Chapter 239 It’s time to relax
The grandfather gazed at the children, their eyes red with anxiety, as they worked on the blueprint. His eyes gleamed with unconcealable pride, but he remained humble. "How could it be as important as you say?"
"This is just a preliminary idea of a few children. Whether it can be realized is still unknown."
"Oh, that's pretty good! Where can I get a better idea?"
The village chief was amazed and impressed. When he thought of the great benefits that the waterwheel would bring, his eyes sparkled with excitement. He couldn't wait to pull the old grandfather closer, trying to get closer to him.
"Just try it and you'll know."
"Let's put it this way. Since our two families have such a harmonious relationship, can my family also participate in the waterwheel business?"
"My family has sufficient labor and is willing to provide financial support. As long as my family can join, I will be willing to do so regardless of the outcome. I will do my best to meet any request from your family and will never hold you back or cause any trouble!"
The village chief was anxious, fearing he would miss out on such excitement, and he was filled with impatience. After hearing his request, the old grandfather, unable to help but laugh and cry, said earnestly, "This is a great thing. Anyone who wants to come can come. As long as you have the confidence to do your best, then there's no problem."
"Why is that so difficult?"
The village chief was overjoyed. He stood up excitedly and said with a radiant look on his face, "That's settled! I'll go home and gather my family to help!"
The village chief left happily, and within half a day, Tu Su's family welcomed several groups of visitors.
The visitors asked for details about the waterwheel.
In the evening, after a busy day, Gu Yuexuan and the others returned home. After dinner, the grandfather told them about these matters. Gu Yuexuan couldn't help but smile.
"How difficult is that? The water wheels can be used in series. We've observed the topography along the river. If it's properly managed, not only can we irrigate our hundred acres of farmland, but even the entire village's land can be effectively irrigated."
Tu Suting took a sip of the sorghum wine in his hand, sighed with satisfaction, and nodded frequently.
"Xuanxuan is absolutely right. Waterwheels that are too large are not suitable for installation on the riverbed, but waterwheels of similar sizes can be combined at will. There is no limit to the number!"
"It's not difficult for those who are willing to work with us, but they must bear the money and labor themselves. Our family cannot interfere with these things."
Money is hard-earned for every household. It is already a great honor for them to make the results of their hard research public. It is difficult to satisfy them with any additional requests.
The old grandfather thought the same thing. After a moment's hesitation, he said, "Let's make it like this for now. When someone comes to ask for advice again, I'll give them the same answer."
"I agree."
Tu Suting's eyes showed emotion, as if he had remembered something. He sighed, looked down at the clear wine in the bowl, and said with a smile, "It's really embarrassing to say that I have worked hard for many years, just hoping to create some truly practical tools for the villagers, but unfortunately I have never been able to achieve my goal."
Thanks to Gu Yuexuan's unexpected gift, I was able to fulfill my lifelong wish. I have no regrets in this life...
He was once at the pinnacle of power, rushing around, being cautious, and full of worries. In the end, he was left with only ambitions, but wasted half his life.
Now, I have put aside all those complicated thoughts and am now down to earth to fulfill my inner desires.
Hearing this, Gu Yuexuan raised the corner of her mouth slightly and smiled subtly, "Are you satisfied now, Uncle San?"
Tu Suting was full of pride, his expression unfathomable and profound: "Xuanxuan, you are still young and cannot understand my joy at this success."
Gu Yuexuan just smiled softly and didn't ask any further questions.
Tu Subo caught the implication of her words and said smoothly, "It is indeed difficult for us to understand."
"Didn't Xuanxuan mention that she hoped Uncle San would help improve farming tools? Wouldn't those innovative ideas she proposed be of extraordinary significance once they were perfected?"
He has been dedicated to recording and drawing Gu Yuexuan's creative ideas from time to time. Although he is still confused about the mysteries behind them, he can talk about these ideas as skillfully as if they were his own treasures.
"And there are all sorts of tools for breeding and transplanting rice, piled high like a mountain, eager for Uncle San to try his hand at it himself. Isn't it a little premature to feel satisfied right now?"
Tu Suting pondered for a moment, a gleam in his eyes, he raised his head with great passion, drank the wine in the glass, and prepared to act impatiently.
"You are absolutely right!"
"No, I have to check it again now!"
Li tried to stop him but failed to hold her husband back. She stared in amazement as Tu Suting seemed to have become a dozen years younger overnight. He excitedly rushed to the temporarily converted open space, banging and hammering, and laughing.
Although she was complaining, her tone revealed warmth and happiness.
"Look, ever since he started developing that waterwheel, he's been so obsessed. If he didn't still feel hungry, he'd probably forget to even eat!"
Upon hearing this, Yu couldn't help but laugh: "Isn't pursuing progress a good thing?"
Tu Suting has never been an ambitious person since he was young. He doesn't care about power struggles and political turmoil. His mind is completely immersed in those objects that require careful carving.
Now, Gu Yuexuan has ignited the fire of hope, and he seems to have realized his long-cherished wish in a unique way.
Li's heart was filled with gratitude, but she found it difficult to express it. She held Gu Yuexuan's hand tightly and kneaded it gently. Looking at the lingering fatigue in Gu Yuexuan's eyes, her tone naturally revealed concern.
"Xuanxuan, are you tired?"
Gu Yuexuan gently rubbed her brows and replied, "It's okay, I..."
"How could you be alright?" Xi Lanfang said with a hint of blame in her voice. "You spend all day in the fields, doing delicate work that's hard for us laymen to understand. Everyone else has free time, but you're the only one who has to bear it all by yourself, and there's nothing we can do to help you."
"How can my body bear this for a long time?"
Xi Lanfang had long since been unable to bear watching this and had offered to help.
But the work that Gu Yuexuan has been doing recently is indeed difficult for others to interfere with, and she is not at ease handing it over to others.
When Xi Lanfang mentioned Tu Subo, a complex look flashed in Tu Subo's eyes, and the old grandfather also frowned secretly.
"You can't work so hard. You should relax a little. Don't go to the fields tomorrow. Just rest at home."
Gu Yuexuan rubbed her cheek helplessly, her voice sounding a little dull due to fatigue: "I can't rest now. If I rest, I'm afraid I'll miss something."
She specially marked out a small area in the greenhouse for rice breeding. After careful calculation, she realized that this was the first generation of rice seeds she had cultivated, so she could not afford to be careless in the slightest.
To prevent everyone from worrying about her, Gu Yuexuan took a deep breath and tried to sound relaxed. "However, this situation won't last much longer. Once the waterwheel is completed and all the newly reclaimed land is irrigated, and we start planting over there, we'll almost see results here."
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