Reborn as a Cube Man in the Late Ming Dynasty

At the entrance of Liujia Village, under the blazing sun, a group of men squatted on a rock, their bellies exposed, taking off their straw hats and fanning themselves.

Around them, four or five shovels were casually placed.

"This awful weather, it's unbearably hot!" One of the men couldn't stand it any longer and stood up, complaining to the village chief, "Hey village chief, what's the matter that you called everyone over here?"

When someone stepped forward, the people around him chimed in with their own opinions.

"Yeah, village chief, why did you call us over here? You're being so secretive. When we ask, you won't tell us, only that you're waiting for everyone. You could at least give us a heads-up!"

"That's right, village chief, the weeds in my field haven't been pulled yet. Why don't I go back first, and let you know when everyone's here?"

"Yes, yes, why don't we go back first and come back later?"

As they spoke, some of the men were eager to try and wanted to leave first.

Liu Dexi sat there calmly, took out his pipe, took a puff, and slowly exhaled smoke rings, looking completely unconcerned.

Seeing this, the men exchanged glances, their expressions hesitant.

Everyone knows that the village chief cares deeply about the village. Besides, most of the people present are his juniors, people who have watched him grow up.

In some cases, the village chief handles all the wedding arrangements.

If Liu Dexi had joked with them, it would have been fine, meaning that it didn't matter whether they were there or not, and that leaving wouldn't be a problem. But since the village chief remained silent, they didn't dare to leave.

So everyone silently sat back down in their original seats, but they waved their straw hats even more vigorously.

Well, at least he has some sense of propriety; he knows to respect his position as village chief.

"Since you're not planning to leave, let's wait a little longer."

Liu Dexi nodded in satisfaction.

Those who were about to leave were all single men, living alone without a wife, so it's normal for them to be a bit hot-tempered. It's already quite good that they're staying here obediently.

It wasn't that Liu Dexi was deliberately trying to keep things a secret, but there was something even more important than finding a water source.

That's a celestial being descended to earth!

But some things are better seen than heard. If you just say it out loud, people will not believe it, just like I did before.

He thought that if the villagers discovered the water's wonders for themselves, his words would be more credible.

"Father!" Liu Ping led two or three people to Liu Dexi.

"Where's Liu Qi? Why didn't he come back with you?" Liu Dexi asked in confusion.

"Zhu Zi is too long-winded. My second brother thought I should come back first to let you know. He'll be there soon."

"Okay, did you all hear that? We'll set off in a bit, and you'll know when we get there," Liu Dexi said to the group.

"Dad, what's going on?" Liu Ping scratched the back of his head, then suddenly seemed to remember something and clapped his hands: "Oh~ I know, it's related to that swindler... uh, the person from the mountain."

Liu Ping suddenly felt a strong killing intent surging from his father's body, almost materializing. He shivered and quickly changed his words.

"People in the mountains? There aren't any people in this desolate wilderness. Oh, right, I don't know about people, but I seem to remember Liu Da saying that there are people on that mountain..."

"Cough!" Liu Dexi coughed violently.

"This is fantastic news! We were originally planning to wait until everyone was here before discussing it," Liu Dexi said, stroking his goatee with a cheerful smile. "However, it's not like I can't give you a heads-up."

Everyone crowded around: "What? Village Chief, stop keeping us in suspense! Tell us!"

Liu Dexi asked, "What do we lack most right now?"

"Water!" everyone shouted in unison, crowding excitedly toward the village chief.

"Water! Village chief, you've found water!!!"

"Village chief, forget about Zhu Zi, let's go first! I'll take him there later."

"Village chief, uncle! My dearest uncle, please tell us!"

I knew this would happen!

If it's just water.

It wouldn't hurt to let these people go first, and then have one of them lead the way.

But the key issue is that it's not just about water anymore.

"Alright, all of you who are so impulsive, sit back down and wait quietly!"

Liu Dexi endured the raging wind and rain from all directions, wiping the water from his face.

"Sigh~"

Seeing that Liu Dexi wouldn't budge despite their pleas and threats, they sighed and dispersed.

What else can we do but wait?

About ten minutes later, Zhu Zi arrived with Liu Qishan.

The people sitting around looked at the pillar with resentment.

"I'm just a little late, why are you all staring at me like that? Look at the way you're looking at me, like you want to eat me alive!" Zhu Zi shrank his neck.

"If you had come any later, they might have really eaten you up!" someone said quietly.

"No, no, my meat is very dry and doesn't taste good."

Zhu Zi gave an awkward laugh and, under everyone's gaze, slunk away to the edge of the crowd.

"Alright, everyone's here, let's go!"

Liu Dexi put away his pipe and set off again along the same route he had taken that morning.

"Great! Finally, we can irrigate the fields! My land is saved!"

"yes!"

The group followed the village chief, chatting and laughing.

"Village chief, Liu Da and the others haven't arrived yet! Shouldn't we wait for them?"

Someone asked.

"They already knew, so there's no need to worry about it."

……

As they approached their destination, the team's excited discussions gradually subsided, but hope remained in everyone's eyes.

Only one person, Zhu Zi, had an increasingly strange expression. He silently slowed his pace and soon reached the end of the line.

Zhuzi walked toward the laughing group, nudged one of them in the back with his elbow, and then pulled him away as he turned around.

"What's wrong? Huh, why do you look like that? Did you poop your pants?"