Chapter 6

Wang Buping followed the car to the end of the dirt road and saw his father waiting there with eight uncles.

After getting the driver to stop the car, Wang Buping got out, and his father walked over to him. Wang Buping said, "Dad, everything is in the car. Let the uncles come over and get ready to unload the stuff."

Seeing the uncles coming over, Wang Buping greeted them and went to unload the car. Actually, there wasn't much heavy stuff, just a generator and a water pump. Wang Buping decided to carry these himself.

Wang Buping opened the generator, took out some small items, and left the main body on the car. He asked his father and the uncles to carry the lighter items first, while he would carry the heavier ones.

At first, his father was unwilling, but Wang Buping said he would let his father carry them if he couldn't manage.

Seeing his father and the uncles leave, Wang Buping paid the driver and watched him drive away. After waiting for a while and making sure no one was around, he put all the items into his spatial storage and slowly walked, looking at the surrounding mountains with some emotion.

About a mile away from the village, Wang Buping took out the items and started carrying them home. They were indeed heavy, and if his body hadn't been enhanced, he wouldn't have been able to carry them.

By the time he reached the stone arch at the entrance of the village, he was drenched in sweat, which was good because it wouldn't raise any suspicion.

At this moment, Wang Buping saw his father waiting for him.

"Dad, carrying these things is so tiring. Why aren't you resting at home? Why are you waiting for me here?"

Seeing his son drenched in sweat, Wang Youcai prepared to take over the load.

Wang Buping quickly said, "Dad, no need. It's just a short distance. I can carry it myself. You go home quickly; there are still uncles at home."

After saying this, he carried the load and walked home, with his father following behind, looking at his son's back and feeling that his son had grown up.

When they got home, the uncles were drinking water under the banyan tree in the yard. Wang Buping put down the load and said, "Thank you, uncles."

At this moment, his uncle Wang Youfu, the eldest son of his grandfather's brother, said, "Buping, I heard from your father that you bought something that can generate electricity. Is that true?"

"Yes, it's a small hydroelectric generator. There's a stream on the mountain. As long as we modify the stream, it can generate electricity. We'll install it this afternoon, and you'll see the results tonight."

Hearing that it could generate electricity, everyone was excited.

After lunch, without resting, they asked Wang Buping to lead them to install the generator. How could they not be eager? Because of the lack of electricity, it was hard for the village to find brides. Who wouldn't want electricity?

Wang Buping led them to the chosen location and started working.

No one knew who informed the village's only college graduate to come back and work on the land, and now he was about to install a generator. Even the old clan leader was surprised and came to see what was happening. A large group of people walked to Wang Buping's house, led by an old man with white hair, leaning on a cane, and a man around 70 years old supporting him.

Wang Buping's mother was washing things in the yard when she saw a group of people coming to the house, with the old clan leader in the lead. She quickly stood up and walked over to him.

"Old Clan Leader, why are you here?"

She helped the old clan leader to a chair under the tree. The old clan leader said, "I heard Buping is back and is working on some hydroelectric power that can light up the village. I came to see it. Where is he?"

Hearing this, the people around her perked up their ears and looked at Buping's mother, waiting for her response.

Buping's mother, feeling a bit proud that everyone had come for her son, smiled and said, "Buping is just being silly. He says using a water pump to irrigate the fields is faster and less tiring. He's installing a hydroelectric generator with his father and uncles on the mountain."

"Can you take us to see it?"

"Sure."

Buping's mother put down her apron and led the villagers to the site where Buping was building the hydroelectric station.

In a short while, they arrived. Buping saw his mother and the old clan leader and quickly came out of the stream.

At this moment, his uncle said, "Father, Old Clan Leader, why are you here?"

His uncle's father, the current clan leader Wang Fuguo, said, "I heard Buping is back and is working on a hydroelectric generator. The old clan leader wanted to see it."

The old clan leader also said, "Yes, I heard Buping is working on this generator. If it succeeds, it will be a big change for our village."

"Buping, come over and explain the hydroelectric generator to the old clan leader."

