mchenry-crisis.org Chapter 324 The sweltering heat of June arrives, and the ecological park offers a plethora of perks.
Chapter 324 The sweltering heat of June arrives, and the ecological park offers a plethora of perks.
"Cicadas! Cicadas!"
Early June.
The newly paved "Jiang Wanshan Avenue" at the entrance of the village was shiny and glossy from the sun, and waves of heat rose from the road surface, making it hard to look at for long.
The cicadas in the trees were even louder, chirping tirelessly, which was very annoying.
However, this did not dampen the villagers' high spirits in the slightest.
The construction site of the ecological park on the back mountain was bustling with activity and people were working hard.
The men, wearing straw hats and shirtless, with beads of sweat hanging from their dark backs, were carrying building materials while shouting work chants.
Inside the smart greenhouse, young women and housewives wearing headscarves moved among the lush green rice seedlings, carefully pruning the branches and leaves.
The shock of the money-sharing event and the boost from the "team frenzy" made everyone feel like they were on steroids.
In their eyes, the scorching sun seemed to have turned into bright red hundred-yuan bills.
At this moment, the air conditioning in the panoramic monitoring room at the highest point of the ecological park is blasting.
Jiang Chen was wearing loose shorts and flip-flops, with an ice pop in his mouth, leisurely watching the dozens of split-screen monitors in front of him.
On the screen, every villager's face was beaming with excitement, sweating profusely, and full of energy.
Especially Jiang Mancang, who was over fifty years old, worked harder than a young man, pushing a cart of bricks by himself with great speed and vigor.
Jiang Chen frowned slightly as he looked at it.
He picked up the walkie-talkie on the table and pressed the call button.
"Big Gou."
"Brother Chen! I'm here! What do you need?"
Wang Dagou's loud voice immediately came through the walkie-talkie.
"It's too hot. If we keep doing this, people are prone to heatstroke."
Jiang Chen's tone was calm, yet carried an unquestionable command.
"Take a few of your men and drive to the city to bring me back thirty industrial-grade air coolers."
"Remember, it has to be the most powerful one, the one that can spray water mist."
"After you come back, set up the tents along the main road of the construction site and in the rest area of the greenhouse."
Jiang Chen paused for a moment, then added.
"Don't let Uncle Mancang and the others get too hot."
"Okay, Brother Chen! I'll be right there!"
Wang Dagou should act decisively and efficiently.
Less than ten minutes later, three black Mercedes-Benz G-Class cars roared out of the village, kicking up clouds of dust.
Jiang Chen's financial power, combined with Wang Dagou's execution ability comparable to that of a special forces soldier, resulted in an astonishingly high level of efficiency.
Before noon, thirty industrial air coolers, each more than half a person tall and resembling giant white cannons, had already been transported back to the village.
Wang Dagou directed the security guards to connect the water pipes and plug in the power.
"Ugh—!"
With a roar, all thirty machines started up simultaneously.
Large clumps of cool, white mist, like clouds, gushed out from the air vents, instantly covering the entire rest area.
The air, which had been scorching hot like an oven, suddenly cooled down!
A refreshing coolness quickly spread.
"My goodness! This thing is awesome!"
"It's so cool! It's fucking cool! It's like having the air conditioning on!"
The workers, who had just taken a break and were looking for some shade to cool off, were instantly enveloped by this sudden coolness.
One by one, they plunged into the white mist, arms outstretched, heads tilted back, fully enjoying this heavenly treatment, their faces showing extreme bliss.
However, this is just the beginning.
Immediately afterwards, Wang Dagou led a group of people and brought over several brand-new, extra-large double-door freezers, each the size of a small refrigerator, on a trolley.
With a few loud bangs, it was placed directly in the most conspicuous position in the rest area.
Wang Dagou opened the freezer door.
A freezer full of precious items, radiating cold air, was displayed before everyone!
On one side is a sliced, premium watermelon sealed in plastic wrap, its red flesh dotted with black seeds, looking incredibly sweet.
On the other side were neatly arranged expensive grapes and peaches, each plump and round, exuding an enticing fruity aroma.
The side door of the freezer was filled with various brands of chilled drinks, including Coca-Cola, Sprite, and iced tea.
Wang Dagou patted the freezer and shouted at the top of his lungs to everyone.
"Brothers! Sisters!"
"Brother Chen has spoken!"
"Starting today, everything in these freezers will be available free of charge to all the villagers working on the construction site, without any limits!"
"Eat and drink as much as you like, everyone! Don't be shy with Brother Chen!"
"Whoosh—!"
The crowd erupted in cheers!
"Long live Brother Chen!"
"My goodness, this watermelon looks so tempting! How much would it cost per pound in the city?!"
"Who cares how much it costs! Brother Chen is letting us eat for free! Quick, quick, give me a piece!"
The villagers rushed forward, so happy they almost fainted.
A worker picked up a slice of chilled watermelon and took a big bite without hesitation.
The cool, sweet juice explodes in your mouth instantly!
The intense pleasure that spread from the tip of his tongue to his heels made him close his eyes in comfort, and all the heat and fatigue in his body were swept away.
"A living Buddha! Brother Chen is a living Buddha in our Jiangjia Village!"
He munched on watermelon while making a loud, indistinct exclamation.
The people around them nodded in agreement, their mouths greasy with food, their faces beaming with the purest, most heartfelt happiness.
The good news of free food and drinks, and unlimited supply of divine fruits, is like a dream come true.
In less than half an hour, the news spread to every corner of Jiangjia Village.
Naturally, every word reached the ears of his second uncle, Jiang Jianmin.
Jiang Jianmin's house.
Sun Yumei was sitting in the main room, eating sunflower seeds and watching TV.
When she heard from a passing neighbor about the heavenly treatment at the construction site on the back hill.
A "click" sound.
The sunflower seeds in her mouth, shell and all, were crushed to pieces by her biting.
Sun Yumei's triangular eyes instantly turned red!
A flame called "jealousy" burned fiercely in her heart.
Premium fruits for free?
Or did that little bastard Jiang Chen take it out?
Why not eat it if it's free?
Why can those peasants eat it, but we can't?!
"You idiot! Stop looking! Get back to cooking!"
Sun Yumei kicked Jiang Jianmin, who was watching with great interest, in the leg and cursed him angrily.
But today, she didn't even enjoy dinner.
My mind is filled with images of chilled watermelons and exorbitantly priced grapes.
She sat at the dinner table, getting angrier and angrier the more she thought about it.
Finally, she slammed her hand on the table and threw down her chopsticks!
"No way! I can't swallow this!"
She leaned close to Jiang Jianmin's ear, lowered her voice, and began to plot with a sly look on her face.
Night deepened.
One by one, the lights in the village went out.
Just as everyone was drifting off to sleep.
The dilapidated gate of Jiang Jianmin's house creaked open a crack.
Two furtive heads peeked out from under the door.
It was Jiang Jianmin and Sun Yumei.
The two exchanged a glance, and after confirming that no one was outside, they quietly pushed out their rusty, dilapidated tricycle.
They even wrapped the bicycle bell with strips of cloth, afraid of making the slightest sound.
Under the dim moonlight, the thieving couple, pushing their tricycle, crept stealthily towards the ecological park behind the mountain, like two clumsy thieves.