Finally, after two or three hours of hard work and laughter, the rice hulling work was successfully completed.

The rice grains, originally tightly wrapped in husks, seem to have undergone a magnificent transformation, turning into white rice.

Although the rice grains are slightly yellowish, each one is plump and round, just like carefully polished pearls.

Lu Fan and An Lan stood aside, looking at the hard-won pile of rice, their hearts filled with emotion.

Looking back on the days when I first came to the wilderness, I went through wind and rain and experienced all kinds of hardships.

Seeing these rice grains in person now fills me with joy; how could I not be incredibly excited?

Lu Fan stroked his chin, carefully estimating based on his past life experience, and said, "Teacher An, this rice, if we eat it sparingly, will only last the two of us for two days at most. But don't worry, there are still reserves in the ecological tank, so we have food for the time being, and we won't go hungry!"

After finishing with the rice, An Lan turned her attention to the leeches she was raising.

Her eyes sparkled with excitement as she said enthusiastically, "I should really start tinkering with my little darlings!"

As he spoke, he deftly took the leeches out of the container.

I placed it in clean water and rinsed it carefully.

After washing them clean, she quickly boiled a pot of water and then poured the leeches in without hesitation.

In an instant, the leeches in the hot water began to writhe and curl up wildly, and soon their originally gray-black bodies turned brown.

An Lan, quick-witted and agile, kept her eyes fixed on the pot and swiftly scooped them out with a slotted spoon, preparing to find a well-ventilated and bright place to dry them.

Lu Fan witnessed this series of actions from the side and felt a chill run down his spine.

Goosebumps erupted uncontrollably all over my body, as if countless tiny ants were crawling over me.

He forced a dry laugh, suppressing his discomfort, and said, "Teacher An, your actions are too 'appetizing,' I really can't handle it. I'd better go check on the crops in the fields!"

After saying that, he disappeared in a flash, as if his feet were oiled.

When Lu Fan arrived at the ecological tank, the sight before him made his eyes widen in surprise.

The potatoes that were planted earlier have fully matured, and the vines on them have long since dried up, turned yellow, and drooped limply.

The round, plump shapes of potatoes could already be faintly seen in the soil, like mischievous children eager to peek out and see the outside world.

Then look at the ginseng that was planted not long ago; it has sprouted tender green shoots, swaying gently in the breeze, as if it is waving and greeting him happily.

The rice planted last night, as if secretly blessed by nature, has already grown to the height of my calves.

The tender green rice ears swayed gently in the breeze, rustling softly, as if joyfully telling of the happiness of a bountiful harvest.

Lu Fan rubbed his hands together excitedly, his face beaming with an uncontrollable smile. He secretly calculated to himself, "At this incredible growth rate, I guess I'll be able to harvest another batch in just a few days! No matter how many seasons of rice it is, there are no old rules in my magical ecological tank!"

Without hesitation, he rolled up his sleeves, picked up a shovel, and carefully began digging potatoes.

As he dug, he hummed an off-key tune, looking like the happiest farmer in the world.

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"This terrarium is amazing! The food seems to be endless."

"Now our city has started supplying fruits and vegetables, and the prices aren't expensive."

"I haven't eaten this kind of fresh vegetables in many years. I bought a whole van full of them and will eat them in different ways."

"Our country is doing well now; we can make a fortune just by exporting grain."

"But why am I still so poor?"

Before long, he had harvested a whole basketful. He counted them roughly and wow, there were thirty or forty of them, and each one was the size of a fist, round and plump.

He picked out a few potatoes of good quality, cut them into small pieces with the dagger he carried, and then buried them back in the soil.

He muttered to himself, "It really proves the old saying, 'Sons beget grandsons, grandsons beget sons, and the lineage goes on and on!' The Ma family has produced such good comrades who serve the people like you. You are truly outstanding!"

After burying the potatoes, Lu Fan hummed a little tune and walked back with light steps, carrying the heavy basket.

From afar, he could see An Lan still intently tending to the leeches drying in the sun. He deliberately shouted at the top of his lungs, "Teacher An, I'm back! Come and see what treasures I brought!"

An Lan turned around and immediately saw the huge basket of potatoes. A look of surprise appeared on her face, and she exclaimed with delight, "So many! This is enough for us to eat for almost half a month. We're in for a treat!"

In the evening, Lu Fan hummed a cheerful tune as he showed off his culinary skills in front of the stove.

He skillfully rinsed the hard-won rice, put it in the pot to steam, and soon the aroma of rice wafted from the pot, making people's mouths water.

Next, he started preparing other ingredients, including stir-fried pork with chili peppers, cold seaweed salad, and fried potatoes.

An Lan helped out from the side, occasionally handing over some seasonings.

The two chatted and laughed, and the warm atmosphere made the simple wilderness cabin feel like a cozy home.

The stir-fried pork with chili peppers sizzled in the pan, filling the air with its aroma; the cold seaweed salad was carefully prepared by Anlan, making it refreshing and delicious; the fried potatoes were cut into even small pieces and rolled in the oil until they turned golden and crispy.

The food was served, and the two sat down, looking at the sumptuous dinner, their hearts filled with emotion.

Lu Fan picked up a piece of meat and put it into An Lan's bowl, saying happily, "After waiting for so long, we can finally eat a real meal. It feels just like being at home."

An Lan smiled and nodded, picking up a piece of meat and stuffing it into her mouth, agreeing, "Yes, it's such a blessing to be able to eat a meal like this in this wilderness."

Just as the two were enjoying their meal, a survival announcement suddenly came over the loudspeaker.

[Wilderness Survival Announcement]

[American athlete Andre did not trigger the 10,000x bonus]

[Premium Fishing Rod *0]

Hearing this announcement, Lu Fan laughed: "I'm speechless. Why announce something if no rebate has been triggered? This is just pure comedy."

Since the last challenge ended, we have frequently heard announcements from many contestants that they have not triggered the rebate.

An Lan also laughed out loud: "I seriously suspect that the system is doing this on purpose, specifically to mess with people's mentality."

It turns out that Andrei, a contestant from the United States, found a resource card and luckily obtained a fishing rod.

American viewers also saw the announcement, and their screens were filled with angry comments.

"The 10,000-fold return is gone. What's the use of this fishing rod now? Andrei is of no use to the country anymore!"

"Can we request a replacement player? If he continues like this, our country will fall behind in this survival competition!"

"There are no rebates and you keep announcing it every day? What a load of rubbish! Fuck you!!"

"Haha, all Americans are idiots, all Americans are idiots."