A few days later.
Xiaomeng and Qin Xiaoxuan seem to have gradually emerged from the shadow of that terrible experience and nightmare.
Wang Fan was leading them in working in the area where vegetables and fruits were being grown.
Sweat streamed down their faces, but each of them wore a satisfied smile.
Suddenly, Xiaomeng exclaimed, "Brother, come quick! This cabbage is huge!"
Wang Fan rushed over upon hearing the noise and couldn't help but marvel at the enormous cabbage.
"It's really huge, a rare sight indeed."
Qin Xiaoxuan excitedly exclaimed, "There are so many big radishes here, each one thick and long!"
The three of them picked the fruit with great enthusiasm, and soon their baskets were full.
After all the vegetables and fruits were harvested, they were all replanted.
Just then, Xiaomeng made a suggestion while looking at the harvested ingredients.
"Brother! Sister Xiaoxuan! Let's have hot pot!"
Wang Fan and Qin Xiaoxuan exchanged a glance and readily agreed.
Back in the kitchen, they busied themselves preparing.
Wang Fan was in charge of preparing the ingredients, while Xiao Meng and Qin Xiaoxuan helped wash the vegetables.
Soon, the hot pot broth began to bubble and boil, emitting an enticing aroma.
Wang Fan first put the sliced meat into the pot, and the meat slices quickly changed color in the boiling soup.
He gently stirred the food a few times with his chopsticks, then picked up a slice and put it in Xiaomeng's bowl, saying with a smile, "Xiaomeng, try this slice, it must be very tender."
Xiao Meng happily put the slice of meat into her mouth, exhaling and praising, "Wow, it's so delicious, brother!"
Seeing this, Qin Xiaoxuan deliberately pouted and pretended to be angry.
"Hmph, Wang Fan, why did you only give some to Xiao Meng and not to me? I want some too!"
Wang Fan quickly smiled and apologized.
"Oh, Xiaoxuan, don't be angry, I'll get you some right away." With that, he picked up a large piece of meat and put it into Qin Xiaoxuan's bowl.
Qin Xiaoxuan smiled with satisfaction and put the meat in her mouth.
Just then, she saw Xiao Meng put another piece of food on Wang Fan's plate, with a sweet smile on her face.
"Brother, eat more! These are cabbages I grew!"
Not to be outdone, Qin Xiaoxuan picked up a piece of radish and put it into Wang Fan's bowl.
"Wang Fan, you should try the radishes I grew."
Looking at the bowl full of food, Wang Fan felt a surge of warmth in his heart.
"You guys, don't just put food on my plate, eat some more yourselves too."
After the three of them had eaten and drunk their fill, they went to the deck to start fishing.
The sunlight shone on the sea, making it sparkle.
Wang Fan skillfully baited the hook and cast the fishing line into the sea.
Xiao Meng and Qin Xiaoxuan stared at the sea with anticipation.
A moment later, Xiaomeng's fishing rod stirred, and she excitedly shouted, "I think I caught a fish!"
Wang Fan rushed over to help, and together they pulled the fish up.
"Wow, it's a huge grouper!" Qin Xiaoxuan exclaimed.
Xiao Meng smiled happily, her face beaming with a sense of accomplishment.
Just then, Wang Fan's fishing rod suddenly dipped, and he exclaimed excitedly, "Looks like I've caught something here too!"
With everyone working together, they pulled up another plump tuna.
Immediately afterwards, Qin Xiaoxuan exclaimed in surprise, "Oh my, my fishing rod is moving too!"
But when they pulled it up, it turned out to be a tiny fish.
Qin Xiaoxuan pouted and said coquettishly, "Hmph, how come I'm the only one who caught such a small one? That's not fair."
Wang Fan and Xiao Meng couldn't help but laugh.
Wang Fan smiled and comforted Qin Xiaoxuan: "Xiaoxuan, don't worry, maybe the next one will be a big fish."
Xiao Meng chimed in, "That's right, Sister Xiaoxuan, this is just the beginning."
Qin Xiaoxuan snorted: "Alright then, I'll wait a little longer."
Just as Qin Xiaoxuan finished speaking, Wang Fan and Xiao Meng made another move. Working together, they pulled up two more big fish.
Qin Xiaoxuan's eyes widened, and she said with a mixture of envy and anxiety, "Wow, you guys are so lucky! Why haven't I gotten one yet?"
Wang Fan smiled and encouraged her, "Don't rush, Xiaoxuan, be patient."
Xiao Meng nodded in agreement: "Sister Xiaoxuan, maybe your big fish is coming soon."
Qin Xiaoxuan took a deep breath, rallied her spirits, and stared intently at her fishing rod.
Suddenly, the fishing rod dipped sharply, and Qin Xiaoxuan shouted excitedly, "I caught one! This time it must be a big fish!"
Wang Fan and Xiao Meng rushed over to help, and it took them a lot of effort to pull the "fish" up.
Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a large piece of wood shaped like a fish.
Qin Xiaoxuan looked disappointed: "Oh dear, how could it be a block of wood!"
Wang Fan smiled and comforted him, "Don't be discouraged, maybe the real big fish is just around the corner."
Xiaomeng also said, "Yes, Sister Xiaoxuan, this means good luck is coming soon."
Qin Xiaoxuan retorted defiantly, "Hmph, I don't believe it! I'm not fishing anymore!"
After saying that, she sat down angrily to the side, crossed her arms, and watched Xiaomeng and Wang Fan continue fishing.
Wang Fan and Xiao Meng exchanged a helpless glance and continued to focus on the sea.
Before long, they caught several more fish and cheered excitedly.
Looking at their haul, Qin Xiaoxuan felt increasingly uneasy.
Just then, Qin Xiaoxuan saw a raft in the distance.
She stood up in surprise and pointed in that direction, shouting, "Look, there's a raft over there!"
Wang Fan and Xiao Meng looked in the direction she was pointing and found a small black dot in the distance.
Wang Fan quickly took out a telescope from his system backpack and began to observe carefully.
"There's another person on that raft!" Wang Fan exclaimed.
Xiao Meng and Qin Xiaoxuan both tensed up instantly.
Xiao Meng asked worriedly, "Brother, could he be a bad guy?"
Qin Xiaoxuan echoed.
"Yes, if they're like those three from last time and have some bad intentions, we'll be in danger."
Wang Fan remained silent for a moment, then carefully observed the area through the binoculars.
"That person looks very weak and isn't in good condition," Wang Fan said, putting down his binoculars.
Xiao Meng bit her lip: "Brother, should we save her or not? What if she becomes a problem after we save her..."
Qin Xiaoxuan hesitated for a moment: "Why don't we save them? We can't just stand by and watch them die."
Wang Fan hesitated for a while before finally making up his mind.
"Help! Get ready to move closer, but everyone be careful."
They cautiously approached the raft. The man looked very weak and cried out in a hoarse voice, "Save me, please!"
Wang Fan threw the rope over so she could tie it around herself, and then everyone pulled him onto the boat together.
The man fainted as soon as he boarded the ship.
When they got a closer look at the person's face, they were all stunned.
"It's a woman! And a beautiful woman at that!"
Xiao Meng hid behind Wang Fan in fright: "Brother, he's not dead, is he?"
Qin Xiaoxuan also looked nervous: "What should we do?"
Wang Fan composed himself and said, "Don't panic, let me check if she's breathing and has a pulse."
After checking him over, Wang Fan breathed a sigh of relief: "He's still breathing, but he's too weak and has fainted."
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