I don’t know what Qin Lan’s mentality was. Maybe she saw that we were in a stalemate, maybe she was worried that we would get hurt, or maybe she wanted to get a better solution.

"Why don't we cooperate? This is the only win-win situation for both sides. You see, in your words, Brother Dafei is a good man who does not abandon his brothers in the face of danger. But Chen Fei's strength is obvious to all. Why bother to hurt each other? You see, our island is isolated from the outside world anyway. It is not connected to the outside world. Why don't we divide it into a big boss and a second boss, just like those people who occupied the mountains as kings in ancient times? Wouldn't that make everyone happy? In this way, we can keep Brother Dafei and gain Chen Fei's ability. Why not do it? Do you think what I said makes sense?" Qin Lan said such words, which really shocked me. I was originally prepared for a life-and-death struggle, but Qin Lan actually wanted to cooperate. It seems that women also have their delicate side.

Qin Lan, who was standing in the same team with me, said this, so I couldn't lose face for her.

"I agree with Qin Lan. Let's make a gentleman's agreement. From now on, we're all truly in this together. As long as I, Chen Fei, partner with you, I have a responsibility to protect you all. I will never start a fight, provoke a brawl, or even offend Brother Da Fei. So, Brother Da Fei will be the boss, and I, Chen Fei, will be second in command. What do you think? What do you think, Brother Da Fei?" I raised my eyebrows and spoke with such confidence, hoping to win them over. At least, I could reach a temporary partnership with them. Qin Lan and I need a place to stay, but a group like this would be useful. As the saying goes, two cobblers are better than one. A group like this would be better than Qin Lan and I surviving alone on this isolated island, constantly facing a multitude of unknown challenges. My words were also a deliberate way to give Brother Da Fei a way out, hoping he'd learn to quit while he was ahead. While he wasn't particularly bright, he certainly wasn't stupid. What good would he gain by breaking up with me? While collaborating with him would be like courting disaster, everything was temporary. Let's just get along well for now, and we'll be able to figure it out later. Right now, surviving this deserted island, and outliving anyone else, was more important than anything else.

I watched Brother Dafei look around at the brothers around him, then turn back and look at me, with a rather reluctant expression, he closed his eyes cruelly and stomped his feet.

"Okay, deal. From now on, Fade Chen will be the second-in-command here, and we'll be partners."

"Since this is a gentleman's agreement, I hope that you can sincerely accept Qin Lan and me, and stop harboring any uneasy thoughts about Qin Lan. I don't think my request is excessive, Brother Dafei, don't you think so?" I understand the principle of striking the snake at its most vulnerable point and capturing the leader first. In front of this group of little soldiers, of course, their leader's nod is the real promise. Qin Lan is just a little girl after all. I can't always look after her safety and stay with her all the time. There will always be places where I can't take care of her. I have to get a relatively safe life-saving talisman for her and not put her in any danger.

"Okay, since you, Chen Fei, have said so, what else can I think about Qin Lan. Women are like clothes, and brothers are like siblings. I, Da Fei, have made friends with you, Chen Fei, today. From now on, Qin Lan will be my sister. I will definitely protect her safety and will not let anyone hurt her." Look, this brother Da Fei is really sensible. He speaks fluently, and I can't match his ability to change the situation even if I flatter him.

I wasn't one to give face to others, so I nudged Qin Lan from behind, signaling her to show some respect. Qin Lan and I seemed to have a pretty good understanding by now. She stepped forward and smiled slightly. "Brother Dafei, you're joking. It's Qin Lan's honor to have your protection. I hope we can have a pleasant cooperation in the future."

"Okay, okay." Brother Dafei waved his hand to indicate that the matter was over and ended perfectly.

After all this, my heart was finally at ease, and I felt much more relaxed. I nodded to the brothers present and said, "Brothers, I'll be back soon." Then I pulled Qin Lan away from the crowded and noisy place to a relatively secluded forest, regardless of whether she was willing or not.

She and I were silent for a while, but I couldn't help but speak first in this quiet atmosphere, "Qin Lan, I forgive you for your betrayal before. From now on, we will let bygones be bygones, support each other, and move towards our destination of getting out of the deserted island one day. How about that?" After I finished speaking, I even stretched out my hand to her.

I waited patiently for Qin Lan's response. After all, it was rare for me to speak so passionately, so she had to express her feelings in some way, right?

I didn't expect that I overestimated myself. Qin Lan remained silent for a relatively long time.

Suddenly, she threw herself into my arms. I was stunned, incredulous, and completely bewildered. What was wrong with this young lady? Furthermore, my whole body twitched slightly, as if I'd been electrocuted, where she couldn't see. I waited for her next words.

"Fade Chen, I'm worried about you."

"Fade Chen, I thought something happened to you."

"Fade Chen, I thought I would never see you again."

"Fade Chen, thank goodness you're still alive."

"Fade Chen, it's great that you're still alive."

"Fade Chen...Fade Chen..."

I could clearly feel her grip on my arms tightening, I could sense her genuine uneasiness and worry in my arms, and I could sense her intense excitement at the moment. With her flimsy clothes, there was no way this young lady could stop her tears and snot. Within moments, I could clearly feel a large wet patch on my chest. And I didn't know how to comfort her. For the first time in my life, I was stunned. I understand Qin Lan; she's a girl, and her way of expressing her feelings is often too direct. As a grown man, I should always be calm. Even if I've changed, I'm still a man. A man should have the stability and responsibility that a man should have. I can't make the woman next to me feel uneasy or sad, I can't let her cry.

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