92: Back to peak beauty, let's go beachcombing!
An Lan gently pinched a clump of honey locust foam, her movements as delicate as if she were tending to a rare treasure, and carefully applied it to Lu Fan's face.
The foam was dense and fine, emitting a faint herbal fragrance; it not only effectively reduced friction between the razor and the skin to prevent accidental nicks but also softened the beard, making the subsequent shaving process much smoother.
Feeling An Lan's fingertips lightly brushing against his face, massaging in gentle circles, Lu Fan felt all his pores relax, and an unprecedented sense of comfort welled up within him.
In a daze, he couldn't help but marvel at why the hair-washing industry was so popular; such an experience was truly too comfortable and enjoyable.
He was a bit too embarrassed to open his eyes and could only feign composure, but his darting eyes still betrayed his inner awkwardness and unease.
An Lan didn't say much; her eyes were full of focus and seriousness, and the razor in her hand seemed to be endowed with life as it moved lightly across Lu Fan's face.
With every stroke of the razor, the thick stubble fell away.
Under An Lan's careful sculpting, Lu Fan's beard gradually vanished, and his previously hidden jawline became clear, revealing his well-defined face once more.
Without the beard's obstruction, Lu Fan's face appeared even more clean and handsome.
It wasn't the kind of superficial, delicate handsomeness, but rather an approachability that radiated from the inside out, making one feel comfortable from the bottom of their heart.
"Alright, mission accomplished!"
Looking at the brand-new Lu Fan, An Lan felt quite a sense of achievement.
Lu Fan raised his hand to touch his smooth chin, the corners of his mouth turning up as he stood up with a smile, even intentionally spinning around and joking humorously, "How is it? Did I instantly transform from a rugged, rough man into an elegant, handsome guy?"
At this moment, the barrage comments in the livestream room were like a bursting flood, scrolling frantically.
"Wow, it's been so long since I've seen such a strikingly handsome Great God Lu Fan!"
"After shaving, he's basically returned straight to his peak appearance; my inner fangirl is starting to overflow again!"
"Haha, he's back, the handsome Lu Fan from before is back!"
"An Lan's skill is simply amazing; she fixed Lu Fan up to be so handsome. Standing together, they're truly a match made in heaven!"
Seeing the smug and slightly cocky Lu Fan, An Lan's lips curled up slightly, and she said with a light laugh, "Just shaving isn't enough. Look at your hair; it's so messy it's almost a bird's nest."
Lu Fan reached out to touch his hair, which was as chaotic as a bird's nest, and laughed heartily, "Alright then, I'll have to trouble Stylist An Lan to carefully design a handsome hairstyle for me."
Holding the scissors, An Lan's eyes revealed a hint of excitement and anticipation as she skillfully moved through Lu Fan's hair.
She tilted her head at times and frowned slightly at others, her fingers nimbly flipping through Lu Fan's hair; every snip was just right, as if endowed with a magical power.
Lu Fan sat there obediently like a well-behaved elementary student, letting An Lan work on him.
Occasionally, when his hair was pulled, he would only grimace and let out a soft "hiss," but he never dared to move an inch, for fear of disrupting An Lan's creative rhythm.
"Don't move, it'll be done soon." An Lan stared intently at the hair in her hands, the stray hairs on her forehead swaying gently with her movements like lively musical notes.
After some careful trimming, Lu Fan's hair became clean and neat with distinct layers; his whole person instantly radiated new vitality and energy, looking even more spirited and strikingly handsome.
An Lan looked at her masterpiece with satisfaction, her face beaming with a proud smile as she said, "There, you look several years younger now, practically a Little Fresh Meat."
Lu Fan used the water in the basin to look at his reflection and nodded with satisfaction, praising, "Not bad, not bad. As expected, when I was young, I really was young."
Seeing Lu Fan's satisfied look, An Lan was also overjoyed.
Suddenly, a flash of inspiration hit her, and she said to Lu Fan, "Since I've cut your hair, I want to change to a new hairstyle too, to give myself a change of mood."
So, with Lu Fan's enthusiastic help, An Lan also picked up the scissors and, facing her reflection in the basin, carefully trimmed her own hair.
Lu Fan gave suggestions from time to time, and the two of them chatted and laughed; their laughter echoed in the Shelter, making it very pleasant.
Before long, An Lan's long hair had become a shoulder-length bob, and her whole person instantly gained a bit more of a spirited charm.
She was full of youthful vitality, like a sunflower blooming in the sun, radiating a charming glow.
"Wow, this short hair suits you so well; it makes you look even more beautiful and gives you a better aura!" Lu Fan praised sincerely, his eyes full of admiration and wonder.
