Reborn in the 1980s: Nine Stunning Beauties Get Pregnant Before Marriage

"Now you can rest easy," Chen Yongqiang said, riding his bicycle against the wind.

Lin Xiulian wrapped her arms around his waist and pressed her cheek against his strong back: "Yeah! That's right, don't give my dad so much money anymore."

Chen Yongqiang chuckled: "If money can help your father put down his carrying pole and put your mind at ease, then the money is well spent."

"Xiulian, if money can solve a problem, then money should be used to solve it. I don't want to put you in a difficult position, and I don't want to see you fall out with your family."

Lin Xiulian didn't say anything more, but tightened her grip on her arms even more.

She knew Chen Yongqiang was right, but she still felt bad about the money.

It was nearly dusk when they returned to the courtyard in Shimen Village. Qin Liping was boiling water in the stove. Seeing them return, she quickly got up and said, "You're back!"

Lin Xiulian smiled with a relaxed expression. "You're back."

At night, Lin Xiulian lay in bed, reflecting on the day as if it were a dream.

From fear and anxiety to the peace of mind she feels now, it's all because of the man beside her. She gently turned over and whispered in the darkness, "Yongqiang, thank you."

The sound of even breathing came from beside him; Chen Yongqiang had fallen asleep.

A few days later, Chen Yongqiang stood on the top of the barren mountain, and before him was a bustling scene.

The soil and rocks loosened by the explosives have been mostly cleared away, and an irregularly shaped circular pool is beginning to take shape, currently about waist-deep.

Qin Shan, leaning on his shovel, wiped his sweat and asked, "Yongqiang, is this deep enough? It looks pretty good."

Chen Yongqiang jumped into the pit, measured it with his feet, then reached out and pinched the soil at the bottom of the pit, shaking his head: "Not enough, far from enough. The depth needs to be at least two meters."

"Do we have to dig this deep?" Qin Shan grinned upon hearing this.

"This project is huge, and it relies entirely on manpower. It's incredibly laborious." He knew that the deeper the excavation, the more the amount of earthwork needed to be done on the slope would increase, and the more time it would take.

Chen Yongqiang had his own plans. His gaze swept over the outline of the pool: "Let's do it right the first time, to avoid trouble later. Do we still have some leftover explosives from last time? Let's choose a suitable spot and set off another blast; it'll save a lot of effort."

He not only wanted to store water for irrigation, but he also had plans for the long term. Once the pond was repaired, he could introduce fresh water to raise fish.

If the pond is too shallow, not only will evaporation be rapid, but in the cold winter, the fish will be unable to overwinter at the bottom of the water.

It must be dug deep enough to form a stable small ecosystem.

"Alright, I'll listen to you!" Qin Shan saw that he had made up his mind and no longer objected.

Holding a sharpened wooden stick, Chen Yongqiang paced back and forth at the bottom of the pool, stopping occasionally to forcefully poke a mark in the mud with the stick.

"Here, and here, dig down to the points I've marked," he instructed the villagers who had gathered around him.

"At each point, we need to dig another meter deeper. The opening doesn't need to be too big, just big enough to put the explosives in."

The villagers responded immediately, their picks and shovels flying as they dug diligently down the points Chen Yongqiang had set.

Basket after basket of soil was carried up, and several deep, dark holes gradually appeared at the bottom of the pool.

Chen Yongqiang brought over the remaining explosives from last time and filled them one by one into the deep hole he had dug.

After finishing the burial, he straightened up, patted the dirt off his hands, and called out to Qin Shan, who was waiting by the pond:

"Uncle Qin, I'd like to trouble you to make another trip and take some men to guard the entrance to the village at the foot of the mountain. Make sure all the villagers are evacuated to a safe distance, and that not a single one is left behind!"

"Don't worry, leave it to me!" Qin Shan agreed readily and immediately led a few people to run down the mountain, shouting loudly as they ran, the sound of clearing the area echoing through the valley.

Chen Yongqiang checked the lead wire one last time to make sure it was correct before climbing out of the pool.

He saw that Qin Shan and others at the foot of the mountain had already waved their flags, signaling a safety.

Reaching a relatively safe spot on the back slope, Chen Yongqiang squatted down and lit a match.

The orange-red flame flickered in Chen Yongqiang's hand before igniting the fuse.

The hissing sparks, accompanied by a wisp of blue smoke, quickly shot along the fuse towards the pool.

Chen Yongqiang immediately turned around, took a few big steps to the back of the slope, and crouched down behind a solid rock.

After a brief silence

"boom!!!"

A deep, thunderous roar came from inside the mountain, and the ground beneath our feet trembled.

Even though Chen Yongqiang was hiding behind the slope, he could still feel the strong tremor.

The loud noise echoed repeatedly through the valley, followed by the crackling sound of countless pieces of earth and rocks falling, like a sudden rain of mud and stones.

After a while, Chen Yongqiang finally emerged from behind the rock, brushed the dust off his head and shoulders, and quickly walked back to the pool.

The scene before them had changed dramatically. What was originally a waist-deep pool of water had now been blasted into a much deeper and wider crater.

The faint cheers of Qin Shan and the villagers could be heard from the foot of the mountain.

This shot not only greatly saved manpower, but more importantly, the depth it reached had initially met his standard for storing water and raising fish.

Next, we need to clean up the loose soil and reinforce the pool walls.

Chen Yongqiang walked down the hillside, and Qin Liping, who had been waiting below, immediately came to greet him, her face showing some urgency.

"Brother Yongqiang, someone's looking for you. They've been waiting for a while."

She stepped aside and pointed to a burly man standing not far behind her.

The man was dressed in coarse cloth clothes, with a hunting knife covered in a leather sheath at his waist. He was Zhang Jianguo, a well-known hunter from the neighboring village.

Chen Yongqiang's gaze sharpened, and he immediately recognized the person who had come.

He had indeed warned Zhang Jianguo beforehand that if anyone found traces of the wild boar king that was ravaging the crops in the deep mountains and forests...

You must come and tell him. Zhang Jianguo's personal visit now suggests he may have discovered something.

Chen Yongqiang strode forward, not bothering with formalities, "Brother Jianguo, is there any news?"

Zhang Jianguo nodded: "Yongqiang, that big guy you asked me to keep an eye on, we've got a glimpse of him!"

He pointed to the rolling mountains to the north: "It's over there at Heixiazi Ridge. I went to set a trap the day before yesterday and saw fresh arch marks and footprints in the forest. The size and depth were unmistakable; it was that beast! It wreaked havoc on a slope near the stream, breaking several trees as thick as a bowl."

Chen Yongqiang's eyes sharpened instantly, like a hawk spotting its prey.

He had been waiting for news of the wild boar king for a long time. This was not only to eliminate a menace, but also a crucial part of his plan.

"Great! That's wonderful! Can you still find the exact location?"

"Yes! I made a mark," Zhang Jianguo affirmed.

"That guy was very wary, so I didn't dare get too close. But it looks like it won't be leaving that valley anytime soon."

"Come on, tell me the details!" Chen Yongqiang knew that the wild boar king was very vigilant and had already evaded his pursuit twice.

The two men walked toward their yard, talking in hushed tones. He was determined to get that wild boar king.