The water really emerged. Just when everyone was feeling discouraged and even considering giving up, the pond truly yielded water!
Right at the spot where Li Sheng had been digging, with just a few more swings of the hoe, the water flow increased, and everyone thought to keep going and make the outlet bigger.
But they were stopped by some elders in the village.
Though the younger ones didn't know the reason, as the saying goes, "Not heeding the advice of the elders leads to immediate disadvantage," everyone chose to bring their things directly ashore.
Almost the entire village turned out, regardless of whether they were aunties or young women.
Even Li Sheng's wife, Xiuniang, came to the pondside with her big belly, supported by her sisters-in-law.
Seeing his own wife, Li Sheng hurried over and, supporting her, moved to where Jiang Hu and Liu Yang stood.
