This is ancient high-tech!
How was it so easily overcome?
What is this if not cheating?!
As the director, he had confirmed more than once that the audience's claims of cheating or official assistance were false.
The facts proved that Jiang Fan didn't need any help to do things that were clearly superior to others.
But was this ancient high-tech so easy to master?
That trigger... alright, it was obvious, but at least the other contestants would give the officials some face and wouldn't touch the camera.
Jiang Fan, on the other hand, started fiddling with it.
The director watched the monitor, and in his peripheral vision, his best friend seemed to be grinding his teeth into dust.
If possible, he felt like he was about to say—
"Stop! If you keep fiddling, it'll get polished!"
Thinking this, the director felt that his friend was even worse off than he was.
With a contestant like Jiang Fan around, it was questionable if this was their mistake.
...
The director's surprise was not an isolated incident; the commentators and audience were also caught off guard.
How could he be so decisive?
He just turned it off?
So casually?
"I've always suspected that Jiang Shen is a walking five million, but now it seems I was overthinking it. He's clearly the favored son of Shark!"
"Actually, it's not that bad. It's just a novel device, just experimenting with it. But how did Jiang Shen know it was the power button?"
"Luck, probably. The truth is, Jiang Shen's luck is really good. Finding the power button isn't a big deal... as if! I want to watch the live stream!!!"
The audience's grievances almost overflowed from the live stream room.
Even Lele couldn't help but chime in.
"I'll ask later about Jiang Shen's background."
Their thoughts even made Daixiaomei shiver. After a moment of thought, she said.
"Let's just turn it back on, after all, the competition we're participating in is Wilderness Live."
She emphasized the last four words, as if hinting.
Jiang Fan had no intention of playing along with their thoughts. Hearing her words, he single-handedly pulled the trigger.
The small orb in his hand once again regained its vitality and energy, quickly flying up and joining the other two, hiding behind Zhou Niannian and Daixiaomei.
Feeling the slight flapping of wings, Daixiaomei's mood calmed down considerably.
Noticing this, Zhou Niannian also felt relieved.
She then glared at Jiang Fan, full of anger.
"And you! You promised to take turns last night, and you didn't even call me! That's too much!"
"Your lying behavior needs deep reflection!"
Perhaps due to spending more time together, she had seen through Jiang Fan's generally easy-to-talk-to nature.
At this moment, she was no longer holding back, criticizing him with all her might!
Zhou Niannian stood by the campfire with her hands on her hips, questioning Jiang Fan.
Daixiaomei stood in the middle, unsure how to mediate.
This was shaping up to be an argument!
The audience got excited, waiting to watch them quarrel, but who would have thought...
Jiang Fan simply glanced outside at the rain, then walked back in with them watching in confusion, heading into the inner room.
"This rain won't stop today; we'll have to stay inside for another day."
"You two keep watch during the day, I'm going to sleep for a bit."
With that, he disappeared into the inner room.
Zhou Niannian wanted to say something else, but as she moved, Daixiaomei firmly held her back.
"Wait, wait! This is enough!"
"You don't want to argue with him and disturb his rest, do you?"
Zhou Niannian: ???
"You really know how to talk, little girl,"
She unconsciously muttered a flirtatious remark and decided not to call Jiang Fan anymore. Instead, she sat down by the campfire and sighed deeply.
Was it that difficult to just want to contribute more?
Don't think she didn't know that he said that after seeing today's weather, yet he acted as if it was planned.
He was truly... incorrigibly stubborn.
Zhou Niannian felt a bit dejected.
Seeing that she had calmed down, Daixiaomei also sat by the campfire without speaking.
The two of them listened to the heavy rain outside and basked in the warmth of the fire.
Bamboo leaf tea was brewing on the fire. When it boiled, it emitted a fresh aroma of bamboo leaves.
In the warm interior, holding a steaming cup of bamboo leaf tea, listening to the rain outside, it was a moment of quiet peace.
This was a life that the nine-to-five, 007 workaholics in society could never enjoy.
Before, it was understandable that the camera was blocked by the bamboo house, and at least they couldn't see it, so it could be considered non-existent.
But now...
Envy twisted their faces.
While they were stirring up the live stream, the newly released official announcement grabbed their attention—
"Mu Zi was successfully rescued at 10:00 AM and is out of danger."
This piece of news was a shot in the arm.
At least there were no casualties during the competition, which was the most reassuring thing.
"That's great, Mu Zi, my Mu Zi, sob sob..."
"Shark is still trustworthy. At least they care about the contestants' lives. The medical team is strong enough. Thank goodness, thank goodness."
"Jiang Shen is the real GOAT, okay? Without him, Mu Zi wouldn't have survived long enough to be rescued."
The official's traffic was undeniable. Within seconds of posting this announcement, there were over a thousand comments.
Most of the traffic was positive, praising the officials and praising Jiang Fan. .oγg
Seeing the public opinion heading in a positive direction, the official staff finally breathed a sigh of relief.
At least there were no major blunders.
Meanwhile, in the hospital room, Mu Zi, who was on a ventilator, slowly opened her eyes.
She had been injured while saving someone, suffering a strong impact. Now, her fractures had been properly treated, and the toxins in her body had been cleared.
As her consciousness gradually returned, Mu Zi looked at the white ceiling, still somewhat dazed.
Finally, I'm back...
Back to modern society, no danger to my life, and no one forcing me to participate in any wilderness survival.
This is good...
As she thought this, tears began to stream down her face.
Although her mouth couldn't move and she couldn't speak, the tears flowed uncontrollably.
Finally, finally, I'm back.
Mu Zi's manager stood by silently, not saying a word, just watching her vent.
Finally, he stepped forward and patted her arm.
"It's okay now, we're all back."
...
With Mu Zi safe, many people felt a heavy burden lifted from their hearts.
However, the impact of the rain was far from over.
Yesterday's torrential rain had put many people in danger. The impact of the heavy raindrops was unbearable on the body.
And that wasn't the worst of it.
The continuous heavy rain brought another significant problem: flooding.
There were many low-lying areas in the rainforest, and after the torrential downpour, they were all filled with muddy water.
In some areas with sparse vegetation, mudslides had erupted.
Following the camera, the audience deeply witnessed the power of a massive storm.
Their hearts ached along with it.
In the face of nature's power, ordinary humans were simply no match for it.
The wilderness was not just about survival; it was also about showcasing the grandeur and magnificence of nature to everyone.
After a morning of rain washing over the deserted island, the downpour began to subside, turning into a continuous drizzle.
Jiang Fan also woke up, sat by the campfire, picked up the remaining bamboo from before, and began to carve it with his military knife, gradually shaping it.
Looking at the emerging shape in Jiang Fan's hands, Daixiaomei was filled with curiosity.
"What is that?"