NOVEL NEXT Completed
Two years had passed since the start of the ambitious village project. The once dense jungle had been transformed into a thriving community. Houses were being built steadily, and the water system that Li Wei had envisioned was finally taking shape. Each home had running water with taps in both the kitchen and the bathroom. The villagers had learned to transport large stones for carving, and many homes were now complete, with stone-carved areas for cooking and washing.
As the water system neared completion, attention shifted to the toilet drainage system. With guidance from Li Wei, the villagers built underground pipes that led the waste from their toilets deep into the forest, where many trees had been cleared during earlier stages of the project. The nutrients from the waste would help the land recover and create fertile soil for future use. This simple yet effective system ensured that the village stayed clean and free from waste issues.
After 3.5 years of tireless work, the rudimentary structure of what they had envisioned was now complete. A central road, cutting straight through the 200-meter breadth of the plot, stretched for 1 kilometer. On either side of this road stood the new wooden houses, built with care and surrounded by fences that each family had constructed on their own. The houses, combining wooden structures with stone elements, stood strong, a testament to the villagers' hard work and perseverance.
The villagers moved into their new homes with a sense of pride and relief. It had been a long journey, but now, with a proper drainage system, running water, and secure homes, everyone could finally enjoy the fruits of their labor. For the first time, the village felt truly modern, even though it had been built using traditional methods combined with the knowledge Li Wei had shared.
Yet, even as the villagers settled in, Li Wei looked ahead to the future. During a village meeting, he proposed another project: creating a park and planting lemon trees on a 2km by 2km plot of land. This new development would require cutting down more of the forest, but the lemons grown there could be sold to generate money for future village improvements.
"The land we clear will be used to plant lemon trees," Li Wei explained. "These lemons will not only provide an income for the village but will also help us fund future projects. We can hire more workers, build better infrastructure, and continue improving our lives."
The villagers were tired after years of hard work, but a cycle of positivity had been created in the village. The successful completion of their homes had boosted morale, and everyone was eager to keep improving. Li Wei's vision inspired them once again. While the task of clearing 2km by 2km of forest seemed daunting, it was easier than before because the land didn't need to be flattened like for the houses. The goal this time was simply to ensure the trees were cleared and the ground prepared for planting.
The villagers began the task slowly, knowing they could take their time. It was hard work, but not as intense as the earlier stages of the project. This time, they didn't have to transport rocks or level the land. They only needed to clear the trees and prepare the soil. Additionally, the forest had already been partially cleared during the building of the homes, and the waste from the village's toilet system would provide nutrients to enrich the soil for the lemon trees.
Over the next year and a half, the village worked steadily. The once thick forest gradually gave way to open land ready for planting. The villagers cleared the trees, allowing the waste from the toilets to enrich the land further, knowing that this nutrient-rich soil would help the lemon trees thrive. The process was smoother than their previous efforts, and with no rush, they took their time, ensuring that every part of the project was done right.
By the end of the 1.5 years, the land was ready. The 2km by 2km plot, once a dense forest, was now cleared and prepared for the next phase of development—planting the lemons that would become the village's main source of income. The future of the village looked bright, as they now had the potential to generate money for further development and improvement. And while the villagers were tired from the years of hard work, they knew that with each new project, their lives were steadily improving. A sense of pride and optimism filled the village as they looked forward to the next phase of their journey, knowing that with unity and determination, they could achieve anything they set their minds to.
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