Guan Hai'er seemed to be affected by the word "rescue ship," and after a silent glance at me, neither of us spoke about encountering the abandoned rescue ship.
I hope we can truly wait for a rescue ship.
I don't know whose stomach suddenly rumbled. I thought about it and took out the canned food, distributing it to Shangguan Yao and Pan Lili.
Seeing that there was none for him, Li Degui put on a sulky face. Just as he was about to say something, Shangguan Yao stopped him, "Li Degui, I can't eat this much. Here, have half."
Li Degui mumbled his thanks insincerely, but his body was honest as he took the can and hid to the side, wolfing it down.
Pan Lili hesitated for a moment, but ultimately said nothing and ate her can of food in silence.
Damn, how can Shangguan Yao be so forgetful? Doesn't she know what kind of person Li Degui is, yet she still shared food with him.
Feeling annoyed, I decided to avoid the sight of it and moved to the campfire with Guan Hai'er to eat my canned food.
Seeing this, Shangguan Yao also went to the side in silence.
The sky outside had completely darkened, and the rain was intensifying.
Li Degui finished his canned food, tossed the can outside, and lay down on the ground. Before long, snores filled the air.
I told Guan Hai'er to sleep as far inside as possible and then lay down myself.
A fire was lit at the cave entrance, but the cold wind, mixed with rain, still seeped into the cave. I pulled my clothes tighter, finding it difficult to sleep.
After an unknown amount of time, in a semi-conscious state, I felt a warm body snuggle into my embrace, followed by a charming voice whispering in my ear.
"Lu Ziye, why are you so good to me?"
I jolted awake from my sleep, realizing that Pan Lili was nestled in my arms, looking at me flirtatiously.
Seeing me awake, she intentionally rubbed against my chest, looking pitiful and saying, "Lu Ziye, I've realized now that you're the one who's always been best to me. Can we get back together?"
Is this Pan Lili trying to get back with me because she sees that I'm more useful than Li Degui, and hoping for my protection?
I suddenly felt disgusted.
So this is how low a person can stoop, treating their own body as an item for trade.
I sat up abruptly, pushed Pan Lili away, and said coldly, "Don't flatter yourself. I just don't want to see anyone die in front of me."
Whether Pan Lili's hearing was impaired or not, she playfully punched my chest with a bashful expression.
"If you dislike me, don't make excuses. I know you still have feelings for me. If you need anything, just ask, I'm always available."
With that, she took advantage of my unguarded moment and kissed my lips, her cold mouth meeting mine.
Then, Pan Lili tiptoed back to Li Degui's side.
I felt a sense of revulsion, as if I had swallowed a fly. When did Pan Lili become like this?
The image of the pure and lovely Pan Lili when we were together suddenly flashed before my eyes.
I couldn't reconcile the Pan Lili of the past with the slut in front of me now. Her face was the same, but it made me feel utterly estranged.
I glanced at Li Degui, who was still snoring, oblivious to everything, and a trace of vengeful pleasure surged within me.
I wondered what expression Li Degui would have if he knew what happened tonight.
Some people, while sleeping, find their hats suddenly changed.
For a moment, I felt a pang of pity for Li Degui, and at the same time, the last remaining shred of affection I had for Pan Lili was extinguished.
Gradually, sleepiness returned. I don't know when I finally drifted off.
At night, the sounds of the wind and rain outside the cave echoed with the crackling of the firewood. In the darkness, someone shifted their position.
The next morning, I heard someone calling my name. I woke up groggily, my body aching.
Opening my eyes, I saw Guan Hai'er squatting in front of me, softly calling my name.
What could be so important this early in the morning?
Just as I was about to ask her what she wanted, she put a finger to her lips and motioned for me to be quiet, then gently pulled me out of the cave.
The storm from last night had subsided, and water droplets still clung to the leaves.
The scorching sun hung in the sky.
We walked into the rainforest not far from the cave. Guan Hai'er took a deep breath and said to me with a heavy heart, "Ye Ge, should we tell them about encountering the abandoned rescue ship yesterday? Hearing them talk last night made me feel uneasy."
This was indeed a problem. The abandoned rescue ship we encountered last night was suspicious, but if we told Shangguan Yao and the others, it might cause trouble.
I thought for a moment and said to Guan Hai'er, "Let's not tell them yet. After all, we haven't figured out what that ship was."
Guan Hai'er agreed, and my mood also became somber.
On this island, far from human society and devoid of law.
Everyone is an island.
If the three of them knew that the rescue ship might not be able to save us, who knows what desperate actions people without hope might take.
After finishing our conversation, Guan Hai'er and I went to the fruit tree we found yesterday and picked some fruit to take back.
When we returned to the cave, we found Shangguan Yao sitting alone by the fire, lost in thought. Li Degui and Pan Lili were whispering something to each other.
When Pan Lili saw me return, she subtly gave me a suggestive glance.
I vaguely saw that Li Degui's hat had become even greener.
My mood lightened somewhat.
The canned food we found yesterday was gone, so we shared the remaining fruit.
I rubbed my still-empty stomach and said to everyone, "We have no food left. So, when we go out later, we must find enough to eat for lunch and dinner."
Li Degui suddenly stood up and said, "You're just a doorman. What right do you have to order us around?"
I watched Li Degui jump around like a clown, and couldn't help but want to laugh.
"If you have the ability, go find the food. If not, don't yap here."
This Li Degui really gets restless after a full meal and wants to stir up trouble!
With the situation escalated, let's see how you'll get out of this!
Li Degui's face turned red. After fumbling for a while and seeing that no one was supporting him, he said to me fiercely, "Fine! I'll catch a wild chicken today. You'll only be fit to smell it from the side."
Li Degui's eyes darted around, a hint of malevolence in them.
I couldn't help but sneer inwardly.
This Li Degui must be plotting some nasty trick to set me up again. You think a coward like you can scheme against me!
"Good, I'll see if you wretch can actually catch a wild chicken. Let's be clear, those who don't contribute food don't get to eat!"
I followed Li Degui's lead and sealed the deal.
Then I turned to Pan Lili and Shangguan Yao and said, "Pan Lili is injured. Shangguan Yao, you stay here with her to guard the cave. Remember not to go anywhere and wait for us to return."
With that, I led Guan Hai'er out of the cave, and gave Li Degui a meaningful glance over my shoulder.
You want to play with me? I'll play you to death today!