The faint light of morning light shines through the thin clouds and gently falls on the rolling hills, creating layers of golden glow, as if covering them with a dreamy and mysterious veil.

Lin Qingxue stood at the foot of the mountain and looked up. She saw the mountains stacked up one after another, as if extending to the end of the sky and the earth. The vast and boundless scene made her feel awe for the wonders of nature, and at the same time she was full of strong curiosity about the overall appearance of the mountain.

She turned slightly to the side, her eyes casting towards Wen Nuan who was walking ahead of her, and couldn't help but ask, "Wen Nuan, how big is this mountain?"

Upon hearing her master's question, Wen Nuan's face lit up with a smile as warm as a spring breeze, and she replied respectfully, "Master, this mountain is immense, covering a total area of ​​3,800 acres! From where we stand, it appears to be a single, continuous mountain range, but in reality, it is composed of a series of diverse peaks, intertwined and closely connected. Furthermore, deep within this mountain lies a vast valley covering nearly 1,000 acres. The valley is like a treasured pearl, and within it lies a crystal-clear, tranquil lake spanning over 400 acres. Like a giant mirror, it reflects the sky and the surrounding peaks with breathtaking beauty. Furthermore, the outer reaches of the mountain cover approximately 1,200 acres, while the deepest area is nearly 2,000 acres. Each area holds unique scenery and potential, waiting for us to explore and discover."

Wen Nuan walked at the front of the team with light and firm steps, her figure graceful but revealing a sense of perseverance.

Her steps were as gentle as the first breeze of spring blowing across the earth, as if she was afraid of disturbing the tranquility of the forest, yet she carried with her an innate sense of power that could not be ignored. She was like a lively and agile deer that knew the forest well, leading the brother and sister Lin Qingming and Lin Qingxue who followed closely behind her, step by step deeper into the mysterious forest.

I saw that she was holding a wooden stick of appropriate length tightly in her right hand. The stick was like a handy weapon in her hand. As she moved forward, her left hand gracefully lifted the corner of her skirt, carefully avoiding being hooked by the thorns growing wildly and baring their fangs on the roadside, so as not to affect the team's progress.

The path ahead was overgrown with weeds, spreading recklessly, almost completely obscuring any possible path. The crisscrossing branches stretched out wantonly, like a natural barrier, blocking their way.

Wen Nuan was not afraid at all. She swung the wooden stick in her hand up and down from time to time with skillful and flexible movements. She cleverly cleared away the dense weeds that made it almost impossible to walk on the road ahead, as well as the crisscross and intricate branches. Relying on her familiarity with the forest and her keen intuition, she painstakingly opened up a narrow path that was barely passable for the people behind her.

At this moment, Lin Qingxue, who had been following Wen Nuan closely, her curiosity burning like a blazing fire, finally couldn't contain her inner doubts anymore and asked again, "Wen Nuan, is there really a path leading to the top of this mountain? Why does it feel like the further we go, the more eerie the atmosphere becomes. It's really making me feel a little creepy."

When Wen Nuan heard her master's question, she did not pause for a moment, and she did not even raise her head to look around at the increasingly gloomy environment.

She just slightly turned sideways, revealing a smile as bright and vibrant as a blooming spring flower, like a ray of light illuminating the slightly dim space around her.

Then, in a clear and melodious voice, as charming as a yellow oriole escaping a valley, he replied, "Master, sir, this mountain is not so easy to climb. The way up is indeed, as you feel, not easy to find. It is no exaggeration to say that there is no ready-made path for us to ascend easily and smoothly. However, Master, you do not need to worry. As the saying goes, there is always a way to the top of the mountain. As long as we have enough patience and explore carefully and slowly, we will always find a way to the top. Although this forest may seem mysterious, it also has its own unique patterns and paths. As long as we don't give up, we will definitely conquer it."

As soon as she finished speaking, Wen Nuan quickly focused all her attention on the mountain road in front of her, which was full of unknowns and dangers, as if there was an invisible tacit understanding and agreement between her and this road, and she must go all out to unravel the secrets it concealed.

