Fleeing from famine? Not a chance; the divine healer's wife made her fortune.
Chapter 66 All Hidden Dangers Eliminated, Mission Accomplished
All hidden dangers have been eliminated, and the mission is accomplished.
At the connection point, the newly built earthen dam does not connect perfectly with the original ditch; a small crack meanders along it, which is easily overlooked if one does not look closely.
However, Su Yunlan knew that a thousand-mile dike can be breached by an ant hole. Such a small crack could easily widen under the erosion of rainwater, ultimately causing the entire water conservancy project to fail.
"The soil at this connection point is loose, and with the recent heavy rainfall, it could easily collapse." Su Yunlan frowned, her fingers gently touching the crack. The slight dampness on her fingertips only increased her worry.
She looked up at Xiao Yuhan, her tone firm, "It must be repaired as soon as possible, otherwise all our previous efforts will be in vain!"
Looking at Su Yunlan's solemn expression, Xiao Yuhan felt a sense of worry rise in his heart.
He knew of Su Yunlan's expertise in medicine, and now it seemed that she also had unique insights into water conservancy engineering.
He nodded and said in a deep voice, "Just tell me what you need."
The news quickly spread throughout the village. When Liu the craftsman arrived, his face turned deathly pale upon seeing the crack.
"What...what should I do?" he muttered to himself, fine beads of sweat forming on his forehead.
"Craftsman Liu, is there any way to remedy this?" Su Yunlan asked, her tone tinged with anxiety.
After careful observation, craftsman Liu shook his head repeatedly and sighed, "The soil is too loose; it's impossible to repair. I think we have to abandon this project."
These words immediately caused an uproar among the surrounding villagers.
The water conservancy project they had painstakingly built was almost completed, but it was about to be ruined by a small crack.
Su Yunlan's gaze was firm, and her tone left no room for doubt: "We can't give up! There must be a way!"
Craftsman Liu, however, remained unconvinced. "Madam Su, you don't understand. This water conservancy project is no child's play. It's not something you can just assume you can accomplish! I've been a craftsman for decades and have never seen anything like this before. This crack is simply beyond repair!"
Su Yunlan took a deep breath, trying hard to suppress the anger in her heart.
She knew that now was not the time to argue; the priority was to find a solution.
"Craftsman Liu, you are very experienced. Do you have any suggestions?"
Craftsman Liu sneered, "Suggestion? My suggestion is to give up! Rather than wasting our energy, we'd better look elsewhere!"
Su Yunlan's patience finally ran out. "Craftsman Liu, as the village's craftsman, are you just going to stand by and watch the villagers' hard work go to waste?"
"I..." Craftsman Liu was stunned by Su Yunlan's imposing manner and was speechless for a moment.
Su Yunlan ignored him and turned to Xiao Yuhan, saying, "Fourth Brother, take some men to find sturdy timber and stones nearby, the more the better!" With that, she took a piece from her sleeve…
Su Yunlan took out a neatly folded piece of oilcloth from her sleeve. When she unfolded it, she found a set of exquisite tools inside.
A gleaming silver awl, a small hammer, a uniquely shaped chisel...
Each one exudes the cool luster unique to metal, gleaming in the sunlight.
The craftsman, Liu, was completely stunned. He had lived most of his life and had never seen such an exquisite tool.
"This is..." He couldn't help but reach out to touch it, but Su Yunlan gently dodged him.
"I acquired these tools by chance, and they come in handy now," Su Yunlan explained, her tone calm yet carrying an undeniable air of authority.
She picked up a small hammer and gently tapped around the crack, carefully observing the changes in the soil while muttering to herself as if she were calculating something.
The villagers watched her with bated breath, as if witnessing a miracle.
Even the usually arrogant craftsman Liu abandoned his disdainful expression at this moment.
After a moment, Su Yunlan stopped what she was doing and a confident smile appeared on her lips.
“Found it!” she said firmly. “We need to use these tools to compact the soil around the crack, then fill it with special clay, and finally reinforce it with stones and wood.”
As she spoke, she picked up an awl and skillfully chiseled some small holes in the soil around the crack. Then she filled them with a black clay and gently tapped them with a small hammer to make the clay bond tightly with the surrounding soil.
The craftsman, Liu, watched in stunned silence. He had never seen such a repair method before, much less such exquisite tools.
He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but found that he couldn't say anything.
Xiao Yuhan stood silently beside Su Yunlan, watching her busy figure with tenderness and admiration in his eyes.
He knew that Su Yunlan could always create miracles.
Su Yunlan felt Xiao Yuhan's gaze, looked up and smiled slightly at him.
