If he could, David would even want to leave the duck factory, goose factory, and pig farm to Laura in charge, and he would just wait for these farms to be built from scratch and gradually expand in scale.

It's a pity that this kind of thing is to think about it in my heart, not to mention that Laura herself can't be the director of a chicken farm!

The wooden house was tidied up, especially the books were all 'hidden' to avoid any unnecessary misunderstandings - first in wooden boxes and then moved to Laura's room.

"Will these bedding reveal anything?"

"Probably not, right?"

Books or something were packed into boxes and moved out, and some clothes could also be temporarily put on Laura's side, but the bedding was really hard to hide, and the bedding used to replace in everyone's room had long been replaced with 'modern products', and the old bedding that David originally used was put in the warehouse.

David thought about it and thought it wasn't a big deal, so let's just leave it at that! Put on a clean bedding and put it on the bed, as for Maloney, will she wonder what kind of material these bedding are made of? Why is it so good? Anyway, I was misunderstood by this adult a long time ago, and it doesn't matter if there are more misunderstandings.

Walking out of the wooden house, Mark was still talking to Maloney, and when he saw that David finally came out, he gave a look of 'I have nothing to say if you don't come out again', and David reacted - feelings Are you deliberately helping me drag Maloney?

"My lord, the room has been sorted out."

Maloney nodded and thanked David, of course he wouldn't have looked at it himself, and Huey, who had been guarding the room, had already turned to check the situation in the room.

It didn't take long for Huey to walk back and persuade Maloney, "My lord, it's getting late, it's time to rest." ”

"It's getting late." Maloney looked at the sky that had gradually darkened, and with the continuous hurry, she really needed to rest well: "It's a pleasure to be able to talk to you, Mr. Watney. ”

Because of the wealth of knowledge that Mark Watney has shown, Maloney does not treat him as an ordinary farmer, and maintains enough respect in terms of salutation and etiquette. Even Ferdin, who had never spoken to him, smiled and nodded, and finally said goodnight to David and Laura before walking towards the wooden house that had been vacated for him.

It wasn't until Maloney walked into the cabin and closed the door that Mark blew up to David's side: "I've been delaying for so long, everything that should be packed is ready, right?" ”

"It's already packed." The most conspicuous thing in his cabin are the books. Books themselves are not something that ordinary people can access in this world, let alone many of them.

Even though David already had a certain understanding of Maloney's character, and believed that even if he put the book in the box and put it in the corner of the room, Maloney's personality would not rummage through his personal belongings, but he felt that it was better to be careful - the futon was easy to explain, it was nothing more than a special material and a little more finely made.

So many books...... It's still written in an unfamiliar language, don't make up the identity of a spy or something in your brain, that's troublesome.

"The small generator next to Laura's hut is also disguised."

Since Laura returned to her hometown in England, she has been constantly moving things here, in addition to purchasing a batch of food, clothes, shoes and socks, weapons, as well as things such as televisions, game consoles, small generators, solar panels, etc., mainly around Laura's wooden house.

When David and Laura set off for Irontree Castle, Fording and Mark put most of the electrical appliances in Laura's cabin, and the small generator that could only be placed outside was disguised as long as it wasn't activated.

"I don't think anything is missing." David thought for a moment and made sure he hadn't forgotten anything: "I'll go get some food to prepare so that the soldiers can eat when they're hungry......"

"No, I made enough portions ahead of time." When he had hosted Maloney and the others for dinner earlier, Ferdin's deliberate efforts had gone the extra mile, and as a former commander, he knew very well what the needs of the soldiers on missions outside were: "The quality of these fighters is very good. ”

"yes, the quality is great." Speaking of this, David remembered the orc cavalry he had encountered earlier: "By the way, has there been an enemy attacking Winter Village during this time?" ”

"Enemies?" Mark looked puzzled, just looking at his expression, he would think that Winter Village was very safe during this time, and there was no crisis at all.

But Ferding gave an answer that shocked Mark: "There are a few guys who have observed our village from a distance...... I have to say, seeing the appearance of those guys, I thought I was back in Azeroth and going to war with the orcs again! ”

"......" David didn't know what to say about Fordin's words, maybe in a few years, the most powerful paladin in Azeroth would find himself unknowingly planting a banner and beating the earth-shattering war drums, and the Alliance and the Horde were about to fight again.

