Chapter 159: Reconstruction of the Cave
Now that their relationship had been established in front of everyone in the tribe, the two of them did not hesitate at all and quickly moved in together.
Shen Minghui stepped into the cave and looked around at the bleak environment. He couldn't help but shook his head and smiled bitterly, "Xixi, this is probably the worst place we have ever lived in!" As he said that, he reached out and touched the damp cave wall.
Lin Yuxi smiled slightly and nodded gently, but her beautiful eyes were firm, "Yes, but it doesn't matter, as long as we work together, we can definitely turn this place into a warm home."
Shen Minghui blinked, then stepped forward and held her hand, "Don't worry, wife. With your husband's tiger claws, I can definitely carve out a satisfactory home for you." As he said that, he showed his extremely sharp claws and waved them in the air a few times, revealing a sense of confidence.
Lin Yuxi rolled her eyes at him coquettishly, her heart full of anticipation, "Then we have to plan carefully. I think we should first prepare the living quarters. This cave is damp and dark."
Upon hearing this, Shen Minghui nodded in agreement and said, "Okay, I'll listen to you. Let's start by digging out a three-bedroom and one-living room. One room will be used as a bedroom, one will be used as a kitchen, and the other will be used as a storage room." As he said that, he began to dig.
Shen Minghui's tiger claws grabbed the cave wall hard, and the stones fell one after another. Lin Yuxi watched from the side, his eyes full of heartache, and from time to time handed him a piece of clean cloth to wipe his sweat.
Soon, the general framework was formed. Shen Minghui panted, looked at the fruits of his labor, and grinned.
"Are you tired?" Lin Yuxi walked forward and gently patted his back. "Take a rest first."
"I'm not tired. While I still have the energy, I'll make the stone bed, stone bench and stone table." Shen Minghui said, and went back to work.
After some effort, the stone bed, stone bench and stone table all took shape. "Let's wrap these with animal skins, so that we can sit or lie more comfortably." Lin Yuxi said as he carefully took out some animal skins from the space.
"Xixi, your space is really a treasure, but in this tribe, we still have to be careful and not be too ostentatious." Shen Minghui said in a low voice.
Lin Yuxi nodded, "I know, if we can avoid using the things in the space, we should try not to use them."
"We should follow the local customs!" Shen Minghui explained to Lin Yuxi while carefully wrapping the stone bench. "But at this time, the cave is indeed safer than the wooden house, and it can better resist the enemy."
The two smiled at each other and continued to work on their new home. Although it was hard work, their hearts were full of longing for their future life.
After a period of hard work, the general appearance of the new home has emerged. Shen Minghui looked at everything in front of him and stretched his body with satisfaction, "Xixi, it finally looks a bit good."
Lin Yuxi nodded slightly, her eyes sweeping over every corner, "Not enough, we still need to decorate it." As she spoke, she took out a few bunches of dried flowers from the space, "Putting these in the cracks of the rocks can also add some vitality."
Shen Minghui took the dried flowers and dotted the cave with them according to Lin Yuxi's instructions. "Haha, it's really good."
"Let's get some hay and spread it on the stone bed. It will be softer and more comfortable." Lin Yuxi's eyes flickered, as if she had already seen the warm and comfortable bed.
The two walked out of the cave hand in hand and gathered hay from the nearby meadow.
"Actually, it feels really good to decorate the home together like this." Shen Minghui said as he was busy.
Lin Yuxi smiled sweetly, "Yes, we can accompany each other and work hard together in every life."
He brought the hay back to the cave and carefully spread it on the stone bed. Lin Yuxi took out two pieces of soft animal skin from the space and said, "These are perfect as sheets and quilts."
Shen Minghui touched the animal skin and said, "With you here, everything can be arranged properly."
Then, they carved some simple patterns on the walls of the cave. Lin Yuxi also cleverly used some small objects in the space, such as colorful stones and shells, and inlaid them into the patterns.
"Look, doesn't it look much better this way?" Lin Yuxi asked with a smile.
Shen Minghui put his arm around her shoulders and said, "It's so beautiful. This is our dream home."
After finishing everything, it was already getting dark. They snuggled in their new bed, feeling the warmth and peace.
"No matter which world I am in, as long as you are by my side, I am not afraid of anything." Lin Yuxi said softly.
Shen Minghui hugged her arms tightly, "Well, I will always protect you and our home." The night was quiet and deep. The two of them slept in each other's arms without any dreams.
The first ray of sunlight in the morning shone into the cave, and Lin Yuxi woke up first. She looked at Shen Minghui who was still sleeping, and a happy smile appeared on the corner of her mouth. She got up quietly and prepared to make a hearty breakfast for Shen Minghui.
Lin Yuxi took out some stored food from the space and started to get busy. The fragrance gradually spread, and Shen Minghui was also awakened by the tempting smell. He stretched his waist and said, "It smells so good!"
"Hurry up, wash up, and get ready for breakfast." Lin Yuxi said with a smile.
Shen Minghui quickly stood up, washed up, and sat down at the stone table. "Wow, this is such a sumptuous meal."
After finishing breakfast, Shen Minghui stood up and said, "Xixi, I'm going to go out and see if I can hunt some prey for our meal."
"Be careful." Lin Yuxi warned.
Shen Minghui nodded and turned to leave the cave. Lin Yuxi stayed at home and continued to clean up.
After a long time, Shen Minghui came back with a plump hare. "Look, we are in for a treat today."
Lin Yuxi took the hare and began to prepare it for cooking. Soon, the fragrant roasted rabbit was ready.
"Our lives will get better and better." Lin Yuxi looked at Shen Minghui with a face full of longing.
"Of course. Once we make our home more perfect, maybe we can attract other people in the tribe to come visit and learn." Shen Minghui said with a smile.
In the afternoon, the two sat on a stone bench and discussed their next plan.
"How about we dig a cellar in the cave to store food?" Lin Yuxi suggested.
Shen Minghui thought about it and said, "It's a good idea, but it's a big project."
"Don't be afraid, let's work hard together." Lin Yuxi shook Shen Minghui's hand.
Shen Minghui used his sharp claws to dig the cellar, while Lin Yuxi helped clean up the dirt and stones.
As the sun sets, the cellar begins to take shape. Although the two are tired, their eyes are full of a sense of accomplishment.
"After some cleaning up tomorrow, it will be almost usable." Shen Minghui wiped the sweat from his forehead.
At night, with the stars shining brightly, they lay on the stone bed, talking to each other, and gradually fell asleep, looking forward to a better life in the future.