Siheyuan: He Yuzhu’s Sunshine Farm

Chapter 129 The deaf old lady is going to show her trump card!

Chuandigou Village is a village that is seriously short of water. This village is very beautiful. The village is surrounded by mountains, surrounded by rolling mountains. The mountains are green and white, the green forests cover the green streams, the blue sky, the curling smoke, the crowing of chickens and the barking of dogs. The scenery is beautiful and pleasant. From a distance, you can see the green oats fields. The fields are covered with green patches, which makes it look like an idyllic scene.

However, such a beautiful village is a resource-based village with severe water shortage. People in the village have regarded water as gold for generations.

Water is the source of life and the basis of survival.People regard food as their first priority, and food cannot be separated from water.

However, water shortage has become a standard issue in Chuandigou Village. The villagers in Chuandigou Village rely on water from an old well called Xijingshang in the southwest of the village. Uncle Zhao told He Yuzhu and others that he heard from the village The old man said that this is a well about 60 meters deep that was dug by generations of people over many years since the village was founded.

The wellhead of the ancient well is round, about one meter in diameter, and is made of bluestone inside. The top is sealed with four bluestone strips. A hand-operated windlass is set up above the wellhead. The method of drawing water is to use the principle of leverage, using two pieces of bluestone. A stone is used as a support, and the pulley and handle are installed above the well. Then the rope on the pulley is turned by hand to put the bucket into the well and lift the water by hand.

The well platform where the windlass was installed was paved with stone slabs. The whole village came here to collect water, and the large stone slabs at the mouth of the well were polished black and smooth.

Because there is a ditch between the village and the West Well, it is necessary to go up and down a slope of more than 30 meters long to carry water. The empty bucket is filled with water when it comes back. How many generations of people have experienced the hardships of carrying water uphill? This ancient well has a small amount of water, and the water supply is guaranteed. The rate is extremely low, but it is the only source of drinking water for the whole village.

Uncle Zhao said that as long as he could remember, his family had a water urn next to the stove to support his family's livelihood.

There is water in the urn, so don’t panic.Even if it is windy or raining, there must never be no water in the water jar.

When Uncle Zhao's father came back from work and saw that the water in the water tank was almost bottomed out, he would not hesitate, pick up a pole and two buckets, and go to the west well about a mile away to fetch water. Uncle Zhao would I like to follow behind my father and listen to the "squeaking" sound of the windlass pulling up water.

Later, Uncle Zhao grew up. At this time, the water in Chuangdigou Village was even more precious. There is a saying that drinking water is as expensive as oil. It is about a mile from the well to Uncle Zhao's house. Uncle Zhao can pick two The bucket of water was carried all the way without spilling a drop.

Sometimes, Uncle Zhao's son came home from school and was extremely thirsty. He scooped a copper ladle full of water into the urn, drank half of it, and dumped the rest as waste water.

When Uncle Zhao's wife saw it, she felt heartbroken, and then she warned her even more earnestly: "The water in the urn was obtained by your father's hard work, so don't let it collapse!"

The difficult life makes all the mothers in Chuandigou Village a little too stingy with water. It's really sad to think about it.

Although it was difficult at that time, it was still able to meet the needs of the whole village. But after the 60s, worse things happened again. As soon as the rainy season ended, the supply of well water in the village began to exceed demand, and there were often a group of people waiting at the well to carry water. Some people suggested queuing up on a first-come, first-served basis, but when a household on the wheel appeared, the whole family had to pick up all the pots, basins, cans, and buckets at home. People who were anxious for water couldn't help but quarreled with them. There were often quarrels at the well.

Some people got up in the middle of the night to fetch water. There was a saying at that time: "If you have a girl, don't marry in this village. You will hear the sound of dango in the middle of the night."

When there is difficulty in drinking water, some people take buckets with them when visiting relatives in neighboring villages and carry a load when they return.

When the villagers went to work in the neighboring village two miles away, they also brought buckets back and carried a load of water. The team that called back after work turned into a team carrying water.Since we have to climb a slope to carry water to the neighboring village, the two full buckets of water in the well in the neighboring village only have half of the bucket when we get home. Sometimes it is difficult to carry water even up the slope.

Some even lead donkeys carrying two buckets on their backs to carry water to nearby villages more than ten miles away.

I get up at four o'clock in the morning every day and set off, then line up again. When the bucket of the person in front is full, it's the next person's turn, one by one.The shortage of drinking water in the village spreads more and more, making it difficult for some young men in the village to find wives.

