She then took out a piece of tofu from the bamboo basket, cut it into small pieces, and distributed it to the judges: "This is tofu that was just made this morning. Everyone can try it. It has a delicate texture and a rich bean flavor."

The judges, after tasting the tofu, all nodded in approval. One judge said with a smile, "Comrade Lin, you are not only capable yourself, but you can also lead the villagers to prosperity. This is what a 'wealth-creating expert' should be like."

Hearing this, Lin Wanqiu breathed a sigh of relief. She added, "Actually, my achievements today are inseparable from the support of the commune leaders and the help of the villagers. In the future, I want to expand the planting scale and open another vermicelli workshop so that more villagers can earn money and the Hongqi Production Brigade can have a better life."

After Lin Wanqiu finished speaking, she stepped off the stage, and Shen Tingzhou immediately went up to her, handing her a glass of warm water: "You spoke very well, the judges all approve of you."

Nian'an ran over and hugged her leg: "Mom, you're so amazing! All the judges are praising you!"

Lin Wanqiu took a sip of water, and the tension in her heart gradually dissipated. Next was the judges' discussion and voting. Everyone sat in the conference room, waiting for the final results.

Half an hour later, the host walked onto the stage, holding a red list in his hand, and smiled: "Now, I announce the results of the 'Wealth Creation Expert' selection. The winner of this county-level 'Wealth Creation Expert' title is—Comrade Lin Wanqiu of the Red Flag Production Brigade!"

The words had barely left his lips when enthusiastic applause erupted in the conference room. Lin Wanqiu froze, tears welling up instantly. Shen Tingzhou embraced her tightly, his voice brimming with emotion: "Wanqiu, you did it! You were chosen!"

Nian'an cheered from the side, "Mom is a 'wealth-generating expert'! Mom is the best!"

Lin Wanqiu wiped away her tears, walked onto the stage, and accepted the certificate and prize from the director of the county's agricultural bureau. The certificate was red, with the words "County-level Wealth Creation Expert" printed on it in large gold letters, making it particularly eye-catching. The prize was a black leather bag containing fifty yuan and a copy of "Complete Guide to Agricultural Planting Techniques".

The bureau chief shook Lin Wanqiu's hand and said with a smile, "Comrade Lin, congratulations! You have not only become wealthy yourself, but also led the villagers to develop together. You are a role model for the entire county. I hope you will continue to work hard and contribute more to rural development in the future!"

Lin Wanqiu said excitedly, "Thank you, Director, and thank you, judges! I will certainly live up to everyone's expectations and continue to work hard to help more villagers live a better life!"

After the selection process concluded, Lin Wanqiu, holding her certificate and prize, walked out of the Agricultural Bureau with Shen Tingzhou and Nian An. The sun was shining brightly, warming them comfortably. People on the street, seeing the certificate in her hand, gathered around, inquiring about her achievements.

"Comrade, which commune are you from? That's impressive, you even got the 'Wealth Creation Expert' award!"

"This certificate is really nice. It must be a county-level award, right? That's not easy to get!"

Lin Wanqiu greeted everyone with a smile, her heart filled with pride. Shen Tingzhou stood beside her, shielding her from the crowd, his eyes brimming with pride.

In the afternoon, Lin Wanqiu, Shen Tingzhou, and Nian An prepared to return to the brigade. Just as they reached the town gate, they saw Secretary Zhao of the commune and several cadres approaching. Secretary Zhao held a red envelope in his hand, a smile on his face: "Wanqiu, congratulations! We just heard from the county agricultural bureau that you were selected, so we came especially to give you this reward!"

Secretary Zhao handed the envelope to Lin Wanqiu, smiling as he said, "This is a reward from the commune for you: fifty yuan and a certificate of commendation. The commune has also decided to publicize your deeds throughout the commune so that other brigades can learn from you!"

Lin Wanqiu took the envelope, opened it, and sure enough, there was fifty yuan and a red certificate of commendation inside. She said emotionally, "Thank you, Secretary Zhao, thank you, leaders of the commune! I will certainly live up to everyone's expectations and will make the tofu shop and plantation even better!"

Secretary Zhao patted her on the shoulder: "Good! Young people have energy! If you encounter any difficulties in the future, just tell the commune, and the commune will definitely support you!"

Leaving the county town, Shen Tingzhou rode his bicycle back with Lin Wanqiu and Nian'an on the back. Nian'an sat in a bamboo basket, holding her award certificate, occasionally taking it out to look at it, her little face full of pride. Lin Wanqiu leaned against Shen Tingzhou's back, clutching the fifty yuan reward from the commune in her hand, her heart filled with anticipation for the future.

As the sun set, they finally returned to the Hongqi Production Brigade. Just as they reached the village entrance, they saw villagers standing by the roadside, holding flowers and ribbons, their faces beaming. Seeing Lin Wanqiu return, everyone immediately surrounded her, bombarding her with questions: "Wanqiu, were you chosen?"

Lin Wanqiu held up the certificate in her hand and said with a smile, "I was selected! I won the county-level 'Wealth Creation Expert' award, and the commune even gave me a reward!"

The villagers cheered immediately. Aunt Wang ran over and hugged Lin Wanqiu tightly: "That's wonderful, Wanqiu! I knew you would be chosen! This is an honor for our entire brigade!"

Everyone surrounded Lin Wanqiu, singing and dancing, escorting her, Shen Tingzhou, and Nian'an into the village. The afterglow of the setting sun shone warmly and brightly upon them, and the wild chrysanthemums by the roadside swayed in the wind, as if celebrating for her.

Back home, Lin Wanqiu carefully pasted the award certificate and other certificates on the wall, and put the fifty yuan reward from the commune together with her own money. Shen Tingzhou was beside her, helping her pack the things she brought back from the county town, while Nian'an ran around in the yard with the award certificate, showing it off to the neighbor's children.

That evening, Lin Wanqiu prepared a sumptuous dinner and invited Aunt Wang and several villagers from the tofu workshop to her home. Everyone sat around the table, enjoying the delicious food and chatting about their future plans.

"Wanqiu, you're a 'wealth-generating expert' now. Will our tofu shop be able to expand in the future?" Aunt Wang asked.

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