Rebirth of an Old Farmer: Escape from Famine with Children and Grandchildren

By then, we will not only be able to meet our own needs, but also sell it to more people to taste this gift from nature.

Standing in the lush peach forest, Sun Wan looked towards the vast canyon area in the north.

Even in this spring season when flowers are blooming, the land opposite still retains its original desolate appearance.

Although people began to work hard to cultivate new fields since the arrival of spring.

However, due to limited manpower and simple tools, only about one-third of the land in this vast canyon has been effectively utilized so far.

Whenever she saw this scene, Sun Wan couldn't help but feel anxious in her heart - how great it would be if she could own a modern tractor or tiller!

At that time, you only need to start the engine lightly, and the "beep" sound echoing through the fields will come along with the new soil being plowed out, greatly accelerating the pace of land development.

People from the village committee have been investigating in the Grand Canyon and now have a clear understanding of the situation in the entire canyon.

From the entrance to the deepest part of the canyon, their footprints are left in every corner.

Every steep spot, every dense forest, and every stream was carefully surveyed.

Lu Boyan also drew a map of the Peach Blossom Spring Grand Canyon, marking the information of East Mountain and West Mountain.

This map records in detail the exact location of every trail, every slope, and every peak.

He spent several days checking and rechecking to make sure he had not missed any important details.

This map was copied more than a dozen times.

Every villager received a copy, and everyone found it very useful, helping them to understand this unknown area more clearly.

This not only facilitates daily work, but also enhances everyone's sense of security.

Sun Wan took one and marked on it the plants that grew on East Mountain and West Mountain.

She spent a lot of time identifying the various plants growing in the valley, including medicinal herbs, fruit trees, and even rare and precious flowers.

For each species, she took detailed notes and included a brief introduction.

and the amount of cultivated land and soil types in the canyon.

This land has been developed through the hard work of the villagers and has now become quite suitable for farming.

She also specially marked the soil conditions in different areas with different colors, so that she could more intuitively see which places were more suitable for growing which crops.

The soil where sweet potatoes are grown has a high sand content and poor fertility.

Although the land here is not particularly ideal, sweet potatoes can still be grown there because they are highly adaptable.

However, in order to increase yields, Sun Wan suggested applying more organic fertilizer to improve the texture of the land.

And going north through the peach blossom forest, there is fertile land.

The soil there is soft and rich in nutrients, creating an ideal environment for growing crops.

This undeveloped land filled everyone with hope, as if they saw the beautiful scene of a good harvest.

After Zhang Deshui found out, he was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan the whole day long.

He ran around, trying to find more people to participate in the land reclamation.

But he found that there were too few people willing to stay and help.

He complained to Sun Wan that there were too few people and too little manpower. Look, so much good land wasted. What a waste!

He repeated these words every day, as if this was the only way he could express his helplessness and anxiety.

He kept repeating these words all day long, and everyone in the village, young and old, knew his catchphrase.

Whether meeting an old neighbor or a child, when they hear the voice of "Uncle Zhang", they will immediately repeat it after him.

This sentence has almost become a buzzword in the village. Whenever people talk about it, they can't help laughing.

When he heard others say this, he was angry and amused, and turned and left.

Sometimes he would even stamp his feet in anger, as if this could vent his inner dissatisfaction; but more often than not, he could only smile and wave goodbye, but he was always concerned about the development prospects of this land.

After so much thought, Sun Wan finally decided to sit down and have a good discussion with her family after this year's autumn harvest.

She planned to find a suitable time after dinner to gather everyone together to discuss what to do next.

After making a rough plan, invite a few relatives over to discuss the future path together.

This approach is both solemn and family-oriented, and allows more people to contribute ideas for the future of the village.

Ten days later.

New Year’s Eve has finally arrived in a lively manner.

Colorful fireworks bloomed in the night sky, illuminating the entire village as bright as day.

After watching a gorgeous fireworks display, Song Jiao took his family back to his yard to have the New Year’s Eve dinner.

The family sat around the dining table, with happy smiles on their faces.

More than a year ago, all the work was completed, and the Zhu family, like other residents, moved into their spacious and bright new home.

The new home is not only comfortable, but also beautiful and elegant. Every detail reflects the owner's thoughts and taste.

The Zhu family’s courtyard is naturally the largest courtyard in Zhushuiwan, after all, there are many people in their family!

There are more than a dozen rooms here, each of which can meet the living needs of several generations of a family.

Children ran in and out, and the yard was filled with laughter.

The courtyard is a large house with five entrances. The front yard of the second entrance is for the sons of the Zhu family. When they get married, they will naturally build a new courtyard and move out.

The sons already have their own rooms and will each start their own families in the future.

And now, they are still enjoying the warmth of family in this yard.

Song Jiao lived in the backyard with her daughter.

Their room is quiet and cozy, perfect for mother and daughter.

Every evening, the mother and daughter often chat and talk together, sharing their little world.

The other four large courtyards are arranged very thoughtfully.

The eldest brother and his family lived together in a spacious courtyard, while the second brother and his family shared another large courtyard.

As for the third brother and his newly married wife, they lived in the same courtyard with Zhu Biao and his wife so that they could take care of each other.

In addition, Zhu Hu and his wife Yang Yu Niang live in another independent courtyard with their young son Xiaoyu. This small family has its own warmth.

The first courtyard that welcomes guests is divided into two functional areas.

The front area is mainly used to receive guests and is furnished with many comfortable seats and coffee tables so that guests and hosts can have pleasant chats and exchanges in their spare time.

The space at the back has been converted into several guest rooms for temporary accommodation of relatives and friends from afar.

Today is a very important day for the Zhu family - the day for the reunion dinner.

Because there are so many family members, a long banquet table was placed in this hall to welcome guests.

There are a total of six tables starting from the most conspicuous position in the middle and extending to the side halls on both sides, so that all relatives can sit down and enjoy the joy of family.

The dishes at the banquet were extremely rich, with all kinds of delicacies from land and sea, which amazed everyone.

As laughter and joy continued to spread, the entire space was filled with a happy atmosphere.

Time seems to have become more beautiful, and the new year is slowly approaching.

At such a wonderful moment filled with a festive atmosphere, the whole family raised their glasses, toasted each other and expressed their most sincere and beautiful wishes for the new year.

This joy is not only a beautiful summary of the past years, but also a warm expectation for future life.

Song Jiao sat quietly aside, watching these warm and happy scenes, her heart filled with gratitude.

The happy voices of her family echoed in her ears, and she took a deep breath, as if she could absorb all the happiness of the moment into her chest.

She thought, if she could live her life happily and peacefully like this, then she would have no regrets in this life!