The Way of Heaven Rewards Diligence in Film and Television

In just a few days, Lin Yang, who had been practicing on scraps of wood to get a feel for the craft, could clearly feel his hand strength increasing and his hands becoming more and more steady, regardless of how well he carved them.

Strong and steady hands are essential qualities for becoming an excellent woodcarver.

If Lin Yang wants to try martial arts in the future, especially some traditional martial arts moves, the foundation he has built from learning wood carving will make it easier for him to get started.

That day, after spending the day at the wood carving workshop and having dinner, Lin Yang returned to his courtyard and saw a group of people gathered there.

Besides Master Ma and Nana, the other two tenants in the courtyard, Da Mai and Hu Youyu, were also there.

Da Mai is an online novelist who writes at night and sleeps during the day, leading a life with his days and nights reversed. He can only be seen during the day in the early morning and late evening.

Hu Youyu was similar; he was a wandering singer who performed at bars in town. He usually didn't come back until very late, and you couldn't see him in the morning, nor could you get any rest at night.

Therefore, they are usually considered missing persons. Lin Yang has been here for a few days and has met with Da Mai and Hu Youyu a few times, but this is the first time that all of them have gathered together like this.

It wasn't just the few people in the courtyard, but also Xie Xiaochun and Xie Xiaoxia, siblings, as well as the owner behind the courtyard and restaurant, Mr. Xie Zhiyao, the chief architect of tourism development in Yunmiao Village.

Xie Zhiyao graduated from a prestigious university and worked in investment in Beijing. Later, he returned to his hometown to develop tourism, hoping to lead the villagers to prosperity and enable young people to support their families without having to go out to work.

Although he is a bit of a nice guy and idealistic, it is rare that he can actually take action to help Yunmiao Village develop.

Xie Xiaochun is also a college student. He was sponsored by him to go to college. It was also influenced by him that he returned to the village to help him take care of the restaurant and the online agricultural product store.

They are all people with ideas and a down-to-earth work ethic.

"Hey, Lin Yang, we've been waiting for you! Come on over, President Xie is treating us to a late-night snack, especially to welcome you," Nana greeted Lin Yang.

Xie Xiaochun couldn't help but laugh, "It's rare to have everyone gathered here today. Lin Yang, you've only been here a few days, and you're always busy at Uncle Shun's woodcarving workshop. Are you really here to rest?"

Why did we come here? Was it really just for fun or to relax? Actually, we came to find the meaning and value of life.

Lin Yang chuckled as he walked over and sat down next to Nana: "Take Da Mai and Hu Youyu for example, aren't you busy every day? But are your lives fulfilling and meaningful?"

"Yes, that's very well said," Da Mai nodded repeatedly, as if he had met a kindred spirit.

"Meaning..." Hu Youyu, who is usually quite talkative, couldn't help but mutter to himself as he took a swig of beer.

A complex expression appeared on Master Ma's face, and Nana also seemed to be deep in thought.

"Oh dear, why are you getting sentimental?" Xie Zhiyao smiled and raised his glass, saying, "Come on, let's welcome Lin Yang first..."

Everyone raised their glasses together, and even Master Ma, who usually only drinks tea, quietly opened a can of beer.

After clinking glasses and drinking, Xie Zhiyao, who was urging everyone to have barbecue, couldn't help but laugh and said:

"I didn't expect Lin Yang to have such profound insights into life at such a young age! It seems that traveling ten thousand miles is truly better than reading ten thousand books. You must have traveled ten thousand miles in your RV trip before, right?"

"I haven't counted, but I've already traveled through more than half of the beautiful landscape of our motherland," Lin Yang said.

"Ah, that's so enviable," Da Mai couldn't help but say. "I can only dream about it; I haven't even been to many places while traveling."

"Lin Yang is rich, but even if we wanted to travel, we could only do budget travel, no, we could only wander around. It's different," Hu Youyu said.

