Chapter 149: Jokes Are Not Ridicule
Gu Yuexuan looked at Tu Suting and smiled, "Third Uncle, you're really getting better at talking. However, this job won't be completed overnight. We all need to help each other and complete this task together."
The villagers expressed their agreement and the atmosphere became more harmonious.
In the days that followed, Gu Yuexuan worked with the villagers to dig a canal. They divided the work among themselves: the men dug the soil, the women delivered meals, and the children played nearby.
Every day, the progress of the canal made some progress, and Gu Yuexuan's relationship with the villagers became closer and closer.
One day, Gu Yuexuan was checking the progress of the canal when a villager ran over and said breathlessly, "Yuexuan, it's bad! Li Daniu from the east end of the village has fainted!"
Upon hearing this, Gu Yuexuan immediately put down her tools and followed the villagers to the east end of the village. She saw Li Daniu lying on the ground, his face pale and unconscious.
Gu Yuexuan squatted down and checked Li Daniu's pulse, then said to the villagers, "Don't panic, Li Daniu just fainted due to overwork and the hot weather. I'll give him this pill, and he'll wake up soon."
The villagers heaved a sigh of relief after hearing this. Gu Yuexuan took out the pill and fed it to Li Daniu. Sure enough, after a while, Li Daniu slowly woke up.
Li Daniu looked at Gu Yuexuan, his eyes full of gratitude: "Yuexuan, thank you for saving my life."
Gu Yuexuan smiled and said, "Brother Li, you've worked hard. Please take care of your health and don't overwork yourself."
Li Daniu nodded and said with emotion: "Yuexuan, you are our benefactor. We will definitely cherish this job and make contributions to the village."
Looking at Li Daniu's determined eyes, Gu Yuexuan felt extremely relieved.
Back at the fields, the experienced Fourth Uncle Luo came over after puffing on his cigarette smoke. After a moment's hesitation, he suddenly suggested, "The canals should be dug deeper, because rice cultivation requires a lot of water. Shallow canals may result in insufficient water storage, which will affect the growth of the seedlings."
Before Gu Yuexuan could react, Tu Suting beside her was slightly startled when he heard what she said, then nodded in agreement: "Fourth Uncle, what you said makes sense. Then we will follow your suggestion and dig deeper."
Upon hearing this, the villagers of Yuanqian Village became busy. They waved their hoes and shovels and worked together to dig the canal.
Gu Yuexuan stood aside, watching the busy figures, and couldn't help but feel deeply moved. She walked forward and said to Uncle Luo Si and Tu Suting, "Uncles, you have worked hard. This canal digging is thanks to you."
Fourth Uncle Luo smiled and waved his hand: "Miss Gu, you are too kind. We are all doing this for the good of the village and for everyone's harvest. As long as we work together, there is nothing we can't overcome."
Tu Suting said, "Yes, Yuexuan, Fourth Uncle is right. We are all working towards the same goal. As long as we unite as one, Yuanqian Village will surely become better and better."
Gu Yuexuan looked at them, her heart filled with warmth. She smiled and said, "Then I'm relieved. Uncles, please take care of your health and don't overwork yourself."
Fourth Uncle Luo and Tu Suting smiled at each other, their eyes filled with relief.
As the project progressed, the canal gradually took shape. The villagers looked at the deep canal with great joy. At this time, Gu Yuexuan walked over to Uncle Luo and asked, "Uncle, do you think this depth is okay?"
Uncle Luo observed it carefully and nodded, "Yes, this depth is enough to ensure sufficient water to meet the growth needs of rice."
Gu Yuexuan smiled slightly, turned to Tu Suting and said, "Third Uncle, you see, Fourth Uncle is indeed very experienced. His advice is really timely."
Tu Suting smiled and replied, "Yes, Fourth Uncle always has such a unique vision. With his guidance on this canal digging, we feel much more at ease."
The project was progressing smoothly, and the villagers were working with great enthusiasm. However, during the canal digging process, they suddenly encountered a huge rock that blocked their way. Everyone was at a loss as to what to do.
Seeing this, Fourth Uncle Luo walked over and took a closer look, then said to Tu Suting, "Third Uncle, this stone is too big for us to move. It seems we have to take a detour."
Tu Suting frowned, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Fourth Uncle, you are right. We can take a detour. Although the workload will increase, it is better than not being able to complete it."
Gu Yuexuan looked at them and couldn't help but worry about them. She walked forward and comforted them, "Don't worry, uncles. We will get through this together."
Encouraged by Gu Yuexuan, the villagers picked themselves up, bypassed the boulders, and continued digging the canal. After some effort, the canal was finally successfully completed.
Looking at the deep canal, Gu Yuexuan nodded with satisfaction: "That's great. Now we can grow rice with peace of mind."
Fourth Uncle Luo and Tu Suting smiled at each other, their eyes filled with joy.
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Tu Subo's brow furrowed and his face flushed at the words he heard. His embarrassment was palpable. He feigned composure, attempting to diffuse the awkward atmosphere. Gu Yuexuan, on the other hand, looked at him playfully, a subtle smile playing on her lips.
"Gu Yuexuan, what do you mean? Although I, Tu Subo, am not as talented as you, I am not enough to let you laugh at me like this." Tu Subo tried his best to sound calm, but his voice trembled slightly.
Gu Yuexuan smiled slightly, a sly glint in her eyes. "Oh, Tu Subo, you misunderstood. I was just praising you for your youthful potential and your reliability. 'A man without a beard on his lips cannot be reliable in his work', do you know what this saying means?"
Tu Subo's expression eased slightly, but he was still a little unhappy: "I know what this sentence means, but it doesn't seem appropriate to use it on me."
Gu Yuexuan widened her eyes and pretended to be innocent: "Oh? Then tell me why it's not appropriate?"
Tu Subo frowned and said seriously, "Although I, Tu Subo, may not have any outstanding military achievements, I have never let my family down. Your words make me feel as if you are questioning my ability."
Gu Yuexuan chuckled and said, "Okay, I was wrong. But don't you think this sentence is interesting?"
Tu Subo was silent for a moment, then suddenly revealed a wry smile: "Maybe. I hope this sentence won't become a handle for others to laugh at me."
A hint of apology flashed across Gu Yuexuan's eyes, but she quickly returned to a playful expression: "Don't worry, Tu Subo, I'm just kidding you. But you really should shave, so you look more manly."
Tu Subo glared at Gu Yuexuan and said helplessly, "Okay, I'll just shave. But don't joke like that again in the future."
Gu Yuexuan nodded and said sincerely, "Well, I understand. But don't take it too seriously. I just think you're too serious sometimes, and I want you to relax a little."
Tu Subo sighed and said, "I know you mean well, but sometimes, this kind of joke is really uncomfortable."
Gu Yuexuan looked at Tu Subo, a trace of concern flashing in her eyes: "Then... I will try to avoid this kind of situation in the future, okay?"
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