Wow, this rough-around-the-edges pregnant wife is something else, she's incredibly ruthless!

Inside, Lu Chuan wasn't idle either. Taking advantage of the break, the man went to the waterfall and found several stones, preparing to build a small fire pit to solve the problem of eating.

Lu He and Lu Yan followed obediently behind him.

When they saw the magnificent waterfall in front of them, Lu He and Lu Yan couldn't help but open their mouths wide.

The silvery-white water flows vertically down from the mountain, which is more than ten meters high. The water has been impacted and created a large pool below. The flow of water gradually decreases as it goes down the slope.

Because there are many stones on both sides, which have been washed smooth and clean by the water, it is very comfortable to walk on.

Lu Chuan chose a spot in the lower part of the stream, where the current was relatively slow and shallow, and it was also a shady place that wasn't hot.

Although the temperature in the deep mountains is much cooler than outside, it is still quite hot at noon.

Less than five meters from the water, Lu Chuan was diligently building a fire pit, while Lu He and Lu Yan sat on a rock nearby, taking off their shoes and washing their feet.

The water only reached their ankles, and Lu Chuan allowed them to do this, but forbade them to go above it.

"Wow, this feels so good! The water is so cool."

"Father, can Yan'er take a bath here in a little while?"

Lu Yan turned to ask Lu Chuan.

After the man hummed in agreement, he continued, "You can only wash when your mother arrives."

"Okay, Yan'er and her sister will wait for Mother to come back."

Having received the correct answer, the two little ones happily played in the water with their feet until they saw Meng Tong walking towards them, at which point they excitedly shouted, "Mommy, we're here!"

"Mother~"

She waved her little hands vigorously, as if afraid Meng Tong wouldn't see her.

Perhaps touched by their childlike innocence, Meng Tong also raised her right hand with a smile and waved it twice before walking towards them.

Bai Ye obediently followed behind.

When they were more than ten meters apart, Lu Chuan got up, strode over, and took Meng Tong's hand, as there were many stones here and it was easy to trip over them.

"Are you planning to build a fire pit here?"

"Yeah, it's just temporary, but it's convenient for cooking and washing vegetables."

After leading Meng Tong to sit down on a large rock next to Lu He and Lu Yan, Lu Chuan asked, "Is the exit blocked?"

"Yes, but you can still go out."

"Then I'll get the fire pit ready in a bit, then go out for a walk and hunt some wild game to bring back for dinner."

"No need." Meng Tong waved his hand, a sly smile appearing on his lips. Then, two enormous prey appeared on the ground.

That wild boar alone weighed over a hundred pounds, not to mention the silly roe deer; all of them together would be enough to feed a family for a long time.

Lu Chuan couldn't help but swallow hard, feeling a sense of having strength but nowhere to use it.

My wife is amazing, what should I do?

Lu He and Lu Yan were also dumbfounded by Meng Tong's actions. They used to think that eating meat was particularly difficult, but now it seemed so easy.

Mother, you're amazing.

My admiration for them has reached a new level.

……

With a smile, Meng Tong kept his achievements and fame hidden.

After building the fire pit, Lu Chuan dutifully dissected and cleaned the wild boar and the roe deer.

Meng Tong led Lu He and Lu Yan to stroll around the area and observe the terrain. The entire valley covered an area of ​​about 100 acres, which was neither too big nor too small.

In terms of slope, the cave location has the steepest slope, about 30 to 40 degrees, followed by the waterfall location, the two locations are very close to each other.

Looking around, Meng Tong was searching for the best location to build a house. But after wandering around, he never expected that Lu Chuan would choose the best spot to build a fire pit.

The waterfall's flow splits the entire valley into two parts: the cave side occupies the majority, while a smaller section, roughly an acre or two in size, remains.

The terrain there is relatively flat and it is close to a water source, making it a perfect place.

Having made up her mind, Meng Tong led Lu He and Lu Yan back, intending to ask Lu Chuan for his opinion.

At that time, Lu Chuan had already prepared the wild boar meat and the roe deer, and neatly piled them on the rocks by the water. He was about to start cooking.

The mother and her two daughters returned at this time. While helping Lu Chuan with his work, Meng Tong asked him, "What do you think about building a house here?"

Following Meng Tong's finger, Lu Chuan narrowed his eyes and said without hesitation, "I also think this place is suitable. It will be convenient for my wife to take a bath since it's close to the water source."

"I think so too."

Their views coincided, and a smile simultaneously appeared on their lips, indicating a significant increase in their mutual understanding.

Today's dishes were simple: stir-fried wild boar and roe deer meat, stir-fried wild eggs, and wild vegetable soup.

As for staple food, it's still rice.

They set up a table on an open space by the stream, and the four of them sat around it, eating and chatting. Life was quite pleasant.

In contrast, the Lu family, who were on the run, did not fare so well.

Although they managed to escape the town's refugees, all sorts of problems followed.

After only three days of walking, some members of the team collapsed due to lack of food, and then one after another lost their lives due to dehydration or sun exposure.

In just over half a month, nearly a third of the villagers in Duanshan Village have disappeared.

The emaciated old man Lu walked on the official road covered in yellow sand, his eyes devoid of any hope, mechanically carrying his grandson on his back.

Lu Jun, who was originally chubby, had lost a lot of weight and was curled up in He Shi's arms, barely breathing.

Even so, they continued their journey toward the distant north, fearing they would be left behind and abandoned.

Sometimes you can't help but sigh at how difficult this world is!

……

Getting back to the main topic, after finishing their meal at a family home deep in the mountains, Lu Chuan and Meng Tong immediately began planning the valley.

The most important thing is to clear land and cultivate it. As for the house, you can take your time after you've chosen a location. In short, you can live in a cave for the time being.

After moving some simple tools into the cave, Meng Tong was in charge of cleaning and tidying up, while Lu He and Lu Yan assisted.

As for Lu Chuan, he wore a straw hat, carried a hoe, and went to clear the land, first setting aside a small plot to grow some vegetables and seasonings.

The cave was very large, and Meng Tong chose to live near the entrance, where the space was bright and the ground was flat.

First, remove the larger stones, then start sweeping away the dust and dirt.

Below is a particularly flat, large stone, which looks as pleasing as a cement-paved asphalt road.

Lu Yan was in charge of sprinkling water to prevent dust from flying around, while Meng Tong and Lu He each took a broom and swept the floor.

After cleaning, it was time to decorate. There was a wall on the left that turned out, and Meng Tong put the bed and some clothes there, maintaining privacy while also making the space bright.

Next, against the wall on the right, there was a row of cabinets, all of which she had looted.

There were containers for storing grains, containers for hanging cured meats, and everything imaginable.

As for the middle of the cave, Meng Tong only placed a table and a few chairs, since they would have to pass through here for hunting or for Bai Ye to sleep, and too many things would block the way.

The space is quite nice overall; it appears simple yet stylish, and it has everything you'd expect.