The midsummer breeze, carrying a warm and inviting atmosphere, swept through every corner of the Hongqi Production Brigade. Wisps of smoke rose from the chimney of the "Natural Delight" food workshop, mingling with the morning glow on the horizon, creating a vibrant and lively scene. Inside the workshop, the roar of machines mingled with the cheerful laughter of workers, the air filled with the sweet aroma of fruits and vegetables and the rich fragrance of pastries—a scene of busy yet orderly activity.

Lin Wanqiu stood beside the production line, carefully inspecting the freshly made strawberry jam. The translucent amber jam, served in pristine white porcelain jars, revealed clearly visible pieces of strawberry pulp, and emitted a rich, enticing aroma. She picked up a spoon, scooped up a spoonful, and savored it. The perfectly balanced sweet and sour taste made her nod in satisfaction. Over the years, she has consistently adhered to the principle of quality first, personally overseeing every step of the production process.

"Mother! Father's back!" Nian'an's voice came from the doorway, clear and energetic like a young boy. Nian'an had grown into a tall and handsome young man, with a hint of Shen Tingzhou's composure in his eyes, yet also the intelligence and agility of Lin Wanqiu. He was holding a math book, clearly having just returned from school.

Lin Wanqiu looked up and saw Shen Tingzhou stride in, his sharp Zhongshan suit making him even more dashing. His face was filled with barely suppressed excitement, his eyes gleaming, and he was clutching a document tightly in his hand.

"Late Autumn, it's done! We succeeded!" Shen Tingzhou strode up to her, his voice trembling slightly with excitement, and handed her the documents. "The foreign trade company has officially signed a contract with us! The first batch of strawberry jam, sesame candy, and fruit and vegetable buns will be shipped overseas next week!"

Lin Wanqiu took the contract, her fingertips tracing the clear handwriting and bright red seal, a surge of indescribable excitement and pride welling up inside her. Her eyes reddened slightly, and her vision blurred a little. From a widow struggling in poverty and hardship to an entrepreneur leading her food workshop to international success, all the hardships and sacrifices along the way had transformed into a profound sense of accomplishment.

"That's wonderful! Tingzhou, we really did it!" Lin Wanqiu's voice choked with emotion, but she couldn't hide her joy. She turned to the workers in the workshop and announced loudly, "Everyone, quiet down! I have some great news to share! Our food products are going to be exported overseas!"

Upon hearing this, the workers instantly erupted in excitement, their faces beaming with smiles of thrill and pride.

"Really? Our products are going to be sold overseas?"

"That's wonderful! This is an honor for our village!"

"Thanks to Sister Wanqiu and Brother Tingzhou, otherwise we wouldn't be where we are today!"

Everyone chimed in with their own words, filled with gratitude for Lin Wanqiu and Shen Tingzhou. Over the years, they had worked hard alongside Lin Wanqiu, achieving not only a stable income but also a more prosperous life. Now, seeing their handmade products reaching international markets, a sense of pride welled up within them.

Old Chen was so excited that tears welled up in his eyes. His voice trembled as he said, "Sister Wanqiu, Brother Tingzhou, I never imagined in my life that the strawberries I grow could be sold overseas! This is all thanks to you!"

Lin Wanqiu said with a smile, "Everyone, please don't be so polite. This is the result of our joint efforts. Without everyone's hard work, there would be no food workshop today. In the future, we will continue to work hard to make the 'Natural Taste' brand known all over the world!"

In the following days, the food workshop was bustling with activity. The workers were all highly motivated, working overtime to rush orders. Lin Wanqiu, on the other hand, was busy establishing strict quality inspection standards to ensure that every batch of exported products met international requirements. She retrieved advanced food testing knowledge from her spatial storage and personally trained the workers, teaching them how to test the ingredients, taste, and shelf life of the products.

Shen Tingzhou was also extremely busy. He not only had to coordinate various matters for the foreign trade company, but also handle all the procedures for exporting the products. He used his position in the county's Bureau of Commerce to successfully resolve a series of issues such as customs declaration and transportation, clearing obstacles for the export of the products.

Nian'an and Nianxi were also helping out. Nian'an was in charge of checking the order quantities, demonstrating outstanding mathematical talent, and keeping every account clear and accurate. Nianxi, on the other hand, helped the workers pack the products, her small figure busy and her face full of seriousness.

The day before their departure, the food shop was filled with packaged products, neatly stacked in boxes, each bearing the "Natural Taste" logo and exquisite designs. Lin Wanqiu and Shen Tingzhou stood to the side, looking at these products that were about to travel across the ocean, their hearts filled with anticipation and longing.

"I really want to see with my own eyes how popular our products are overseas," Lin Wanqiu said softly, her eyes sparkling with longing.

Shen Tingzhou held her hand and said gently, "There will be opportunities. Once our business is stable, I'll take you and the children abroad to see the world."

The next morning, just as dawn was breaking, the delivery trucks arrived at the food workshop. The workers worked together to load boxes of products onto the trucks. Lin Wanqiu and Shen Tingzhou personally saw the trucks off, watching them slowly drive away, their hearts filled with a mixture of trepidation and anticipation.

"Don't worry, our product is so good, it will definitely be popular," Shen Tingzhou reassured her, gently patting her shoulder.

Lin Wanqiu nodded, but still felt uneasy. After all, it was their first time exporting, and she didn't know if overseas consumers would like their products, or if any problems might arise during transportation.

Days passed, and Lin Wanqiu waited anxiously for news. She often stood at the village entrance, gazing at the road leading to the county town, hoping to hear feedback on the product's export as soon as possible.

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