In the sweltering summer heat, the house felt like an airtight iron cage, unbearably hot.
With the help of the Institute of Invention, saltpeter was invented.
The method for making ice was then made public free of charge.
The people of Yunshui County, as long as they had some savings, could afford to buy saltpeter.
With ice to cool people down, fewer and fewer people are dying from heatstroke.
For mild heatstroke, you can go to Huichuntang to get a free herbal tea bag to cool down and drink at home.
Although it was insignificant, it was very effective in winning people's hearts.
The people are all overjoyed to be living in Yunshui County today, and their sense of happiness is soaring.
With the start of summer vacation, students are all on holiday.
Whether they were sons and daughters of wealthy families or children from ordinary families, the changes were significant.
The young masters and ladies who used to only know how to order maids and servants around are now taking the initiative to do many things within their capabilities.
The children of ordinary families are more knowledgeable and reasonable than before. They are not only good at working, but also eloquent. Finally, there are literate people in the family!
Some families who run small businesses and struggle with accounting treasure the multiplication table like a priceless artifact, pestering their children to memorize it.
Like a gentle rain nourishing the earth, everything is developing in a better and better direction.
Over the next two months, Jiang Yue used the machines developed by the Institute of Invention to locate the mine, mark the location, and build temporary shelters for the workers.
Chen Xiuer got a tan and traveled all over the streets and alleys of Yunshui County, the nine townships, and the strange mountains and valleys.
Of course, drawing topographic maps wasn't just her job.
To avoid injury and lack of medical care, a doctor was assigned to accompany them, and coincidentally, it was Gu Liulang.
Two guards were also present to protect their safety.
In addition, Chen Haichao also sent a trusted confidant to accompany and protect his daughter.
In short, after two months, Chen Xiuer and her team successfully drew a complete topographic map of Yunshui County!
During the process, something happened that somehow improved her relationship with Gu Liulang.
The two of them, at least, didn't start out being at odds.
After obtaining the topographical map, Jiang Yue was surprised to discover that her fiefdom was larger than she had imagined.
To our pleasant surprise, a few more hills have been added!
"Mission accomplished, this subordinate shall take his leave."
After explaining the topographic map, Chen Xiuer tactfully took her leave.
"You've worked hard. You should go back and get some rest these next few days."
Jiang Yue gave her positive praise, saying that Xiuer handled the matter very well and believed that she would definitely be promoted again in the year-end evaluation.
Despite public opposition, she opened up some important positions in Yunshui County to women shortly afterward.
Xiuer is like a precedent; with her pioneering spirit and breaking down societal prejudices, a new path will surely be paved for women...
After Chen Xiuer left, Gu Liulang was restless and hesitated to say goodbye. Instead, he looked at his elder sister with great unease.
"What? Did I get a scald on my face, sister?"
Seeing her younger brother's appearance, Jiang Yue could roughly guess that this was the behavior of a young man experiencing first love.
It seems that after two months of being together, the seed of love has finally sprouted in his heart.
"Sister, I...I want to ask, before, you and Grandmother talked about arranging a marriage between me and Xiuer, does that still stand?"
Gu Liulang's face stung from the slap and he felt incredibly ashamed.
His previous rejection and disdain were still fresh in my mind.
Now you're saying it's really delicious!
"kindness?"
Jiang Yue closed the topographic map and gestured for the other party to sit down and talk.
"Come on, tell me why you changed your mind?"
"Well, that's a long story..."
Gu Liulang smiled wryly, then respectfully poured tea for his sister and recounted in detail the events that had transpired over the past two months...
In short, it's a classic, addictive story about a bickering couple.
At first, the two disliked each other, but they got to know each other through daily bickering.
Then, in a moment of crisis, the other party stepped forward.
However, it's not a story of a hero rescuing a damsel in distress, but rather a story of a damsel in distress rescuing a doctor...
In short, through their daily interactions, sharing hardships and experiences, Gu Liulang developed feelings for Chen Xiuer.
He reflected on his past "lack of appreciation".
Now, he regrets it.
I wish to find a soulmate, and stay together until our hair turns white.
He thought, it's pretty good to have someone to bicker with, eat with, and play with until we're old. That person is a real gem.
Jiang Yue's eyes lit up. No wonder she noticed that when Xiu'er was explaining the topographical map, her eyes were intentionally or unintentionally falling on Liu Lang.
Looks like there will be another wedding banquet at the end of the year!
......
As the sun sets, the summer heat gradually dissipates.
As soon as Jiang Yue returned home, Aunt Ge presented her with the letter.
A letter arrived from Wujia Village with good news: Xiaoyu gave birth to a big, healthy baby boy, weighing over six pounds. His cry was loud and clear, and his nickname is Liangliang!
The letter was sent ten days ago, but for some reason, it took several days to reach her.
"Back in our old house, Xiaoyu gave birth to a big, healthy boy. Now, Xiaoshi is a father too."
At the dinner table, Jiang Yue told her daughter the good news.
Now, she finally understands the sorrows of being an elderly mother.
Seeing her younger generation getting married and starting their own families, some becoming officials and others becoming parents, her gaze fell on her only daughter who was still single. She wondered, when will her daughter find her true love?
"Mom, my cousin has a baby? When are we leaving for Chinese New Year this year? I miss Grandpa and Grandma, and I miss my older brother and sister-in-law, and Wan'er..."
Qingyao put down her chopsticks and bowl, her eyes crinkling with joy.
My cousin's child will probably look more like her.
Hehe, she saw a wooden horse carriage being sold by a craftsman on the street a few days ago, and she'll take some money tomorrow to buy one for her cousin.
Oh no, one isn't enough; I also have to consider Wan'er, Xuan'er, Hao'er, Yu'er, and Cheng'er...
Oh my god, I suddenly realized that all my brothers and sisters are married and have children!
Are six wooden carriages enough?
She frowned, thinking that there were still some days until the New Year, so she couldn't spend money on snacks for the time being; she had to save all her money...
Aunt Ge, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but chuckle. Just from the young lady's expression, she could tell that the young lady was struggling with something.
"Before the New Year, your Uncle Guanghua missed your Grandpa Yongfa very much. He said he wanted to bring the two old folks back to Wujia Village for the New Year this year."
Otherwise, Jiang Yue was truly afraid that after returning home, Wu Guanghua would come knocking on her door demanding her father's return...
"Yes, I understand. After I go back to my room, I will write a letter to my second and third brothers. During the New Year, the whole family should be together to make it feel like the New Year."
Qingyao nodded; she also missed her second and third brothers, her sisters-in-law, and her nephews.
When I was a child, I looked forward to growing up.
As we grow up, we always miss the past.
Humans are so complicated.
"what ever."
Children grow up and become independent, and Jiang Yue had no intention of keeping her children by her side or confining them under her wings. Letting them live according to her own wishes was the greatest tolerance and freedom she could offer...
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