As soon as he ran out of the path in front of the Zhiqing Point, Chen Fan saw a group of people digging pits and filling water pipes along the road.

When even unconsciously slowed down the horse.

Zhang Wenliang caught up from behind, looked at him from the line of sight, and said with a smile, "It was the water tower construction master invited from the county to point out, they have also built water towers for the village next to the county seat before, at the beginning, the water pipe was put in the ditch, but sometimes when scooping water in the ditch, and doing something else, it is easy to touch the water pipe, and there has even been a shovel to shovel the water pipe."

Therefore, according to his design, the water pipe should try to avoid the place where it will be cultivated, and then it should be buried deep in the ground, and if it must be exposed, it should also be wrapped with multi-layer things, and the wrapped things must have a certain degree of protection, and they cannot be broken casually, and the requirements are quite ......"

Riding a horse and jogging, Zhang Wenliang and Chen Fan talked about the current water pipe laying situation, "He said that we are relatively good at laying pipes here, one to the east and one to the west, a water pipe goes straight to the middle of the village, like your 6 teams, and then pull one straight to reach each household, our 5 teams are a little more troublesome, in addition to a straight line, you have to go around a circle, and there are many pipes for the fee." ”

Zhang Wenliang kept talking along the way, in fact, Chen Fan knew all these things, but looking at him like this, it was obvious that he was overexcited, so he didn't stop him and let him talk happily.

Nowadays, the entire Nanhu Commune, in addition to the commune government compound and the water transportation company, belongs to Lujiawan and has tap water, and it doesn't matter if the third is not the third, the main thing is to use tap water, so it's understandable to be so excited.

After talking for a long time, Zhang Wenliang suddenly asked, "Alas, I heard Brother An say that the water pipes in your house have been laid?" ”

Chen Fan nodded, "Yes, faucets are installed in the kitchen, bathroom, and two bathrooms, and the entrance is behind the kitchen. ”

When he built the house, he considered the problem of running water, the village has tap water, only responsible for a faucet, where it is, it must be less for him, there are two bathrooms in his house, and he can't have tap water to carry water over.

So later, when the house was finished, I looked for security help, bought dozens of meters of cast iron water pipes in the county's Wujiaohua store, and invited a professional plumber to come to the door, with a variety of heavy tools to be spliced one by one, first paved the parts of the house to be used, just wait for the tap water to be opened, and it can be used.

However, considering that the cast iron water pipe at this time only had a life span of 30 to 50 years, he did not use the embedded process, but directly made a simple anti-rust treatment for the water pipe, and then buried it in the soil.

For this, he owes another sum of money for the plumbing.

Now no one doubts that he really has no money, because the money to buy water pipes is all advanced by the brigade after selling rabbits!

In fact, at this time, there are already plastic water pipes, as long as there is no external force to destroy, it will be no problem to use it in the new century, and it is not easy to be frozen and cracked in winter, and there will be no rust water.

But Chen Fan still chose cast iron pipes.

Because plastic pipes are expensive!

(There is only an invoice for plastic water pipes, 6 yuan a kilogram.) Cast iron pipes are several times cheaper)

The two rode their horses and chatted as they walked, and after a while they came to the small dirt slope between the 5th and 6th teams.

This belongs to the territory of Team 6, but because it is a barren slope, it is not counted in the cultivated land, so there is no talk of compensation or not, and the construction is over.

At the top of the slope, dozens of people worked together to dig the foundation, and as the shovel flew, the foundation was dug in a short time.

Then the small workers were dragged to dig pits and bury pipes, leaving only a dozen people here to assist the master engineer of the construction team to build the water tower.

The two masters invited from the county construction company, accompanied by Captain Yang and several people, smoked and chatted, shouting a few words from time to time, pointing out the key points of building the water tower.

Judging from the courteous attitude of Master Wang, the captain of the construction team, you can know that his words are all on point.

This year's masters, you don't care what their attitude is, but they can definitely be called rigorous in their work.

Since you came, you won't be perfunctory. Smoking is smoking, that's because there are too many big workers here, they don't need to do it at all, and they only need to say a few words casually, and the master workers can immediately understand the essentials, and the work is good and fast, even these two masters are full of praise, and say that they want to recommend them to work in the construction company in the county.

Master Wang, they naturally smiled and politely declined.

Working in the commune construction team, the income is a lot close to home, so why run away from home to work in the county.

If you are not familiar with the place, the salary may not be high, how can you work in the commune comfortably.

