Aunt Liu checked the time—it was already mealtime.
She called Da Hai, but whether it was due to poor signal or a dead phone battery, the call didn’t go through.
“Forget it, you kids eat first. I’ll save a portion for the three of them,” Aunt Liu announced with a wave, declaring the meal ready.
What the audience then witnessed was a close-up scene reminiscent of a gourmet show—
The coconut chicken hotpot had a clear broth, steaming with warmth;
The iron-pot stewed goose filled a clay pot to the brim, its aroma rich and enticing.
The sweet and sour fish glistened with a bright red hue, its color irresistible.
There were also freshly stir-fried seasonal vegetables, a rare treat on the island.
To top it off, several opened coconuts with straws were served.
Netizens couldn’t help but exclaim:
[This isn’t a survival show—it’s a heavenly life!]
“Gulp…” Xiao Ou swallowed his saliva shamelessly. “Am I really not dreaming…?”
It wasn’t his fault—conditions had been tough before, and he’d already missed two meals.
Aunt Liu laughed heartily, raising her cup. “If it weren’t for Ru Qiao today, we might not have had a meal at all. I’ll use tea instead of wine to thank our Ru Qiao.”
This was no mere courtesy. The goose was caught by Wen Ruqiao, the coconuts were picked by Wen Ruqiao, and the chicken, fish, and vegetables were gifts from the villagers to Wen Ruqiao.
Everyone clinked their cups, the atmosphere harmonious.
“Let’s eat.”
As soon as Aunt Liu finished speaking, Xiao Ou immediately wielded his chopsticks like the wind, stuffing a piece of meat into his mouth with a look of pure bliss.
“So delicious, wuwu…” Xiao Ou was almost in tears. “This is the best meal I’ve had since coming to the island! Aunt Liu, your cooking is absolutely amazing!”
“Oh, it’s nothing, just home-style cooking,” Aunt Liu said modestly, though she still cared about everyone’s opinion of her culinary skills. She glanced at Wen Ruqiao and Lu Minglang. “I’m not sure if you two are used to this kind of food…”
She had assumed the two youngsters would be picky—one was a top-tier, aloof guy, rumored to come from a well-off family who’d surely tasted all kinds of delicacies. The other was a sweet, delicate-looking girl, seemingly slim and likely quite fussy about food.
But Aunt Liu never expected that both of them would eat with such gusto!
Lu Minglang simply ate more unconsciously because he was sharing a meal with Wen Ruqiao.
Wen Ruqiao ate relatively quickly, but it never came across as wolfing down her food. Her face seemed to have a built-in beauty filter—everything she did was pleasing to the eye.
She still had a hint of baby fat, and when she ate, her cheeks puffed up adorably. Moreover, she praised each dish with heartfelt, effusive compliments.
“The coconut chicken is so tender and smooth! It’s absolutely, absolutely delicious!”
“Aunt Liu, your iron-pot stewed goose is incredibly fragrant—it’s simply the best!”
“I could rave about this sweet and sour fish for a lifetime! Anyone who hasn’t tried it is missing out!”
“…”
The young girl ate with relish and spoke sweetly, showering Aunt Liu with compliments one after another, deepening the wrinkles of joy on Aunt Liu’s face.
“Oh, it’s not as exaggerated as you say. Come, come, Qiao Mei, eat more.”
Aunt Liu kept serving Wen Ruqiao with the communal chopsticks, making Xiao Ou gaze at them with envy.
Previously, if he dared to take an extra piece of meat, Aunt Liu would tap his head with her chopsticks. But Wen Ruqiao was different—the meat in her bowl was practically piled into a mountain!
He pushed his bowl forward. “Aunt Liu, I want some too.”
Aunt Liu’s kindly smiling face instantly turned to one of utter disdain. “Get lost! Don’t you have hands?!”
