After Zhao Kang fled as if his life depended on it, Qin Qianqian wiped away her tears and bowed to Lü Tu, saying, "Thank you, benefactor."
Just then, Ban Yingying and Jiang Wanyu walked over, looking at Qin Qianqian with curiosity: "Sir, who is this lady?"
Lu Tu bluntly stated, "She's my sister, so I'll cook for one more person from now on."
Qin Qianqian explained nervously, "I can do chores. I used to do chores all the time."
Jiang Wanyu smiled and said, "We will listen to the master. If Lord Lü tells you to rest, then you should rest. You don't look well; you seem to be ill."
Lu Tu asked curiously, "You can also treat illnesses?"
Jiang Wanyu shook her head: "My mother has been bedridden for a long time, and this older sister's complexion is somewhat similar to my mother's."
Ban Yingying laughed and said, "It's just cooking for one more person, it's no big deal."
Lu Tu then noticed Qin Qianqian's worries: "In that case, you can help with some chores."
Qin Qianqian finally relaxed her brows and hummed in agreement, seemingly relieved. Lu Tu had been too good to her, which made her feel even more guilty and uneasy. It would be better to let him do some work; that would make her feel more at ease.
Having given all the instructions, Lü Tu mounted Xiao Hei and stopped worrying about things here. Qin Qianqian, however, knew her place and didn't initiate contact with anyone else.
Passing by Hu Delu's house, I happened to see Hu Delu and Zeng Lanlan waving goodbye. Zeng Lanlan's face, which was originally covered with freckles, actually revealed a hint of playfulness under Hu Delu's care.
Lu Tu jokingly said to Hu Delu, "Old Hu, you've really been working hard these past few days."
Hu Delu thought Lu Tu was talking about blast furnace iron smelting, and said with a smile, "Thanks to the diagram you drew, sir, I have figured out the trick."
Lu Tu became interested upon hearing this: "Oh? Tell me about it."
"According to the blast furnace you described, cold air is constantly being pumped in through the bellows, which causes impurities in the iron ore to be discharged from the bottom, while the purer part separates on its own. I did a simple test with mud yesterday, and it was truly amazing!"
Upon hearing this, Lü Tu was utterly astonished by Hu Delu's comprehension of iron smelting!
His words were exactly the same as the explanation given by Lu Tu during his previous visit to the steel plant!
Moreover, this was just a drawing that Lü Tu gave him. He was able to make a simple blast furnace immediately based solely on his own experience, and even summarized such theoretical knowledge.
This old Hu was born in the wrong era. If he had been born in the previous life, he would have been at least an engineer!
Who says this is some kind of strange or ingenious trick? The wisdom of the working people is truly boundless!
Lu Tu excitedly dismounted, patted him on the shoulder, and exclaimed, "Old Hu, you're a fucking genius!"
Such crude words were more to the liking of a boorish man like Hu Delu.
Hu Delu grinned, revealing his chapped, dry lips. "Of course! I, Old Hu, come from a family of blacksmiths. My great-grandfather's generation has been blacksmithing. I've pulled the bellows more times than anyone else has pulled a woman's pants!"
"I believe that. You not only pull the bellows, but you also pull the women's pants."
The two men exchanged a glance and let out a laugh that only men could understand.
Lu Tu came to the blast furnace and observed it for a while. He found that Hu Delu was indeed a craftsman. Even though it was just a blast furnace made of mud, he built it with almost harsh standards and did not allow for the slightest carelessness.
Lu Tu was delighted, secretly congratulating himself on finding the right person and realizing that his efforts to recruit Hu Delu had not been in vain.
After watching for a while, he came to the drill ground again, and from a distance he saw a large crowd gathered on the high platform, listening to Xiao Zhong gesticulating wildly and talking nonsense, which startled the crowd below.
"Now announcing the 10 most outstanding performers from yesterday, awarding them the Daily Excellence Award: 2 jin of millet! Chai Yong, Zhao Liang..."
As Xiao Zhong called out each name, someone climbed onto the platform, and thousands of villagers cheered and applauded.
Even if they are not on the list of winners, they can still give them hope. After all, they know these 10 people on stage to some extent, which makes everyone feel that as long as they work hard or train hard, they can also succeed in the future!
The 10 people who climbed onto the platform enjoyed the envious glances of others, and their sense of honor and pride was even stronger.
Take Chai Yong for example. When he first went hunting in Aiying Mountain with Lü Tu, he encountered a group of Wuhuan cavalry. He was so scared that he almost wet his pants and ran away without regard for the safety of Lü Tu and the others.
Now his eyes are resolute, and most importantly, he exudes confidence, a quality rarely seen even among the border troops of Wuchuan.
Lu Tu nodded in satisfaction, firmly believing in one principle.
It's a small matter for a man to have no money or women, but if he lacks self-confidence, even a dog will look down on him.
Only men who truly possess a strong core and self-confidence are qualified to pursue their dreams. After all, if you don't even have confidence in yourself, who will believe in you?
After dismissing everyone and announcing the start of work, Xiao Zhong approached Lü Tu and bowed slightly, saying, "My lord."
Lu Tu helped him up: "Mr. Xiao, there's no need for such formalities between us."
"I deeply admire your practice of rewarding outstanding individuals! Your magnanimity is as vast as the mighty Yangtze flowing eastward to the sea, as boundless as..."
Lu Tu couldn't stand the bookish style of these scholars, so he quickly interrupted, "Mr. Xiao's flexible and adaptable handling of affairs is also admirable. May I ask if Mr. Xiao is married?"
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