When the group arrived at the new house, they saw a crowd gathered at the door, creating a lively scene.
The village chief stood at the front, watching with the third brother, as Feng Yun pasted a sticker on the top of the door.
When Ruan Meng got closer, she realized that the words "Saving the World and Helping People" were pasted on the poster.
When the villagers noticed Ruan Meng and her group suddenly appearing, they congratulated them and made way for them.
Ruan Meng then noticed that the villagers were carrying gifts, either baskets in their hands or wooden buckets beside them.
The village chief came forward to congratulate the Ruan family, and the villagers presented them with gifts.
Feng Xi brought out twenty large and small winnowing baskets as gifts for the Feng family.
"Gentlemen and ladies, please don't find this too offensive. After thinking it over, I think this might be more practical for me. I'd like to use this first, and if it's not enough, I'll make more!"
The older sister-in-law was a little embarrassed; twenty of them must have taken quite a while.
The village chief nodded and told the Ruan family to accept it. Ruan Qian nodded, and then the third brother helped carry it into the house.
Sister Fang handed me a basket filled with dried shrimp, explaining with a smile:
"I was planning to take them out a couple of days ago, but they didn't dry properly after that rain! They're not worth much, just a small token of our appreciation. Please try them, girl, brother, and sister-in-law. If you like them, I'll bring some more next time!"
The eldest sister-in-law and the second son were at a loss, so Ruan Meng took the initiative to take over.
Although the village is poor, everyone is eager to seek medical treatment. Only by accepting the gifts from Ruan Meng can they alleviate their psychological burden and come to her for medical care.
The village chief saw this and nodded slightly.
The other waiting villagers stepped forward one by one.
Some were baskets full of fresh, live fish, picked up just that morning;
Some were several new wooden barrels, made with good craftsmanship;
Some contained a basket of clam meat;
Some were baskets of oysters...
When A Yuan and Xiao Kai saw that a villager had brought them a bucket of shrimp, they instantly perked up!
Unable to resist confirming with Ruan Meng, "Miss Ruan, this is a prawn, right?"
Upon receiving Ruan Meng's affirmative reply, everyone showed expressions of joy.
The villagers were naturally elated to receive the gifts.
"Where were these prawns caught?"
Where can I catch so many shrimp?
......
A Yuan and Lao San spoke at the same time, then looked at each other and smiled.
I learned that the village woman lived on the westernmost edge of the village, where there was a patch of shrimp that often appeared at night...
The village woman explained that based on the dishes they had eaten over the past few days, she assumed the Ruan family had never eaten mantis shrimp before, as mantis shrimp are not commonly seen when they go beachcombing, which is why she sent them over.
The Ruan family expressed their gratitude, and the third son took the wooden bucket.
After all the gifts were received, many baskets were already piled up in front of the Ruan family's door.
Ruan Qian approached and discussed with Ruan Meng before walking to the village chief's side.
"That won't do!"
Although the village chief lowered his voice, it still came through.
"You've been taking care of the village's food and drink these past few days, you must be exhausted. Where do you think you'll find so much food to waste like this!"
Ruan Qianqian smiled and said, "How can it be considered a waste? You and the villagers have taken such good care of us; without everyone's help, the houses wouldn't have been built so quickly..."
"Celebrating together will boost the morale of the villagers, and in the future, everyone will be able to live in houses like this. What do you think?"
Ruan Meng sensed that the villagers were worried about running out of food, and offered, "Village Chief, if you want some, how about this..."
Hearing Ruan Meng say this, the villagers were relieved and announced to the villagers:
"The Ruan family wants to thank everyone for helping them build houses, so they want to host a banquet here tonight to entertain everyone."
"Everyone, go back and do your own thing for now. After you've finished beachcombing and delivered your seafood tonight, come over together!"
The villagers responded warmly and left happily.
After everyone had left, the village chief took out a piece of silver from his tattered sleeve and handed it to Ruan Qian.
"This is just a small token of my appreciation, please accept it!"
Ruan Qian naturally declined and refused to accept it.
Without a word, the village chief stuffed the item into Ruan Qian's hand and said earnestly, "You young people have accomplished so much in such a short time. I'm truly happy for you!"
“Once the clinic is built, you’ll definitely have a lot of expenses to cover. Don’t try to handle things on your own. If you have any difficulties, talk to this old man.”
Even if I can't help, I'll still try to find a way.
After saying that, the village chief waved his hand, telling Ruan Qian to accept it.
The village chief's gaze swept over the faces of the second and third sons, and he nodded to each of them before walking up to Ruan Meng.
"I haven't properly thanked you, little sister, for Ah Chun's matter yet!"
Ruan Meng smiled and said, "You've already thanked us, we've already eaten the chicken!"
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