But they had no time to admire the scenery; their minds were set on the spices, and they began searching again.

An Lan spotted a plant with broad leaves next to a rock. She crouched down, sniffed it carefully, and exclaimed with delight, "Lu Fan, come and see! This looks like lemongrass!"

Lu Fan ran over, bent down and smelled it. Sure enough, there was a refreshing lemon scent: "It smells good, but why is there no lemon?" His face was full of doubt.

"But there's no wife in the wife cake," An Lan joked with a smile, her eyes crinkling like crescent moons.

"Oh, this."

Lu Fan was stunned for a moment, then thought about it and realized it made sense. He couldn't help but laugh, and his laughter echoed on the mountaintop.

Then they picked some lemongrass, and their baskets gradually filled up, becoming heavy.

"That's about enough, it's too hot." Lu Fan wiped the large beads of sweat from his forehead and said, glancing at An Lan from time to time with a look full of heartache.

He himself wasn't tired, but he felt bad seeing An Lan panting for breath and worried that she was also suffering.

"Alright, let's go back then. I can't wait to try these new spices. Tonight, I'll let you taste my 'Spice Magic Feast'."

An Lan said with a smile, her eyes sparkling with anticipation and excitement.

[Wilderness Survival Announcement]

Chinese contestant Lu Fan triggers a 10,000-fold return.

Chinese athlete An Lan triggers a 10,000-fold return.

【Peppermint 14*】

【Perilla frutescens 6*】

...

Live broadcast room.

"Wow, this is the first time I've seen Lu Fan, the god of wealth, give away so little in rebates."

Spices are small in size but have a strong flavor.

"You still think it's not enough? Even if there were more, you wouldn't get a chance to eat it."

"Sigh, I'll say it again: don't say anything that's detrimental to unity."

The two returned along the same route, chatting and laughing as they shared the fruits of their exploration.

Lu Fan vividly described how the forest animals would be attracted if these spices were used to make delicious food.

An Lan responded with a smile, imagining those scenes and unable to stop giggling.

Back at the shelter, Anlan immediately went into the kitchen and began preparing dinner.

She washed the mint leaves with practiced ease and brewed two cups of mint tea. The tender green mint leaves unfurled in the water, releasing a refreshing aroma.

I also made a unique grilled fish with perilla and lemongrass. The purple of the perilla and the emerald green of the lemongrass complemented each other like a beautiful painting.

I also made a plate of mint salad. The refreshing mint paired with the tender vegetables looked so appetizing.

Finally, I roasted a few pieces of meat with thyme. The meat sizzled on the fire, emitting an enticing aroma. The unique fragrance of thyme blended into the meat, making my mouth water.

Lu Fan helped out from the side, handing over seasonings and plates.

His eyes kept glancing at An Lan, and he couldn't help but show a fanatical expression on his face, with the corners of his mouth slightly upturned, as if he were watching a wonderful performance.

Soon, the table was filled with a sumptuous feast, its aroma filling the entire shelter.

"Come, try my cooking and see how well these new spices are combined."

An Lan smiled as she spoke, her eyes filled with a mixture of anticipation and nervousness, as if she were waiting for the results of an important exam.

Lu Fan picked up his chopsticks, took a piece of fish and put it in his mouth. His eyes lit up instantly, like twinkling stars in the night sky.

"Wow, this is so delicious! The flavor of the perilla and lemongrass is absolutely amazing. The fish is tender and juicy with no fishy smell at all. I feel like I could eat ten fish!"

He took another bite of the mint salad and grilled meat, praising it highly: "The mint is refreshing and delicious, and the grilled meat is incredibly fragrant. Today's meal is simply heavenly; I feel like I've arrived in a culinary paradise!"

Live broadcast room.

"Wow, it looks so delicious! My mouth is watering. I can almost smell the aroma through the screen."

"I feel that Lu Fan's acting skills are too exaggerated."

"Where's the exaggeration? This level has remained consistent for so many years, okay? Over these years, have you seen any improvement? Have you looked for your own problems?"

