After watching Hong Gui forge iron, Grandpa Yun patted Hong Gui on the shoulder and said, "From now on, you should work hard at forging iron and come to see me once a month."
Hong Gui didn't know whether the evaluation was good or bad, so he could only obediently nod.
"This big oaf has applied the rhythm and muscle control techniques of boxing to blacksmithing. Perhaps blacksmithing is like boxing practice for him." Grandpa Yun said to Chen Yang, "But we can't let him know. This is an unconscious action of his. We can't let it become conscious."
Chen Yang nodded to indicate that he understood. Although he couldn't discern anything specific, he could sense a unique aura emanating from Hong Gui when he was forging iron, the same aura he exuded during Hong Gui's battles.
Since Hong Gui had a talent for blacksmithing, which was equivalent to practicing martial arts, he let Hong Gui specialize in blacksmithing and forging, and also let him train new people when they joined in the future.
However, he needs to mentor Chen Yang first.
Chen Yang had only ever worked with Guo Zifeng on a very rough stone hammer; he hadn't learned much about refining and forging techniques.
However, he is now a martial artist, and his control over power is unmatched by ordinary people. Moreover, he is quite talented in this area and can grasp things very quickly.
As Chen Yang began to study and research blacksmithing, the Xindu camp also became bustling with activity.
Before letting everyone go back, Chen Yang gave everyone a task.
That's beautifying the camp!
It's not about adding buildings or facilities, but about making the campsite look comfortable and beautiful; it's entirely about making changes for the sake of spiritual enjoyment.
Hou Yu was the first to propose the idea, and Li Sen was the first to respond.
The two of them pulled Yunshi along and began designing and renovating the campsite.
Hou Yu was in charge of 3D modeling, Yun Shi was in charge of feasibility studies, and Li Sen was in charge of aesthetic enhancements.
They were conducting this in secret, and very few people knew about it. Chen Yang was one of them.
After the 3D model was completed, they also rendered a video for Chen Yang to see, and Chen Yang thought it was very feasible.
Although it's just beautification, the amount of work involved is definitely not small.
In their design, the campsite would have a small pond in the center, with stones for resting around it, and several trees to provide shade.
This step alone involves a considerable amount of work, not to mention that they also designed stepping stones, cobblestone paths, flower fields for all seasons, and leisure pavilions.
Chen Yang believes that survival is not just about eating, drinking, clothing, and shelter, but also about spiritual enjoyment and pursuit.
Now that they are slowly getting back on track, food is no longer a problem. They can eat a variety of nutritious meals, and in the foreseeable future, they will be able to eat even better.
The potatoes and corn in the time-accelerated zone have already sprouted, and they don't look too bad.
Once agriculture becomes a systematic process, humans will no longer only pursue food.
Therefore, the renovation of the campsite is absolutely necessary. When you return to the campsite and see a place that resembles a paradise, your mood will improve considerably.
The renovation project involved all employees and was carried out without affecting their original work.
The first important task is to collect materials.
The flowers that needed transplanting and the collected seeds were given to Grandpa Yun, who enjoys gardening and has considerable expertise in the field. They could pick the seeds on their way back from collecting camellia seeds.
The collection of pebbles and other stones was, of course, the men's job. But before that, Yun designed a simple handcart to transport the materials.
The girls began making small things, such as flower pots, drying racks, and clay sculptures.
In reality, Hou Yu released the design drafts and videos. He asked a friend who does environmental art design to produce all the graphic designs and make some changes.
Li Sen and his group have also returned. As soon as Grandpa Yun returned, he went back to Yebolin. He had only completed part of the work of collecting flower seeds on the way.
Yun Hu and Jiang Bo, among others, who were strong and capable, served as quarry workers. After transporting the stones back, they had to polish them, and the camp was filled with the clanging and banging sounds from morning till night.
Jiang Bo is currently at Ye Wu and Ye Wen's house, and things seem to be going very smoothly. Their parents like Jiang Bo very much, so he is full of enthusiasm now.
Chen Yang has occasionally returned to the base these past few days, but he spends most of his time studying blacksmithing with Hong Gui.
They figured out the best hammering method, the melting temperature, and the timing of remelting, and kept improving them.
With Chen Yang joining them, their forging techniques improved rapidly, and Hong Gui's blacksmithing skills became even more refined.
When he hammers the iron block, there is a unique rhythm to it, and it doesn't feel noisy at all. Chen Yang can't do that. He is more skilled at studying forging methods and temperature.
The water from the underground springs on the island in the lake is very cold, which is perfect for cooling hot iron and preventing it from breaking.
The two of them worked together to make a set of cooking utensils, several knives, and an axe. The quality was much better than before.
"My dream is to create a sword that can be called a good sword," Hong Gui said, looking at what they had made.
"We'll be able to do it sooner or later," Chen Yang said, patting Hong Gui on the shoulder.
"Thank you for your help these past few days. Li Sen isn't good at this, but you've helped me improve my forging skills a lot."
"If you really want to thank me, then you should comfort your sweetheart. He's been nagging me to death these past few days," Chen Yang said with a wry smile.
For the past six or seven days, Chen Yang and Hong Gui have been focused on blacksmithing, which has drastically reduced the time Li Sen spends with Hong Gui. Li Sen has been complaining to Chen Yang every day, and Chen Yang can no longer stand his resentful gaze.
“Okay, I will definitely comfort him properly,” Hong Gui said.
Thinking about how they "comforted" each other, Chen Yang suddenly realized that spending so much time with Hong Gui had been a dangerous thing.
"Don't worry, I just like Li Sen, I don't particularly like men."
Hong Gui noticed that Chen Yang's expression was off and chuckled sheepishly, making Chen Yang feel ashamed.
Chen Yang had met homosexuals before, but he had never seen anyone as open about it as Li Sen and Hong Gui.
Chen Yang doesn't know how much pressure gay people face in China, because it's something they can't even imagine.
"When are you and Li Sen getting married? I'll be your best man," Chen Yang suddenly said.
Hong Gui was stunned, staring blankly at Chen Yang. Slowly, his eyes became a little moist.
"Chen Yang...I..."
He didn't know how to express his emotions at that moment.
“I understand you’re touched, but please don’t look at me with that burning gaze.”
Hong Gui was taken aback, then laughed and said, "Okay."
They brought the ironware they had forged over the past few days back to the camp, and then Li Sen and Hong Gui went for a "stroll" in Yebolin, hand in hand.
"Brother Chen Yang, your new entry code for the next month is about to be generated, right? Are you planning to bring your parents over?" Jiang Yining asked Chen Yang.
Chen Yang nodded and said, "Besides my parents, there's also Dong Yujue."
"Are you going to bring your master in? Sure, I support you." Li Su'er, with her sharp ears, immediately leaned in.
"And my parents."
"Are Mom and Dad coming?"
You should call them uncle and aunt.
"Okay, it doesn't matter."
Chen Yang shook his head helplessly. He planned to go home in the next couple of days to explain things to his father.
Because the existence of the micro-world cannot be revealed, it's a bit complicated to explain. But who told him to claim he's an alien?
(End of this chapter)
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