However, as soon as I recalled Xu Xiaorong's arrogant demeanor, those beautiful fantasies were instantly crushed by me.

As long as she doesn't despise me, that's already good enough.

I took out a few pieces of clothing and laid them by the campfire, preparing to dry them. Then, patting my grumbling stomach, I got ready to go find some food. However, Xu Xiaorong stubbornly trailed behind me.

This left me somewhat helpless, dragging this shadow, my walking pace slowed considerably.

Yet, it wasn't without its benefits. The girl leaned against me, a faint fragrance emanating from her, her smooth-as-jade skin pressed against mine, causing my heart to race, almost having a certain reaction.

Fortunately, the place I needed to go to find food was on the nearby beach.

Before, when I was searching for other survivors on the beach, I noticed many irregular small holes nearby. Based on experience, these holes likely contained some crabs, and sea crabs were indeed delicious.

In no time, I dug up a large-eyed crab – a good catch with thin shells and thick meat, offering a delicious taste.

Unfortunately, I lacked materials now, and I couldn't cook something exceptionally tasty. Nevertheless, being on a deserted island, having something to eat was already quite good.

I placed the crab on a rock on the beach, gave it a heavy tap, leaving it half-dead, and then headed toward Xu Xiaorong.

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Seeing me pull out a large crab with waving claws, Xu Xiaorong was startled, stepping back several times with an expression of disgust, asking me to keep my distance.

This crab was half-dead from my pounding, oozing a lot of bodily fluids – yellow and green, looking quite unsightly.

Her eyes were full of disgust, directed not only at the crab but also at me, standing next to her with this catch, as if my actions had tainted her nobility.

This made me furious.

Why are you still acting arrogantly?

We're on a deserted island now, not somewhere else!

This is our food; quickly wrap up these crabs in this piece of clothing.

I scowled, throwing her a piece of clothing that I had prepared a long time ago, and spoke unquestionably.

Seeing me talk to her in this manner, Xu Xiaorong's expression turned unpleasant, glaring at me with both anger and repulsion. She begrudgingly followed my instructions.

If it were outside, this woman would have walked away without looking back, completely ignoring me. After all, there were plenty of men willing to flatter her.

Women like her, internally as proud as a peacock, appear polite to you on the surface but secretly look down on you, keeping others at a distance. They always think of themselves as chosen, expecting men to revolve around them.

However, on this deserted island, there was only me as a man, and she had no choice but to rely on me.

Even if she despises me, she has to endure it and listen to me.

Evil thoughts surged within me, savoring a trace of satisfaction.

With Xu Xiaorong's cooperation, I quickly caught a bunch of crabs, filling the old piece of clothing to the brim.

Holding a bundle of crabs, I felt in a great mood, humming a tune, and returned with high spirits.

Seeing me so happy, Xu Xiaorong became even more sullen. Although she was being supported by me, she turned her head away, not looking at me, as if my elation had tainted her elegance.

I couldn't be bothered with her, quickly getting back to the campfire to deal with these crabs. Having grown up in the countryside, I loved catching loaches and crabs in the river when I was a child. Cooking crabs was child's play for me.

In no time, a rich crab aroma wafted through the air.

Both of us were starving, and we eagerly started to feast.