"Who said his acting was bad? His acting is superb! He could easily star in Midnight Diner, and he might even win Best Actor."

I agree with that.

"Believe it or not, if An Lan cooked a plate of grass for the great god Lu Fan, he would say that the grass had no (strawberry) flavor."

"My beloved Lu Fan has become a simp."

The two ate and chatted, enjoying this warm moment.

Sunlight streamed through the window and fell on the dining table, casting a golden glow on their figures.

After dinner, Lu Fan and An Lan sat in the courtyard, drinking mint tea and looking at the stars in the sky.

The stars twinkled, as if winking at them, and a gentle breeze brought a touch of coolness, as if the whole world was immersed in this beautiful night.

As night fell, Lu Fan lay lazily in a chair, the campfire crackling beside him, its warm yellow flames flickering. He casually turned his head slightly, his gaze secretly falling on An Lan.

The firelight acted like a gentle filter, shining on An Lan's face and outlining her delicate features.

In that instant, the unique feminine grace and fortitude of a woman blended wonderfully within her, making Lu Fan unable to look away.

"Thump thump".

Lu Fan felt his heart was about to burst out of his chest, pounding even harder. He swallowed nervously, mustered his courage, and said in a slightly trembling voice, "The moonlight is so beautiful tonight."

The sound was so faint that it seemed as if a gust of wind could dissipate it.

An Lan subconsciously raised her head, her gaze searching the night sky. The stars twinkled and shone brightly, but the bright moon was nowhere to be seen.

She looked puzzled, her brow furrowed slightly, and asked, "Where did the moon come from?"

Lu Fan froze instantly, his smile stuck on his face, his mind went blank, and his anticipation was instantly replaced by embarrassment.

He inwardly groaned, wishing he could disappear into a crack in the ground.

At that moment, the live stream chat exploded.

"Hahaha"

The screen was filled with a barrage of comments, one after another smiling emoji, seemingly mercilessly mocking this embarrassing scene.

Is there anything more embarrassing than this?

"My God, the person with low self-esteem has cracked."

“I said the same thing last time, and the goddess said you were a good person.”

"I'm laughing so hard I'm dying in bed."

Zhao Hangjun, sitting in front of the screen, couldn't help but laugh out loud when he saw this scene.

He shook his head and sighed, "These young people nowadays, they can't seem to escape the topic of love and romance. Unlike us when we were young, we were bold enough to express our feelings, and what did it matter if we got rejected?"

He paused, picked up his water glass, took a sip to moisten his throat, and continued, "When I was young, I met a very beautiful girl. I bravely confessed my feelings to her, but she rejected me. I wasn't sad at all. I still wished her happiness. 32 years have passed, and I have never thought of her."

Wang Tao sat to the side, listening quietly, his expression somewhat complicated. He seemed hesitant to speak, but in the end, he just silently complained to himself, "This table is really something."

In the live stream, the chat was scrolling wildly once again.

"I thought he had let it go, but he brought up 32 years."

"I can't forget the goddess who sat in front of me when I was in school."

"Hehe, my first love is now my mistress, who can beat me?"

"I still remember my first love. She had a father who was a gambler, a paralyzed mother, a younger brother who was still in school, and she was broken. I felt sorry for her and often went to her place to wash her feet."

"Upstairs, which technician number? As everyone knows, I have a friend..."

Seeing Lu Fan's embarrassed and helpless look, An Lan couldn't help but burst out laughing.

The crisp laughter was like a string of silver bells, echoing in the night sky.

Lu Fan blushed deeply with embarrassment and quickly turned his head away, trying to hide his awkwardness. He stammered, "Haha, I misspoke, the stars are quite bright... haha, very angular haha."

The laughter was filled with embarrassment and awkwardness.

An Lan stopped smiling, looked intently into Lu Fan's eyes, her gaze gentle yet firm, a faint smile on her lips, and said softly, "The moonlight is indeed beautiful tonight, and the wind is very gentle."