mtl008 Chapter 18 Gently, Goodnight
Chapter 18 Gently, Goodnight
Once inside the forest, Xie Qing used his body weight to easily break off some of the thicker branches. Then, he picked up some dry grass and stones from the ground.
Back at camp, Xie Qing began making fishing tools. He first selected a long, straight branch and sharpened one end with a knife to make it a sharp spearhead.
The other branches were chopped into small pieces and used as fuel.
Xie Qing first dug a shallow pit in the ground, and then placed a circle of stones around the pit to prevent the wind from blowing out the fire.
The hay was carefully placed into the pit, and Xie Qing took out another small knife and began to try to start a fire.
He rubbed the two knives together, producing a crisp metallic clanging sound that echoed in the silent air, again and again.
After some effort, a tiny spark finally appeared. Xie Qing watched this spark and guided it to the prepared hay. The hay quickly ignited, the fire growing larger and larger, eventually becoming a warm flame.
Xie Qing seized the opportunity to throw more branches into the fire, ensuring the fire remained stable.
Xie Qing made several more trips back and forth through the jungle, collecting more branches. On the last trip, he went a bit further and picked some wild fruits, which he ate to stave off hunger.
[No, it feels like we've entered his comfort zone, doesn't it?]
Isn't he tired? He hasn't stopped for a while; I feel tired after just a few steps.
[Upstairs, you're hopeless.]
Ahhh, Xie Qing is so handsome and beautiful when he's focused on his work. He has a face that never looks bad in photos.
Do you think Xie Qing can catch any fish? It would be hilarious if he went through all this and ended up not catching any.
I guess we can catch it.
Hehe, I guess not.
【...】
Several hours later.
[No, does he even fish or not?]
[Yeah, we've been waiting so long, and they still haven't started fishing!]
What's the rush? They have their own plans.
【...】
At this moment, Xie Qing noticed that the tide was slowly receding, revealing large areas of wet sand and rocks. He knew this was a perfect opportunity to fish and also go beachcombing.
He arrived at the beach and walked slowly along the coastline, carefully observing every corner of the sand.
Xie Qing's feet sank into the soft sand, feeling the sea breeze gently caress her cheeks, bringing a touch of coolness. Her gaze swept across the distant sea, where waves crashed against the shore, splashing up white spray.
Xie Qing discovered several crabs scurrying about in the sandpit, brandishing their pincers as if taunting him.
He was quick-witted and caught several crabs in one go, then used a rope made of tree bark to tie up the ignorant crabs.
Then, he walked barefoot into the sea. The sea breeze gently blew through his hair, bringing a slightly salty smell. Xie Qing slightly squinted his eyes, intently observing the ripples of the sea.
Suddenly, Xie Qing saw a group of fish swimming slowly, their figures shimmering with silver light in the afterglow of the setting sun.
Xie Qing gripped the tree branch, leaning slightly forward, like a cheetah poised to pounce.
Even the viewers in the live stream held their breath, afraid that their breath would pass through the screen and scare the fish away.
Xie Qing approached cautiously without making a sound. He suddenly thrust the tree branch into the water; the branch arced through the air before plunging into the seawater. He pulled the branch out of the water, where a palm-sized fish was on it. After several such attempts, Xie Qing caught a total of seven or eight fish.
After Xie Qing skillfully removed the fish's internal organs, he placed them on the fire to roast. Soon, an enticing aroma wafted through the air.
As dusk settled, the sunset unfolded across the sky like a magnificent and colorful painting.
After finishing his grilled fish, Xie Qing was contentedly admiring the beautiful sunset over the sea, feeling the gentle sea breeze caressing his cheeks, and felt exceptionally relaxed.
At this moment, a group of netizens in the live broadcast room, who had nothing better to do than watch Xie Qing enjoying the beautiful scenery so leisurely, couldn't help but feel a little envious and started typing sourly.
This variety show is way too easy! It feels like these celebrities are just on vacation when they participate.
