Rotting Land: Survive-Chapter 475 - 470: Puppy (Part 1)

Back at the camp, the appearance of the little dog immediately caught the interest of the survivors. Everyone showed enough concern for the cute little creature, but unfortunately, the dog itself seemed ungrateful. At least, besides Wang Qiang, anyone who tried to approach or touch it was met with bared teeth and rebellious resistance.

This couldn’t help but make Wang Qiang feel a mix of pride and relief, thinking to himself, "This little thing didn’t make all my efforts in bringing it back in vain; it still has a conscience."

Considering the bacteria the little one might carry, Wei Yang considerately boiled half a bottle of hot water and handed it to Wang Qiang, entrusting him to wash the puppy.

Wang Qiang gladly accepted the task, understanding there was no choice since he was the one who brought the dog back and the creature now only acknowledged him. Therefore, Wang Qiang had the responsibility and obligation to take good care of it.

Meanwhile, Lei Tong and other survivors began working on building a rain shelter after dragging two logs into the courtyard.

Following Lei Tong’s instructions, they needed to saw the logs into three sets of different lengths of wooden strips.

In addition, they needed to cut an iron plate large enough to cover the entire stove.

With the tasks arranged, the survivors immediately set to work. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

Lei Tong first cut the logs into rough wooden templates of different lengths, then handed them over to professional carpenter Yue Guishan for trimming into stake-like conical shapes. Once everything was prepared, they moved to the formal construction phase.

Lei Tong’s concept was to construct a simple rain shelter with a certain slope to provide shelter from wind and rain during inclement weather.

To achieve this, the slope of the roof was particularly important, which is why Lei Tong wanted to saw the logs into three sets of wooden strips of different lengths.

After measuring the ground accurately and marking the coordinates, Lei Tong and his comrades methodically hammered the cut wooden strips into the soil along the designated route.

Once the hammering was complete, a wooden fence was formed, higher at the front, lower at the back, even on the sides.

To ensure the fence had enough stability and wind resistance, Lei Tong and his comrades began tying iron wires between the stakes to integrate them into a cohesive unit.

Although this task looked simple, it was quite complicated, testing not only patience but also requiring a fair amount of strength and physical stamina.

The entire job of binding and reinforcing took a full half-hour. Given that it concerned Wei Yang’s safety, the soldiers dared not take any risks, aiming for optimal knotting in securing each iron wire.

Once the work was done, just in case, a few of them tested each other’s assigned areas by kicking and slapping to ensure quality, and only after everything checked out did they proceed to the next step of construction.

Next, the construction of the rain shelter moved from the ground to the air. The soldiers needed to insert the third set of slender wooden strips along vertical lines into the top of the fence, forming rafters.

They then moved a large iron sheet onto the embedded rafters, completing the top of the shelter.

In constructing this roof, Lei Tong and his comrades truly put in a considerable amount of effort.

Even building the rafters took them 20 full minutes.

Sweat poured down like a breached flood, but all the efforts were worth it. As they drove the final nail into the iron sheet, the soldiers smiled in relief after nearly two hours of hard work.

The main structure of the rain shelter was fully completed, with a natural incline forming a 45-degree angle with the ground, allowing rainwater to drain away, eliminating the danger of accumulation.

Of course, this is merely a simple rain shelter, and potential dangers weren’t limited to just rainwater.

At least in the winter, it wouldn’t be able to prevent snow build-up; should the snow accumulate to a certain extent, the fragile rafters might easily collapse.

Moreover, the smoke emissions inside the stove also posed an issue; if not careful, excessive carbon monoxide could cause poisoning.

To prevent such a tragedy, Lei Tong installed a tubular chimney made from coiled iron plates to vent smoke.

"Alright! Done!" With Lei Tong’s loud shout, the survivors gradually came out of the villa, all momentarily stunned upon seeing the wooden shelter standing in the courtyard, some quirky scenery, then unanimously praised the soldiers’ craftsmanship.

It’s indeed no wonder the survivors reacted so strongly, as they rarely saw such wild shelters, and their surprise was quite understandable.

Especially Wei Yang, who originally only hoped for a place to cook in the winter and didn’t expect the soldiers to effectively create a whole kitchen, which deeply moved him.

"Little Wei! Now the shelter lacks rain curtains on both sides; I’ll find some suitable ones later and install them for you." Pointing to the gaps allowing drafts by the sides of the shelter, Lei Tong explained earnestly.

"It’s fine, it’s fine, this is already wonderful. By the way, I’ve boiled hot water inside for everyone, you all look exhausted and sweaty; go inside and wash up quickly."

There were no words sufficient to repay the soldiers for their efforts, so Wei Yang could only prepare a hearty dinner for everyone.

As the sun set and night fell, the survivors gathered in the living room, flickering candlelight scattered around, faintly exuding romance and warmth.

Wang Qiang sat alone in a corner, with the little dog snuggling in his arms, its head closely pressed to his chest, exhaling calm breaths from its nostrils.

Seeing this scene, Wenquan Xin couldn’t help but tease softly, "Hey, guys, today the sun definitely rose from the west! Where’s Qiang? Why haven’t we heard a peep from him?"

Hearing this, Wang Zhongyu immediately understood. A natural joker, he immediately played along with Wenquan Xin, jokingly saying, "You don’t get it, do you? The guy’s a dad now, can’t be messing around like you all day long! He’s probably taking care of his child!"

"Oh, right, right, now that you mention it, I get it!"

Hahaha!

Amidst a burst of hearty laughter, Wei Yang began serving the prepared dishes to the table.

While serving, Wei Yang didn’t forget to gratefully say, "Thanks a lot, Xiao Lei, the stove you all built is excellent. Everyone, try today’s food; it must taste better than usual."

"Heh heh, Xiao Wei, you’re too kind. If anyone should thank someone, it ought to be us thanking you! Without your daily cooking, we’d have been subsisting on dry winds."

"Yeah, exactly, your cooking tastes great as it is, we just lent a helping hand!"

After some friendly exchanges, the survivors started digging in; after a whole busy day, they indeed needed food to calm their hungry stomachs. (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to give a recommendation vote or monthly ticket. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)