Chapter 221: For Honor
In no time, the factory gathered around a hundred or so people, ranging from young men in their twenties to those in their fifties, along with some strong-bodied women and quite a few children who followed to watch the excitement.
Lin Chuxia especially enjoyed this atmosphere, which was rarely seen in the 21st century.
In that era, the widespread use of heavy machinery liberated manpower but also caused the cohesion among people to dissolve bit by bit.
Not to mention the relations between villagers, even within clans, contact would be minimal after three generations.
Lin Chuxia did not stop the children from joining in on the fun, letting them watch from a safe distance.
The village chief also came along and pointed out a few of those in their fifties in the crowd. After circling the Jiefang truck a couple of times, they began making arrangements.
Lin Chuxia knew that these older folks were the experienced hands of the village.
Some people brought over thicker planks to lay on the truck, round logs were placed under the machine, and ropes thicker than a thumb were wrapped around the machinery...
It was a contest of strength and wisdom. Initially, Lin Chuxia did not have much confidence, and even when people started lifting the machinery, she was quite nervous.
But there she was, watching intently as the machine, weighing several tons, was gradually moved off the truck by dozens of strong young people...