Wang Buping washed his hands and walked over to the old clan leader. "Old Clan Leader, you see, the stream flows from top to bottom, and there's a natural reservoir above. As long as the reservoir doesn't dry up, the stream will keep flowing. My generator is powered by the water flow, so it can generate electricity continuously."

The old clan leader thought for a moment and said, "Buping, you are the only college graduate in our village. You have knowledge. As long as you can bring electricity to the village, I will fully support you. If you encounter any difficulties, come to me, and I will help you."

Wang Fuguo also said, "Yes, Buping, if you encounter any problems, come to me, and I will fully support you."

"I understand. Old Clan Leader, my hydroelectric generator is small and can only meet my own needs. I plan to use it to grow vegetables and earn some money to build a cable car on the cliff. This will make it easier for the villagers to go out. In the future, when we have more money, we can build a dock outside, and we can travel by water."

The old clan leader exclaimed, "Good! Buping, you are ambitious. You have studied and still care about the village. Work hard, and I will fully support you. Everyone, listen up. If Buping encounters any difficulties, you must help him. Do you understand?"

Everyone responded, "We understand, Old Clan Leader. You can count on us."

Seeing the smiles and sincerity on everyone's faces, Wang Buping felt warm inside and said, "I know everyone in the mountains has no money, and I don't want you to pay. I just hope that in the future, when I develop the village into a green food base, you will support me and trust me. I will definitely make the village more prosperous."

The old clan leader patted Wang Buping's shoulder.

After talking with the old clan leader and the villagers, Wang Buping let them go back, telling them that the electricity would be ready by night.

After everyone left, Wang Buping and his team continued to work. With the support of the entire village, Wang Buping was full of energy. Thinking about the ginseng in his spatial storage, he decided to sell it to get some money to build the cable car.

After a busy afternoon, Wang Buping's small hydroelectric generator was finally completed. His father quickly went home to get some firecrackers. When the villagers heard the news, they all came to see.

At 5 PM, just before sunset, the area around Wang Buping's hydroelectric generator was filled with people. Everyone in the village, regardless of age, came to see this moment that would change their lives, except for those who were working outside.

Wang Buping, looking at the crowd, was very excited. He placed his hand on the switch, knowing that once he pulled it down, the village would welcome its first light. Although the electricity was only enough for him, it brought hope to the entire village.

With a heart full of excitement, Wang Buping pulled the switch. As the light bulb lit up, the village erupted in cheers, and many of the elders shed tears of joy.

The old clan leader, seeing the bright light, shouted, "Great! Tonight, everyone in the village will gather at the square to celebrate this moment."

Hearing this, the villagers looked at the bright light and went home to prepare food to bring to the square for the celebration.

The night sky was clear, with stars shining brightly. A bonfire was already burning in the center of the square, and people from all directions gathered. Soon, the square was filled with people, with children running around and adults bringing prepared food and drinks, all with joyful faces.

The old clan leader stood on a platform, looking at the crowd below. The people stopped and looked at him.

"Our village has been unable to get electricity because of the cliff. Today, our only college graduate has brought electricity to our village. Although it's only enough for Buping's use, it shows us that we can generate electricity ourselves. I believe Buping will solve this problem. Now, let Buping say a few words." The old clan leader stepped down, and Buping walked up.

"I know some of you look down on me for coming back to farm. You think I'm foolish and that working outside is better. I want to tell you that I will use one year to lift our village out of poverty and backwardness, to make it prosperous, and to show you that you can make money in the village. I also plan to build a cable car on the cliff to make it easier for everyone to go out..."

After Buping finished speaking and stepped down, the crowd was initially indifferent, but the mention of the cable car caused a cheer. The lack of a path on the cliff made it difficult for the villagers to go out. With a cable car, it would only take an hour, which was a significant change.

As time passed, the crowd gradually calmed down and gathered around Buping, asking him about the cable car. This was a major issue for the village's development. It was hard to find brides before, but with a cable car, it would be much easier. Now, even electricity was within reach.

The celebration began, and a group of people surrounded Buping to offer him drinks. Some girls who hadn't gone out to work also came to offer him drinks, leaving Buping speechless.

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