ebookland Chapter 1085
Chapter 1085
But Qi Mingyu looked up at the sun that had been obscured by salt fog for more than twenty days.
During the daytime, the temperature itself is gradually rising.
Therefore, the current rise in air temperature is not necessarily due to an increase in seawater temperature.
It's highly likely that both the weather and the underwater temperature are rising simultaneously...
Thinking of this, Qi Mingyu's heart tightened slightly.
If the temperature is rising, which means the rate of warming is accelerating, will they still be able to reach the new island in time to build the aerial fortress?
Upon seeing the sun, the wounded in the fleet emerged from their cabins to breathe in the fresh air.
As the sun shone on my skin, the skin that had been burned by the salt spray gradually began to itch, a sign that the wounds were healing.
Most people's wounds are healing quickly, but Zhou Shuwan's recovery is still slow.
Zhong Tiyun came to see her specially and sat by the bed, saying with heartache, "I accidentally inhaled some salt spray last time, and I coughed for a few days and then it got better. Why is it so serious for you?"
She gently stroked her daughter's still somewhat swollen cheeks.
Qi Mingyu explained, "The doctor said that the salt spray may have caused an abnormality after entering your mouth, and coupled with your sensitive constitution, the recovery is slow."
Zhou Shuwan smiled, her voice still hoarse: "It's—okay, it'll—be—quickly."
This was the first time she had spoken in more than half a month. Her voice was so weak that it sounded like a mosquito's buzz, and every word she uttered strained against the wound in her throat.
Qi Mingyu helped her sit up, carefully propped up her back with pillows, and said with concern, "Don't talk, just rest."
These days, Zhou Shuwan's weight has dropped rapidly because she is unable to eat normally. Her originally slender figure has become thin and bony, with hardly any flesh left on her body.
When Qi Mingyu helped her up, he always felt that she was as light as a feather, and he was afraid that he would hurt her if he used the slightest force.
Qi Mingyu himself has also lost a lot of weight due to the constant care he receives, and his dark circles under his eyes are particularly noticeable.
The fleet slowly anchored in a calm sea. The ships were corroded inside and out by the salt spray, the metal parts were rusty, and the hulls were covered with brown salt frost. They needed to be thoroughly cleaned and repaired before they could continue their journey.
Captain Chen ordered the entire crew to rest, and the maintenance personnel immediately got to work, cleaning off the salt deposits, polishing away rust, and replacing damaged parts, working up a flurry of activity.
Zhou Shuwan can finally get some rest.
Zhong Tiyun and Zhou Jianghai took her back to their dormitory and specially arranged for a sumptuous meal to be prepared.
The mothership had very little rice and flour in stock, and only a few people who had stockpiled a lot could enjoy it.
The Zhou family, however, did not have this concern. Zhong Tiyun specially exchanged twenty catties of rice and flour, and made braised fish, stir-fried vegetables and white rice, which were Zhou Shuwan's favorite dishes.
When the steaming hot food was served, Zhou Shuwan looked at the familiar taste and finally felt the long-lost feeling of hunger.
Qi Mingyu sat down beside her, carefully removing the fish bones and feeding her little by little.
"Eat slowly, don't rush." His eyes were full of tenderness.
Zhou Shuwan chewed slowly, the aroma of the food filling her mouth.
These past few days, she had had enough of bland and tasteless liquid food, and now that she could finally eat normal meals, she felt incredibly happy.
For the next few days, Zhou Shuwan stayed in her dormitory to rest.
Zhong Tiyun prepares a variety of nutritious meals for her every day.
Qi Mingyu stayed by her side without leaving her side, applying medicine to her and talking to her.
With the meticulous care of her family, Zhou Shuwan's mouth sores finally healed completely, and the swelling in her throat and cheeks subsided completely. Although she couldn't regain her weight immediately, her complexion finally returned to its former rosy hue.
Zhang Jia knew that she was suffering greatly from the salt fog, so he made a special trip to visit her several times.
When I saw how thin and bony she was, I was completely shocked.
She had previously thought that even if the salt fog disaster was severe, it wouldn't be as serious as natural disasters like tsunamis or ice storms, which could instantly take lives.