Quick Transmigration: Leisure

Chapter 469 The Retirement Life of a Down-on-His-Luck Tycoon 6

On the fifth day after arriving on the island, the sun rose, casting rays of light across the sky.

Valer frowned as he looked at the sea. The materials for the rain shelter were ready, but they hadn't started setting it up yet. If it rained within four hours, they would be completely soaked.

Xia Youmi had also woken up long ago, and she was still continuing the handicrafts she had made last night.

Valer looked over, his brow furrowing even deeper, but he did not reprimand him.

last night,

In the middle of the night, Xia Youmi felt something was wrong, so she woke up early and continued composing until she was so tired that she fell asleep without realizing it.

When she opened her eyes, a sturdy oval wooden basin was already placed in front of her. She didn't have time to admire it properly before she hurriedly continued to finish her work.

Soaked fibers are more flexible than dry ones, making them easier to shape and less prone to breakage later.

However, Waler's confusion gradually subsided after seeing the prototype of Xia Youmi's handicrafts.

Those were two pairs of gloves, one large and one small, woven from plant fibers, or rather, dense palm pads.

It's clear that a lot of effort was put into it; it's folded into two layers, and it's breathable and durable to the touch.

It's still Xia Youmi's old-fashioned straw sandal weaving skills, an unbeatable advanced version.

But this is the first time I've made a palm pad like this, and I have to thank myself for seeing something similar during an adventure in another world so I can make a replica.

After breakfast, Xia Youmi finally finished her business.

"Brother, why don't you give it a try?"

She handed the palm pad, which was a size too big and not yet properly fastened, to Valer, intending for him to adjust the size so she could do the final step herself.

"..."

Valer first looked into Xia Youmi's eyes, and seeing nothing unusual, he took the palm pad and put it on.

His palms were covered in scars and fresh wounds, but they couldn't hide the power and dominance emanating from his hands.

"Brother, wrap this hemp thread around this end, then pull on both sides to tighten it to the right size." Xia Youmi demonstrated with the pair he wore on his hand, pointing out the threads that required some effort.

Valer looked down silently.

Her hands were no longer as fair as they had been a few days ago, or rather, they were still quite fair, but there were more red marks and wounds.

Fine and dense, like the lines on a palm pad.

After hearing the instructions, Valer didn't rush to tinker with his own palm pads.

He took them off and, to Xia Youmi's astonishment, skillfully finished the smaller pair.

indeed,

If Xia Youmi had used her strength, she wouldn't have been able to fix her own hands at all, but since she hadn't made the request herself, Valer didn't pretend it didn't exist.

With just a few movements, the previously loose areas were repaired and made firm. Xia Youmi moved her hands and nodded repeatedly in praise and thanks.

"Thank you, brother! Thank you!" This was a thank you to the other person, and also a thank you to oneself.

"Hmm." After fiddling with them, Valer began to tighten the pair of shoes that were several sizes too big, though there was no need to care about the injury.

but,

He was used to wearing gloves.

More importantly, it's going to rain today, and a pair of gloves will speed up the process of setting up the rain shelter.

That was just in time.

Looking at his palm, Valer finally managed a faint smile.

......

Time is tight.

After receiving the news that Xia Youmi and Wale were experiencing synchronized rainfall, it started spinning like a top.

First, the canopy must at least be constructed in shape to provide basic rain protection.

Even if they don't have time to hide inside, they must be able to protect the items.

Aside from providing necessary support and assistance, Waler remained largely silent.

Xia Youmi gathered the scattered utensils that couldn't withstand the rain and brought them to the vicinity of the shed. The process didn't last long because Xia Youmi discovered that although the arrangement seemed messy, almost everything in the living space was illogical.

The gist is that all objects scattered in the field of vision are arranged according to their elevation.

The fire starter, rest area, toilet area, food drying area, and water storage area are all in place.

This ensures to the greatest extent possible that the water flowing down from above will not cause pollution during rainfall.

Xia Youmi likes the feeling of someone being more thoughtful than her.

From the very beginning, she was a lazy person who didn't like to overthink things.

When forced to make plans for survival, one often creates unnecessary and uncontrollable troubles due to differing perspectives.

While it may not result in injury or irreversible damage, it is a hurdle.

They become even more lethargic when they are low on energy.

Therefore,

A powerful figure is just right—they are neither burdened by family or romantic relationships, nor do they need to live in constant fear.

On a deserted island, a weak woman poses no threat.

If the person being taken care of can also save him some trouble, the big boss will probably be more willing to help.

Pack away your rain-proof items; they're about to be washed by the heavy rain.

