Chapter 241: Now you can start
The workers in the water rose and fell with the waves, raised their arms and shouted in response: "It's secure!"
"We've driven pillars several feet deep and used huge rocks weighing hundreds of pounds to support the formation. Even during flood season, it's absolutely impossible for it to be washed away!"
Tu Suting rubbed his hands excitedly, waded through the mud to the riverbed, and called on the villagers around to turn over the waterwheel that was lying on the riverbed and prepare to go into the water.
The waterwheel floated steadily on the water. After reaching the designated position, Tu Suting personally held the hammer and worked with several highly skilled carpenters to connect and fix it.
As the last antiseptic wooden wedge was driven in, the worker with the hemp rope tied around his waist asked loudly, "Can we start pulling?"
Tu Suting made a final solemn confirmation, wiped the water droplets from his face, and decisively ordered: "Start pulling!"
"One, two! One, two!"
"rise!"
With the joint efforts of everyone, the huge wooden waterwheel broke free from the impact of the river water, swayed and slowly rose, and finally showed its majestic full appearance on the built support.
It seems that this method alone is not enough to solve the problem.
The long ladders that had been prepared long ago were thrown into the water by a group of people. They cleverly placed the ladders on the waterwheel, and with the help of the power of the waterwheel, seven or eight strong men below worked together to hold the ladders to ensure that the ladders were not washed away by the water.
However, Hu Hongsheng looked up and couldn't help cursing under his breath.
"Tu Suting, this ladder isn't high enough. We can't climb up!"
In order for the waterwheel to operate smoothly, certain key assembly steps cannot be completed on flat land and must be erected in the riverbed before operation.
But now, the ladder is clearly not high enough.
Countless climbing plans flashed through Hu Hongsheng's mind. He couldn't help but mutter, "I should have tied a rope to the top earlier. Now I can just climb along the rope!"
The floating ladder was already shaky in the water, and even climbing it slowly was quite difficult. Moreover, it was now as high as a wall. How could one climb up?
The village chief pulled his hair anxiously: "It's no use tying ropes!"
“With too few people, it’s difficult to complete the task, but with too many people, we’re worried that it will backfire!”
The waterwheel is made of high-quality materials carefully selected by experienced craftsmen. Even if it is soaked in water for decades or even hundreds of years, it will not decay. However, in order to make the waterwheel run more smoothly, the thickness of the wooden board cannot be too thick, which means that the weight it can bear is limited.
However, if the part as high as the third-floor roof is not properly handled, the waterwheel will not be able to start!
Everyone was as anxious as ants on a hot pan, scratching their heads and ears. Tu Suting hurriedly swallowed the water in his mouth, smiled jokingly, and comforted them, "Don't worry, don't worry, there will always be a way!"
"Tu Subo!"
Tu Subo, who had been submerged from the beginning and had barely emerged, emerged from the water, revealing a wet head. Before he could even finish his words, tiny bubbles began to form on the surface of the water.
The fixed operation under water was extremely important. He was very nervous, fearing that anything might go wrong, so he kept shuttling back and forth in the deep waters and conducting careful inspections.
Tu Suting had been working hard all morning, his strength nearly exhausted. He pointed to the anxiously high place and said with difficulty, panting, "You go."
"The locations where the wedges need to be inserted are clearly marked. Go up and nail the wedges in place one by one, and then make sure to close the valve in the center."
This was a plan that Tu Suting and Tu Subo had discussed early in the morning. After hearing it, he just nodded silently.
Hu Hongsheng was extremely anxious when he heard this: "How could he possibly go up there alone? I'll go with him!"
The other two young men also responded: "I'm joining in!"
"I'm a very good swimmer, so I'm not afraid of getting hurt even if I fall!"
"Hey, don't worry, you won't fall."
Tu Suting smiled helplessly, wiped his face with his hands, pointed at Tu Subo, and said with a proud smile: "My nephew is very skilled, how could such a small thing be difficult for him!"
"I'll go get you the tools you need now. Tu Subo, come up here and stretch your frozen hands and feet."
As soon as Tu Suting climbed onto the riverbank, Gu Yuexuan waved to Tu Subo in the water.
Tu Subo slid easily through the shallow water area as if he didn't want his feet to touch the ground.
Gu Yuexuan reached out and pulled him up, and tied the cloth bag that she had personally checked repeatedly around Tu Subo's waist.
"Uncle San has already made a bold statement. You can't make a mistake at this critical moment and make him lose face."
After tying the last firm knot, Gu Yuexuan gently patted his wet, lean waist and said, "Go ahead, and be sure to be safe."
Tu Subo looked down, raised an eyebrow and chuckled, then turned around and submerged himself in the water again.
The figures clinging to the ladders were still hesitating.
Hu Hongsheng frowned and warned, "Tu Subo, when you climb up the waterwheel frame, you must be extremely careful and avoid grabbing those thin branches. They may be very slippery. Be sure to proceed with caution and ensure safety."
Before he finished speaking, he had the urge to follow him again. Tu Subo smiled slightly and replied calmly: "No problem, I have my own ideas."
In an instant, he stepped onto the ladder, his movements as graceful as a flowing painting. As his figure gradually climbed to the top of the ladder, everyone's heart tightened and they held their breath at the same time.
However, Tu Subo, like a swift skimming across the water, lightly touched the ground and leaped into the air from the corner of the ladder. He firmly grasped the protruding edge of the waterwheel with one hand, gently shook off the water droplets on his body with the side of his waist, and then with a graceful somersault, he landed steadily on the highest point of the waterwheel.
The village chief's worry was just about to come out of his mouth, but was blocked by his suddenly nervous tongue.
Hu Hongsheng's eyes widened, his face flushed like a ripe apple with excitement.
He suddenly remembered Tu Subo's agility when he was hunting in the forest. He slapped his thigh and shouted excitedly, "Oh no! I actually forgot about this important matter!"
"You are so agile, what is there to be afraid of?!"
"That's good, things are finally settled!"
He shouted loudly, and the indescribable excitement and excitement seemed to drift away with the wind, and the trembling cheers echoed in Gu Yuexuan's ears.
She narrowed her eyes slightly and stared at Tu Subo, who was walking on the mirror-like waterwheel, still light and free as if he was walking on flat ground. The corners of her mouth couldn't help but curl up.
Indeed, with Tu Subo, what is impossible?
He had promised to help her complete the waterwheel construction, and he would definitely do it. From the waterwheel design drawings to the actual construction process, Tu Subo's level of participation even exceeded that of Gu Yuexuan, who only needed to use her brain to plan.
His movements were agile and smooth, as if he had become one with the waterwheel.
As the last wedge was hammered in, Tu Subo lightly turned over and descended amidst a chorus of praise. He gently hovered over the valve of the waterwheel, looked down, and asked with a smile, "Uncle San, can we start it now?"
Tu Suting nodded quickly and shouted hurriedly, "Hurry, hurry, get all the tools ready, and everyone gather at the riverbank!"
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