Chapter 562: Digging a Canal



Xiang Mianmian did not waste any time. She quickened her eating pace, quickly found a secluded place, opened the system mall and started buying books.

Books contain golden houses and beautiful women.

She now feels how fortunate she is to have books to read, as many problems can be easily solved without having to rely on her own trial and error.

Compared to my own shortcuts, our predecessors had to step into countless pitfalls before developing the country.

Xiang Mianmian felt that she had an extra responsibility, so she read very seriously. She wanted to study hard to make the country more prosperous.

She was struggling to survive, and other researchers without the golden finger were also devoting all their strength.

At Yang Yifei's house, Zhang Jidi waited and waited, but his daughter never came back, so he had to go to Chang'an City to play with Xiang Hongqi, his son and daughter-in-law.

It’s no wonder that Chang’an, the ancient capital of thirteen dynasties, lives up to its reputation, with many scenic spots and historical sites.

Zhang Jidi and his wife and their son and his family had a great time.

After waiting for three or four days, Xiang Mianmian still hadn't sent back a message, so Zhang Jidi and Xiang Hongqi had to go back first. They only took about ten days of leave, and spent four or five days on the journey.

Xiang Hongqi has a stable job and doesn't have to worry about unemployment.

Zhang Jidi was afraid that if he didn't go back, he would delay his work and would be replaced by someone else.

Yang Yifei and his wife also had to go back to the army to report for leave. They were afraid that Xiang Mianmian would return to the military compound in the next few days, so they left a letter with the brother at the guard post, asking them to pass it on to him when they saw him.

As people left one after another, the Yang family gradually became deserted again.

Xiang Hongqi and Zhang Jidi were exhausted from the journey and finally arrived home after taking a train for three days and two nights.

At noon on the weekend, the two had just gotten off the train and were walking on the street when they found that everyone in the county was in high spirits, as if some big happy event was about to happen.

They were confused and hurried home with their luggage.

Zhang Jidi believed that there was no need to ask individually, as the people in the family compound would take the initiative to talk to them and let them know.

As expected, Uncle Tian’s loud voice could be heard eight hundred miles away. Zhang Jidi quickened his pace, wanting to hear what was happening in the county town.

She asked Xiang Hongqi to take the things home while she stayed outside to figure out what was going on.

Anyway, Xiang Hongqi, a grown man, doesn't like to listen to these things, so let him tinker with it at home and listen to the gossip by himself.

She squeezed through a group of neighbors who were holding their bowls and casually asked them if they had eaten.

His mind was completely absorbed in listening to the gossip, and he didn't even notice that they were still holding their rice bowls.

Although the neighbors were surprised that Zhang Jidi had returned, they still greeted him and continued to listen to his gossip.

Uncle Tian's face flushed, his saliva flying: "...I told you, our county must have been so successful because of the dragon dance I had performed a while ago. It immediately took off, and the provincial capital gave us money to dig a canal!"

Auntie Ximen next to her rolled her eyes and said, "Come on, you're just bragging. You're not afraid of getting your bluff blown. What does this have to do with you?"

Yang Sanniang, who was eating, turned her bowl to the other side, not wanting to listen to his continued bragging.

Uncle Tian chuckled and said, "Why does it have nothing to do with me? It seems that God favors me. Otherwise, why would such a good thing only happen to our county town and not to nearby places?"

Zhang Jidi rolled his eyes after hearing this. He was too embarrassed to look at his shamelessness.

Without exception, everyone present rolled their eyes.

Seeing that Uncle Tian was still boasting that he was favored by God, Zhang Jidi couldn't stand his bragging anymore and turned to ask someone else.

It turned out that before they set off, the gossip that the eldest daughter-in-law Wang Chunting had heard came true: a canal was going to be dug in the county town.

Now many families living along the river are waiting for the demolition agreement, but the government has not yet made a decision and is still in the process of negotiation. I guess it depends on which house will get the least compensation for demolition.

Yang Sanniang finished her meal and held up her empty bowl. "Oh, which houses are you going to demolish? You're talking to me and I can't even hear you clearly. It's really tiring. If you don't tell me, I'm leaving."

Ordinary people don’t care about the development of the county town. They only know the huge benefits brought by demolition.

To be honest, their family compound is basically full of people who are about to be relocated, but they are jealous of the demolition. Who would be willing to listen to Uncle Tian's bragging without a definite answer?

They said they were leaving, but in fact they didn't move at all.

It's a rare Sunday and everyone is resting. They get together to gossip and relax. Who would want to go home and work?

Seeing that he had aroused public anger, Uncle Tian reluctantly said, "It's just the ones by the river, who else could it be?"

Well, it seems he doesn't know the details either.

Auntie Ximen shoved him aside and said, "Go away! It's like I'm not listening to you. It's useless. At least find out the truth before you come back. Everyone knows that they're going to dig a canal."

This news has already spread throughout the county, so there is no need for him to keep talking about it.

A group of people were bustling about, with many different opinions.

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