Burning down my ex-husband's house! I won't raise these bastard children anymore

Everyone's faces flushed red as they shouted at the top of their lungs, "The clan leader is right! Let's work hard and once we've built our brick house, we'll see if those who looked down on us dare to speak nonsense again!"

The young and strong men were even more excited, and Lin Erhu shouted loudly:

“When the time comes, those who previously broke off engagements and those who gossiped about us behind our backs will have to open their eyes wide and see how powerful our village is!

Let them know how big a mistake it was to look down on them before!"

The women were not to be outdone. Aunt Li slapped her thigh and said firmly:

"That's right! We do housework and farm work every day, and we are no worse than men.

When the village becomes prosperous, we will also live in spacious and bright brick houses, making outsiders envious!"

The children were milling around in the crowd. Although they didn't quite understand what the adults were saying, they were infected by the warm atmosphere and cheered along.

Lin Panpan distributed the twenty-five yuan and then gave them the supplies, and then these people went home happily.

Lin Yaoguo's smile stretched almost to his ears. He said with great joy, "Well, I've always said that Panpan would achieve great things, but you still didn't believe me!"

Lin Yaozu rolled his eyes at him and said with a curled lip:

"Tsk, you act like you're the only one who has foresight, and I'm the only one who doesn't know?

I've long seen that Panpan is no ordinary girl!"

Second Grandpa laughed so hard he slapped his thigh, the wrinkles on his face squeezed into a ball: "You two! Stop arguing here. If Panpan succeeds, we'll all be happy!"

Lin Panpan gently stroked the hair beside her ears and said with a smile:

"Today is the Little New Year's Eve, and tomorrow is the Big New Year's Eve. Then you should open up and drink to your heart's content.

This time, I’ve specially prepared the finest Moutai for you, plenty to drink!”

The grandfathers burst into laughter. Lin Yaoguo's eyes lit up and he said, "Oh, right, let's call that young man from last time, Gu Mobai, over too. It's New Year's Eve, and it would be great if we could all get together and have some fun!"

When Lin Panpan heard this, she quickly waved her hands and scolded him, "Forget it. Last time you wanted to force him to become sworn brothers. If you really did, I would have to call him grandpa!"

As soon as these words came out, the people around burst into laughter. Grandma laughed so hard that tears came out of her eyes. She wiped her eyes and said, "Panpan, this girl has a really powerful mouth!"

Lin Yaoguo scratched his head and laughed:

"I think this young man is young and promising! If he doesn't have a partner, I will definitely introduce our Panpan to him.

Our Panpan is so capable, beautiful and sensible, it's hard to find her even with a lantern!"

Lin Panpan's face flushed red, she stamped her feet and said coquettishly, "Grandpa, stop teasing me!"

However, Lin Panpan still asked Lin Feng to find Gu Mobai.

The next day at noon, Gu Mobai and Old Man Gu arrived.

Mr. Gu's face was full of smiles, and the wrinkles on his face were full of joy. When he saw Lin Panpan, he hurriedly said:

"Hey, Panpan, thanks so much for inviting us!

Otherwise, it would be so lonely at home with this kid, and it wouldn't even feel like Chinese New Year. It would be so lonely!"

Lin Panpan said with a smile on her face, "Grandpa Gu, isn't Gu Mobai's father coming over to celebrate the New Year with us?"

Old Master Gu waved his hand, his tone somewhat helpless: "They usually don't come here during the Chinese New Year, and they probably won't come back this year either."

Gu Mobai's expression darkened slightly. He looked up at Lin Panpan and asked softly, "Do you need me to help you chop wood? More people means more strength and it will be faster."

Lin Panpan's eyebrows curved, and her smile became even more intense:

"No need, you and grandpa go rest inside. Let's have hot pot tonight. It will be more like Chinese New Year when it's lively and lively.

Grandpa, do you like hot pot?"

Old Master Gu laughed heartily: "I like to eat whatever Panpan cooks. I'm not picky at all."

Gu Mobai was at a loss for words when he heard this, and he quickly argued, "Grandpa, when have I ever been picky? Please don't accuse me wrongly."

Lin Dashan came out of the house and saw the wine and cigarettes in Gu Mobai's hands. He hurried forward and said:

"Hey, Mo Bai, if you're here, why are you bringing all this?

We all have them at home, so don't be so reserved and just treat this place as your own home."

Gu Mobai smiled politely, his voice gentle:

"Uncle Lin, these cigarettes and alcohol are from home, just a small token of my appreciation.

Please try this wine, I picked it specially for you, it has a rich taste, maybe it suits your taste."

Lin Dashan smiled and said:

"You are too polite. Take your grandfather to sit inside.

Today we have not only hot pot, but also barbecue, so you should enjoy your meal."

A raging fire was burning in the open threshing ground, and several special grills were set up above the fire.

The fat lamb was placed on top, and the fat dripped onto the charcoal fire, making a sizzling sound, and a burst of fragrant smoke rose in an instant.

The villagers came to help one after another, everyone had a simple smile on their face, and they never stopped working for a moment.

Soon, the grills were arranged in a long line. Someone in the crowd said in a puzzled tone, "We've never eaten like this during the New Year before. This is quite novel. I wonder if it will fill us up."

The village aunt stood up and responded with a smile:

"Don't worry, our clan leader said it's barbecue and it's delicious!

Let’s try this new thing today.”

In preparation for this feast for the whole village, a long table stretching as far as the eye could see was placed in the middle of the threshing ground. Villagers came in and out, arranging piles of clean bowls and chopsticks in an orderly manner.

Lin Panpan was busy with a group of young and strong men and women. They had to prepare meals for the entire village today, which was not an easy task.

In a corner of the venue, more than a dozen large pots were lined up, steaming.

The apprentices that Lin Panpan had taken in in the village also put on aprons at this moment, and learned to flip the wok and season the food in a very professional manner, their eyes full of concentration.

Old Mrs. Feng was also moving among the crowd. Although her hair was gray, she was very efficient when doing her work.

As she expertly chopped the side dishes, she imparted cooking tips to the villagers beside her: "You have to get the heat right. If it's too high, it'll burn easily, and if it's too low, the flavor won't absorb easily."

Under her guidance, the villagers who originally had only a vague knowledge of cooking gradually became proficient in the techniques.

Old Man Gu stood at the edge of the bustling threshing ground, his face filled with joy. He couldn't help but sigh, "Could it be that the entire village is gathering together to celebrate the New Year today?"

Lin Panpan smiled, nodded vigorously, and explained:

"I thought this kind of lively and bustling atmosphere was what Chinese New Year was like!

Moreover, the harvest in the village was particularly good this year, so I took out some of my own products and planned to hold a big dinner in the village.

You see, these vegetables are all grown by us in the mountains. They are all natural and very fresh.

The chickens, ducks, and meat are all raised by the villagers themselves, so they are absolutely green and healthy.”