"Si Lang, take some men and arrange these timbers and stones according to my instructions," Su Yunlan said to Xiao Yuhan, pointing to the materials that had already been prepared on the ground.
Xiao Yuhan nodded, then turned and directed the villagers to get to work.
As the sun sets, its golden rays bathe the busy crowd, creating a harmonious and beautiful scene.
Looking at everything before him, Su Yunlan was filled with hope and joy.
She knew that as long as everyone worked together, they would be able to overcome all difficulties.
Su Yunlan's gaze fell on Xiao Yuhan, and the corners of her mouth turned up slightly. "Fourth Brother, look..." Su Yunlan pointed to the shimmering water in the distance. The afterglow of the setting sun reflected on the water, as if sprinkling thousands of golden lights, which was breathtakingly beautiful.
"The water is coming!"
Cheers resounded through the sky, and villagers spread the news, their joy overflowing.
Clear river water flows slowly along the newly built ditches into the parched farmland, nourishing the cracked earth.
The crops greedily drank in the sweet river water and regained their vitality.
"It's done! It really is done!" Village Chief Wang was so excited that tears streamed down his face. He gripped Su Yunlan's hand tightly and said in a trembling voice, "Mrs. Su, you are truly our village's savior!"
The craftsman lowered his head in shame. He had never imagined that the woman he looked down upon possessed such superb skills.
He walked up to Su Yunlan and bowed deeply. "Madam Su, I was blind before. I hope you will forgive my mistake!"
Su Yunlan smiled slightly, "Craftsman Liu is too kind. As long as the water conservancy project can benefit the villagers, it is a meritorious deed."
To celebrate the completion of the water conservancy project, the village held a grand celebration.
The villagers sang and danced, their laughter echoing throughout the village.
The bonfire blazed brightly, illuminating every smiling face beaming with happiness.
At the center of the celebration, Su Yunlan, dressed in simple clothes, could not conceal the radiance emanating from her.
The villagers toasted her one after another, expressing their sincerest gratitude.
"Mrs. Su, you are a legend in our village!"
Words of gratitude poured in like a tide, filling Su Yunlan's heart with emotion and pride.
She knew that everything she had done was worthwhile.
As night deepened and the crowd gradually dispersed, Su Yunlan stood at the highest point of the village, overlooking the brightly lit village, and felt an indescribable sense of accomplishment welling up in her heart.
Suddenly, a warm, large hand wrapped around her waist from behind...
A warm, large hand wrapped around Su Yunlan's waist from behind, and the familiar temperature and scent warmed her heart.
“Lan’er,” Xiao Yuhan whispered in her ear, his voice trembling slightly, “you are truly remarkable.”
Su Yunlan turned her head slightly, and her eyes met his deep gaze.
It was filled with tenderness, love, and deep pride.
Xiao Yuhan turned her around and, in front of all the villagers, embraced her tightly.
This man, who was usually quiet and reserved, expressed his love for her with the most passionate embrace.
"Lan'er, I'm proud of you." His voice wasn't loud, but it was enough for everyone present to hear.
The villagers applauded and offered their blessings upon witnessing this scene.
The warm firelight shone on everyone's faces, reflecting their heartfelt joy and blessings.
The air was filled with the scent of happiness, and a warm atmosphere enveloped the entire village.
The children sang cheerful songs around the campfire, their clear voices echoing in the night sky.
The elderly gathered together, talking about the bright future of the village, their faces beaming with hope.
The craftsman Liu walked up to Su Yunlan and bowed deeply. "Madam Su, I have offended you in the past. I hope you will forgive me." His tone was sincere, and Su Yunlan's medical skills and wisdom completely won over this stubborn old craftsman.
Su Yunlan smiled slightly and accepted his apology.
She knew that her arrival would not only change the fate of the village, but also the mindset of the villagers.
Village Chief Wang excitedly grabbed Su Yunlan's hand, tears streaming down his face, "Madam Su, you are truly our village's savior! On behalf of the entire village, I thank you!"
Su Yunlan shook hands with Village Chief Wang, her heart filled with emotion.
She knew that everything she had done was worthwhile.
Just then, a figure rushed over, panting, and shouted, "Master Xiao... Fourth Master Xiao, there's news..." Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Xiao Yuhan's sharp gaze.
"What is it?" Xiao Yuhan's voice was low and tinged with a sense of foreboding.
The newcomer glanced at the jubilant crowd around him, hesitated for a moment, then leaned close to Xiao Yuhan's ear and whispered, "...The team...will continue our journey tomorrow..."
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