RPAGF Chapter 163: Working Together to Repair the Canal
Chapter 163: Working Together to Repair the Canal
The bottom of the canal was piled with branches and debris that had washed down from upstream, making it a mess.
The once clear water has now become dirty and chaotic, mixed with mud and sand.
Shen Ru stood beside Su Panpan, her eyes red, and she said softly: "Panpan, our efforts are in vain."
"This damn rainstorm has destroyed our canal like this." Erniu kicked the stone next to him hard, his face full of anger.
Craftsman Zhang frowned, his expression solemn: "This is not easy to repair."
"I didn't expect the damage to be so serious." Craftsman Li also shook his head.
Mother Wang held her husband Xu Tuan's hand tightly, and Xu Tuan also had a worried look on his face.
Craftsmen Zhao and Wang looked at the canal silently, their hearts filled with regret.
The three brothers Zhao Genlai, Zhao Gensheng and Zhao Xi looked at each other, not knowing what to say.
Aunt Wang sighed, "What are we going to do? We've put so much effort into this."
Wang Xierong bit her lips, her eyes revealing unwillingness.
Aunt Liu and her husband Deng Wubao looked at the canal and sighed helplessly.
Liu Dazhuang clenched his fists and said, "We must not give up. We must repair the canal."
Uncle Xiao stroked his beard and nodded slightly: "You're right. We can't be defeated by this difficulty. At worst, we can just start over."
The two older men, Li Facai and Wang Ershu, looked serious.
Mrs. Chu prayed silently on the side.
Gou Zi, Tie Zhu, Shi Tou and Liu Shun Zi, a few young men, looked at the destroyed canal with unwillingness on their faces.
The ten masters brought by Old Man Zhang were also silent, thinking about how to repair it.
Everyone stood by the canal destroyed by the heavy rain, their hearts filled with frustration and unwillingness like dark clouds.
However, after a moment of silence, Su Panpan straightened her back and her eyes were filled with fighting spirit.
"Don't lose heart, everyone. The difficulties are only temporary." Su Panpan's voice was firm and powerful. "Let's repair the canal together and make our efforts worthwhile. It may take a few more days, but everyone will get paid the same."
After hearing her words, the haze in everyone's heart seemed to be lifted a little.
When she arrived at the canal, Su Panpan immediately got down to work.
She carefully observed the destroyed part, sometimes squatting down and touching the broken stones with her hands, and sometimes standing up and looking at the situation of the entire canal.
Her heart was filled with anxiety, but she knew that now was not the time to panic.
"Everyone come here, let's evaluate the damaged parts together." Su Panpan called to the craftsmen.
The craftsmen gathered around with solemn expressions on their faces.
"Here, and here, the damage is quite serious." Su Panpan pointed to several places and said, "We need to determine the extent and scope of the damage before we can develop an effective repair plan."
The craftsmen nodded and began to examine the work carefully, while Su Panpan stood aside, lost in thought.
She calmly analyzed the cause of the destruction and gradually came to an idea.
"I think the reinforcement of some key areas is insufficient, and there are flaws in the drainage design," Su Panpan said. "We must replan the repair plan."
She looked at everyone with a determined gaze and continued, "We need to reinforce vulnerable areas with rocks and sandbags to increase the canal's resistance to impacts. At the same time, we'll redesign the drainage channels to ensure that when heavy rains come, excess rainwater can be drained away promptly and effectively, avoiding excessive pressure on the canals."
After hearing Su Panpan's words, the craftsmen expressed their agreement.
"Miss Su is right, let's do this." said Artisan Zhang.
Su Panpan felt a little comforted. She knew that as long as everyone worked together, the canal would be repaired.
She took a deep breath and began to direct everyone to take action.
"Everyone is divided into several groups. One group is responsible for carrying stones and sandbags, one group is responsible for reinforcing the canal, and one group is responsible for redesigning the drainage channel." Su Panpan arranged the work in an orderly manner.
Everyone immediately took action, some carrying stones, some carrying sandbags, and some holding tools to start reinforcing the canal.
Su Panpan shuttled between the various groups, guiding everyone's work from time to time.
"The stones here must be placed firmly and cannot be loose." Su Panpan said to the craftsmen who were reinforcing the canal.
"The drainage channels need to be dug deeper so that water can be discharged better," she said to the craftsmen who were responsible for redesigning the drainage channels.
Under the leadership of Su Panpan, everyone worked hard and wielded the tools in their hands more vigorously.
The sunlight shining on them seemed to infuse them with infinite strength.
Su Panpan looked at everyone busy at work and felt deeply moved.
Su Panpan and the craftsmen were busy repairing the canal when they suddenly discovered that they were short of materials.
Su Panpan frowned and said, "We don't have enough materials now. We have to find a solution quickly."
"Yeah, what should we do?" Craftsman Zhang wiped his sweat.
Su Panpan thought for a moment and said, "Let's look around to see if there are any suitable stones or sandbags."
Li Si immediately set out with several masters to look for stones in the distant mountains.
The ground became muddy due to the rain, and every step the craftsmen took was difficult.
As Zhao the craftsman walked carefully, he complained, "The ground is too slippery. It's really hard to walk."
Craftsman Wang smiled and said, "Old Zhao, just take it as a challenge. Maybe you can brag about it to your grandson later."
Craftsman Zhao snorted, "Come on, you're still in the mood to joke now."
Although everyone complained, their hands were busy. They carefully carried the materials and walked back slowly with each step.
Shen Ru and Su Panpan were busy delivering food and hot water to the craftsmen, masters and villagers.
Shen Ru handed the food to Zhang the craftsman who had just finished his work: "Master Zhang, eat something to replenish your energy."
"Thank you, Madam Shen."
Craftsman Li came over and said, "Old Zhang, you have some delicious food but you don't share it with me."
Zhang Gongjian rolled his eyes at him and said, "Go, go, go ask Madam Shen for it yourself."
Erniu was helping to carry sandbags and was exhausted and out of breath.
"This is such a tiring job," said Gouzi, Tiezhu, Shitou, and Liu Shunzi, a few other young men, who were also working hard. Gouzi shouted, "Come on! We can't let the canal get washed away again."
Tiezhu continued, "Yes, after the canal is repaired, we can go to the river to catch fish."
Shitou said excitedly, "Great, great! I love catching fish the most."
Liu Shunzi laughed and scolded: "You only know how to eat, get back to work."
Zhao Xi hummed a little tune while working, bringing a sense of relaxation to everyone.
Wang Xierong was helping to organize tools not far away. When she heard Zhao Xi humming a little tune, she smiled and said, "Zhao Xi, it's already this late, and you're still in the mood to sing."
"Hehe, be optimistic. Maybe it will be fixed while I sing." Zhao Xi grinned.