Travel back to the 80s to farm

In the vast fields, the figures of the villagers who are working hard and busy can still be seen. Some villagers are holding sickles, bending over, and harvesting the ripe rice one by one; others are standing on ox carts, holding the reins tightly in their hands, driving the old oxen slowly forward, transporting bundles of heavy rice to the threshing ground; on the other side, Lin Jianmin has just finished his work with a harvester, leaving behind neat rows of rice stubble, and golden rice covering the ground, emitting bursts of rice fragrance under the scorching sun... What a busy and lively autumn harvest picture!

Shen Jing and Lin Yiping stood side by side in the golden rice field, working hard to move the rice harvested by the harvester to the flatbed truck next to them. Every time she lifted the heavy rice bundle, Shen Jing felt her arms ache, but she still persisted.

Finally, the flatbed truck was filled with tall rice stacks, and the two were exhausted and panting. Shen Jing wiped the sweat from her forehead and couldn't help complaining to Lin Yiping: "It would be much easier if there were a combine harvester in this era! Once the harvester passes by, the rice is directly put into bags, and we only need to take it home to dry the rice grains. It's not as hard as it is now!"

Lin Yiping listened, smiled and comforted her, "Don't worry, technology is always improving. Maybe in a few years we will be able to use combine harvesters. Then it will be easier for us farmers to farm!"

Shen Jing nodded, her heart full of anticipation. She imagined that one day in the future, she could sit by the field and watch advanced agricultural machinery automatically complete the harvesting work, without having to work so hard.

Although the rice still has to be transported manually at present, Shen Jing believes that with the development of the times, life in rural areas will definitely get better and better.

Lin Yiping smiled and said, "Xiao Jing, if you are tired, go to the shade of the trees at the edge of the field and take a rest. I will do the rest!"

Shen Jing gently waved her hand and said firmly: "No need, I want to finish these tasks with you and then go to rest."

At this moment, a hearty voice was heard: "Sister Jing, I'm here to bring you food!" It turned out that Lin Yunlei had arrived. He was holding a thermos in one hand and holding a package tightly in the other.

Lin Yunlei walked over to Shen Jing and handed her the thermos, "Sister Jing, drink some water." Then he opened the package, which contained a few steaming buns and some pickles.

"Come and eat something to replenish your energy." Lin Yunlei said with a smile.

Shen Jing and Lin Yiping came to the shade of the trees at the edge of the field and had lunch. Shen Jing took a bite of the steamed bun and sighed with satisfaction, "This steamed bun is really delicious, thank you Yunlei."

"Sister Jing, my mother just made it and asked me to bring it to you!" Lin Yunlei smiled.

After the meal, the three of them rested for a while and then continued to work. Shen Jing and Lin Yiping transported the rice to the village's threshing ground, while Lin Yunlei stayed in the field to watch over it.

The setting sun was like blood, and the afterglow was golden. After a busy day, the hard work finally paid off with the joy of harvest. Shen Jing stood in front of the rice stack, looking at the neatly stacked rice bundles, and a strong sense of satisfaction surged in her heart. She couldn't help but smile proudly, and said to herself: "Hey, these are all the empires I built with my own hands!"

Lin Yunlei, who was standing by, also laughed after hearing this: "Sister Jing, I have also contributed a lot to this country!"

Lin Yiping smiled and suggested to Shen Jing: "Xiao Jing, why don't we cover the rice with straw mats first, and then ask Erdan to come over to help thresh it tomorrow."

Shen Jing nodded happily, expressing her agreement: "Well, OK, then I'll trouble you, Yiping!"

Lin Yiping waved his hand and replied with a smile: "Hey, why are you being so polite to me!"

The two worked together to cover the rice tightly to prevent it from being eroded by dew when night fell.

After completing the task, Lin Yiping sent Shen Jing and Lin Yunlei to the gate and then went home.

As soon as she entered the house, Shen Jing slumped down on the chair like a deflated ball, too lazy to move even a finger.

"I am exhausted today, but I am still very happy to see so much rice." Shen Jing said with a smile.

"Yes, this is the result of the hard work of Sister Jing and Brother-in-law." Lin Yunlei also said with a smile.

Shen Jing winked at Lin Yunlei mischievously: "We are not married yet, why are you calling me brother-in-law now?"

Lin Yunlei rolled his eyes at her in annoyance: "It's only a matter of time!"

Teacher Zhang brought in a bowl of pork stewed with vermicelli and said, "Go wash your hands and eat!"

At night, Shen Jing lay in bed, recalling the scenes of the day. Although she was a little tired, her heart was full.

She is now looking forward to the arrival of the mechanized industrial age, when combine harvesters will be able to drive into this land and farmers will no longer have to work so hard!

The next morning, Shen Jing brought some hot sauce and fruit and walked along a bumpy dirt road to Lin Jianmin's home. This was Shen Jing's first time here. She saw an adobe house from a distance. The roof was covered with thick thatch and the walls were a little mottled. There was a fence around the house, and there were several fruit trees and some vegetables in the yard.

Walking into the yard, Shen Jing saw Lin Jianmin feeding chickens. He was wearing an old sweatshirt and had a simple smile on his face: "Shen Jing, why are you here? Please come in. The house is a little simple, don't be disgusted! Hehe..."

Shen Jing smiled and said, "It's okay, Lin Jianmin!"

Shen Jing followed Lin Jianmin into the house and looked around. Although Lin Jianmin's house was quite simple, it was tidy. The furnishings in the house were also simple, with a wooden bed, a table, and a few chairs, all of which looked quite old. There were some photos hanging on the wall, recording Lin Jianmin's life.

Then Shen Jing put the things on the table and explained her purpose: "Lin Jianmin, I want you to help us harvest rice today. Take these hot sauces and fruits first. You can come to me anytime to get the money for harvesting rice!"

Lin Jianmin evaded the question, "We are all from the same village, no need to be so polite!"

Lin Jianmin's grandfather, Lin Anzhu, came in with a dung bucket on his back and asked, "Erdan, who's here?"

Lin Jianmin responded: "Master, Shen Jing is here!"

Lin Anzhu greeted Shen Jing enthusiastically, "Shen Jing, my daughter is here, please come and sit down."

Shen Jing greeted Lin Anzhu politely, "Uncle, thank you!" and then expressed her request to Lin Jianmin again.

Lin Anzhu understood Shen Jing's intention, and he patted Lin Jianmin on the shoulder, "Erdan, since the girl asked for help, you should help her. Neighbors should help each other."

Lin Jianmin nodded and agreed to Shen Jing, "Shen Jing, I will go to play for you after breakfast!"

Shen Jing smiled happily and said, "Okay! I'll go back and cut the rice first, then spread it out for you to thresh!"

Shen Jing happily thanked Lin Andong and Lin Jianmin, and then left.