Xushu and Li Xiurong hurried toward the village office. Even before they reached the gate, they could hear the sounds of laughter and cheerful chatter spilling out from within.
As they stepped into the main hall, they saw that quite a crowd had already gathered. People were seated in small groups, with plates of sunflower seeds and peanuts scattered across the tables. They were snacking contentedly while chatting animatedly about various topics—some sharing interesting anecdotes about their year's harvest, others discussing their plans for purchasing New Year supplies. The atmosphere was lively and spirited.
Seeing Xushu and Li Xiurong enter, the noisy hall fell silent instantly, and everyone’s eyes turned toward them. Xu Feng stood up from the crowd, his face beaming with a smile. "Xushu and Xiurong are here; now everyone is accounted for. Alright, let’s set aside the small talk and get the meeting started." He clapped his hands, signaling everyone to focus. "The first order of business today is to have a good discussion about how our village should develop next year."
Chapter 100