As spring brings warmth, the fields of Hongqi Production Brigade sprout new green leaves, willow branches unfurl tender yellow buds, and the air is filled with the fragrance of earth and the freshness of vegetation. The once quiet village now radiates vitality, with wisps of smoke rising from every chimney and long-lost smiles on everyone's faces. All this change stems from Lin Wanqiu and her "Natural Delight" food workshop.

As the morning sun began to shine into the village, Shen Laoda and Zhang Lan's branch store was already bustling with activity. The shelves were neatly arranged with fruit and vegetable buns, yam and lotus seed cakes, sesame candy, and other food items, their colorful packaging gleaming in the sunlight. Villagers came in twos and threes, their faces beaming, skillfully selecting their favorite foods.

"Sister Zhang, give me two pounds of nut energy bars. My son takes two to school every day, saying they're much hungrier than cornbread!" Uncle Wang from the west end of the village called out with a loud voice as he entered the door.

Zhang Lan quickly went to meet him, deftly weighed the energy bars, wrapped them in oil paper, and handed them to Uncle Wang: "Uncle Wang, please take these! These energy bars are made from freshly harvested nuts, they're very nutritious, and good for the kids!"

Uncle Wang took the energy bar, paid, and said with a smile, "That's right! Since your store opened this branch, life has become much better for everyone in our village. Before, if the kids wanted some snacks, they had to go all the way to town to buy them. Now we can buy such good things right here at our doorstep. It's so convenient!"

Aunt Li, standing nearby, chimed in, "Yes! My granddaughter used to always complain about not having anything good to eat, but now she gets to eat fresh fruit and vegetable buns every day, and her complexion is much better than before. Wanqiu is such a capable child; not only has she made a fortune herself, but she's also sharing the good life with us all!"

The villagers spoke one after another, their words filled with gratitude towards Lin Wanqiu. Since the "Natural Taste" branch opened in the village, not only has it made everyone's lives more convenient, but more importantly, Lin Wanqiu has also taught the villagers some simple food-making techniques, giving many families an extra source of income.

Liu Ersao, from the east end of the village, used to struggle to make ends meet. Her husband was bedridden year-round, and her children were still young, leaving her to raise them all on her own. After Lin Wanqiu learned of her situation, he not only taught her how to make sesame candy for free but also helped her find markets. Now, Liu Ersao's sesame candy is very popular, selling a considerable amount every day, and her family's life has gradually improved.

That day, Sister Liu Ersao came to the branch store carrying a basket of freshly made sesame candy, her face full of grateful smiles: "Sister Zhang Lan, this is the sesame candy I just made. Can you take a look and see how it is? If it's good, I'll leave some with you to sell on consignment."

Zhang Lan took the sesame candy, opened the basket, and saw that the sesame candy inside was golden in color and emitted a rich sesame aroma. She picked up a piece and tasted it; it was crispy, sweet, and had a very good texture. She smiled and said, "Second Sister-in-law, your skills are getting better and better! No problem, I'll put it on the shelf for you right away."

Liu Ersao said gratefully, "Thank you so much! And Wanqiu too, if it weren't for her, I don't know how I would survive. She not only taught me the craft, but also helped me find markets. I will never forget this kindness!"

Zhang Lan said with deep feeling, "Yes, Wanqiu is indeed a kind person. We owe a lot to her in the past to have the good life we ​​have today. We must work hard in the future and live up to her kindness."

Besides Liu Ersao, many other villagers have found ways to get rich with Lin Wanqiu's help. Some villagers learned to make fruit and vegetable steamed buns from Shen Laoda, while others, at Lin Wanqiu's suggestion, began planting crops suitable for food production, such as strawberries, yams, and peanuts. Lin Wanqiu not only provided them with technical guidance but also promised to purchase their agricultural products at prices higher than the market price.

Old Chen, from the south end of the village, used to make a living by farming, but he could hardly save any money even after a year of hard work. Since taking Lin Wanqiu's advice and starting to grow strawberries, his family's income has increased several times over. Now, his strawberries are not only supplied to Boss Shen's branch store, but Lin Wanqiu also buys them from food shops in the city to make strawberry-flavored fruit and vegetable buns and strawberry jam, which are very popular with customers.

That day, Old Chen picked a basket of fresh strawberries and delivered it to the branch store. He looked at Boss Shen with a joyful smile on his face: "Boss Shen, look how well my strawberries are growing! It's all thanks to Sister Wanqiu. If it weren't for her, I wouldn't know that strawberries could sell for so much money!"

Old Shen took the strawberries, looked at the bright red and plump strawberries in the basket, and said with a smile, "Old Chen, your strawberries are really good! Wanqiu said that your strawberries are of good quality, so she will give you the highest price."

Old Chen said gratefully, "That's wonderful! Thank you so much, Wanqiu! Before, I grew corn and wheat, and I didn't earn much money in a year. Now, growing strawberries, I earn more in half a year than I used to in a whole year. I plan to expand the planting area next year, earn more money, and build a new house for my son so he can get married!"

Seeing the villagers' lives improve day by day, Lin Wanqiu felt a deep sense of satisfaction. She knew that one person's success was nothing; only by leading everyone to prosperity could the village truly flourish.

That day, Lin Wanqiu and Shen Tingzhou brought Nian'an and Nianxi back to their hometown. As soon as they entered the village, they felt the warmth of the villagers. Everyone surrounded them, their faces full of smiles, and kept greeting them.

"Late Autumn, you're finally back!"

"Brother Tingzhou, you should stay for a few more days this time!"

"Nian'an, Nianxi, come here quickly, Auntie brought you some delicious food!"

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