The reporter observed that Bajiaojing was more secluded because there were houses all around. If it weren't for the aunt who took the water to lead the way, the reporter would have to turn around Chaozhou Street several times. It can be said that it is really "hidden in the city", and the prosperity of the streets outside has nothing to do with it.
As can be seen from the stains around the well, Bajiaojing is also an ancient well that witnessed the historical situation. However, no one can tell when it was dug. Aunt Zhou, who came to fetch water to wash clothes, said with a smile: "This is an old well that has been used for hundreds of years. My ancestors always drank the water here. When I was a child, I often followed my mother to fetch water and go home to cook. Now, although every household uses tap water, there are still many old men and women who insist on drinking the water from this well. They have feelings! " Aunt Zhou brought a bucket of water and warmly asked the reporter to wash his hands: "This water is very cold, try it, it is very comfortable!"
"Now the neighbors will collect some money on a regular basis and hand it over to the street office to clean up the shaft wall. Most of the neighbors also fetch water to wash clothes, but not many people drink. " Aunt Zhou told reporters while rubbing her clothes.
There are quite a few people like Aunt Zhou who come to fetch water every day. When chatting with Aunt Zhou, the reporter saw that five or six old neighborhoods living nearby came to wash clothes and vegetables one after another, and the strong flavor of life immediately spread around Xiaojing.
This kind of harmony can only be achieved around such a comfortable and leisurely ancient well.