"Out of the water?"
"Let me see."
"Is it really out of the water?"
It was time to get off work, and Zhou Ziwen and his colleagues' shouts were heard by the other members who were getting off work. They all ran over excitedly to check the situation.
They have been thinking about digging a well on their farm for a long time.
It's just that there is a water shortage here. Not only their farm is short of water, but other farms around here are also short of water.
Every time we fetch water, we have to go a long way. Even during droughts, many water-collecting areas are dry, and we have to go even farther to fetch water.
In the past few days, everyone knew that Lao Chen's son-in-law was helping them dig a well, but no one had much hope.
After all, the farm director had invited a well-drilling expert to come and dig a well, but still no water was produced.
Old Chen's son-in-law looks like a young man.
As the saying goes, a man without any hair can't do anything reliable. How can Zhou Ziwen, who is so young, dig a good well?
However, when they saw the clear water gradually gushing out from the well, everyone was shocked. They gathered around the well excitedly and talked about it.
"It really came out of the water! Comrade Zhou Ziwen is really capable!"
"Yeah, I used to think he was young and might not be that good, but I didn't expect him to really beat me."
"That's great! It will be much more convenient for us to use water in the future. We don't have to run so far to fetch water anymore."
The members chatted with each other, their faces filled with joy. Their impression of Zhou Ziwen had completely changed.
Zhou Ziwen also breathed a sigh of relief, his efforts were not in vain.
"Don't just stand there and watch. Clean up the well quickly to make the water clearer," said Zhou Ziwen.
Everyone responded and started to get busy.
After hearing the news, Director Wang also rushed over.
"Water is really coming out! Comrade Zhou Ziwen, you are so amazing!" Director Wang excitedly shook Zhou Ziwen's hand.
"This is the result of everyone's joint efforts." Zhou Ziwen said modestly.
"Yes, but I still have to thank you. If it weren't for you, we don't know when we can pump out water." Director Wang said with emotion.
With this well, life on the farm will become more convenient.
Dad Chen is also proud of Zhou Ziwen. He feels that Zhou Ziwen has made great contributions to the farm.
"Ziwen, you are really great!" Dad Chen said with a smile.
"Dad, this is what I should do." Zhou Ziwen said.
With the successful drilling of the well, Zhou Ziwen's reputation on the farm quickly increased.
Everyone regarded him as a hero on the farm and greeted him warmly and with gratitude every time they saw him.
As a result, Chen's father was respected and appreciated by everyone. They felt that Chen's father was very lucky to have such a capable son-in-law.
Since the well was dug, Chen's father's living conditions have undergone a qualitative change.
First of all, it was about work. Director Wang promoted him to be a scorekeeper, so he didn’t have to work on weekdays.
The members didn't have much objection to this.
Although the farm's well was dug by Zhou Ziwen, it was ultimately thanks to Chen's father.
If it weren't for Father Chen, Zhou Ziwen wouldn't have come to the farm, let alone thought of helping everyone dig a well.
Before, they had to go miles to get water, but now, they only need to walk a few steps.
These are real benefits that leave no room for gossip.
"Dad, we're getting ready to go back."
That night, while eating, Zhou Ziwen spoke to Chen's father.
They have been out for several days and it is not appropriate for them to stay any longer.
Hearing this, Chen's father's hand holding the chopsticks trembled.
"It's time to go. You've been here for several days. It's better to go back early and stop suffering with me here."
Father Chen was silent for a while, then nodded and said.
"dad……"
Chen Shiying felt a little reluctant.
"Shiying, don't be sad. Come visit me again when you have the chance." Father Chen comforted.
"Well, Dad, we will come to see you often." Chen Shiying said with a sob.
Zhou Ziwen also said: "Dad, don't worry, we will take good care of ourselves, and you should take care of yourself here."
Father Chen nodded: "I know, you don't have to worry about me."
After dinner, Dad Chen helped them pack their luggage, reminding them of some things to pay attention to while packing.
The next day, Zhou Ziwen and Chen Shiying packed their luggage and prepared to leave the farm.
All the farm members came to see them off. They took some local specialties they had prepared and stuffed them into Zhou Ziwen and Chen Shiying's hands.
"Comrade Zhou Ziwen, thank you for digging the well for our farm. This is a small token of our appreciation. You must accept it."
"Yes, be careful on your way back. Come here often when you have time."
Zhou Ziwen and Chen Shiying kept refusing everyone's gifts.
The farm was not wealthy to begin with, and everyone lived a hard life.
Zhou Ziwen would feel guilty if he accepted their things.
Dad Chen stood aside, watching this scene, his heart filled with emotion.
Before leaving, Zhou Ziwen talked to Director Wang alone for a while and asked him to take proper care of Mr. Chen.
Director Wang patted his chest and promised that he would take good care of Mr. Chen.
Zhou Ziwen and Chen Shiying left the farm.
They looked back at the farm that was gradually moving away, their hearts filled with reluctance.
"Ziwen, can we come and see dad again next year?" Chen Shiying asked.
"Okay, from now on we will go home to visit relatives every year and see them every year." Zhou Ziwen nodded with a smile.
The farm was more than ten kilometers away from the county town, and it was almost noon when they arrived at the county town.
"Shiying, let's find a place to eat first, and then go directly to buy train tickets."
Entering the county town, Zhou Ziwen said to Chen Shiying.
"Okay, I'll listen to you."
Chen Shiying nodded.
After walking for so long, Chen Shiying was a little tired.
Zhou Ziwen found a restaurant close to the train station and he and Chen Shiying each ordered a bowl of shredded pork noodles.
After dinner, Zhou Ziwen and Chen Shiying went to the train station and bought train tickets for that day.
In the waiting room, Chen Shiying leaned on Zhou Ziwen's shoulder and said softly, "Ziwen, I'm really happy to see Dad this time."
Zhou Ziwen held Chen Shiying's hand and said, "Me too. Seeing that Dad's living conditions have improved, I feel a little relieved."
The train slowly pulled into the station, and Zhou Ziwen and Chen Shiying boarded the train with their luggage.
On the train, they recalled the days they had spent on the farm, their hearts filled with emotion.
This visit not only allowed me to see Dad Chen, but also improved his life. I believe that Dad Chen will live a better life in the future.
After walking for a whole morning, Chen Shiying was tired.
Not long after getting on the bus, she fell asleep in it.
Zhou Ziwen felt a warmth in his heart as he looked at Chen Shiying's peaceful sleeping face.
He gently covered Chen Shiying with a piece of clothing to prevent her from catching a cold.
The train sped along the tracks, and the scenery outside the window kept receding.
Zhou Ziwen wasn't feeling sleepy, so he sat down to check the various skills on the auto-play panel. (End of this chapter)
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