New ink fragrance in old times

Mr. Lin put down his bowl and chopsticks, frowning:

"Yeah, in previous autumns, the mornings and evenings were somewhat cooler, but this year, for some reason, it's been incredibly hot. I heard that yesterday, Old Man Li from the east end of the village was busy in the fields for most of the day and ended up fainting from the sun. Luckily, someone discovered him in time, otherwise the consequences would have been disastrous."

Hearing this, Lin Sixuan looked at his grandparents with concern: "Grandpa, Grandma, our fields are also very hot, right? You two elders must take care of yourselves and don't force yourself to go out to the fields. In this weather, heatstroke is no joke."

Mrs. Lin turned to look at Mr. Lin, her eyes full of worry:

"Old man, over on our land, after the sun comes out for an hour or two, it's so hot it could roast eggs. If it gets this hot any longer, what will happen to our crops? And I'm afraid our poultry and livestock won't be able to bear it either."

After thinking for a moment, Mr. Lin slowly said:

"Starting tomorrow, in the morning, before it gets too hot, our whole family will go to the fields together and work for a while while it's still cool. As soon as the sun comes out, we'll go home immediately to avoid the worst of the heat and come back for breakfast. In the afternoon, when the sun becomes softer and less scorching, we'll go back to the fields and work for a while to ensure we don't get tired and the work can progress slowly."

Old Master Lin sighed, "We can only do our best and water the fields more. As for the poultry and livestock, give them more water and stop taking the cows out to the fields."

Mrs. Lin: "I hope the weather will cool down soon, otherwise it will be really hard to bear."

The other members of the Lin family also nodded.

After the meal, Mr. Lin put down his bowl and chopsticks and said to everyone sitting around the table:

"It's getting late, we have to stick to the plan. We'll go to the fields first and divert water from the canal next to the fields to quench the crops."

Mrs. Lin stood up, dusted herself off, and said with a smile, "Okay, old man, let's get going now."

Lin Sixuan carefully put straw hats on his brothers and said gently, "Remember to drink plenty of water and don't get sunburned."

The group marched towards the fields. The sun was setting in the west, but the heat remained undiminished.

When they got to the fields, everyone divided the work and cooperated with each other. Some were busy digging ditches to divert water, while others were using wooden buckets to carry water for irrigation. Their clothes were soaked with sweat, but no one complained.

"Once the water is poured, the crops feel much more energetic." Shen wiped the sweat off her face and looked at the fruits of her labor with satisfaction.

"Yes, it's worth it no matter how hard or tiring it is." Han said as she took the wooden bucket from Xing'er and continued watering.

As dusk approached, the setting sun tinted the sky orange, and everyone began to pack up their tools, preparing to carry their harvested corn home. Despite his youth, Lin Sizhe also managed to carry a small bag of corn, wobbling but persevering.

"Silang is so great! Come, let me help you carry it." Xing'er took the burden from her brother's shoulders with heartache, and the two walked side by side.

Early the next morning, as the sky was just beginning to turn pale, the Lin family took advantage of the cool weather and went to the fields again.

There is a hint of coolness in the early morning air, which makes people feel refreshed.

"The early bird catches the worm, so we have to hurry up." Grandpa Lin said as he started to harvest corn.

"Sister-in-law, this weather is so hot." Han said, wiping the sweat from her forehead.

"Yes, second sister-in-law, why don't you take a rest first? You're pregnant." Shen said earnestly.

He turned around and said to Lu who was carrying He'er on her back, "Third sister-in-law, you should take a rest too. He'er is still young and can't stand the sun."

"Okay." Lu said as she walked towards the shade, "Sister-in-law and sister-in-law, you two should come and rest quickly."

But even though Mr. Lin carefully arranged his daily schedule and tried to avoid the hottest days of the sun, the weather did not seem to be kind and the autumn heat was still with him.

Even at noon, when the whole family hid in the coolest place in the Lin family's house, they could not resist the pervasive heat wave.

Lin Mo sat on a bamboo mat, with his family members gently waving cattail-leaf fans beside him, bringing a slight breeze that felt more like a breath in the hot wind.

Sweat continued to flow uncontrollably from his forehead, dripping down his cheeks onto his clothes, leaving behind patches of wet marks. He wiped the sweat away silently, his eyes unable to hide the exhaustion and helplessness.

"This weather is so hot that it makes me feel uneasy." Lin Mo muttered to himself, and ripples appeared in his heart.

It has been nearly a month since he traveled here. From his initial surprise and exploration, he now has a deeper understanding of life on this land.

However, the scorching heat of the past few days has made him miss the air conditioning and cold drinks of the modern world more than ever. The coolness that he once took for granted has become so out of reach at this moment.

At lunchtime, the aroma of mung bean porridge wafted from the Lin family's kitchen. It was a summer delicacy that Xing'er specially prepared for her family.

The porridge was cooked soft and sticky, with the sweetness of mung beans intertwined with the aroma of rice. It should have been a refreshing comfort, but in such a high temperature, even this bowl of mung bean porridge full of love seemed to have lost its former magic and could not completely dispel the heat from everyone.

Lin Mo picked up the bowl and drank it in small sips, feeling mixed emotions.

He looked into the distance at the land scorched by the scorching sun, his heart filled with frustration at his inability to change the status quo.

Lin Mo sighed softly, closed his eyes and thought: Why can't I be like other time-traveling masters who can make ice, have all kinds of creative ideas, build a business empire, and reach the pinnacle of life?

For two days in a row, it seemed as if there was no end to the days. Lin Mo felt that he was about to be swallowed by the scorching heat and was exhausted both physically and mentally.

What Lin Mo longed for most at this moment was the breeze that could penetrate the heat and bring coolness, as well as the comfort brought by the unreachable air conditioner. It would be even better if he had a glass of iced watermelon juice.

Old Master Lin looked up at the azure sky with the sun hanging high in the sky. His eyes showed both awe for nature and a calm attitude towards life.

His eyes slowly swept over his family members in the yard who looked a little listless due to the high temperatures for several days. A warm feeling surged in his heart, and at the same time, he became more determined in his decision.

"Let's carefully hang the corn we picked these days on the racks in the backyard." Grandpa Lin's voice was steady and powerful.

Upon hearing this, Shen immediately responded, "I understand, Dad."

Then, Mr. Lin changed the subject:

"Everyone has worked so hard lately. We've been busy day and night for the harvest, and haven't even had a good night's sleep. So, I decided that we should take a good rest from now on. The unharvested corn in the field can be left there for now. There's no need to rush. Only when we are healthy can we have more energy to work."

After hearing this, Mrs. Lin's eyes reddened slightly, and she was moved to hold Mr. Lin's hand: "Old man, you are right, we should have a good rest.

Upon hearing this, the others secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and a long-lost sense of ease and joy appeared on their faces.