Surviving the Long Night: Starting from the Gas Station and Infinite Upgrades

Chapter 38 Digging a Well: Showing Off One Skill and Treating This Person Well

Zhao Cai led the way at the front of the group, followed by Jiang Shutong. Two well-drilling workers followed slowly in a car carrying tools, with Lu Sheng and Lu Zheng walking side by side at the very back.

After circling around for a short while, the group arrived at the back of the folding house. After Zhao Cai confirmed the location, Jiang Shutong pointed out a spot to the two well-drilling workers.

"This is the place. If you can't get water from here, it's not your responsibility."

Jiang Shutong's tone was full of confidence, but the two workers who had been threatened by Lu Zheng felt that there was something else going on.

They didn't dare think too much, and after moving the machine to the designated location, they waved to the crowd:

"The drilling rig will start working soon, and it will spray mud everywhere around us, so please step back a little."

The crowd wisely retreated, and the two workers quickly retreated as well after operating the equipment for a few moments.

Half a minute later, the machine positioned at the well site roared, followed by bursts of soil gushing out from the top of the machine.

Standing a little distance away, Lu Zheng looked at the house next door and asked Lu Sheng curiously:

"That robotic dog, is that the high-tech thing you were talking about, cousin? And was this location chosen for easier water control?"

"I equipped it with a variety of sensors, some of which happened to be capable of geological surveys. As for drilling a well here, it just so happens that a water-rich aquifer was discovered here."

While explaining, Lu Sheng didn't forget to add a sentence:

"Therefore, the camp will be expanded to the south to include the water source and this building. Remember to include this in the report."

Lu Zheng nodded, and after a brief silence, he suddenly asked:

"Cousin, there are some things I think I should say. It's true that some people in the family are causing you trouble, but I'm not one of them."

"You've sided with Lu Yuexin?"

Lu Sheng glanced at Lu Zheng out of the corner of his eye, and the latter shook his head:

"No, what I mean is, I will handle things officially. You don't need to worry about me making things difficult for you. As long as you are dedicated to working for the family, you can discuss any difficulties with me."

"If I disobey the family's arrangements, you'll immediately become my enemy?"

"Don't say things so harshly, even if that's the meaning behind it."

Lu Zheng made his position clear, and Lu Sheng understood his position as well. The two fell into silence once again.

About an hour later, the roar of the machine gradually subsided, and two workers stepped forward, bent down, and carefully observed the drill bit that the machine had retracted.

The two men breathed a sigh of relief when they saw that the drill bit had become damp after a certain distance.

Soon, they brought a water pump from the vehicle, inserted the pipe into the deep hole they had drilled, and then pressed the switch.

After a hissing sound, groundwater mixed with murky mud gushed out from the exposed water pipe of the water pump, and the two people who saw this were completely relieved.

"Boss, we've got it all set up, this water pump..."

One of them turned to announce the price of the water pump, but the other immediately stopped him. After a brief exchange of glances, they quickly reached an agreement:

"This water pump is a gift from us. It uses our small-diameter deep well technology, which is fast and provides stable water output. If you need it in the future, feel free to contact us again."

"Okay, thank you both for your hard work."

After seeing the two well-drilling workers off, Lu Sheng looked back at the well. The water that had been gushing out had become clear. As he reached out to turn off the water pump, he saw words appear on the surface of the well.

"A well can be upgraded to level 1 by consuming one unit of steel and one unit of wood."

Lu Sheng suddenly had a slight suspicion: if the upgrade system couldn't think of a name, it would just add a level number after it.

"Cousin, how's it going?"

Lu Zheng's voice came from behind, and Lu Sheng knew that he was waiting for him to show off his skills.

Thinking of the piles of timber not far away and the steel coils used as concentrated steel on the truck, Lu Sheng raised his hand and swung his forearm forward.

This was a gesture to move forward. Lu Zheng thought Lu Sheng was asking him to step forward, and was about to take a step when he suddenly stopped.

He saw a streak of light fly past him, and then he witnessed a scene beyond his comprehension.

The streams of light converging from two directions, guided by the land-dwelling creature, all merged into the well and the earth beneath it.

"The well is about to be upgraded to level 1. In addition to the electric water pump, a manual water pump will be added, and the overall design will be optimized to make it more stable and provide some cold-resistant properties. Please select the enhancement attribute:"

1. Powerful water pump: Uses a higher continuous power water pump to speed up water output and maintain stable water pressure even when laying long pipelines to connect water facilities.

2. Labor-saving lever: The pumping structure has been improved, requiring less force when using a manual pumping lever to draw water, resulting in a larger and more stable water output.

3. Clear water source: An added filtration and disinfection process further improves water quality, making it safe for direct consumption.

Looking at the three upgrade options, Lu Sheng realized that this would become the water source for the entire camp, so he immediately chose the first option.

After he made his choice, the new well was rebuilt in the light.

The new well is a six-sided column, about one meter high, with a dial on the front showing the pressure of the water supply pipes. The water outlet is located a little below the dial.

In addition, the other five sides have unopened water outlets that can be used for future expansion. There is also a water pump rod, which is common in old-fashioned wells, that can be pressed to draw water when there is no electricity.

At the end of the well, Lu Sheng found a small pull-up door, inside which was the power plug for the water pump and a power outlet.

"Shutong, ask your uncle again if he still has any solar panels and battery boxes."

"Okay."

While Lu Sheng and Jiang Shutong were discussing their next steps, Lu Zheng silently stared at the well.

He had dealt with awakened builders before, but Lu Sheng's methods were fundamentally different from those of everyone he had ever met.

Quick and efficient, in the blink of an eye, something was reorganized into a fully upgraded version. He quickly realized that as long as Lu Sheng continued to grow, it would be a huge help to the Lu family.

The premise is that Lu Sheng remains loyal to the Lu family; otherwise, it will be a huge disaster.

Thinking of this, Lu Zheng took a deep breath of the dusty air to calm himself down, and then turned to look at Lu Sheng, who was discussing something with Jiang Shutong.

"Lu Sheng's awakened abilities have been confirmed."

Personal opinion: He possesses exceptional talent and, given time, will be of immense value to the Lu family. I suggest treating him well, while remaining vigilant against any external forces that come into contact with him. That's all.

He sent a voice message to the terminal bracelet, then walked towards Lu Sheng, quickly adjusting his expression:

"Cousin, you really have a good method. When the family saw the information Lei Zhaowu submitted, they all felt that he exaggerated too much. If you ask me, he even wrote too conservatively."

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