Wei Chengzong didn't give Jiang Qinyu much to think about, and came to Dingshui Village again that afternoon.

This time, Wei Chengzong came directly to visit Jiang Qinyu.

"Lord Wei?" Jiang Qinyu opened the door and saw Wei Chengzong standing outside with several yamen runners. She exclaimed in surprise.

Wei Chengzong bowed with his hands clasped, "Please forgive my sudden visit, Madam."

"Please come in quickly," Jiang Qinyu said. Although she didn't know why he had come, she couldn't let him stand outside. "My humble abode is simple, please don't mind, Lord Wei."

After entering the courtyard, Wei Chengzong discreetly surveyed the small space. Seeing that it was small but complete, he could roughly guess what kind of person Jiang Qinyu was in real life.

This gave him more confidence in his next request.

Jiang Qinyu led Wei Chengzhong to sit on the stone bench in the courtyard, then went to the kitchen to brew a pot of fruit and flower tea before sitting down herself.

"This was made from flowers and fruits I picked in the mountains last summer. I wonder if Lord Wei will be able to get used to it," Jiang Qinyu said casually as she poured Wei Chengzhong a cup of tea.

She certainly has good tea in her system, but it's not suitable for an ordinary farmhouse.

Wei Chengzong took a sip of tea, originally out of courtesy, but to his surprise, the tea was not only sweet and fragrant but also had an endless aftertaste, so he couldn't help but drink a few more sips.

"You're too kind, Madam. This tea is excellent." Wei Chengzong drank half a cup of tea in one gulp before stopping, and sincerely praised it.

If it weren't for the fact that drinking it all in one go would seem incredibly rude, he could definitely have finished the whole glass in one gulp and then asked for another.

Jiang Qinyu didn't dwell on the matter, saying, "As long as Lord Wei thinks he can drink, that's fine."

Wei Chengzong also had important business to discuss with Jiang Qinyu, so he quickly explained his purpose.

"It is said that the irrigation canal in Dingshui Village was planned and built by Madam? And the underground river in the mountains was also discovered by Madam and her team? And the water from the underground river was dug out by Madam using explosives similar to thunderbolts?"

His series of questions actually conveyed only one meaning: Jiang Qinyu led the people of Dingshui Village to find water and divert it for use.

Jiang Qinyu pursed her lips, smiled faintly and nodded, "Yes, but not entirely. It's all thanks to everyone in the village."

If she hadn't been caught out by a bug in the system, how could she have found the water source so easily? Moreover, the construction of the irrigation canals and other things was all done by the villagers; she was only responsible for directional blasting to bring out the water from the underground river.

Wei Chengzong nodded. "I have come here today hoping that you, Madam, can help the people of Yongshan County find more water sources so that they can grow high-yield crops such as sweet potatoes."

Yesterday he learned why the people of Dingshui Village could live like they were in a paradise: because there was water and high-yield crops, and not lacking food and drink was the most basic wish of the people. Dingshui Village has now achieved that.

Jiang Qinyu was a little confused when she heard this. How did the matter end up on her again?

“I know that you are in a difficult position, but the fact that you were able to find a water source like the underground river shows that you know how to find water. I beg you to have pity on the people of Yongshan County and help them this once.”

Wei Chengzong suddenly stood up, cupped his hands and bowed to Jiang Qinyu, saying, "This humble official will certainly not let Madam suffer any loss. In the next five years, half a percent of the profits produced in Yongshan County will belong to Madam."

Jiang Qinyu: "..." This seems like a bit too much. Should she agree? Or agree? Or agree?

Five years! Over the next five years, half of the produce from the entire Yongshan County will belong to her. That's an enormous income!

Remembering that Lu Yanzheng had said the same thing to her, Jiang Qinyu looked at Wei Chengzhong with suspicion, "Did my general say something to Lord Wei?"

Wei Chengzong paused for a moment, then shook his head, "I haven't received a reply from the general yet."

Jiang Qinyu fell silent.

Officials are indeed not to be underestimated; look how well they understand people's hearts!

In fact, Jiang Qinyu was right. The reason Wei Chengzhong made this offer was that he didn't want people to help for free, and for a woman, continuous benefits are the most desirable.

Most importantly, as the magistrate of Yongshan County, Wei Chengzong did indeed have the ability to withhold this half-percent of the profits.

Of course, he would discuss all of this with Lu Yanzheng, but he believed that given Lu Yanzheng's character, he would definitely agree to the terms for the sake of the people of Yongshan County.

Jiang Qinyu pondered for a moment and then nodded, "I can help find a water source, but let me make this clear beforehand: if I can't find one, don't blame me."

“Of course. Whether or not enough water has been found for the people’s livelihood and irrigation, Madam has already gone to great lengths. I will still present a generous gift to thank Madam for her willingness to help,” Wei Chengzhong said immediately.

With those words from him, Jiang Qinyu had nothing left to worry about.

After unlocking the entire second floor, she had several more water taps in her space. Moreover, she could find many things on the second floor that could replace the plastic hoses. She just needed to subdivide the space further and connect more branches to create several more places with the same water source as Dingshui Village.

Fortunately, the tap water in her space was unlimited, otherwise she really wouldn't have dared to do that.

...

In order to plant the sweet potatoes before Liu Ruyi arrived in Yongshan County, Jiang Qinyu, under the protection of people sent by Wei Chengzong, went to various places in Yongshan County to find water sources the next day.

In order not to expose herself, Jiang Qinyu either had people continue to dig the well deeper and then throw a section of plastic hose into the well, or she had to dig the pond where there was still some silt to be seen deeper and wider, and then put another section of hose in the same way.

In addition, Jiang Qinyu also led people into the mountains to search for water sources.

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