"Is it really that simple? Why didn't you contact me?"
Jian Ning really didn't expect that Xiao Lingfeng hadn't gone back for this reason. Hearing the constant explosions from the mountain from home, she thought the shelter was almost ready.
"Honey, I know you're very capable, but it wouldn't be good if this was done too abruptly."
Xiao Lingfeng had considered asking Jian Ning for help, and he knew that his wife would be able to carve a hole through the mountain in no time.
But it's a bit unscientific, and I can't explain it to the soldiers.
"Why can't you use your brain? Just you wait, I'll hollow out all the rocks in this direction."
All you have to do is use explosives to break open the outermost layer, and the inside will be ready to use. It's so convenient!
"By the way, I even set up the ventilation openings in advance. Aren't I being nice enough?" Jian Ning smiled and nudged Xiao Lingfeng's arm.
"That's great! My wife is so smart. She did exactly what you said, which saved us a lot of trouble."
Jian Ning received the praise, chuckled twice, and quietly placed a trap talisman on herself, passing through the rock and entering the mountain.
Xiao Lingfeng waited anxiously outside for more than ten minutes.
Only then did I realize that someone had put their arm around my waist.
Then I felt a warmth near my ear. Jian Ning's voice came softly.
"Honey, mission accomplished! Hurry up and finish your work so we can go home and rest. I've already prepared your bath water!"
"Hmm!" Xiao Lingfeng's ears turned red instantly. Although they were an old married couple, they were surrounded by his comrades-in-arms. Jian Ning, that girl, was teasing him without any regard for the occasion. She was really too naughty.
Actually, he wronged Jian Ning. She was just feeling sorry for Xiao Lingfeng who hadn't had a chance to rest these past few days, and thought she would make him some medicine to soothe his body. She really didn't mean anything by it; he just misunderstood.
After Jian Ning finished speaking, she went down the mountain and went home.
Xiao Lingfeng then directed the soldiers to continue blasting the mountain with explosives. After a full hour, a loud boom was heard, followed by the soldiers' joyful shouts.
"It's open! It's open! How come there was a cave in here all along?"
"Exactly! This place is huge, it's a masterpiece! There are several ventilation openings, and even room partitions. It's practically a shelter prepared in advance for us!"
"That's right, that's right, Captain Xiao, come and see!"
Hearing the soldiers' excited shouts, Xiao Lingfeng took a powerful flashlight and looked into the newly blasted hole, his eyes widening in surprise.
Jian Ning's investment is truly extravagant. This shelter is as big as two football fields.
It was also divided into many irregularly shaped cubicles. The toilet and bathroom areas, and even the kitchen area, were all reserved in advance. I guess they didn't have bricks, otherwise, wouldn't they have had to build a kang (heated brick bed)?
It's fortunate that everyone discovered it together; it can only be said that it was fate that brought this place to the people of their base for refuge. Otherwise, there would be no way to explain it.
"Leave one squad to guard the area. I'll go report to the regimental commander. The rest of you can go back and rest." After saying this, Xiao Lingfeng quickly led the way down the mountain.
The soldiers followed closely behind him, discussing the situation as they walked. The appearance of this cave was truly bizarre.
Xiao Lingfeng ignored what they were saying. He found the regimental commander and reported the situation on the mountain to him.
He received a lot of praise, and he didn't have to worry about the rest of the infrastructure work.
Ordinary people can do these jobs; they just need to be paid points. With everyone working together, the work will be done quickly. I estimate that the shelter will be ready for use in a few days.
After reporting his work, Xiao Lingfeng walked quickly home.
Instead of going through the main gate, they went straight through the wall back to their bedroom on the second floor.
Jian Ning was meditating inside the room when Xiao Lingfeng entered. She sensed him and opened her eyes with a smile.
"You're pretty fast! I thought you wouldn't be back for at least half an hour."
"It's all thanks to my wife's help. Otherwise, I probably wouldn't have been able to blast a few meters tonight. But you've made it too big. Those individual spaces don't look like they were formed naturally at all."
Xiao Lingfeng walked over and tapped Jian Ning's nose twice with his index finger. His wife was so mischievous; he could only indulge her.
"Who cares? As long as it's practical, I've saved you at least a month of time."
"Just set up a kang (heated brick bed) inside, gather plenty of firewood, and it'll be ready to use. If I weren't worried about scaring you, I could even install a kitchen and shower for you."
Jian Ning proudly raised her head; she wasn't joking, she really had that ability.
"Yes, yes, my wife is amazing. Let's go take a bath. Didn't you say you'd already prepared the bathwater for me?" Xiao Lingfeng grabbed Jian Ning's hand, somewhat impatiently.
"You smell like explosives, it's pungent." Jian Ning waved her hand dismissively and pulled Xiao Lingfeng into the jade pendant space.
The location where it appeared was the bathroom. Sure enough, the electric bathtub was filled with water and many medicinal herbs that Xiao Lingfeng did not recognize, emitting a strong smell of Chinese medicine.
"What's in here? A medicinal bath?" Xiao Lingfeng then realized that he might have misunderstood something.
"Yes, last time I got a lot of medicinal herbs, so I specially prepared a medicinal bath for you."
Soaking in it regularly can improve blood circulation, loosen muscles and bones, eliminate impurities from the body, and enhance spiritual energy—it's a good thing overall.
Even in my old world, this wasn't something ordinary people could afford. Hurry up and take off your clothes, go in and enjoy yourself.
As Jian Ning spoke, she reached out to help him take off his clothes.
"Thank you, Xiao Ning, it's so good to have you."
Xiao Lingfeng wanted to hug Jian Ning to express his gratitude, but he quickly stopped himself when he smelled his own scent.
After taking off his shirt, revealing his muscular chest, Jian Ning couldn't resist touching his abs.
There's nothing I can do; even though they're husband and wife, she just loves such alluring male beauty.
He's incredibly attractive just looking at him; look at his broad shoulders and narrow waist—a true model's physique. Such a wonderful perk, all for her alone; just thinking about it makes her happy.
"Together."
With a slight effort, Xiao Lingfeng picked up Jian Ning, quickly stripped her naked, and carried her into the bathtub.
The two of them were happily taking a bath together in the space.
The soldiers outside are extremely busy; cleaning such a large cave will take a considerable amount of time.
Besides, we also had to transport bricks, cement, and sand up the mountain, and cut down trees and chop firewood.
In order to get the shelter ready before the next cold wave, they worked against the clock and dared not rest for a moment.
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