A tractor sat idle there, roaring with a powerful surge, surrounded by a gathering of adults and children.
Women grabbed their bags and poured corn kernels into the hopper of the tractor.
Everyone, as if by an unspoken agreement, fixed their gaze on the machine in front of the tractor.
Normally chattering children fell into an unusual silence, leaving only the thundering sound of machinery.
Soon enough, 'Burning Rice Sticks' were extruded from the machine, sending faint whiffs of aroma into the air.
The snack-loving kids immediately let out a burst of joyful cries.
The women expertly wound the Burning Rice Sticks into bundles, then handed them out to the children.
The children held the Burning Rice Sticks in their mouths, making crunching noises, creating a beautiful, lively scene.
Standing by her side, Xue Yuantong muttered, "How wonderful!"
She used to do the same when she was young.
Xue Yuantong didn't join the crowd; she and Jiang Ning quietly walked by.
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