0p0 Chapter 187 Villagers’ Gratitude
Chapter 187 Villagers’ Gratitude
Hearing what Grandma Yin said, Luo Shuya quickly stood up, a smile of gratitude and humility on her face, and quickly waved her hand in response, "Oh, Grandma Yin! Please don't say that, you're just embarrassing me! The one who should toast and express gratitude is clearly me! I really want to thank you for your meticulous care and attention to Nini! So this glass of wine must be offered to you by me! I'll drink first!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Luo Shuya quickly picked up the wine glass filled with golden osmanthus wine in front of her and without hesitation extended it to Grandma Yin, gently clinking her glasses. Then, she tilted her head back and drank the fragrant, sweet and refreshing wine in the glass in one gulp.
At this time, many hospitable folks came to the table in an endless stream, toasting the guests with glasses, and laughter and joy filled the air. At the same time, the deafening sound of firecrackers resounded through the sky, and the passionate sound of gongs and drums was even more deafening, making the whole scene extremely festive.
A continuous stream of delicious dishes, each one visually appealing and fragrant, were brought to the table, making one's mouth water. Alice's eyes widened as she gazed at the table laden with rich food. She turned to look at Bai Nini beside her in surprise and asked curiously, "How long will this New Year's Eve dinner last?"
Bai Nini smiled slightly and patiently explained, "Our buffet here is different. As long as there are people here, the feast will continue! And the diners will change constantly, and the dishes are varied and not fixed! If you feel like you're full and don't want to eat anymore, we can go outside together to build snowmen, go skiing, or even set off colorful fireworks!"
After hearing this, Alice showed a conflicted look on her face. After hesitating for a moment, she said, "But... I'm a little curious about what the next dish tastes like!"
At this moment, the gentle and graceful Zhang Sulan interrupted softly, "Alice, if you want to taste the most special dish, you have to wait until the New Year's bell rings! Because there is a big dish that will not be served until midnight!"
These words were like a stone dropped into a calm lake, instantly stirring up ripples in Alice's heart. She was so excited that she couldn't wait to say to Bai Nini, "Wow! I'll definitely wait. Oh, and I'd love to drink some sweet and delicious osmanthus wine!"
Qin Nuo looked at Alice, who was already a little tipsy, and couldn't help but whispered, "Alice, although this osmanthus wine smells fragrant and tastes sweet and delicious, it is still wine after all, and it is still easy to get drunk! So you must drink less!"
However, after hearing this, Alice pouted and retorted coquettishly: "Hmph, sister-in-law hasn't said anything to me yet, when is it your turn to teach me a lesson! Right, sister-in-law? If I really get drunk, you have to take good care of me!" As she said that, she blinked playfully and looked at Bai Nini beside her with anticipation.
Seeing this, Bai Nini quickly smiled and tried to comfort Alice, her tone as gentle as if she were coaxing a child: "Alright, alright, my Alice! Of course I'll take care of you! Just drink as much as you want. If you really get drunk, we can go out and have fun playing in the snow together!"
At this moment, Andrew, who had been sitting nearby silently observing everyone, suddenly reached out and patted Qin Nuo on the shoulder, saying to him comfortingly, "Brother, don't worry too much! Alice can actually hold her liquor quite well, so this little bit of alcohol is nothing to her!"
Village Chief Lu stood in the center of the dam and shouted, "Fellow villagers, pile up the wood!" Following his command, the villagers sprang into action, and soon a mountain of wood had been piled high in the dam. Then, someone took out a match and carefully ignited the wood in several corners. Instantly, a blazing fire erupted, illuminating the entire dam.
Seeing the fire lit, everyone was instantly excited. Some, still slightly tipsy, took advantage of the alcohol to join hands and dance joyfully around the fire. Their steps were light and agile, their bodies swaying gracefully, as if dancing with the flames. Meanwhile, a group of strong young men were vigorously beating drums. The drumming was as loud as thunder, deafening, and adding to the lively atmosphere of the revelry. For a moment, the dam was filled with laughter and the passionate drumming, creating a lively and intoxicating atmosphere.
Before they knew it, it was completely dark. Just as everyone was immersed in joy, a burst of colorful lights suddenly lit up all around. These lights, like a galaxy of stars, illuminated the previously dark night with a dreamlike quality. Village Chief Lu was overwhelmed by this beautiful sight. He raised his hands high and exclaimed joyfully, "Thank you to our great country! Thank you to our kind government! This year, Yufeng Mountain finally has electricity. We no longer have to live in the dark!"
Every Lunar New Year, the migrant workers of Yufeng Mountain return home to reunite. Traditionally, every household pooled their money to host the banquet. However, this year was different: the entire cost of the banquet was covered by Shenghai Group, and the chef invited was a top chef from the Lu's Hotel! The villagers knew perfectly well that they were able to enjoy such a sumptuous and delicious feast thanks to the blessing brought by Bai Nini!
Village Chief Lu smiled and slowly began to speak again, "Everyone, this banquet in our village is so grand and lively, thanks to the contributions of many people! First of all, we would like to sincerely thank the wife of the distinguished chairman of Shenghai Group, Mrs. Luo! Her generous donation and strong support have provided a solid material guarantee for this banquet. At the same time, we must also express our special gratitude to our Nini's outstanding boyfriend, Mr. Qin Nuo, the eldest son of Shenghai Group! Not only did he come in person, but he also provided a lot of help, which made this banquet a lot more colorful! Of course, your support, Mr. Lu, was also indispensable. We villagers will always remember this friendship!"
After saying this, Village Chief Lu paused for a moment, then shouted, "Dear distinguished guests and friends who have come from afar! Although we live in a remote area, we are grateful to you! We have specially prepared some small gifts for you. These are not priceless items, but they are all the heartfelt gifts of our fellow villagers!"
As soon as Village Chief Lu finished speaking, he waved his hand gently, and several strong young men quickly stepped forward. Each of them carried a large bamboo basket on their shoulders, filled with a variety of fresh game picked from the mountains and delicious dried fruits that had been dried and processed. The aroma was so fragrant that it made people salivate.