Siheyuan: I am protecting Shazhu, who dares to object?

With the gradual completion of the Cuigu Village Ecological Tourism Resort, the village has become more and more lively, with tourists coming to visit in an endless stream. Driven by this trend, various industries in the village are also thriving.

However, behind this prosperous scene, new challenges are quietly approaching.

It was a hot summer day. Wang Dashan was checking the production of a new batch of walnut oil at the village walnut processing factory. A village cadre came to him anxiously, "Dashan, something has happened. The road outside our village leading to the township has collapsed in several places due to heavy rain a few days ago. Now it is difficult for trucks to enter and exit. What can we do?"

When Wang Dashan heard this, his brows instantly frowned. He knew that if the road was not smooth, it would be a big problem to transport the village's walnut products out and bring in tourist materials. He immediately put down the work in his hands and followed the village cadres to rush out of the village.

When we arrived at the collapsed section of the road, we saw several large potholes on the originally flat dirt road. In some places, even part of the roadbed had collapsed, and the drainage ditch next to it was filled with mud and sand.

Wang Dashan squatted down, looked at the terrible road conditions, and said solemnly: "If this road is not repaired quickly, the development of our village will be blocked."

At this time, several villagers also gathered around and talked in unison.

"Dashan, it will take a lot of manpower and resources to build this road. Our village just invested a lot of money in the resort. Do we have the spare energy now?"

An elderly villager asked worriedly.

Wang Dashan stood up, patted the dirt off his body, and said firmly: "Uncle, no matter how difficult this road is, we have to build it. Without the road, we can't sell our products, and tourists from outside can't come in. All our previous efforts will be in vain. Let's grit our teeth and find a way to gather manpower and materials. We can always build the road."

After returning to the village, Wang Dashan immediately convened a meeting of all villagers and explained the conditions of the road and the interests involved to everyone.

"Fellow villagers, this road is the lifeline of our village. Now that it is broken, we cannot just watch and do nothing. I know it is not easy for everyone, but as long as we work together, there will be no obstacles that we cannot overcome. Let's each family contribute some labor, and those who can contribute materials can contribute materials, and we can repair the road together. What do you think?"

Wang Dashan looked at everyone sincerely.

There was a moment of silence in the crowd, and then a strong young man stood up and said loudly: "Uncle Dashan, you are right. We can't let this road ruin our good life. My family will provide me as a laborer and come to work every day!"

"Yes, let's go too!"

"And my house!"

Everyone responded. Wang Dashan looked at this scene and felt deeply moved, with his eyes slightly red.

They acted right away the next day, men, women, old and young all went to the landslide section, carrying hoes and shovels and pushing carts.

Wang Dashan set an example by rolling up his sleeves and digging the sand in the ditch one shovel at a time. As he worked, he shouted slogans to encourage everyone: "Hey, hey, everyone, work harder, build a good road and move forward!"

The old stonemason in the village also brought a few apprentices, busy knocking and moving stones, preparing to use them to repair the roadbed.

One young apprentice was so exhausted that he was panting and muttering, "Master, this job is so tiring. When will it be finished?"

The old stonemason wiped his sweat and said with a smile: "Don't be tired, kid. We are doing this for the betterment of our village in the future. When we built the first road in our village, the conditions were much more difficult than this, but we still built it. As long as we persist, we will be able to finish it soon."

While everyone was working hard, Wang Dashan was worrying about supplies.

The village has limited funds, and manpower alone is not enough. We also need materials such as cement, sand and stone.

After much thought, he decided to go to the village to find the leaders to see if he could get some support.

When he arrived at the township, Wang Dashan told the township head about the situation in Cuigu Village in detail and said earnestly: "Village head, our Cuigu Village has finally gained some momentum for development, but now that the road is broken, it is really difficult to move forward. Can you give us some supplies to help us repair the road?"

The township head listened, thought for a moment and then said: "Dashan, I also understand the situation in your village. It is indeed not easy. The township also has difficulties, but you are so proactive in building roads for the sake of collective development. I will try my best to coordinate some cement and sand for you. You must make good use of them."

