I really don't want to date a girl addicted to the internet!

On the bridge, under the watchful eyes of several people, Sebastian maneuvered the yacht in reverse at full speed. The hull trembled, but there was no sign of it moving.

The old gentleman's expression turned serious.

"Sebastian, why isn't the ship moving?" Miriam, who was peering over the ship's side with a flashlight, turned around and asked.

“Perhaps the tide hasn’t reached its highest point yet…” Sebastian shook his head and calmly continued trying, the propeller at the bottom of the boat reversing and stirring the water with a splashing sound.

An hour later, as the rising tide gradually receded, the Miriam remained motionless in place.

Sebastian, sweat beading on his forehead, shook his head and said in a deep voice, "The stranding is more serious than we expected. The rising tide alone won't be enough to free the stranded people. Perhaps we need a rescue."

……

199. Cheng Fei and his group were stranded on a deserted island.

“Without a satellite signal, we can’t call for help unless a ship happens to be passing by.” Shen Xi frowned.

"So we're stuck on a deserted island?" Nagasaki Asuna blinked.

"Why can't I get a signal?" Ye Shuang looked up at the sky in confusion. The clear night sky, free of light pollution, was filled with twinkling stars.

In the increasingly tense atmosphere, only one person seemed to remain detached.

"Gentlemen, relax. At worst, we can spend our whole lives on this island. By the way, have you ever read Robinson Crusoe? Our conditions are much better than his." Cheng Fei stood on the ship's railing with his hands in his pockets, as if admiring the scenery.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, once the Miriam leaves the system dimension, it will return to its original sea area. Just to be on the safe side, he decided to stay here for a few more days; being stranded is just as good.

"I almost forgot there's a Savage Friday here," Shen Xi sneered.

Sebastian glanced at his mechanical watch. "It's two in the morning. Everyone, please calm down and get some rest. Satellite communication may be restored by tomorrow. There is plenty of food and water on board. As long as we don't encounter any more enemy ships, we'll be fine."

The girls looked at each other, and could only nod.

“The housekeeper is right, let’s just treat it as part of the vacation and relax,” Cheng Fei said, sounding very supportive.

"Everyone! It's already two o'clock. This is a rare opportunity. How about we play Monopoly all night long?" Miriam excitedly suggested after Sebastian left.

"Let's forget about that, Miriam. Nobody's in the mood right now." Nagasaki Asuna gave a slightly troubled wry smile.

“Well, Miss Nagasaki is right…” Miriam slumped down.

"Professor Shen, what are you studying this time?" Cheng Fei asked, looking at Shen Xi, who had somehow picked up a nautical chart and was studying it.

"I was wondering, before the incident, there were no islands within a hundred nautical miles of the sea we were sailing in. What exactly is this place?" The aloof girl cast a questioning look at Cheng Fei.

“We’ve already discovered a new continent, what’s the big deal about discovering another small island?” Cheng Fei shrugged.

As soon as he finished speaking, the boy realized that not only Shen Xi, but also Nagasaki Asuna and Ye Shuang were staring at him as if he were a spy.

"What's with those expressions? You don't suspect I'm behind this, do you?" Cheng Fei was stunned.

"Cheng Fei, is this another one of Miriam and your plans?" Nagasaki Asuna asked, her hands behind her back.

Cheng Fei realized that they seemed to have misunderstood something. He had indeed spoiled Miriam's plan for them as usual a couple of days ago.

"Senior, is this your plan?" Cheng Fei turned his head without saying a word.

Miriam, who was tilting her head back and popping potato chips into her mouth, met the boy's gaze, shook her head vigorously, and realized something. "Junior! You betrayed me?"

Cheng Fei glanced away.

"Alright, let's all rest first, no matter what." Nagasaki Asuna looked at Shen Xi and Ye Shuang.

……

The group spent a foggy night, except for Cheng Fei, who slept soundly.

Under the rising sun, the Miriam remained firmly anchored on the beach near the shore, unable to move.

