Liu Hui trembled, and ultimately dared not cause any more trouble.

Minghao looked up at Shi Lan pleadingly and whispered, "I know I was wrong. I promise I won't do it again. Please forgive me this time."

Shi Lan looked at him quietly, and Ming Hao looked back at her.

After a two-minute standoff, Shi Lan finally nodded and said, "Alright, just this once."

Minghao was overjoyed and immediately got up, wanting to hug her.

Shi Lan dodged to the side, her face showing a hint of unease.

Minghao looked around and assumed she was shy because there were people around.

Seeing his overjoyed expression, Shi Lan sneered inwardly, but on her face, she put on a blushing face as he wished.

Ming Hao was smug and felt that he was a person favored by the heavens. At this moment, Guo Dabao's death was like a breeze that had nothing to do with him and would blow away as soon as it passed.

Seeing Shi Lan soften, Shen Chen breathed a sigh of relief.

Shi Lan arrived alone, dressed quietly, with a rosy complexion, looking like she was doing quite well. Compared to their struggles these past few days, where food and drink had become a problem and their fighting strength was waning, he felt that only by bringing Shi Lan back to his side could they increase the chances of safely reaching the base.

Liu Hui had finally managed to get Shi Lan away, and she was unwilling to let her come back. Shen Chen quickly pulled her aside, covered her mouth with his hand, and whispered a few words. Only then did Liu Hui shut her mouth, unwilling and angry.

The man who had been standing far away watched the farce with cold eyes. Shi Lan's eyes flickered, and she suddenly walked towards him.

"Alright, get ready, let's hit the road."

The man paused, then pointed at himself incredulously and said, "Are you talking to me?"

Shi Lan nodded, turned her body slightly to an angle that Ming Hao and the others couldn't see, and said, "My little sister's cooking skills are quite good, and she has many signature dishes. If you are interested, you can try one every night."

The man's Adam's apple bobbed, but he did not answer.

Shi Lan glanced at him with a faint smile and said in a low voice, "My little sister made some cabbage and pork pancakes this morning, and there should still be some left."

Upon hearing this, the man immediately declared with righteous indignation, "Protecting ladies is a principle that all gentlemen must abide by."

Shi Lan chuckled and shook her head, leading this glutton, who, despite her greed, still maintained a respectable facade, to the back kitchen. (To be continued.)