roccoschili Chapter 196: I will give everyone gifts during the Chinese New Year.
Chapter 196: I will give everyone gifts during the Chinese New Year.
Time flies, and just one and a half months passed in a flash.
During this period, more than ten villages in the surrounding area had already planted rice seeds a month ago, and another place that was not suitable for growing rice took a different approach and planted corn and other food crops that were suitable for the local conditions.
In the golden fields, Li Shuzheng, like a brave commander, led his construction team to start the construction of the small roads in the surrounding villages. His eyes were firm and deep, as if he could see through the call of every inch of land.
As the busy farming season came to an end, residents from various villages put down their farm tools and joined this great project with great anticipation.
They were either carrying stones or digging pits, and everyone's face was filled with the joy of labor and longing for the future.
Yunwu Town Taohua Village
Under the scorching summer sun, the watermelons in the watermelon field can't wait to reveal their emerald green skins, and the vines are gradually turning yellow under the scorching sun. This is a harvest signal given by nature, and it is also the moment that the villagers of Taohua Village are looking forward to.
Jiang Yurou stood by the melon field, her eyes sparkling with anticipation and determination.
She carefully selected a few large, plump and round watermelons and gently placed them on the carriage, ready to set off for the city. Her movements were skillful and gentle, as if she was playing a beautiful pastoral symphony.
"Lin Lizheng, I will bring these watermelons into the city to test the waters today. If the response is good, we will start picking watermelons in full swing tomorrow." Jiang Yurou's voice was crisp and firm, full of confidence in the future.
"Okay, okay! We are all ready, just waiting for your order!" Lin Lizheng responded excitedly, his face filled with joy and pride. The villagers of Taohua Village also gathered around, their eyes flashing with anticipation and excitement, as if they had seen the joy of a good harvest and a bright future.
Jiang Yurou looked at these simple villagers and felt a warm feeling in her heart.
She knows very well that these watermelons mean a lot to the villagers. They are not only the result of their hard work, but also the hope of their lives.
So, she gently reminded: "Also, don't be reluctant to eat these watermelons.
You can enjoy some for yourselves, or save some to quench your thirst. After all, this is the result of our joint efforts, and everyone has a share.”
As soon as she finished speaking, the villagers of Taohua Village cheered.
"Everyone, listen to me. Even if all of us in the village eat as much as we want, the watermelons we can eat will only be a tiny fraction of what's left in the field.
Look at the green melon vines all over the ground. There are so many watermelons on them that you can't even count them. There are at least millions of kilograms." Jiang Yurou pointed at the melon field, her voice firm and powerful.
"No, no!" A villager still shook his head. He usually couldn't bear to pick even a watermelon to take home for his children to taste. Now he was asked to generously share it with the villagers. He still found it hard to accept in his heart.
Seeing this, Jiang Xue smiled and patted the villager on the shoulder, saying softly, "Uncle Liu, don't worry. How can we know how sweet the melons we grow ourselves are if we don't taste them? Besides, wouldn't it be happier for everyone to eat and share together?"
"Haha, Uncle Liu, are you worried that if we eat your share of the melon, you'll make less money?" Another villager made a mischievous joke, trying to ease the tense atmosphere.
This sentence made Jiang Xue fall into deep thought. She realized that the villagers might really be worried that their income would be affected after the melons were eaten.
So, she said seriously: “Please rest assured, our distribution is fair and just.
The amount of watermelons you eat will not affect your income. Moreover, I believe that only when we share the joy of the harvest together, our village will be more united and harmonious. "
"Oh, kid, how can you say that to me!" Uncle Liu's face suddenly became serious when he heard that. He glared at the joking villager, then turned to Jiang Xue, his tone full of apology and gratitude, "Miss Jiang, don't get me wrong, that's not what I meant. I just think that you planted this melon with great effort and you sell it for money. How can I just eat it casually?"
It turned out that Uncle Liu just cherished this hard-earned harvest too much and was too grateful to Jiang Xue for helping their village, so he was so cautious, fearing any waste or damage.
Jiang Xue walked forward, smiled, held Uncle Liu's hand, and comforted him softly, "Uncle Liu, you misunderstood. I do intend to sell these watermelons, but I also hope that everyone can share the joy of this good harvest. If you eat the watermelons, not only will I not suffer a loss, but it will make me very happy and satisfied."
"Miss Jiang, you are such a kind person!" Uncle Liu's eyes became moist after hearing Jiang Xue's words. "You help us make money and send our children to school. We all remember that. We can't take advantage of you, but we can't let you down either."
"Uncle Liu, don't worry. I do this because I see the potential and hope of Taohua Village. I believe that as long as we all work together, our lives will get better and better." Jiang Xue's voice was full of determination and confidence.
Uncle Liu nodded, his heart full of gratitude and admiration. He knew that their lives had undergone earth-shaking changes in the past six months, and all of this was inseparable from Jiang Xue's help and support.
"Uncle Liu, look at what you said. I was thinking of sending watermelons to everyone during the Ghost Festival next month. Now that you say that, I don't dare to send them anymore, for fear that you won't accept them." Jiang Yurou joked, her eyes full of smiles.
Next month will be the middle of the year, and half a year will pass in the blink of an eye.
Although she has been busy in the past six months, she has always kept her promise and prepared to distribute holiday benefits to the villagers.
Now that the Ghost Festival is approaching, she has already prepared watermelons as holiday gifts.
"Ah? There are gifts for this year's festival!" The villagers looked at Jiang Yurou in surprise. They thought that the fruit trees in the village had not yet borne fruit, and Jiang Yurou would not have much income to distribute gifts. Unexpectedly, she had already prepared them.
"Of course." Jiang Yurou nodded with a smile, "How could I forget what I said? I will give gifts to everyone during the New Year and other festivals."
"But now I really have to set off to deliver watermelons to the city. If I don't go now, I'm afraid I will miss the good time." Jiang Yurou looked at the sky, stood up and prepared to leave.
She knows that the villagers are simple and hardworking, and they deserve a better life. And she is willing to do her best to bring them some small surprises and warmth.