At this moment, in her bright and determined eyes, the winding path hidden under the lush vegetation seemed to have become a mysterious and attractive puzzle, waiting for them to use courage and wisdom to uncover the answer, conquer it successfully, reach the top of the mountain, and explore the unknown scenery and possibilities.

After hearing Wen Nuan's words full of confidence and determination, Lin Qingxue and Lin Qingming looked at each other. In each other's eyes, they both saw a hint of recognition of the difficulties ahead, but at the same time, there was also a determination not to back down.

Neither of them asked any more questions, but they pursed their lips in tacit understanding, silently quickened their pace, and followed Wen Nuan with even greater concentration and focus.

With their eyes firmly fixed on the front, they marched forward step by step towards the unknown direction of the mountain top, as if in their hearts they had already foreseen the magnificent scenery and infinite possibilities at the top of the mountain, and were ready to meet all challenges.

Under Wen Nuan's guidance, the brother and sister climbed up the mountain with difficulty. Along the way, thorns were like sharp hidden weapons, everywhere, and they almost tripped Lin Qingming and Lin Qingxue several times. The thorns penetrated their clothes and gently scratched their skin, causing a tingling sensation.

But they just frowned, dusted themselves off, and showed no intention of retreating.

Their eyes revealed a kind of determination and perseverance, as if the difficulties and obstacles along the way were just a small test of their determination, and their goals, the scenery on the top of the mountain and their vision of the future were like shining lights ahead, guiding them to keep moving forward.

Finally, after a difficult climb, they reached a relatively flat area on the outskirts.

Standing here and gazing into the distance, one can overlook part of the mountain. Looking at the vast scene before him, Lin Qingxue felt as if a flame was burning in his heart, and he had already begun to outline a grand blueprint for the future in his mind.

She and Lin Qingming stood side by side, pointing their fingers in different directions, discussing enthusiastically where to start reclaiming this barren land first, where the soil and climatic conditions were suitable for planting tea and fruit trees so that they could harvest abundant fruits and high-quality tea in the future, and where the terrain was flat and there was sufficient water to build chicken coops and duck houses, develop poultry farming, and provide rich material support for life on the mountain.

In the following time, Lin Qingming fully demonstrated his outstanding organizational and leadership skills. He organized the villagers of Linjia Village in an orderly manner to carry out the preliminary remediation and construction work on the barren mountain, and divided the tasks in a detailed and reasonable manner.

He arranged some strong, hardworking villagers to be responsible for removing the overgrown weeds on the barren hills. The weeds grew densely, like a green ocean. It was not easy to clean them up, but the villagers had no complaints. They waved their hoes and sickles and worked hard.

At the same time, another group of villagers concentrated on cutting down the trees that were scattered in a disorderly manner on the mountain. Some of those trees were tall and thick, and it took several people to work together to cut them down. Then they transported the cut trees to designated locations and stacked them neatly for subsequent use.

At the same time, Lin Qingran took on the responsibility of recruiting trustworthy craftsmen. He worked tirelessly to travel between villages and towns, inquiring about the news of craftsmen with superb skills and good reputation.

Finally, he found a group of suitable craftsmen. These craftsmen brought their tools and came to the edge and foot of the barren mountain with confidence, ready to use their skills to build warm and comfortable wooden houses and create a warm home for the people who would live here in the future.

On the tenth morning after Wenshui left, he finally returned, exhausted from the journey.

Before he had time to rest, he received a new order from Lin Qingxue - to go with Wenquan to shelter the beggars.

Lin Qingxue is kind-hearted. She is well aware of the hardships and helplessness of the beggars' lives, so she made up her mind that no matter how old or how healthy these beggars are, as long as they are willing to come, she will accept them all and give them a chance to start a new life.

So, Wenshui and Wenquan did not delay at all and set out on their search journey without stopping. They walked through one town after another, carefully looking for those who needed help in the streets and alleys, and conveyed Lin Qingxue's kindness and invitation to them.

