A reborn mother longs for her daughter's happiness.

Chapter 187 The Fruit and Vegetable Store Owner's "Disaster Relief"

In a remote little county, a major event recently occurred. This place, which had previously enjoyed favorable weather, was suddenly hit by an unusually heavy rainstorm. The floodwaters, like a runaway horse, washed away roads, submerged farmland, and cut off all contact with the outside world. This plunged the entire county into crisis, with shortages of supplies, especially fresh vegetables and fruits, which became scarce commodities.

In this disaster, one person became a "hero" in everyone's eyes: Liu Xuan, the owner of a chain fruit and vegetable store. Liu Xuan is tall and thin, with neat short hair. When he smiles, his eyes narrow into slits, making him look like a friendly older brother next door. His biggest hobby is researching various methods for preserving fruits and vegetables. He always speaks with a touch of humor, and the store's employees all adore him.

As soon as the floodwaters receded, Liu Xuan couldn't sit still. Looking at the mountain of fruits and vegetables piled up in the shop, he began to worry: "It would be such a waste to let all this good stuff rot in the shop. Besides, the villagers must be short of food right now, so I have to find a way to get these vegetables out." So, he immediately gathered the dozens of employees in the shop for an emergency meeting.

"Brothers and sisters!" Liu Xuan shouted, standing on the table. "Our county is in big trouble right now, and the villagers are starving. As fruit and vegetable shop owners, we can't just stand by and do nothing. I've decided that we'll take these vegetables and deliver supplies to everyone!"

The employees were stunned when they heard this. After a while, a young man named Xiao Li stepped forward, scratched his head and said, "Boss, I know you mean well, but the roads have been washed away. How are we going to deliver it? And who knows how dangerous it is outside."

Liu Xuan jumped off the table, patted Xiao Li on the shoulder, and said with a smile, "Xiao Li, you're wrong about that. If we don't do something because it's dangerous, what can we accomplish in this world? Think about it, if we encounter difficulties and others think the same way, how desperate would we be? As for the road problem, there are always more solutions than problems! We'll drive the truck and slowly find the road; we'll eventually find it."

Xiao Li hesitated after hearing this: "But boss, we'll lose a lot of money this time. We could make a lot of money if we sold these vegetables."

Liu Xuan rolled his eyes and said, "Money, money, money, all you ever think about is money! You can earn money again, but a life is gone forever. Besides, we're doing a good deed, and we might even gain a lot of fans, which will definitely make our business even more prosperous!"

After some persuasion from Liu Xuan, the employees were finally convinced. Everyone expressed their willingness to go with their boss to deliver vegetables. So, they began to prepare busily, loading vegetables and fruits into the truck, and also bringing some basic tools and first-aid supplies.

Early the next morning, Liu Xuan led his employees on their journey. The truck bumped and jolted along the potholed roads, like a small boat sailing through stormy seas. Along the way, they saw many scenes of flood damage: collapsed houses, uprooted trees, and devastated farmland. The employees' spirits soared, but Liu Xuan maintained his optimism, occasionally telling a joke to cheer them up.

"Hey, look over there!" Liu Xuan suddenly pointed to a big tree by the roadside and said, "That tree looks just like a person dancing. Maybe it got too excited by the flood and couldn't help but start dancing."

The employees looked in the direction he was pointing and couldn't help but laugh. The tense atmosphere immediately eased considerably.

After several hours of arduous trekking, they finally arrived at a severely affected village. Most of the houses in the village had been destroyed by the flood, and the villagers were crammed into makeshift tents, their faces etched with exhaustion and despair. When they saw Liu Xuan's truck, their eyes lit up with surprise and joy.

"Great! Someone has come to deliver supplies!" a villager shouted excitedly.

The villagers gathered around, and Liu Xuan and his employees immediately got to work. They distributed vegetables and fruits to the villagers and patiently inquired about their needs.

"Grandpa, take these vegetables and cook a nice meal for your family when you get home," Liu Xuan said with a smile, handing a bag of vegetables to an elderly man with white hair.

