Ah Xu, the big star is here to see you
Jiang Lin said proudly: "Grandpa, let me tell you, I am a top player who fought my way out of a group of 100 people. I can endure hardships and work hard!"
"You are from the city and have never worked. Younger children in rural areas nowadays don't know how to do farm work."
"Grandpa, don't go out tomorrow no matter what. Leave it to me!"
The next morning, Liu Chunling hurried back from her parents' home. Jiang Lin applied layer after layer of sunscreen on himself in the room, fully armed with a hat and sun-proof clothing, and followed Liu Chunling up the mountain with a machete.
Li Fang seemed to have seen something extraordinary, and asked with wide eyes, "Big star, you are here to work too?"
Jiang Lin smiled politely: "Seventh Master's knee was injured. I will help to clean up the mess."
Li Fang gossiped, "I heard that you celebrities all have several assistants who take care of you. Is that true?"
Jiang Lin was a little embarrassed and tried to explain: "Auntie, I have a work assistant who mainly handles work. He also helps with daily life such as booking flights and takeout, and I also pay him a salary."
Aunt Qi, who was traveling with me, said loudly, "The salary is very high, tens of thousands a month."
Jiang Lin thought to himself: "Everyone's stereotype about the entertainment industry has deepened."
"Big star, can you make tens of millions by filming this show?"
Jiang Lin felt bitter, but he could only force a smile and say, "Auntie, my status is not enough to earn tens of millions."
"Do you know Brigitte Lin?"
Jiang Lin officially responded: "There is no chance to work with the goddess yet."
"Big star, if you see him in the future, can you help us get an autograph?"
Jiang Lin made an OK gesture, thinking to himself, "Aunties, I am also a clay Buddha crossing the river. It is still unknown whether I can return to the entertainment industry. How can I explain to you that I am just a top ex."
Jiang Lin already felt very tired just from climbing the mountain.
Liu Chunling smiled lovingly: "Child, if you are tired, sit down and rest for a while."
Jiang Lin panted heavily and said stubbornly, "Grandma, I can't stand hearing this. I've been working out for years, so I have plenty of strength. Let's get started!"
Liu Chunling quickly cut the mango tree and finished thinning it in just a few minutes.
Jiang Lin looked confused, "Grandma, how do you know which branch to remove?"
Liu Chunling pointed to a spot and said, "Look, this branch is growing towards the inside, it's easy to poke it, don't keep it, cut it off!"
After listening to his grandmother's instructions, Jiang Lin became even more confused and didn't know where to start.
"Grandma, tell me where I should thin out this tree. After I finish, tell me the next one."
Jiang Lin observed while thinning the branches, muttering to himself: "I'm sorry, your branches are intertwined, which will definitely affect each other's growth, just like the poor students in the class, they need to be separated."
After several slashes, Jiang Lin felt his arm was numbed by the knife, and the sweat on his face kept dripping onto the ground like water.
The sun was getting hotter and hotter, and Jiang Lin felt itchy and hot all over. He squatted on the ground and drank a lot of water.
The grandma not far away was still moving briskly, occasionally wiping the sweat from her face with the towel around her neck.
Jiang Lin went to find her with some water in his hand, "Grandma, take a rest and drink some water."
Liu Chunling had a faint smile on her face, her eyes focused on the branches, and said, "I'll drink it later. What time is it?"
Jiang Lin took out his cell phone and said, "Grandma, it's 10 o'clock."
Liu Chunling stopped what she was doing and asked, "Are you tired? How about you go back first?"
Jiang Lin straightened his back instantly and said firmly, "It's only three hours. A man can't complain about being tired, and he can't say no!"
Jiang Lin continued to work on pruning the branches until after twelve o'clock, when Liu Chunling gave the order to go home.
His back could no longer be straightened, and the sunscreen on his face had long since melted, disappearing forever with the sweat.
The fruit trees trembling slightly in the wind are so green and full of vitality under the sunshine. This may be the touching part of life.
On the ridge of the field at the foot of the mountain, Jiang Lin saw a familiar figure.
"Pei Xu!"
The man didn't respond. Jiang Lin wiped his eyes and called out again: "Pei Xu!"
Pei Xu was startled to realize that someone was calling him. He turned around and looked around, only to see Jiang Lin waving his hand to signal him.
Jiang Lin caught up with him and joked, "Hey, Dr. Pei, your legs are still fine."
Pei Xu turned to look at him and teased: "Big star, wipe your sweat off. You are so tired after doing such a small job. Is your kidney not in good condition?"
"I have well-developed sweat glands and a good metabolism."
Pei Xu chuckled: "Why did you suddenly come down to earth to experience the sufferings of the world?"
Jiang Lin was not to be outdone and fought back: "You didn't go back to the research institute in Beijing either. I love the countryside and the natural scenery just like you."
"I hope to see you again this afternoon."
After Pei Xu finished speaking, he walked towards home, and the two separated in front of a big banyan tree.
Jiang Lin muttered quietly, "This guy must have joined the debate club in college!"
As the seasons passed, it was almost December. Jiang Lin muttered, "I underestimated the winter in the south. People in Beijing are already wearing coats, but here I am sweating in short sleeves."
Jiang Lin was looking for perfume in the box, but found that two bottles of perfume were missing, and several bracelets and necklaces were also missing.
I searched inside and outside the house, but still couldn't find any trace.