Day after day, time flies. With the concerted efforts of everyone, the once desolate and sparsely populated mountains gradually regained vitality.

The forest, which was once silent with only the sounds of wind and birdsong, is now filled with laughter and the sounds of labor.

It is no longer a deserted wilderness, but has gradually evolved into the paradise that beggars dream of, and a warm and hopeful home in their hearts.

Lin Qingming personally led the villagers of Linjia Village to work hard. They were not afraid of the scorching sun or the invasion of wind and rain. After ten days of hard work, they finally successfully completed the cleanup of the outer area of ​​the barren mountain.

Looking at the brand new, neat and orderly scene before them, everyone's faces were filled with joy and pride, but they did not dare to slack off in the slightest, knowing that this was just the beginning, and then they threw themselves into the arduous task of reclaiming wasteland without hesitation.

While Lin Qingming was leading the villagers to work hard and sweating outside the barren mountain, Lin Qingran on the other side was also not idle.

He shuttled through the bustling and crowded flower and bird market in the imperial city, which brought together exotic flowers and plants, rare birds and animals, and various agricultural supplies from all over the world. The variety of goods was so dazzling that it was hard to take in.

But Lin Qingran was not fooled by these prosperous scenes. He had a clear goal in mind, which was to carefully select various high-quality tea trees and fruit tree seedlings to lay a solid foundation for the future development of the barren mountain.

He visited shops one by one, carefully observing the growth of each sapling, whether its root system was well-developed, and whether its branches and leaves were lush. He also had in-depth conversations with the shop owners to understand the variety characteristics, planting methods and maintenance points of these saplings.

After several days of tireless visits and investigations, as well as many rounds of meticulous comparisons and weighing, we finally managed to successfully reserve a large number of high-quality saplings from a well-known and highly acclaimed fruit tree shop.

These saplings are like seeds of hope, carrying everyone's beautiful vision for the future of the barren mountain.

When the outskirts of the desolate mountain were completely cleared, the villagers were all enthusiastic and motivated, like a burning flame, and devoted themselves wholeheartedly to the craze of reclaiming the wasteland.

They waved the farm tools in their hands, turning the soil with hoes one by one, breaking up the hard clods of soil, making the soil loose and fertile, and preparing for the upcoming planting of saplings and crops.

Everyone is working hard on this land with expectations for the future. Their laughter and the sounds of their labor are intertwined, forming a picture full of vitality and vigor.

In this scene of intense labor, Lin Qingran personally led a team of skilled craftsmen carefully selected by him to the foot of the mountain.

Each of these craftsmen is highly skilled and experienced. They brought their own tools and materials and quickly started building the wooden house.

They have clear division of labor. Some are responsible for cutting wood, some are responsible for processing wood, some are responsible for building frames, and some are responsible for installing doors and windows. Every link is carried out in an orderly, rigorous and meticulous manner.

With everyone working together and fighting day and night, this originally desolate, lonely and lifeless mountain has gradually undergone earth-shaking changes.

At the same time, Lin Qingxue did not forget the beggars who needed help. She arranged for Wen Nuan to take the Lin Xiaoshan brothers to nearby towns to find suitable beggars to adopt.

After several days of hard work, warm water and hot springs ran around tirelessly, leaving no possible corner untouched.

They went deep into the poor neighborhoods of the town, the corners of the market, and the abandoned temples and dilapidated houses, looking for homeless and displaced beggars.

Finally, they successfully brought back dozens of young beggars and some old beggars.

When Lin Qingxue saw these poor children with her own eyes, she couldn't help but feel a strong sense of pity in her heart.

They were all dressed in rags, with patches on their clothes, as if they were traces of time and suffering. Some parts of their clothes were even so tattered that they could barely cover their bodies, and they were shivering in the cold wind.

And those pairs of clear eyes filled with confusion and expectation looked straight at Lin Qingxue, as if silently telling the suffering and hardships they had experienced, which made people feel unbearable.

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