No one can eat the meat Lin Xiaoxiao makes. Even if the leaders ask, they can only give a little bit to taste.

Not only does it smell delicious, but it also becomes more and more fragrant the more you chew it. Han Qiushi couldn't help but praise it to Lin Xiaoxiao several times.

Lin Xiaoxiao had gotten used to Han Qiushi praising her cooking skills; he praised her almost every meal.

This emotional value was so strong that Lin Xiaoxiao was always willing to go to the trouble of preparing food to eat together.

Once Han Qiushi saw that the meat was ready, he found a clean cloth bag and prepared to put it in.

Lin Xiaoxiao placed the meat on a winnowing basket used for drying things: "Let the meat air dry a bit more, so it can be preserved for longer."

"If we're out on a mission, we can take one or two out to fill our stomachs." That's what Lin Xiaoxiao would do when she went out with her companions to gather supplies during the apocalypse.

When it comes to jerky, beef jerky is definitely the best.

Thinking of this, Lin Xiaoxiao realized that she still had beef in her space when Han Qiushi wasn't around, so she could make some and eat it whenever she wanted.

Han Qiushi saw Lin Xiaoxiao take all the dried meat to air dry, and said, "Keep a bag for yourself too."

That's what he said, but Han Qiushi was secretly delighted.

Seeing his insincere expression, Lin Xiaoxiao said, "You're the one who caught most of these wild game. If you think there's too much, you can send some home."

"Well... give them all to me. I do missions quite often, so I don't lack food at home." These dried meats are either for myself or for Lin Xiaoxiao; no one else gets any.

My parents will wait for another opportunity; there's no way they can share this with anyone else this time.

Lin Xiaoxiao suppressed a laugh, "Anyway, there's only so much meat, you can decide how to distribute it."

Han Qiushi nodded repeatedly, his eyes and brows full of smiles.

By the time all that was done, it was completely dark.

The savory porridge had already been cooked in the earthenware pot. Lin Xiaoxiao poached four eggs and then stir-fried some greens. That was her simple dinner.

The next day, Han Qiushi got up at about five o'clock.

After a quick wash, I took my machete and went up the mountain. Although I had gathered firewood over the past two days, I was cooking every day, and the firewood at home would only last about a week.

He planned to use the few hours in the morning to gather more firewood so that Lin Xiaoxiao wouldn't have to go up to gather firewood.

Around six o'clock, Lin Xiaoxiao got up and boiled several eggs, then made some pancakes so that Han Qiu could eat them on the way.

After preparing all that, Lin Xiaoxiao also found a lot of snacks, such as chocolate, to fill her stomach.

When she was about to call Han Qiushi, she found that Han Qiushi was carrying a large bundle of firewood on his back, dragging a whole dead tree in his hand, and also had a wild rabbit in his hand.

My hands and back were completely covered.

Lin Xiaoxiao chuckled, said nothing more, and went to make a few fried eggs.

After the two had breakfast, Han Qiushi did a quick wash.

I didn't have any luggage when I came here; I had already packed everything I needed to bring yesterday.

Lin Xiaoxiao handed Han Qiushi a whole cloth bag: "There are a few eggs and some pancakes inside. You can take them and eat them on the train."

Han Qiushi took the things Lin Xiaoxiao had prepared, looking at Lin Xiaoxiao with reluctance, "I will make arrangements to send you meat and rice regularly."

“There’s also some beef.”

Lin Xiaoxiao asked in confusion, "Beef?"

Han Qiushi explained, "Your pheasant and rabbit jerky is already so delicious, so your beef jerky must be even better. If I hadn't come here in time and had gone on a mission instead, could you keep some for yourself and send me the rest?"

"If I come back, you don't need to send it anymore. I can just come and pick it up from you." Han Qiu was still unaware of what kind of arrangements the higher-ups would make for him.

But no matter which one it is, he doesn't want to lose contact with Lin Xiaoxiao.

Furthermore, I hope that Lin Xiaoxiao will remember me when she makes beef jerky.

Lin Xiaoxiao didn't expect that the two of them had the same taste. Anyway, she had already decided to make beef jerky, so she didn't care about Han Qiushi's extra meat.

Lin Xiaoxiao readily agreed.

Han Qiushi happily wrote down his address for Lin Xiaoxiao, checked the time, and realized it was almost time to leave; if he delayed any longer, he would miss his train.

"I'm leaving. You need to be careful on your own, especially around the men."

“You live alone, so you need to be careful at all times. Make sure all the doors and windows are closed when you go to sleep. If you encounter any troublesome situations, you can go to the county town to find Uncle Kong.”

"Uncle Kong is one of us, and I've already told you that, so you don't need to be embarrassed."

Lin Xiaoxiao nodded repeatedly as she listened to Han Qiushi's instructions: "Don't worry, no one can bully me right now. You should leave quickly."

"Would you like to ride your bicycle? That would be faster."

Han Qiushi really wanted to ride his bike with Lin Xiaoxiao all the way to town, but he couldn't reveal himself, so he could only shake his head and say, "No need. Someone will come to pick me up at the foot of the mountain not far away."

Lin Xiaoxiao nodded. She dropped Han Qiushi off halfway into the mountains and then stopped.

"Bon Voyage"

Before leaving, Han Qiushi gave Lin Xiaoxiao a deep look: "Wait for me... I will definitely come back."

Lin Xiaoxiao looked at Han Qiushi with deep affection in her eyes, and was somewhat moved. She opened her mouth, but in the end, she kept it closed.

Having lived together for so many days, Lin Xiaoxiao couldn't possibly be completely oblivious to the fact that Han Qiushi was a decent-looking man who was also very pleasant to be around.

But anything can happen, and having grown accustomed to living in the apocalypse, she wasn't particularly enthusiastic about relationships.

If fate allows, then of course you can have a relationship.

Since Han Qiushi is coming back, let's talk about it when he arrives.

If not, living alone is not a bad thing. I've been living alone for so many years now, it's no big deal.

When Lin Xiaoxiao arrived home, she looked at the quiet house and noticed the sudden increase in firewood, the well-tended vegetables in the backyard, and the neat and tidy front yard.

Han Qiushi's room was also kept very tidy by him.

Lin Xiaoxiao felt unusually lonely, even though she used to be quite used to living alone.