Chapter 831 Severity
Xiaohu realized the seriousness of the problem and immediately called a meeting with village representatives and heads of relevant departments. At the meeting, Xiaohu said seriously: "We cannot destroy our hard-earned homeland for the sake of temporary interests. These garbage not only affects the beauty of the village, but also threatens the ecological environment of the mountains and forests. We must take action!"
After a heated discussion, everyone reached a consensus. The village set up an environmental volunteer team to regularly clean up garbage in the village and the mountains. At the same time, strict environmental regulations were formulated to restrict the packaging materials of merchants and encourage the use of degradable materials. In addition, the environmental protection publicity efforts for tourists were intensified, and environmental protection slogans and trash cans were set up at various scenic spots to guide tourists to travel in a civilized manner.
In the process of implementing these measures, some resistance was also encountered. Some merchants believed that environmental protection regulations would increase their costs and affect their business, and expressed dissatisfaction with this. Xiaohu personally went to their homes and patiently explained to them the importance of environmental protection and provided them with some suggestions for reducing costs. With Xiaohu's efforts, the merchants gradually realized the significance of environmental protection and began to actively cooperate.
In addition to environmental issues, the village is also facing the dilemma of talent shortage in the process of development. As the village's industries continue to upgrade, the demand for professional talents is increasing. Whether it is tourism management, ecological protection or agricultural technology, high-quality talents are urgently needed. Xiaohu actively contacts major universities and vocational colleges to establish internship bases to attract college students to the village for internships and employment. At the same time, the village also organizes villagers to participate in various training courses to improve their professional skills and service levels.
In the village's agricultural product processing plant, a batch of new agricultural machinery is being put into use. These machines have greatly improved production efficiency, but they have also put forward higher requirements on the technical level of operators. Villager Lao Zhang is a worker in the processing plant. He used to be accustomed to the traditional manual labor method and felt overwhelmed by the operation of the new machinery. After Xiaohu learned about it, he arranged a special technical training course for Lao Zhang. After a period of study, Lao Zhang mastered the operation of the new machinery. He said happily: "Thanks to Xiaohu, I, an old farmer, can also keep up with the pace of the times."
In the process of the village's development, Xiaohu has always adhered to the belief left by his grandfather Qi Tongwei: to protect this land and let it benefit future generations. He knows that the development of the village cannot be at the expense of the environment and traditional culture. Under his leadership, the village continues to explore and inherit traditional culture while protecting the ecological environment. The village's traditional handicrafts such as bamboo weaving and wood carving have been revitalized with the support of the government and the promotion of the market. The younger generation of villagers have also begun to have a strong interest in these traditional cultures and have joined the team of inheritance and innovation.
At the village's cultural festival, a wonderful folk performance was taking place. Dragon and lion dances, traditional operas and other performances won rounds of applause from the audience. Under the stage, tourists from all over the world were moved by this unique cultural atmosphere and took out their cameras to take pictures. A tourist from Beijing said with emotion: "This place not only has beautiful natural scenery, but also has a profound cultural heritage. It is really a place that people yearn for."
Many years later, Xiaohu stood on the observation deck of the village and once again looked down at the land he loved so much. The village has now become a nationally renowned eco-tourism destination and a traditional cultural heritage base. The mountains and forests are more lush, and the species and number of rare plants and animals are increasing. In the village, modern facilities are perfectly integrated with traditional culture, and people's lives are happier and more fulfilling. Xiaohu knows that there will be more challenges waiting for them in the future, but he firmly believes that as long as everyone unites as one and sticks to their beliefs, this land will continue to shine more brightly.
At first, the children thought they had misheard, but as they heard it more and more times, the fear in their hearts became stronger and stronger. A few brave children tried to get closer to the ancient house to find out what was going on, but when they walked to the door of the ancient house, they felt an inexplicable chill blowing in their faces, and they turned around and ran away in fear.
These things quickly spread in the village, and the villagers talked about it, and people were in a panic for a while. After Xiaohu learned about this, he felt uneasy. He knew that the peace of the village was hard-won, and any abnormality could threaten this tranquility. So he decided to go to the ancient house to investigate in person.
In the evening, Xiaohu led a few young and strong villagers, holding flashlights, and walked carefully towards the old house. The afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled on the roof of the old house, casting a long shadow, making this originally gloomy building look even more eerie. When they arrived at the door of the old house, a rotten smell hit them in the face, making people unable to help but cover their mouths and noses.
Xiaohu took a deep breath and pushed open the door of the old house. With a creak, the door slowly opened, making a harsh sound. The house was dark and filled with thick dust. They used flashlights to illuminate the surroundings and saw that the furniture in the house had long been dilapidated and the walls were covered with moss, as if telling the vicissitudes of time.
"Everyone, be careful and look carefully to see if there is anything unusual." Xiaohu said in a low voice.
The crowd dispersed and began to search the house. Suddenly, a villager shouted, "Xiao Hu, come and take a look here!"
Xiaohu ran over and saw the villager pointing at a wall with some blurry words on it. Xiaohu looked closer and found that the words seemed to be written in blood. Although they were a little blurry, he could still make out some strange symbols and spells.
"What is this?" a villager asked in horror.
Xiaohu frowned, thought for a moment and said, "I'm not sure, but these symbols and spells look very unusual. Maybe they are related to the strange things that happened recently."
At this moment, a cold wind blew, making everyone's hair stand up. Then, a shrill cry sounded in the house, as if it came from underground. Everyone was so scared that their faces turned pale and they huddled together tightly.
"Don't be afraid, we will face it together." Xiaohu pretended to be calm and said loudly.
They walked in the direction of the crying and found that the sound came from the basement. The basement door was closed with a rusty lock on it. Xiaohu pushed the door hard, but it didn't budge.
"It seems we have to find a way to open this door." Xiaohu said.
So they found tools and, after a lot of effort, finally opened the basement door.