An Lan's cheeks flushed slightly, and she smiled somewhat embarrassedly, saying softly, "Is it okay? It's my first time trying this kind of short hair."
By the time they finished all this, it was already around four or five in the afternoon.
The warm sunlight was no longer as scorching and dazzling as at noon but carried a soft golden hue, like a thin veil gently draped over the earth.
Lu Fan looked at the sky and turned to An Lan, saying, "It's still early. Let's go to the beach and get some seafood; I haven't had a seafood feast in a long time, just thinking about it makes me drool."
Upon hearing this, An Lan's eyes immediately lit up, and she said excitedly, "Okay! I've never been to the beach before; I've wanted to go and see it for a long time!"
The two of them took Da Hei and headed toward the beach with great enthusiasm.
Along the way, Da Hei bounded ahead, occasionally diving into the bushes, having a great time.
Big Horn followed slowly behind.
Soon, they arrived at the seaside. The waves gently lapped against the beach, making a pleasant "shua shua" sound, like the ocean performing a beautiful piece of music.
The sea breeze, carrying the characteristic salty scent of the ocean, blew against their faces and brushed their cheeks, making them feel incredibly refreshed, as if all their troubles were being carried away by this gentle breeze.
An Lan excitedly took off her shoes and stepped onto the sand with bare feet; the fine sand slowly slipped between her toes, bringing a tingling sensation that was warm and pleasant.
Lu Fan walked over with a smile, also took off his shoes, and strolled leisurely on the beach with An Lan.
"Let's find a place to pick up shells first; if we're lucky, maybe we can even find pearls!" Lu Fan suggested enthusiastically.
So, the two of them immediately bent down, their eyes fixed on the ground, not missing any corner as they searched carefully on the beach.
Da Hei also joined in the fun, vigorously digging into the sand with his paws, occasionally picking up a shell in his mouth and running over excitedly to wag his tail in front of Lu Fan and An Lan, showing off his "spoils."
"Look, I found a very beautiful shell!"
An Lan excitedly held up a shell; it shimmered with multicolored light under the sun, like a brilliant gemstone, very beautiful.
Lu Fan, meanwhile, searched the surroundings to see if there was any seafood.
In the livestream room, the audience's enthusiasm was also ignited by this warm and beautiful scene.
"Sunlight, beach, handsome guy, beautiful girl, ahhh!"
"But this livestream's image quality is truly incredible; every frame is like a movie masterpiece, it's such a treat!"
"I'm so envious of them, being able to enjoy life in such a beautiful place; I really wish I could go too."
"Hey, you wouldn't be happy if you actually went."
After picking up shells for a while, Lu Fan pulled An Lan into the shallow sea area, ready to start a wonderful journey of searching for seafood.
The sea water was cool, gently washing over their ankles and bringing a refreshing feeling, as if the ocean were playing intimately with them.
They walked carefully in the water, their eyes fixed on the seabed, not missing any corner that might hide delicious seafood.
The clams, crabs, and other creatures hidden in the sand were like mysterious treasures waiting for them to discover.
[Wilderness Survival Announcement]
[China Player An Lan triggered ten thousand times rebate]
[Clams 21 * 10,000]
For a moment, the seabed seemed to have been cast with a spell; plump clams were everywhere, making An Lan a bit overwhelmed, her hands so busy she couldn't even catch them all.
"Wow, there's a crab here!" An Lan had sharp eyes and immediately saw a small crab crawling quickly on the seabed, its eight flexible little legs leaving shallow traces on the sand.
Lu Fan quickly bent down and reached out to catch the crab.
But this crab was very clever; as if sensing danger, it "whooshed" and ducked into a nearby rock crevice, leaving only a small opening.
Lu Fan wasn't willing to let the "fat meat" in his grasp slip away like that; he carefully reached into the crevice, trying to pull the crab out from its hiding place.
"Be careful, don't get pinched by the crab," An Lan said with a face full of worry, her eyes filled with concern.
"Don't worry, I have a way," Lu Fan said confidently. Suddenly, his eyes lit up, and with a sharp tug, he successfully pulled the crab out of the crevice.
The crab waved its pincers in his hand, struggling desperately as if making its final stand, but Lu Fan laughed heartily, "Let's see where you can run now; I've caught you this time!"
They continued searching in the water and soon harvested a whole basket of clams and crabs.
Just as they were immersed in the joy of the harvest...
[Kelp drifting across the sea has appeared ahead]
Lu Fan looked up and saw a large patch of green things floating on the sea surface not far away, appearing and disappearing with the rise and fall of the waves, like a green forest floating on the sea.
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