Xia Youmi placed the basins on a high place, but two were still not enough.

But this was done in the spare time while the shed was being set up; Waler had really done his best.

Then we can only utilize it to its fullest extent.

She chose a spot where many branches had been planted and dug shallow pits to collect as much rainwater as possible. After the irregular pits were dug, Xia Youmi began to lay down leaves and then weigh them down with stones.

It was also because of limited tools and time that Xia Youmi was able to improve the filtration system.

The water storage capacity is enough for washing clothes for now.

Even with the pads on, Xia Youmi felt like she couldn't keep going, her cheeks were covered in sweat.

but,

When a person is craving something, it's as if their whole body suddenly tenses up.

Thus, Xia Youmi realized that the salt could be washed away by rainwater, so he continued to wind the spring.

Fortunately,

By this time, Waler had successfully built the basic structure of the canopy, which was just enough to keep out the rain, so he stopped trying to improve it.

With the help of an expert, the progress of digging the hole was incredibly fast.

"Here, we can wash clothes with rainwater. I left a bowl of wood ash under the shed," Xia Youmi said, pointing to various areas. She was synchronizing the detailed division of labor with Waler to avoid duplication.

"And this spot, I want a deeper hole." She hopes to dig a shallow hole of less than ten centimeters to thirty centimeters.

"Hmm." Valer no longer had any doubts. He picked up a tree branch and shoveled down, almost as hard as ten blows from Xia Youmi.

"Wow!"

"Truly worthy of being called the eldest brother!"

The pace gradually quickened amidst Xia Youmi's repeated praises; no one dislikes being genuinely flattered and praised.

In the afternoon,

The thunder rumbled in the distance, but the sound was short-lived.

They stopped digging holes and squatted under the awning.

As a lone dark cloud landed on the island, raindrops slanted down to the ground, splashing up clumps of fine sand that gradually merged into a continuous sheet.

As expected, it was a downpour.

The rain suddenly intensified, and the roof of their shelter, which could easily accommodate two people in one section, began to bear the weight.

Because it's not fully completed, there are still quite a few gaps that leak water.

Valer and Xia Youmi's hiding place gradually narrowed. Fortunately, the leak was mainly concentrated in the middle, and the two just hid further and further away without offending or being ambiguous.

"Big brother!"

Peeking out to look at the sky, I saw that it had been raining for about fifteen minutes, and light was gradually breaking through the edges of the dark clouds. This meant that this was just a quick and short-lived convective rain, and the weather would soon clear up again.

Having estimated the time, Valer began to take off his clothes.

Compared to a tank top that only shows a pair of arms, going completely naked allows you to see a muscular physique more clearly.

Beyond the sense of power, it conveys a profound sense of vicissitude through the crisscrossing knife marks.

Xia Youmi looked at it several times and could still see several gunshot wounds near her left chest.

"I'm going to the southeast."

"understand!"

Valer didn't mean to show off his physique; he just wanted to leave his vest under the awning to avoid getting it wet.

He walked shirtless toward the agreed-upon southeast direction.

This is a perfect opportunity to take a bath.

Xia Youmi knew that Waler swam in the sea every night, but he wouldn't wipe himself with fresh water, so the salt on his body still made him uncomfortable no matter what.

Rain, especially good rain like this, not only stores water but also provides an excellent opportunity to cleanse oneself.

Therefore, Waler's words also implied that Xia Youmi should do as he pleased.

The two occupied one side of the room, without interfering with each other.

Sooner or later, the sense of shame will gradually fade away.

But he never had the intention of forcing his subordinates to obey. Usually, he would only consider the advantages and disadvantages. If something was not good for him, he might not even bother with tormenting their mentality. He would simply and decisively send them back to the embrace of hell. In this way, he could be considered to be doing good deeds.

Xia Youmi didn't hesitate much. She wrapped her coat around her waist, took off her trousers, and wore only a vest-style bra on her upper body.

As long as you can accept it psychologically, in reality, this is much more conservative than a halter swimsuit.

Besides washing away sweat and salt, it also washes away small grains of sand.

Both Waler and Xia Youmi had things to do in the rain.

The rattan, wood, and leaves used for building rain shelters actually need to be washed in the rain. This washes away salt and insect eggs, and the damp material is easier to bend and tie.

This is why the boss didn't finish building the canopy properly, even though he had the time.

In addition,

Xia Youmi was washing clothes while gazing into the distance, and sure enough, the boss was maintaining his knives.

Rainwater truly is a natural replenishment station, making one want to jump for joy at this moment.

La la!