There was a popular saying in the local area: "When it rains to take a bath, cross the river to wash your feet."

As he said this, Uncle Zhao's tears came out again. At this time, Jiang Ni asked: "Have you ever dug a well?"

Uncle Zhao nodded: "We did it, and I was the one who took the lead. We dug every house in the village and hired a well-drilling team. However, we dug a lot of wells and spent all the money, but there was no water."

Later, an expert came to our village. He told us that we could not produce water by digging wells in our village. All we had to do was go to the mountains to blow up springs and then build a canal to divert the water down the mountain.

In order to survive, we had no choice but to tighten our belts and rush up. What we didn't expect was that the rocks on this mountain were too hard. We originally planned to complete the task in one month, but now it has been delayed for three full months. moon.

We stopped immediately at the construction site and started to eat bark and grass roots. These are not the most difficult part. The most difficult thing is that there is no explosives. Without explosives, the opening of the mountain will be delayed. Use hammers and chisels to open the mountain. We may never be able to draw water in our lifetime.

I really have no choice but to come to Sijiucheng to sell my son's honor. "

After saying that, Uncle Zhao burst into tears. Jiang Ni's mother on the side also had red eyes. She looked at Jiang Ni beside her and said, "Ni'er, please help this Uncle Zhao. Their village is too pitiful."

Jiang Ni also nodded: "It is indeed a village that needs help, and I admire Uncle Zhao's approach, but I also have my own troubles here. I can prepare some explosives for Uncle Zhao, but I am not the only one with supplies. Can't get it together.

For such a big city, Sijiu City, during the Chinese New Year, I have already used up all the materials in my hands. This can only guarantee the operation of Sijiu City. Now you ask me to take out a grain of rice and an ounce of meat. I am both Weak-hearted. "

After speaking, Jiang Ni sighed, but Uncle Zhao quickly said: "We don't need material support. As long as we have some explosives to ensure that we can open the mountain, we don't need other materials. We can overcome it."

Jiang Ni was a little moved, while He Yuzhu smiled: "You don't need to overcome it, I can guarantee your supplies. Don't worry, Uncle Zhao, I will guarantee your village's supplies in the future."

"Master He, you have to think carefully, these supplies are not that simple." Jiang Ni reminded.

But He Yuzhu smiled and nodded: "Director Jiang, don't worry, I, He Yuzhu, keep my word. In this way, Uncle Zhao, I will go to your Chuangdigou Village with supplies in three days."

"Thank you, thank you!" With that, Uncle Zhao knelt down directly to He Yuzhu and Jiang Ni. This scene made He Yuzhu and Jiang Ni panic and quickly helped Uncle Zhao up. "time to eat."

At this time, Grandma Li's voice sounded outside. Soon Li Xiuniang, He Yuyu, and Yu Haitang came in with food. There were all chicken, duck, and fish. Uncle Zhao's eyes were straight. Jiang Ni looked at the table of food and wine. After that, he also looked at He Yu very meaningfully.

Jiang Ni's mother was careless. Seeing so many dishes, Jiang Ni's mother was a little surprised and said: "Xiao He, your family has so many dishes. You are worthy of being a cook. Oh, it's really good." "

He Yuzhu smiled slightly: "Auntie, if you like it, you can eat more. I have prepared a lot of dishes, especially this braised pork dish. I made it long ago. I don't know if it will suit your appetite."

"Okay, okay, let me try a piece." After saying that, Jiang Ni's mother quickly picked up a piece of braised pork and put it into her mouth. After chewing it twice, Jiang Ni's mother said in surprise: "Xiao He, your braised pork is so delicious." Right. It melts in your mouth and has endless aftertaste. By the way, can you tell Auntie how to cook your braised pork?"

"Of course, if Auntie wants to learn, I will teach you everything I have." He Yuzhu agreed with a smile.

"That's really great. Auntie, I'm good at everything but not good at cooking. Jiang Ni's father keeps teasing me about this. Jiang Ni's father will be back in two days. Xiao He, can you spare some time? Come to my house to teach auntie?" Jiang Ni's mother showed an expectant expression.

He Yuzhu nodded without thinking: "Of course. Auntie, give me some time and I will teach you in person."

"Then it will be in two days. You will go to Chuandigou Village in three days, and my family will teach me in two days. By the way, Jiang Ni happens to be here, so she can also learn." Jiang Ni's mother was overjoyed.

