Liu Ye'er had a sudden flash of inspiration: why not build a simple washing machine? She decided to craft it herself to lighten Sun Manxia's burden. She quickly gathered materials like wooden sticks and boards and began to work with great care. Li Geng, who had essentially become Liu Ye'er’s sidekick, volunteered to join the project and proved to be a highly capable assistant.
After much effort, the simple washing machine was finally finished. Everyone watched nervously as the first load of laundry was placed inside. Li Geng was the first to turn the handle, and once the water began to swirl, the washing process became much faster. As the handle turned, the water churned, causing the clothes to tumble and scrub. Seeing this, everyone cheered with joy, their happiness impossible to put into words.
From that day on, the washing machine became an indispensable treasure at the inn. It not only significantly improved laundry efficiency but also greatly reduced everyone's workload. Because the hand-cranked washer worked so well, Li Geng made six more—one for use at home and five for the military barracks.
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