Chapter 84

"It won't budge!" "It's been rusted for years." "The ground's been hardened and raised, so the valve's buried deep." The onlookers commented, but my eyes were fixed on Brandon. I didn't expect him to lie down on the ground. As he exerted force, the veins on his temples and arms bulged with effort, exuding sheer strength. But even so, the valve wouldn't turn. I could see his face starting to turn red from the effort. "Give it up, young man. Don't waste your energy. Several strong men have already tried." A kind elderly lady advised, seeing Brandon's struggle. I also felt sorry for him. "Brandon, maybe we should leave it. I'll get someone to fix it." As soon as I said this, I saw the tense Brandon suddenly relax. He said, "It's done." He got up from the ground, nimbly brushing the dirt off. "Let's go upstairs and take a look." Water was still streaming down the stairs. Our shoes would get wet if we went up now. "Let's wait a bit until the water subsides a little." Brandon glan