After clearing the land, Lu Fan and An Lan heard the announcement about wilderness survival. Instantly, their eyes lit up with surprise and they smiled at each other, their smiles filled with anticipation and hope for the future.
Hundreds of kilometers away, Ling Yue was so excited that his face turned red and his voice trembled slightly: "Well done, well done!"
He was so excited that he was incoherent, repeatedly saying, "Everyone has food to eat, everyone has food to eat, hahahahaha."
That hearty laughter seemed to penetrate the screen, conveying boundless joy.
Back at the shelter, Lu Fan and An Lan were so exhausted that they collapsed onto bamboo chairs, panting heavily, not wanting to move a single finger.
After a while, Lu Fan said weakly, "An Lan, I'm really exhausted today. How about we massage each other's shoulders and legs to relax?"
As he spoke, he looked at An Lan with expectant eyes.
An Lan rolled her eyes at him, but couldn't help but smile and said, "Alright, since you did pretty well today."
So, Lu Fan started by massaging An Lan's shoulders. The moment his hands touched An Lan's shoulders, An Lan couldn't help but cry out, "Ouch! Be gentle! Are you trying to crush my shoulders?"
Lu Fan smiled awkwardly and scratched his head: "Sorry, I didn't control my strength well."
As he spoke, he carefully lightened his pressure and massaged An Lan's shoulders gently, muttering to himself, "An Lan, do you know? There are many acupoints on the shoulders, such as Jianjing and Tianzong. Massaging them is very good for your health. It can relieve fatigue and prevent cervical spondylosis."
An Lan couldn't help but burst out laughing: "Oh, when did you become a health guru?" Her eyes narrowed into slits as she laughed, full of teasing.
Lu Fan chuckled and scratched his head: "Haha, you forgot I used to work as a masseur."
It was An Lan's turn to massage Lu Fan's legs.
Although her little fists weren't very strong, they felt strangely comfortable when they landed on Lu Fan's legs.
Actually, given Lu Fan's current physical condition, he could recover almost completely after a short rest, but who could resist the attentive service of a beautiful woman?
Lu Fan squinted his eyes contentedly, pretending to enjoy himself, and kept muttering, "Oh, this is so comfortable. An Lan, with your skills, you could open a massage parlor; I guarantee it would be a huge success."
An Lan said irritably, "Stop being so cheeky, or I'll punch you hard."
In the live stream room.
"Ahhh, what an amazing scene! I'm dying of sweetness!"
"Lu Fan and An Lan are such a perfect match! The ambiguous atmosphere is practically overflowing from the screen."
"I declare that Lu Fan and An Lan are the best couple in my heart, and I won't accept any arguments against it!"
"Stop shouting, I'm taking screenshots. I'm going to save this sweet moment and enjoy it slowly."
Lu Fan and An Lan were completely absorbed in their interaction and oblivious to the excitement in the live stream.
As Lu Fan watched An Lan earnestly massaging her legs, a warm feeling suddenly welled up in his heart. He said softly, "An Lan, thanks to you today, otherwise I really wouldn't have been able to handle that piece of land by myself." His voice was soft, but full of sincerity.
An Lan looked up at him, a hint of shyness in her eyes: "Stop being so cheeky. I only managed to finish it with your help."
The two chatted back and forth like this, and before they knew it, their fatigue gradually dissipated, and the ambiguous atmosphere grew stronger, as if the whole world had shrunk down to just the two of them.
"I'll cook first, you take a break," Lu Fan said somewhat apologetically, breaking the sweet tranquility.
"I'll help you out," An Lan replied with a smile, not letting Lu Fan do all the work alone. Instead, she walked over with him and helped wash and chop the vegetables. The two worked together seamlessly.
In the afternoon, Lu Fan told An Lan to rest well at the shelter, while he picked up a hoe, humming an off-key tune, and went to level the land like a cheerful old man.