Nana then said, "Lin Yang, why do you want to learn wood carving? I heard from Xia Xia that learning wood carving is quite boring and tedious."

"That's because he wasn't putting his heart into it. What isn't boring?" Xie Xiaochun glanced at Xie Xiaoxia beside her with annoyance.

Xie Xiaoxia, feeling somewhat unjustly caught in the crossfire, couldn't help but feel a little depressed.

Facing Xie Xiaoxia's somewhat resentful gaze, Lin Yang chuckled and said, "Wood carving is quite interesting. I only learned it out of curiosity and interest. Otherwise, would I really be here to rest, just idly wasting my days, waiting to die?"

Upon hearing Lin Yang's words, everyone instinctively looked at Master Ma.

Mr. Ma, who paused while pouring tea, seemed a little hurt: "I wasn't doing nothing; I was quietly reflecting every day. Yes, reflecting on the meaning of life."

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately felt like rolling their eyes.

"Life itself has no inherent meaning; the so-called meaning is merely something we forcibly impose upon it," Lin Yang said with a smile.

"So, do whatever you think is meaningful. Doing what you love is the greatest meaning. Just like Damai, Hu Youyu, and President Xie, being busy with what they love, or rather, busy with their dreams, makes every day fulfilling and happy."

"It's fulfilling, but I'm not that happy. Even though I'm doing what I want to do and am interested in, it's still quite disappointing that my writing isn't being recognized," Da Mai said.

"Yes! Who can understand the pain of being talented but not appreciated?" Hu Youyu couldn't help but say.

"Do you think it's possible that you simply don't have any talent?" Nana teased.

Hu Youyu was suddenly struck a blow: "Nana, even if you don't love me, don't hurt me!"

"Lin Yang, how's your wood carving coming along?" Xie Zhiyao asked Lin Yang with a smile as he drank his wine.

"Not bad! I guess I've gotten the hang of it," Lin Yang said casually with a smile.

"You got the hang of it so quickly?" Xie Zhiyao was somewhat surprised.

Xie Xiaoxia then said, "Big brother, you don't know, Lin Yang is really talented in wood carving. Even his master praised him, saying that he was born to carve wood. If he is willing to study hard for a few years, he will definitely become a master wood carver."

Upon hearing Xie Xiaoxia's words, everyone looked at Lin Yang in surprise.

"Really? Lin Yang, I didn't expect you to have such a talent for wood carving!" Xie Xiaochun exclaimed in surprise.

"I'm just... good at hands-on work," Lin Yang said with a smile.

"You're too modest! Uncle Heshun is very strict, especially when it comes to teaching his apprentices. The fact that he praised you means you've really learned very well," Xie Zhiyao couldn't help but say.

"Lin Yang, you're amazing! I wish I could be as talented at writing novels as you are at wood carving," Da Mai exclaimed in admiration.

"Practice makes perfect, and that applies to any skill. I learned wood carving quickly simply because I'm good with my hands," Lin Yang said with a shake of his head and a smile.

"This is too Versailles-esque! We have to have a drink," Hu Youyu said.

After having drinks with Lin Yang, Hu Youyu continued, "We're all so happy today, how about I sing a song for everyone? What should I sing?"

Seeing Hu Youyu take out his guitar, Lin Yang's expression changed: "Old Hu, I'm also an amateur guitar enthusiast. Could you give me some pointers sometime?"

"Sure! Let's exchange ideas," Hu Youyu said with a smile.

Singing, drinking, and chatting for a while, everyone went to rest quite late.

Back in his room, Lin Yang went online to learn some basic music theory before going to sleep.

I'll be staying in Yunmiao Village for a while. Besides learning wood carving, with the Heavenly Rewards Diligence system, I should naturally take the opportunity to learn more skills.

Moreover, during a casual chat at dinner that evening, Xie Xiaochun mentioned that room number six had already been booked, and Xu Hongdou should be arriving soon. The plot was about to begin, and life in Yunmiao Village would become increasingly interesting.