Seeing Chen Fan coming, Secretary Yang immediately beckoned to him, and then said to the two masters, "This is the hero of our small water tower, the diesel engine was bought back by him from the local committee, and this water tower was also designed by him, Chen Fan and Teacher Chen." ”

He turned to look at Chen Fan again, "These two are masters from the county construction team, this one is surnamed Qiu and this one is surnamed Ma." ”

Chen Fan immediately stretched out his hands, "Master Qiu is good, Master Ma is good, it's hard work." ”

Master Qiu's eyes were already shining, and he stretched out his hand to hold it, "It turns out that you are Teacher Chen, it's better to see than to hear!" ”

Another Master Ma also shook hands with Chen Fan, and said with a smile on his face, "Sure enough, he is a talent, no wonder he can publish articles in the Daily of the Prefectural Committee and "Jiangnan Literature and Art", this month's "Jiangnan Literature and Art" has two articles from you, it's amazing, it's amazing!" ”

One is naturally serialized "On the Field of Hope", and the other is Chen Fan's double robbery created with Jiang Lili as the prototype in order to buy an electric fan.

How does Chen Fan know?

The magazine sent him two large packages, all of which were letters sent to Chen Fan by readers from all over the province, one of which was because of "On the Field of Hope", and the other part was that article.

And this part of the letters is basically female readers, for which Zhang Wenliang and Yang Xingxiu also gave Chen Fan a nickname, called "Women's Friend"!

In addition, Chen Fan's original purpose was not frustrated.

Among the manuscript adoption tickets sent to him by the magazine, there were two precious electric fan tickets, which could be regarded as fulfilling his wish.

One of the two electric fan tickets was returned to Zhang Wenliang, and the other bought an electric fan, just one in his room and one for the girls, and he spent this double robbery safely.

In the face of the enthusiasm of the two masters, Chen Fan also seemed very modest, "Where and where, I just describe some objective facts, or our members and comrades are down-to-earth and hardworking, otherwise I can't write it." ”

Master Qiu looked very understanding, "Art comes from life. This is very consistent with the spirit of Mr. Li's speech at the Yan'an Literature and Art Forum. ”

Chen Fan was still modest and cautious, "Yes, yes, I just did it according to Mr. Li's instructions." ”

The two masters were even happier when they heard this, and pulled Chen Fan to talk.

Obviously, they are two masons who have only attended literacy classes, but they insist on pulling Chen Fan to talk about literary and artistic creation.

However, they are not the kind of nonsense like "the emperor uses a golden hoe", but they are targeted. Whoever wrote the article was divorced from reality, and which one wrote it was very pertinent, and the rules and regulations were all justified.

Chen Fan's eyes lit up when he heard it.

There are many people who understand labor and life, and there are also many people who understand literary and artistic creation, but there are not many people who know how to pick thorns in literary and artistic works and know what labor and life can be integrated into creation.

No wonder it is said that there is an old man in the family, and these two masters are really a treasure.

And they not only have rich life experience, but also the backbone of the construction team, with the construction team has been to many places, in addition to Gufeng County, far to the adjacent areas, and even to other provinces, participated in the national water conservancy project of professional construction projects, nearly ran all over the various communes in Gufeng County, can be described as "well-informed".

Chen Fan chatted with them and absorbed a lot of creative materials.

Secretary Yang and a few people next to him stood aside, and they couldn't stop smiling on their faces.

Ye Shubao smoked a cigarette and whispered, "It's still Xiao Chen who is amazing, just now these two masters almost had their eyes on the top of their heads, and they didn't even look at our people, but now as soon as Xiao Chen came, they were like seeing relatives, and the smile on their faces never stopped." ”

Xiao Liewen said with a smile, "It does feel different, although they were also very conscientious just now, and they didn't hide the places that should be pointed, but it was really uncomfortable to look at with a cold face, and now it's much better, and kind, how good!" ”

Captain Zhang bit the cigarette stick and nodded repeatedly, "I'm still worried that they will go back today, with Xiao Chen here, it should be no problem to stay for two more days, right?!" Anyway, we must build a small water tower, and let them go after passing the acceptance. ”

Secretary Yang's eyes rolled slightly, and he said softly, "Originally, people only promised to come over to help for one day, and they still came over on Sunday, but of course it is good to stay for two more days, even if it is a few yuan more labor fees." ”

After a pause, he said again, "But we can't all count on Xiao Chen, we also need to work harder." ”

Ye Shubao looked at him and asked, "How do you get down?" ”

Secretary Yang pondered for two seconds, stealthily found Zhang Wenliang, and whispered, "Is lunch ready?" ”

Zhang Wenliang nodded again and again, "Xingxiu took someone to prepare, killed a chicken, prepared a big carp weighing more than ten catties, and slaughtered a rabbit, loach eel, and then a stir-fried frog, all of which are hard dishes!" ”

Secretary Yang was slightly stunned, "Who will get the rabbit?" ”

Hearing this, Zhang Wenliang couldn't help but swallow his saliva, "Xiao Chen's rabbit meat is really amazing!" ”

