Chapter 507: Fortunately, after all the hardships, there is happiness
She took a deep breath and tried to force out a slightly relieved smile. Although her voice was still a little hoarse from crying, it was firm:
"That's right, why do you have to dwell on those unhappy things?"
She turned her head slightly and slowly scanned the furnishings in the house. The warm yellow light sprinkled on the table full of sumptuous New Year's Eve dinner.
The steaming dishes exude an enticing aroma, including the auspicious braised carp. The carefully placed shredded green onions, ginger and garlic on the fish exude a rich, complex aroma when stimulated by the hot oil.
There is also a plate of glossy sweet and sour pork ribs, each piece is covered with thick sauce. When you take a bite, the sweet and sour taste spreads instantly in your mouth, making you feel very satisfied.
Then he looked at Wang Jianguo and Zhao Shuzhuo beside him. These two partners who had supported each other in difficult times were now looking at him with concern.
"Although our current life is not as good as those of the rich and powerful, it is still enjoyable."
He Yushui's eyes gradually lit up, and she patted the table gently, as if to cheer herself up.
"We have food and drink, we care about each other, and we can get through difficulties together. That's enough."
At this point, she picked up the wine glass in front of her, raised it high, drew a graceful arc in the air with her arm, and a confident smile bloomed on her face:
"Cheers to a better life in the future!"
The wine glass sparkled with crystal light under the light, as if carrying her full expectations for the future.
Wang Jianguo was originally immersed in the sadness of memories, his brows slightly furrowed, and his eyes revealed a bit of loneliness.
Hearing He Yushui's words, he felt like he was illuminated by a ray of light, and the haze in his heart instantly dissipated.
He straightened his back, sat up straight, and picked up the wine glass in a neat and efficient manner.
Looking at the clear wine in the glass, he seemed to see the infinite possibilities of future life. The corners of his mouth turned up, revealing a hopeful smile. He raised the glass in a loud voice and said:
"Yes, Yu Shui is right! The sufferings of the past are gone, and we cannot let them hold us back."
His eyes became firm and focused, and he glanced at He Yushui and Zhao Shuzhuo in turn, his eyes full of determination to fight side by side in the future:
"We have hands and feet, as well as the friendship and experience we have accumulated along the way. As long as we work together, what difficulties can't be overcome? The days ahead will definitely get better and better!"
After that, he raised his glass higher and motioned to the two of them.
Zhao Shuzhuo was moved and relieved as he watched the scene. He quickly picked up the wine glass and stood up. His tall figure looked even more upright under the light.
He Yushui slowly raised her hand, gently brushed the corners of her eyes with her fingers, and carefully wiped away the tears that were still sparkling.
It was as if he was afraid that the remaining sadness would destroy the growing festive atmosphere in the house.
She took a deep breath, raised the corners of her mouth slightly, and said in a nasal but extremely firm voice:
"That's right, why do you keep dwelling on those unhappy things? Look at us now, aren't we living a pretty good life?"
After saying this, her eyes slowly swept across every corner of the room. The warm yellow light was like a gentle embrace, enveloping everything.
The table filled with delicious food exudes an alluring charm at this moment, with the shiny and fragrant sweet and sour spare ribs neatly stacked.
Each piece is wrapped in thick sauce, sparkling with crystal luster under the light, as if telling the sweetness of life.
The steamed fish on the side exudes a light fresh fragrance, and the shredded green onions, ginger and garlic carefully placed on the fish are like a work of art, symbolizing abundance every year.
There are also the steaming dumplings, whose plump appearance seems to carry infinite expectations for the future. Every bite is the taste of home and is a symbol of reunion.
Look at Wang Jianguo and Zhao Shuzhuo who are fighting side by side with him. Although their faces show some traces of vicissitudes of life, they are also filled with satisfaction at the moment and longing for the future.
Wang Jianguo's originally furrowed brows gradually relaxed, and the haze in his eyes seemed to be blown away by a spring breeze.
He straightened his back and picked up the wine glass steadily. His movement was clean and neat, as if announcing a complete break with his past depression.
"Yes, cheers to our better future!"
His voice was loud and powerful, echoing in the house, like a clarion call to march into the future.
Zhao Shuzhuo looked at the scene in front of him, his heart filled with emotion and relief. He quickly raised his wine glass and stood up. His tall body looked even more upright under the light.
At this moment, fireworks occasionally rise into the sky outside the window, blooming into colorful patterns in the night sky, illuminating the entire house with colorful colors.
The roar of the fireworks seemed like a melody of progress played for them.
The three people's wine glasses clinked gently in the air, making a crisp and pleasant sound, as if sparks of hope were jumping.
He Yushui was the first to raise his head and drink the wine in the glass. The wine slid down his throat, and the spicy taste instantly spread on the tip of his tongue.
But for some reason, she felt extremely happy, as if every cell in her body was cheering.
It was as if this spicy wine had magical powers that dispelled the last trace of haze in my heart.
She put down the wine glass, her cheeks flushed due to the effect of alcohol, just like the peach blossoms blooming in spring, delicate and charming.
With a firmness that he had never seen before in his eyes, he began to talk about his memories:
"It has been really hard for us to get here this year. It's like crossing a river by feeling the stones. Every step is full of hardship."
As she spoke, her thoughts drifted back to the beginning of the supply and marketing cooperative, and her eyes revealed a hint of emotion.
"Take the supply and marketing cooperative for example. When it first started, it was so difficult. It was hard to find sources of goods."
"My brother Jianguo and I ran around and asked around to find some reliable suppliers."
"But when they heard that we were new and not well-known, most of them were reluctant to cooperate. Plus, we didn't have many customers."
"Sometimes there are only a few people coming into the store all day, and I get so worried that I can't sleep for several nights."
He Yushui raised his chin slightly, with a bit of pride, that was the pride of achieving success after going through hardships.
"But we didn't give up! We operated with integrity. Even if there was only one customer, we provided the best service and gradually built up our reputation."
"Look now, business is booming. This is the result of our hard work!"
Her voice became louder and louder, full of confidence in the future, as if she saw a brighter future for the supply and marketing cooperative.
Wang Jianguo and Zhao Shuzhuo listened and nodded continuously, their eyes full of praise for He Yushui and memories of the past years of struggle.
They know very well that although there will be storms along the way, as long as they work together, the future will be full of sunshine.
The fireworks outside the window are still blooming in the night sky, and the laughter and joy inside the house continue.
This New Year's Eve, they composed their own movement of struggle with hope and persistence, and strided towards a better future.