Several people from neighboring villages were pushing two flatbed carts, each laden with several large empty wooden barrels. It was clear that these outsiders had come to draw water from the well at Qin Shuangshuang's house since the wells in their village had completely dried up.
Qin Shuangshuang's heart sank. Just a few days ago, she noticed that although her well still had water, the water level had dropped again. But she didn't expect the wells in other villages to have already dried up!
Seeing outsiders entering the village, Qin Shuangshuang immediately decided not to venture into the mountains anymore. She would stay home to guard her mother, Mrs. Bai, and Qin Miao.
These outsiders had come to fetch water accompanied by the village chief and a few young villagers. Fortunately, the well was drilled deep enough that even though a lot of water was taken, the water level had not dropped significantly, indicating a relatively abundant aquifer below.
