The women, as if they had found a treasure, carefully carried an iron pot and a jar of golden oil back to their cave.
That evening, for the first time, they used an iron pot and precious "sunstone seed oil" to cook the food they had earned through their labor.
The iron pot evenly distributed heat over the fire, and the oil sizzled pleasantly in the pot, quickly filling the entire simple cave with the aroma of food.
When they tasted the first bite of food cooked with fresh oil and an iron pot, the unprecedented deliciousness almost brought tears to their eyes.
"It's so delicious... This is heavenly!" Qian Xiaoxiao exclaimed indistinctly as she wolfed down her food.
"Yes, Mr. Lin Feng... he's practically omnipotent!"
Ruan Mengtian's eyes were filled with boundless admiration for Lin Feng: "He not only feeds us well, but he also lets us eat such delicious food!"
Looking at the iron pot gleaming in the firelight, and then at the long-lost, satisfied and happy smiles on the faces of her sisters, Qin Lan was filled with emotion.
She knew that their fates were now inextricably linked with that mysterious and powerful man.
Meanwhile, Lin Feng was sitting in his warm and comfortable wooden house, sipping newly brewed fruit wine from a golden goblet, pondering the next "technical problem" he needed to overcome.
Lin Feng's pursuit of quality of life is endless.
When basic needs like food and clothing were no longer a problem, and he even replaced his tableware with gold-plated ones, and when the pure fragrance of "sunstone seed oil" replaced the fishy smell of animal fat, his gaze inevitably turned to a higher level of personal hygiene and physical enjoyment.
The bitter cold of winter made every simple wash in the stream feel like torture.
Even someone as resolute as Lin Feng found this deeply inconvenient.
Moreover, the "knowledge" about a comfortable life in his mind is like Pandora's box; once opened, it constantly tempts him to achieve it.
"It's time to solve the bathing problem."
On a chilly morning, as Lin Feng felt the tightness in his skin caused by dryness and cold, he made a decision.
What he wanted was not just a place to take a bath, but a place where he could completely relax and dispel the chill—a comprehensive "hot spring" that combined soaking, showering, and even steam bathing.
As soon as the idea came to him, related knowledge flooded into his mind like a tidal wave.
From Roman-style public baths to Eastern-style hot spring bathhouses, from simple heated stones to generate steam to complex pipe-circulated heating systems.
Various design schemes, material selections, and construction techniques are clearly and comprehensively presented.
In just a moment, he transformed into a master architect who had been immersed in the field for decades.
He pondered for a long time and became very interested in a structure that combined a hot water bath with a high-temperature steam room.
This is a combination of a "steam room" and a "hot spring".
In such an extremely cold environment, having a place that can generate a lot of hot steam, making people sweat profusely, and where one can thoroughly wash their body with clean hot water would undoubtedly be the ultimate enjoyment.
Over the next few days, Lin Feng did not take immediate action, but instead repeatedly pondered the design plan in his mind.
He needs to consider many factors: water supply and heating, wastewater discharge, building insulation, steam generation and control, and most importantly—safety.
He surveyed the area around the cabin and finally chose a location about thirty meters behind the cabin, on a slightly sloping area.
The location is close to the stream, making it easy to fetch water; the slightly lower elevation facilitates drainage; and being situated on the sheltered side of the wooden house reduces heat loss.
That day, when Qin Lan, Su Wanqing, Tang Bao, and the other six women came to exchange supplies and report on their collection as usual, Lin Feng did not send them away immediately after completing the routine "transaction" as he usually did.
He pointed to the selected vacant lot and said in his usual calm and even tone, "For the next period of time, your main task will be to assist me in building a new facility here."
The women were all taken aback when they heard this.
New facilities? What miracle is Mr. Lin Feng about to create this time?
Their curiosity was immediately piqued.
"Mr. Lin Feng, is it... is it a room like a storage room?" Qin Lan asked cautiously.
