【Sweetheart Lover】

Chapter 293 Participation in Community Activities

At night, the stars are twinkling. The family members sit in the yard, enjoying the rare tranquility. Lin Yanan leans on Ruan Jianan's shoulder and whispers, "Fortunately, there are no major conflicts in our family." Ruan Jianan holds her hand and says, "Yes, only when the family members understand and tolerate each other can they live in harmony." The breeze blows by, bringing a hint of coolness and taking away the worries in people's hearts. After going through the storm, this family is more united and warmer.

The days passed peacefully like flowing water, and soon a sunny weekend arrived, and a lively event was organized in the community.

In the early morning, the sun shone through the thin clouds and fell on the small square of the community. Lin Yanan got up early and was ready to participate in this community event with great anticipation. She was wearing a light sportswear and her hair was tied into a refreshing ponytail. She looked energetic.

When we arrived at the small square, it was already crowded with people. Colorful balloons were floating in the air, and cheerful music was playing one after another. Lin Yanan's eyes were shining with excitement, and she looked around curiously.

"Hey, over here!" a crisp voice came. Lin Yanan looked in the direction of the voice and saw a young girl waving at her with a warm smile on her face. Lin Yanan walked over quickly and the girl took the initiative to extend her hand: "Hello, my name is Xiaoyan, and from now on we will be partners who contribute to the community together!" Lin Yanan smiled and held her hand, feeling the warmth of the other's palm.

The activity started, and the first task was to clean the weeds in the community garden. Lin Yanan bent down, grabbed the weeds tightly with both hands, and pulled them hard, and beads of sweat appeared on her forehead. She raised her head and wiped the sweat with her arm, and happened to see Xiaoyan making faces at her, and Lin Yanan couldn't help laughing.

"Oh, this weed is so stubborn, just like a naughty child, it refuses to leave." Xiaoyan complained while twisting her body exaggeratedly, making everyone laugh.

At this time, Aunt Li, who lived next door to Lin Yanan, came over with a few bottles of water in her hands and said with a smile: "Children, you have worked hard, come and have some water." Lin Yanan took the water and said gratefully: "Thank you, Aunt Li, you are so thoughtful." Aunt Li waved her hand: "What's the big deal, we are all doing this for the good of the community."

With everyone's efforts, the garden soon became tidy and clean. The next step was to paint the community cultural wall. Lin Yanan picked up the brush and carefully sketched the pattern. Her eyes were focused and firm, and the corners of her mouth were slightly raised, as if she was creating a great work.

"Wow, Lin Yanan, you paint so well, just like a professional painter!" Xiaoyan praised from the side. Lin Yanan smiled embarrassedly: "How can it be so exaggerated, I just paint casually."

At this time, an old man nearby came over, looked at the paintings on the wall, and gave a thumbs up: "Little girls, you are great! With this cultural wall, our community has become more vibrant!"

At noon, everyone sat together and ate a simple box lunch. Lin Yanan sat on the grass, eating the food with a satisfied smile on her face.

“Although this lunch box is simple, it tastes especially delicious when I eat it with everyone,” said Lin Yanan.

Xiaoyan's mouth was full, and she said incoherently: "Yes, yes, I can eat three boxes!"

Brother Zhang, who lived opposite Lin Yanan, said with a smile: "Sister Xiaoyan, don't eat too much, you still have to work in the afternoon!" Everyone laughed.

The afternoon activity was to organize community children to play games. Lin Yanan and Xiaoyan held hands and led the children to play "Eagle Catches Chickens". Lin Yanan played the role of mother hen, opening her arms to protect the chicks behind her.

When the "eagle" swooped over, Lin Yanan shouted nervously: "Children, be careful!" Her face was full of concern and nervousness.

The children's cheerful laughter echoed in the community, and Lin Yanan and Xiaoyan seemed to have returned to their childhood.

After a day of activities, Lin Yanan and Xiaoyan have become good friends who can talk about anything. They walked side by side on the way home, the afterglow of the setting sun shining on them, casting long shadows.

"I am so happy today. I met you, a good friend, and you have done so many meaningful things for the community." Lin Yanan said.

Xiaoyan smiled and said, "In the future, we will participate in more activities together to make our community better and better!"

As they were talking, Grandma Wang came towards them, carrying a basket of fruit. She smiled and said to Lin Yanan and Xiaoyan, "Kids, you've worked hard today. These are fruits that grandma grows herself. Take them back and try them." Lin Yanan and Xiaoyan quickly thanked her.

Lin Yanan nodded vigorously, her heart full of anticipation for the future.