As soon as it was light, everyone gathered in the cockpit.

"Ladies and gentlemen, it is with great regret that satellite communications remain disrupted and radio requests for assistance have not been answered," Sebastian announced in a somber voice.

"What should we do then?" Miriam covered her mouth.

“Your Highness need not worry. I inspected the area yesterday. The bow of the ship is not deeply aground and is situated on soft sand, so theoretically it can be dug out.” Sebastian had already prepared a solution.

"Will it work?" Cheng Fei asked in surprise.

Sebastian's expression was firm. "Of course, it's just a matter of time. It would be even better if you could help by swimming."

"I can, no problem." Cheng Fei nodded.

“I can help with the digging too,” Ye Shuang said seriously.

“This kind of work is fine with the gentlemen. Ladies, please come to the shore to cool off. If you’d like, could you please help prepare some food?” the butler said with a bow, exuding the air of an old-fashioned British gentleman.

"Sebastian, thank you for your hard work, and also for the junior." Miriam bit her nails.

"Don't worry, senior." Cheng Fei looked at Sebastian with an energetic expression. "Let's get started as soon as possible."

He knew without a doubt that physical labor like diving and digging in the sand would greatly increase his experience points, and he was thrilled just thinking about it.

“Understood, I’ll take care of the cooking.” Nagasaki Asuna nodded and smiled.

“I’ll help with that too,” Shen Xi said expressionlessly.

After the discussion, the entire crew of the Miriam sprang into action.

The ship is equipped with a full set of diving gear and can refill its own oxygen tanks, allowing Cheng Fei and Sebastian to work underwater for extended periods.

The sea was unusually calm, without even a slightly larger wave. The two men worked with their tools without any difficulty, just as Sebastian had said, it was only a matter of time.

The two dug continuously from morning until afternoon, only stopping to eat at the stern of the boat.

Cheng Fei originally intended to work until night, since the feeling of his experience bar increasing rapidly with each shovelful of digging was irresistible.

However, Sebastian said that at this pace, the two of them would have to dig for several more days, and strongly advised him not to do heavy physical work for more than six hours a day.

Cheng Fei really wanted to say that as long as there was enough food, he would work sixteen hours a day without any problem, but then he thought better of it.

While the two were working underwater, several girls used a small boat to transport the camping equipment from the boat to shore and set up a simple campsite.

As Cheng Fei finished work and walked ashore with his oxygen tank on his back, a slender figure darted past him underwater and then emerged from the water in front of him.

A beautiful and delicate young woman with a cool demeanor wore a white swimsuit with layered ruffles. She tilted her head back, took off her swimming goggles which seemed too big for her small face, and brushed her long, dark hair aside.

Aside from the unfortunate frontal armor, the girl's figure is flawless.

"Teacher Shen."

Cheng Fei waited until Shen Xi turned her head before looking at her and saying, "If I weren't afraid of being seen by Ye Shuang, you would be in my arms right now."

"A cowardly, filthy, and despicable man." The girl's cold laugh was tinged with disgust.

"Just being cautious and liking you."

"Shut up, that's disgusting."

"You deliberately swam up to me just to seduce me, didn't you?"

"I told you to shut up. You'll never be bad at just fantasizing."

"Ok."

The boy and girl walked side by side toward the shore.

"Teacher Shen, don't swim too far, it would be dangerous if you encountered any danger," Cheng Fei earnestly warned.

"I just felt that the appearance of this island was very abnormal, so I dived to take a look around." Shen Xi said expressionlessly.

“If something’s not right, then you should be even more careful, my princess. I know you’re quick-witted, but it’s better to be cautious when you’re not protected by me.” The boy said with a helpless expression.

Shen Xi snorted softly, offering no rebuttal.

Nagasaki Asuna's nonchalant voice suddenly came from behind, "Being able to swim is really a good thing. For the first time, I'm a little envious."

She stood on the beach watching the two people approach.