He said and sighed, "Last time we all said that when the rabbit was raised, we would sell rabbit meat together, but in May he went to the prefectural committee, in June he had to give lessons to the people in the study class, and in July it was a double robbery, so today I will try it once, otherwise I should sell rabbit meat in the market today, and I will definitely earn at least dozens of dollars!" ”

Secretary Yang's eyes narrowed slightly, "Don't blow it, let Xiao Chen take a look later, and then go to find a big turtle to come back, please Xiao Chen Lu, let the two masters taste our Lujiawan specialties?" ”

Chen Fan was chatting with the two masters on the side, but he was deaf and clear-sighted, and when he heard Secretary Yang's words, he couldn't help but glance at them.

When did soft-shelled turtle become a specialty of Lujiawan? How did he not know?

It's just a two-course dish, a little bit.

He also hoped that these two experienced masters could stay for two more days, but Secretary Yang and they were in order to let them check the small water tower, and he was in order to get more materials from the mouths of these two masters.

After all, my life circle is a little smaller, and the stories I hear are limited, if I don't collect more good stories, how can I write so many things?!

At noon that day, Secretary Yang held a banquet at the team headquarters and invited the two masters to dinner.

Taking advantage of the strength of the two masters, Secretary Yang took the opportunity to smile and said, "Master Qiu and Master Ma are really skilled, Master Wang is the best master in building houses in our commune, and even he is full of praise for the two masters." ”

Master Qiu immediately waved his hand, "Hey, we are just a few years older, at the age of Master Wang, we are not as good as him." ”

Master Ma is also very face-saving, "Master Wang's craftsmanship is also very good, just now I said that I invite you to our county construction company, it is not a polite word, if you are willing, write to me at any time, I will arrange it." ”

Master Wang naturally thanked and flattered again.

Seeing that the atmosphere was just right, Captain Zhang hurriedly smiled and said, "Master Qiu, Master Ma, look at this small water tower, it is related to the vital interests of our people in Lujiawan, although there are many of us, but it will take two or three days to build this water tower, let alone two or three days, let's take a look, why don't you stay for two more days and help us check the gates?" ”

Hearing this, both Master Qiu and Master Ma hesitated.

Several leaders at the table couldn't help but look at each other, these two are afraid that they won't be able to enter the oil and salt? !

At this time, Chen Fan smiled slightly, and glanced at Secretary Yang and the others vaguely.

Secretary Yang and Captain Zhang looked at each other and smiled, put down their hearts, lowered their heads and remained silent.

Chen Fan picked up the wine glass, touched Master Qiu and Master Ma first, never mentioned the matter of asking them to stay, and said with a smile, "After listening to the two masters today, I realized that our construction workers have so many stories closely related to national events. ”

He looked at Master Qiu, "You participated in the construction of the north gate of the Jingjiang Flood Diversion Project that time, right?" ”

Then he looked at Master Ma again, "You participated in the construction of the Sanmenxia Hydropower Station Dam?" ”

Chen Fan sighed, "This is a big project related to people's livelihood, I still want to hear more about your story, and then use this as a blueprint to write an article about our construction workers, but it's a pity ......"

At this point, it came to an abrupt end.

But Master Qiu and Master Ma couldn't sit still.

Master Qiu grabbed him, widened his eyes and asked, "Write about our construction workers?" It's true? ”

Chen Fan's face was full of seriousness, "Can this still be fake?" ”

He pointed at Master Wang, "Master Wang of our production team is also a construction worker, if I dare to talk nonsense, can he let me go?!" ”

Master Wang held back a smile, nodded seriously, and at the same time opened his mouth to come, "Yes, yes, Mr. Chen told me about this before, but what I did was a small project, which was of little value, and I couldn't say anything." ”

Master Ma immediately took out a peony cigarette and handed it to Chen Fan, grinning, "You write it to the construction worker, that's a big deal, it's not good to delay." ”

He turned his head to look at Master Qiu, "Old Qiu, then let's stay for two more days?" ”

Master Qiu immediately made a decision, "We must stay for two more days, and we can be regarded as making a little insignificant contribution to this article." ”

Chen Fan's face was suddenly full of surprise, and he immediately picked up his wine glass and said, "That's not insignificant, but very important, if it weren't for the materials you provided, I wouldn't be able to hold back a fart if I was locked up in the house for three years!" ”

Suddenly, a foul word made the two masters feel very cordial, and they immediately picked up their wine glasses and clinked glasses with a smile.

When Secretary Yang and the others saw it, they couldn't help but be overjoyed, the matter was solved so simply? !

Seeing that they touched their glasses, they all touched each other with wine glasses, and the atmosphere was suddenly very good.

(End of chapter)