When we got back to the shelter, it wasn't too late yet; the sun was just beginning to set.
"Chen Fan, I'll go and do some simple processing on these fish, then I'll make dinner for us." Picking up the fish, Liu Feifei prepared to butcher the small ones.
"Okay, be careful, watch out for the bushes around you!"
"After cleaning and gutting the fish, set up the fish trap."
"I'll go around and see if I can find any mosquito repellent."
After Chen Fan finished speaking, he took his entrenching tool and went back into the dense jungle.
Because this campsite is close to a water source, and with the campfire at night attracting insects, there will definitely be a lot of mosquitoes.
Therefore, it is very necessary to find some plants that can repel mosquitoes...
After all, he didn't want to receive a dozen red envelopes from Mosquito Brother late at night!
It was still early, and night was expected to fall in about an hour, so there was still plenty of time.
...
Not long after entering the jungle, Chen Fan discovered a small evergreen tree.
The slender leaves are somewhat similar to willow leaves, but larger.
This small tree is a fragrant tree, belonging to the genus Litsea in the family Lauraceae, and its leaves and branches have a special fragrance.
The special fragrance emitted when it burns has a very good mosquito-repelling effect.
You can also apply it to your body to prevent mosquito bites!
"Luckily, we found the fragrant leaves so quickly!"
This discovery made Chen Fan very happy.
In fact, such a vast and boundless desert island is rich in flora and fauna.
With enough knowledge, you can find any material you want.
Chen Fan immediately collected a large handful, which he could then use to make mosquito coils when he got back!
As for candles, it seems we'll have to wait a while longer to get the raw materials.
A dozen minutes later, Chen Fan had returned to the camp.
Then I started making mosquito coils.
The principle behind its production is actually very, very simple.
First, grind the charcoal that has not been completely burned into charcoal dust, then crush the fragrant flower leaves and mix them together with the charcoal dust.
Finally, roll them into thin strips similar to mosquito coils!
This way, the burning speed won't be very fast, and the fragrance released by burning fragrant leaves is very effective at repelling mosquitoes.
If we could find some resin, we could greatly control the burning speed of the candle.
However, since we couldn't find it just now, we had to give up!
A few minutes later, Liu Feifei returned with the cleaned fish.
Larger fish can be grilled using a charcoal grilling method!
Smaller fish can be directly boiled into fish soup.
...
As night slowly fell, Chen Fan had already made twenty mosquito coils.
If you consume three sticks in one night, it should last for about a week.
"Chen Fan, come and eat something! Try my cooking."
"Today I'm using the coarse salt we refined."
Liu Feifei's dinner was also ready.
"good!"
Chen Fan nodded and began to eat.
"Huh?! This tastes so bitter!"
"Indeed, your choice of salt was a very wise one."
After taking a bite of the grilled fish, Liu Feifei's face showed a look of disgust.
I originally thought that salt would taste similar to table salt, except that it contains more impurities.
Unexpectedly, it tasted so bitter, completely unlike the flavor of salt.
"Haha! This is what sea salt that hasn't been refined multiple times tastes like."
"I'll purify it a few more times when I have time in a couple of days."
"The taste might be slightly better then..."
Looking at Liu Feifei sticking out her tongue, Chen Fan smiled and said.
However, there are no professional equipment or personnel on the deserted island, so even after multiple purifications, the bitter taste cannot be completely eliminated.
It's just slightly better compared to others.
"Mmm!" Liu Feifei nodded.
The two of them quickly finished eating all the fish.
My stomach is full and warm.
Even after eating and drinking my fill, I always feel like something is missing in my stomach.
"Chen Fan, I'm starting to miss rice and noodles!"
"Although this meat can fill you up, I feel like I'll get tired of it if I eat it for too long."
"And I'm not used to not eating staple foods..."
Sitting by the fire, Liu Feifei spoke to Chen Fan.
Actually, it's not just that we're not used to it, but that we can't accept it physiologically either.
Because the rice and noodles we eat regularly are important sources of carbohydrates, which are essential nutrients for the human body.
