203 Chapter 203 Waterwheel
After that, Second Uncle Gu wasn’t in the mood to chat anymore. So, after exchanging a few polite greetings, he brought Gu Chengxi home.
But just as he left, he returned and said, “Oh, I almost forgot. There’s still something I want to discuss with you.”
“Do say,” Gu Chengrui replied.
“Right, I heard that you drew the waterwheel. You see, we were wondering if we could help you sell it.
“At that time, our two families and the Qian family will share the profits. What do you think?”
“The waterwheel is done?” Zhou Ying asked happily. The wheat in the manor was waiting to be watered, and she was getting impatient.
“It’s done. We tried to install it today, and the water test will probably take place the day after tomorrow. The chief will definitely inform you by then.”
“That’s great. It’ll be much easier with the waterwheel.”
“Indeed. Otherwise, it would be too time-consuming and laborious to fetch water from the river bit by bit.”
“Thanks for creating that quickly.” Gu Chengrui smiled as he spoke. He then looked at Zhou Ying and asked, “Do we still have to get involved in the waterwheel?”
The next step was to dig a canal, and the land in the village would be irrigated.
Five days later, the second waterwheel was created. Zhou Ying asked them to send it to the manor, making Chang Shun and the others jump in joy.
In less than half a month, orders for the waterwheel mobilized the labor force of the entire village.
One day, Zhou Ying had just entered her restaurant when she saw Manager Liu waiting inside. She was stunned for a moment before walking over and asking, “Uncle Liu, what brings you here today?”
“General Zhou is waiting for you in the Bamboo Garden on the second floor.” Manager Liu stated as he rose to his feet.
“Since General Zhou is here, let’s go up together.” Zhou Ying offered and went upstairs with him.
After pushing the door open, she saw Zhou Huaiming eating and drinking tea with a look of enjoyment on his face. She went forward and said, “Hello, Brother Zhou.”
“Have a seat. Has Brother Gu already left for the clinic?”
“Yes, he went there early in the morning. The temperature difference between day and night is quite drastic now, and many people have caught colds; the clinic sure is busy.”
“You guys sit down while I call him over.” Zhou Ying said and was about to go out.
“Forget it. There’s nothing that important for him to come over at this time. Don’t call for him.” Zhou Huaiming quickly stopped her.