Chapter 222 You Talk in Your Sleep
The Monkey King carefully picked up a piece of rabbit meat, put it in his mouth, and took a bite.
Its eyes widened instantly, then it squeaked a few times as if to say "It's so delicious," and then it began to wolf down the food.
The little monkeys were not to be outdone, and they all crowded around to grab the food.
"It seems your cooking suits their tastes very well," An Lan said with a smile.
"Of course! My skills are so good, even monkeys can't resist them," Lu Fan said proudly.
After finishing the rabbit, the Monkey King let out a burp, patted his round belly, and then walked up to Lu Fan and An Lan.
It chattered away to express its gratitude, and Lu Fan gave it some dried chilies, salt, and spices.
"You should have seen how to use this just now, I'm giving it to you now."
The Monkey King's eyes lit up instantly when it saw the spices in Lu Fan's hand; it knew this was the secret to delicious roasted meat.
Finally, the Monkey King waved to the two of them before leading his little monkeys away, satisfied.
"This monkey king is quite polite," Lu Fan said, watching the monkey king's departing figure.
"Yes, they are really smart."
Anlan said, "Maybe we can cooperate with them in the future."
After packing their things, the two sat back down by the campfire.
"Speaking of which, today's events are truly outrageous. I found a down jacket in an egg, and now I've received a pineapple from a monkey, and even treated the monkey to roasted rabbit," Lu Fan said with a laugh.
"This wilderness survival experience is truly full of surprises and unexpected events."
An Lan said, "But this kind of life is quite interesting."
"Yes, it's much more interesting than I imagined."
Lu Fan said, "I thought life would be very difficult, but I didn't expect to meet you. Suddenly, life has become quite enjoyable."
An Lan blushed slightly upon hearing this, "You only know how to say nice things."
"I'm telling the truth."
Lu Fan said earnestly, "With you by my side in this wilderness, I feel like I can overcome any difficulty."
"Did you have a fiancée before?" An Lan suddenly asked.
Lu Fan froze instantly.
"Huh?!...Why do you say that?"
Lu Fan's voice trembled slightly, and he felt as if his heart was about to stop.
An Lan straightened Lu Fan, who was frozen in place, so that he looked directly at her, and said seriously, "Didn't you know you can talk in your sleep?"
Lu Fan took a deep breath and forced a smile: "That was just a dream. You know, dreams have no basis in reality. Don't worry, I will always protect you."
"I have never doubted you, but I still want to know some things."
An Lan's serious gaze made Lu Fan somewhat avoid the topic.
Finally, he sighed: "She was my childhood sweetheart, but... she died in an accident."
After speaking, Lu Fan fell silent, lowering his head and saying nothing more.
An Lan looked at him and felt a pang of heartache. She gently patted his head and said, "It's okay. Tell me whenever you want to talk about it."
Lu Fan gave An Lan a guilty look, and An Lan returned the look with a smile.
The two of them leaned against each other, the flames flickering.
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"What?! What's going on? Lu Fan, the great god, has a fiancée?"
"Fine, can't we just stick to pure love?"
"Waaaaah, I smell a knife."
"You guys, in this society, there's no such thing as pure love. If you have money, you can get a girlfriend, you know?"
The next morning, the first rays of sunlight pierced through the dense foliage, casting dappled light and shadow on the ground. A cool breeze still lingered in the air, carrying the unique freshness of the wilderness.
As if wound up, Lu Fan jumped out of bed and quickly plunged into the makeshift "kitchen".
The so-called kitchen was nothing more than a simple stove made of a few bricks, with the ingredients they had collected over the past few days placed next to it.
Lu Fan frantically rummaged through the groceries, picking up a piece of lamb chop one moment and fiddling with the wild fruits the next.
Every now and then, he would steal glances at An Lan, who was still asleep, looking exactly like a kitten caught stealing fish, full of trepidation.
An Lan slowly woke up, her nose immediately catching the alluring fragrance wafting in the air.
She rubbed her sleepy eyes and saw a breakfast that was more lavish than she had ever imagined.
The golden-brown lamb chops were pan-fried until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, sizzling with oil.
The pineapple chunks were soaked in salt water, and bamboo skewers were thoughtfully provided.
There was also goat milk that had been heated and cooled down early, steaming hot, as if telling of Lu Fan's heartfelt wishes.
An Lan saw through Lu Fan's little scheme at a glance and burst out laughing. Her laughter was clear and melodious, like the cheerful chirping of birds in the forest, and it instantly echoed in the small shelter.
"Lu Fan, what's wrong with the sun today? It's made so much delicious food!"
She teased him deliberately, the upward curve of her lips impossible to hide.
Lu Fan scratched his head, his face turning pale and then red, and stammered, "Well... about last night, I... I really didn't mean to hide it from you."
His voice carried a hint of nervousness, as if he were afraid that An Lan would really get angry.
An Lan walked over, gently patted his shoulder, and smiled with her eyes crinkling like a flower blooming in spring: "Okay, okay, I'm really not angry. Look how nervous you are, your face is almost green."
Her tone was gentle, with a hint of reassurance.
However, no matter how Lu Fan looked at it, he felt that there seemed to be something elusive hidden in that smile, and his heart was still pounding like a rabbit.
However, as the two sat down at the simple "dining table" and ate their breakfast casually, chatting back and forth, the atmosphere gradually returned to its usual relaxed and comfortable state.
Lu Fan secretly breathed a sigh of relief, silently thinking to himself, "Looks like I was overthinking it."
He watched An Lan eat the food he had made with satisfaction, and a smile unconsciously crept onto his lips.
After a hearty meal, the two sat comfortably on bamboo chairs and relaxed.
Warm sunlight filters through the gaps in the branches and leaves, casting dappled shadows and adding a touch of dreaminess to this tranquil scene.
Lu Fan casually picked up a bamboo skewer, gently pierced a piece of golden pineapple, and handed it to An Lan with a bright smile, saying, "Teacher An, try this sweet pineapple."
An Lan couldn't help but chuckle, then feigned a reproach, saying, "You're just being silly."
Even so, she obediently opened her mouth and put the pineapple in her mouth. The sweet juice spread between her taste buds, making her smile even brighter.
After resting for a while, the two looked at the shimmering sea in the distance and felt a surge of urge to explore, so they decided to go out into the sea to find out what was going on.
While quickly organizing the equipment, Lu Fan patiently instructed An Lan: "This time we're exploring some more distant waters, so make sure to bring all the necessary tools. Just in case of any unexpected situation, we'll be prepared."
After saying that, he carefully inspected the sharp harpoon and the gleaming dagger, then steadily slung them over his shoulder.
He then tucked the axe into his waistband, as sometimes an axe is more useful than a knife in the wild.
An Lan carefully selected several baskets, thinking that she might be able to find something in the sea.
With everything ready, the two walked briskly towards the sea, facing the rising sun.
The golden sunlight cast long shadows of them, leaving a trail of footprints of varying depths on the beach, as if telling the story of the wondrous adventure that was about to begin.
They chatted and laughed along the way, full of anticipation for their upcoming ocean exploration.
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