148: The moon is so beautiful tonight!

But they didn't have time to admire the scenery; with spices on their minds, they began searching around again.

An Lan found a plant with broad leaves next to a rock. She crouched down, took a careful sniff, and a look of surprise appeared on her face: "Lu Fan, come quick! This looks like lemongrass!"

Lu Fan ran over, leaned down to smell it, and indeed, there was a fresh lemon scent. "The smell is good, but why are there no lemons?" His face was full of confusion.

"Well, there's no wife in a Wife Cake either," An Lan joked with a smile, her eyes curving like crescent moons.

"Ah, well..."

Lu Fan was stunned for a moment, then thought about it and realized she was right. He couldn't help but laugh, his laughter echoing on the mountain peak.

They then picked some more lemongrass, and the basket gradually filled up, becoming heavy.

"That should be enough; it's too hot," Lu Fan said, wiping pea-sized beads of sweat from his forehead. He kept glancing at An Lan, his eyes full of concern.

He wasn't tired himself, but seeing An Lan a bit out of breath, he felt bad that she was working so hard with him.

"Alright, let's head back then. I can't wait to try these new spices. Tonight, I'll let you taste my 'Spice Magic Feast'."

An Lan said with a smile, her eyes sparkling with anticipation and excitement.

[Wilderness Survival Announcement]

[Huaguo Player Lu Fan triggered ten thousand times rebate]

[China Player An Lan triggered ten thousand times rebate]

[Mint 14 * 10,000]

[Perilla 6 * 10,000]

...In the livestream room.

"Wow, this is the first time I've seen Great God Lu Fan get so little from a rebate."

"They're spices; they're small in volume but big on flavor."

"Still complaining it's too little? Even if there were more, it's not like you'd get to eat it."

"Sigh, same old saying: don't say things that aren't conducive to unity."

The two returned the way they came, chatting and laughing along the way, sharing their gains from this exploration.

Lu Fan vividly described how the animals in the forest would be attracted if he used these spices to make delicacies.

An Lan responded with a smile, imagining those scenes and couldn't help but giggle.

Back at the Shelter, An Lan immediately ducked into the kitchen and began preparing dinner.

She washed the Mint with practiced movements and brewed two cups of Mint tea. The tender green Mint leaves unfurled in the water, releasing a fresh aroma.

She then used the Perilla and lemongrass to make a unique grilled fish. The purple of the Perilla and the emerald green of the lemongrass paired together like a beautiful painting.

She also tossed a plate of Mint cold salad; the refreshing Mint paired with the tender vegetables looked mouth-watering.

Finally, she grilled several pieces of meat with Thyme. The meat sizzled over the fire, emitting an enticing fragrance. The unique scent of the Thyme infused into it, making one's mouth water.

Lu Fan helped out on the side, passing seasonings one moment and plates the next.

But his eyes kept drifting to An Lan, and he couldn't help but show a look like a total fanboy, the corners of his mouth turning up slightly as if he were watching a wonderful performance.

Before long, the dining table was covered with a sumptuous spread of dishes. The aroma filled the entire Shelter.

"Come, try my cooking and see how these new spices pair together."

An Lan said with a smile, her eyes holding a hint of anticipation and nervousness, like she was waiting for the results of an important exam.

Lu Fan picked up his chopsticks, took a piece of fish, and put it in his mouth. His eyes instantly lit up like stars twinkling in the night sky.

"Wow, too delicious! The flavor of this Perilla and lemongrass is absolutely amazing. The fish is tender and juicy without a hint of fishiness. I feel like I could eat ten of these!"

He took another bite of the Mint salad and the grilled meat, full of praise: "This Mint is refreshing and tasty, and the grilled meat is incredibly fragrant. This meal today is a heavenly delicacy; I feel like I've reached gourmet paradise!"

In the livestream room.

"Wow, that looks so good. I'm drooling. I can smell the fragrance through the screen."

"Is it just me, or is Great God Lu Fan's acting a bit too exaggerated?"

