Chapter 35 Moving into a house at the foot of the mountain

The mountains and forests at dusk are shrouded in mist, quiet and peaceful.

At the foot of the mountain, looking at the brick houses in front of me.

A satisfied smile appeared on Jiang Feiyan's lips.

It's great! I have my own little nest on my first day in the countryside. I have so much freedom living here!

This is a small house that looks to be about 20 square meters, with a yard surrounded by a fence.

Stepping into the courtyard, Jiang Feiyan took the key given to her by the village chief, opened the door, and gently pushed it open before going inside.

The room was a bit messy, probably because no one had lived there for a long time. There was dust everywhere, and the ceiling was covered with thick cobwebs.

The furnishings inside were very simple. There was a window on the left side against the wall, where there was an earthen stove, and next to it was a worn-out wooden table and a stool.

There was a wooden bed against the wall on the right, with several large holes in it, obviously gnawed by insects.

There was nothing else there; it was obvious that everyone had taken it all.

Jiang Feiyan searched around again but couldn't find the toilet.

Her lips twitched. Did everyone else just take care of themselves on the spot?

...Looks like I'll have to spend some time making a makeshift toilet myself tomorrow.

The most urgent thing now is to clean the house first.

Jiang Feiyan rolled up her sleeves and got right to work!

They discarded the broken furniture and piled it up in the corner of the yard to burn as firewood.

The house is a 10-minute walk from the nearest well, and there are no buckets readily available.

Jiang Feiyan came up with a good idea: she took out a high-pressure water gun from her spatial storage to deal with the problem.

Since no one's watching, I can do whatever's convenient.

Wash the house quickly from the inside out, but avoid the earthen stove.

The weeds and moss in the yard were washed away and piled up together, then moved outside with a broom and dustpan.

After it was all done, the whole house and yard looked brand new and much more comfortable.

Jiang Feiyan was extremely satisfied. She put her hands behind her back and walked around the room, planning where to put her things.

Since the earthen stove is on the left and there's a window, let's use it as a kitchen.

The entrance is on the left side, and she plans to use two curtains to separate the right side, which she will then use as her boudoir.

After writing down what she wanted to buy, Jiang Feiyan locked the door and went to the village carpenter's house.

She chose a cabinet to place next to the earthen stove, where she could cut vegetables on top and put bowls and chopsticks underneath.

I bought two large buckets, and the seller gave me a gourd ladle as a gift.

I bought a small square table and three small chairs with backs and placed them next to me, which are perfect for cooking and eating.

As for her bedroom, she simply chose a wooden bed and bought a wardrobe and a dressing table.

Before leaving, I bought a large recliner.

It will be placed on the left side of the main entrance, so that people can lie down and rest when they are tired.

Look at the beautiful blue sky, breathe in the fresh air, how wonderful!

This trip cost exactly one round number – a "Big Reunion" ticket for 10 yuan.

The carpenter was naturally delighted and immediately said he would take the items over on a cart shortly.

After leaving the carpenter's house, Jiang Feiyan went straight home.

Back at her home at the foot of the mountain, she took out a small iron pot with two handles from her spatial storage, and then took out a pottery jar that looked like it came from that era.

You can use a small iron pot to stir-fry vegetables, or a clay pot to simmer soup or cook rice.

She wasn't afraid of being exposed. This afternoon, she went to town and bought some things. Everyone was at work at the time, so no one noticed what she bought.

As for the money she spent at the carpenter's house, she didn't care at all if others knew.

She had already planned that after coming to the countryside, she would live a carefree life and not restrict herself.

Having endured enough hardship in the modern world, with so much space and resources, I can live this second life however I want.

It just so happens that Aunt Wu will send her rent money every month, and when others see it, they will only think it is a subsidy from her family.

She has the means and isn't afraid. Anyone who dares to talk back to her will be taught a lesson!

Of course, she wasn't stupid; she was willing to take anything out.

He knows when to restrain himself and when to sneak a bite; he knows how to maintain a proper sense of boundaries.

Soon, the carpenter brought the furniture over.

After the two of them arranged their things, Jiang Feiyan asked the other person to help her hammer several long nails into the right wall and the middle beam, with long ropes tied to both ends.

Then, they took out two large pieces of gray cloth from the suitcase—actually, from their storage space—and tied them up so the carpenter could help them wrap around the right side.

After everyone left, Jiang Feiyan closed the door, took out a rag from her spatial storage, and wiped all the furniture clean.

After it dried completely, she made the bed and put her luggage in the wardrobe.

By the time everything was finished, it was almost 8 p.m.

Jiang Feiyan was both hungry and exhausted, so she went straight into the space and went to the supermarket.

He grabbed a bowl of meat porridge and a hot roast duck, and started eating it in big mouthfuls.

After finishing her meal, she went to the hotel and took a relaxing hot bath.

On her first night staying in a house at the foot of the mountain, Jiang Feiyan chose to sleep outside.

After all, I spent so much time tidying up today, it would be a waste not to take a nap.

Just to be on the safe side, Jiang Feiyan placed two mousetraps at the gate of the yard.

If someone sneaks in at night, they're sure to get caught.

......

I slept without any dreams.

Jiang Feiyan slept very well and woke up very early in the morning.

I used the coarse grains provided by the brigade to cook some porridge in the kitchen outside, and then took two meat buns from my spatial storage. Breakfast was ready.

After finishing her meal, Jiang Feiyan locked the gate, put away the mousetrap, closed the fence, and went to the village chief's house.

Today is her first day at work, and the village chief needs to explain her job to everyone so that others are aware of it.

When we arrived at the wheat-drying ground where the meeting was to be held, there were already quite a few people there.

Once everyone had arrived, the village chief, as usual, first explained the work arrangements.

After he finished speaking, he called Jiang Feiyan over and loudly announced to the crowd:

"This is Jiang Feiyan, an educated youth. She arrived yesterday and is currently living in the house at the foot of the mountain. She will temporarily serve as a forest patrolman."

"When you go to the mountains to forage for wild vegetables or chop firewood, if you find anything unusual, please report it to her immediately."

Upon hearing this, many people present were surprised, and a flurry of discussion immediately ensued.

"My God, this girl looks no more than fifteen or sixteen years old. How can she patrol the mountains with such a thin body?"

"Exactly, that's no joke. If they encounter danger in the mountains, this pampered girl would probably be scared to death!"

"I heard that this young educated youth comes from a very wealthy family. He bought a lot of things from the old carpenter last night."

"Tsk, is the village chief getting senile? This young educated youth is so handsome, what if some bad guy sets his sights on him?"

"So what if she's handsome? That ass doesn't look big; she's probably not very fertile. Who would want her...?"