The Beginning of the World: Going to the Countryside as an Educated Youth

"So what does Secretary Tian say about this?"

"Secretary Tian seems to be calling a meeting tonight to come up with a solution." Sun Yuhou said uncertainly.

Since things haven't developed to the point of no return, it's easy to deal with.

Zhao Dongchuan chatted with Old Man Sun for a while and then left. At the moment, he couldn't help much, just buy some things for them to alleviate some of their difficulties.

It was mainly a policy issue. He couldn't just give money and food directly, although he could afford it. But how could he explain where he got so much money? He might even have to put it in his own pocket, and the other party might not accept it. Besides, he also knew a little about the principle of "a little kindness will be repaid with a little grudge."

So at this stage, just survive as long as you can!

If it wasn't for completing the mission, he wouldn't have gone to Pengcheng to open the dungeon. This was inconsistent with Zhao Dongchuan's usual stable character, but where are there so many safe and risk-free ways to make money?

Thinking of this, Zhao Dongchuan couldn't help but worry about Li Huiying. He wondered if she had encountered any trouble or anything happened during the days he was away.

Suppressing these worries, Zhao Dongchuan returned to his cave.

I did my daily homework, continued to do exercises, write, read, and practice the Five Animal Exercises and the Introduction to Qigong.

After persisting for a period of time, Zhao Dongchuan has begun to feel changes in his body. There is a faint heat flowing in his lower abdomen. Although it is very small and not very obvious, he can definitely feel it. This makes him extremely happy. Hard work pays off and finally there are results.

Towards evening, Zhao Dongchuan was bent over his desk, scribbling and revising the plot of "Yellow Earth" from his memory, constantly improving it.

Tian Futang came over and it turned out that he was here to invite Zhao Dongchuan to dinner. As a "scholar" from the village, he was still very popular in the eyes of the older generation. It was an honor for them to be invited to dinner. Moreover, Tian Futang heard from Runye that his brother Tian Fujun thought highly of this "Little Zhao".

Zhao Dongchuan naturally would not refuse, as he originally wanted to complete the task through Tian Futang.

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When we arrived at Tian Futang's home, the food was already ready. Tian Futang's family was one of the best off in the village, so naturally they ate white flour steamed buns, seasonal fruits and vegetables, and a plate of mutton stewed with white flour slices. The aroma was so tempting that it whetted our appetite.

Zhao Dongchuan picked up the wine glass and toasted Tian Futang.

"Thank you Secretary Tian for your warm hospitality. I'll toast to you!"

"Xiao Zhao, you're too polite. You're also a young man from our village. You're our pride. Welcome to come back often!" Tian Futang smiled with a rosy face after drinking a glass of wine. He felt honored to be toasted by Xiao Zhao, such a capable man.

They ate and talked at the same time, and the topic changed from Runsheng's studies to Runye. Maybe he was a little drunk, and he actually started to criticize Sun Shaoan in front of Zhao Dongchuan.

"Who the hell is Sun Shaoan? How dare he set his sights on our Runye? He doesn't even take a piss to look in the mirror. He is just a mud-legged peasant.

It's a wishful thinking for a toad to eat swan flesh!!!"

Zhao Dongchuan naturally understood what happened, but since people had different standpoints and opinions on this matter, he couldn't say anything.

From a father's perspective, Tian Futang naturally hopes that his daughter can marry into a good family and have no worries about food and clothing, but feelings are not subject to human will.

Tian Runye and Sun Shaoan grew up together. Although Shaoan did not continue his studies and the two separated, Runye had already fallen deeply in love with him. And when it comes to girls' feelings, the more suppression their families put on them, the more likely they are to develop a rebellious mentality.

Zhao Dongchuan just listened and nodded without expressing any opinion.

Finally, the topic naturally turned to the recent drought.

"Oh, it hasn't rained for a long time. The crops on the mountain are beginning to wither. What should I do?" Tian Futang looked worried.

"Secretary Tian, ​​even if it doesn't rain, we still have river water. It shouldn't be a problem to pump water from the Donla River to irrigate the fields," said Zhao Dongchuan.

"That's right, but the villages upstream, Guanzi Village, have blocked the water in the dam, so when it reaches us, all the water is gone.

These days, everyone is getting restless. The village party secretary has been criticized by the villagers. "

"Secretary Tian, ​​what are your plans?" Zhao Dongchuan asked.

"I have already notified several other village cadres. Let's hold a meeting after dinner tonight. Let's hold a village branch meeting to discuss this!"

"It's obvious that several villages upstream were not fair in this matter. Secretary Tian, ​​you can go to Director Bai of the commune to seek justice." Zhao Dongchuan said as he toasted with another glass of wine.

"I've been to the commune before, and Director Bai was very busy and had no time to see me, so I thought, how about digging a hole to secretly drain the water!

It's a done deal, there's nothing they can do!" Tian Futang said, a little drunk.

"Secretary Tian, ​​we can't do this. As the saying goes, a thousand-mile dike can be breached by a single ant hole. If things go wrong, the dike will be destroyed and people will die. Then, as the secretary..." Zhao Dongchuan said with a strange look on his face.

Zhao Dongchuan naturally told the most serious consequences. In the original book, if someone had understood the matter clearly, no one would have died.

Tian Futang was so frightened by these words that he sobered up a little immediately. The thing he was most proud of in his life was this "black gauze hat".

"This...this...can't be!" Tian Futang stammered and couldn't speak.

"It is better to believe it than not to believe it. We should think of the worst possible outcome. The safest way is to ask the commune to intervene and let the villages along the river share some water. This water is a public resource and does not belong to anyone.

I can accompany you to see Director Bai tomorrow and explain this matter clearly!" Zhao Dongchuan said to Tian Futang who had completely sobered up.

"Hearing what you said, I feel scared. If the dam really collapses, I won't be the secretary anymore!" As he said this, Tian Futang drank another glass of wine to calm himself down.

"If you come with me tomorrow, you will definitely be able to talk about this. Director Bai values ​​you very much. On behalf of our Shuangshui Village, I would like to thank you for your kindness." As he said this, he toasted Zhao Dongchuan with a glass of wine.

"Secretary Tian, ​​it's too polite for you to say that. I'm also from Shuangshui Village. It's my responsibility to do my part for the village!" Zhao Dongchuan said, waving his hand.

There was a meeting to be held in the evening, so the two did not drink much. After dinner, Tian Futang rushed to the party branch meeting. He wanted to discuss this matter at the meeting.

After finishing his meal, Zhao Dongchuan returned to the cave, washed up, changed into clean clothes, and started doing his homework.

Silent all night.

The next day, Zhao Dongchuan woke up slowly to the familiar yet unfamiliar sound of a loudspeaker broadcast.

Tian Futang rushed over right after breakfast. Everyone had discussed the issue in a meeting last night, and in the end, they decided not to mobilize the entire village to dig a hole. They hoped that the issue could be resolved through negotiation.

The well-informed villagers, upon hearing the news, had already gathered at the entrance of the village, discussing and hoping that Zhao Dongchuan and Tian Futang would bring good news.

Amid the villagers' eager anticipation, the two men, each riding a bicycle, drove towards Shigejie Commune.