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Du Yuhan had this idea after learning that Grandpa Jiang worked at a scrap metal recycling station.
She knew that Old Master Jiang came from a prominent family and had excellent judgment, which was why she wanted to ask him to handle this matter.
Through Grandpa Jiang, she can collect some old items that are considered valuable by later generations.
She could send these old items to Zhuo Yuan so he could sell them to raise funds to buy food and other supplies. This was essentially making use of waste, which was very cost-effective.
It's not just about old objects; she has even more plans to implement after she settles down in Laogewan Village.
Du Yuhan and Grandpa Jiang chatted about ancient culture and antiques.
Jiang Zhaonian laughed and said, "I didn't expect that you, Xiaohan, would know so much at such a young age. You're amazing."
Du Yuhan waved her hand and said, "I also like these things, and I've only read a few books on the subject. Then I'll leave this matter to Grandpa Jiang. I have to go out for a while and won't be back for some time. I'll come to see you and Grandma Jiang when I get back."
You two should eat more of these nourishing foods; only when you're healthy can you support Bowen and his sister.
As Du Yuhan was about to leave because it was almost noon, Jiang Bowen said as he saw her off at the door, "Sister Xiaohan, do you really like those old things?"
Du Yuhan nodded and said, "Of course, they represent the culture of different periods and are well worth collecting and studying."
Jiang Bowen said, "My grandfather knows a lot, and I will learn from him. I will also help you collect old items in the future."
Du Yuhan nodded and said, "You'll graduate from high school in six months. Do you want to go to university or get a job?"
Jiang Bowen said, "I don't want to go to university. My grandparents are so old, and my younger sister is still young. I urgently need to work to earn money to support my family."
Du Yuhan nodded and said, "That's good. Now that you're working, your grandfather's burden will be much lighter. You're all grown up now, and it's time for you to take on the responsibility of this family. Have you thought about what kind of job you want to do?"
Jiang Bowen said, "I want to work in a factory. There are quite a few factories in our city, C. Spring recruitment is coming soon. I want to see which factories are hiring and then apply."
Du Yuhan asked, "I haven't been in C City for long and I'm not very familiar with this place. What kind of factories are there in C City?"
Jiang Bowen replied, "There are many factories in City C, including steel mills, coal mines, shipyards, power plants, tractor factories, fertilizer plants, cotton mills, wineries, and food factories. However, there isn't enough food to feed everyone right now, so the wineries are definitely having a tough time."
I'm quite interested in mechanical knowledge, and I'd like to start as an apprentice in a tractor factory or shipyard, and then gradually work my way up.
Du Yuhan nodded and said, "I'll ask around for you when I get back. It would be good for you to learn mechanical skills. Welding is also a good skill. If you learn it well, you won't have to worry about being unemployed in the future. I'll find you some books on this subject, and we can start learning from there."
Jiang Bowen said happily, "Thank you, Sister Xiaohan. Is this too much trouble for you?"
Du Yuhan said, "I'm just asking for you, there's no guarantee of any results. You should still actively prepare for the spring recruitment season at various factories, let's be prepared for both possibilities."
Du Yuhan gave Jiang Bowen some instructions and then rode her bicycle home.
The next morning, after breakfast, Gu Qishen had his driver pick up Du Yuhan and the child from the compound, and then they went to Laohewan Village together.
Gu Huayang was very happy to see his father and shared his joy at the prospect of going to the countryside with Aunt Han.
Gu Qishen was overjoyed to see his son so cheerful, a stark contrast to his previous silence. His son had finally returned to normal. This was all thanks to Du Yuhan and the He family.
Gu Qishen heard from Du Yuhan that she had designed a waterwheel for Laohewan Village, and that the village was currently digging irrigation ditches under the leadership of village officials in preparation for a potential drought. Du Yuhan's visit was to guide them in installing the waterwheel.
Gu Qishen was very interested in this, and decided to go to Laohewan Village with Du Yuhan.
As the driver approached Laohewan Village, Gu Qishen saw the villagers working hard in the fields near the village.
Liang Shouzhen, who was leading everyone in digging the ditch, saw the car approaching from afar and stopped what he was doing. He guessed that it must be Du Yuhan.
As they approached the village, Du Yuhan saw Uncle Liang waiting for them at the village entrance.
When they arrived at the village entrance, Gu Qishen asked the driver to stop the car, and he and Du Yuhan got out with the child in their arms.
When Liang Shouzhen saw that it was indeed Du Yuhan who got off the bus, he didn't recognize the others.
Du Yuhan quickly introduced, "Uncle Liang, this is Gu Qishen, a leader from our City C."
Upon hearing this, Liang Shouzhen quickly stepped forward, grasped Gu Qishen's hand, and said, "Hello, Mr. Gu, welcome to Laohewan Village. I am Liang Shouzhen, the village secretary."
Gu Qishen smiled and said, "Uncle Liang, I came to your village to see for myself after hearing about the waterwheel from Xiaohan. Maybe it can be promoted throughout the city. Please don't mind my sudden visit."
Liang Shouzhen said, "Not at all. It is an honor for us that you have come to our remote little mountain village."
Gu Qishen said, "Uncle Liang, the He family and I are close friends. My son is being looked after by Xiaohan every day. We're all family, so there's no need to be so polite. Let's go see how your waterwheels are doing."
Liang Shouzhen nodded and said, "Okay, the waterwheel is being made by Du Lianqiao, a villager from our village, along with several other villagers. Du Lianqiao is a skilled carpenter, and the waterwheel he made is quite exquisite. I'll take you to see it now."
Gu Qishen did not take a car again, but walked with Liang Shouzhen to the brigade headquarters.
Du Lianqiao, the brigade leader, and a few others were working enthusiastically, and they had already made three waterwheels.
When Du Lianqiao saw his daughter arrive, he said, "Xiaohan, you're here. We've already made three waterwheels, and we're just waiting for you to teach us how to assemble them."
Du Yuhan said, "Today, let's not build waterwheels. Let's just pull a waterwheel to the riverbank and I'll teach you how to load it."
Everyone had been waiting for this day. After a burst of cheers, several young men were instructed by Liang Shouzhen to load the parts of a pre-made waterwheel onto an oxcart and pull it to the riverbank.
Du Yuhan instructed everyone to move the waterwheel to one of the selected installation locations. The irrigation ditch had already been dug, and once the waterwheel was installed, the experiment could begin.
When everyone heard that a waterwheel was going to be installed, they lost their focus on work and all came to watch. This was related to their village's harvest this year, and whether they would have enough to eat; naturally, everyone was very concerned about whether the waterwheel would work.
Liang Shouzhen understood everyone's feelings, so he didn't stop them.
The groundwork for installing the waterwheel had already been completed by Liang Shouzhen and his team, so the waterwheel could be installed directly.
Du Yuhan took out the installation drawings she had drawn and had people make the foundation first. Then she guided everyone step by step to install the waterwheel.
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