Shen Qingtang introduced modern, high-yield crops such as sweet potatoes, potatoes, and corn to the village.

He personally led the villagers to reclaim wasteland and taught them breeding, fertilization, and field management techniques step by step.

These crops are drought-resistant and high-yielding, with yields several times higher than traditional grains.

During the first harvest, the villagers were moved to tears as they looked at the mountains of grain. Later, Shen Qingtang spearheaded the development of agricultural product processing.

They taught everyone how to make sweet potatoes into noodles and starch, and potatoes into potato chips and potato starch, which they then sold to surrounding towns through their own caravans, increasing the villagers' income several times over.

In just one year, Luanshi Village has completely changed.

The dilapidated mud houses have been transformed into brand-new brick and tile houses. The villagers no longer have to worry about food and clothing, the children can wear clean clothes, and the elderly can enjoy their old age in peace.

Even the surrounding towns have developed thanks to Shen Qingtang's industrial chain. Merchants flocked to the area, workshops lined the streets, and the town became a prosperous and well-known place.

Now that Shen Minglan is going to marry Qin Wanqing, the villagers have long regarded the Shen family as their benefactors.

People came to help with wedding preparations. Some brought their own chickens and ducks, some brought freshly milled flour, and others brought their own woven fabric, filling the Shen family's courtyard to the brim.

"Shen Qingtang, these are freshly laid eggs from my family, for Miss Qingwan to nourish her body!"

"Uncle Shen, this piece of cloth was woven by my daughter. The colors are bright and perfect for making clothes for the newlyweds!"

"Miss Qingtang, thanks to you, we are able to live a good life. Please give us your instructions regarding the marriage, and we will be there whenever you call!"

The villagers surrounded Shen Qingtang and the Shen family, their faces full of sincere smiles, and they expressed their gratitude.

Looking at the lively scene before her, Shen Qingtang felt a warmth in her heart. She smiled and said to everyone, "We appreciate everyone's kindness, but we can't accept too many gifts. Everyone's lives are just starting to improve, so please keep them for your own use. We will definitely need your help at the wedding."

But the villagers refused to comply and insisted on leaving their belongings behind before they would leave.

Looking at the objects scattered throughout the courtyard, Mother Shen's eyes reddened: "Qingtang, it's all thanks to you that our family has received so much care and attention."

Shen Qingtang smiled and took her arm: "Mother, this is because everyone is kind-hearted, and it is also a blessing for our family to live a good life."

Meanwhile, Shen Minglan and Qin Wanqing's wedding preparations were also in full swing.

Shen Minglan was busy every day, going to town to choose wedding clothes and decorating the new house. Although she was sweating profusely, she always had an unconcealable smile on her face.

Qin Wanqing was busy handing over affairs at the clinic, preparing to take care of household matters after the marriage. Occasionally, when she had free time, she would sew wedding quilts with Shen's mother, her fingertips filled with anticipation for the future through the needle and thread.

The village children also joined in the fun, surrounding Shen Minglan and shouting "Groom!"

Following Qin Wanqing to ask for wedding candy, even Pei Nian'an and Jenny volunteered to help. One moment they were helping to put up the "double happiness" characters, and the next they were helping Shen Minglan move things. The two little figures dared to move through the crowd, making them especially endearing.

Qin Xian looked at his daughter's happy face and at the prosperous and peaceful village.

He said to Shen's father with emotion, "Back then, I was worried that Qing'er would be mistreated after marrying into the family, but now it seems that not only will Qing'er enjoy a good life, but the entire village will benefit from it. Brother Shen, your Qing Tang is a very capable girl!"

Father Shen nodded with a smile: "Yes, this child is a blessing to our family. Now that our two families are related by marriage, we must work together to make our lives better and ensure that the children live a peaceful and stable life."

As the sun sets, its afterglow spills over the bustling village, and wisps of smoke rise from the rooftops of every house.

The air was filled with the aroma of food and a festive atmosphere.

In Shen Minglan and Qin Wanqing's new house, red candles were already prepared, and the characters for "double happiness" were pasted all over the doors and windows, just waiting for the auspicious day to arrive and welcome this wedding full of blessings.