Quick Transmigration: Leisure

Chapter 468 The Retirement Life of a Down-on-His-Luck Tycoon 5

Nighttime, by the campfire.

The light was not far from Xia Youmi's rest area, and the location where they set up the rain shelter was also nearby. In order to save energy, Waler's every step was very precise.

A simple dinner, still made with the easiest food to find in the sea, with a touch of sour fruit juice to add flavor.

but,

Xia Youmi thought for a moment and decided that starting tomorrow, she must add fruits and vegetables to her diet to supplement her dietary fiber.

Those sour fruits used to remove the fishy smell are completely inedible.

She suspected it might also harm the intestines, but simply pouring it over fish and then baking it would reduce the irritation.

As a plant that did not appear in Xia Youmi's personal database, it briefly awakened every year to determine its attributes. After confirming that the system had not included it, it promptly added it to the database. It also helped Xia Youmi scan the edge of the island, marking all the locations where food or tools could be found and informing her of them. Only after confirming that Youmi had remembered it did it continue to hibernate.

The population is small, and it hasn't reached the point of entering a complex jungle, so Xia Youmi told Niannian that she didn't need to take care of her for the time being.

With the information, Xia Youmi found the wild banana tree when she was cutting leaves in the afternoon. However, the fruit was short and thick with a thick skin and many seeds inside. It was not fully ripe. Even if it were fully ripe, the fruit would not taste good.

If given two or three years to re-breed and improve the variety, it could achieve a suitable taste.

But with nothing in sight, it wasn't a good time for research.

With Waler's help, they brought back a wild banana plant to ripen on the ground before eating it. They planned to bury it in sand or smoke it, and it would be ready to eat in about three days.

Valer was carefully pruning the branches with a chamfered knife, his movements now more refined than the powerful strokes he'd made in the afternoon. He was meticulously selecting and combining different types and shapes of branches.

Valer barely had time to stop and think or draw; it seemed that he had already constructed a three-dimensional model in his mind, and all he had to do was simply execute the plan.

But those who are more technically inclined will understand how much brainpower this calculation requires.

Valle acted as if he were acting entirely on instinct.

Instinct alone is enough to defeat everyone.

Xia Youmi could easily guess that exile to a deserted island might also be part of the big boss's plan. However, certain unforeseen events caused the Gray Realm God, who was ready to make a big comeback from the shadows, to abandon the fighting and choose a life of retirement.

She didn't need to care about the specific reasons.

As long as you understand that with Buli's groundwork laid, and as long as Xia Youmi's reckless behavior doesn't exceed three limits, the big boss won't abandon her.

While continuing her knitting, she pondered tomorrow's plans and menu.

On the edge of the deserted island, besides unripe coconuts and wild bananas, there are also wild melons smaller than an egg. They look like the papaya family, but it's a bit difficult to pick them. I'll think about it and wait until they grow a bit bigger so I can use them to make fish soup.

Near the sea, there were some seaweed plants, but the varieties were mixed, making it inconvenient for her to go down and collect them.

We can only wait until the boss has some free time, or until she exercises her physical fitness again.

In addition, there are tubers that need to be dug up from further away.

However, most of these foods require detoxification, which is time-consuming, and they are somewhat unaffordable given the current lack of advanced cooking tools.

There were also some miscellaneous herbs, most of which were not enough to satisfy hunger.

After thinking for a while, Xia Youmi tentatively asked, "Big brother, could you... cut a basin tomorrow?"

She made her request softly, but fearing that the other party would ignore her, she stood up and gestured several times. It was roughly about cutting a piece of softwood, hollowing out the middle, and then reinforcing the edges with bark fibers.

Finally, it needs to be baked once and left to rest overnight before it can be used as a large-capacity tool.

Valer did not refuse, but nodded slowly.

This was something that was not in his plan, so he subconsciously showed his dissatisfaction when he first heard the request.

but,

It's reasonable to think that since the purpose of building a rain shelter is to protect against rain, it's also reasonable to prepare containers to collect rainwater.

"Thank you, big brother!" Xia Youmi bowed and smiled faintly. She looked at her school uniform jacket. No matter how hard she could endure, she couldn't wash her clothes with seawater.

Well then, I'll look for soapberry trees tomorrow.

If all else fails, we can only burn some lime to keep on hand.

Later on, she had to change her clothes frequently. When washing her underwear, she would leave her shirt unbuttoned; when washing her short-sleeved shirt, she would wear only her jacket; and when washing her trousers, she could only try to dry them under the cover of night.

I really don't want to trouble the big shots with these things.