Pei Qi looked at him, looking around as if he was searching for something. "Jiang Lin, what's wrong?"
Jiang Lin immediately denied it: "Grandpa, it's nothing." He pretended to rub his neck, "I'm just loosening up my muscles."
Before Jiang Lin set out to prune the branches, he asked the director team privately, but the director team ruthlessly rejected his request to replay the video.
Enemies meet on a narrow road!
Pei Xu teased him: "The big star is at work."
Jiang Lin rolled his eyes at him nonchalantly: "You are such a big mouth that I can't bear the slightest bit of injustice!"
“Thanks for the compliment!”
Jiang Lin wanted to fight him for a few more moves, but when he saw several aunts and grandmothers walking towards them in groups, he immediately ran away, saying, "I'm going to work hard. After all, someone has already plowed two miles with his mouth."
He was once the most comprehension member of the draft who was praised by the instructors. This comprehension was also perfectly applied to the matter of pruning branches. After Liu Chunling's guidance all morning, Jiang Lin was now terribly strong and he could start pruning as soon as he raised the knife.
Received praise from Liu Chunling!
At this moment, Jiang Lin finally realized the hardship of working with his face to the earth and his back to the sky, with sweat dripping down his face.
Despite wearing gloves, Jiang Lin's palms were already blistered. He shifted his attention and chatted with Liu Chunling about family matters.
"Grandma, how many acres of mango trees do you have at home?"
Liu Chunling straightened her back, the bright sunlight shining through the branches onto her face, leaving a few spots, but she still smiled faintly, "I don't know how many acres, five hills are planted!"
Jiang Lin was stunned for a moment. He looked back and forth at several nearby hills and pointed at them and asked, "Are these hills all ours?"
"Yes."
"You've planted so much, why don't the children come back to help take care of it?"
Liu Chunling put down the knife, gulped down some water, and said slowly, "I have five children."
Jiang Lin couldn't imagine how much energy and money it took to raise five children.
"My three daughters and two sons are married and working outside. They have to work and take care of the children and have no time. Living in the city and supporting the children's education is very stressful. Growing mangoes doesn't make much money. It's very hard work. We don't want them to come back."
Jiang Lin remembered what Pei Xu said. They loved this land deeply and made their living from this land, but at the same time they did not want the younger generation to return to this land. They tried hard to lift them up and fly to farther places because of life and hard work.
“How do you sell it then?”
"Someone came to buy them. We picked them and gathered them under the big banyan tree. The boss sent a truck to take them away."
“How much does it usually cost to buy it?”
Liu Chunling thought for a while, "It depends on the variety. We grow Tai Nong, Golden Mango, and Guifei Mango. They are usually 1.2 to 4 yuan. If the weather is good and there are more fruits, they are cheaper. One year, Tai Nong was even 80 cents per pound. If the weather is bad and there are fewer fruits, they are more expensive. In addition, the boss also collects fruits according to grades. If the fruits are good, they are a little more expensive."
Jiang Lin silently calculated in his mind that 1,000 kilograms of mangoes, at a purchase price of 2 yuan, was only enough to buy a plane ticket to Beijing, but it took so much energy and effort to maintain them, including fertilizers, pesticides, and labor, everything cost money.
“That won’t make much money.”
Liu Chunling continued to work. "It's too hard. My daughter and son told us to stop working, saying we couldn't make much money. They told us to stay home and play mahjong and poker. We thought we could earn as much as we could and not add to their burden. We didn't need them to send us money."
Jiang Lin bit his lower lip, and Liu Chunling tried to reach the tree branch. This was not only a microcosm of the farmers' hard work and simplicity, but also a microcosm of millions of farmers. Suddenly, the scorching sun became a driving force, and he worked hard.
Pei Qi's knee was red and swollen. Jiang Lin checked the information and suspected that it was festering. "Grandpa, I'll take you to the hospital. There may be festering inside."
Pei Qi refused to go, "It's okay. Going to the hospital is very expensive. They need to prescribe a prescription for examination even for minor illnesses. The medicine there is more expensive than outside."
"I'll pay, just go with me."
"It's not easy for you to earn money, and it's hard work. Grandpa can't spend your money."
Pei Qi's simple words instantly struck Jiang Lin's heart. He looked up and blinked, then persuaded: "Grandpa, you forgot that I am a big star and I make more money."
Pei Qi said kindly: "Big stars also have to work. Work is hard and you earn your money through hard work."
Jiang Lin stopped trying to persuade her and walked straight out the door towards Pei Xu's house.
The little yellow dog at the door came up to him, circled around his feet, and sniffed his scent.
Jiang Lin stood at the door and shouted inside: "Pei Xu!"
Zhao Sumei heard the noise in the kitchen and came out. Seeing that it was Jiang Lin, she was overjoyed: "Big star, come in and sit down."
Jiang Lin took the warm water somewhat embarrassedly, and Zhao Sumei said enthusiastically: "Sit down and drink the water first, I'll go call Pei Xu."
The fire in the stove was burning brightly, and pumpkin rice was simmering in the big pot. Jiang Lin could smell a hint of sweet rice aroma.
Zhao Sumei pushed the door open and walked in. Pei Xu was typing on the computer with headphones on.
"A Xu, the big star is here to see you!"
Pei Xu asked in confusion: "Why did he come to see me?"
"You'll know once you get down there. Hurry up."
Pei Xu walked downstairs slowly: "Big star, what's the matter with visiting my home incognito?"
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