Chapter 17

Seeing the machinery roaring and drilling into the ground, Shunbao couldn't help but ask curiously, "Young Master, how long do you think it will take to drill a well with this iron contraption?"

Yueyang pondered for a moment before replying, "At this rate, I estimate it will take about twelve hours to drill a well. If we use two machines at the same time, we can drill fifty to sixty wells in a month. This way, we won't have to worry about water for irrigation anymore."

As he spoke, Yueyang noticed more and more people gathering around, fearing that something might happen, he asked Hu Laosan to lead over a dozen servants to guard the drilling machine and prohibit any idle people from approaching. He called over Yuelai Fu and instructed, "Uncle Lai Fu, call over two smart and capable servants. I will teach them how to install this drilling machine so we can speed up the well-drilling process. Remember, the people you choose must be reliable, understand?"

Yuelai Fu, still not fully calmed down from his excitement, understood that with this powerful tool, they could drill wells and draw water freely around Wulizhai, which would be hundreds of times more efficient than manual labor. He nodded repeatedly, his face filled with excitement, and said, "Young Master, rest assured. This old servant will handle it properly and won't let you down."

Thus, Yueyang stayed busy until late at night, finally dragging his tired body back to his courtyard. When the Linglong sisters brought the food, Yueyang's hands were even trembling from exhaustion. Seeing Yueyang's drenched clothes and weary expression, the sisters felt very pained but didn't dare to complain, only wiping away their tears secretly.

Seeing the tear-stained faces of the Linglong sisters, Yueyang smiled and comforted them, "Ling'er, why are you crying? I'm doing something important. Once we finish this, Wulizhai won't have to worry about water for irrigation anymore. Then I'll see what those old fellows can do."

Yulong grabbed Yueyang's hand and asked innocently, "Young Master, since you've already agreed to let them dig a channel from the Sanggan River to draw water, they shouldn't make things difficult for us anymore, right? This way, you won't have to work so hard."

Yueyang patted Yulong's head and laughed helplessly. If only things in this world were as simple as she thought.

Yuling, being the older sister, was more sensible than Yulong. She said to her sister, "Ling'er, stop pestering Young Master. He's been working all day. Go to the kitchen and heat up some water; Young Master needs to take a bath."

"Okay!" Hearing Yuling's words, Yulong quickly ran to the kitchen.

After finishing his meal, Yueyang took a comfortable bath under the care of the Linglong sisters and then went to bed. He slept soundly until noon the next day. The sisters had already prepared his toiletries and lunch. Under their care, Yueyang enjoyed a comfortable lunch. However, many things in this world are often disruptive. Just as Yueyang was halfway through his meal, he saw Shunbao eagerly knocking on the door, shouting, "Young Master, Young Master, water has come out! The well we drilled has water!"

"What? Water has come out? How could it be so fast!" Yueyang was also surprised. According to his estimate, it should have taken until the evening.

As he spoke, Yulong ran over and opened the courtyard gate to let Shunbao in.

Shunbao started shouting as soon as he entered, "Young Master, water has come out, really! This time we've hit the jackpot!"

"Alright, I understand. I'll go with you right away." Yueyang, who had only eaten half his meal, put down his chopsticks and was ready to leave with Shunbao.

"Hey, Young Master, you haven't finished your meal yet?" Seeing Yueyang leave without finishing, Yulong was unhappy and glared at Shunbao with her beautiful big eyes. Whenever this guy came, something bad usually happened.

Seeing Yulong's glare, Shunbao felt quite wronged. The well they started drilling last night had water the next day, such a big event, of course, he had to report it to Young Master. Otherwise, even if Young Master didn't scold him, his father would break his legs. His father was currently dancing with joy by the water channel.

Yueyang, seeing Yulong's slight resentment, smiled and gently patted her head, "Alright, don't pout. I'm just going to take a look and will be back soon. I won't be as late as last night."

"Young Master, you must keep your word and not make us and our sister wait too long." It seemed Yulong still had a lot of resentment about Yueyang's frequent late returns.

Yueyang raised his hand and promised, "Of course, I promise. If I break my word, you can punish me to do one thing."

Yulong wrinkled her cute little nose, "Hmph, I won't punish you. Sister would be heartbroken."

"Ling'er, you're talking nonsense again." Now it was Yuling's turn to be unhappy. She reached out to tickle Yulong, but Yulong, who was prepared, jumped away, and the two started chasing each other in the courtyard.

Seeing the Linglong sisters running around the courtyard like two butterflies, Yueyang felt a warm feeling in his heart. He gave Shunbao a nod, and the two quietly left the courtyard and walked quickly out of the village.

When Yueyang arrived at the well-drilling site from last night, the roaring drilling machine had already stopped. Yuelai Fu and dozens of servants were gathered around the newly drilled well, talking excitedly.

Yuelai Fu quickly saw Yueyang and ran up to him, stammering, "Young Master, water, real water! This old servant can't believe it. This thing really can drill a well."

Seeing the excited Yuelai Fu and the surrounding tenants and servants, Yueyang was also deeply moved. Technology brings great changes to people. According to the technology of this era, drilling such a well would take at least three months, but now with the drilling machine, it took less than a day to get water. That's the difference!

Patted Yuelai Fu on the shoulder, Yueyang instructed, "Uncle Lai Fu, it's good that we have water. Remember, this news can't be spread yet. Have someone cover the well immediately and don't let too many people know. Also, everyone here today must keep their mouths shut, understand?"

"Understood, this old servant understands." Having been the steward of Yue Family Village for decades, Yuelai Fu was not a fool. He quickly understood Yueyang's concerns and immediately promised, "Young Master, rest assured. I will make sure these rascals keep their mouths shut and won't leak any information."

"Good, that's what I want to hear." Seeing Yuelai Fu understand so quickly, Yueyang was very satisfied. He continued, "Also, I've already taught you the steps and key points of operating the drilling machine. From today, the drilling machine is in your hands. Your task these days is to lead people to drill more wells in Wulizhai, striving to ensure that the villagers don't have to worry about water, understand?"

"Understood, Young Master!" Yuelai Fu patted his chest loudly.

PS: A Ding is currently having trouble typing, so I can only write one chapter for now. Also, A Ding shamelessly asks for recommendations and collections!

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