"Mom and dad will be back in two days. Isn't it appropriate for you to ask Master He to go to my house?" Jiang Ni frowned slightly.

"What's inappropriate? Your father is not a big tiger. Xiao He just went to teach me how to cook and then had another meal. What are you thinking about? By the way, you two can also talk to your father about the bottom of the boat. Maybe your father can support you a little bit about Goucun Village." Jiang Ni's mother smiled slightly.

For some reason, Jiang Ni always felt that her mother's smile had a different meaning.

"Auntie, can I ask what uncle does?" He Yuzhu asked with a smile.

"Ah, he is just a person who runs around, a person who is needed everywhere and rides around in a car every day." Jiang Ni's mother didn't take it seriously, then picked up a lion's head and took a bite, and exclaimed again: "Xiao He , these meatballs are also delicious, hey, you have to teach Auntie too, when these ginger mud daddy comes back, I will scare him to death."

He Yuzhu did not doubt that he was there. At this time, He Yuzhu thought Jiang Ni's father was a truck driver running around from Jiang Ni's mother's description. However, it was only when He Yuzhu went to Jiang Ni's house that he realized how powerful Jiang Ni's father was.

After a meal in a pleasant atmosphere, He Yuzhu arranged for Uncle Zhao to find a small hotel to stay. Three days later, He Yuzhu would take Uncle Zhao back to Chuangdigou Village.

Then Jiang Ni and her mother also left, but He Yuzhu made an appointment with Jiang Ni's mother two days later to teach Jiang Ni how to cook.

On the way back, Jiang Ni and her mother were sitting on the bus. In fact, Jiang Ni's family had cars. However, Jiang Ni's father said that these cars were for her to ride in. Jiang Ni and her mother both She can't sit, so Jiang Ni uses a bicycle to go to work, while Jiang Ni's mother relies on the bus.

Mother and daughter were sitting on the bus. Jiang Ni said speechlessly: "Mom, what do you mean? Why did you invite Master He to come to your home to teach you how to cook?"

Jiang Ni's mother chuckled: "Ni'er, you know, I don't know why, but when I first saw Xiao He, I felt a little predestined. This young man is really good. Look at how neatly he cleans up the house, and he is good at work. He is a cook. .

Don't you happen to like to eat? Then Xiao He is a cook, and you two really match each other. "

"Pfft!" Jiang Ni was completely speechless: "Mom, please figure it out, Master He is younger than me!"

"What's the point...?" Jiang Ni's mother said with a nonchalant smile: "My daughter is not bad. She needs to be good-looking and gentle, um...a little bit gentle."

"Didn't you say that Chen Gang and I would go on a blind date?" Jiang Ni frowned: "Now there's another person?"

Jiang Ni's mother chuckled: "Chen Gang is my alternative. You should know that I don't like guards, especially guards like your father. He will not be at home for more than half a month throughout the year, and you are also busy with work. If you choose Chen Gang again, you two will rarely see each other in your lifetime.

This is not what I want to see, because my mother is fed up with this kind of life.

But if it's Xiao He, it's different. Xiao He can stay by your side. He's younger than you, so he can take better care of your life, so I feel that Xiao He is really suitable for you. . "

"Ha!" With a wry smile, Jiang Ni said speechlessly: "Mom, I'm really convinced by you, why can't you care about anything positive?"

However, Jiang Ni was a little surprised. At this time, Jiang Ni's mother looked at Jiang Ni and said solemnly: "For me, you are the most positive and meaningful thing to me. I don't care about other things."

These words made Jiang Ni's heart warm, and then she leaned directly on her mother's shoulder and said coquettishly: "Mom!"

Jiang Ni is a proud daughter of heaven. Her footprints actually had no intersection with He Yuzhu's. However, fate is really wonderful. When He Yuzhu traveled back through time, there was already another different life waiting for He Yuzhu. , and how He Yuzhu will go now is still unknown.

However, what we can know is that He Yuzhu now has resources that He Yuzhu did not have before, so He Yuzhu still has a long way to go.

At the same time in the courtyard, the deaf old lady walked to her kitchen and pushed a brick underneath. There was a small red wooden box under the brick. The deaf old lady picked up the small wooden box and opened it. There were three golden leaves in the box. Mrs. Delai picked up a golden leaf, then put the small wooden box away, and then shouted outside: "Girl, come here quickly and help the old lady run an errand."

(End of this chapter)