35. I wish everyone happiness too.
It snowed again, so the cannery business can be put on hold for now.
A busy year has now come to a pause.
They huddled together at Fang Shuning's house eating hot pot; this kind of weather is perfect for hot pot.
Snow was falling heavily outside, but the house was warm and cozy.
School was on winter break, so Liu Yi finally had some free time. Cui Sitong, on the other hand, was busy with the year-end sales promotion and had gone back to the city to sell goods long ago.
Liu Yi will also be leaving in a couple of days. Her parents are not returning to Xitang for the New Year, so Liu Yi will have to go and reunite with them.
After thinking about it, Fu Yuanzheng decided to leave on the same day as Liu Yi, so that they could save themselves a trip to the high-speed rail station.
Fang Shuning: You're quite thoughtful.
In previous years, Fang Shuning's family would only return to Xitang before the Lunar New Year to put up couplets and clean the house. No one lived there often; it was too cold and inconvenient.
But this year is different; Fang Shuning is back.
Jianhua called me a couple of days ago, asking if we should go back to Xitang together for the Chinese New Year this year.
Fang Shuning said it was up to them.
Then I remembered Song Jiuchen.
Where will Song Jiuchen spend the Chinese New Year?
If I remember correctly, Song Jiuchen's parents are currently abroad.
"Song Jiuchen, where are you spending the New Year?"
"I haven't decided yet. Anyway, my parents aren't coming back this year, so anywhere is fine with me."
"Then come home with me."
“Okay!” Song Jiuchen answered readily, as if he had been waiting for Fang Shuning to say this.
This time, he definitely wouldn't go empty-handed. This time, he would bring a full load; this would truly be his first visit.
Everyone left, returned to their respective homes, and sought their own place to rest in the new year.
Only Fang Shuning and Song Jiuchen remained at home.
It's so quiet at home, I'm not used to it.
With some free time, Song Jiuchen began studying culinary arts, using Fang Shuning as his guinea pig at home every day. Song Jiuchen firmly believed that no one could fail to learn to cook; it was simply a matter of not doing enough and not being skilled enough. As the saying goes, practice makes perfect. He refused to believe that sooner or later he would become a culinary master.
Fang Shuning didn't comment. It's just that she couldn't find anyone around mealtimes.
For the past six months, Fu Yuanzheng had been spending every day with them. Now that he'd suddenly gone home, he felt a little out of sorts and kept "bothering" everyone in the group chat. He couldn't wait for the year-end party in Xitang to end.
He wants to go back to work at the factory and ask Fang Shuning to give him a raise.
Fang Shuning agreed without hesitation.
Old Master Fu was probably very satisfied with Fu Yuanzheng's recent changes. When Fang Shuning went back to report on her work and attend the annual meeting a while ago, Old Master Fu not only didn't mention asking her to go back to work or her position, but even told her to go all out. He would always be her strongest support.
Most importantly, Fang Shuning received client resources from Lao Fu. After the New Year, she will go back to handle these matters and can make a small fortune.
It's like the wool coming from the sheep's back.
For example, if Fang Shuning earns an extra 10,000 yuan, she should generously give Fu Yuanzheng a 200 yuan raise. She'll be happy, and he'll be happy too.
The New Year arrived amidst a series of idle days.
Finally, Fang Shuning's parents returned to Xitang for the Spring Festival, where they bought New Year's goods, put up couplets, and had a lively celebration that their family hadn't had in a long time.
Song Jiuchen's parents called via video, and in the video, the two of them saw Fang Shuning.
Actually, we had met when we were little, but now that we're grown up, we've had this amazing connection. In the video, Song Jiuchen's parents were incredibly excited, wishing they could buy plane tickets and come back right now.
On New Year's Eve, the family of four stayed up together in front of the television, raising their glasses to celebrate the arrival of the new year.
"Song Jiuchen, we will definitely do better this year."
"Happy New Year."
"Happy New Year."
Amidst the sound of firecrackers, we bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new.
After the New Year, the hectic work resumed, and Fu Yuanzheng was the first to return. He simply couldn't stay at home any longer and went straight back to Xitang.
Playing cards with my uncles, aunts, and sisters is much more fun than playing mahjong in the city.
The factory resumed production smoothly, allowing Fang Shuning to temporarily return to her own work.
Compared to a year ago, Fang Shuning feels that she has undergone earth-shattering changes.
Having a sincere lover is one thing, but more importantly, she seems to have found some meaning in life.
The "Sweet Wild Fresh Canned Food" account not only documents the production of the cannery, but also the daily lives of the factory workers. Most of them are villagers from the surrounding area, not young, and have a satisfying job right at their doorstep.
Not only are the salaries generous, but Fang Shuning also insists on paying social insurance for every worker. Although paying social insurance is the obligation of every company, Fang Shuning knows that many companies fall far short of this.
The canteen is now in use. In the mornings, an older woman comes to the kitchen to help with cooking and preparing vegetables. Under the sunlight, everyone sits on small stools, chatting and laughing. Elderly villagers come to eat, but they always consciously avoid the factory workers' mealtimes so as not to disturb their work.
These ordinary little things were all captured by the camera.
Netizens commented, "I'm so envious of the atmosphere in their village."
I really want to stay in their village for a while.
"I'm so envious!"
"Canned goods made in this kind of atmosphere must taste delicious; everyone should buy them."
"Order placed, awaiting delivery"
etc.
The things they did, the money they spent, and the time they expended have now yielded tangible rewards.
This tangible reward cannot be replaced by the numbers on a bank card.
Fang Shuning seemed to understand the meaning behind everything Song Jiuchen had done.
So, it seems she likes Song Jiuchen more now.
After discussing it with Fang Shuning and seeking her opinion, Song Jiuchen gave up the idea of transferring back to the city. Xitang was better than before, but he always felt it could get even better.
He used to be alone, it didn't matter where he was. But now it's different. He has Fang Shuning by his side, and he can't let Fang Shuning stay in the village with him for the rest of her life. She has her own career. So he needs to ask for her opinion.
Fortunately, Fang Shuning supported him without hesitation. But she also told him that he didn't make this choice because of him; she stayed because she still had unfinished business.
No matter what, she always puts her own choices first.
Moreover, they also gained a group of close friends who stood by him, such as Fu Yuanzheng, Cui Sitong, and Liu Yi.
Life is never smooth sailing, but they believe that no matter what, they will rise to the challenge and achieve success.
In the village committee courtyard, the five people sat together, chatting about work and then about their daily lives.
Fang Shuning casually grabbed a handful of sunflower seeds. Liu Yi couldn't help but say, "Fang Shuning, you've really gained weight lately. Sunflower seeds are really high in calories."
"Song Jiuchen, have I gained weight?"
"No."
"Okay, you two are locked in."
"That's settled then, Song Jiuchen."
"What do you mean, 'that's it'?"
"I think the story should end here, let's leave it at that. Anyway, we're already happy, aren't we?"
"Well then, I wish everyone happiness too."
goodbye.
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