Chapter 29: A Beautiful Little House Builds a Beautiful Farm, Creating a Happy Cat Life...
Obviously, this is not an easy or simple choice.
Shi Wan was still struggling with this issue even after the system upgrade was completed.
The system panel emitted a soft "ding" sound, indicating that the upgrade was complete.
She couldn't wait to open the panel and see what changes had been made.
The system panel hasn't changed much, except that a new item, Farm Construction Value and Farm Beautification Value, has been added below the original Farm Reputation Value.
Shi Wan felt a little guilty when she thought of the farm, which was still almost "pristine".
She did take advantage of the fact that the farm's surroundings were quite nice, so she never made any special effort to beautify the farm.
It seems that this approach is no longer viable.
She pushed open the door to inspect the upgraded territory.
The farm's overall layout looks much the same as before, but her showroom and offices in the front have been slightly upgraded.
Two ordinary, simple factory buildings have been upgraded into a small two-story office building.
Its exterior still maintains the cute and cozy farm style.
The roof is designed as an orange-red sloping roof, while the walls are a warm yellow soft tone, with a ring of light gray cultural stone around the bottom, making it look simple and natural.
The window frames, door lintels, and balcony railings were made of the same wood as the log cabin, exuding a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
The large square windows let in plenty of light, and the wide windowsill, covered with cushions, was specially designed as a comfortable viewing platform for cats. A small wooden box full of blooming flowers also hangs outside the window.
Most notably, one side of the exterior wall features staggered cat walkways and jumping platforms that lead directly to her private door on the second floor, where the cats can play and climb freely.
Under the eaves on the second floor, there are two woven cat beds hanging, where cats that like to climb can go up and rest.
The entire building has a soft and cute design, with details such as cat paw door handles and cat ear window frames. A cute wooden nameplate hangs at the entrance, which reads "Meow Meow Mimi Farm Office Building" in round font, with a large cat paw print next to it.
The small building is gently enclosed by a low white wooden fence, forming a separate little courtyard.
The path leading from the entrance to the main road is paved with cobblestones, creating a "foot massage" effect, with some small green grass growing in the gaps between the stones.
The small courtyard and the area around the building are covered with green lawns, which look exceptionally refreshing and provide a convenient place for the cats to play.
Two osmanthus trees with full, rounded shapes grow in the corner, and one can imagine how fragrant they will be in autumn.
A natural wood garden table and chairs are placed under the tree, convenient for outdoor work or rest.
Shi Wan stood outside the fence, staring intently at the small building.
It's so beautiful! Much better than the designs she created herself.
Compared to that, she even considered moving from the wooden cabin into the office building...
The cats who came to watch the excitement were even more excited than she was, rushing onto the cat walkway one by one and darting back and forth with agile movements.
After admiring the small building for a while, Shi Wan sat down at the garden table and chairs, opened the system panel, and quickly scanned the unlocked devices.
The "automated organic fertilizer conversion room" is very practical, and the "small fresh food kitchen" can directly increase the added value of products and attract consumers with strong purchasing power.
However, the points they require also fully demonstrate their value.
Her finger finally stopped on the icon for "Basic Hydroponic Greenhouse".
This is it.
This option is currently the most advantageous and suitable for her.
It's also the cheapest...
As the weather gradually turns colder, the winter climate becomes unsuitable for planting, making it impossible to guarantee the raw materials she produces.
Once this device is unlocked, she can produce stably and supply in sufficient quantities.
This will not affect the farm's future development.
The sale of rabbit meat hypoallergenic cat food greatly increased Shi Wan's nearly depleted points, and it is currently the item on the farm that can earn her the most points.
Shi Wan became more confident about the construction and beautification values.
She chose to purchase a "basic hydroponic greenhouse" and placed it on a piece of land in the original planting area that had never been developed.
The current planting area consists of a large area of land on the left and a hydroponic greenhouse on the right.
The instant she made her decision, countless tiny points of light emerged from the void on the chosen open space, rapidly forming a physical entity as if 3D printing had been used.
This newly built "basic hydroponic greenhouse" does not have a cold, industrial feel; instead, it looks like a small, exquisite glass house taken straight out of a fairy tale book.
Its overall frame is warm white with smooth, rounded lines, and the eaves are designed in a soft, wavy shape, as if covered with a layer of pure white cream.
The walls and roof are almost entirely made of huge pieces of glass, maximizing the amount of sunlight that can be received.
Its most ingenious and adorable feature is its ventilation design.
The ventilation windows on both sides of the greenhouse are not plain louvers, but are made into round cat paw shapes.
When the indoor temperature or humidity needs to be adjusted, these little cat paws will silently rotate and open, revealing a fine insect-proof mesh behind them, as if a giant cat has left adorable paw prints on a farm.
The greenhouse door is still made of light wood, with soft lines carved into patterns of small fish and cat paws.
The door handle was designed in the shape of a cat's tail, with a small brass bell hanging below, which makes a crisp and pleasant tinkling sound every time it is opened or closed.
In one corner of the greenhouse, there is a small windmill of moderate height, whose blades have been interestingly transformed into four rotating mint leaves.
It's not just a cute decoration; it's also connected to the internal air circulation system, making it both adorable and fun.
Every time the sun sets, the LED supplemental lights inside the greenhouse automatically turn on, emitting a warm yellow halo that simulates the sunset.
