Chapter 003: The Little Calculator

"Cough, as for the well you mentioned, I don't know what to make of it. We don't have any saline-alkali land here, yet the water from that well has a somewhat astringent and bitter taste. It's fine for washing clothes or watering the fields, but if you boil it for cooking, well, it's not very palatable. The common folks certainly don't prefer it," the village head shook his head and said.

Although later a county doctor tested the well water and stated that the well in the southeast corner of the village had a weak alkaline nature, which could alter the acidity and alkalinity of women when consumed over a long period, thereby facilitating the combination of sperm and egg, and thus increasing the likelihood of having a boy, the common people still firmly believed in Zhou Yang's claims, even comparing him to a semi-divine figure

Many people have given birth to three or four daughters and are still unwilling to accept this situation; these individuals are precisely the main force violating family planning policies

As Zhou Yang's reputation grew increasingly prominent, a steady stream of people came to seek his services for fortune-telling, geomancy, and locating auspicious sites. Even those who had experienced theft, financial losses, or were moving homes would come to consult Zhou Yang for advice.

If the villagers could have a boy as their firstborn by drinking from that well, naturally many would be unwilling to continue risking their entire fortune to have more children, and at most, they would wait a few years to have a girl according to the policy...

Now, seeing the young grandson of Jing Ruoshan, Zhou Yang, who has not yet fully developed his facial hair, boldly flaunting himself everywhere and even stealing quite a bit of his business and limelight... Therefore, Master Liu decided to find an opportunity to weigh his worth and dampen his spirit, making him realize that in the realm of feng shui and spells, humph, the old are indeed more seasoned than the young

Hehe, what the common people often say, 'Su Cai Guo Fu, Ji Zi Peng Nian,' refers to the talent of Su Dongpo, the fortune of Guo Ziyi, the many sons of Ji Chang, and the longevity of Peng Zu, which everyone knows. But do you know why the Western Duke Ji Chang had a hundred sons

"Speaking of this matter, it is quite easy to handle. This morning, I saw the well at the southeast corner of your village, which is a piece of feng shui treasure. As long as you allow those families who are already married and need to practice family planning to use the water from that well for cooking and boiling water, in the future, the number of people violating family planning will definitely be very few!" Zhou Yang said with great certainty

Those who often risk the dangers of being stripped of their homes and facing the collapse of their houses by violating family planning policies are predominantly motivated by the desire for a male heir, often continuing to have children throughout their lives until they finally give birth to a boy

Hehe, this method can only reduce some unexpected situations," Zhou www.hetushu.com said with a smile, "In fact, I have already thought of a solution that will definitely be of great help to the family planning work in your village!

If that were the case, the common people would surely rush to drink the water from the well, the village head said with a wry smile, but this would make family planning even more difficult

Later, the village chief publicized Zhou Yang's claims, and soon couples who had just married and wished to have a son began to give it a try. As a result, it proved to be remarkably effective, and they successfully had a boy.

Fortune-telling through face reading does not earn much money, but when it comes to feng shui or examining ancestral graves, if you charge less, people will still feel uneasy. ... Zhou Yang gradually became the most extravagant and charming figure in the school, enjoying a moment of unparalleled glory ...

As the saying goes, people fear fame just as pigs fear becoming fat; those who do not incur jealousy are mediocre talents

Upon hearing the accountant's words, the village chief seemed to have an epiphany and laughed, saying: "That makes sense, that makes sense! How did I not think of this? The method proposed by the party branch secretary is purely to gather the men and women of the village in the morning to engage in that activity, which certainly complicates the family planning work!"