The old man took the vegetables, his eyes filled with tears, and said excitedly, "Thank you so much! You are such kind people! We have been starving these past few days, and we are so grateful to you."

Liu Xuan waved his hand and said, "Grandpa, please don't say that. We're all family, it's only right that we help each other. If you need anything else, just let us know."

Just then, a little girl ran over, tugged at Liu Xuan's clothes, and said, "Uncle, I want to eat an apple."

Liu Xuan squatted down, took a big, red apple from the car, and handed it to her, saying, "Little friend, here you go. This apple is very sweet, eat it quickly."

The little girl took the apple and smiled happily: "Thank you, Uncle, you're so kind!"

Seeing the smiles on the villagers' faces, Liu Xuan and his employees felt that their hard work along the way had been worthwhile. They worked in the village all day, and only prepared to leave when the sun was about to set.

Just as they were about to get on the bus, a villager suddenly ran over, holding a basket of eggs, and said, "You've done so much for us, we have nothing to repay you with. These are eggs from our own chickens, take them and eat them on the road."

Liu Xuan quickly declined, "Sir, this won't do. We're here to help everyone, not to ask for things. Please keep the eggs for yourself."

The villagers insisted on giving it to him, saying, "If you don't accept it, you're looking down on us. You must accept this small token of our appreciation."

Liu Xuan couldn't refuse him, so he accepted the eggs. He said gratefully, "Grandpa, thank you. We appreciate your kindness. If you encounter any difficulties in the future, please feel free to contact us."

After leaving the village, Liu Xuan and his employees went to several other disaster-stricken areas. At each location, they received a warm welcome and expressed their gratitude to the villagers. This strengthened their resolve to continue delivering vegetables.

However, the delivery process wasn't always smooth sailing. One time, their truck got stuck in a muddy ditch on a muddy road and couldn't get out. Liu Xuan and his employees got out of the truck and were dumbfounded.

"What should we do, boss?" Xiao Li said anxiously.

Liu Xuan circled the truck a few times, then his eyes lit up and he said, "I have an idea! Let's find some branches and stones, put them under the wheels, and then push the truck together. Maybe we can get it out of there."

So, following Liu Xuan's suggestion, everyone searched everywhere for branches and stones. After searching for a long time, they finally found enough. They placed the branches and stones under the wheels and then chanted together, "One, two, three, push! One, two, three, push!"

After much effort, the truck finally drove out of the mud pit. The employees were all panting, but their faces were beaming with the joy of victory.

"Haha, I told you there's always a way!" Liu Xuan said with a smile. "As long as we are united, there is no difficulty we cannot overcome."

In the following days, Liu Xuan and his employees continued their work in various disaster-stricken areas. Their story became known to more and more people, and local media reported on them. Suddenly, Liu Xuan became a celebrity throughout the county, and everyone called him the "most beautiful fruit and vegetable shop owner."

As time passed, the floodwaters receded, and the roads were slowly repaired. Liu Xuan and his employees' vegetable delivery operation was nearing its end. On the way back from their last delivery, Liu Xuan looked at his tired but accomplished employees and said with emotion, "This experience taught me a valuable lesson. Money is important, but more important than money is the care and help between people. When we lend a helping hand to others, we also gain happiness and satisfaction. I hope everyone will remember this in the future, and maintain a kind heart no matter what difficulties we encounter."

The employees all nodded in agreement. They knew that this food delivery operation not only helped the disaster-stricken people, but also helped them grow a lot.

Back at his shop, Liu Xuan found business booming. It turned out many people had come specifically to patronize his fruit and vegetable store after hearing about his good deeds. Looking at the busy scene, Liu Xuan smiled and said to his employees, "You see, doing good deeds really does bring good results! Our efforts not only helped others but also benefited our business. From now on, we must continue to pass on this kindness!"

Since then, Liu Xuan and his chain of fruit and vegetable stores have become a bright spot in this small county. They not only provide fresh fruits and vegetables to everyone, but also frequently organize various public welfare activities to help those in need. Liu Xuan's story has spread throughout the county, inspiring more people to care for others and dedicate their love.