Xiao Ou: TvT
Live Stream:
【Xiao Ou is not worthy anymore】
【Haha Aunt Liu’s address has changed from Ruqiao to Qiao Mei】
【What kind of cult leader is Wen Ruqiao? Because of her, I’ve already ordered takeout sweet and sour fish and goose!】
【Has “Island Survival” become popular again? I was shopping at the mall, and a coconut chicken restaurant that used to be empty is now packed!】
The camera switches to the sea fishing group.
He Huainan’s face had turned dark, though it was unclear whether from sunburn or rising temper.
An Ruosu stared at the instant noodles, constantly hypnotizing herself—she was an idol, she had to maintain her figure, such junk food was absolutely forbidden…
Forbidden my foot!
It turns out that people have no rationality in the face of hunger.
An Ruosu tore open the instant noodles and took a bite.
Although dry instant noodles were tough and hard to swallow, tears of happiness still welled up in An Ruosu’s eyes: “Instant noodles are so delicious!”
Da Hai said confidently: “Of course, this is hard currency in our show, comparable to gold! Huainan, why don’t you have some too?”
He Huainan hadn’t expected to suffer so much on this lousy show and couldn’t help sounding a bit sharp: “I won’t eat.”
“Really not eating?”
“Nope.”
“Then can you give me half of yours?”
“…”
“Senior, can I have the other half…” An Ruosu looked at He Huainan with pleading eyes.
“…”
His growling stomach protested loudly, and He Huainan suddenly felt like he had shot himself in the foot.
But since he’d already said it, going back on his word would be too embarrassing. He could only force himself to act generous: “You two split it.”
“Hooray!”
Da Hai broke off half a piece of the noodle cake for An Ruosu, comforting her: “They have nothing to eat back at the house, while we have such earthly delicacies—we’re already very fortunate!”
An Ruosu felt extremely lucky. Good thing she had come out fishing with He Huainan, otherwise wouldn’t she be starving in the cottage?
She said with feigned concern: “I feel so bad for Ru Qiao then, she doesn’t even have instant noodles to eat.”
He Huainan regretted it deeply. If he had known earlier, he wouldn’t have shared his instant noodles. What if he still couldn’t catch any fish? Would he have to starve the whole time?
But hearing An Ruosu say that made He Huainan feel a bit better.
Wen Ruqiao was probably about to faint from hunger. When he caught fish and went back, maybe Wen Ruqiao would look at him with the eyes of a great hero…
He Huainan confidently curled the corner of his lips.
Little did he know, netizens watching this scene nearly died laughing.
【Right, right, you’re eating earthly delicacies】
【Right, right, Qiao Mei can’t afford instant noodles, she can only eat things like coconut chicken, goose, and sweet and sour fish】
【Huh, has He Huainan starved himself silly or hallucinated from hunger? Smiling like a twisted-mouth warrior god】
He Huainan’s fans were furious, instantly stirring up a storm in the livestream.
Seeing the situation turn unfavorable, the production team switched the camera back to the cottage.
Full and satisfied, the four of them lounged in the living room, sipping coconut water, living the easy life.
“Let’s watch a movie,” Aunt Liu turned on a projector from a sponsor brand. “Oh wow, Fu Yuchuan’s new movie is online, let’s watch this.”
Hearing the name “Fu Yuchuan,” Xiao Ou’s eyes lit up: “Ahhh my idol! I’ve watched this movie five times in theaters! Cried every single time, I must strongly recommend it! Fu Yuchuan’s acting is absolutely incredible!”
Wen Ruqiao didn’t pay much attention, happily slurping her coconut water. But when Fu Yuchuan’s face appeared on the screen, she nearly choked on a mouthful of coconut water.
“Cough, cough, cough…” She broke into a violent coughing fit.
Lu Minglang quickly handed her a tissue, his large palm gently patting her back, his expression filled with concern.
Aunt Liu cast a puzzled glance her way.
Xiao Ou was especially excited, letting out another shrill, chicken-like squeal of delight: “Qiao Mei, are you also a fan of Fu Yuchuan?!!”
Wen Ruqiao forced a dry laugh: “Um… I’ve been studying abroad, so I don’t know many celebrities. Who is he?”