Lin Feng shook his head, a barely perceptible smile curving his lips, and said in suspense, "It's more complicated and more useful than that. Simply put, it's a bath that can make your body clean, warm, and comfortable."
Clean, warm, and comfortable?
These words, when put together, instantly ignited long-suppressed desires in women's hearts.
In this primeval wilderness, especially during the long, cold winter, keeping one's body clean is almost a luxury.
They could only occasionally wipe themselves with cold stream water or rub their bodies with slightly warm, damp animal hides by the fire pit, a feeling far from "comfortable".
"Mr. Lin Feng, you mean... a bathhouse where you can take a bath?"
Su Wanqing's eyes suddenly lit up, and her voice trembled slightly.
Born into wealth, she had an almost instinctive pursuit of physical cleanliness.
In this wilderness, what she found most unbearable, besides the scarcity of food and the dangerous environment, was the inability to thoroughly wash away the stickiness and filth from her body.
Qian Xiaoxiao covered her mouth excitedly, her eyes shining: "Oh my god! A bath! A hot bath? Can...can we use it too?"
She couldn't remember the last time she had taken a nice, comfortable hot bath. The feeling of every pore on her body opening up was something she longed for just thinking about it.
Ruan Mengtian and Shen Jiaqi also showed joy. Although they did not react as strongly as Su Wanqing and Qian Xiaoxiao, the longing in their eyes was undeniable.
In this freezing cold, how blissful it would be to soak in hot water!
Even Tang Bao, who had always blindly worshipped Lin Feng, couldn't help but blush at this moment.
She asked softly, with endless longing, "Mr. Lin Feng... is it a place like... like a hot spring?"
Seeing the women's eyes shining, their faces full of excitement and hope, Lin Feng felt a cold laugh and disgust in his heart.
"A bunch of filthy women, do they deserve to enjoy my meticulously crafted hot spring?"
He just wanted to find some free labor.
From the beginning, he had no intention of letting these women set foot in his "private bathhouse".
What he wanted to build was a private, luxurious relaxation space that belonged entirely to him.
The thought of these women's bodies, covered in a mixture of sweat, dust, and various other indescribable odors, leaving no trace in his bathtub made him feel physically uncomfortable.
"What I build, I will naturally use myself."
Lin Feng's tone remained calm, but the aloofness it conveyed was like a bucket of ice water, instantly extinguishing the flames that had just ignited in the women's hearts.
"ah……?"
Qian Xiaoxiao's smile froze, and the light in her eyes quickly dimmed.
Su Wanqing lowered her eyes slightly to hide the disappointment in them, but she understood what was going on in her heart.
Yes, when did it become the turn of us "tools" to enjoy Mr. Lin Feng's things?
The same applies to gold tableware, to refined sunstone seed oil, and now this soon-to-be-built "bathhouse" will naturally be no exception.
Qin Lan was more composed. She gently touched Qian Xiaoxiao, who was still somewhat unwilling, and whispered, "It's already an honor for us to have the opportunity to witness Mr. Lin Feng building new facilities. Don't overthink it."
Although Tang Bao was a little disappointed, her admiration for Lin Feng quickly overwhelmed everything.
It's only natural that Mr. Lin Feng wants to build a more comfortable place for himself!
Being able to participate is already an immense blessing.
"Your task is to strictly follow my instructions and provide the necessary materials and labor."
Lin Feng ignored their complicated emotions and began to assign tasks: "First, I need a large quantity of uniformly sized stones for building walls and paving the ground. Second, a large quantity of high-quality clay for making bricks, ceramic pipes, and waterproofing layers. Also, cut down enough hardwood for structural support and fuel."
He paused, then looked at the women: "This project will be very arduous and long. But once it's completed, you can exchange it for more food and supplies."
Upon hearing "more food," a glimmer of light rekindled in the women's eyes.
Although we can't personally enjoy the magical "bathhouse," it's good to be able to exchange it for real survival supplies.
In this cruel wilderness, survival is the top priority.
Thus, under Lin Feng's unified command, a massive "bathhouse construction project" officially began.
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