When Wang Dashan heard this, he thanked him repeatedly and a huge weight was lifted off his mind.

After returning to the village with supplies from the township, everyone became more motivated.

After more than ten days of hard work, the road finally took shape. The big potholes were filled, the roadbed was re-compacted, covered with sand and gravel, and finally poured with cement.

On the day the road was repaired, the villagers stood on the new road with proud smiles on their faces.

"Oh, now our village's development can go smoothly again!"

An old lady said happily.

"Yes, thanks to Dashan for taking us along!"

Everyone agreed.

Wang Dashan looked at everyone and said with a smile: "This is all thanks to everyone. As long as we unite as one, we can overcome any difficulties. But now that the road is built, we still have to think about how to make our village develop better in the next step."

At this time, the village primary school teacher found Wang Dashan and said to him: "Dashan, our village is developing better and better now, but the children's education cannot be left behind. I think we can open more interest classes in school to cultivate children's specialties so that they can contribute to the village in the future."

Wang Dashan thought it made sense, so he said, "Teacher, your idea is good. Then tell me, what kind of interest classes are suitable?"

The teacher thought for a while and said, "If the children learn traditional culture such as painting and calligraphy, as well as agricultural knowledge, they can not only inherit the culture of our village, but also master agricultural technology. How great is that."

Wang Dashan nodded in agreement, and then he and the teacher called a meeting of parents in the village to share this idea with everyone, and the parents all supported it.

Soon, the school’s interest classes were set up.

After school, the children happily ran to attend the courses they were interested in.

In the painting interest class, a little girl ran to Wang Dashan with her own painting of Cuigu Village and said crisply: "Uncle Dashan, do you think my painting is beautiful? I painted the beautiful scenery of our village. I will paint many more paintings in the future to let people outside know how beautiful our village is."

Wang Dashan smiled and touched her head, saying, "It's so beautiful, girl. Study hard, and you will definitely become a great painter in the future."

In the agricultural knowledge popular science interest class, a group of little boys surrounded the teacher and asked questions non-stop.

"Teacher, why do walnut trees need to be pruned like that?"

"Teacher, how can we increase the yield of crops?"

The teacher patiently answered the children's questions, looked at their eyes full of curiosity and thirst for knowledge, and said with satisfaction: "Children, if you learn this knowledge well, you will be able to develop the agriculture of our village better in the future."

At the same time, Wang Dashan did not forget to continue expanding the village's tourism projects.

He took a few villagers to the nearby well-developed villages for investigation and study. After returning, he thought about building some characteristic homestays in the village.

"Our village has beautiful natural scenery and rich cultural heritage. If we can have a unique homestay to make tourists live more comfortably and experience the customs of our village, it will definitely attract more people."

Wang Dashan discussed with everyone.

Therefore, the villagers renovated their houses according to the experience learned from the investigation. Some were turned into quaint Chinese courtyard-style homestays, while others were decorated in the style of farmhouse courtyards full of pastoral atmosphere.

On the opening day of the B&B, it welcomed many tourists.

A tourist walked into a Chinese-style courtyard homestay and said in surprise: "Oh, this homestay is so charming. It feels like traveling back to ancient times. It must be very interesting to live here."

The owner of the B&B smiled and said, "As long as you are satisfied, we just want everyone to have a different experience in our village."

With the popularity of characteristic homestays, Cui Gu Village’s tourism reputation is getting better and better, with more and more tourists coming. The village’s agricultural products are also seeing their sales rise steadily with the help of tourism.

At a villager meeting, Wang Dashan looked at the villagers in the room and said with emotion: "Fellow villagers, our Cuigu Village has gone through many ups and downs along the way, but we have relied on our own hands and unity to make our lives more and more prosperous. In the future, we must continue to work hard to make our village more beautiful and richer, so that when people outside mention the countryside, they will think of the good things in our Cuigu Village!"

"it is good!"

The villagers shouted in unison, and the sound echoed over Cui Gu Village, filled with infinite longing and firm belief for a better life in the future.