Chapter 009 A Capricious Lake

After conducting a thorough inspection, Liu Heming felt a chill running down his spine

However, he thought to himself, what can he possibly say to his daughter in his current state? A four-year-old child is neither too big nor too small; it is precisely the time when she begins to understand the world around her. He must strive to ensure that every interaction and every conversation with his daughter is perfect

There was quite a bit of dust clinging to me, and of course, no treasures were found. Some of the broken furniture could still be used to seal the windows and such

Such fertile land requires care in order to yield abundant fruits. However, if you neglect it and allow it to fall into disrepair, you will have little hope for the rest of your life. The diligence of the working people is not limited to the planting in spring and the harvest in autumn, but is woven into every day of their lives

The lack of moisture and the absence of fertilizer have rendered the land here truly poor. This can still be considered one of the better areas of this ranch; if one were to venture further, the land would be even more unappealing

After replacing the light bulb in the basement, he began to examine the various items in the basement to see if there was anything he could use. In fact, he was more interested in searching for treasure here, as the worry about money was driving him nearly to madness

He was daydreaming about a beautiful and happy life with his daughter when his thoughts were interrupted by a sound coming from across the lake. He looked up in that direction and saw that the water in the lake was bubbling and gushing out, already flowing out quite a bit.

Watching anxiously from the side for over an hour, the lake water gradually calmed down. The water flowing out of the lake also seeped into the ground, nourishing the land

Breakfast remains simple, consisting of milk and bread. The only small supermarket in the town does have some steak available, but he still feels it is too extravagant; milk and bread are quite satisfactory. When he eventually has his own chickens and ducks, he will definitely prepare more salted eggs, both chicken and duck, as they are quite delicious.

Nibbling on bread, sipping milk, and accompanied by an imagined salted duck egg, it must be said that this breakfast is quite flavorful

Soil indeed requires water, but excessive water can easily lead to soil compaction. Even if you plan to cultivate rice in the future, there must be times when you drain the water

When constructing their homes, Americans often prefer to include a basement for storing various items. This small cabin also has one, and what frightens him is that this basement has a small door leading to the outside, and the wooden boards on this door have long since rotted, revealing a large hole.

There is an old saying in the family: if you cultivate the land for a lifetime, you will avoid poverty for a lifetime

This can be considered a small comfort in his difficult life, even though his muscles are still extremely sore, he must continue to do the work that needs to be done. Otherwise, if he truly loses the ability to speak as the system takes it back, how will he communicate with his daughter in the future, making the days ahead even more challenging

He had heard of the spring before, and people calculate it with their eyes. You say it's just a wild lake, not the famous wild lake behind the Summer Palace where duels are held. What are you making such a fuss about? If it keeps gushing out like this, given the terrain here, it will eventually flood this entire area, and all the land you have cultivated will be in vain

Being a farmer is not easy, and it is even more challenging for a farmer with a capricious lake in the field. One must add another task to their work plan: to dig a canal.

He first glanced out the window; it was very calm, and there were no wolves disguised as dogs waiting outside for him, which allowed him to relax somewhat. No wonder Mayor George told him that once all his paperwork was completed, he should promptly apply for the gun permit.

Looking down at my hands, I must say, my mother's method is indeed effective. Those seven originally prominent blisters have deflated, and as long as I am a bit careful, there should be no problem. I should be able to recover completely in a few days.

Liu Heming did not sleep soundly that night, partly because his body was in constant pain, and partly because he was worried about wolves coming around from outside.

The speed at which the lake water flows out is very fast, and in just a short while, a large area has been drained. The land here was originally very arid, yet even so, the lake water has flowed out quite far.

In the afternoon, he felt that he could not just focus on the outside area. The wolf did not wander in last night, but what about tonight or tomorrow night? Will it wander in?

It is just that for now, we can take a moment to pause and observe for a few more days. If water continues to seep out tomorrow, we will have to find a solution; otherwise, all our efforts will be in vain

Although the wooden house is somewhat better than the warehouse, it is not significantly improved. Especially after the tremor from the night before last, some windows have also begun to malfunction

After hesitating for a long time while holding the phone, he finally put it back in his pocket. He wanted to call his daughter to have a chat. After all, his English was fine now, and there would be no barriers to conversation between father and daughter

This morning was relatively relaxed; Liu Heming did not work as intensely as he did yesterday. When he felt tired, he took a break and then continued working. There was nothing to be ashamed of; not to mention that no one was watching him, even if there were, he would not be afraid. He had to give his body an adaptation period; otherwise, he would eventually wear himself out.

What is this for? Surely, it won't flood my entire ranch, will it?" Liu Heming said with frustration after watching for a while from the side

Liu Heming sighed inwardly, thinking that this was truly a torment to himself. In order to stop this lake from recklessly overflowing, one must dig a channel to redirect the water that emerges here, preventing it from flowing everywhere.

If this had not been discovered, the wolf would have wandered over and could have easily burrowed in through the hole, leaving one in a dire situation. A broken wooden plank was found, and the already disassembled lounge chair was repurposed; only then was the door sealed shut

During his breaks, he also attempted to contact the system, but it was resolutely determined not to respond to him until there was a result for the task. He had no means to change this situation and could only endure it.

He walked around the entire house, taking notes on where repairs were needed and which electrical wires needed to be replaced. The house had been uninhabited for a long time, and there were too many hidden dangers. Yet, this dilapidated house was still his only residence, and he did not have the financial means to acquire a new one

Today was not as reckless as yesterday, as I put on gloves. Yesterday, I was too excited and didn't think about this at all. Mainly, in my childhood memories, when my parents worked in the fields, I never saw them wearing gloves

Lunch will continue to be bread and milk, accompanied by imagined side dishes. I can eat and drink like this for a few more days, and when the time comes, I will go to that small town with few people to replenish my supplies.

Continuing to clean up a little bit, he did not waste those weeds and dry grass, but set them aside to dry. At least they could be used to start a fire, saving him the trouble of going into the woods.