As the days passed, Xiao Yi continued to improve the shelter and gradually adapted to life in the apocalypse. However, he never forgot that the outside world was still in chaos, and he had to continue fighting for survival and for the glimmer of hope in his heart...

Xiao Yi finally had a place to stay. In this place that could shelter him from the wind and rain, his tense heart finally relaxed a little, and with it came his strong desire for delicious food.

He stood in his simple but cozy kitchen, his eyes filled with anticipation and concentration. Surrounded by the ingredients and cooking utensils he had carefully collected, it seemed as if this little world was his entire world at the moment.

Xiao Yi first opened the refrigerator and carefully examined the ingredients inside, constantly imagining delicious dishes in his mind. His fingers gently slid across the surface of the vegetables, feeling their freshness and vitality.

Next, he took out a piece of tender pork, placed it on the chopping board, and expertly sliced it into thin slices, ready for stir-frying. He also took out a few eggs, thinking of making a delicious scrambled egg.

Xiao Yi lit the stove, the blue flames danced happily, the oil in the pot gradually heated up, making a subtle "sizzling" sound. He put the cut ingredients into the pot one by one, and in an instant, the kitchen was filled with rich aroma.

He stir-fried the food with his full concentration, his spatula dancing incessantly, a satisfied smile on his face. Every seasoning and every stir-fry was like a carefully choreographed performance.

Xiao Yi was immersed in the joy of cooking, forgetting all the worries and fatigue of the outside world. For him, focusing on satisfying his own appetite at this moment was the happiest thing in life. Xiao Yi walked into the lush forest nearby with a firm step. The sun shone through the gaps between the leaves, creating patches of light. He searched the grass and bushes with keen eyes, carefully distinguishing each plant, hoping to find edible wild vegetables and fruits.

He bent down and gently parted a patch of lush grass, discovering several tender green purslane plants with thick, juicy leaves. Xiao Yi carefully plucked them and placed them in the basket he was carrying. Continuing forward, he came across a clump of wild shepherd's purse, its leaves jagged at the edges and emitting a faint fragrance.

As he walked, Xiao Yi found several ripe wild berries under a large tree. The plump fruits, like red gems, looked particularly tempting against the green leaves. He happily picked the wild berries and tasted one, the sour and sweet juice overflowing in his mouth.

Fortunately, during his search, Xiao Yi heard the sound of gurgling water. Following the sound, he discovered a clear stream. The water flowed happily among the rocks, making a crisp sound. Xiao Yi squatted down and carefully observed the water. He was surprised to find many fish swimming in it.

The fish were very agile and swam freely in the water. Xiao Yi's eyes revealed excitement and anticipation. He began to think about how to catch these delicious fish and add a delicacy to his table.

Xiao Yi decided to use the fish in the stream to improve his diet. He first looked for suitable materials in the woods to make fishing tools.

He found some tough branches and vines, sharpened the branches with sharp stones, and then weaved the vines into the shape of a net bag and fixed it on the branches. A simple fishing fork was made.

Xiao Yi stood by the stream, his eyes fixed on the fish swimming in the water, his spear tightly gripped in his hand, and he held his breath. When a fish approached the shore, he quickly struck out, stabbing the spear into the water. Unfortunately, the first attempt failed. But he did not lose heart and continued to wait patiently for the opportunity.

Finally, another fish swam over. Xiao Yi saw the opportunity and made a decisive move. This time, the harpoon accurately caught the fish. He excitedly took the fish off the fork and put it into the container he had prepared in advance.

After the harvest, Xiao Yi's confidence increased greatly, and after some effort, he caught enough fish.

Returning to his shelter, he found some precious seasonings from the ruins. Although there were not many varieties, they were enough to add flavor.

He lit a fire, skewered the fish with branches, and slowly roasted it over the fire. As the temperature rose, the surface of the fish gradually turned golden, sizzling with oil and emitting an enticing aroma.

Xiao Yi carefully sprinkled salt and some unknown spices found from the ruins, and the fragrance became stronger.

When the grilled fish was finally cooked, Xiao Yi couldn't wait to take a bite. The fish was tender and juicy, the skin was grilled crispy, and the flavor of the seasoning was just right.

This was the first time he had eaten such delicious grilled fish in the apocalypse. At that moment, all his fatigue and anxiety seemed to be thrown away, and his heart was filled with incomparable satisfaction.

He closed his eyes, savoring this rare delicacy, feeling the warmth and strength brought by the food, and also gaining more expectations and confidence in his future life. Xiao Yi knew that in this apocalypse, if he wanted to enjoy delicious food for a long time, it would not be enough to rely solely on occasional capture and foraging, so he made up his mind to cultivate land near the cave.

He first carefully surveyed the terrain around the cave and chose a spot with ample sunlight and relatively fertile soil. Xiao Yi picked up a worn-out hoe he had found among the ruins and began to plow the land with great difficulty. Each stroke of the hoe took a lot of effort because the land had not been cultivated for a long time and was very hard.

But Xiao Yi did not retreat at all. He swung the hoe again and again, sweat dripping from his forehead, soaking his clothes. After several days of hard work, he finally turned the land into a softer soil.

Next, he began to plan the planting area, using branches to make shallow marks on the ground to divide the land into small plots.

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