Siheyuan: I just want to live

When Chen Feng stepped into this mysterious space, he couldn't help but widen his eyes, his face full of astonishment. The scene before him made him feel familiar - wasn't this the two-story single-family villa that was about to be completed in his hometown village! Could it be that it also came with him through time?

This small villa covers an area of ​​132 square meters and is 7.5 meters high. Its overall appearance is as simple and elegant as a matchbox. In fact, my father originally wanted to build a bigger house, but because the village committee has restrictions on the size of the homestead, he could only apply for such a large piece of land in the end.

There is a fish pond of about two acres in front of the villa, with sparkling water and clear water; to the east of the fish pond is a wide open space of more than five acres. Chen Feng thought: When there is a chance in the future, I can try to cultivate some food and vegetables here, which will be enough to meet the daily food needs of the family. (As for how to identify the direction, there is no need to explain, after all, this is Chen Feng’s personal space, and everything is up to him!) For the time being, there is no change from the outside.

Walking into the yard. There is a shed in the yard, which is nearly 30 square meters from south to north. From south to north, there are a Dongfanghong single-cylinder diesel tractor, with steel plows, harrows, baskets, harvesting components, pumping components, threshers, and slotters inside, which are all functional components of the tractor. There are also many accessories of these machines on the ground. These are all used in the busy farming season and for growing watermelons. With these machines, you don't have to spend money to hire other people's large machinery. Although you are a little tired, you save a lot of money.

There is a two-meter three-layer storage rack on the north wall in the middle of the east courtyard. The first layer has some power tools, including a small handheld lithium battery electric saw, an electric drill, an angle grinder, a grinding machine, an impact drill, and a matching twist drill head. On the second layer, there is a set of 34-6 wrenches, a set of 28-1 hexagonal wrenches, and a box of 16-1 tungsten steel twist drills. On the third layer, there is a box of screws and nuts of various specifications, a box of various nails, and a box of various specifications of diamond tools that I used to learn jade carving. Later, I stopped learning because I was busy growing watermelons. The stone splitter and several matching diamond saw blades, desktop engraving machines, and hanging engraving machines that I bought for thousands of yuan were all taken back.

There were two large iron oil drums next to them. I shook them a bit but they didn't move. I opened them and saw they were full. They must have just been filled up before plowing. Next to them was an old-fashioned woodworking machine passed down by my grandfather. It could saw and plan and was very convenient to use. The tools and accessories underneath were complete and could be used as long as they were powered on. There were several sections of rebar on the ground, of varying thickness and length. They must have been left over from building a house. There were also some miscellaneous sundries and some farm tools standing by the wall.

At the northernmost end is a grass crusher, which is used to feed cattle and break wheat straw. Next to the crusher is a grinding wheel cutter, an electric welder and dozens of welding rods. They were left by the iron fence master yesterday. The fence was almost unfinished and almost finished today, so I didn't take them back. I didn't expect it to travel with me.

These things looked full in the shed. He glanced at them quickly and then turned to walk towards the door.

When they opened the door, they saw the spacious and empty hall on the first floor. As they had not yet purchased all the furniture, it looked a little deserted, but it also revealed a kind of simple beauty. After all, they planned to carefully select the appropriate home furnishings when they got married to make this home warm and comfortable.

Walking into the house and looking west, you can see a simply decorated living room. To your surprise, the wheat and soybeans in fertilizer bags in the corner of the living room are still neatly stacked. Chen Feng quickly stepped forward, looked at the bags carefully, and roughly counted the number - not a cent less!

Among them, the new bags are filled with about 1500 kilograms of newly harvested soybeans. These beans were originally planned to be used to extract cooking oil, so they are not sold yet. The older bags next to them are filled with about 2500 kilograms of remaining wheat, which is the grain left over from the summer harvest to feed poultry and livestock. In addition, there is a bag of corn kernels specially reserved for corn seeds.

Looking at these fruitful results, Chen Feng was filled with joy. With so much food reserves, he no longer had to worry about facing hunger in this special era. Next, he only needed to go out and buy the necessary items, and then he could start cultivating the land in space and achieve the goal of a self-sufficient life. Thinking of this, Chen Feng was full of expectations and confidence for the future.

The kitchen is at the back of the living room. When you open the door, a faint smell of fireworks hits you. When you walk into the kitchen, the first thing that catches your eye is a set of exquisite and practical integrated kitchen counters.