Through the glass, the entire greenhouse is transformed into a warm little lantern on the farm, attracting the curious gazes of the cats.
The cat employees were also completely attracted by this huge commotion.
Mianmian climbed onto a small wooden stake outside the greenhouse, squatted down, tilted her head, and her bright blue eyes reflected the novel scene, full of curiosity.
Huanhuan, the tabby cat, was the most excited. She hurriedly ran around the perimeter of the greenhouse, seemingly adjusting her daily patrol route.
Shi Wan curiously pushed open the greenhouse door, and a fresh, slightly damp air rushed in.
Following the system's instructions, she first selected "Cat Grass - Quick Mode" and "Mini Cucumber" on the hydroponic control panel to try planting them.
This is a snack recipe she found while browsing the cheap recipes in the system's store; it uses simple ingredients.
This is a good opportunity to test the waters first.
She carefully prepared the nutrient solution according to the precise ratio and pressed the start button.
The nutrient solution begins to circulate in the tank, and the LED light panel emits a soft light that simulates sunlight.
Shi Wan watched with curiosity and excitement for a while, but cat grass and cucumbers couldn't grow in an instant, so she could only leave disappointed.
The next morning, Shi Wan got up early and went to check on the greenhouse.
Upon closer inspection, she indeed discovered a problem.
The germination rate of the cat grass seems to be lower than the reference value given by the system, and its growth is also slightly slow.
"What's going on?" She immediately pulled up the control panel log and checked it item by item.
But after looking at it from all angles, I still couldn't find the problem.
At this moment, two notification sounds rang out, and Miao's dialog box popped up.
"Miao: The EC value of the nutrient solution was detected to be slightly below the optimal range. It is recommended to calibrate the sensor and increase the concentration."
Shi Wan suddenly realized what was going on and immediately began to make adjustments.
The effects were immediately apparent after just half a day.
The cat grass grew lush and green, growing very rapidly.
The vines of the mini cucumbers have also begun to climb along the trellis, creating a vibrant and thriving scene.
Shi Wan breathed a sigh of relief. After checking that there was enough nutrient solution, she grabbed a cat that was itching to nibble on some grass and left the hydroponic greenhouse.
In the afternoon, Shi Wan was riding her electric tricycle, preparing to deliver the day's packages to the front gate.
Just as she arrived near the office building, she caught a glimpse of several figures moving about outside the farm gate, and could faintly hear the clicking sound of cameras taking pictures.
Her heart skipped a beat.
The farm is located in a relatively remote area, and apart from deliverymen, very few strangers come specifically to visit it.
She composed herself, parked the car, and put on a polite but distant smile—a professional expression she had honed over years of working life, perfectly suited for dealing with such uncertain situations.
She straightened her gardening apron and walked slowly toward the gate.
There were two groups of people outside the door.
A group of three young girls who looked like college students were excited and curious, taking pictures with their phones of the cats lazily sunbathing in the flower bed not far from the farm gate and the office building that could be seen behind them.
They were excitedly discussing it in hushed tones while filming.
"Look! Isn't that Mianmian? She's even prettier than in the live stream! I really want to touch her..."
"Wow, what building is that? It's so pretty... It looks like one of those little villas... It would be great for taking pictures, especially if you wore a Lolita dress..."
The other group seemed a bit abrupt.
A middle-aged man wearing a gray jacket and a baseball cap was also holding a mobile phone, but the camera was scanning a wider area, as if he was observing and recording something. His expression was excessively calm.
Shi Wan walked to the door, but instead of opening it immediately, she asked gently through the door, "Hello, may I ask what brings you here?"
"Ah! Is that the anchor Xiao Wan? You really live on a farm?" the girls exclaimed excitedly in whispers.
One of the bolder ones quickly explained, "Hello, we all follow your account and really love your cat. We just happened to be visiting a nearby farm today, and we were thinking of... trying our luck to see what a real farm is like... We promise we won't go inside! We'll just look at it from the outside!"
The girls' sincere and eager eyes made Shi Wan lower her guard slightly.
She smiled and said, "Thank you for your kind words. However, the farm is a working area, and to ensure the health and hygiene of the cats, it is indeed not convenient to open it to the public for visits. I'm sorry."
"It's okay, it's okay! We understand!" The girls quickly waved their hands, a little disappointed but still very polite. "Then can we just take some pictures at the entrance? Just pictures of those kittens, they're so cute..."
"Sure, please make yourself at home." Shi Wan nodded, then turned her gaze to the man who hadn't spoken.
"Sir, are you also...?"
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Author's Note: Today's Employee Profile:
Name: Oreo
Variety: Silver Tiger Maine Coon
Appearance: A fluffy little giant, like a soft, thick long-haired carpet, with long, smooth silver-gray fur, big, round amber eyes, long "lynx fur" standing on the tips of its big ears, and an incredibly fluffy tail.
Personality: It looks like a majestic little lion, but it's actually a "whiny little devil" with a soft, babyish voice. It likes to nuzzle your palm with its head, begging for petting. It has a more stable personality than other cats and won't easily get angry.
They are very curious and want to smell everything.
Identity: Ordinary cat (excellent employee), employee of Factory No. 2
Likes: Farm cat freeze-dried fresh meat, loves playing in water, loves to be pampered and play with small balls.
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