After breakfast was almost ready, Zhang Xiaotong was the first to get up and leave the shelter.
"Chen Fan, good morning! I didn't expect you to be up so early today after working so late last night."
"Your body looks really, really great!"
Zhang Xiaotong, still half-asleep, waved to Chen Fan, her words clearly carrying a hidden meaning.
It's obvious he didn't sleep well last night.
Because bamboo beds aren't particularly sturdy to begin with, and last night it creaked for a long time.
So she really didn't sleep well at all.
Adding to the physical reactions, it's fair to say I didn't sleep a wink all night.
"Haha...!! My physical fitness is indeed exceptionally good."
"That little bit of fatigue is nothing to me; I could handle even five or six times the hardship."
Chen Fan naturally understood Zhang Xiaotong's implied meaning and smiled in response.
Although he gave Feifei an injection last night, he didn't use all his medical skills.
If all of her medical skills were used, Feifei might not be able to handle it.
"You really aren't humble at all."
"Look what you've done to Fei Fei, she still hasn't gotten out of bed."
"Alright, alright, I'm not going to argue with you anymore. I'm going to wash up."
Zhang Xiaotong rolled her eyes at Chen Fan before going to wash up.
After knowing each other for so many days, the three of them gradually became more familiar with each other.
Therefore, it's perfectly acceptable to make such a harmless joke.
"Haha! Could this lady be interested in me too?"
Looking at Zhang Xiaotong's exquisite curves, Chen Fan's lips curled into a smile.
Although he now has Feifei.
But men, with such strong bodies, who wouldn't want to have women on both sides?
...
Half an hour later, breakfast was ready.
Liu Feifei then limped out of the shelter.
As soon as she stepped out of the shelter, she gave Chen Fan a big eye roll.
Now we're blaming this guy for not showing any mercy last night.
After a quick wash, the three of them began to eat breakfast.
"Feifei, are you alright? The way you were walking just now seemed a little off."
"And his complexion looked a little off..."
Zhang Xiaotong asked with a sly smile.
Although she knew better than anyone what had happened last night, she couldn't help but want to see Fei Fei's anxious expression.
"Xiaotong, please stop teasing me."
"You clearly know exactly what happened last night, yet you still ask this question."
"And Chen Fan, you scoundrel, what are you laughing at? I'm your girlfriend, and you're trying to kill me like this."
"Are you thinking of killing me and finding someone else?"
Liu Feifei gave Chen Fan a disdainful look, then said irritably.
Although I knew this guy had always been very strong in combat.
But last night's performance was far too vigorous...
I almost broke my back.
"Okay, okay, I won't laugh, I won't laugh."
"I don't have those kinds of thoughts, don't overthink it. Besides, I can't find a girlfriend as good as you!"
Chen Fan quickly backed down and nodded.
I had a very enjoyable breakfast.
Although Liu Feifei did seem a little angry.
But deep down, she's probably more comfortable than anyone else...
The three of them finished breakfast at 8:30 a.m.
"Chen Fan, what are we going to do today?"
"Should we continue to that stream to filter the iron powder?"
After finishing breakfast, Zhang Xiaotong asked seriously.
You can joke around when you want to, but you also have to be serious when you want to.
Yesterday's filtered iron powder was only a tiny amount; I estimate that after calcination, it won't be enough to forge any tools.
So we'll definitely have to continue filtering and collecting iron today...
"Well, let's go this afternoon!"
"The main task this morning was to properly tan that bear skin."
"The temperature on the island is gradually decreasing, and it already feels a bit cold at night. Especially after a while, the temperature will drop even lower."
"That bearskin became extremely important to us!"
After a moment's thought, Chen Fan spoke decisively.
There's no rush to forge ironware; we can take our time.
However, tanning the bear skin is the most urgent task.
With that bearskin, Zhang Xiaotong and Liu Feifei would feel much warmer when they slept at night.
No need to rely solely on your own body temperature anymore...
"Okay, then just tell me what you need me to do."
"Feifei seems a bit out of sorts today, so let him get some rest."
"But I also have to remind you, don't be so impulsive next time. Although Feifei has a good constitution, she can't withstand your recklessness."
After Zhang Xiaotong nodded seriously, she rolled her eyes at Chen Fan and said...
"Okay, okay, I understand!"
"I just couldn't resist when the mood struck me."
"I'll try to control my strength next time."
Chen Fan nodded with a smile.
Next, they began tanning the bear skin.
The first step is to soak the bear skin in alkaline water.
This soaking process makes the bear hide softer and also washes away excess oil and impurities from the surface.
This soaking process will likely take several hours!
Then, after taking it out, it needs to be washed several times with clean water.
Next comes another soaking in alkaline water.
After repeating this process three times, you can fix the bear skin onto the frame and let it dry.
After drying, the bear skin undergoes hand tanning to make it softer.
...
Chen Fan originally planned to complete the first soaking and washing this morning.
But as they worked on it, it got to 5 p.m.
Going out again is no longer a realistic option.
I reckon night will have fallen before we even reach the stream.
Therefore, the matter of filtering iron powder today can only be temporarily put on hold!
night……
The three returned to the shelter.
The temperature tonight is a bit lower than yesterday.
"Wow! What's going on? The temperature has dropped so much tonight!"
"Could this be a sign that it's going to rain?"
Liu Feifei said, her voice trembling slightly.
Although it was a bit chilly at night a few days ago, it didn't feel this cold.
But the temperature tonight seemed to drop suddenly.
"Yes! It suddenly got so cold."
"And the wind is really strong tonight."
Zhang Xiaotong nodded as well.
Chen Fan, who was standing to the side, also looked rather unpleasant.
Because in the evening, many flying ants appeared near the campfire.
The appearance of these ants is usually a sign that rain is imminent.
In addition, the wind was so strong, and the temperature dropped so suddenly.
It might really rain tonight...
It might rain tonight!
"You all stay in the shelter for a while. I'll go make a simple stove and move the fire inside."
After Chen Fan finished speaking, he immediately left the shelter.
If it rains at night, the fire must be moved inside the shelter.
That way it won't be extinguished.
If the fire goes out by accident, the surrounding air is so humid that it will probably be difficult to start a fire for several days.
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