Chapter 55 The houses have been allocated (2/2)
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Most importantly, this yard is a waste if it's used to grow vegetables.
However, growing flowers might seem a bit bourgeois, and could give malicious people something to use against you.
Why not just plant some fruit trees that can flower?
You can plant a cherry blossom tree near the bedroom window. It's beautiful when it blooms, and most importantly, it will also bear cherries.
Plant a pomegranate tree outside the courtyard wall. When the pomegranate blossoms, the tree will be covered with bright red flowers. The pomegranate fruit can also be juiced.
The rest of the area can be planted with shorter strawberry and blueberry plants, separated by stone paths on both sides, so that it doesn't look monotonous or too crowded.
Then she can add some 21st-century ornamental plants to create a very beautiful garden landscape.
"Huo Qizheng, I want to raise fish. Could you help me dig a fish pond in the yard?"
"Okay, whatever size you want, I can dig it up for you in a bit."
Lin Han gestured to a spot in the yard, "This is fine. It doesn't need to be too deep, and it would be best to build a ring of stone slabs around it."
"OK."
Huo Qizheng is a man of action. Lin Han arranged for him to do it, and he immediately picked up tools and started digging a fish pond.
Lin Han continued to wander around the yard, and went to check out the bathroom and kitchen.
It's called a bathroom, but inside it's just a cement-built squat toilet with a flush system. The flushing device is just a water tank. You pull a rope, and a stream of water comes out and cleans the toilet.
The shower area must have been a very old-fashioned solar water heater, with a large iron tank placed on the roof, using solar heat to heat the water, which was then transmitted to the shower room through a pipe.
Overall, the conditions were quite good, and Lin Han was very satisfied.
"Honey, come and take a look at this pit, is it alright?"
Lin Han responded and went out.
"You finished digging so quickly?"
This man has an inexhaustible amount of energy.
Huo Qizheng stood in the pit, holding a shovel, a thin layer of sweat on his forehead. He planned to ask Lin Han's opinion before continuing to dig.
"That's perfect, this size is just right. After the house is all cleaned up, I'll buy a few fish to put in. We can keep them as ornaments, and we can eat them when they grow up."
This can't be considered her being bourgeois, can it?
It's both edible and visually appealing, so practical!
"Okay, then see where you need to make any changes, I'll write it down and have someone come over to fix it."
Lin Han looked around and said, "That's all. Let's pack slowly first. I'll tell you when I remember."
Huo Qizheng came out of the pit, washed his hands under the tap, and then helped Lin Han carry her bag.
"Aunt Qin said she wants you to come over for lunch together. I'm moving out in a few days once the house is all set up. She's feeling a bit down."
Huo Qizheng nodded, "Okay, then let's go to the service station and buy some fruit and biscuits to take with us. I also need to thank Chief Gu and Section Chief Qin for taking care of you during this time."
Lin Han felt that Huo Qizheng was a generous and proper person with high emotional intelligence and was willing to put in a lot of effort, so it was quite comfortable to be around him.
It's the weekend. Qin Shuman went to buy groceries in the morning and came back to start preparing lunch.
Gu Huaiming took out his best tea and offered it to Huo Qizheng to try.
"Xiao Gu, the organization is very satisfied with your mission this time. You are so young and you have already earned a first-class merit. I personally have high hopes for you."
Huo Qizheng humbly attributed his success in destroying the enemy's stronghold to the organization and his comrades-in-arms.
Gu Huaiming was very satisfied. He admired the young man for remaining humble and modest despite receiving such a great honor.
As the two were talking, Li Fuguo arrived at the door carrying some things.