During the meal, the village secretary, holding a wine glass, walked up to Shen Tingzhou and Lin Wanqiu and said with emotion, "Tingzhou, Wanqiu, Nian'an is a promising child, and you two deserve all the credit! Back when you were just raising Nian'an, who could have imagined that things would turn out this way? Now, Nian'an has been admitted to a key high school in the provincial capital, and your food processing workshop has gone international. Our Hongqi Production Brigade's good life today is all thanks to you!"

Shen Tingzhou quickly stood up, raised his glass in return, and said, "Secretary, you're too kind. Without the village's support, we wouldn't be where we are today. We've just done what we should do. In the future, we will continue to work hard to help more villagers get rich and make our Hongqi Production Brigade better and better."

Lin Wanqiu smiled and said, "Yes, Party Secretary. Nian'an's achievements today are inseparable from the care and support of the village elders. In the future, we will teach Nian'an not to forget his hometown and his roots, and that when he has the ability, he must repay his hometown."

The banquet ended amidst laughter and cheerful conversation, everyone's faces beaming with joy. Shen Nian'an stood in the courtyard, gazing at the starry night sky, his heart filled with anticipation for the future. He knew that the provincial capital's top high school would be a completely new beginning, a place with a wider world, more outstanding classmates, and richer knowledge. He had to adapt to the new environment as quickly as possible, study hard, and live up to his parents' expectations.

Time flies, and before they knew it, it was time for Shen Nian'an to start school. Lin Wanqiu and Shen Tingzhou personally escorted him to the provincial capital, helped him with his enrollment procedures, and settled him into his dormitory. Before leaving, Lin Wanqiu repeatedly reminded him, "Nian'an, take good care of yourself at school, eat on time, and keep warm. Don't be afraid if you encounter difficulties in your studies; communicate with your teachers and classmates in a timely manner, or you can write or call home."

"Mom, I understand, don't worry." Shen Nian'an nodded, a hint of reluctance in her eyes. "You and Dad also need to take care of yourselves. No matter how busy you are at the food workshop, you must balance work and rest. Xixi is still young, you need to take good care of her."

Shen Tingzhou patted him on the shoulder: "A real man should learn to be independent. At school, you should not only study hard but also learn to get along with others. Your parents believe you can do it."

Watching his parents' departing figures, Chen Nian'an felt a mix of emotions. He knew that from this moment on, he had to learn to face life's challenges alone, and strive forward for his dreams and his parents' expectations.

Back at the Hongqi Production Brigade, Lin Wanqiu and Shen Tingzhou quickly threw themselves into their busy work. The food workshop was receiving more and more overseas orders, requiring them to expand production, introduce more advanced equipment, and develop more new products. Meanwhile, Shen Nianxi had reached primary school age, and Lin Wanqiu specially chose the best primary school in the county for her, hoping she could receive a better education.

On the first day of school, Lin Wanqiu dressed Shen Nianxi in a beautiful new dress, put on a brand-new schoolbag, and personally took her to school. The school gate was bustling with activity; parents held their children's hands, their faces full of anticipation. Shen Nianxi curiously looked around at everything, her big eyes sparkling with excitement.

"Xixi, when you get to school, listen to your teacher and get along well with your classmates, okay?" Lin Wanqiu squatted down and helped her daughter straighten her schoolbag straps.

"Mom, I understand!" Shen Nianxi nodded, her little face full of seriousness. "I will definitely study hard, and I will also perform dances for my teachers and classmates!"

Lin Wanqiu smiled and kissed her on the cheek: "Okay, our Xixi is the best! Mom will pick you up after school."

Chen Nianxi skipped and hopped into the school, her small figure quickly blending into the crowd. Lin Wanqiu stood at the gate, watching her daughter disappear into the distance, her heart filled with joy. She knew that her daughter was like a rising sun, full of vitality and hope, and would surely shine with her own unique brilliance in the future.

As expected, Shen Nianxi did not disappoint Lin Wanqiu. She was clever, lively, and cheerful, quickly becoming friends with her classmates. Even more surprisingly, her talent for dance soon became apparent. When the school organized arts and cultural activities and the teacher asked students to volunteer to perform, Shen Nianxi signed up for dance without hesitation.

On the day of the performance, Shen Nianxi wore a red dance dress and stood on the stage, dancing gracefully to the music. Her movements were light and beautiful, like a nimble little bird or a blooming flower; every glance and every gesture was full of childlike innocence and vitality. The teachers and students in the audience were captivated by her wonderful performance, and applause was continuous.

Ms. Li, the homeroom teacher, was a very experienced veteran teacher. Looking at Chen Nianxi, who shone brightly on the stage, her eyes were filled with delight. She knew that Chen Nianxi was a child with exceptional dance talent, and with proper guidance, she would surely achieve great things in the future.

After the performance, Teacher Li specifically sought out Chen Nianxi and said with a smile, "Xixi, you danced so well! You're so talented! I hope you can participate more in the school's arts and culture activities in the future, become a key member of our school's arts and culture team, and lead your classmates in carrying out arts and culture activities together, okay?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Nianxi smiled happily and nodded vigorously: "Okay! Teacher Li, I'm willing! I like dancing, and I also like performing with my classmates!"

From then on, Chen Nianxi became a key member of the school's arts and culture activities. She was the undisputed star of school arts performances; and she always delivered wonderful dance performances for class parties. Her dances not only brought joy to everyone but also earned her the love of her classmates and the recognition of her teachers.

Lin Wanqiu and Shen Tingzhou were overjoyed to learn that their daughter had become a key member of the school's arts and culture group. Shen Tingzhou smiled and said, "Our Xixi takes after you; she's not only beautiful but also so talented. Who knows, she might even become a dancer someday!"

Lin Wanqiu shook her head and said with a smile, "What matters is that Xixi is happy. As long as she can grow up healthy and happy and do what she likes, we will be satisfied."

That evening, Shen Nian'an sent a letter home from the provincial capital. In the letter, he described in detail his studies and life at school, saying that he had adapted to the pace of high school, got along well with his classmates, and achieved good academic results. He also specifically mentioned that he was very happy to see his younger sister become a key member of the school's arts and culture activities, and hoped that she could continue to maintain her love for dance and grow up happily.

Lin Wanqiu was filled with relief after reading the letter. She handed it to Shen Tingzhou and said with a smile, "Look, Nian'an is doing well at school and still thinks about Xixi. Our two children are becoming more and more worry-free."

Shen Tingzhou took the letter and read it carefully, a satisfied smile appearing on his face: "Yes, Nian'an is sensible, and Xixi is lively. Our family is getting better and better."

Moonlight streamed through the window, bathing the room in a gentle, tranquil glow. Lin Wanqiu leaned against Shen Tingzhou's shoulder, her heart filled with warmth and happiness. She recalled the hardships and despair of her early life after her rebirth, the days she struggled through adversity. Now, she not only had a happy family and a successful career, but she had also raised outstanding children. She knew that all of this was inseparable from her own efforts, from Shen Tingzhou's companionship, and even more so from that magical jade pendant space.