If you only supplement with protein and not carbohydrates, your body will eventually suffer.
"Yes, you're right. You can get tired of eating meat after a long time."
"We'll go find some carbohydrate-rich foods tomorrow."
Chen Fan nodded seriously, prioritizing the task of finding carbohydrates.
In fact, there are plenty of foods rich in carbohydrates on such deserted islands.
For example, sago palm, cassava, wild yam, kudzu root, etc.!
Basically, most edible root vegetables are rich in carbohydrates.
The core of banana plants and palm trees contain carbohydrates, but in much less than those found in root and stem plants.
Night fell completely, and darkness enveloped the entire island.
Fortunately, the campfire in front of the shelter provided them with warmth and light!
Buzzing!
The presence of the fire also attracted a lot of mosquitoes.
While the two were chatting, Liu Feifei kept scratching her neck.
"What's the matter?"
Chen Fan asked.
"My neck is so itchy! It feels like I was bitten by a mosquito." Liu Feifei scratched vigorously.
Areas near water sources have this drawback.
There will be a lot of mosquitoes!
But there's nothing we can do about it; convenience comes with its own drawbacks.
"Let's go inside! Let's light some mosquito coils inside the shelter; things will be better then."
After Chen Fan finished speaking, he went into the shelter.
Then he took out a mosquito coil and lit it.
A faint, pleasant fragrance instantly filled the small shelter!
"Wow!! This smells so good! It's like a high-end perfume."
After smelling the fragrance in the room, Liu Feifei said excitedly.
"Yes, the scent of the fragrant leaves is indeed very pleasant."
"Moreover, after these leaves are crushed, the juice inside can be applied to the skin to prevent mosquito bites."
"Come on, give it a try!"
Chen Fan nodded, then handed a few remaining cantaloupe leaves to Liu Feifei.
Liu Feifei quickly crushed the leaves and applied the juice to her body.
Although the lush green leaves looked rather unappealing, she would gladly accept them if they could repel mosquitoes.
The itching in the anus after being bitten by mosquitoes is extremely uncomfortable.
"Chen Fan, shall we sleep in sleeping bags together tonight?"
Liu Feifei suddenly spoke up.
Although I slept soundly for the first two nights, I felt very guilty.
She knew that Chen Fan must be very uncomfortable sleeping on the hard floor.
She felt incredibly guilty because she did the least amount of work each day and didn't have much professional knowledge, yet she received the best treatment.
If it's about distribution according to work, Chen Fan should be enjoying this kind of treatment!
"Forget it, I'm physically strong, it's nothing."
"Besides, this sleeping bag is too small. Even if we are both relatively thin, we probably won't be able to squeeze in."
Chen Fan smiled and shook his head.
He really doesn't have many requirements when it comes to sleeping!
"I have a way..."
Liu Feifei smiled.
Then he took out a machete and cut the sleeping bag open.
In this way, the sleeping bag becomes a soft bed sheet, more than enough for two people to sleep in.
"Hehe~ Isn't that good enough?"
"This way, we can both sleep on top of our sleeping bags. It's not cold at night anyway, so we don't need to cover ourselves with anything!"
After doing all this, Liu Feifei smiled happily at Chen Fan.
Teammates should share both good times and bad.
"Alright then!!"
Chen Fan could only smile and nod.
If he refuses, Liu Feifei will probably feel even more guilty...
“However…” Liu Feifei seemed to remember something, and hesitated before speaking.
"But what?" Chen Fan pressed.
"But... you have to behave yourself tonight, no touching me!" Liu Feifei stared at Chen Fan, and her face flushed red after she said this.
Because in this way, the two of them would truly be sleeping in the same bed tonight.
"Uh... don't worry! I'll just rub against it, I won't go in." Chen Fan grinned and joked.
"Hmph! How annoying, I can't even get close to you."
Liu Feifei said, pretending to be angry.
Actually, she was just giving him a reminder. After spending three and a half days with him, she knew that Chen Fan was a gentleman.
I disdain taking advantage of others in their vulnerable state...
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