Language Point 18

... I had finally reaped the benefits of all that hard work. (Para.7)
Meaning: ... I gained the good things that happened as a result of all that hard work at last.
reap: vt. get sth. as a reward; cut and gather(a crop or grain)
We say: reap a profit; reap a reward; reap wheat
benefit: n. profit; good effect
He told me that he got no personal benefit from the business. 他告诉我他个人没有从这笔生意中得到任何好处。
He felt that he got much benefit from conversations with foreigners. 他觉得自己通过与外国人交谈收益匪浅。