Yes, yes, I could definitely live here for a month without any problem.
[Director, could you increase the difficulty a bit? At this rate, Xie Qing seems to be having it too easy!]
【...】
As soon as this statement was made, someone immediately criticized it.
No, his eyes were covered in poop. We didn't see all the things Xie Qing did; we only saw him resting. His eyes are useless, so we suggest donating them.
[A bunch of people are just bored and have nothing better to do than watch others do well.]
Gou Shi, get out!
Don't think you can do whatever you want just because you have a problem with your head.
[Complaining so much, do you think you have an extra tongue? Do you have nothing better to do all day?]
[Let's make it even harder. Xie Nuo next door hasn't even started a fire yet; he's crying pitifully, seeking comfort from his brother Yan. If we increase the difficulty further, he'll cry himself to death!]
【...】
Those haters probably still think Xie Qing is that same obscure, low-tier celebrity who gets criticized by everyone.
However, the reality was quite different from their expectations. Xie Qing gained a huge following of fans thanks to his good looks, and these fans were as formidable as a Gatling gun!
At this moment, the sunset glow gradually faded like fireworks, and the sky seemed to be slowly drawn up by an invisible hand, covered by a huge black curtain. One by one, the stars began to peek out, like dazzling gems adorning this vast and boundless sky.
The beautiful scenery was intoxicating, but Xie Qing did not immerse herself in it too much.
He suddenly noticed a small, hopping figure heading in his direction from not far away.
Because it was late and the light was dim, and because of the distance, Xie Qing couldn't see what it was.
[Aaaaaah! Something weird! Run! Run!]
【Aaaaaah! There's a ghost! Hide! Hide!】
[This feels like watching a horror variety show, it's kind of creepy!]
【...】
Huh? What is that? Xie Qing asked, puzzled.
As the figure drew closer, well... it was a little monkey.
The little monkey's eyes were fixed on the wild fruit placed to the side, and Xie Qing could even see longing in its eyes, which made her want to laugh.
Xie Qing picked up the fruit and shook it, and the little monkey followed her gaze intently.
He tossed a fruit over, and the little monkey immediately picked it up, wiped it with its hand, and put it in its mouth.
They're quite clean.
Xie Qing figured she couldn't eat anymore, so she gave the remaining few to the little monkey and went into the tent to lay out her sleeping mat.
When I came out, I thought the monkey had already left, but the little monkey that had finished eating the fruit was squatting by the fire, warming itself by the fire. It was now a little drowsy after having filled its stomach.
Xie Qing: ......
"Alright, that's all for today's live stream. See you tomorrow."
[Honey, honey, see you tomorrow, see you tomorrow, I love you]
[What husband? This is my wife. I love you, my wife.]
Get out of my way, this is my boyfriend. See you tomorrow, boyfriend!
【….】
As Xie Qing was about to end the live stream, her finger accidentally touched a button, and a virtual screen appeared above the butterfly, scrolling with comments. However, the viewers in the live stream could not see this.
Xie Qing looked at the unexpectedly appearing virtual screen and casually browsed the bullet comments on it.
Suddenly I saw an ID named "Tingting" with a simple and clear comment: "Gently, goodnight."
Xie Qing's heart pounded. He tried to hold back several times, but he couldn't suppress the upward curve of his lips. Finally, he couldn't help himself, and a bright smile appeared on his face. It was a smile full of sweetness and happiness, as if a young man in love had finally received a response from his sweetheart.
Ahhh, my husband's smile is so sweet, it makes me want to fall in love!
[He suddenly smiled so sweetly, ahhhh, I can't take it! Can he date me? Even just for a day!]
Something's fishy, something's not right~ I know, he's seducing me.
【...】
Seeing the increasingly outrageous comments, Xie Qing decided to ignore them.
I turned off the live stream, buried the fire with sand, and then got up to go to my tent to sleep. As a result, the little monkey also walked and jumped around, as if it was also planning to go into the tent.
Xie Qing: Seriously? You're trying to pin this on me now?