Before you've gotten to know each other well enough, any flirtation will only make the relationship worse in the future.

and,

The deterioration of the relationship was not part of Xia Youmi's survival plan.

......

the next day,

After updating and collecting the drinking water, the boss had already prepared the food to replenish his energy in the morning.

He didn't instruct Xia Youmi to cut leaves at the edge of the forest, presumably because the quality yesterday was good. Waler then picked up his knife and continued walking deeper into the forest alone.

With the big boss out of sight, Xia Youmi has more options.

She still hurriedly used wood ash to change her underwear, wash and dry it.

Unlike outerwear and trousers, these cannot achieve the same sterilization effect as sunlight in the dampness of the night.

I picked up some branches, washed them clean, and then stuck them on the sunny side of the beach.

Looking at the trench coat left behind by the big boss, Xia Youmi did not take the initiative to clean it for him. After all, the drinking water they were using that morning was in short supply, and if the fresh water was accidentally contaminated, then this would also be used for drinking.

Another point is that big shots don't like being taken care of.

Judging from his unwavering commitment to preparing three meals a day, his approval of the ingredients Xia Youmi found, and his knowledge that she had the strength to arrange for the cutting of leaves, Waler was not a traditional man who allowed women to stay at home.

In his view, the division of labor is not fixed to gender.

It all depends on the individual's will, or their current state.

Xia Youmi kept her distance precisely because she observed this.

Considering that Valer had asked her to keep the fire burning before he left, she figured he wouldn't be back for long.

Xia Youmi quickly made a decision and went for a swim in the sea.

This is a spot that has been carefully scanned every year. Even if the big boss comes back, there will be a reef blocking the view. She placed her clothes and shell blade on the reef, as well as a shallow, leaf-shaped bowl that was larger than the ground, which was specially prepared for going into the sea.

Stretching out in the seawater, the sunlight, not yet at midday, felt strangely gentle and soothing.

Her long hair was also left to wash in the seawater. Considering future health issues, Xia Youmi would find an opportunity to cut it above her ears. But for now, it was more convenient to tie it all up in braids for work.

Besides relaxing and cleaning, she also cut some edible seaweed, shook off the mud and sand, and placed it on a leaf bowl. After coming ashore, she rinsed it with fresh water, wrung it dry, and then it could be roasted and eaten directly, or dried and stored as food.

With a clear goal in mind, she was efficient and swam perfectly ashore while Valer was away.

Wipe your body directly with fresh water, and for your hair, the seawater has already washed away some of the salt. Rinse it with about a cup of water and gently wipe it with your fingers. There should be no damage.

in addition,

The number of containers is increasing daily, and the water volume is also increasing.

After tidying herself up, Xia Youmi began to process the seaweed.

"Hmm." She tore off a clean, sand-free seaweed leaf, rubbed it with her hands, and exclaimed, "This tastes amazing, haha."

The knowledge briefly flooded her brain, but she still held it on the inside of her wrist for fifteen minutes before applying it to her half-dry hair. This type of conditioner could almost be considered a natural leave-in conditioner.

However, the processing method was still a bit rough. Although it had a moisturizing effect, the taste was really inferior.

As some knowledge about cosmetics flooded her mind, Xia Youmi shook her head. If she were to actually study it, she feared she would be seen as someone who wasn't doing her job properly.

noon,

Xia Youmi managed to fill her stomach, but the big boss still hadn't returned.

Without giving it much thought, she followed her plan, carrying her knife to the edge of the jungle, and began to attack the fibrous plants. Although fibrous plants were quite tough, cutting horizontally would save effort.

Xia Youmi patiently allocated her energy, unlike what Valer saw, where she would plunge headlong into anything and keep working.

She was quite aware of her physical and mental limits, and planned to revive her body-refining techniques on the island.

Therefore, moderate overdrafting is necessary.

"Hey!"

If the atmosphere weren't so off, Xia Youmi could sing along to the rhythm of wielding a knife.

Having carefully estimated the quantities of the large and small portions, and with an extra margin for error, Xia Youmi returned home satisfied.

Right now, Valer is preparing dinner.

"Good evening, big brother!" After greeting him, Xia Youmi soaked his spoils in water, washed his hands, and went to the fire to roast seaweed.

Valer had no objection to the extra food; instead, he glanced at the water-bubble plant a few more times.

It was another peaceful night.

After replacing the blades on both of them, Valer began his assault on the wood.

If Xia Youmi wasn't mistaken, it should be the large wooden basin she had requested.

She looked at the tangled fibers, sighed, and buried herself in her work.