Amidst the complex gazes of the villagers, the jeep slowly drove away from Linyuan Village.
Inside the car, Lin's mother, Zhang Guizhen, finally let out a long sigh of relief.
Her sigh seemed to release all the grievances and suffering she had endured in the first half of her life, and from then on, she would begin a new life.
She turned back for one last look at the village that had haunted her nightmares for the first half of her life, and then looked at her handsome and composed son beside her. Finally, tears welled up in her eyes and rolled down her cheeks again.
But this time, the tears were not tears of pain, sadness, or helplessness, but tears of relief and joy, tears of comfort and gratitude.
"Mother, it's all over now."
Lin Huowang gently held his mother's hand and said with unwavering determination, "As long as I'm here, no one will be able to bully us anymore. Our family will live a very happy and fulfilling life."
"Mmm. Ah Wang, that's great! That's great!"
Lin's mother nodded heavily, wiping away her tears. "Mother, don't cry! Mother should smile. Mother has such a good life now, what is there to cry about! Awang, you are great, Mother is really happy. Mother is truly happy that you have such ability and such achievements!"
Lin Xiaoxue, standing next to her, didn't feel much. Although she had suffered a lot since childhood, most of it was at Old Zhang's house. She had almost no memory of her biological father. She just felt that the "drama" she had just witnessed was incredibly satisfying.
"Serves him right! Break his legs! It's because he abandoned us that we've suffered so much..."
Lin Xiaoxue angrily waved her little fist, "Brother, you're amazing! You got that wicked woman to take care of that old bastard with just a few words!"
Lin Huowang smiled and rubbed the little girl's head, but he was thinking carefully in his heart.
Having ended the "nightmare" of his past life with Lin Fugui, he was finally able to let go of his last bit of concern and worry in his hometown in Northeast China.
Before leaving, let's pave the way for the future development of Linjiagou and Baishan County!
...
When the jeep returned to the entrance of Linjiagou Village, it was already surrounded by people who were concerned about the matter.
The villagers actually wanted to follow along to give Lin Huowang's family a boost, but Lin Huowang wouldn't let them. If they came, the effect wouldn't be as good as before.
When Lin Shuisheng and the villagers saw the jeep return, Lin Shuisheng was the first to rush over and asked anxiously, "Awang, how is it? Is...is everything alright?"
He was afraid that Lin Huowang, being young and impetuous, might actually make a move in front of so many people at Linyuan Manor, which would change the nature of the situation.
Lin Huowang jumped out of the car, clapped his hands with a smile, and said, "Uncle Shuisheng, don't worry. I really want to bring my dad here to enjoy his retirement. But... well, my 'dad' can't leave his current home!"
"Hahaha! That's good! That's good!"
Upon hearing this, Lin Shuisheng knew that Lin Huowang must have used some special method to completely suppress Lin Fugui on Lin Yuanzhuang's side, and the matter should have been resolved satisfactorily.
His heart, which had been hanging in suspense, was finally at ease. Then, with a very hearty wave of his hand, he shouted:
"Fellow villagers! Everyone heard that! Awang is alright!"
"Today is a joyous day for our brother Awang to finally resolve his family matters! It is also a good day for Linjiagou to express our gratitude to Awang for his selfless help, which has enabled us to embark on a new life!"
"Let the feast begin!!"
"oh--!!"
The entire Linjiagou village erupted in thunderous cheers in an instant.
These days, a village banquet is considered a grand affair, something the whole village looks forward to.
Dozens of tables had already been set up in the open space in the center of the village.
Steaming hot dragon soup, stewed wild boar meat, steamed white flour buns... were served up like a flowing stream.
It can be said that this was the most sumptuous and lively village-wide feast Linjiagou had ever had since the "communal dining" system was implemented.
Lin Huowang was surrounded by his fellow villagers and sat in the head seat at the main table.
He smiled, picked up his wine bowl, stood up, and faced those simple, excited, and grateful faces.
"Dear uncles, aunts, brothers and sisters!"
"I, Lin Huowang, offer you all a bowl of rice!"
"During the past six months I've been gone, thank you all so much for taking care of my mother and sister! When my mother, sister, and I first came to Linjiagou, we were also very fortunate to have your help..."
"Without everyone, there would be no Linjiagou today! Let's do it!"
Lin Huowang didn't mention the bad things from the past. He was well aware that the villagers weren't exactly good, but they weren't inherently bad either.
In an era when everyone toiled in the fields for a living, striving to have enough to eat, Lin Huowang is no longer the cynical and resentful person he was in his previous life. This cup of wine is also a cup of reconciliation between Lin Huowang and his past self.
"good!"
"Brother Awang, you're too kind!"
"We should be the ones respecting you!"
"We weren't able to help much back then..."
"That damned Zhang family, Brother Awang has had a tough time!"
...
The whole village was stirred by Lin Huowang's words, and they all stood up and drank the spicy liquor in their bowls in one gulp.
They were well aware that back then, the villagers called Lin Huowang "the cripple" and looked down on his family the most. But later, Lin Huowang was able to repay evil with kindness, help the village train a hunting team, set up a dragon breeding base, and run a feed mill, making the entire Linjiagou Production Brigade the best-performing production brigade in the county.
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