chapter 6 Set out to find water

I looked at Saahira and said, "If you have time to cry, why not eat a few more clams? If you don't eat them, I will eat them all in a while."

Saahira wiped away her tears and immediately picked up a clam and blew on it. She said proudly: "Brother Einstein, this is the result of my hard work all afternoon. I can't let you eat it all."

As he said that, Saahira didn't care whether the clams were boiled or not. He took them one by one after eating them, as if he wanted to eat them all in one go.

A few of us smiled at each other and continued to enjoy the delicious clams.

Since the shipwreck, we have been tense all the time.

Now, we have a warm fire, delicious cooked food, a sheltered camp, and we can sit on the beach without worrying about capsizing the boat. To be honest, now is the most peaceful time I have felt in a month.

Although we don't have enough water and food yet, I believe we will find it soon.

The clams in the thermal bag were not enough to fill our stomachs. Since the clam meat contains a lot of salt, we felt even thirstier after eating it.

Saahira licked her chapped lips, looked at Tarala and asked, "Sister Yan, can we find fresh water tomorrow?"

Tarala said: "This island is very big. If you look for it along the lush vegetation, you will definitely find * or a pool."

Deborah asked again: "Will we all set out together to find water tomorrow?"

Tarala said: "Leave two people behind so that we can send out a signal in case a search and rescue ship or plane passes by."

I was worried: "Our orange flare has been soaked in sea water, I'm afraid it won't work."

Chimere said: "Piling dry firewood leaves and wet firewood leaves together and burning them can produce a lot of smoke."

Tarala said: "Tomorrow, Deborah and Saahira will stay on the beach to prepare a firewood pile that can send out smoke signals. Einstein and Chimere, I will go to the depths of the woods to find water."

As he said that, Tarala looked at me and asked, "What do you think?"

I said to her: "Let's go like this, the two of us will go and let Chimere stay."

Chimere looked up at me and said, "Einstein, I'll go with you."

I said: "There is no need for three people to take risks together."

Tarala said: "Einstein, the only equipment we have that can hold water is 5 insulated bags. If Chimere doesn't go, I won't be able to get it by myself."

I said: "It doesn't matter, it's just water for 5 insulated bags, I'll take it by myself."

Tarala said: "Einstein, your hand needs to be holding a peace ax to protect us, instead of being occupied by a thermal bag filled with water!"

I took a deep breath and was about to retort when Chimere suddenly said, "Let me go. I'm a doctor. I can save your life in critical moments."

A hint of surprise flashed in Tarala's eyes, and she immediately answered: "Okay, it's decided."

Seeing that Chimere was determined, I said nothing more and could only nod my head in agreement.

Tarala said: "Einstein, you have a good rest tonight and regain your strength. If you encounter danger in the woods, you are the only man and we all rely on you. Chimere and I will be on duty in the first half of the night, and Deborah and Xiao will be on duty in the second half of the night ." ItSaahira on duty, everyone has no objection.”

No one else said anything, I nodded, and then breathed a little tiredly.

Deborah and Saahira leaned against each other with sleepy eyes.

The sea water washed against the beach, making a splashing sound, and the surrounding area became quiet. From time to time, strange bird calls came from the depths of the mountain forest.

The warm fire burned my face, and my eyelids became heavy.

After a while, I fell into a deep sleep.

I was speechless all night. When I woke up again, the fire in front of me had been extinguished, and Tarala and the others didn't know where they were.

I felt that my limbs were very sore, my chest was very tight, and my whole body became extremely weak, as if I would collapse if blown by the wind.

For more than a month, I could count the amount of water I drank on my fingers. Whether it was compressed biscuits or fish, they could not provide my body with enough energy.

I had to find fresh water and more food as soon as possible, otherwise a common cold might kill me.

Thinking of this, I struggled to stand up, then held on to the stone and limped out.

I put my hands together and took a look at the beach. Tarala and the others were picking up pebbles, as if they were arranging some kind of pattern.

Saahira looked up and saw me. She waved her hand and motioned for me to come over.

I staggered over and saw an SOS signal on the ground.

I looked towards Tarala and the others, and I saw that everyone was not in good condition. Their faces were pale, their lips were chapped, and they looked weak.

Tarala turned around and bent down to take out the medicine box from her backpack. Then she opened the medicine box and took out the saline solution inside.

She touched the saline solution to her forehead, then turned around and came to me, handed it to me and said, "Drink it."

Saahira stared at the saline solution and kept swallowing saliva. Deborah's eyes were also full of desire.

I took a deep breath and said, "Keep it, it can save our lives at the critical moment."

Tarala: "Now is the critical moment. If we can't find water, we will all die!"

I took the saline solution, opened the cap with a sailor's knife, and drank from the bottle.

Even though my body desperately needed water, I controlled myself and drank only half of it. Tarala and Chimere also need water very much.

Tarala looked at Deborah and Saahira, "If you just keep at it, we will definitely be able to find water before night."

The two of them nodded. I handed the saline solution to Tarala. She drank some, and then handed it to Chimere, who drank the rest.

She stuffed the empty bottles and medicine box into her backpack, and then a set of nylon ropes and five insulated bags.

We took away a peace ax and left one for Deborah and Saahira.

They sent us to the edge of the woods and everyone hugged each other.

Deborah said: "I wish you all the best."

Saahira looked at me and said, "Brother Einstein, we are waiting for you to come back. We must come back."

I took a deep breath and said, "Okay, don't worry, don't run around, just stay here on the beach." The two nodded, I tightened my backpack, turned around, took Tarala and Chimere Xue towards Walk deep into the woods.