Chapter 238 What is the Waterwheel?
His words were like a spring breeze blowing across the water, causing ripples, but Gu Yuexuan felt an inexplicable panic in her heart.
She was not yet ready for deeper intimacy, nor did she dare to arouse Tu Subo's volcanic passion in the dead of night.
Gu Yuexuan tried her best to keep the corners of her mouth raised, with a hint of smile in her eyes, and responded vaguely: "Thank you for the invitation, but I will decline."
Tu Subo was not discouraged by his failure. Instead, he buried his head in the soft crook of Gu Yuexuan's shoulder and took a deep breath, feeling her nervousness vibrate gently like the strings of a harp in the breeze. He turned his head and kissed her softly on the ear, saying gently, "You're still young, don't worry, I won't go too far."
There was a hint of doting in his voice. He gently bit Gu Yuexuan's small and white earlobe with his teeth and rubbed it slowly. His voice was vague and seductive: "When you grow up a little more, I will teach you what love is."
Tu Subo's grandfather always practiced what he preached, and the painting talent displayed by Tu Subo is truly commendable.
He painted day and night, using his delicate brushstrokes to carefully embellish the messy drawings provided by Tu Suting and Gu Yuexuan. During this period, he never tired of asking Gu Yuexuan about her memory of every detail. At the same time, he also adopted Tu Suting's suggestions and attached extremely detailed annotations on the edges of the drawings with meticulous brushstrokes.
His drawings are exquisite, and his handwriting is fluent and elegant, full of power yet agile. These drawings, carefully compiled by him, were solemnly bound into volumes by my grandfather. Even those who are not familiar with the contents of the drawings can feel the beauty and joy when reading them.
Having drawn a rough sketch himself, he wasn't able to discern the finer details, but his grasp of detail was exceptional. He communicated seamlessly with the hired carpenter, who even provided precise reminders when Tu Suting was careless.
Seeing how quickly he got the hang of it, Gu Yuexuan decided not to interfere anymore and simply handed over the task of building the waterwheel and connecting the threshing buckets to him, while she devoted herself wholeheartedly to the research on rice seed cultivation.
There are no hidden secrets in this village, and any slight movement will attract widespread attention from the villagers.
Not long ago, the villagers were still marveling at the fact that the Tu Su family harvested one more season of rice than others, and their envy was beyond words.
When the enthusiasm for discussing this matter gradually faded, the villagers began to talk about the new news that Tu Su's family was about to build a waterwheel.
The first person to come and inquire was the village chief.
The village chief was the first person who decided to imitate the Tu Su family in building a greenhouse. He always followed closely behind them, fearing to miss any details, and his progress was almost as fast as that of the Tu Su family.
In half a month, the early rice in his own field will be harvested. In total, he will have a lot more grain in a year. This makes him always smile and show a row of shining teeth when talking to people recently.
He stepped into Tu Su's house, unable to suppress his curiosity, and looked around. He asked curiously, "I heard that your family is going to build a cart, a wonderful tool for irrigating the fields?"
The old grandfather was also very happy about this matter. When he heard the village chief mention it, he stroked his beard gently.
"It's true, but it's not certain whether it will succeed. Where did you hear this news?"
The village chief replied loudly: "Do I need to hear more about this?"
"Your third brother and Tu Subo have made such a big fuss about hiring so many carpenters to help. The sounds of saws and hammers are incessant day and night in that open space. If you pay a little attention and ask a few questions, wouldn't it be clear?"
The village chief is an old expert in the fields. He knows how to observe celestial phenomena and is good at grasping the farming time.
This kind of rare treasure is indeed daunting.
He savored the sweetness of his first encounter, and driven by curiosity, he couldn't help but ask further, "I just took a tour of the open grounds, but couldn't get a glimpse of the whole thing. Your third brother and Tu Subo are busy, so I can't interrupt them directly."
"We already have a deep friendship. Why don't you tell me the secret in detail? What exactly is the waterwheel, and what is its specific purpose?"
Ever since the Tu Su family settled in this village, the village chief has taken great care of them.
Not to mention that Tu Subo accidentally caused trouble and caused the village chief's family to suffer many misunderstandings. The old grandfather has always felt deeply guilty.
After listening to the village chief's question, he took out the picture album drawn by Tu Subo, pointed to the peculiarly shaped patterns on it, and patiently explained to the village chief.
The village chief was confused at first, but gradually the confusion in his mind dissipated and he couldn't help but slap his thigh.
"Wonderful! If this novelty could be made, it would be of great benefit!"
For farmers who make their living from the land, the biggest worry is the unpredictable weather.
People are worried about floods and afraid of droughts. Once the seeds are sown, they begin to suffer from anxiety, and sweat and tears are commonplace.
This rare and precious thing is something that has never been heard of or seen before.
He had tasted the sweetness of success for the first time, and curiosity drove him to ask, "I wandered around the open space earlier, but still couldn't get a clearer idea. Your third brother and Tu Subo were incredibly busy, so I didn't want to interrupt directly."
"We have a deep friendship. Why don't you reveal the secret to me in detail? What exactly is the waterwheel and what is its specific function?"
Since the Tu Su family moved into this village, the village chief has taken care of their family in every possible way and with great care.
Not to mention the dispute accidentally caused by Tu Subo, which caused the village chief's family to suffer a lot of misunderstandings, and the old grandfather has always felt apologetic in his heart.
Following the village chief's inquiry, he took out the atlas carefully drawn by Tu Subo, pointed to the unique and fascinating patterns on it, and explained them to the village chief in detail.
The village chief was stunned at first, but then the confusion in his heart gradually dissipated and he couldn't help but slap his thigh excitedly.
"Excellent! If we can really make this magical thing, it will be a great achievement!"
For farmers who depend on the land for their survival, the most worrying thing is the unpredictable weather.
Worried about floods and afraid of droughts, once the seeds are sown, they begin to endure the torment of anxiety, and sweat and tears intertwine, becoming the norm on this land.
During peaceful times and favorable weather, villagers can enjoy a peaceful and happy life. However, when unlucky weather strikes, even the most dedicated workers can hardly reap the joy of a full granary. The entire family, young and old, must tighten their belts and endure the bitter hardship together.
Imagine that the waterwheel can really be built and play its huge role. Even if there is a disaster caused by rain and floods, there is still no solution. But in those years when drought is rampant, this waterwheel becomes a life-saving straw!
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