Chen Feng walked up quickly and tried to turn the knob of the gas stove. With a "click", a blue flame jumped up. It seemed that the gas stove could still be used normally! Then, I gently picked up the liquefied gas tank and shook it. It seemed that there was still a lot of gas in it. I thought to myself: I wonder if there are still gas stations in Beijing nowadays. If there are, I will ask about the gas filling after I go out.

I turned around and came to the sink, turned on the faucet, but not a drop of water came out. I thought so, after all, this place is isolated from the outside world, and the water plant naturally cannot supply water to this space. But it doesn't matter, there are always more solutions than problems, and I will always find a way to solve the water problem.

Finally, he pressed the light switch, and the light on the ceiling instantly illuminated the entire kitchen. Looking at the bright light, he couldn't help but sigh: Fortunately, photovoltaic panels are installed on the roof and shed, so that the villa can maintain electricity. In this way, at least we will not fall into darkness at night.

He walked out of the kitchen slowly, his steps light and firm. He walked through the spacious living room and came to the staircase at the back of the house. He went down the narrow stairs and entered the bathroom on the first floor.

Although it is a bit shabby here, it has all the basic facilities. The toilet, washing machine, sink and water heater are all working properly, which makes people feel a little relieved. After all, in this special period, it is a luxury to have these necessities of life.

However, he was not satisfied with the status quo. He was thinking about building a water tower on the roof in a few days and then connecting a water pipe to ensure a continuous supply of water, making life more convenient. Of course, this would take some time and effort to complete, but he was not in a hurry.

At this moment, he decided to put aside these plans for the time being and not think too much about them. Because there were more important things waiting for him to deal with, that is, how to survive in this difficult environment. So, he took a deep breath, turned and left the bathroom, and re-entered the challenges of the real world.

He turned and left without even glancing at the two guest rooms on the east side. The two rooms were empty, without even a bed in them.

After stepping onto the second floor, I found that there were also two unused guest rooms on the east side, and the living room in the middle was also empty like the downstairs. Continue to move westward, and you can see a suite with a separate bathroom. When I came to the door of the west room, I gently pushed it open, and when my eyes fell on the bed in the room, I couldn't help but secretly breathe a sigh of relief: "Fortunately, this bed and air conditioner are still there. When the weather is hot, I can hide here to cool off and rest, and I don't have to suffer the heat in the courtyard. Just imagining this makes people feel extremely happy."

Looking at the two thin quilts on the bed, Chen Feng did not lie down immediately to feel their comfort. Instead, he went straight to the bathroom to see if the facilities here were complete.

When you open the door, you will see a series of equipment similar to the small bathroom downstairs, but the difference is that there is a bathtub here. This additional facility makes the whole space seem more spacious. There are also some toiletries placed next to the bathtub, which looks very comfortable and warm.

Chen Feng looked at the bathroom carefully and found that although it was similar to the one downstairs in design, there were some differences in details, such as the style of the wash basin, the size of the mirror, and the arrangement of the lights. These subtle changes gave people a different feeling, as if they were in another world.

In general, this bathroom is relatively large and well-equipped to meet the needs of daily life. The newly added bathtub adds a touch of luxury and enjoyment, making people imagine being able to soak in warm water and relax when they are exhausted.

Chen Feng strolled leisurely in the villa, as if exploring every corner of this unfamiliar environment. After he finished his inspection of the interior, he stepped out of the door and walked into the courtyard. His eyes were attracted by the pond in front of him, and a sense of curiosity surged in his heart: Are there any fish in this pond?

With anticipation, Chen Feng walked towards the pond. The closer he got to the pond, the more peaceful and tranquil he felt. Finally, he arrived at the pond. He looked down at the water and was surprised to find that the water was so clear that he could almost see the bottom. There were no fish under the clear water.

However, despite the delightful sight, Chen Feng did not rashly dive into the water to test the depth. After all, one still needs to be cautious and vigilant in unknown waters. Just then, a low humming sound came into his ears. Chen Feng raised his head and looked in the direction of the sound, only to see an oxygen machine standing quietly not far away. It seemed to be still running, and it was obviously powered.

Chen Feng stared at the oxygen machine, and the scene of using it to supply oxygen to fish in his previous life came to his mind. At that time, he took good care of those lovely creatures, watching them swim freely in the water, and his heart was filled with joy and satisfaction. Now, seeing this familiar equipment again, he couldn't help but recall that wonderful time.