The accountant and the village chief were, of course, eagerly waiting for Zhou Yang to reveal what methods could make family planning efforts easier to implement

Zhou Yang and the book made their first appearance, immediately winning the trust of thousands in the Li Village Brigade. Moreover, he did not employ any sinister methods to render others childless, which speaks to his virtue. Consequently, he quickly gained a remarkable reputation in the surrounding areas, earning the title of "Little Divine Calculator"

After all, it was you doctors who made such statements after testing the well water. However, Xiao Zhou Yang did not go through all that; he simply took a look and immediately recognized that this well is a treasure land for prosperity and descendants. Who is superior and who is inferior? Is there really any need to elaborate on that?

The village chief scratched his head, unsure of what Zhou Yang actually meant. "I said, Zhou Yang, how did you come to this question?"

At this point, the village chief and the accountant finally realized, repeatedly praising Zhou Yang for his profound skills in numerology and exceptional intelligence

"Hehe, throughout history, so many emperors had their three palaces and six courtyards, with seventy-two concubines each, and none of them lacked wives. But why is it that only Ji Chang had so many sons?" Zhou Yang retorted.

Among those people, the most aggrieved was undoubtedly Liu Dishi from the town

Moreover, Jingruo Shiren has always been low-key, especially after the liberation when he withdrew from the world, rarely showing others the art of feng shui. Therefore, Liu Dishi is quite renowned in the realm of feng shui and magical arts within a radius of several dozen miles, enjoying considerable prestige and respect.

Since then, Zhou Yang has basically been treated as a distinguished guest, being picked up and chauffeured on weekends and during summer and winter vacations—of course, every time he takes action, he always leaves people convinced and in awe.

"Is there any need to ask? Of course, it is the wife of Ji Chang that he married more!" the village chief said without a moment's hesitation

Indeed, it seems we really need to discuss with the branch secretary, as Zhou Yang suggested, to adjust the timing of the loudspeaker. The accountant then turned to Zhou Yang and asked, "Am I right in my guess, Zhou Yang?"

This is because, it is said that Ji Chang had such a well in his home back in the day, which ancient texts referred to as the Well of a Hundred Sons and a Thousand Grandsons. If one frequently used the water from that well for cooking, it would not only prevent one from having no descendants, but also ensure that each child born would be a boy, thus ensuring the continuation of the family line

Because Liu Dishi indeed possesses certain skills, he is second only to Jingruo Shansheng within a radius of several dozen miles

It is precisely those families who wish to have sons but are unable to do so that have formed numerous teams of supernumerary guerrillas, traversing the vast expanse of the country.

One conveys to ten, and ten conveys to a hundred. Many families wishing to have a son adopt Zhou Yang's method, and upon successfully having a boy, they naturally do not wish to continue having more children. Generally, a few years later, they will have a girl in accordance with policy requirements.

Since then, the Li Zhuang Brigade has not continued the old practice of having first-born girls, second-born sons, and continuing to have third and fourth children as in previous years. The family planning work has certainly achieved remarkable results, placing it at the forefront of family planning efforts in the entire township

Oh? If the common people were to follow your suggestion, wouldn't it lead to the extinction of their descendants? The accountant still cannot bear to do it this way. Although family planning is indeed very important, one should not be too ruthless towards fellow villagers.

No, it is exactly the opposite of what you said. If you allow those who are already married and need to practice family planning to use the water from that well for cooking and boiling water, it will ensure that every firstborn is a boy. In that case, the violation of family planning will certainly be greatly reduced, " Zhou Yang said with great certainty.

At such a young age, Zhou Yang was already well-known in the village, undoubtedly attracting the envy of many peers. Those shamans and minor deities, aware that they were no match for Jing Ruoshan, felt quite resentful towards Zhou Yang, this little fellow who had not even fully matured. Seeing him so ostentatiously flaunting himself and encroaching on their business, they were naturally very displeased

Master Liu, around fifty years of age, has been following a Taoist since childhood to learn magical arts. Relying on his profound knowledge, he specializes in feng shui adjustments and the assessment of ancestral graves to support his family.

This is because rural people have a deeply ingrained old belief, which is that there are three forms of unfilial behavior, and having no descendants is the most significant.