Chapter 63: Reluctance

This idea of mine was finally seen by Su Jin.

That day, while catching fish on the headland, I taught Su Jin and Li Shanshan how to fish.

"You see, this moray eel has gotten into a crack in the rock. Don't use your hands to pick it up, it's got a lot of teeth. Bite!See what I do with it!" I said as I picked up a large rock and held it above my head, then slammed it into the moray eel's hiding place.

The rock's shock wave stunned the fish, and it became confused and honest. The obedient told me to grab it and stuff it into the fish basket.

"Crabs are very gluttonous. Throw the leftover fish heads and intestines here, and they will come when they smell it!" I held down the back of an orchid crab, picked it up, and showed them the crab roe with its teeth and claws.

"This shell is fresh. But don't eat it all the time. When stewing, put some nutmeg, which is a medicinal herb that can cure stomach pain and diarrhea caused by eating too much cold things. I said as I pried the shell off with a screwdriver.

Su Jin and Li Shanshan initially thought it was fun, and even tried it as I said.

"You must be careful that the tide is very strong, and it is better to be hungry than greedy. Swept away by the tide, no one can save it. Just hit the stone and kill you!" I said, pointing to the rising tide with a basket full of fish.

"Mr. Su, it's enough for Shanshan to cook and eat alone, you come with me, and I'll teach you how to get out of the fish cage. Putting down the fish basket, I pulled Su Jin and walked to the beach again.

"Haidong, why are you working so hard, we can't eat so many fish. Su Jin looked at me worriedly.

"I can't eat it, I dry it into dried fish. As long as you keep the fire, the dried fish will be crispy and fragrant!" I looked at her as if nothing had happened, and then picked up the big fish cage.

The reason I did this tirelessly was to stock up on more food for both of them.

After half a month of getting along, I already have strong feelings for Su Jin and Li Shanshan. It is an attachment that shares adversity. Although we don't have much in the company, after going through it all together, I have come to regard them as the most important people in my life.

This kind of protection and cherishing does not come out of one's own possessive desires, but from the heart.

Su Jin didn't speak again, just silently picked up the fish cage, threw it into the lake, and wrapped the rope tied to the fish cage around the tree on the shore.

After returning from the fish cage, Li Shanshan had already cleaned a few fresh and tender fish caught in the morning, filled the nutmeg into the belly of the fish to taste it, added plantain and mango, wrapped it in leaves, pasted it with a layer of mud and baked it, and cooked a pot of seashells in a frying pan.

And we also prepared a glass of cool coconut water for each of us.

This way of eating is also original to her. It's nutritious and tasteful. Although I have grilled it this way, the taste she makes has a homely taste. I was amazed and delighted that she was able to make such delicious food, and I had a great appetite.

"Shanshan, come with me to the woods. "After eating, I asked Li Shanshan to also carry a bow and arrow, and then walked towards the woodland. Her bow was made especially for her at her request.

In addition to teaching her to recognize the plant with hypertrophied rhizomes, I wanted her to practice archery.

Li Shanshan was a member of the archery club before, and her archery skills were fine, but she shot dead targets. Today I'm going to shoot a few birds with her.

"Shanshan, come over here. Su Jin called Li Shanshan aside and spoke quietly, her eyes still glancing at me from time to time.

After hearing this, Li Shanshan looked at me suspiciously, but she still took her bow and arrow and went to the woods with me.

"Why? Those birds are too thin to eat. Sister Su won't let us kill these birds. Li Shanshan looked at me puzzled.

"Shanshan, when you shoot them, you think the birds are those robbers. I looked at her seriously.

Li Shanshan was obviously frightened by my words and looked at me in a daze.

"If Sister Su and I are injured by the robbers, or if the robbers want to arrest you, do you have the courage to shoot them with arrows?" I put my hand on her shoulder and looked her in the eye seriously.

Li Shanshan's eyes were flustered, "Brother Haidong, didn't you say that they couldn't find us? besides, you will protect me, right?" she said pitifully.

"Shanshan, what if I can't be by your side and protect you? You have to learn to protect yourself! You must not be soft on those who want to hurt you!" I stared into her eyes and pressed her shoulders hard.

"Are you trying to leave us behind?" Li Shanshan said here, and tears came down.

"You are the most important people to me, how could I leave it alone!" I just said in case," I whispered to her as I wiped her tears.

"Brother Haidong..... I'll follow you wherever you go, and don't leave me behind. Li Shanshan couldn't control her emotions anymore and hugged me all of a sudden.

I feel very sad too, but according to my observations, tomorrow morning is at its lowest point and I must go to another island.