After some discussion, Lin Qing and Gu Nanxun decided to buy a high-end version of a smart robot with a standard appearance.

The next evening, the two entered the space again. Lin Qing checked her points and realized she had enough. She eagerly opened Lin Mo's shop window and said to Xiao Mo, "Xiao Mo, we want to buy a high-end version of a smart robot with a regular appearance."

"Okay, the purchase page has been brought up for you. Please proceed with the purchase."

Lin Qing looked at the purchase page that Xiao Mo had brought up and clicked to buy.

Soon, a beautifully packaged box quietly arrived in front of Lin Qing. Excitedly, Lin Qing opened the package, and inside lay an ordinary-looking robot, with something that looked like a battery next to it.

"Xiao Mo, how do I use this robot?"

"Just install the battery and press the button on the head to start it," Xiao Mo replied.

Following Xiao Mo's instructions, Lin Qing installed the battery and then clicked the button on the robot's head.

"Beep beep beep..."

As the sound rang out, the robot's two eyes flashed red light, which then stopped after a few flashes.

"Hello, I am your new assistant. Please name me, master." The robot's voice was gentle and clear.

Lin Qing stroked her chin and thought for a moment: "You're an intelligent robot, so how about we call you Xiao Zhi?"

"Okay, Master, from now on I'll be called Xiao Zhi," Xiao Zhi said happily.

"What can you do right now, Xiao Zhi?" Lin Qing continued to ask.

"Currently, Xiaozhi only has a conversation function; for other functions, the owner needs to send information or issue commands."

Xiao Zhi's eyes lit up, and then he answered.

So Lin Qing took Xiao Zhi to the processing workshop and personally taught Xiao Zhi how to process crops. The action was very simple, and Xiao Zhi learned it quickly.

Then Lin Qing taught Xiao Zhi how to use the feed mill and the kitchen cooking machine, and authorized Xiao Zhi to restock the display window.

Then I spent points on Taobao to download some random information and stuffed it all into Xiaozhi's computer.

After doing all this, Gu Nanxun and Lin Qing smiled at each other: "Brother Nanxun, from now on we can completely free our hands."

Over the next few days, Xiao Zhi quickly adapted to their lifestyle. It not only efficiently completed various household chores, but also told Lin Qing stories and played music when she was bored.

With Xiao Zhi joining them, Gu Nanxun and Lin Qing's lives became much easier.

Moreover, during this period, Lin Qing and Gu Nanxun also communicated with Lin Mo who was online.

Lin Mo is a mecha maker. Due to his work, Lin Mo rarely goes online. Lin Mo introduced the mecha he made to Lin Qing and Gu Nanxun. Lin Qing was so impressed that she drooled and wanted to buy one herself. However, after seeing the expensive points required to make a mecha, Lin Qing finally gave up on this dream.

...

Time passed by unnoticed. Dong Xiulan had been busy these days, making new clothes for everyone in her family and various little clothes for her unborn baby. The end of the year was fast approaching.

As the year draws to a close, villagers frequently head to the commune for the market, which is held only twice a year. The last market was before the autumn harvest, and this is the last one before the new year.

Lin Qing pestered Gu Nanxun for two days before he finally agreed to take her to the market.

Early in the morning, Lin Qing dressed herself up and urged Gu Nanxun to go to the market. It was the last market before the New Year, and it was especially lively. Today, the whole family came. Gu Nanxun led Lin Qing and his parents, while Lin Yunfeng followed Wang Haoran, Chen Bin, Lu Xianghong, Xu Fengjiao, Zhao Xi, and Zhao Chen. The group headed to the market in a grand procession.

The market was bustling with activity, filled with the sounds of vendors hawking their wares and haggling over prices. The air was thick with the enticing aromas of various foods. Lin Qing, who hadn't been out in a long time, found everything fascinating. Her eyes scanned the stalls with unusual excitement.

"Brother Nanxun, look at those candied hawthorns over there! I really want some!" Lin Qing pointed to the candied hawthorn stall not far away, her mouth watering with longing.

Gu Nanxun smiled and nodded, then took Lin Qing's hand and walked towards the stall.

Gu Nanxun bought two skewers of candied hawthorn for Lin Qing, and also bought one for each of his parents. The four of them walked through the market, each carrying a skewer of candied hawthorn, making the surrounding children drool. Some families gritted their teeth and bought a skewer for their children as well. Most families, however, would give a good beating to any child who cried or made a fuss.

Lin Qing proudly held the candied hawthorn, ignoring the fierce stares around her. She couldn't wait to take a bite, and the sweet and sour taste exploded in her mouth. Lin Qing squinted her eyes in satisfaction, "So delicious!"

As they walked, they bought New Year's goods. They bought frozen pears, salted fish, melon seeds, peanuts, candy, and small baskets and winnowing trays woven by the farmers themselves.

Lin Qing bought and looked at things along the way, leaving Dong Xiulan speechless, but she was too embarrassed to say anything with her son-in-law beside her.

Besides food and drinks, Lin Qing also bought some red paper, intending to write Spring Festival couplets and cut paper-cuts when she got back.

What surprised Lin Qing the most was that she also met a lantern seller. The lanterns were made by the local villagers themselves, and their craftsmanship was particularly exquisite, making the lanterns lifelike.

Lin Qing picked out a rabbit-shaped red lantern and bought two more red lanterns that hung at the main entrance, holding them happily in her hands. She turned to look at Gu Nanxun and found him smiling at her.

"Nanxun, doesn't this lantern look like the White Rabbit candy you guys ate before?"

The White Rabbit incident left a deep impression on Lin Qing, since she never got to eat the spicy rabbit meat she had been longing for. Lin Qing decided that the first thing she would do after giving birth was to eat a meal of spicy rabbit meat.

Gu Nanxun nodded. "Yes, it looks quite similar."

The group returned home laden with bags and packages. Once there, Lin Qing enthusiastically began writing Spring Festival couplets and cutting paper snowflakes, then pulled her parents along to help her put them up. In no time, the house was filled with the festive atmosphere of the New Year.

As night fell, Lin Qing lit the lanterns, and the warm light shone through the red paper onto the ground, casting a festive red glow.

"Once the Spring Festival couplets are pasted up and the lanterns are hung, the festive atmosphere of the New Year is instantly created."

Looking at everything before her, Dong Xiulan said happily, "So many things have happened this year. I thought I would be spending the New Year alone with Lin Jianguo. I didn't expect that we would be able to have a lively New Year."

The day after the market day was the Little New Year, and after that, the festive atmosphere in the village grew stronger and stronger. Every household was busy preparing food and decorations for the New Year, and the laughter of children and the sound of firecrackers rose and fell, immersing the whole village in a joyous atmosphere.