Night fell like a giant black silk ribbon, gently covering the shelter.
The glow of the campfire swayed gently in the night breeze, as if weaving a warm dream, adding a touch of coziness and romance to the surroundings.
Lu Fan and An Lan sat side by side by the fire, talking quietly.
At this moment, Lu Fan was filled with emotion. He realized that life was no longer as unbearable as it used to be.
Having a companion to chat with makes it unnecessary to crawl into bed early at night, adding a unique warmth to such moments.
As they chatted, Lu Fan inadvertently noticed An Lan gently stroking her ankle.
His heart tightened, realizing that An Lan's sprained ankle might not have fully recovered.
After hesitating for a long time, he finally mustered up his courage and asked, "How about I give you a massage?"
Upon hearing this, An Lan was slightly taken aback, clearly not expecting Lu Fan to make such a suggestion.
Seeing this, Lu Fan quickly explained, "I didn't mean anything by it. I worked at a massage parlor for a while during my holidays before, and I learned some simple techniques. A massage like that will help your ankle recover."
An Lan felt conflicted, as her ankle was still throbbing slightly.
She knew in her heart that if her foot injury didn't fully heal, Lu Fan would definitely not agree to let her go out to explore together, and then she would have to stay in the shelter alone again.
As an independent woman, she doesn't want to always be the one being taken care of.
After thinking for a moment, An Lan finally nodded slightly and said, "Then I'll trouble you."
An Lan sat on a simple wooden stool. In the firelight, her slightly flushed cheeks were a mixture of the firelight and her inner nervousness.
She slowly took off her shoes, her movements gentle and shy, and carefully stretched her sprained foot out in front of Lu Fan.
Lu Fan looked at An Lan's outstretched foot. Although he had been mentally prepared, his heart still skipped a beat.
"Holy crap..."
But he quickly composed himself, and under An Lan's slightly shy gaze, he slowly squatted down, his expression focused and serious.
He gently grasped Anlan's ankle, the movement as tender as if he were touching a rare treasure, afraid that the slightest force would damage it.
His fingers slowly traced the contours of his ankle, carefully feeling the condition of the joint, every subtle movement filled with concern.
He would occasionally look up to observe An Lan's expression and say softly, "Tell me if it hurts even a little. Don't try to bear it."
An Lan nodded slightly, her cheeks growing increasingly hot, and her heartbeat quickening involuntarily.
Lu Fan began to exert force, gradually increasing the intensity of his hand movements, slowly pushing and kneading upwards from his ankles, each movement carrying just the right amount of pressure.
His technique appeared casual, but in fact he precisely avoided the most severely injured areas, starting by relaxing the surrounding muscles.
An Lan felt a warm current slowly rising from the soles of her feet, and the soreness and pain seemed to have lessened considerably.
"How do you feel?" Lu Fan asked softly while massaging her.
"Much better, it doesn't hurt as much anymore," An Lan replied softly. Looking at Lu Fan's focused expression, a warm feeling welled up in her heart. This warmth dispelled the chill of the wilderness and brought the two of them closer.
At this moment, the viewers in the live broadcast room could no longer contain their excitement.
"Family members, what kind of idol drama plot is this? I'm totally obsessed!"
"This interaction is so sweet, my smile is practically reaching my temples."
"Who understands? This kind of careful and gentle care just touches me so deeply!"
"Am I the only one focusing on the fact that God Lu Fan can actually give massages?!"
"Truly a wilderness master who knows a little bit of everything."
Lu Fan changed his position again, gently pinching An Lan's toes with his thumb and forefinger, slowly rotating and stretching them to help her relax her foot joints.
An Lan's feet were fair and slender, appearing exceptionally small in Lu Fan's broad palms.
"Will it hurt?" Lu Fan looked up again and asked, his eyes full of worry and concern.
An Lan shook her head, a blush rising on her face.
Lu Fan continued to massage diligently, occasionally patting the soles of the feet with his palms to promote blood circulation.
Fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, and in the firelight, the profile of his face looked particularly resolute.
After a thorough massage, Anlan felt much better in her ankle.
She tried moving her feet and said with delight, "It really feels much better, thank you, Lu Fan."
Lu Fan smiled and said, "It's okay, I should be fully recovered by tomorrow."
That night, a warm atmosphere filled the shelter, and the two, each with their own thoughts, gradually drifted into a sweet dream.
The next morning, sunlight, like golden threads, filtered through the leaves and gently bathed the shelter.
An Lan got up early and stretched her ankles, and was pleasantly surprised to find that they had basically recovered.
Recalling how focused and careful Lu Fan was when he massaged her last night, her cheeks flushed slightly, and her heart was filled with warmth and gratitude.
She went to where the ingredients were kept, looked at the remaining mutton, and had an idea.
To thank Lu Fan for taking care of her during this time, she decided to make him a plate of pan-fried lamb chops for breakfast.
She brought out an iron pot and started a fire next to it. The flames leaped and danced, as if they too were anticipating the birth of this delicious meal.
Meanwhile, viewers in the live stream were already waiting in front of their screens, eager to witness the two interact for the next day.
"Family members, I've done the math, and I'm sure we'll get candy today!"
"I'm ready to ship them! I'm eagerly waiting for An Lan and Lu Fan's interactions."
"I wonder what surprises await us today. Will we continue farming, or explore a new map?"
Anlan placed the sliced mutton on the hot iron wok, and instantly, a sizzling sound came from it as the fat quickly oozed out under the high temperature, releasing an enticing aroma.
She turned the lamb chops from time to time with elegant and confident movements, sprinkling them with some natural spices she had previously gathered from the wild.
As the spices were added, the aroma became increasingly rich, permeating the entire shelter.
Lu Fan was awakened by the enticing aroma. He rubbed his sleepy eyes, walked out of the room, and saw An Lan busy at work. He was a little surprised: "Are you... making breakfast?"
An Lan turned around, a bright smile blooming on her face: "Yes, thank you for taking care of me all this time. Today, it's my turn to cook you a delicious meal."
Lu Fan scratched his head and said with a smile, "You're too kind. But it smells really good; my mouth is watering."
After the lamb chops were cooked, An Lan placed them in a ceramic bowl and handed it to Lu Fan, her expression revealing a hint of nervousness and anticipation: "Try it and see if it suits your taste."
Lu Fan took it, took a bite, and the tender, juicy lamb melted in his mouth. The spices were just right, making him exclaim, "Wow, this is so delicious! I didn't know you were such a good cook!"
Seeing Lu Fan's satisfied expression, An Lan secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
After all, this was the first time she had cooked for a boy, so how could she not want to be praised?
"Then leave the breakfast making to me from now on, I only know how to make simple ones anyway," An Lan said happily.
Lu Fan knew that An Lan hadn't completely made this place her home yet, so she always felt indebted to him and wanted to find more things to do.
Thinking of this, Lu Fan smiled and agreed, "Okay, you can make breakfast. How about we cook lunch and dinner together?"
"Okay." An Lan seemed very happy to receive the reply, her eyes sparkling with joy.
After breakfast, Lu Fan looked at the energetic An Lan and had an idea. He suggested, "The weather is nice today, shall we go out and explore some more? Maybe we can find more useful things."
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