Standing on the stage, Lin Yue cleared her throat and said loudly, "Fellow villagers, as you all know, we are going to carry out infrastructure construction. This is for the better development of our village. With the roads repaired, everyone's travel will be more convenient, and the transportation of new crops will be easier. With the warehouses built, we can better store the fruits of our labor." Her eyes swept over each villager, trying to make them feel her sincerity and determination.
She then gave a detailed explanation of the road construction route and warehouse design, as well as potential problems and solutions during construction. "We will try our best to minimize the impact on everyone's daily life. Temporary passages will be left during road construction to ensure that everyone can enter and exit normally," she said.
A villager stood up and asked, "How long will this project take to complete? We don't want it to drag on for too long." His eyes revealed a hint of urgency.
Lin Yue replied, "We estimate that road construction will take about three months and warehouse construction will take two months. However, there may be delays if there are special circumstances such as weather conditions, but we will urge the construction team to complete the work as soon as possible."
After addressing the villagers' concerns, infrastructure construction officially began. Construction teams arrived in the village, and the roar of various machines shattered the village's usual tranquility. The villagers curiously gathered around the construction site, watching the massive machines and the busy workers.
At the road construction site, an excavator was digging the roadbed. The driver skillfully operated the machine, the huge bucket constantly scooping up soil. Workers were busy moving stones and laying drainage pipes nearby. A young worker, wiping sweat from his brow, said to his colleague, "Building this road isn't easy; there are so many stones underground." His face was covered in dust, but his eyes revealed a tenacious spirit.
Lin Yue and Chen Yu were also on site helping to coordinate and supervise. Lin Yue noticed a worker struggling to move stones, so she went over to help. "Come on, let's do it together," she said with a smile, her face covered in sweat, but her eyes full of enthusiasm. She and the worker lifted the stones and moved them to the designated location.
Chen Yu, on the other hand, directed the vehicles transporting materials. "Over here, unload the sand here. Be careful!" he shouted, his voice still clearly audible amidst the noisy construction site. His figure moved between vehicles and materials, ensuring everything proceeded in an orderly manner.
However, the construction process did not go smoothly. During the road construction, they encountered the problem of underground karst caves. When the excavator dug to a certain point, the ground suddenly collapsed, forming a large pit. The workers were stunned and rushed over to check the situation.
The foreman rushed over anxiously, shouting, "This is a real problem! I didn't expect there to be a cave here. We have to replan the route, otherwise the road won't be sturdy enough." His face was pale, and cold sweat beaded on his forehead.
Upon hearing the news, Lin Yue rushed to the scene. Looking at the large crater, her heart sank. "What can we do? Replanning the route will increase costs and time," she thought, her eyes filled with worry, her brow furrowed.
Chen Yu calmly said from the side, "Let's see if we can fill in the cave first, and then reinforce this section. If that doesn't work, we'll consider replanning the route." His eyes revealed a kind of composure, showing no panic in the face of difficulties.
So they brought in geological experts to conduct a detailed investigation of the cave. The experts recommended filling the cave with concrete first, and then laying a steel mesh on top to strengthen the roadbed. Following the experts' advice, Lin Yue and Chen Yu organized workers to begin dealing with the cave. This process was extremely difficult, requiring a great deal of time and effort, but no one gave up.
Problems also arose during warehouse construction. Because the warehouse site was located near a river with a high water table, water seepage occurred during foundation excavation. Workers hadn't dug very deep before water gushed out, flooding the foundation pit.
The foreman said helplessly, "We have to pump the water out, otherwise we can't continue construction." He directed the workers to bring a water pump and start pumping. But after a while, the water surged up again, seemingly endless.
Lin Yue was extremely anxious as she watched the foundation pit seep water continuously. She knew that if this problem wasn't resolved in time, the warehouse construction would be severely delayed. After discussing it with Chen Yu, they decided to drive water-stopping piles around the foundation pit to prevent groundwater from seeping in. This was another additional project, which would increase costs considerably, but they had no other choice to ensure the quality of the warehouse.
After a period of hard work, road repairs and warehouse construction finally got back on track. The villagers breathed a sigh of relief as the project progressed smoothly. They also actively participated in construction work within their capabilities, some helping to move materials, others delivering water and meals to the workers.
At a critical moment in road construction, a large amount of stone was needed. However, due to a shortage of transport vehicles, the stone supply was insufficient. Upon learning this, a villager volunteered, saying, "We can use the village's horse-drawn carts to haul the stone. Although it will be slower, it will solve the immediate problem." So, several horse-drawn carts joined the transport team, slowly making their way along the rugged mountain road. The sounds of hooves and wheels mingled together, creating a symphony of construction.
As time went by, the road was gradually completed. A wide, flat cement road stretched from the village entrance to the edge of the new crop fields, like a silver ribbon winding through the village. The warehouse was also built, a tall and sturdy structure standing by the river. The warehouse was spacious, bright, and well-ventilated, with rows of shelves waiting to store the new crops.
On the day of the completion ceremony, the villagers gathered in front of the newly built road and warehouse. Standing in front of the warehouse, the village chief said excitedly, "This is a milestone in the development of our village! Thank you to everyone who has worked hard for this." His voice trembled slightly, and tears welled up in his eyes.
Looking at everything before her, Lin Yue felt a surge of accomplishment. She knew this was just a new starting point for the village's development, and many more challenges and opportunities awaited them. She and Chen Yu stood in the crowd, exchanging smiles, their eyes filled with confidence in the future. They knew that this newly built road and warehouse would carry the village's hopes towards a more prosperous tomorrow.
In the days that followed, the transportation of new crops became much smoother, and losses were greatly reduced. The warehouses were neatly stocked with the new crops, awaiting the best time to sell them. The villagers also truly felt the convenience brought by the infrastructure construction, and everyone was more confident in the village's development, actively engaging in new production and daily life. Lin Yue and Chen Yu, however, did not stop there; they were already thinking about how to further utilize this infrastructure to create more wealth and value for the village, continuing to move towards a better future.
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