Li Miaomiao admires Accountant Wu's decisiveness and decision-making ability.
She knew what was going to happen next, so she knew that this was the most correct choice. This way she could preserve part of the harvest and at least prevent so many people from starving to death like in the book.
"But, sister-in-law, what if it rains? We have so many rice seedlings. If we don't take care of them, it will be a huge loss. As long as it rains, all the problems will be solved. We won't have to waste so many rice seedlings. These will be food in the future."
"But look, it hasn't rained in such a long time? You understand this principle. Accountant Wu is such a shrewd person, doesn't he understand why he made such a decision?"
Pei Guoqiang fell silent after hearing this. Of course he knew what kind of person Accountant Wu was, and Accountant Wu was a very cautious person. The fact that he could take such a risky decision showed that the situation was too bleak.
"I'm not in the village right now. Accountant Wu must have considered these matters more thoroughly. I'm just helping him pass on a message. Sister-in-law, IU understands what you said and will tell Accountant Wu the truth."
Li Miaomiao nodded. "The weather this year has been unusual. I think Accountant Wu made the right decision. Let alone the long-term effects of rain, whether it will actually rain or not, it's hard to say how long the water in the river can hold out. In my opinion, it's best not only to do these things, but also to store some water at home. Don't wait until the river dries up. By then, even if there's still spring water in the mountains, it won't be easy to find and carry it back."
The water in the village is not used by Fanglin Village alone. As a native of Fanglin Village, Li Miaomiao can't take care of anything else and can only consider the interests of the villagers first.
What's more, there are the first and third wives in the village. My parents-in-law were disappointed and ignored these two families. But as parents, how can they really ignore their own children, even if the children are already grown up?
Li Miaomiao only hopes that the people in those two rooms can live a good life without her parents-in-law worrying about them secretly.
Pei Guoqiang nodded when he heard this: "Okay, sister-in-law, I'll remember what you said and tell Accountant Wu."
Pei Guoqiang also knew how powerful Li Miaomiao was. Since Li Miaomiao said so, it must be necessary. Even he had thought about it and decided to store some water while there was still water, and not wait until there was no water left.
"Also, I want you to tell my mother's family and bring some things back."
Although Li Miaomiao had hinted and reminded her before coming to the provincial capital last time, she was still a little worried. After all, some things are difficult to say too clearly before they happen.
"Don't worry, sister-in-law. I'll go over there as soon as I get back and bring the things to you."
Pei Guoqiang took time out to visit his parents this time. There was a pregnant woman at home who was about to give birth. It was impossible for him to stay here for too long. He had to take a bus back early tomorrow morning.
Old Mrs. Pei was busy all night and picked a lot of vegetables outside. Li Miaomiao also helped her and took out a lot of jars and pots that she had prepared earlier. She also went out for a special trip and came back with a big bag containing ten pounds of beef, flour, millet and other fine grains, two big pig trotters and two hens.
Li Miaomiao divided these into two parts, one for Pei Guoqiang and the other for her mother's family.
"Second sister-in-law, no need, I..."
Pei Guoqiang had no control over what Li Miaomiao wanted to send to her parents' home, and it was as he should. But when it came to his turn, he had already taken enough from his brother and sister-in-law. This time he was here to visit his parents, not to ask for money.
"Take it. You've seen how well we are doing now. We're doing well and can afford it. Things are hard to buy during times like this, and Linlin is about to give birth, so we need to supplement her nutrition."
No one asked Li Miaomiao where these things came from. Everyone knew clearly that they could go out and buy these things at this time.
Of course, only Pei Guoan knew that these things might not come from the black market.
Pei Guoqiang was speechless after talking to Li Miaomiao. He felt sorry for his wife and had wanted to buy some meat and vegetables to supplement her nutrition. But now, even from his wife's family, some people had tricks and abilities, so it was difficult to buy things.
Early in the morning, Pei Guoan sent Pei Guoqiang to the transport team, put the things on the car, and handed a pack of cigarettes to the driver.
"Guoqiang, this year's harvest is not good. Go back and remind the eldest and third brothers to secretly store more food and water. If it really comes to that, I'm afraid we'll have to survive by enduring."
Pei Guoan also had a premonition that this year's drought would only get worse. Although he didn't want to care about the two brothers in the village, sometimes blood ties could not be severed. Even if the bones were broken, the tendons were still connected, and his parents would not be at ease.
"Okay, I'll remember that. Second brother, I'll leave my parents in your care. I'm a disappointing son, but I'm lucky to have you and my second sister-in-law."
Pei Guoan didn't say much when he heard this, but just patted Pei Guoqiang on the shoulder.
Accountant Wu felt at ease after hearing Li Miaomiao's words. Even if someone in the village was dissatisfied and reported it to the county, Accountant Wu would remain firm in his position, state his reasons, and refuse to change his mind.
"Leader, please trust me. I've been farming for decades and have my own experience. I'm likely right. It would be a shame to abandon the rice in the fields, but with this drought, and the river water decreasing day by day, it's simply not enough for irrigation. We can only preserve a large portion of the rice. Otherwise, if there's no water, there's a chance we won't harvest a single grain."
“No one can predict when it will rain. If the decision is wrong, it will be a loss for the village.”
"Leader, I'm very familiar with the weather in our area. This year's conditions are very unusual. Doing this is also to protect the interests of the people. Leader, I dare not make a hasty decision. This is a deliberate decision. If you don't believe me, I can issue a military order."
The county leader frowned when he heard this, thinking that such a decision was too unreasonable and hasty, but when it comes to farming, he is indeed no match for the old farmer in the field.
"Captain Wu, are you sure you want to do this?"
"I'm convinced that this is the best approach, and I'm willing to bear the consequences of my decision. Please trust me, leader!"
Accountant Wu thought about the news Pei Guoqiang brought back and was not worried at all, even though Pei Guoqiang added that he should consider the specific situation himself. After all, even Li Miaomiao could not predict things like the weather. But Accountant Wu now had a mysterious confidence in Li Miaomiao. Since Li Miaomiao said so, he felt confident.
"Okay, in that case, I won't interfere in the affairs of your village, but if you make the wrong decision, you will definitely be punished."
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