Chapter 14
"Hey, Ying Zhao, you're so busy. Every time I see you, you're in a hurry!"
When Ying Zhao went out to replenish the materials she had used up, someone across from her greeted her with a smile. She nodded, "Yes, I'm researching underwear."
"Hey!" The man opened his eyes wide and turned away evasively, "Research... research that." He paused before looking at Ying Zhao again, complaining as if he was a little frightened, "How can you say such a thing publicly like this, it's not good..." His cheeks turned a little red.
Ying Zhao was stunned. Looking across at the other person, she suddenly thought of her past self. She had always felt that underwear, menstruation... were shameful things, things she shouldn't talk about with others. When she did, she couldn't address them by name, but had to use a nickname. She couldn't trace where these feelings came from, but they had been ingrained in her mind as she grew up.
It is obviously a normal item, but it seems like something shameful and taboo.
Definitions that could be misunderstood or imagined by others were imposed on her belongings. She had always been law-abiding, but had to endure the price of others breaking the rules.
But ever since she boarded the spaceship and was with Wanda and the others, her thoughts had subtly changed. When Wanda mentioned the underwear project to her earlier, she was actually stunned for a second, but Wanda's natural expression and casual words made her forget all those messy thoughts.
Underwear and menstruation became normal things, and she could talk about them as naturally as if they were coats. It felt good and she liked it very much.
Ying Zhao looked at the girl opposite him, not intending to say anything else, but just smiled, "There's nothing wrong with that. How can you research better underwear without even telling me the name?"
There is no need for excessive explanation. Thoughts that are difficult to change with words can be subtly influenced by the environment. Isn't that the case with her?
As Wan Di was drawing, a head popped out from the door. Yao Si blinked his bright eyes and looked over with a smile, "Wan Di, I found something great!"
"What?" Wan Di propped up her chin and looked at Yao Si. His expression was so cute that she laughed. "You didn't catch any small animals?"
Yao Si walked in sideways like a crab, "How clever! But there is a little difference, I found this - bird eggs!" Yao Si didn't keep the secret, and took out the eggs before he finished speaking.
Yao Si held the egg carefully in the palm of her hand, and looked at Wan Di with some worry, "But Wan Di, do you think I should keep this egg or eat it?" This question has been bothering Yao Si all the way. At first, she was determined to choose to eat it, but when she held it in her hand, thinking about the little life hatching inside, she felt reluctant to do so.
Wan Di looked at Dan and then at Yao Si, "If you're really confused, just flip a coin."
"But I don't have any coins." Yao Si said pitifully, and tried again, "How about you come up with an idea for me? I really can't figure it out."
Wandi said as she put away her scraps of paper, "Let's cook it and eat it. Everyone's been working hard these past few days, so it's time to replenish our bodies."
"Oh..." Yao Si was surprised. "Really...are you really going to cook it like this?" she asked unconvincedly, watching Wan Di's expression. She was genuinely surprised; she hadn't expected Wan Di to so casually state the options, and they made perfect sense. Her mind had already reflexively begun imagining what it would look like when it was cooked. However, the thin eggshell felt pleasantly cool against her palm. And since she had picked the egg herself, she didn't even know what animal it came from.
He was also worried that if he kept pestering people for a decision and they actually did it and then refused to agree, it would feel very impolite. Yao Si's voice eventually faded away into lip language, accompanied by a slightly awkward smile.
Won't Wandi be angry?
Yao Si's heart was a little apprehensive. Wan Di had a lot of things to do every day, and they were all important matters concerning their survival and future. Wouldn't it be disruptive if he did this?
Just as he was about to apologize and leave, Wandi stood up and walked towards him with a smile. "Can't bear to part with it? Isn't that the answer? Take good care of it."
"Hey? Good!" Yao Si's smile immediately returned, and he asked with concern, "Are you going out?"
Wandi nodded, "I'm going to take a shower, do you want to join me?"
"Yes, yes, let's go. Wait for me to put the eggs down and then we'll go together!" Yao Si ran out in a hurry to put her eggs down.
On the way, I saw Ji Wenxue from afar. Her eyes widened and she ran over. "Hey? Where are you guys going? Did I forget about some group activity? A meeting or land reclamation?"
"Go take a shower." Evening replied, "Want to join us?"
"Of course, of course, let's go! At that time, I was thinking that the water in the lake over there was very clear, and it felt so comfortable to feel the coolness on my skin. I didn't expect that we could go there right away!" Ji Wenxue seemed particularly excited, because they had been running around these days, and this place was still unfamiliar. Everyone listened to Wandi's words and didn't go too far away. Taking a bath became a luxury for them.
