Chapter 218

"As for how to supply water to the residents, that's even simpler, just build canals. Of course, to prevent sandstorms from polluting the water quality, a large number of plants must be planted nearby to set up windbreaks. But since there's a reservoir, I think planting plants shouldn't be that difficult."

"The hardest part now is digging such a big pit and then diverting the water over. However, I feel like the water resources underneath should be quite abundant, otherwise there wouldn't be so many plants nearby."

【Popularity】 +1+1+1+1.

——【Holy crap! This project is awesome. Digging a reservoir in the desert, how did they think of it? How much manpower, material, and financial resources must this cost? It benefits the present and lasts for generations. But the desert cannot be managed; even if you dig up the sand here, the sand hasn't decreased, and piling it elsewhere is more likely to cause sandstorms.】

——【I've always been puzzled by one question: aren't houses made by mixing sand? Why would they rather dredge sand from rivers than use desert sand? There's as much as you want here. If it were all used to build houses, it would be environmentally friendly and solve the desert problem.】

——【Let me educate you on that, upstairs. Compared to river sand, desert sand not only lacks good cohesion but also lacks good support. Forcibly using desert sand to build houses will inevitably result in a shoddy project. It doesn't even need external force to press it; after a while, the house might become a dangerous structure.】

——【Fang Yang even understands building reservoirs? Is this guy human! But I think asking this question is a waste of time; whether he's human or not is no longer important. Even if someone told me he was an alien now, I wouldn't be surprised at all, and I might even want to laugh.】

Everyone nodded after hearing Fang Yang's explanation.

According to his theory, it is indeed feasible, but thinking about it carefully, the resources consumed are truly too great.

This project is countless times harder than building a skyscraper!

Ordinary people wouldn't even dare to think about it.

However, if it were really completed, it could be called a great miracle, and it would bring great benefits to the nearby villagers.

Fang Yang looked at the stunned foreman and asked in confusion: "Um... where am I responsible for digging today?"

"Uh... let me see... you came too late. The areas that were surveyed before are already being dug by others. How about you go dig over there? That area hasn't been surveyed yet, and we were planning to survey it tomorrow before digging. I can't make you wait until tomorrow, right!"

"Easy, easy!"

Fang Yang looked at the location the foreman pointed to; fortunately, it was only a few dozen meters away from his excavator.

He didn't know if such a heavy excavator could even drive on the desert.

Fortunately, it wasn't as hard to drive as he imagined, and he started working as soon as he reached the destination.

The foreman didn't do anything and just stood by to supervise!

However, not long after he started digging, he heard a "clang"!

Everyone's expressions were very strange; they all knew Fang Yang well—he doesn't take the usual path.

Now, it had only just begun, and he had already dug something up.

You have to know this is the desert.

There is sand everywhere; for there to be a sound, it definitely isn't an ordinary thing, and plus, it was Fang Yang who dug it.

Then there's a high probability it's something rare and unique.

Sure enough!

Fang Yang's second shovel dug up a large rock.

The rock was yellowish-brown, as if it had a layer of paint on it.

The cameraman exclaimed: "Could this be a gemstone!"

The foreman shook his head: "Doesn't look like it, this isn't agate, nor is it jade!"

Fang Yang jumped off the car, walked over, picked it up, and took a look.

The system panel popped up.

【Desert Varnish】

【Weight: 3.6 kg】

【Value: 28,000】

【Due to the rise of groundwater, after evaporation, a thin film of reddish-brown iron oxide and black manganese oxide often remains on the surface of the stone, like a layer of paint, hence the name Desert Varnish】

Fang Yang picked up the stone from the sand and laughed.

The cameraman asked curiously: "Brother? Is it really a gemstone?"

"Yes! This thing is called Desert Varnish. Can it be sold for money?"

"How much? 1 million?"

Fang Yang rolled his eyes at him: "What are you thinking? 1 million just like that? This isn't worth much, maybe 30,000!"

The cameraman looked disappointed: "What is that, a piece of junk? I thought it was another gemstone!"

The conversation between the two reached the ears of the foreman and the officers, and they wanted to strangle them.

Just digging up a rock is worth 30,000!

And that's it, these two are still looking at it with disdain, saying it's not worth much.

If you have the ability, give it to me!!

Damn it!

So infuriating!

It's simply "Versailles" (humblebragging).

Although it wasn't worth much, Fang Yang still happily took it back to the driver's cab.

Just kidding, although he's worth tens of millions, 30,000 is still money; it's enough for how many big meals.

A great start to the day, he was in a very pleasant mood.

After sitting in the driver's cab, he couldn't help but whistle.

However, just as he was about to dig, he heard the cameraman calling out again.

"Brother! Look, there's something moving in that little bush!"

When he said that, Fang Yang immediately stretched his head out to look.

At first, he didn't see anything.

Just as he was puzzled, he suddenly saw something moving on the sand, and it made a rattling sound.

"Holy crap!" Fang Yang's scalp went numb.

It was actually a rattlesnake, and it was less than half a meter away from where he had just picked up the rock.

It was currently hiding under the bushes, eyes fixed on the excavator's bucket, making a warning sound.

The foreman was also scared and retreated repeatedly: "Rattlesnake! Call the police quickly!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the people around looked at him like he was an idiot.

Fang Yang said faintly: "Look at who is next to you!"

After the foreman reacted, his face was full of embarrassment: "Ah... this... a bit nervous!"

Rattlesnakes are highly venomous; even if they are police, he's still afraid!

The main thing is they didn't bring any tools; are they supposed to catch it with their hands?

A dozen people looked at each other, none daring to step forward.

One of them said awkwardly: "How about we call 119 and let the fire brigade come and catch it!"

"Holy crap! Aren't you ashamed! I can't believe you can say that!"

"Stop bragging, if you have the ability, you go catch it!"

Fang Yang looked at this scene and shook his head with a smile.

After jumping off the car, he ran to the left.

Everyone was a bit confused.

Soon, he came back with a one-meter-long thin stick in his hand.

As for why there was a stick in the desert, he didn't know either.

Fang Yang walked up to the rattlesnake: "This place might be its nest, or it might just be here temporarily. Just chase it away."

But he was also afraid and didn't dare to get too close.

The stick kept harassing the rattlesnake, but it just wouldn't leave.

There was no other way; Fang Yang went behind it and stuck the stick under the snake's body, intending to flick it away.

But who would have thought the stick was too thin; as soon as he lifted it, the stick bent.

The rattlesnake lunged at him to bite.

At this moment, Fang Yang was scared out of his wits and quickly used the stick to flick it up for defense.

However, with that one move, the rattlesnake drew an arc in the air and flew straight towards the officers and the foreman opposite.

"Holy crap! Run!"

"Damn it! Help!"

"This is freaking terrifying!"