Hunting Wilderness: Starting with the Butcher

Chapter 5: Chopping Coconuts, Trailer

Sitting in the shade on the beach, watching Yuan Linghan carry a multi-tool to find fresh water, Chen Duling, who was indeed feeling parched, knew very well that from the moment she landed on the island, her poor performance would likely be criticized by many viewers.

As a rising star, she has faced constant criticism since her debut. However, with her strong personality, she still wants her fans to know that she is indeed working hard and trying her best to satisfy as many people as possible.

Meanwhile, Yuan Linghan found a coconut tree at least ten meters tall, tied the rope he had cut earlier around his waist, and attached the axe he was carrying to his pants before beginning to climb.

Using his legs to push upwards while alternating between his hands to climb, the rope around his waist ensures that Yuan Linghan doesn't have to worry about falling from a height during the climb—this is an extra safety measure!

Sitting in the shade, Chen Duling watched as Yuan Linghan climbed to the top of the coconut tree in the blink of an eye, feeling both surprised and fortunate. Although she didn't know the abilities of the other amateurs, she was very satisfied with Yuan Linghan's skills.

Even though the desert island challenge had just begun, Chen Duling clearly realized that the only thing she could offer her partner to help her complete this challenge was emotional support. Also, she hoped her partner would try not to cause trouble and take good care of herself.

Once he reached the top of the tree, Yuan Linghan didn't hesitate for long. He took out the axe tied to his waist and chopped down four bunches of coconuts laden with fruit. He felt there was no need to cut down the remaining coconuts, which still looked somewhat unripe.

Although there is no shortage of fresh coconuts on the island, cutting down too many coconuts at once will be troublesome to carry them around!

Before climbing down the tree, Yuan Linghan took the opportunity to survey the surrounding environment of the island. What caught his eye was a bamboo grove a few hundred meters from the beach. He felt that bamboo might be more suitable if he wanted to build a shelter.

"Let's scout ahead first. If there's a suitable spot near the bamboo forest to build a shelter, let's set that up first. We'll be staying on the island for a month, so water is crucial. There should be a stream on this island!"

With these thoughts in mind, he didn't hesitate any longer and quickly slid down from the tree to the ground. Dragging the four bunches of coconuts he had cut down earlier, he strode over to the overjoyed Chen Duling.

Knowing that female celebrities are quite conscious of their image, Yuan Linghan immediately said, "Dudu, find a clean bowl from your kitchen utensil bag!"

"good!"

Without asking why she needed a bowl, Chen Duling quickly opened her kitchen utensil bag and took out a stainless steel rice bowl. While she was looking for the bowl, Yuan Linghan picked out two large, plump coconuts and chopped them open with an axe.

Yuan Linghan chopped off the hard outer shell of the coconut until the coconut meat was exposed. He pressed down with his fingers, and the shell cracked open, releasing a faint coconut aroma. With a gentle shake, coconut juice splashed out.

"Duling, give me the bowl!"

"Okay! Here you go!"

Taking the bowl from Chen Duling, Yuan Linghan poured fresh coconut juice into it. After filling the bowl more than halfway, he handed it to Chen Duling, saying, "Dudu, this is fresh and pure coconut juice, perfect for quenching your thirst. Try some!"

"Thank you, Brother Yuan!"

Thanking Chen Duling for taking the bowl, she realized then that it was for holding coconut juice. She had drunk this kind of fresh coconut before. But when you buy these fresh coconuts, the vendors always provide a straw.

Without a straw, are you expecting her to just hold the coconut and drink from it? Would that ruin the image of this rising star?

In contrast, Yuan Linghan was much less reserved. He set aside the coconut he had given to Chen Duling, cut off another coconut, made a hole in it, put it in his mouth, and then tilted his head back to drink. In his mind, quenching his thirst was far more important than his image!

After drinking two large bowls of fresh coconut juice, Chen Duling's condition visibly improved. However, the weather outside was still hot, and with her small frame, she would probably suffer from heatstroke or fall ill if she went outside in the sun for a while.

Yuan Linghan, who was also aware of this, did not want to waste precious time and immediately said, "Dudu, I saw a bamboo forest behind us when I was in the tree. It should be several hundred meters away from us."

I plan to take a walk in the woods later to try and find a suitable location to build a shelter. Coconut juice can quench our thirst, but we'll be living on the island for a month, so we need to find fresh water.

"If you don't mind, I'll go into the woods later to find a path into the mountains and a location to build our shelter. You stay here and watch over our belongings. Don't worry, there's a camera drone overhead, so there shouldn't be any danger."

"Okay, Brother Yuan, I will definitely keep a close eye on the items."

"Don't worry, I'll be back soon. There are two chopped coconuts here; pour yourself a bowl if you're thirsty!"

"Okay, I understand. I'll take good care of myself, don't worry!"

Before heading into the mountains, Yuan Linghan made sure to bring the composite bow she had chosen. According to the information provided by the production team in advance, after selecting this island as the filming location, they released free-range chickens, rabbits, goats, and local miniature pigs onto the island.

These miniature pigs don't grow very big, but their meat is delicious. The problem is, in the island's jungle environment, catching them isn't easy. But these aren't problems for Yuan Linghan; the most important thing is finding prey.

As Yuan Linghan, carrying a bow and arrows and an axe, located the bamboo forest and disappeared into the jungle, the trailer for the desert island challenge was officially released. Compared to the ten ordinary people, viewers were more curious about the ten celebrities invited this time.

To the audience's surprise, four of the ten invited artists were female. The one who truly garnered the most attention was undoubtedly the rising star Chen Duling. Those familiar with her were stunned upon seeing her promotional video.

"Little Ear Chen Duling? That paper doll actually dares to participate in such a challenge? It can't be real!"

"Fake my foot! The trailer's already out; she's already taken a boat to the island."

"If she can last three days out of thirty, I'll eat shit while doing a handstand!"

"They even provide food. What kind of survival challenge is this? Compared to wilderness survival abroad, this is just child's play."

The release of just one teaser trailer attracted tens of millions of viewers in just half an hour. The executives of TT Video, the company responsible for planning the program, were naturally overjoyed and urged the production team to seize this opportunity.

From the perspective of these high-level executives, this is just the first episode of the desert island challenge. If the response is strong, the show can be turned into a seasonal program. Once the first guests reap the benefits, other celebrities who were initially hesitant will inevitably become more interested.

Upon learning that the platform would be turning the challenge into a live stream, viewers interested in the program immediately followed. Seeing the rapidly growing number of followers, TT Company also felt that the program might actually become a hit.

Of course, this is all contingent on nothing going wrong during the live broadcast. To avoid any unforeseen circumstances, TT Entertainment increased the program's budget and hired more security personnel to ensure that any problems could be addressed promptly.

The commotion outside was completely unknown to Yuan Linghan, who was currently exploring the island's jungle. Following the direction he had found, he walked for nearly half an hour before finally arriving at the location of the bamboo forest.

Seeing the stream winding its way past the bamboo grove, he instantly felt that this area was suitable for building a shelter. It wasn't far from the sea, making it relatively convenient and quick for him to go beachcombing or fishing in the future.

As for what other usable resources are nearby, we can explore them slowly after the shelter is built!