Although he was exhausted from clearing the land that morning, the thought of growing various grains and vegetables on this land in the future filled Lu Fan with energy, as if he had been injected with adrenaline, and his steps became much lighter.
Once in the field, Lu Fan got to work with gusto. As he hoeed the ground, he thought to himself, "I'll plant some taro first; it's high-yielding and filling. Then I'll plant some greens to supplement my vitamins. Oh, and I also need to plant some corn; roasted corn tastes so good... It's a pity I don't have any seeds right now."
He was so engrossed in his thoughts that his mouth was practically watering.
Just then, he suddenly felt as if the hoe had hit something hard, and with a loud "clang," the impact made his hand go numb.
"Damn it, not again?"
Lu Fan muttered to himself, bent down, and used his hands to dig away the soil.
A round stone was revealed. He pulled hard and managed to pull it out, but then a stream of clear water gushed out from the ground.
Although the water flow is only as thick as a finger, the speed at which the water comes out is quite impressive.
[Small-scale groundwater discovered]
"Groundwater?" Lu Fan's eyes widened, looking completely bewildered, as if he couldn't believe his eyes.
He quickly dug a few more times, expanding the outlet to the size of a washbasin, and the spring water was gushing out continuously.
"No wonder the soil here is so moist, there must be groundwater." He suddenly realized, a surprised smile spreading across his face.
He quickly scooped up a handful of spring water and drank it. It was sweet and refreshing, with a slight coolness that instantly dispelled his fatigue.
"Haha, we're going to be rich now!"
Lu Fan jumped up excitedly and ran towards the shelter, shouting as he ran, "An Lan, An Lan, come out quickly, I've made a great discovery!" His voice echoed in the air, filled with joy.
An Lan was resting in the shelter when she heard Lu Fan shouting. Thinking something had happened, she rushed out. "What's wrong? What's wrong? Why are you in such a panic?" she asked anxiously.
Lu Fan ran up to An Lan, panting, grabbed her hand, and said excitedly, "An Lan, I've found groundwater! It's right next to our land. The spring water is so sweet, and it flows out so quickly. We won't have to run several kilometers to fetch water anymore!"
"Really?" An Lan looked at him with a mixture of belief and doubt, her eyes full of questions.
"Of course it's true, would I lie to you? Come on, I'll take you to see it." With that, Lu Fan pulled An Lan and ran towards the field, their figures looking particularly cheerful in the sunlight.
Upon reaching the spring, An Lan saw the clear water and couldn't help but cheer, "Fantastic! This solves a big problem!"
The two were excited for a while before Lu Fan came to his senses.
He thought for a moment and said, "No, we have to make use of this spring as soon as possible. I'll dig a reservoir here to store the water. It will be more convenient for watering the fields, cooking, and washing clothes in the future, so we won't have to go so far."
As he spoke, he gestured to indicate the size of the reservoir.
Without further ado, Lu Fan picked up a hoe and began digging a reservoir next to the spring.
As he dug, he muttered to himself, "This reservoir needs to be dug deep, otherwise it won't hold much water. As for the width, it should be just big enough for two people to stand inside." He looked as serious as a focused craftsman.
An Lan was also busy, helping Lu Fan move the excavated soil to the side.
Looking at Lu Fan covered in sweat, she couldn't help but laugh and say, "You really are a workaholic today. Clearing land in the morning and digging a reservoir in the afternoon, aren't you afraid of exhausting yourself?" Her tone was full of concern.
Lu Fan wiped the sweat from his face and chuckled, "What's there to be tired about? This is a good thing. Once the reservoir is dug, our lives will be even more comfortable."
As he dug, Lu Fan suddenly stopped, frowned, and said, "Just digging a hole won't do. This soil is prone to water seepage. We need to find a way to make it more compact."
An Lan thought for a moment and said, "We can find some stones and line the sides and bottom of the reservoir to prevent water seepage."
Her eyes lit up, and she offered her idea.
"You're so smart," Lu Fan praised, his eyes full of admiration as he looked at An Lan.
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