……

200. Sea of ​​Flowers

"Nana, you can't swim?" Cheng Fei asked in surprise.

Nagasaki Asuna was also wearing a swimsuit, not the cute style like Shen Xi's.

The girl's full figure seemed to overflow from the black and white striped fabric, and she wore a thin sun-protective outer layer.

It is well known that fat has a lower density than water, so theoretically, such a large thunderbolt should have a very strong buoyancy.

"I have a feeling that Cheng Fei is thinking something very impolite?" Nagasaki Asuna tilted her head and grinned mischievously, puffing out her chest without any hesitation.

Cheng Fei looked away in awe.

Shen Xi frowned slightly and kicked the boy directly.

Cheng Fei casually glanced around the shore. "Where did the other two go?"

Sebastian returned to the ship to continue trying to communicate with the outside world; the rest of the crew should have been on shore.

"Ye Shuang took Miriam to survey the terrain," Nagasaki Asuna replied.

"You guys are all incredibly bold," Cheng Fei said, then hesitated.

Even he himself doesn't understand what's going on with his system dimensions, while these people have already been investigating everywhere.

"Ye Shuang brought a gun, and given her skills, there shouldn't be any problem."

“That’s right. As long as the enemy is still an Earth life form, they shouldn’t be a match for her.” Cheng Fei could only pray that there were no alien life forms on the island for Ye Shuang.

There was a campfire under the canopy set up on the beach. Cheng Fei noticed that the way he stacked the firewood was exactly the same as his own, probably something Nagasaki Asuna had learned from him while camping in the corridor.

A pot sat on the campfire, bubbling away as it simmered. Inside were chopped sausages, beef, beans, and other ingredients, enough to quickly replenish energy. Nagasaki Asuna served each of the two who had come ashore a bowl.

As the three sat inside the folding moon chair, a hermit crab with its pincers raised scurried past their feet.

If you put aside their worries about being stranded on a desert island, they really do seem to be on vacation.

Sebastian's suggested quitting time was way too early; the sun hadn't even set yet.

"How about we go fishing together later, you two?" Cheng Fei said with a sigh of relief, feeling his strength rapidly returning.

He saw a dense school of fish underwater.

With its rich natural ecosystem and normal day-night cycle, if it weren't for the fact that key cards can't be used casually, Cheng Fei would definitely build a base in this system dimension and fish every day to sell his catch.

"Hey, Cheng Fei, don't you need to rest?" Nagasaki Asuna tilted her head.

"The greatest advantage of some people is their boundless energy," Shen Xi suddenly sneered.

Cheng Fei was stunned. "Teacher Shen, these are my lines."

Shen Xi scoffed.

"You two seem to be getting closer lately," Nagasaki Asuna said, resting her chin on her hand in a subtle tone.

"It's just that I've gotten to know a little about the habits of aquatic mammals after spending so much time with them." Shen Xi lowered her eyes.

"Gentlemen, so, are you going fishing or not?" Cheng Fei, sandwiched in the middle, suddenly looked serious.

"If Cheng Fei invites me, I'm willing to do anything," Nagasaki Asuna said, her eyes filled with undisguised obedience.

"Heh, whatever." Shen Xi said indifferently.

"Then I'll go get the fishing rod." Cheng Fei shivered inexplicably.

Under the watchful eyes of the two girls, the boy in the colorful Hawaiian shirt, hands in his pockets, fled as if escaping, boarding a small boat and heading towards the yacht...

When Cheng Fei returned with his fishing gear, Ye Shuang and Milian, who were carrying parasols, also happened to return.

Both of them were wearing swimsuits. Incidentally, Ye Shuang's swimsuit was a navy blue school swimsuit, with a white semi-transparent sun protection shirt over it.

Cheng Fei realized he should have discovered something sooner: Ye Shuang was actually a fan of anime and manga, a fact that her taste in clothing and fashion had already revealed.

Incidentally, Ye Shuang was indeed struck by lightning; the curves of her various aspects were just right, possessing a kind of moderate beauty.