Qian Xiaoxiao, on the other hand, looked indignant and disdainful. In her eyes, this man was nothing more than a savage with some survival skills, yet he dared to put on airs in front of them, these proud women of heaven. But the situation was beyond her control, and she could only suppress her anger and remain silent.

These women all appeared fearful and pitiful on the surface, but Lin Feng could easily see through their inner schemes.

Once they can enter their social circle, they have countless methods they consider clever to make any man fall at their feet and become their "lapdog."

Wasn't this how Li Man manipulated him step by step in her past life?

Unfortunately, they miscalculated.

Lin Feng is no longer the foolish young man who would be blinded by beauty and sweet talk.

He only values ​​practical benefits and the value of survival.

Lin Feng's gaze lingered on their worn-out clothes and their haggard faces, which were etched with hunger and exhaustion, his expression filled with undisguised disdain.

He spoke slowly, his tone calm yet chilling: "There's nothing about you that I would even consider."

These words were like a bucket of ice water poured over the hearts of the six women.

The last trace of color drained from their faces.

Ruan Mengtian's self-proclaimed charming smile froze on her face, while Qian Xiaoxiao was so angry that she trembled all over and almost burst into a tirade.

Just as the atmosphere fell into a deathly silence and despair, Qin Lan, who had been silent all along, suddenly reached out her hand.

In her hand, she held a black smartphone and a palm-sized charger with a folding solar panel.

"Is this...is this okay?" Qin Lan's voice trembled slightly, but her eyes were exceptionally firm:

"This is all I have left. There are also some downloaded documents and ebooks on my phone that might be useful to you. With this solar charger, you won't have to worry about it running out of power as long as there's sunshine."

Lin Feng's eyes suddenly lit up!

Cell phone! Solar charger!

In this isolated, pristine wilderness, the value of these two items is simply immeasurable!

Although without the network, most of the phone's functions are unusable, except for the data that may be stored on it and some basic functions.

For example, calculators, calendars, memos, and even some offline games are all very attractive to Lin Feng, who has been living in a primitive state for a long time.

The calculator function, in particular, is a godsend when he performs precise calculations, such as mixing chemical raw materials or designing more complex tools!

When he was making glass before, he had failed many times in proportioning due to a lack of precise calculation tools, which wasted a lot of time and materials.

Lin Feng suppressed his excitement, staring sharply at the phone and charger in Qin Lan's hand, and asked in a deep voice, "Does it work?"

“It works!” Qin Lan replied immediately. “I’ve been very careful keeping it, and the charger is intact. It can charge as long as there’s sunlight.”

As she spoke, she deliberately unfolded the solar panel and held it up to the sunlight. Sure enough, a small charging icon lit up on her phone screen.

Lin Feng nodded. He had already made up his mind.

"Here you go, the fishing nets."

He said slowly, "In exchange, this phone and charger are mine."

Upon hearing this, Qin Lan's face showed a hint of pain, but it was quickly replaced by relief.

Without hesitation, she handed over the phone and charger: "Okay!"

Lin Feng took the phone and charger. They were slightly cool to the touch, and the familiar texture brought a long-lost sense of warmth to his heart.

He didn't examine it immediately, but carefully tucked it into his pocket. Then, he handed the fishing net to Qin Lan.

Qin Lan took the fishing net; it felt heavy in her hand, and the fine yet strong netting filled her with boundless hope.

She glanced at Lin Feng gratefully. Although this man was cold and aloof, at least he adhered to some principle of fair trade.

Qin Lan immediately called to the other women, and they began trying to catch fish at the spot where Lin Feng had previously set his net. With the tools readily available, although they were still flustered, at least they had a chance of success.

Lin Feng didn't leave immediately. He found a clean rock to sit on, took out his phone from his pocket, and started fiddling with it. Wangcai remained vigilantly guarding his side.

The women who hadn't participated in the fishing—Tang Bao, Ruan Mengtian, Shen Jiaqi, and Qian Xiaoxiao—hesitated for a moment upon seeing this, but still couldn't resist coming over.

They were also very curious about the phone in Lin Feng's hand, and more importantly, they didn't want to miss any opportunity to get closer to Lin Feng.

Wow, it really is a cell phone!

Tang Bao spoke first, her voice carrying a hint of deliberate innocence, "Brother, do you have any games here? I haven't played games in a long time."

Ruan Mengtian moved even closer, her body leaning towards Lin Feng intentionally or unintentionally, and a smell mixed with the odor of sweat and the residue of some cheap perfume wafted over.

She said in a sickeningly sweet voice, "Brother Lin, you're amazing! You can make such a good fishing net. We were almost starving before."

As she spoke, she secretly observed Lin Feng's reaction, hoping to see a hint of emotion on his face.

Shen Jiaqi seemed a little flustered and asked in a low voice, "Um... thank you for giving us the fishing net."

Qian Xiaoxiao stood a little distance away with an arrogant expression, arms crossed, and snorted coldly. She was disdainful of their attempts to curry favor with Lin Feng, but her eyes kept glancing at the phone in Lin Feng's hand.

Lin Feng ignored their attempts to strike up a conversation; his attention was completely focused on the phone in his hand.

He skillfully unlocked the screen and began to check the contents of his phone.

