Looking at the woman in front of me who is wearing gorgeous clothes and exquisite pearls and jade on her head.
Wei Che put down the wood in his hand, bowed politely in thanks, with a look of just the right amount of distance on his face: "Thank you, Miss Jing, but I'm busy with family affairs, and I'm covered in sweat and dust, so it's really inconvenient for me to taste it. I hope you can understand."
His tone was polite and distant, and there was no enthusiasm in his eyes. He just responded politely.
Jing Zhiwan was not discouraged. She pursed her lips slightly and continued, "Master Wei, I see that the repairs to your house are almost finished. Why don't you come to my house someday? I'll ask my chef to prepare a delicious meal and treat you well. I also have many precious books and antiques in my house that I'm sure you will be interested."
Wei Che was about to answer when Su Huaiyue happened to walk out of the house.
She was just about to go out to the market when she saw this scene. She was slightly startled and paused.
Seeing this, Wei Che immediately said, "Miss Jing, I'm so sorry. There are so many things to do at home. My sister-in-law and I have to take care of the housework, and we need help inside and outside. The finishing work of the renovation is not yet completed, so I really can't spare the time. Let's talk about it later when there is a chance."
Jing Zhiwan looked at Su Huaiyue, her eyes paused, but she soon regained her smile, her tone carrying a hint of forced enthusiasm: "So Divine Doctor Su is Young Master Wei's sister-in-law. My father has gotten much better, so she sent me here to thank you two."
Su Huaiyue responded with a smile, her expression calm: "Miss Jing, you are too polite. It's just a small favor, not worth mentioning."
Jing Zhiwan forced a smile, thanked him again, and left Wei's house.
Su Huaiyue looked at the busy Wei Che and said, "Thank you for your hard work. I'll go to the market to take a look."
"Shall I go with you?"
"No, I'm just going for a walk." Su Huaiyue declined his kindness and went out alone.
Due to Youzhou's unique geographical environment, all you can see are vast expanses of dry, cracked land. The cracks on the land are like dry lips, silently craving for rain.
All year round, the sky seems to be covered tightly by a huge airtight curtain, with no trace of rain clouds. Rain has become the scarcest and most precious resource on this land.
After seeing patients every day, Su Huaiyue would take a walk around the market.
She watched as the prices of vegetables at the market rose like mushrooms after rain. In order to buy a bunch of vegetables, the people had to weigh the pros and cons and calculate carefully, their hearts full of worry and anxiety.
She knew very well that if this continued, not only would the quality of life of the people be seriously affected, but the Wei family would also find it increasingly difficult to make ends meet.
The scorching afternoon sun shone unobstructed, shining on the cracked earth and reflecting a dazzling light.
She looked at the soil beneath her feet, which had become hard and lifeless due to lack of water, and suddenly an idea flashed in her mind.
If we could bring some water from the mountains, perhaps the drought could be alleviated.
Once this idea took root in her heart, it grew rapidly like a new sprout breaking through the soil in spring.
Su Huaiyue immediately took action and began to inquire about the water sources in the mountains.
She first visited the elderly and experienced people in the village, and learned from them that there was a small stream in the back mountain not far from Youzhou, and the stream flowed all year round.
However, this stream is hidden in the deep mountains, the mountain roads are rugged and winding, the terrain is complex, and the water diversion project is huge, requiring a lot of manpower, material resources and time. No one has dared to try it easily.
But Su Huaiyue had a spirit of not giving up in her bones. The difficulties not only did not scare her, but instead stimulated her fighting spirit. She made up her mind to go to the mountains to investigate in person.
The next morning, the sky was just beginning to turn pale and the night had not yet completely faded, but Su Huaiyue packed her bags early.
She was wearing a simple coarse cloth dress, carrying a cloth bag full of dry food and water, and holding a wooden stick, ready to set off.
After Wei Che learned about this, he was very worried and would not let her go to the rugged back mountain alone.
He walked quickly to Su Huaiyue, his expression concerned and determined: "This mountain road is difficult to walk on, it's too dangerous, I will go with you."
Su Huaiyue looked at Wei Che and just smiled slightly, her eyes full of gratitude: "Okay, I feel much more at ease with you here."
The two walked side by side along the winding path towards the back mountain.
The mountain road is rugged and difficult to walk on. The stones underfoot are slippery and sharp. In some places, there is no road at all, and one can only move forward with difficulty by pushing aside the dense bushes.
Along the way, Wei Che followed Su Huaiyue closely, like a loyal guard, always paying attention to her safety, and never taking his eyes off her.
"Slow down, this road is not easy to walk on, watch your step." Wei Che reminded him with concern from time to time.
Su Huaiyue turned around and gave him a bright smile, with a firm light in her eyes: "Don't worry, I'm fine."
After a difficult journey, they finally arrived at the stream.
The clear stream gurgles, and under the sunlight, the water surface shimmers like countless tiny diamonds sparkling.
The sound of flowing stream was clear and pleasant. Su Huaiyue looked at the stream in front of her, her eyes flashing with excitement.
"Wei Che, look at how good this water is, clear and plentiful. If we can divert it to Youzhou, we can solve the drought problem."
Wei Che looked at Su Huaiyue, his heart full of admiration and appreciation.
In this difficult environment, she never gave up and kept looking for solutions to everyone's problems.
He nodded and said seriously, "You're right, but this water diversion project is no simple task. It involves route planning, digging ditches, building dams, and many other aspects. Every step must be perfect."
The two walked a long way along the stream, carefully observing the surrounding terrain.
Check out the soil texture and take in the surrounding terrain.
The scorching sun is burning the earth without reservation.
The cracked earth opened its mouth wide, as if crying out in despair.
Su Huaiyue was extremely anxious. She had just rushed back to the city after surveying a water source far away.
Along the way, she walked hurriedly, with beads of sweat hanging on her forehead. The sweat beads as big as beans rolled down her cheeks, dripped onto the dry ground, and disappeared in an instant.
Her hair was soaked with sweat and stuck to her slightly haggard face, and her clothes were disheveled from the rush of traveling.
But she had no time to tidy up. Her eyes were full of determination and eagerness as she ran straight towards the famous library in Youzhou City.
This library is the most precious treasure house of knowledge in Youzhou. Although it cannot compare with the magnificent libraries in the capital, it even looks a bit dilapidated.
However, the ancient books in it cover many aspects such as astronomy, geography, and farming, and may provide key clues to solving the current water shortage problem facing Youzhou.
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