Shenxi hasn't been idle these past few days. Besides instructing his subordinates on what to do, he's been leading several technicians skilled in investigating water veins to explore the water veins in and around the county.

See where we can drill a well and roughly how deep the water is.

The technicians initially thought the leader was just observing, but little did they know he was an expert.

An expert can tell a lot just by showing their hand.

Shenxi's professionalism impressed the group.

Five locations were marked out in total, and it is hoped that deep well water can be found there.

That day, Zhou Ren entered, led by a messenger, his face beaming.

"Sir, a well-drilling machine has been completed."

They didn't even bother with formalities, just kept laughing.

"Has it been tested yet?"

Shenxi was taken aback. A week was already tight enough, but it was done in six days.

"We tested it, and water came out at the first circled spot."

"Okay, how deep did you drill before the water broke?"

"Fifty meters, it took two whole days to shoot it out."

Chenxi was overjoyed. In other words, excluding the two days for drilling the well, the drilling machine was made in just four days. That was incredibly fast!

Shenxi admired Zhou Ren even more.

With high professional skills and strong organizational abilities, he began building a dedicated team in the forest to develop various instruments.

When we arrived at the deep well where water was flowing, the drilling machine had already been pulled out and placed beside it.

The workers are cleaning up the surrounding area, busy cleaning and reinforcing the well.

Many people gathered around, curious and happy.

After the announcement that the commander had arrived was made, everyone stepped back and made way for him.

They all shouted, "Greetings, Commander! You've worked hard, Commander!"

"Hello comrades, you've worked hard!"

Chenxi waved his hand and shouted solemnly.

This slogan had been printed by Song Zhen and was found in every street and alley. The common people who were going to work had to at least recognize these characters before they could start working.

When Shenxi heard this, he chuckled and said, "No more fancy tricks!"

Song Zhen replied very seriously: "The people need to have great respect and love for their leaders in order to be well managed."

In such chaotic times, effective management is crucial.

Shenxi simply smiled and did not object. People living in this era have their own rules for survival.

Changing one's mindset also requires a step-by-step process.

The people who had been hired to dig the well stopped what they were doing and bowed to Chenxi.

Chenxi waved them off, telling them to go about their business and not to delay the use of the well.

After the well is reinforced and allowed to settle for a period of time until the water is completely clear, it should be disinfected and tested for water quality before it can be drunk.

Chenxi glanced at the well. The soil here was relatively soft, so drilling the well was quick. It would be much slower in hard soil.

"How much water has come out?"

Zhou Ren immediately replied, "The water level has already risen by more than two meters."

Chenxi nodded. The water level was already over two meters at the beginning, which was quite good.

Chenxi instructed his men to keep an eye on the well, as the water there was not to be used for the time being; it would be opened for use once it was ready again.

Shenxi happily returned to the mansion amidst everyone's admiring and respectful gazes.

Zhou Ren was repeatedly praised, and the usually composed Zhou Ren blushed. He was partly excited because his superior had praised him, and partly a little shy—even the most composed person would be afraid of being praised repeatedly by their superior!

After Chen Xi sat down, she said gently to Zhou Ren, "Sit down!"

Zhou Ren rubbed his hands together, feeling somewhat awkward: "I'll remain standing."

Unlike the others, he was quite relaxed when discussing matters with Shen Xi for extended periods.

Zhou Ren is a technically skilled person. Apart from taking orders from Shen Xi, he spends the rest of his time doing scientific research.

Shenxi didn't force her; she'd get used to it.

"Next, we studied how to make well drilling machines, and then made the others as well."

"yes."

"If you need anything, just ask my eighth uncle."

"I understand."

"You don't need to go to the well drilling yourself. There are specialized well drilling teams. You just need to focus on the research and development!"

"Yes, sir! I will certainly serve you well!"

Looking at Zhou Ren, who was still dressed in tattered clothes, Shen Xi said, "I'll have Yingxue find someone to make you some clothes later."

Zhou Ren immediately waved his hand: "Commander, no need, I have other clothes to wear."

Shen Xi explained gently, "You are my person, you can't always dress like this, otherwise people will think I'm mistreating the people around me."

Zhou Ren stammered, "Who dares to say that the commander has mistreated those around him?"

Di Yingxue glared at Zhou Ren from the side: "In the future, many more people will come to rely on the leader. As soon as they see that the people around the leader are dressed poorly, they will think whatever the leader wants.

Zhou Ren immediately nodded in agreement: "Thank you, Chief, I'll take it!"

We can't let the leader be talked about.

After Zhou Ren left, Chen Xi laughed out loud: "My Yingxue is getting more and more amazing. She truly deserves to be my bedmate!"

Di Yingxue said coquettishly, "Chief, you're being inappropriate again."

Di Yingxue's son and Shenxi's younger brother were raised together in the same courtyard, with dedicated caregivers, so that Di Yingxue would have time to deal with Shenxi's affairs.

Often, when it gets late from summarizing and planning, I end up staying overnight in Shenxi.

She wanted to sleep in another room, but Chenxi always told her not to bother, as the bed was big enough for several people to lie in.

Besides, sometimes we need to discuss things together before going to bed, and sometimes we even fall asleep while discussing them.

That's where your bedmate is!

Knowing when to stop, Chen Xi chuckled and put her arm around Di Yingxue's shoulder: "Sister Yingxue, thank you for taking care of me!"

Although Di Yingxue was her subordinate, she felt closer to Chen Xi than to her own sister!

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