owlsbooks Chapter 14 Changing Clothes
Chapter 14 Changing Clothes
Qin Chuan almost choked on his own saliva.
"Uh... having a baby is the ultimate reward; you don't need to go that step unless absolutely necessary. A quick kiss now and then is fine."
Fan Yubing said "Oh," lowered her head to look at her toes, and remained silent.
Qin Chuan inwardly wiped away a cold sweat. The more he tried to cover up the lie, the bigger it seemed; he hoped it wouldn't backfire.
When the two returned to the campsite carrying fruit and suitcases, Lin Shishi was still sitting in the same spot.
However, she had already cheered herself up and tidied up the area around the campfire from last night. She pushed the ashes aside, picked up some dry firewood from the side, and piled it together, waiting for Qin Chuan to come back and start a fire.
There was also a small pile of dry wood on the ground, which looked like Liu Yifei had just brought back some.
"You're back." Lin Shishi stood up when she saw the two of them.
Her gaze fell on the suitcase in Qin Chuan's hand, and then she saw the pile of golden mangoes in Fan Yubing's arms. Her eyes widened immediately.
"Wow, you brought back so much stuff? And a suitcase too?"
Qin Chuan placed the suitcase on the ground and opened it: "I found this on the beach. It's full of women's items. You can divide it among yourselves."
Fan Yubing put the fruit down and smoothed her hair. "Yes, these clothes I'm wearing were taken from the box. And these fruits were just picked; there are still quite a few on the tree."
Lin Shishi squatted down and rummaged through the contents of the box, a look of surprise appearing on her face.
"There are tissues! And towels too! That's great!"
Lin Shishi rummaged through the box and pulled out a white towel, then held it to her nose and smelled it.
It has a slightly salty taste after being soaked in seawater, but the fabric is of very good quality, soft and absorbent.
"This can be used as a bandage." Lin Shishi's nurse's mind immediately kicked in.
Qin Chuan nodded: "Use tissues sparingly; they're practically gold on a deserted island."
Fan Yubing had already picked out the clothes from the suitcase.
A white tank top and a khaki skirt; the size was a little small, but it was wearable.
"I'm going to change my clothes." Fan Yubing took her clothes and went into the tent.
Lin Shishi also picked out a light blue T-shirt and a pair of athletic shorts, hesitated for a moment, and then looked at Qin Chuan.
Qin Chuan turned around consciously, facing the sea.
"You change yours, I'm not looking."
Lin Shishi whispered "thank you" and went around to change her clothes behind the bushes on the other side.
Qin Chuan stood alone in the middle of the camp, listening to the rustling sounds of changing clothes coming from the bushes on both sides, and found the scene somewhat comical.
Two minutes later, Fan Yubing came out first.
The neckline of the white tank top was a bit large, but Fan Yubing's bust was very full, the fabric was stretched taut, and her collarbone and shoulders were completely exposed.
Her khaki skirt reached above her knees, fully revealing her long legs.
To be honest, she looks at least ten times better than when she wore the banana leaf dress.
Fan Yubing walked up to Qin Chuan and deliberately turned around: "Look, what do you think of these clothes?"
Qin Chuan glanced at him up and down.
The yoga teacher's figure is truly remarkable.
With a slim waist, a perky bottom, and long legs, she can make even a simple tank top and short skirt look like a runway outfit.
"Hmm, that's pretty good. Let's go, help me take the fruit back to the campsite and put it away."
Fan Yubing had hoped to hear some praise, but all she got was "pretty good." She pouted, but didn't say anything more.
Lin Shishi also came out after changing her clothes. She wore a light blue T-shirt and sports shorts, which was simple but looked neat and clean on her, making her look much more refreshed.
"Where is Liu Yifei?" Qin Chuan asked.
"She came back just now, left some wood, and then left again, saying she was going to continue collecting in the forest," Lin Shishi replied.
Qin Chuan nodded: "Okay, leave her a set of clothes too."
Lin Shishi picked out a dark gray loose sweatshirt and a pair of black sweatpants from the suitcase and put them aside.
Qin Chuan started a fire.
With yesterday's experience, it was much faster this time.
The base plate and drill rod for starting a fire by friction were still there. He rubbed it for about three minutes, and sparks flew out.
The dry grass caught fire, and flames leaped up. He quickly added twigs and dry firewood, and the campfire was reignited.
Qin Chuan took the pork down from the tree, cut a few pieces, skewered them on wooden sticks, and grilled them over the fire. He also opened two mangoes and took a bite for himself first.
The flesh is golden yellow, juicy, very sweet, and has a unique floral aroma.
A system notification immediately popped up:
[Eat Level 1 Ingredient: Otherworldly Mango. First consumption grants +2 to all attributes.]
Qin Chuan was satisfied and handed the remaining mangoes to the two of them.
"Have some fruit to tide you over first; the pork will be ready soon."
Lin Shishi took the mango and cut it open with Qin Chuan's folding knife, golden juice flowing down the blade. She took a bite, and her brow relaxed.
"So sweet...much sweeter than mangoes from Earth."
Fan Yubing was also eating, and she ate very quickly, finishing one in just a few bites: "Give me another one."
"Eat it sparingly; this isn't something you can have every day."
Fan Yubing snorted, but still managed to stop her outstretched hand.
After finishing their meal, Qin Chuan tidied up the remaining fruit, hanging up what needed to be hung up and wrapping what needed to be wrapped up.
"Alright, Lin Shishi, you rest at the campsite and help watch the fire. I'm going to collect wood now. We have to build the cabin before dark, otherwise, if another wild boar comes, that tattered tent won't be able to hold it off."
Lin Shishi nodded: "Okay, please be careful."
Fan Yubing put down the half-eaten mango, stood up, and patted the sand off her skirt: "Brother Chuan, I'll go with you too. Maybe we'll find something delicious."
Qin Chuan glanced at her: "Aren't you tired?"
"I don't mind."
"Alright, let's go."
The two walked towards the grove of trees.
Lin Shishi sat by the campfire, watching the two figures disappear at the edge of the woods, and lowered her head to touch the scar on her arm.
She hesitated for a moment, then quickly walked up to Qin Chuan before he turned around.
"Brother Chuan, wait a minute."
Qin Chuan stopped and turned around.
Lin Shishi stood in front of him, looking up at him, her nose slightly red. She stood on tiptoe, placed her hands on Qin Chuan's shoulders, and gently pressed her lips to his.
The kiss was light and brief; their lips touched for about two seconds before parting.
Lin Shishi took a step back, her ears turning bright red, but her tone was very serious: "Brother Chuan, your system requires daily check-ins, right? This is today's. Good luck."
Qin Chuan was stunned for a moment, then felt a surge of joy.
This girl is so thoughtful. She came on her own initiative without him even having to ask.
A system notification popped up in my head:
[Congratulations, host, you have obtained a special ingredient. Character Skill: Pupil Technique LV1 (Data Scanning Ability) (Proficiency +1, Current Proficiency: 3/10)]
Qin Chuan remained calm and nodded, "Yes, thank you."
Lin Shishi smiled, turned around and ran back to the camp.
Fan Yubing stood to the side and witnessed the whole scene, her expression somewhat complicated.
She opened her mouth, but in the end said nothing, and followed Qin Chuan into the woods.
Qin Chuan walked ahead, a slight smile playing on his lips.