In the end, they kept asking questions as they walked, and Jiang Zouwei and Ying Zhao also joined in.
"Hey? Sister Wandi, but this is the way to the lake, right?" Ji Wenxue looked at the surrounding scene and said. Seeing that no one was talking, she began to doubt herself. "Did I remember it wrong?"
"Let's not go to the lake, let's go to the hot spring." Wan Di said and glanced at Jiang Zouwei. She and Jiang Zouwei had discovered it together when they were looking for something else before.
"Wow, hot springs!" Yao Si took a step forward. "There's actually such a great place here? I used to love hot springs!"
"Me too, me too. I remember before..." Ji Wenxue immediately went over to chat.
Ying Zhao didn't join the discussion. She was still thinking about her unfinished experiments and didn't seem to care where she was going. She muttered to herself, "Hot springs, I wonder if there will be any more novel materials around."
"Auntie Lan and Wen Xue have already tested it, and we just need to improve the rough draft." Although Jiang Zouwei was busy with other things, she was always very careful and followed the subtle progress.
Wan Di: "After you have saved some seeds, start planting and use one-third of them first." The weather here has not changed much yet, so it is better to try planting them while the weather is good.
Wandi had also observed this before. The land here was actually quite fertile, ideal for growing crops. However, the fertility seemed a bit excessive, making it seem strange. How could this deserted land be so fertile? What kind of fertilizer could it be? The surrounding vegetation clearly couldn't provide the necessary fertilizer.
But Wandi tried to dig up the soil to examine it, but couldn't find anything unusual. She could only plant it and deal with it later if the problem arose.
We talked and laughed all the way, and the closer we walked, the more we could hear the sound of water. The clear and warm hot spring was nestled among flowers and plants, surrounded by dense woods, and the stones piled around it exuded a casual and natural beauty.
Everyone eagerly jumped in, the warm water gently rippling across their skin as they moved. The perfectly warm pool instantly washed away any fatigue.
"It's so comfortable!" Ji Wenxue sighed in a dragging voice.
"I'm alive." Yao Si closed his eyes and quickly opened them again, looking regretful and saying, "Oh, it's over!"
"What's wrong?" everyone asked with concern.
"We were just busy chatting. We should have caught that chicken and roasted it over here!"
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"Yao Si, don't say it out loud if you regret it. You've been holding it in your heart, and now I want to eat it too!" Ji Wenxue had been enjoying herself leaning against the stone, but after hearing what Yao Si said, she couldn't help but swallow her saliva with nostalgia. "Or maybe I should have just picked a few fruits."
At this moment, the gurgling sound was very obvious in the quiet moment.
Ying Zhao felt everyone's gazes and her cheeks flushed. She was completely absorbed in the experiment, having only eaten a small meal at noon and skipped dinner altogether.
"Ten o'clock direction, Wenxue and Yao Si go."
After Wan Di spoke, Ji Wenxue and Yao Si jumped out of the water, put on their clothes with full energy, and said as they ran, "Then let's go!"
"Are they okay with just the two of them?" Ying Zhao asked worriedly, then looked up at the sky. "It's so dark now."
"It's okay. I've been there before, and with Wen Xue here, I'll probably be back soon." Wan Di replied lazily, her posture unchanged. Seeing Ying Zhao was about to stand up anxiously, she added, "Just lie down and rest. If everyone else goes to help, it will only make things more chaotic."
Ying Zhao nodded and continued to lie down. She understood Wan Di's meaning. Despite her better medical skills, she was relatively weak and had no outdoor experience. Her two younger sisters were much better than her in this aspect.
As Wandi said, Yao Si and Ji Wenxue came back soon, one carrying a chicken and the other holding some fruit.
"Here we go! We caught a really fat chicken! The meat must be delicious! I'll prepare it and roast it. Sisters, enjoy!!" Ji Wenxue announced excitedly, her hands already moving swiftly. "Someone over there in the lake has just prepared the fur and internal organs, so you won't feel uncomfortable soaking in it. It'll be ready soon."
"I just washed the fruits and tasted a few. They are very juicy and sweet. Do you want to eat some first?" Yao Si said as he tossed the fruits around like an acrobat and ate one.
After a while, the aroma of roasted chicken wafted around. Ji Wenxue's cooking skills had never failed, and everyone ate it while it was hot with a smile.
After a satisfying meal and a refreshing refreshment, we looked up to see a sky devoid of light pollution, dotted with twinkling stars. The gentle evening breeze blew our clothes up and down. After we had finished eating and using our belongings, we all headed home, smiling as we did.
Ji Wenxue received the news before going to bed. She looked forward to planting the seeds in the soil tomorrow and imagined how the seeds would grow.
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