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Splosh!
Foam churned, and lotus leaves swayed.
The Old Toad leaped into the pond, kicked a few times, and then disappeared without a trace.
The lotus leaves returned to calm, and the ripples faded away.
Cool!
The Big River Beaver spun and threw a wooden token into the air.
Otter Kai jumped into the water, darting around.
Unable to Move sprawled on the ground, stretching out its limbs, all five claws splayed open.
A mood of joy and excitement prevailed.
Liang Qu straightened his back, feeling relaxed all over.
He could finally let the workers start construction, as agreed a few days ago.
Like before, they would start by digging up soil, then break through the enclosing walls to connect everything together, trying to avoid disrupting daily life for an extended period.
Wu Cangshou was extremely content.
The cramped two‑and‑a‑half‑acre pond was about to become a more spacious five‑and‑a‑half-acre small lake!