Sure enough, it contained quite a few downloaded ebooks, as well as some basic math and physics formulas. The calculator, calendar, clock, and other functions were also working perfectly.

He casually opened the calculator and tried to perform a few complex multiplications and divisions. The precise results he obtained instantly filled him with an indescribable sense of exhilaration.

With this, his efficiency in many tasks that require estimation and experimentation will be greatly improved!

The more he looked, the more satisfied he became, and a rare, faint smile appeared on his face.

Seeing that Lin Feng was in a good mood, the women became bolder.

They began to communicate tentatively, and even managed to get Lin Feng's name from him.

Undeterred, Tang Bao continued, "Brother Lin Feng, why are you so cold to us? We all come from the same place; we should help each other. Don't you feel lonely here all by yourself?"

"Yes, Brother Lin,"

Ruan Mengtian chimed in, "We girls are all alone and helpless in this desolate wilderness. It's so pitiful. If you can help us, we will definitely repay you."

Her eyes were full of hints as she spoke.

Lin Feng finally raised his head, looked away from his phone screen, and glanced at them indifferently.

He carefully put his phone away before speaking slowly, his tone calm yet resolute: "I've said before, I won't take advantage of you, and you shouldn't expect to get anything from me. The best situation is when we're even."

"But...but we're all girls!"

With a sob in her voice, Tang Bao said, "You're a grown man, are you just going to stand by and watch us starve and freeze to death? You're so selfish and heartless!"

"Yes, I am selfish, I am indifferent."

Lin Feng admitted it nonchalantly, even with a hint of sarcasm on his lips, "So what? I don't owe you anything, and protecting you is not my responsibility or obligation. In this world, you survive by your own abilities, not by the sympathy of others."

His words were like sharp knives, deeply wounding the self-esteem of these women.

Shen Jiaqi mustered her courage and retorted, "That's not how it works. We all come from the same civilized world, and now that we're in the same predicament, shouldn't we unite, help each other, and work together to find a way to survive or find our way back?"

"Help each other?" Lin Feng shook his head as if he had heard a joke. "You guys? You can't lift a finger, you can't carry anything, all you can do is cry and have wild ideas. To me, you are nothing but a burden."

"You!" The women were enraged by Lin Feng's merciless and harsh words, their faces flushed red and their bodies trembling. They had never suffered such humiliation before.

Qian Xiaoxiao couldn't hold back any longer. She rushed forward, pointed at Lin Feng's nose, and said sternly, "Don't be so smug! You just arrived a few days earlier than us and know a little more about wilderness survival skills!"

"Let me tell you, my family is rolling in money! As long as you obey me and protect us, once we get back, I'll have my dad give you a huge sum of money, enough to ensure you'll live a life of comfort for the rest of your days!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Feng sneered, his eyes filled with mockery: "Oh? A large sum of money? That sounds tempting. However, I'd like to ask this young lady, do you know... how to get back?"

Qian Xiaoxiao's smugness and arrogance froze instantly. She opened her mouth, but couldn't utter a single word.

Yes, go back? They don't even know where this place is or how far it is from the world they know, so how can they talk about going back?

Looking at her blank expression, Lin Feng's sarcasm deepened: "You don't even know if you'll live to see tomorrow, yet you're here drawing these unrealistic dreams. Don't you find it laughable?"

He stood up, brushed off imaginary dust from his clothes, and glanced at the women with their varied expressions. His tone returned to its previous coldness: "Let's just keep things as they are, never seeing each other again, and not bother each other."

“I have not exploited you, and the suffering you are enduring now is not caused by me, but by this merciless nature. If you want to live, put away your unrealistic fantasies and pathetic pride, and fight for it with your own hands.”

Just then, Qin Lan walked over carrying a fishing net.

Her face showed some fatigue, but even more excitement.

Inside the fishing net were seven or eight fish of varying sizes. Although it couldn't compare to Lin Feng's catch, it was still a huge surprise for them.

"Mr. Lin... thank you for your fishing net." Qin Lan's tone was filled with sincere gratitude.

Lin Feng nodded without saying anything.

"These fish...we'd like to exchange them for some salt and seasonings, is that alright?" Qin Lan asked cautiously.

Although they had fish, they had no seasonings and could only boil it in plain water, so you can imagine how unpalatable it was.

She noticed that Lin Feng had used some spices they didn't recognize when he grilled meat before.

Lin Feng pondered for a moment, then nodded: "Okay. However, I don't want your fish."

His gaze swept over the odds and ends of their modern belongings. "Exchange them for the modern tools you still have that are still useful."

Upon hearing this, Qin Lan and the others felt somewhat reluctant, but they understood that this was Lin Feng's principle of trade.

They huddled together and discussed it. In the end, they used a Swiss Army knife, a windproof lighter that could still be lit, and a small makeup mirror contributed by Su Wanqing.

In return, they received a small bag of coarse salt, a few pieces of "wild spice" that Lin Feng had dried, and some other dried herbs that could enhance the flavor.

The transaction was completed, and Lin Feng didn't linger for a moment longer. Carrying his fish and Wangcai, he left the riverbank without looking back, leaving the six women behind, watching his departing figure with complicated feelings.

The afterglow of the setting sun cast a long shadow of him, making him appear aloof and resolute.