Chapter 490

Then they began the cutting and processing.

"Just right, three large lobsters, one for each person, exactly enough to eat."

Preservation won't last long; with the weather so hot now, if the lobster meat isn't eaten, it will likely rot directly before long.

"Hmm, there's still wild vegetable soup in the pot; let's roast the large lobsters."

Liu Rushi, looking at the large lobsters Su Qiao had just finished processing, made the suggestion.

Su Qiao naturally had no objection; he was thinking the same thing.

Thus, three new bonfires appeared, and stone slabs were prepared to hang above them.

The three large lobsters lay exactly one on each stone slab.

Although the heat conduction of the stone slab isn't as strong as an iron plate, the effect is still quite good.

After several tens of minutes, the large lobsters were finally roasted through.

The fresh, fragrant scent made the three of Su Qiao's group somewhat impatient.

The colorful large lobsters were now roasted bright red!

"Looks like it's ready; come on, set the table and prepare to eat!"

Xiao Qing'er brought over wooden boards; everyone first served the soup, seafood and wild vegetable soup, and one large lobster each.

It can be said it was not inferior to yesterday's lavish seafood feast!

The three of them ate until they were very full and comfortable.

Qing'er cleared away the things, then poured a cup of lemon water for everyone.

Everyone sat there resting.

The little fox's meal was also a grilled fish.

Anyway, there were quite a few fish caught today, just enough to give it an extra meal.

The little fox isn't very big yet; a fish half a chi long is enough for it to eat.

Fortunately, the little fox is an omnivore; otherwise, it might really be hard to raise.

After resting for a while, Su Qiao got up to continue working.

The shelter was not yet finished.

Liu Rushi and Qing'er were also busy smoking fish and processing the newly caught fish of the day.

The palm leaves brought back were used by Su Qiao to decorate the house, the effect also being to block the rain.

For the roof, Su Qiao also specifically tied extra bamboo to serve as fixed supports.

After the leaves were layered on, Su Qiao also found some clay and moss, mixed them together, and patted them onto the leaves.

This way, it was double-reinforced.

To prevent strong winds from overturning or blowing away the roof, Su Qiao specifically added some stones to weigh it down.

In this way, the roof was considered stable.

It can block both rain and wind!

Unless it's a level-ten gale tornado, otherwise, with the large trees in the island's forest acting as a buffer, relying on the shelter's stability, it is absolutely safe!

After everything was done, Su Qiao found the sky was about to turn dark.

However, he had merely finished fixing the house.

The inside of the house still needed renovation.

At the very least, when it rains or the wind blows hard, a certain space must be left to store food.

It must also ensure the fire won't go out, so a small shed or eaves and the like must be made.

Furthermore, three people are sleeping; they can't lie directly on the ground.

Su Qiao still needs to make a larger bed.

There are also tables, chairs, benches, activity space, and so on.

Su Qiao felt that tonight, he should just make the bed first.

Making a bed out of bamboo is relatively easy.

After Liu Rushi and Xiao Qing'er finished smoking the fish, they came to help find dry grass; spreading dry grass on the ground will isolate the ground moisture.

The ground already had stone slabs laid by Su Qiao; adding dry grass means it won't be damp.

344, finally back!

Next, Su Qiao worked hard for most of the night and finally finished the bamboo bed.

And, relying on the island's abundant resource reserves, the three of Su Qiao's group barely survived two weeks.

In the third week.

The Fujian Navy's warships finally appeared in the sight of the three of Su Qiao's group!

Finally, they could return to normal civilized society.

The three of Su Qiao's group can be said to have let out a long sigh of relief.

Especially Su Qiao; after relaxing completely, he directly slept for two days and one night.

He didn't wake up until the evening of the second day.

"My lord, you are awake?"

As soon as Su Qiao got up and came out of the ship's cabin room, he met a Captain patrolling the ship.

They say it's a patrol, but actually it is still to protect the Imperial Envoy.

The Imperial Envoy fell directly into the sea from the boat and almost couldn't be found.

If Your Majesty hadn't issued a death order, sending both the Fujian Navy and the Tianjin Navy to search for the Imperial Envoy's whereabouts.

If alive, find the person; if dead, find the body!

They would not have exerted themselves to search everywhere.

Now that the Imperial Envoy has finally been found, this can be counted as a merit; we must not repeat the mistake and let the Imperial Envoy face danger again.

The Captain and the sailors and soldiers near the entrance are all there to protect Su Qiao's safety!

"You're awake. By the way, is there any food? This official is somewhat hungry."

Su Qiao had slept for such a long time without eating or drinking in between.

His stomach had long been empty; the moment he woke up, he felt ravenous.

The Captain was stunned by Su Qiao's question, then came to his senses and nodded repeatedly. "Yes, yes, yes. My lord, please wait a moment. The kitchen has already prepared everything; this subordinate will go and have them arrange it immediately!"

"Hmm, how are Liu Rushi and the others?"

"My lord is asking about Lady Liu and the others, is he? They woke up earlier than my lord; by then it had already been up since this morning. This subordinate will notify them at once."

"Very well, arrange it quickly!"

"Yes!"

Only then did Su Qiao return to the room and sit down.

He was indeed feeling extremely hungry.

He had not been seated for long.

The door was knocked upon.

Su Qiao was too lazy to open it and called out directly, "Come in!"

The door was pushed open, and those who entered were precisely the people who had prepared the meal in the kitchen, or rather, the kitchen chefs.

They held trays in their hands, upon which the food and dishes were arranged.

The portions were generous, with fish and meat, and even rare vegetables.

It could be considered extremely lavish.

It was only because of his status; otherwise, gathering such a table would not be easy.

Smelling the fragrance of the food, Su Qiao felt his mouth water; he could immediately swallow an ox!

"My lord!"

"Hmm, just place it here."

Su Qiao pointed to the table before him and said.

These people quickly agreed, carrying the items in one by one and placing them on the table.

Everyone did not wish to disturb Su Qiao while he ate; after quickly setting down the items, they tactfully took their leave.

Only after they had all departed did Su Qiao quickly come to the table and sit down.

Just as he had picked up his chopsticks and was about to start eating.