The autumn sun is warm and gentle, shining on the bountiful fields, turning them golden.
The villagers' faces were filled with satisfaction and joy; a year of hard work had finally yielded fruitful results.
Villagers arrived one after another in front of Lin Qing and Gu Nanxun's house, carrying fresh vegetables they had grown themselves, eggs, and homemade wine—all expressions of their gratitude to Gu Nanxun and Lin Qing. The grain that Gu Nanxun had found had helped them through a difficult period, and the villagers would never forget this kindness.
They were especially grateful to Gu Nanxun and Lin Qing when they saw people starving to death in the neighboring village.
Lin Qing stood at the door, welcoming each villager who arrived, her face adorned with a warm smile, her heart filled with warmth.
At that moment, she seemed to finally realize what it felt like to be genuinely thanked for doing good deeds. She had plenty of these gifts, but they looked exceptionally beautiful to her.
Looking at the intense light of merit emanating from his parents, Gu Nianqing smiled and nodded. He finally understood where the light of merit on his parents came from. It seemed that besides these villagers, his parents must have done other good deeds.
"Lin Qing, these are pumpkins we grew ourselves, and these eggs too. You must accept them," an older woman said to Lin Qing, tears welling in her eyes, as she carried a basket.
The old lady's family was one of those whose homes had been flooded. They were almost in despair when Gu Nanxun and Lin Qing found the food, which rekindled their hope for life. She was truly grateful to Gu Nanxun and Lin Qing. If it weren't for them, she didn't know if her family would have survived until now. They might have suffered the same fate as those families who starved to death in the neighboring village.
"Okay, I'll take it. It just so happens that my family didn't grow any pumpkins this year." Lin Qing smiled as she accepted the basket, embracing the old woman's gratitude.
"Little Gu, this is wine brewed in our own home. Try it. I'm not just bragging, I used to be an apprentice at a winery!"
An uncle from the village handed over a pot of wine, his eyes full of expectation and gratitude.
Gu Nanxun nodded and handed the wine to Lin Qing. Lin Qing smiled and said to the uncle, "Thank you, Uncle Zhao. Your wine has always been praised by the villagers. Everyone in the village praises your wine!"
After hearing Lin Qing's praise, Uncle Zhao left with a satisfied look on his face.
As the villagers arrived, more and more things piled up in Lin Qing's yard.
Lin Qing and Gu Nanxun discussed it and decided to contribute these items, then add some more themselves, and ask the village head to organize a celebration for the villagers, inviting all the villagers to share in the joy of this bountiful harvest.
"Clap clap clap..."
After discussing it, the two went directly to the brigade leader's house and knocked on the gate.
The brigade leader was about to take a nap when he opened the door and saw Gu Nanxun and Lin Qing. "Little Gu, Little Lin, what's the matter?" the brigade leader asked in confusion.
Lin Qing smiled and said to the brigade leader, "Uncle Captain, it's like this. Today, many villagers came to our door with gifts to express their gratitude to Nanxun and me! The villagers were so hospitable, giving Nanxun and me so many things that we couldn't possibly eat them all. So, Nanxun and I discussed it and decided to contribute these things. Nanxun and I will add some more, and our village will also organize an event. Since this year is a bumper harvest, we can celebrate the harvest. What do you think, Uncle Captain?"
The brigade leader's eyes lit up. Yes, after a year of hard work, the village had finally overcome its difficulties, and it was time to celebrate.
"How could we let you bleed! You don't need to add anything; the brigade headquarters will cover the rest. I'll call everyone over to help right away."
The brigade leader was also an impatient person. After speaking, he immediately rushed to the brigade headquarters. Soon, the village loudspeaker broadcast the brigade leader's loud voice.
"Attention, villagers! Attention, villagers! To celebrate the villagers of Chaoyang Brigade overcoming difficulties and to celebrate this year's bumper harvest, the brigade headquarters has decided to hold a celebration meeting. All villagers who hear this, please assemble at the brigade headquarters!"
Attention, villagers! Attention, villagers! To celebrate the successful completion of our difficult period and to celebrate this year's bumper harvest, the brigade headquarters has decided to hold a celebration meeting. All villagers who hear this, please assemble at the brigade headquarters!
Attention, villagers! Attention, villagers! To celebrate the successful completion of our difficult period and to celebrate this year's bumper harvest, the brigade headquarters has decided to hold a celebration meeting. All villagers who hear this, please assemble at the brigade headquarters!
The brigade leader's announcement was broadcast three times in a row, and the villagers who heard it rushed over. Everyone pitched in to set up the stage and arrange tables and chairs. The children also happily played around, creating a lively atmosphere.
Night fell quickly, and the campfire on the ground was lit, illuminating the entire village. Everyone sat together, chatting, enjoying the food, and laughing and chatting happily.
Xu Fengjiao even taught the educated youth in the village to dance with the young girls and boys.
Every villager in Chaoyang Brigade wore a happy and contented smile.
Gu Nanxun quietly took Lin Qing's hand, and the two smiled at each other, both with happy smiles on their faces.
As Zhao Xuan held Gu Nianqing and watched Lin Qing and Gu Nanxun quietly clasp hands, a smile crept across her face. In her heart, she couldn't help but think of Chen Jianjun.
Lu Xianghong, who was sitting quietly to the side, suddenly noticed a burning gaze fixed on her. She turned her head and saw Chen Bin looking at her tenderly. Lu Xianghong couldn't help but smile shyly and lower her head. After a moment, she bravely raised her head and smiled sweetly at Chen Bin.
Chen Qing's heart stirred, and she mustered her courage to walk over to Lu Xianghong. The two said something to each other, and after a moment, their hands quietly clasped together.
Seeing Chen Bin and Lu Xianghong's hands clasped together, Wang Haoran couldn't help but walk over to Xu Fengjiao. Soon after, another pair of hands joined together.
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At the end of the celebration, Gu Nanxun also went on stage to give a brief speech.
Afterwards, a village representative went on stage on behalf of the entire village to express gratitude to Gu Nanxun and Lin Qing.
As Gu Nianqing watched the lively scene, she felt the golden light of merit emanating from her parents, which shone even brighter as the villagers spoke.
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