Even because of his personal thoughts, he has no hostility towards the orcs of the tribe in the past, and is unwilling to participate in the war between the alliance and the tribe.

But the trouble in Azeroth is not only the conflict between the Alliance and the Horde, with the outbreak of the Scourge Plague, the ravages of the Scourge Legion, the struggle within the human race, the invasion of the Burning Legion and other events, all kinds of crises continue one after another, as a paladin, Ferding will return to the battlefield that belongs to him sooner or later.

Thinking far ahead, David took his thoughts back to the moment and told Ferding and Mark about a pioneer camp that had been routed by the kind of guy who might have been orcs; On their way back to Winter Village, they had an encounter with the wolf cavalry of the orcs and so on.

Coupled with the fact that there are a few orcs hiding in the distance to observe Winter Village, which may be the same orcs who were bumped into by Davy, it can be said that Winter Village is not as safe as it seems: an orc that comes from nowhere and is not friendly to humans, lives in the same area as them, and may attack Winter Village at any time.

"Wait!" Mark finally couldn't help it and expressed his displeasure at Fordin: "Why didn't you tell me before? ”

"Because those guys took a few looks and left, I think it's better not to tell you until they actually attack." Compared to the experienced Ferdin, although Mark has strong enough nerves, he is not a warrior after all, and he may be frightened and affected by the sudden knowledge of a foreign enemy threat.

"But if the other party suddenly attacks, I won't be mentally prepared at all......"

Before Mark could finish his words, he was interrupted by Fordin: "Don't worry, the other party will definitely be discovered by me before launching an attack, and I will inform you to prepare for battle at that time." ”

“……”

Mark understood Ferdin's intentions: telling him in advance was useless, and it would affect Mark's work. And at that time, Fording was not sure of the other party's true intentions, could it be that Mark lived in a state of fear for a long time?

If the other party really attacks, he will naturally tell Mark that at this time the matter has a 'conclusion', and Mark will not wonder every day about when the enemy will come.

"There are still too few people, maybe after I get the letter of appointment, I should go to the east to investigate?" If there are sufficient manpower, then it is time to send people out to see the situation of the other party and have a certain understanding of the general situation of the enemy.

Now there are two newcomers to Winter Village, and there are only six people in total, among which Mark and Alfie cannot be regarded as combat effectiveness, and even need protection; Ardis has limited combat power and is not too young, so David is not at ease when he asks him to investigate the situation of the orcs.

Although Laura has good combat effectiveness, is young and at the peak of her physical fitness, she is just an ordinary person after all (?). ), nor is it a suitable choice.

The only ones who have the ability to act alone and have enough combat effectiveness are David and Fordin.

"Maybe we don't have to do this kind of thing at all." Mark spread his hands, and then gestured with his eyes to the wooden houses not far away, and the soldiers patrolling outside the village: "Aren't those people here to investigate the situation in this area?" ”

"They may investigate, but the intelligence may not tell us." Of course, David will not forget Maloney and his men: "And for now, if you really want to investigate those orcs, you will also send a separate team from Irontree, instead of letting Maloney-Mansfield, the Inspector of Irontree, do such a dangerous job." ”

How could this nobleman, who was so good at Iron Tree Castle, personally risk himself to reconnoiter a group of unknown enemies?

"Why don't I go check it out these days?" Furding felt that this kind of work was only suitable for himself, and that Master Maloney's stay in Winter Village for the past few days had increased the defense force on this side of the village in disguise, so it shouldn't matter if he went out for a few days.

"It's fine." At the moment, this is the best arrangement: "It just so happens that I brought back two horses this time, bring both horses with me, and I can come back soon." ”

With horses that can carry more food and water, the transfer of two horses can ensure enough horsepower to ensure the speed of the round trip. As for Fordin's safety? Instead of worrying about this, it is better to worry that the orcs on the opposite side will be directly destroyed by Ferdin, because the number is too small.

"So be it!"

All that needs to be said is done, and the next things to be done are also arranged, except for Ferdin, who goes to investigate the situation of the orcs, the rest of the people continue to do their own thing in the village, only Laura needs to find time to go home.

Just when David felt that everything was going well, he accompanied Maloney to watch the magnificent Winter River and discuss the rich aquatic resources in this big river, but he was suddenly confused by Maloney's question: "Are there turtles in this river?" Looks so special. ”

"Huh?"

As soon as he turned his head, David saw a round, pale blue turtle standing on its feet not far away, staring at him.