I have been farming since I crossed over.

On the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, the sun was shining brightly and the breeze was gentle, marking the arrival of the annual Dragon Boat Festival. On this bustling day, County Magistrate Tang Dadi suddenly decided to organize a unique event: a dragon boat race.

Along the shores of Qingshui Lake, colorful flags fluttered and the sounds of the crowds filled the air. The four teams, carefully selected and assembled by Lord Tang, were already standing ready. Each team consisted of strong and energetic members. They wore uniform uniforms, held long oars, and their eyes gleamed with confidence and excitement.

At the command, the drummers beat out a passionate beat, the thunderous sound instantly resounding across the entire lake. The contestants worked together, wielding their oars in unison. The dragon boats raced forward like an arrow, leaving beautiful trails in the clear water.

Meanwhile, ashore was also a scene of jubilation. The snack street was filled with fragrant aromas, offering a variety of delicious dishes that would make your mouth water. In the restaurant, all kinds of delicious dishes were already prepared, and the tables and chairs were wiped clean, just waiting for customers to come. In the teahouse, the aroma of tea lingered, and the melodious music of the piano filled the air, intoxicating the audience. And in the cloth shops, a dazzling array of colorful fabrics attracted many customers to stop and buy.

Amid the drumbeats of the dragon boat race, the sounds of firecrackers from the opening of snack streets, restaurants, teahouses and cloth shops also rose one after another, interweaving together in crisp and loud sounds, forming a cheerful and festive melody.

In the snack street, all preparations were complete, presenting a bustling and orderly scene. Yang Mingxi stood in the middle of the street, her gaze slowly sweeping over the neatly arranged rows of beautifully decorated stalls and the bustling yet energetic staff, all beaming with smiles. A strong sense of pride and accomplishment welled up in her heart.

Recalling the details of preparing for this event, Yang Mingxi is filled with emotion. From initial planning to actual execution, every step involved countless discussions and adjustments. The tight deadlines in the days leading up to the opening were especially overwhelming. Thankfully, everyone worked together, working overtime to finally give the place a completely new look.

Although the whole process seemed a bit rushed and even had some minor incidents, everyone never gave up and overcame numerous difficulties with their tenacious perseverance and unremitting efforts. Now, seeing this lively scene, Yang Mingxi knows that it was all worth it.

"We're about to welcome our first customers!" someone shouted, bringing Yang Mingxi back to reality. She took a deep breath, smiled, and said to the people around her, "That's right, now's our time to show off our skills! We must offer the most delicious food and the most enthusiastic and attentive service to leave a deep impression on our customers!" Everyone nodded in agreement, their eyes gleaming with excitement and anticipation.

From a distance, a large crowd of people came rushing over: white-haired elders, lively children, strong young people, and graceful women. Their faces were filled with excitement and anticipation, and they hurried, as if afraid of missing out, as they rushed towards the snack street.

From time to time, one could hear bursts of shouting coming from the crowd: "Wow! The delicious snacks are finally open! We've been looking forward to you guys coming! I must satisfy my craving today, I've been so greedy these days!" The voices rose and fell, interweaving together, forming a lively and extraordinary food symphony.

"Yes, when we saw the snack street being built, we waited and waited but it never opened. It turned out that they were waiting for the Dragon Boat Festival to join in the fun!" said a middle-aged man.

"Just talk slowly, I have to run away first, otherwise the cold skewers will be gone soon. There are so many people today, we won't be able to sell them enough." A fat man yelled and ran away.

"Oh my god, I'm going to run too. It's a good opportunity for me to buy some and take them to watch the dragon boat race. I can enjoy delicious food and watch the dragon boat race at the same time." A young man said as he ran in.

"Mom, take Xiaobao with you, I'll go in and buy him some fried chicken, otherwise it will be gone soon. What do you want to eat? Some cold skewers?" A young woman handed her child to her mother-in-law and ran towards the snack street.

The first snack you see when you enter the snack street is cold skewers. Soon, a lot of people gathered in front of the street, and everyone was shouting, "Give me one bunch, give me two bunches."

Lu Er was assigned to help out at the cold food skewers counter today. Seeing the customers crowding in, he quickly called out, "Everyone, line up here. Come one by one. Don't be in a hurry. We just opened today, and we've prepared plenty of cold food skewers. Everyone can buy some."

This was repeated three times before people slowly started lining up and buying one by one.

Lu Er looked at the huge crowd and shouted, "Today, the snack street, restaurant, teahouse and cloth shop are all open. There are many discounts, many delicious foods, and some fresh food. Everyone can take their time to browse. If you buy three snacks at the same time, you can get a free fried potato."

When everyone heard that there were free items to be received, they instantly became excited. They seemed to have forgotten the concept of money and rushed to buy all kinds of snacks as if shopping did not cost a penny.

Suddenly, the entire snack street was swamped with people, a cacophony of activity. The clamor of hawkers resounded through the air, customers shouting at the top of their lungs, hoping to get their snacks as soon as possible. Those who had bought snacks then happily moved on, tucking into their favorites while constantly discussing which snacks were the tastiest or cheapest.

At this moment, the snack street is filled with all kinds of sounds: the "crunching" sound of diners chewing food, the screams of children who are happy because they get their favorite toys, and the noisy sound of people bargaining... These sounds are intertwined to form a unique urban symphony.

Yang Mingxi stood quietly at the entrance to the snack street. The scene before her transported her back to the bustling night markets of yesteryear. In those days, vendors shouted at the top of their lungs, enthusiastically soliciting passersby to try their delicacies. The cacophony of cries intertwined into a cacophony of activity.

But the snack street before her now has a completely different atmosphere. People are no longer attracted by the vendors' shouting, but actively and impatiently flock to various stalls, vying to buy their favorite food, fearing that they will miss the opportunity if they are a step late.

Yang Mingxi observed all this with great interest, her eyes darting from stall to stall. She saw the grilled skewers expertly flipping the meat skewers, the sizzling aroma of oil making everyone around her salivate. The woman selling hand-pulled pancakes deftly spread the batter, quickly adding eggs and sprinkling chopped green onions and cilantro, all in one smooth motion. And the fried potato stall was packed with diners. Despite its humble ingredients, it couldn't stop people from liking it...

As she watched, Yang Mingxi couldn't help but smile. She felt a surge of emotion: What is the purpose of life? Just this simple, authentic feeling of everyday life, being able to freely enjoy these delicious dishes, feeling the warm connections that food creates between people—just this, that's enough. At this moment, she immersed herself in this ordinary yet beautiful atmosphere, forgetting all worries and fatigue.