted to treat his poor father well.