"Haha, you silly dog, this isn't something you can eat, you glutton!"

Lu Fan smiled and patted Dahei's head hard. His hearty laughter echoed joyfully throughout the shelter, as if it could shake off all the fatigue of the day.

An Lan was wiping her tools when she heard this. She turned to look at Da Hei's innocent face and the comical appearance of him with clay stuck to his mouth.

He couldn't help but chuckle, his shoulders trembling slightly: "I still can't believe that Big Black is actually a wolf, the contrast is just too great!"

In the following time, the warm sunlight shone on the open space, and Lu Fan and An Lan quickly got into the swing of things and divided the work together.

Lu Fan focused on making the mold. Under the chisel and shavings, the wood in his hands gradually took on a regular shape, with wood shavings falling from time to time.

Anlan focused on filling the mold with clay, carefully pressing the mixed clay into the mold with each press, her movements skillful and earnest, reflecting her anticipation for her future home.

The two worked together seamlessly, one handing over the baton and the other receiving it, like longtime partners, and the work proceeded smoothly.

Several hours passed in the blink of an eye, and the scorching sunlight gradually softened.

On the open ground, rectangular clay bricks were neatly arranged, closely packed together, resembling a disciplined army awaiting inspection by its commander.

Bathed in the afterglow of the setting sun, they exude a unique sense of orderly beauty, a badge of honor for their hard work.

Although both of them were exhausted, their clothes were soaked with sweat and clung to their backs, neither of them uttered a single complaint.

After all, each brick embodies their aspirations for a better future and is a tangible representation of their dreams; each one is precious.

"We've achieved quite a lot today!" Lu Fan straightened up and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

Looking at these bricks, I felt a sense of accomplishment, as if I could already see that warm and sturdy house rising from the ground, standing firmly in the forest, sheltering them from the wind and rain.

An Lan's face was also filled with a satisfied smile as she nodded in agreement: "Yes, at this rate, our house will be under construction soon. In the future, we will have a real home, a place to shelter us from the wind and rain, and a place filled with happiness."

Unbeknownst to us, the sun gradually began to set in the west, and the sky seemed to have been painted with a palette of colors spilled by nature, once again turning a warm orange-red.

Warm light shone on the two of them, outlining the contours of happiness, as another day was drawing to a close.

Lu Fan and An Lan stood side by side, looking at the result of their hard work. Although they were physically exhausted, they felt as sweet as if they had eaten honey, and their hearts were full of expectations for the future.

"Let's stop here for today and continue tomorrow." Lu Fan's voice carried a hint of relief after exhaustion, as well as enthusiasm for tomorrow.

"Okay, let's think about it again tomorrow and improve the production method to try to make even more perfect bricks."

An Lan responded, her eyes shining with determination and confidence in the future.

Night fell like a giant black silk ribbon, gently and silently covering the entire shelter.

The campfire blazed in the center, the leaping flames dancing merrily, illuminating Lu Fan and An Lan's tired yet happy faces.

Big Black lay to one side, its belly rising and falling with its breath, occasionally sticking out its tongue to lick its paws, seemingly still savoring the amusing experience of "tasting bricks" just now.

Lu Fan ladled out a steaming hot dinner from the pot, and the rich aroma instantly filled the air, wafting into everyone's nostrils and whetting their appetites.

He was about to call out to An Lan when he noticed her hand hanging limply at her side, too weak to even lift. He froze instantly.

Seeing this scene, Lu Fan's heart clenched, as if gripped tightly by an invisible hand, and his eyes were filled with heartache.

Thanks to his strong physique, his own body aches and pains had subsided considerably, but An Lan was exhausted.

"Anlan, your hands are so sore. You must have had a hard day."

Lu Fan's voice was full of concern and heartache. He gently walked to An Lan's side, slowly squatted down, and said tenderly, "Come on, let me feed you."

An Lan's cheeks flushed slightly, like the sunset on the horizon. She gently shook her head, her voice tired yet resolute: "I can do it myself. It's just a little sore, but I can manage."

"Don't push yourself. We're both exhausted today. Just relax and rest."

Lu Fan said without room for doubt, picked up a spoon, scooped up a spoonful of food, and carefully brought it to An Lan's lips with a gentle smile on his face.

"Ah, open your mouth."

Looking at Lu Fan's earnest and concerned expression, An Lan felt a warm current well up in her heart, slowly flowing through her body.

She obediently opened her mouth and ate it.

The two were like a perfectly in sync old married couple; one fed the other with focused attention, her eyes full of love and tenderness, while the other ate with peace of mind, enjoying the warmth and care.

Occasionally, when their eyes meet, they can see the love and longing for the future in each other's eyes. This is what it means to live a peaceful and serene life.

At this moment, the live stream room was also bustling with activity.

"Ahhh o(≧口≦)o, it's so sweet! I was smiling like a proud aunt the whole time!"

"I was so happy in bed that I peed, it felt so sticky and comfortable (. ? ? ?.)."

"Is it really that comfortable? I want to experience it too."

"Hey! I'm eating, you guys better behave!"

"I feel so sorry for Anlan, but I also think it's so good for them to be like this. I really hope they can stay happy forever."

"When will the two of them officially become a couple? I'm getting so impatient."

After dinner, Lu Fan pulled An Lan to sit down by the campfire, where the lingering warmth of the fire comforted them.

Lu Fan gently grasped her arm and began to massage her.

Although his technique wasn't professional and was somewhat clumsy, every touch was full of gentleness and strength, helping her relax her sore muscles little by little, from her shoulders to her wrists.

"Does it hurt? If it does, just say so, and I'll be gentler," Lu Fan asked softly as he massaged her, his eyes full of concern.

An Lan leaned on Lu Fan's shoulder, closed her eyes slightly, and wholeheartedly enjoyed this warmth and care. She whispered, "It doesn't hurt. It feels very comfortable. Thank you, Lu Fan."

"Why are you being so polite with me? Let's work together to build the house. I can't let you get too tired."

Lu Fan smiled and said, but his hands didn't stop. He continued to help her relieve her soreness. "I'm thinking, I can't let you work so hard tomorrow. I need to think of a way."

Suddenly, the image of that group of lively and clever monkeys popped into his mind, and his eyes lit up as if he had seen the dawn in the darkness.

"Anlan, do you think we could ask the Monkey King and his group for help? The monkey troop has so many members, and the monkeys are all very agile; they could definitely be a great help."