The longed-for village system

Chapter 327 IU's Opportunity

"Grandpa, Xiao Gu, Brother Zhu, you're here! Dinner's ready, I was just about to call you!" Huang Sanshi greeted the group as they entered, then glanced at his watch. "Judging by the time, Teacher He and Xiao Chen should be back around the same time."

"Yes! We're already halfway there, so we came straight here." Zhao Xiaogu answered Teacher Huang while peeking into the kitchen at the food.

Seeing Zhao Xiaogu's gluttonous appearance, Huang Sanshi couldn't help but laugh and said, "Don't worry, there's meat for you to eat. Other pregnant women are uncomfortable and can't eat anything, but you don't have any dietary restrictions."

"Hehe! Who told me to have Brother Chen! I'm so well taken care of, what can I do!" Zhao Xiaogu said with a smug look on her face.

The live stream also captured this scene, and the fans in the live stream were very happy to see their goddess like this, saying that their goddess had married the right person.

They assumed that Chen Qing's thoughtfulness and care made the goddess feel at ease, which led to her good appetite. They didn't think that Zhao Xiaogu was saying that it was because Chen Qing's medical skills were excellent that she felt no pressure.

"That's right. You all sit down for a bit, and we'll start eating when Xiao Chen and Teacher He come back."

Just as the group settled down, the people who had been busy in the fields pushed open the door and came in. They greeted the old man first, and then the young people began to sigh.

"I've experienced it all, planting rice and harvesting rice. Farmers really have it tough," Peng Peng said earnestly. Unfortunately, he added a sentence that ruined the mood: "To show that I've decided to eat an extra bowl tonight and not waste any food."

"Haha! Pengpeng, is this how you show you don't waste food? Aren't you afraid Grandpa Long will laugh at you?" Teacher He was amused by Pengpeng's words.

The tired crowd laughed at Peng Peng's words. Although they were exhausted after a long day, they felt very satisfied and happy.

IU also felt a sense of relaxation she had never experienced before, not only physically but also mentally, compared to the immense pressure and repression she felt back home.

The old man also liked Peng Peng's personality very much. He smiled and said to Peng Peng, "Young people should eat more. When I was young, I couldn't work without eating three bowls of rice. As long as you don't waste food, you can eat as much as you want."

"The old man is right. As long as you don't waste food, you can eat as much as you want tonight. I can't guarantee there will be enough dishes, but there will definitely be enough rice," Huang Sanshi said with a smile.

They must have been really hungry. Not only did Teacher He and Peng Peng, who could normally eat three bowls, eat two large bowls of rice, but even the two women, Li Binbin and IU, ate two large bowls of rice. The younger sister also quietly finished two large bowls of rice, and the dishes on the table were all swept away by everyone.

Looking at the clean plate, the old man smiled with satisfaction again; he couldn't stand seeing children waste food.

"I'm stuffed. I haven't eaten this much in ages," Pengpeng said, swaying as he got up.

Although everyone was a bit tired, it wasn't a good time to wash up and go to sleep right after eating. Besides, this was the prime time for the live broadcast, and the director wouldn't let them go back to their rooms to sleep. So they had to find some entertainment to pass the time.

"Xiao Chen, I watched your live broadcast this afternoon. Your song 'Firefly' was really good. It reminded me of my childhood life in the countryside. Do you have any other songs like this? Sing another one for this old man!"

The other teachers and staff weren't too surprised when the old man took the initiative to invite Chen Qing to sing. After all, music transcends nationality and age, and some of Chen Qing's songs were indeed to the old man's liking.

“Okay! But it’s not fun for me to sing alone. I also want to hear what it’s like to hear other people sing my songs.” Chen Qing responded to the old man’s words, then turned his gaze to the quiet IU across from him and asked, “Does IU know the song ‘The Wind Blows the Wheat’?”

IU hadn't expected Chen Qing to give her this opportunity. She knew it was the old man who had requested the song, and if she received his positive feedback, it would be a huge boost to her activities in China. "Hmm! I can sing this song. Shall I sing it?" IU was still somewhat incredulous; this was a fantastic opportunity!

Teacher He and Teacher Huang understood Chen Qing's actions perfectly. They were surprised that Chen Qing was starting to help the younger generation. As for whether Chen Qing needed this opportunity, they would not comment. Chen Qing did not need to please anyone; on the contrary, they should be the ones trying to please him.

“It’s okay, just sing one song if Xiao Chen asks you to. We also want to hear how you feel when you sing Xiao Chen’s songs,” Teacher He said to IU.

"Sing! Don't worry, keep going!"

Zhao Xiaogu smiled and gestured for IU to sing. She could understand to some extent how difficult it was for a woman to leave her hometown to work in China. Just like when she entered the entertainment industry without knowing anything, she would not have struggled for so many years to make it in if she had been mentored by a senior.

IU was completely relieved after receiving Zhao Xiaogu's approval. Of course, she was touched. It was one thing for these people not to reject her as a foreigner, but they even took the initiative to help her appear on screen, something that would be almost impossible in their country.

It's already good enough if seniors don't exploit or boss around juniors. If out of 100 artists, there are two or three who help juniors like they do, we should be grateful.

Pengpeng immediately selected a song and played it. IU also got up, took the microphone, and gently swayed her body to the intro.

Under the distant blue sky

Golden waves of wheat surged.

It was there that you and I met.

Places I've Loved

Listening to IU's melodious singing, everyone clapped along and became immersed in the song. Teacher Huang looked up and gazed into the distance. Although it was already dark and he could not see the scenery in the distance, in his heart there was a golden wheat field dancing in the wind.

If the song in the afternoon still had a hint of a children's song, then this one suited his taste better. The old man gave Chen Qing's lyrics to this song extremely high praise.

But then I thought about it again, and Chen Qing is a poet who wrote classic poems such as "Facing the Sea, with Spring Blossoms" and "The Youth of China". It is only natural that he would write such beautiful lyrics.

Chen Qing and Zhao Xiaogu looked at each other while listening to IU's singing. They smiled knowingly at each other, and Chen Qing took the initiative to reach out and hold Zhao Xiaogu's small hand. At this moment, he felt a sense of peace and tranquility.

The Mushroom House became quiet, with only IU's singing echoing in the air.

"Clap clap clap!"

After a brief moment of reflection following the end of the song, everyone immediately applauded. They were all satisfied with the effect IU had delivered. Of course, those who had heard Chen Qing sing in person knew that IU's singing skills were still somewhat inferior to Chen Qing's.

When Chen Qing sang this song, they pictured fields of golden wheat in their minds; its power to move people was unparalleled.

(End of this chapter)