176: Chapter 175: Building Begins

The viewers in the livestream room saw this scene and sent barrage comments one after another:

"This Monkey troop is so impressive; they're practically little brick-moving experts!"

"Lu Fan's trick of using monkeys to move bricks is brilliant!"

"I feel like these monkeys are really about to start a civilized era!"

Finally, with everyone working together, all the bricks were successfully moved to the Shelter.

The monkeys collapsed on the ground in exhaustion, panting heavily, but their faces were filled with smiles of pride and satisfaction.

Lu Fan and An Lan took out the remaining Rabbit meat and distributed it among the monkeys.

The monkeys immediately perked up and began scrambling for the food, eating with great relish and delight.

After the bricks were ready, they moved on to the crucial stage of house construction—laying the foundation.

In the wild, digging a foundation by hand is a massive undertaking and clearly wasn't a feasible method.

After a careful survey, Lu Fan selected an area right next to the original Shelter; the terrain here was relatively flat, making it an excellent spot for building.

No sooner said than done, he first dug several shallow pits in the ground and then carefully buried Explosives in them.

Watching from the side, An Lan couldn't help but feel a bit speechless. "Seriously? Do you really need to use Explosives?" she asked.

Lu Fan gave a mischievous grin and replied casually, "I'm just trying to save some effort. Since I have the tools ready, why not use them?"

After lighting the fuse, Lu Fan took off running.

With a deafening "Boom," the ground shook, and billowing clouds of dust instantly shot into the sky.

The Monkey troop had never seen such a spectacle; they were instantly terrified, screeching and falling into a state of panic.

Some monkeys instinctively hugged nearby large trees, clinging tightly to the trunks while trembling; others ran aimlessly toward low-lying areas, nearly falling into ditches.

Lu Fan quickly shouted to comfort them, "Don't be afraid! It's okay, everyone's fine!"

As he shouted, he spread his arms in a protective gesture, trying to calm the Monkey troop down.

The Monkey King also quickly realized they couldn't lose their cool. He feigned composure and screeched, as if encouraging his companions: "Don't be afraid, everyone! I'm here!"

Under the comfort of Lu Fan and the Monkey King, the Monkey troop gradually calmed down.

After this scare, the way they looked at Lu Fan held even more awe and reverence.

As the dust slowly settled, a relatively wide, shallow pit appeared before them.

Lu Fan pointed at the pit and shouted to the Monkey troop, "Friends, next we need to fill this pit! Everyone, go find some stones—the bigger, the better!"

The Monkey King was the first to react. With a "whoosh," he dashed out, leading several strong monkeys toward the nearby hillside, ready to get to work.

One monkey finally found a large stone at the foot of the hill and rushed over excitedly, trying to lift it on its own.

But despite exerting immense effort, the stone didn't budge an inch.

Frustrated, it paced around the stone, screeching incessantly as if calling for help from its companions.

Just then, another monkey heard the call and hurried over, standing on the other side of the stone without a word.

The two monkeys looked at each other and shouted "Heave-ho!" in unison. Working together, they finally managed to lift the stone.

Before long, through the collective effort of the monkeys, the stones were piled up like a small mountain.

Next, Lu Fan began to mix the cement.

He mixed the Clay, Sand, and water in a certain proportion, then picked up a thick wooden stick and began to stir vigorously.

The monkeys gathered around curiously, their eyes fixed on the ever-changing mixture in Lu Fan's hands.

Their eyes were full of confusion, as if they were wondering what this magical substance could possibly be.

The Monkey King also leaned in very close to investigate, but by accident, he got a face full of cement, instantly turning into a comical "White-faced monkey."

Seeing this, the other monkeys doubled over with laughter, some even rolling around on the ground.

With everything ready, the work of filling the pit officially began.

The monkeys were full of energy, each picking up stones and tossing them into the pit.

Lu Fan provided patient guidance from the side, telling them to arrange the stones evenly so the foundation would be more stable.

One Little Monkey threw a stone with too much force, lost its balance, and nearly tumbled headfirst into the pit.

Fortunately, a nearby monkey was quick-witted and grabbed its tail, pulling it back just in time.

As the stones piled higher, Lu Fan began pouring the mixed cement over them to bind the stones together.

The monkeys followed suit, picking up small twigs to dip in the cement and smear it onto the stones.

Although they were covered in cement from head to toe, they all worked with great enthusiasm, enjoying every moment.

Meanwhile, Lu Fan checked for any uneven spots and lent a hand where needed.

After a period of intense yet joyful labor, the large pit was finally filled, and the ground became level and solid.

The Monkey troop cheered and leaped around on the newly filled foundation, as if celebrating a great victory.

Lu Fan looked at his masterpiece and smiled with satisfaction, letting out a long sigh as he said, "Not bad, not bad. That really wore me out."

The exhausted Monkey King next to him: (・o・)??

Once the foundation was filled, it still needed time for the cement to fully solidify and reach sufficient strength.

Thus, over the next two days, everyone had no choice but to wait patiently.

Finally, after Lu Fan's eager waiting, two days passed, and the foundation was almost completely dry.

Filled with anticipation, Lu Fan walked to the foundation. He first carefully extended a foot and tapped it lightly to feel its hardness.

Then, he deliberately stood on it and jumped hard; the foundation remained steady without the slightest wobble.

"Hahaha! As expected, a stable base is the key to overall happiness. If the foundation isn't right, what's the point of how well you build the top?"

Lu Fan shouted excitedly, his face beaming with a satisfied smile.

An Lan couldn't help but tease him, "Are you satisfied now? You can start building the house."

Since the foundation had proven so solid, Lu Fan was full of confidence, and the house construction officially began.

He bent down and picked up a brick, his movements steady and careful, and gently placed it on the foundation. This brick would serve as the starting base for the entire house, carrying great significance.

Next, Lu Fan picked up a Seashell to use as a scoop, precisely scooping up a spoonful of the mixed cement and spreading it evenly and meticulously on the brick's surface. The thickness and uniformity of the cement were handled perfectly.

"Friends, watch closely! There's a technique to laying bricks. The placement of every brick and the application of every bit of cement are vital to the house's stability and safety."

As Lu Fan worked, he patiently explained the process to the Monkey troop, his voice full of professionalism and focus.

The Monkey King seemed to have received Lu Fan's signal. He screeched and leaped about within the Monkey troop, his agile movements seemingly conveying the command to start work.

The monkeys' enthusiasm was instantly ignited. Those who had been looking around aimlessly suddenly perked up.