"How is it exaggerated? He's been at this level for so many years. After all this time, have your eyes improved? Have you looked for your own problems?"

"Who said this acting is bad? This acting is great! It's more than enough to star in Midnight Diner; he might even win Best Actor."

"I agree with that."

"Believe it or not, if An Lan stir-fried a plate of grass for Great God Lu Fan, he'd still say it tastes 'berry' good."

"My Great God Lu Fan has turned into a simp."

The two ate and chatted, enjoying this warm moment.

Sunlight filtered through the window onto the dining table, casting a golden glow over their figures.

After eating, Lu Fan and An Lan sat in the courtyard, drinking Mint tea and looking at the stars.

The stars twinkled as if winking at them. A gentle breeze brushed past, bringing a hint of coolness, as if the whole world was immersed in this beautiful night.

As night fell, Lu Fan lay lazily in his chair. Beside him, the campfire crackled, its warm yellow light dancing and flickering. He feigned nonchalance and slightly turned his head, his gaze secretly falling on An Lan.

The firelight was like a gentle filter cast over An Lan's face, outlining her soft features.

At that moment, a woman's unique softness and fortitude blended wonderfully in her. She was so beautiful that Lu Fan found it hard to look away.

Thump, thump.

Lu Fan felt like his heart was about to burst out of his chest, beating more and more intensely. He nervously swallowed, gathered his courage, and spoke in a slightly trembling voice: "Tonight... the moon is beautiful."

His voice was so soft it seemed like a gust of wind could blow it away.

An Lan instinctively looked up, her gaze searching the night sky. The stars were twinkling and brilliant, but there was no sign of a moon.

Her face was full of confusion, her brow furrowed slightly as she asked, "Where's the moon?"

Lu Fan froze instantly, his smile hardening on his face. His mind went blank, and his heart full of anticipation was instantly filled with embarrassment.

He secretly groaned in his heart, wishing he could find a hole to crawl into.

At that moment, the livestream room instantly exploded.

"Hahaha!"

barrage comments scrolled frantically across the screen, one laughing emoji after another, as if they were all mercilessly mocking this awkward scene.

"Is there anything more embarrassing than this?"

"Oh my god, people with social anxiety are already cringing to death."

"I said the same thing last time, and my goddess told me I'm a 'good person'."

"I've already died of laughter in my bed."

Zhao Hangjun sat in front of the screen and couldn't help but laugh out loud when he saw this.

He shook his head and remarked, "Young people these days always can't escape matters of the heart. Unlike when we were young, we expressed our feelings boldly. Even if we were rejected, so what?"

He paused, picked up his water cup to moisten his throat, and continued, "When I was young, I also met a very beautiful girl. I boldly confessed then too. I wasn't sad after she rejected me; I still wished her happiness. It's been 32 years, and I've never thought of her once."

Wang Tao sat nearby, listening quietly. His expression was a bit complex, and he hesitated to speak. In the end, he just silently complained in his heart, "This table sure is a table."

In the livestream room, the barrage comments scrolled frantically again.

"I thought he moved on, but he mentioned '32 years' the moment he opened his mouth."

"I also can't forget the goddess who sat in front of me during my school days."

"Hehe, my first love is my mistress now. Who can beat me?"

"I still remember my first girlfriend. She had a gambling father, a paralyzed mother, a brother in school, and a broken self. I felt so bad for her that I often went to find her for a foot wash."

"To the person above, which Technician number? As everyone knows, I have a friend..."

An Lan looked at Lu Fan's distressed and at a loss look and couldn't help but burst out laughing.

That crisp laughter was like a string of silver bells echoing in the night sky.

Lu Fan's face turned beet red with embarrassment. He quickly turned his head away, trying to hide his distress, and stammered an explanation: "Haha, I said it wrong. The stars are quite bright... haha, they have very sharp edges, haha."

His laughter was full of awkwardness and distress.

An Lan stopped laughing and looked seriously into Lu Fan's eyes. Her gaze was gentle and firm, a faint smile on her lips as she said softly, "The moon is indeed very beautiful tonight, and the breeze is very gentle."