They filled almost all the gaps in all the houses in our camp, and then built mud stoves in the houses. The outside temperature could only be described as freezing cold.

The cold wind outside occasionally began to bite.

When everyone went out, they wrapped the leather blankets they had laid out the night before around their bodies to ward off the cold.

Originally, the women were the ones who did the cooking, but as the weather got colder and the water became icy cold, we decided that the men would start helping with the cooking, while the women would stay home as much as possible.

Wang Xiaoxiao, however, was getting restless. Her belly was getting bigger, and her temper was becoming more irritable. Her once carefree and cheerful personality had turned into that of a woman with a fiery temper. She would get angry at the slightest thing.

Fortunately, Xu Wei and Xiao Qiang are very understanding of Wang Xiaoxiao and usually don't argue with her. No matter how much Wang Xiaoxiao makes a fuss, we always give in to her.

That afternoon, we were sitting around the campfire, eating dried shellfish, when Wang Xiaoxiao, dressed in a wolfskin, came into our warehouse looking for me.

When she saw me, she pouted, looking like she was about to cry. I was so scared that I felt uneasy, so I quickly got up and went to greet her.

"What's wrong? Why are you unhappy? Are you hungry? Didn't Xiao Qiang make you some soup?"

When Wang Xiaoxiao heard me say that, she sniffed and looked like she was about to cry again.

Seeing Wang Xiaoxiao like this, Chen Jian chuckled and said, "I guess she's feeling unwell. Sihai, you don't know how to comfort her! Hurry up and take her back to soothe her properly!"

Some of her male colleagues in the warehouse laughed, which made Wang Xiaoxiao feel embarrassed. She wrinkled her nose, turned around, and left.

It's still snowing outside. If this old lady loses her footing and falls, it will be a real problem.

I quickly chased after her and helped Wang Xiaoxiao up: "What's wrong? Where do you feel unwell? Or is there anything you want to do? Tell me and I'll take care of it for you!"

When Wang Xiaoxiao heard me say that, she chuckled and then shyly tugged at my hand.

It's rare to see Wang Xiaoxiao like this; it melted my heart.

We quickly helped her back to our wooden house, where we saw Xiao Qiang and Xu Wei sitting inside, sorting through the excess leather, apparently making clothes.

When they saw me helping Wang Xiaoxiao back, neither of them said a word.

Wang Xiaoxiao was still somewhat cautious in front of Xiao Qiang and Xu Wei. I helped her back upstairs, and only then did Wang Xiaoxiao lie in my arms.

"Sihai, I want to eat fresh fish, and I really want to drink some fresh fish soup. I don't usually like to eat fish, and I don't know what's wrong with me these past few days. I didn't eat anything last night either. I've been thinking about that one bite... I know it's cold now, and it's really hard for you to say this, but I don't know who else to talk to. Just consider this me venting?"

Seeing Wang Xiaoxiao's cautious demeanor and her increasingly gaunt face, I couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness.

My woman, it's bad enough that you're suffering here with me, but now that you're pregnant, you can't even eat a fish if you want.

If I can't even help her fulfill this request, then I really am a complete scumbag and a spineless coward.

I quickly patted Wang Xiaoxiao's long hair: "It's okay, what's so difficult about fish? Sea fish tastes too strong, girls don't like to eat them. How about this, the camp is pretty safe now, and those natives haven't come for a while. I guess they're hibernating somewhere because of the cold weather. I'll take Chen Jian out to get you a few fish in a bit, and we'll have fresh fish soup and grill a fresh fish for you tonight, okay?"

Hearing this, Wang Xiaoxiao couldn't help but swallow, and seeing her longing look made my heart ache even more.

“But isn’t it too dangerous to go out now? It’s snowing so heavily outside, and the clothes you’re wearing aren’t warm enough. Are you going to go wearing these wolf pelts? I think you shouldn’t go. Otherwise, Xiao Qiang and Xu Wei will worry, and I really won’t be able to explain it to them…”

Seeing Wang Xiaoxiao's cautious manner, I couldn't help but laugh and quickly pulled her into my arms.

"So what? You're my wife now, and you're carrying my child. What's so difficult about wanting to eat a fish? Let's go and come back quickly. It won't take long. Tonight, I'll make sure you get to eat this fish you've been longing for, okay?"

Wang Xiaoxiao probably really wanted to eat it, so when she heard what I said, she smiled and nodded.

"Then you should stay here and sleep well for a while. When you wake up, the fish soup will be ready, and we'll eat more so that you and the baby can be healthy, okay?"

Wang Xiaoxiao obediently lay down on the wooden bed. The room was warm and cozy with a stove burning inside.

I took off Wang Xiaoxiao's shoes and massaged her feet. Seeing that she was fast asleep, I then left.

Xiao Qiang stood at the door, probably having overheard my conversation with Wang Xiaoxiao. She looked at me, sighed, and then casually handed me the pelt of the liger we had gotten earlier.

"It will definitely be cold when we go out, so we should bring more warm clothes. When you go out with Chen Jian, be sure to build a campfire where you plan to look for fish. That way, you can warm up if you get cold. I'll ask Xu Wei to get a clay pot to fill with some hot soup for you. We can put it on the campfire so you can have a bite whenever you get hungry."

I know that Xiao Qiang is most worried about me, and during the time I've lived here, Xiao Qiang has gradually become more considerate, and even her previous spoiled princess temperament has gradually changed.

Seeing her progress like this, I'm honestly quite pleased.

But I also know that this is just a cruel twist of fate. If we were still in school, she would still be that proud white-collar worker, still able to do what she loves, and still able to dress beautifully every day.

I put my arm around Xiao Qiang's shoulder and breathed into her ear: "Don't worry, I can take care of myself. When we come back from fishing, you can take this opportunity to drink some fish soup to nourish your body. I can handle the rest myself. You guys should get some rest and don't stay up too late waiting for me."

Hearing my words, Xiao Qiang smiled and said, "I wasn't waiting for you. I was just thinking about that fish soup. You should come back soon, it's not safe tonight."

I nodded, whispered a few words to Xiao Qiang, and then took the wooden sticks we had found earlier, along with a thin rope, and followed Chen Jian with a bamboo basket to the freshwater stream where we had initially built our treehouse.