"Wanqiu, thank you! If it weren't for you, we definitely wouldn't have received such reasonable compensation!" Aunt Zhang said excitedly, holding Lin Wanqiu's hand.
"Yes, Wanqiu, you are truly our benefactor!" Uncle Li said. "If you ever need anything in the future, we will definitely do our best to help you!"
Lin Wanqiu said with a smile, "Fellow villagers, there's no need to thank me. This is the result of everyone's unity. As long as we unite, we can safeguard our rights."
Shen Tingzhou looked at the scene before him, his eyes filled with satisfaction. He knew that Lin Wanqiu had not only secured reasonable compensation for the villagers, but had also earned their respect and love through her actions.
The demolition work proceeded smoothly, and the villagers began packing their belongings, preparing to move to their new homes. Lin Wanqiu and Shen Tingzhou also stayed to help, assisting the elderly, infirm, and disabled villagers with packing and arranging transportation. Shen Nian'an helped everyone calculate their compensation, ensuring that every penny was accurate. Shen Nianxi was also busy, helping Aunt Zhang take care of the children, serving tea and water to everyone, acting like a little adult.
While helping out, Lin Wanqiu noticed that the Shen family was also busy. Shen Laoda was Shen Tingzhou's older brother, and he had been living in the village with his mother and sister-in-law, Zhang Lan, for many years. His mother's health was deteriorating, and Zhang Lan had become much more diligent, having curbed her past laziness and greed. Seeing Lin Wanqiu, Zhang Lan gave an embarrassed smile: "Wanqiu, thank you so much this time for getting us such good compensation."
Lin Wanqiu smiled and said, "We're all family, no need to thank me. Let's move to the new house and live a good life together."
Old Master Shen also said, "Wanqiu, Tingzhou, we are so grateful for your care over the years. We have discussed it and decided that with the demolition compensation and resettlement subsidies, we plan to buy a house in the city so that we can live near you and take care of each other."
Lin Wanqiu's heart stirred; she was gratified that the Shen family had such thoughts. Although Old Mrs. Shen and Zhang Lan had done many things to wrong her in the past, they were still family, and blood was thicker than water. Over the years, Shen Tingzhou had also been thinking about his elder brother's family, hoping to improve their lives.
"That's great!" Lin Wanqiu said with a smile. "We can help you choose a house in the city together. If you live close by, you can take care of each other."
Shen Tingzhou nodded as well: "Brother, that's good. If we encounter any difficulties in the future, we can help you in time."
Grandma Shen sat to the side, looking at Lin Wanqiu with eyes full of guilt: "Wanqiu, I was sorry for what I did to you before, please don't take it to heart. We will live a good life from now on and won't cause you any more trouble."
Looking at Old Mrs. Shen's aged face, Lin Wanqiu's resentment gradually dissipated. So many years had passed, and many things had been let go. She said, "Mom, let bygones be bygones. From now on, let's get along well as a family."
Shen Nianxi ran to Grandma Shen's side, hugged her arm, and said with a smile, "Grandma, now that we live closer, I can visit you often and dance my award-winning dance for you!"
Grandma Shen smiled, a smile she hadn't shown in a long time, and patted Shen Nianxi's head: "Good, good, Grandma is waiting to see Nianxi dance."
Watching this scene, Lin Wanqiu felt a surge of warmth in her heart. Family ties are, after all, the most precious emotion in the world. No matter how many conflicts and estrangements there were in the past, they all seem insignificant in the face of the unbreakable bond of blood.
After the demolition work was completed, the villagers moved to their new homes. The old houses in Linjia Village were demolished, and soon a modern industrial park will be built there, boosting the local economy. Lin Wanqiu's efforts to help her fellow villagers obtain reasonable compensation have become a local legend, allowing more people to know about her kindness and integrity.
The Shen family bought a two-bedroom apartment in the city, near Lin Wanqiu's neighborhood. On moving day, Lin Wanqiu and Shen Tingzhou, along with their children, went to help. Watching the Shen family bustling about in their new home, Lin Wanqiu felt a deep sense of satisfaction. She knew that from this day forward, the Shen family would begin a new life, and their two families would rebuild a harmonious relationship.
As the sun set, its golden rays bathed the city's skyscrapers and the Lin Wanqiu and Shen Laoda families. Looking at her happy family and harmonious relatives, Lin Wanqiu felt a deep sense of contentment and gratitude. From the initial struggle for survival after her rebirth to her current family happiness, harmonious relationships, and successful career, she had weathered countless storms and reaped immense happiness. She knew that all of this was inseparable from her own efforts, Shen Tingzhou's support and companionship, and the help and trust of her fellow villagers.
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