Chapter 190: Chapter 191: Rainy Season Arrives 1
Translator: 549690339
In mid-July, Su Hu and his wite brought their golden phoenix back to Woniu Village.
Relatives and friends who heard the news came to congratulate them, with people from all around the area who could speak a few words with Su Hu and his wife arriving to visit. Some of them, more active-minded, even took the opportunity to inquire about the birthdates of Su Clans children, hoping to form marriage alliances with the Su family.
Su Ziqin, Su Zixuan, and Su Qingluo, the three siblings, were all targeted. The matchmakers practically trampled on their doorstep, forcing Su Hu and his wife to close their doors, have the whole family head to Mingshui County Town for a while and stay out of sight until the villagers enthusiasm gradually faded.
At the end of July, the annual rainy season arrived.
This years rainfall was particularly heavy, from the end of the month until early August, it rained continuously for more than half a month, with no sign of stopping.
The Weishui Rivers water levels surged, the shallow beaches on the riverbanks were submerged by the rising water, and the water level was almost level with the steps outside the Su familys courtyard gate.
Nearby villages with low-lying terrain had floodwaters pouring into their houses, forcing the villagers to brave the rain and head for the hills, sheltering in caves for the time being.
This years rain is too heavy. Its been raining non-stop for half a month and shows no sign of stopping. If the dikes upstream cant hold, I fear a major disaster might happen, said the Old Village Chief, wearing a rain hat and standing under the big locust tree at the entrance to the village, watching the rising water with a furrowed brow.
Our village is right next to the Weishui River. If the dikes break, well be the first hit and the entire village will be finished. We have to act in advance, and get the villagers up into the mountains to avert disaster, he added, with the village hunters gathered around him, all looking worried.
With thirteen households in the village, and every family having elderly folks and children, it would be hard to ensure the survival of even the able-bodied men in the face of a flood, much less the old and the weak.
We cant delay any longer, we have to arrange for the villagers to go up the mountain and avoid the disaster as soon as possible, the Old Village Chief finally decided after much hesitation, Those families with labor should take what they can and prepare food for at least ten days.
The hunters nodded in agreement, Alright, well go home and get ready, and then head up the mountain tomorrow.
There are a few caves on the nearby cliffs that the hunters use as temporary shelter when theyre out hunting, the Old Village Chief reminded them earnestly, You should figure out how to allocate the caves, and families that get along well should stay together so they can help each other.
Alright, the hunters all agreed, gathering together to discuss the distribution of the caves.
Hu, come here, the Old Village Chief called Su Hu to his side once he was satisfied with the unanimous decision.
Whats up, Village Chief? Su Hu promptly went over.
Lowering his voice, the Old Village Chief said, Your family has a lot of members, dont squeeze in with the villagers in one cave. There are plenty of other caves on the southern side of the mountain, you can find one for yourselves. Its a bit further away, but its better than crowding together.
Alright, Ill go back and talk to my wife and well head up the mountain as soon as possible, Su Hu nodded his agreement, secretly thinking that he would ask his youngest daughter first, as Little Lucky Dolls advice was always reliable.
Once the hunters had reached an agreement and the allocation of caves was settled, they each returned home to pack their things.
When Su Hu arrived home and told his family about the Old Village Chiefs concerns, it immediately sparked a lively discussion.
Agreeing with the Old Village Chiefs approach, the children expressed their willingness to go up the mountain and avoid the disaster.
Li Xiue was worried sick, her thoughts on her parents and siblings across the river, tears falling as she spoke.
Su Hu sighed heavily, Wife, dont worry. Our older brothers land is higher than ours, so it wont be flooded for now. They will take good care of our parents.
Due to the rapid rise of the river water, the ferry service has been suspended, making it difficult for the villagers on both sides of the river to see each other, even though they were worried for each others well-being..
Chapter 190: Chapter 191: Rainy Season Arrives 1
B0XN0VEL.CMTranslator: 549690339
In mid-July, Su Hu and his wite brought their golden phoenix back to Woniu Village.
Relatives and friends who heard the news came to congratulate them, with people from all around the area who could speak a few words with Su Hu and his wife arriving to visit. Some of them, more active-minded, even took the opportunity to inquire about the birthdates of Su Clans children, hoping to form marriage alliances with the Su family.
Su Ziqin, Su Zixuan, and Su Qingluo, the three siblings, were all targeted. The matchmakers practically trampled on their doorstep, forcing Su Hu and his wife to close their doors, have the whole family head to Mingshui County Town for a while and stay out of sight until the villagers enthusiasm gradually faded.
At the end of July, the annual rainy season arrived.
This years rainfall was particularly heavy, from the end of the month until early August, it rained continuously for more than half a month, with no sign of stopping.
The Weishui Rivers water levels surged, the shallow beaches on the riverbanks were submerged by the rising water, and the water level was almost level with the steps outside the Su familys courtyard gate.
Nearby villages with low-lying terrain had floodwaters pouring into their houses, forcing the villagers to brave the rain and head for the hills, sheltering in caves for the time being.
This years rain is too heavy. Its been raining non-stop for half a month and shows no sign of stopping. If the dikes upstream cant hold, I fear a major disaster might happen, said the Old Village Chief, wearing a rain hat and standing under the big locust tree at the entrance to the village, watching the rising water with a furrowed brow.
Our village is right next to the Weishui River. If the dikes break, well be the first hit and the entire village will be finished. We have to act in advance, and get the villagers up into the mountains to avert disaster, he added, with the village hunters gathered around him, all looking worried.
With thirteen households in the village, and every family having elderly folks and children, it would be hard to ensure the survival of even the able-bodied men in the face of a flood, much less the old and the weak.
We cant delay any longer, we have to arrange for the villagers to go up the mountain and avoid the disaster as soon as possible, the Old Village Chief finally decided after much hesitation, Those families with labor should take what they can and prepare food for at least ten days.
The hunters nodded in agreement, Alright, well go home and get ready, and then head up the mountain tomorrow.
There are a few caves on the nearby cliffs that the hunters use as temporary shelter when theyre out hunting, the Old Village Chief reminded them earnestly, You should figure out how to allocate the caves, and families that get along well should stay together so they can help each other.
Alright, the hunters all agreed, gathering together to discuss the distribution of the caves.
Hu, come here, the Old Village Chief called Su Hu to his side once he was satisfied with the unanimous decision.
Whats up, Village Chief? Su Hu promptly went over.
Lowering his voice, the Old Village Chief said, Your family has a lot of members, dont squeeze in with the villagers in one cave. There are plenty of other caves on the southern side of the mountain, you can find one for yourselves. Its a bit further away, but its better than crowding together.
Alright, Ill go back and talk to my wife and well head up the mountain as soon as possible, Su Hu nodded his agreement, secretly thinking that he would ask his youngest daughter first, as Little Lucky Dolls advice was always reliable.
Once the hunters had reached an agreement and the allocation of caves was settled, they each returned home to pack their things.
When Su Hu arrived home and told his family about the Old Village Chiefs concerns, it immediately sparked a lively discussion.
Agreeing with the Old Village Chiefs approach, the children expressed their willingness to go up the mountain and avoid the disaster.
Li Xiue was worried sick, her thoughts on her parents and siblings across the river, tears falling as she spoke.
Su Hu sighed heavily, Wife, dont worry. Our older brothers land is higher than ours, so it wont be flooded for now. They will take good care of our parents.
Due to the rapid rise of the river water, the ferry service has been suspended, making it difficult for the villagers on both sides of the river to see each other, even though they were worried for each others well-being..
