"I planted 30-arc fields last year. However, I lost over 2.000 yuan instead of making any profits. While draining off water, the power station shut off our power supply, for our village owed them power bills. We villagers had to send cigarettes, liquor and money to electricians and also invited them to our village, entertaining them with a good square meal. Otherwise they would not supply us power even we might be drowned to death. The peasants were anxious about the inundated crops. The cadres and power controller were taking their time to enjoy the wonderful meal."
