The most remarkable aspect of "Courage" is its incredibly fast post-production.
The nickname "One Cut Gone" is well-earned; Director Huang emphasizes the need to preserve authenticity, rejecting "magic editing" and forced character portrayals.
Compared to other variety shows, "Courage" has the most fortunate post-production team; if not for time constraints, they'd happily include all the content!
This is also why audiences love it – because it's real.
After expressing admiration for Uncle Qu and his daughter's genuine affection, everyone's hearts grew heavy, knowing danger was imminent.
Indeed, continuous heavy rain affected the filming, making viewers feel as if they were present through the lens.
Finally, Lang Yue delivered grave news, and Director Huang prepared to lead everyone in evacuation.
Thus, came another farewell.
As Xia Weiliang's reluctant gaze passed by Uncle Qu's house, the comment section momentarily fell silent.
Through Brother Qiao's lens, one could see Uncle Qu standing alone at the entrance after everyone had left, watching until their figures gradually became smaller.
The bus sent to pick them up was parked at the village entrance, the driver urgently pressing them to leave, fearing they might not be able to depart if they delayed any longer!
The moment Xia Weiliang turned and ran back to Gu Mo Village, a flood of tears appeared in the comment section...
Following this, everyone dropped their luggage and returned lightly packed. Upon closer inspection, it was discovered that none of the "Courage" crew had fallen behind.
[This is the most morally sound variety show I've ever seen.]
[Are there still idiots calling "Courage" fake? Look at this. If even this can be faked, then I can only say, I love watching such fakes!]
[The sight of them returning is truly magnificent!]
[Niangniang is worthy of being the woman I love! No one else comes close!]
Afterward, because the cameras were taken away, only the footage recorded by action cameras remained, shaky and unclear. precisely because of this, the presented visuals conveyed an intense sense of urgency!
Uncle Qu was going back to find his umbrella, and Xia Weiliang, without a second thought, ran back with him.
At that moment, the comment section exploded.
[How could there be another incident like this? My goodness, I had no idea!]
[Yes, no one even leaked anything!]
[Is Niangniang being low-key? This is completely lacking in awareness of being a celebrity!]
Even knowing she was safe later, her resolute figure running back in the footage still moved everyone.
Time ticked by, and all the villagers were transferred to higher, safer ground in a temporarily erected settlement.
Someone asked, "Big Tree, where's Xiao Jinzi?"
The man, addressed as Li Dashu, heard this and turned to ask his wife, "Where's that girl?"
The woman holding a child appeared on camera, "Wasn't she with you?"
"I was too busy grabbing things, I didn't see her!"
The couple began to bicker and blame each other, yet neither of them spoke up to say they would go back to find their daughter...
[No way? At a time like this, shouldn't they be looking for their child first?]
[Is this their biological child? This is terrifying!]
[Did you notice, the couple's eyes kept darting away, avoiding looking at others, could it be...]
The more these details were scrutinized, the more horrifying the truth became.
Lang Yue grew anxious and quickly grabbed her walkie-talkie, "Is anyone still in the village? Does anyone hear... anyone? Xiao Jinzi is still in the village... is anyone there..."
As she spoke into the walkie-talkie, she began organizing people to go back for the child.
Just then, a familiar voice crackled through the walkie-talkie, intermittently: "Lang Yue... I'm here..."
[Oh my god!! It's Niangniang's voice!]
[Ahhh! Although I'm so excited, I actually wish it wasn't Niangniang!]
[I can't bear to watch anymore...]
Lang Yue also heard it, "Weiliang? Is that you? What's your situation there?"
There was no further response from the other end.
Everyone's hearts tightened with anxiety.
"I'll go in to find her!" Su Yuxi was the first to speak.
"I'm going too!"
"Me too!"
Then, the entire crew of "Courage" stepped forward.
[Wuwuwu, so touching, this is what they mean by true friendship in adversity!]
[The team spirit of "Courage" is also the soul of this program.]
But just then, a flash flood erupted, water pouring down from the mountain. Through Brother Qiao's shaky camera, the sheer force caused viewers on the other side of the screen to hold their breath. It provided a more direct and profound understanding of how small humanity is in the face of nature.
"No... Sister hasn't come back yet! What do we do? What do we do?" A Ning was the first to break down, crouching down and crying.
Uncle Qu also tried to rush in to save them but was forcefully restrained by the villagers.
"Don't worry about me, I'm just an old bone, if I die, I die! But that girl is still young!"
"It's my fault, my fault!"
Uncle Qu, unable to take it, fainted and was carried into a tent.
The rain continued to fall, and the atmosphere was filled with a somber mood.
At this moment, a group of people arrived. The comments speculated they were rescue personnel, but given the situation, with mountain roads impassable for vehicles, these people either arrived by helicopter or from nearby. They didn't quite look like rescue workers.
Some observant netizens noticed their uniform attire; beneath their raincoats, the outline of an eagle emblem was vaguely visible...
Following this, the camera intentionally shifted away from this group and focused on the villagers of Gu Mo Village.
Especially the Li Dashu couple, who seemed determined to dig in their heels, stubbornly confronting the couple.
"Alright! Stop filming!" Li Dashu became extremely agitated, his gaze filled with hostility towards the person behind the camera.
[Damn! This man must have something to hide!]
[Their daughter is missing, and everyone else is frantic, desperate to rush into the village to find her! They show more humanity than he does as a father!]
[Although I don't want to jump to conspiracy theories, I still have to say, maybe that child was deliberately abandoned by this couple!]
[Scum! A disgrace to parenthood!]
Time ticked by, the rain continued, and the village was submerged by the flood.
[Niangniang... my Niangniang...]
[Even though I already know the outcome, my heart is still clenched tightly!]
The camera cut to a scene where the rain had lessened, and the sky was overcast.
Gu Mo Village's distinctive stone houses began to emerge from the water. A time reminder in the corner of the screen indicated that six hours had passed.
Heaven knows what happened during those six hours!
The rescue teams, already prepared, were ready to deploy at any moment!
Finally, with an order given, everyone set off.
The audience's hearts were once again filled with anxiety. The water in the village had not yet receded, reaching above their knees. The sight of Gu Mo Village through the camera's lens was one of utter devastation.
In just three to four days, the place had transformed, showing the terrifying power of the flood.
"Weiliang! Xiao Jinzi!"
"Weiwei Jie!"
"Xiao Jinzi! Where are you?"
Someone shouted, "This is Weiwei Jie's walkie-talkie!"
Lang Yue stepped forward, looking around, and immediately had an idea, "To the bamboo forest!"
[So tense!]
[Wuwu~ Niangniang will definitely be okay!]
As everyone dispersed to search for them, the camera panned past a figure. Though it was brief, some people spotted a clue.
[Am I seeing things? That figure just now, it looked like Yi Shen~]