Starting the next day, we abandoned the cumbersome method of felling trees and instead chose to dig up the trees with entrenching tools.

This time the speed was much faster; we dug up more than half of the trees around us in less than ten days.

Chen Jian's previous method was also very good; he removed all the excess branches from all the trees and then arranged them neatly in one place.

Many tiny branches have been inserted into the gaps between the trees, making the surrounding area densely packed. Even a mouse would have to exert a lot of effort to get in.

After we had fenced off most of the yard, we finally breathed a sigh of relief, because this method was finally considered a very good one.

Wang Ping also seemed very happy. Bai Wei was even more proud because he had come up with the idea and it had been approved by us. He hadn't been talking much nonsense these past few days and was working with everyone with great enthusiasm every day.

Xiao Qiang and the other women used the car that Wang Ping and I were in to go fishing a few times, and Chen Jian and two male colleagues took them to the beach and brought back a lot of seashells and other things.

That evening, we slaughtered two short-legged birds, roasted them, and then made some soup. Dinner was a very sumptuous meal.

Moreover, the wines that Xu Wei had brewed before were already finished. Although they weren't as sweet and delicious as those in the city, they were still quite remarkable under these circumstances.

Bai Wei was so happy that he drank several bowls.

This is the first time we've had such a harmonious atmosphere since we were stranded on the deserted island.

That evening, we sang and danced around the bonfire, and were very happy.

Wang Ping was a little drunk, and looking at me, he laughed and said, "Once we've surrounded everything around here, we won't need to worry about the homepage anymore, and we can finally get a good night's sleep!"

As Wang Ping spoke, his eyes couldn't help but glance at Wang Xiaoxiao.

I suddenly remembered that before I came back, I told Wang Ping that I would try to set her up with Wang Xiaoxiao after I got back. But I've been so busy digging trees and filling holes these past few days that I completely forgot about it.

I immediately patted Wang Ping and whispered in his ear, "Do you really like Wang Xiaoxiao? If you can really treat Liu Jiaojiao the way Chen Jian treated Chen Jian, then I'll go and tell Wang Xiaoxiao how you feel. If she agrees, how about we hold a wedding for you two?"

When Wang Ping heard what I said, his face turned red, and he immediately lowered his head and remained silent.

Looking at him like this, I felt even more strongly that he really wanted to be with Wang Xiaoxiao.

After all, I've known Wang Xiaoxiao for so long and I know she's a really nice girl. She's beautiful, and her short hair has grown longer, which adds to her gentleness. Plus, she's very easygoing and easy to get along with.

Seeing Wang Ping like this, I couldn't help but laugh. After finishing my drink, I stood up and walked over to Wang Xiaoxiao, who was dancing.

Wang Xiaoxiao and Xu Wei smiled broadly when they saw me coming. Xu Wei even threw herself into my arms and gave me a quick kiss on the cheek.

"Brother Sihai, once the fence at the foot of the mountain is all finished, can we go down the mountain freely without any problems, even at night?"

I nodded: "Of course, once all these fences are finished, I'll build you a big gate and put some traps around it. Then we can plant wild vegetables and jicama on our land. If they're easy to grow, we can plant some fruit trees too. Damn it, if we really can't go back to the city, we can retire here!"

Xu Wei chuckled again after listening to me for a while, and seemed very excited.

"Sister Xiao Qiang said she made a big discovery, but when I asked her, she wouldn't say. She's being very mysterious. You should go and ask her what it is!"

I turned my head and saw Xiao Qiang and Liu Jiaojiao sitting by the campfire, talking to each other with their heads down, I didn't know what they were talking about.

However, the campfire made both of them look very good, and it was clear that Xiao Qiang was in a good mood after being pampered by me!

I know Xiao Qiang was very happy to hear that I was back these past two days. I patted Xu Wei's hair and said, "Sweetie, go ask her first. Once you find out, come and tell me. I need to talk to your sister Xiao Xiao about something!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Xiaoxiao paused for a moment, then looked up at me and asked, "What do you want to ask me?"

I pulled Wang Xiaoxiao to the warehouse door on the side, and then looked at Wang Ping over there. Only then did I realize that Wang Ping was also looking in my direction.

I looked at Wang Xiaoxiao and asked seriously, "What do you think of Wang Ping?"

When Wang Xiaoxiao heard what I said, she frowned, and then looked past me at Wang Ping in the distance.

"What do you mean? Why are you asking such a strange question?"

"I just wanted to ask you, what do you think of Wang Ping? I think he's a very good person and someone you can entrust with important tasks."

Upon hearing my words, Wang Xiaoxiao's smile vanished instantly, and she frowned at me warily.

"Zhao Sihai, what exactly do you mean?"

When I saw Wang Xiaoxiao's expression, I knew she was about to lose her temper, so I quickly tried to explain to her.

“I don’t mean anything by it, it’s just that Wang Ping seems to have feelings for you. After spending so much time together, I think Wang Ping is indeed a good person. If you also feel that he is someone you can entrust your lives to, why not give it a try and be together? Life is tough here, if there is someone who truly cares for you and has you in their heart, wouldn’t life be easier? Look at Liu Jiaojiao and Chen Jian, they are now living a harmonious life, isn’t that much better than being all alone before?”

Wang Xiaoxiao looked at me in surprise, and then she staggered back two steps, her eyes immediately turning red.

"Zhao Sihai, do you think I'm a burden, so you don't want me anymore?"

I was taken aback. What kind of talk is this?

"Back then at the company, everyone looked down on me, but you were the only one who treated me the best. You didn't think I was lowly, and you even took me to the cafeteria for lunch and left work with me. I consider you my best friend. How can you say that?"

"But if you really consider me your best friend, how could you say such a thing? I've always thought I've done my best with you guys, but now you want to push me to Wang Ping. What do you mean by that? I don't like him! I don't have feelings for him. Maybe you think he's someone you can entrust your life to, then why don't you entrust your life to him?"

After Wang Xiaoxiao finished speaking, she shoved me hard and then ran back to the cabin crying.

I was startled and didn't know what I had said wrong. I thought about it for a while, but I couldn't figure out if I had said anything abrupt.

But Wang Xiaoxiao looked so agitated, it was obvious she didn't like the condition I just mentioned. Could it be that Wang Xiaoxiao doesn't like Wang Ping, and that she has someone else she likes?