"Indeed, we should conserve, we should use it sparingly, Sangsang, I’ll convey this to everyone, and make sure they don’t misuse the water. Rest assured, they always listen to Uncle Jin."
Upon hearing the land officer’s words, Clan Chief Lin shook his head.
"What’s not right? Clan Chief."
The other chiefs in the Lin Clan hurriedly gave him meaningful glances when they saw their chief being against it.
They also thought that what Lin Caisang said made sense. The more water was used, the less there would be. If it was all used up, the crops would be the first to suffer, and the people in the village would go hungry.
"Grandpa Clan Chief also thinks it’s not right." Lin Caisang laughed.
It must be said, this Clan Chief of the Lin Clan was truly extraordinary to be in agreement with her.
Upon hearing this, Clan Chief Lin took a deep breath, nodded, his fingers heavily tapped on the armrest of the chair, and he began to speak in a deep voice to everyone.
"We shouldn’t conserve water, but control its usage."
Everyone voiced out simultaneously, looking at Clan Chief Lin with a puzzled expression.
"Yes, control its use," said Clan Chief Lin.
"Not only should we control its use, Sangsang, I think we should also make everyone aware of the benefits of digging ponds, so they’re enticed to dig them. That way, we wouldn’t have to worry about water supply when planting two seasons of rice in our village next year."
"Hehe, Grandpa Clan Chief, that’s exactly what I was thinking." Lin Caisang laughed again.
She glanced at Ya Molian sitting next to her who also had a smile on his face, looking at her.
"Yes, Sangsang’s suggestion is indeed correct."
Clan Chief Lin nodded. He was also thinking the same, to link this year’s water use with next year, letting everyone know that digging ponds brings added advantages. Then everyone would be willing to spend money to buy land for digging ponds, providing water for next year.
"Sangsang, how about this. I’ll discuss the water usage with Uncle Jin again in detail. We can’t let everyone scoop out all the water at once, leaving none for tomorrow. And we should also bring up buying land for digging ponds to ensure a better water supply for next year. The time is right for it now."
"Hmm, let’s do as Grandpa Clan Chief suggests."
Lin Caisang nodded, agreeing with Clan Chief Lin’s idea. The Lin Clan and Ya Clan can handle these troublesome matters, she didn’t want to get involved and stir up trouble.
"Alright, I will come to see you tomorrow morning."
After standing up and saying goodbye, Clan Chief Lin mentioned something to Lin Laogeng and the others, and then left with the rest.
"Sangsang, what’s going on, why did they just leave?" Lin Baiyi was still out of the loop, scratching his head perplexedly.
"Blockhead, think about it yourself."
After casting a glance at his son, Lu Qiubo scolded him and went to the kitchen.
"Sangsang, you’ve let everyone use the water, can you manage your own needs?" Lin Laogeng wasn’t worried about anything but his granddaughter.
"Grandpa, rest assured, as long as Clan Chief Lin and Uncle Jin arrange it well, it’ll definitely be fine," Lin Caisang flashed a grin.
Even if it wasn’t going to work out, she couldn’t just let herself be well-fed while the villagers starved, could she? If that happened, she would be drowned by spit whenever she went out.
So, no matter what, it has to work out.
Speaking of which, a group of people, including Clan Chief Lin, left Lin Caisang’s house and some already expressed their dissatisfaction on the way.