Ling Yue sat steadily on the boat, his hands gripping the oars tightly, his eyes resolute, everything was ready.
With a crisp and decisive command from Lu Fan: "Let's go!"
Lightning took off, galloping along the winding coastline at breakneck speed, its speed truly impressive, kicking up a cloud of dust.
To Lu Fan and An Lan's utter surprise, Ling Yue's boat seemed to be equipped with a super small motor, speeding across the water as if it were flat ground.
Ling Yue simply paddled the oar, and the boat shot off like an arrow, darting seven or eight meters away.
The splashing water sparkled under the sunlight, like sparkling pearls.
An Lan's eyes widened in amazement: "Wow, this is amazing! It's so much faster than I imagined, it's like flying on water!"
Lu Fan was also so amazed that he couldn't close his mouth. While riding his horse, he turned his head and shouted at Ling Yue, "Comrade Ling Yue, your ship is simply invincible! It will be so much more convenient for us to travel in the future!"
Along the way, lightning flashed across the shore, kicking up clouds of dust; the swift boats cut through the waves, splashing up layers of white spray.
Occasionally, a few seabirds would fly merrily overhead, drawn by this peculiar and interesting scene, chirping incessantly, as if cheering them on or curiously inquiring about their adventure.
As he ran, Lu Fan's playful nature was awakened, and he wanted to test just how powerful Ling Yue's boat was, so he deliberately increased his speed.
Lightning ran faster and faster, its hooves whistling through the air, but Lingyue's ship seemed to have eyes, relentlessly chasing after it.
No matter how fast Lu Fan accelerated, he showed no signs of falling behind and always maintained a perfect distance from them.
Finally arriving at their destination, Lu Fan gracefully flipped off his horse, his movements clean and efficient, like a professional rider.
He gazed at the magical ship, knowing full well that it was a treasure and needed to be properly cared for.
So he and Ling Yue worked together, shouting a loud slogan: "One, two, one, two..." The slogan was full of power, as if it could penetrate the clouds.
After a great deal of effort, the two finally managed to tow the boat back to the shelter.
When Ling Yue saw Lu Fan and An Lan's shelter, his eyes widened in amazement, and he couldn't help but sigh.
"Your shelter is amazing! It's like a luxury villa in the wilderness, it's incredible!"
An Lan smiled and waved her hand, pointing to Lu Fan, and said, "This is all thanks to Lu Fan. He has a lot of ideas and is willing to work hard. Every brick and tile of this shelter is imbued with his hard work. From site selection to construction, he did everything himself. It wasn't easy!"
Lu Fan was a little embarrassed by the praise. He scratched his head and chuckled, "Teacher An, please don't flatter me. This is all thanks to our joint efforts. Without your help, I couldn't have handled so many things by myself."
Then, they carefully moved the workbench from the ship into the yard.
The workbench gleamed with a black sheen in the sunlight, as if telling a story of its extraordinary and mysterious nature.
Then Lu Fan said to Ling Yue apologetically, "Comrade Ling Yue, I'm really sorry, but due to limited resources at the moment, I can only let you stay in the bamboo house and sleep on my old bamboo bed for now."
Don't worry, after a while, we'll start adding rooms, and we'll make sure you're comfortable, just like staying in a five-star hotel!
Ling Yue quickly waved his hand and said with a smile, "This is already very good. My previous shelter is nothing compared to this place. It's like heaven and earth. Also, I'm a few years older than you. You can call me Brother Ling or Old Ling, don't be so formal."
“From now on, we’ll call you Brother Ling,” Lu Fan and An Lan said in unison.
Afterwards, Lu Fan quickly prepared quilts and daily necessities for Ling Yue, and carefully cleaned the bamboo house until it was spotless, not even letting go of the dust in the corners.
He folded the straw mats and blankets neatly, and added a few more animal skins, looking like a professional waiter.
Ling Yue felt a warm glow in his heart as he watched the two busy at work. The feeling of being accepted and cared for brought tears to his eyes.
He silently thought to himself, "I must protect them both; it is my duty as a soldier. In this wilderness, they are each other's family, and we must face all difficulties together."
To welcome Ling Yue's arrival, Lu Fan decided to show off his culinary skills and personally cook a large pot of rice.
He skillfully rinsed the rice and added water, his movements fluid and practiced, clearly showing he was a seasoned cook.
At this moment, he noticed Ling Yue's hesitant expression and said with a smile, "Brother Ling, just say what you want to say, don't hold back. We're family now, so speak your mind."
Ling Yue scratched his head, a little embarrassed, and said, "I was just thinking that this food is precious, so let's eat it sparingly. After all, every grain of food is hard-earned in this wilderness."
Upon hearing this, Lu Fan burst into laughter, pointed towards the terrarium, and said, "Don't worry, I already thought of that. I planted rice in the terrarium, and it's growing quite well now."
From now on, don't worry about food. Eat as much as you want!
Not only that, Lu Fan also generously took out half a lamb, preparing for a lavish barbecue feast.
He placed the mutton on the fire, turning it over every now and then and sprinkling it with some homemade seasoning.
The aroma instantly filled the air, filling everyone's noses and making the three of them's stomachs rumble with hunger.
An Lan also helped out, handing over seasonings and adding firewood. The two worked together seamlessly, just like a professional chef duo.
Their eye contact was full of unspoken understanding; they could know each other's thoughts with just a glance.
Ling Yue stood aside, watching them bustling around while he couldn't get a hand in anything. He felt both anxious and a little embarrassed, scratching his head and saying, "With you two working together like this, I don't even know what I can do to help. It feels like you two can easily handle anything together."
Lu Fan smiled and said, "Don't bother yourself. You're a distinguished guest today, so rest well and try my cooking. My skills may not be as good as a master chef's, but in this wilderness, I'm sure you'll be satisfied."
Finally, the food was ready.
As if by magic, Lu Fan produced a jar of monkey wine from a corner and said with a smile, "Brother Ling, this is my treasured monkey wine. I've been saving it for a long time, just waiting for this auspicious day. Let's have a good drink to celebrate your arrival!"
The dining table was laden with a sumptuous feast, its aroma filling the air and making one's mouth water.
The lamb is roasted to a perfect crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, the rice is plump and fluffy, and it's served with a variety of fruits, making it a very nutritious meal.
Everyone sat together, filled with laughter and cheerful conversation.
Lu Fan raised his glass to Ling Yue and said, "Brother Ling, welcome to our little team. From now on, we're family. We'll share the good times and the bad! No matter what difficulties we encounter, we'll face them together!"
An Lan also raised her glass, smiling as she replied, "Brother Ling, welcome! From now on, we'll be best buddies, creating a wonderful life together in this wilderness!"
Ling Yue's eyes reddened slightly. He raised his glass and said excitedly, "Thank you all. It's my luck to have met you. Let's live well together in this wilderness from now on! Cheers to our friendship and our future!"
After saying that, the three of them drank it all in one gulp. The warm feeling spread through their hearts, as if it could ward off all the cold and hardship in this wilderness.
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