Shen Qingyu remained expressionless, and Xiao Yunqi also found it quite natural.
The two men were struck dumb.
The three children, however, were delighted. They exchanged glances and smiled quietly.
Aunt Liu's cooking today was delicious! Mmm...
After dinner, Shen Qingyu was going to the village head's house, and Xiao Yunqi said he would go with her.
I'll go.
After changing into a clean set of blue cotton clothes, Shen Qingyu strolled leisurely toward the village head's house.
Xiao Yunqi walked alongside her, and seeing that she was in a good mood, his own mood inexplicably improved as well.
When they arrived at the village head's house, there were several men there.
Everyone looked unwell: after spending a lot of time searching the nearby mountains several times, they found that the places where water used to seep in had now stopped flowing.
If this continues, not only will the fields be depleted, but people may also run out of water to drink.
Shen Qingyu gestured for Xiao Yunqi to speak, and Xiao Yunqi explained the matter of the pool in the cave.
The village head and the men exchanged a glance, and immediately straightened their backs.
"real?"
Xiao Yunqi didn't dare to speak definitively: "We're just speculating like this. We'll only know the exact flow rate after we've opened up the crack in the rock."
"In addition, how to bring water from there to here is also a problem."
"Let's go take a look first!" The village head slapped his thigh and made the decision.
Of the men, only one had experience working with stones, so they split up—some looking for tools, others looking for stonemasons…
The group of people went to the cliff edge of the back mountain in a grand procession.
Xiao Yunqi pointed to the giant stone platform: "It's right there."
Everyone looked up at the giant stone platform on the cliff and asked in astonishment, "How did you come up with the idea of going up there?"
Xiao Yunqi naturally wouldn't mention the dog, only saying, "I just went up to take a look."
Everyone: "..."
You're so casual.
Xiao Yunqi took the lead, climbing up first and throwing down a rope. The others followed the rope, climbing up little by little, and filed into the cave.
The village head looked at the crevice in the rock and said excitedly, "If we dig it in, there might actually be water!"
What else is there to say?
Let's get started!
First, we need to chisel the opening open a bit, otherwise it will be too dark inside. How can we work by using torches?
With many hands making light work, after the cave entrance was widened, the cave became much brighter, and the crevice in the rock could finally be seen.
After a series of clanging sounds, someone shouted in delight, "The water's rising! The water's rising!"
The water that was originally dripping gradually became a stream.
Although it was still small, it greatly boosted everyone's confidence.
Everyone has more energy now!
The water flow grew stronger, and the gurgling water gave everyone hope for a bountiful harvest.
"The cracks in the rocks are almost finished. First, we need to figure out how to get the water out, and then we'll see how to get it to our village."
After descending into the cave, the group began to discuss their plan.
Below the cliff is a small valley. If water were to flow out of the cave, it would definitely fall into the small valley.
There is a ridge separating the small valley from the center of the village.
The village head calculated for a moment: "If all the men in the village come and dig, working day and night in shifts, we should be able to dig a canal in two days."
The crops in the fields are waiting; time is the lifeblood of crops.
Without further ado, everyone immediately got to work.
The village head came down the mountain to call for help. Shen Qingyu looked at Xiao Yunqi and offered, "How about we two skip work and take care of everyone's meals for the next two days?"
“Alright!” the village head immediately agreed.
No one had any objections.
His family consists of two people, husband and wife, who are considered two laborers.
How much do two laborers cost?
With food prices changing daily these days, Shen Qingyu is trying to ease everyone's burden!
So Shen Qingyu and Xiao Yunqi went home first.
Walking one after the other on the mountain path, Shen Qingyu said softly, "I know you have your own things to do, so go ahead and do yours. I'll just have two people help with the cooking."
Xiao Yunqi felt a warmth in his heart: she had taken on the responsibility of cooking, all for his sake?!
Just as he was about to say thank you, Shen Qingyu added, "Anyway, this is a village matter. You're not even from this village, so you have no responsibility. Besides, you won't benefit from building an irrigation canal."
Xiao Yunqi: "..."
So you're afraid of owing me a favor?
Do we need to calculate this so precisely between the two of us?
My heart, which had just warmed up, was chilled again by her two sentences.
The instigator seemed completely oblivious, walking ahead with ease.
Or should we just let it go?
The moment this thought crossed Xiao Yunqi's mind, he felt a pang of heartache.
The woman in front of me walked with a casual and relaxed gait, her long, dark hair swaying with her movements, making my heart flutter along with her.
Like a fairy wandering in the mountains.
Soul-stealing.
no!
It doesn't count!
She's already had three children!
How could you let her get away?!
Xiao Yunqi rallied again, his gaze burning as he looked at the alluring enchantress ahead, and continued to stroll forward with a relaxed and carefree air.
Unbeknownst to the two, they had only been outside for a short while when two birds called out from the house.
A cold glint flashed in Cheng Ping's eyes as he slowly got up and walked toward the outhouse.
When he returned a moment later, his expression was solemn, and he unconsciously frowned.
He never expected that such an order would be issued from above.
This matter... seems suspicious.
Why?
Cheng Ping frowned, tapping his fingers lightly on the table, clearly deep in thought.
When Shen Qingyu and Xiao Yunqi returned home, Shen Qingyu went to find Liu Cuixi first and told her about the water source discovered in the back mountain.
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