fictionpage Chapter 38 Aren't you afraid of causing trouble?
Chapter 38 Aren't you afraid of causing trouble?
The meticulously prepared feast turned out to be quite different when it was actually served; the eight contestants who ultimately completed the challenge all seemed remarkably restrained. The scene of ravenous eating that netizens had anticipated never materialized.
While Wu Yue and his group, partnered with Yuan Linghan, had been eating quite well, Huang Bo and his three companions had been barely getting enough to eat each day. Having been starving for so long, why didn't they show much interest in the so-called "feast"?
In response to the temporary host's curious question, Huang Bo laughed and said, "The dishes were all very plentiful, but we already had our fill a few hours ago. We're leaving by boat soon, and I'm afraid if I eat too much, I'll end up making a free fishing spot on the boat!"
As Huang Bo explained his reasons, Tian Qi, who was also being interviewed, said somewhat shyly, "During this period, neither Brother Bo nor I have eaten any dishes that are too oily. We already had one before, and if we eat more, I'm afraid our stomachs won't be able to handle it."
There was restraint to maintain a good image, as well as concerns about health. Just when the production team thought that this farewell dinner might not generate much buzz, the director quickly discovered that netizens' attention had shifted to Yuan Linghan.
When the temporary host approached Yuan Linghan, he saw that Yuan was still frying steak and asked, "Brother Ling, if I may ask, how many steaks have you fried this time?"
What made netizens burst into laughter was that Yuan Linghan, when asked, feigned confusion and said, "Can't I eat too much steak? Didn't the director say we could eat and drink as much as we wanted tonight? Is this steak very expensive?"
A barrage of questions left the host speechless, both amused and exasperated. Chen Duling covered her mouth and chuckled, "Brother Han, stop being silly!"
"Okay! This should be the thirteenth steak I've cooked. Dudu ate one, and I ate the rest."
"Brother Ling, did you eat all the steaks we cooked earlier?"
"Yes! Steak tastes best when it's hot. I don't like to waste food, so I eat it one piece at a time!"
This answer caused the viewers in the live stream to burst into laughter again. They seemed surprised that the usually serious Yuan Linghan had such a comedic side. One viewer even commented in the live stream: "What the hell?! He ate one piece at a time! That answer is absolutely brilliant!"
"I feel sorry for the female host for three seconds! But I want to say, Mr. Ling, please continue, I like this flavor!"
Just as the host was thinking about how to ask the next question, Yuan Linghan smiled and said, "I know you want to ask me why I ate so much steak at once. Actually, I have a big appetite, but I haven't dared to eat as much as I want before."
To many, it might seem like I ate eleven steaks in one go. But the steaks the production team purchased were only 200 grams each. Ten steaks would weigh two kilograms, or four pounds of beef. For the average person, four pounds of beef might seem like a lot.
As far as I know, in a competitive eating contest on Citibank, one female contestant ate six kilograms of steak and side dishes in twenty minutes. Compared to those professional mukbang streamers, my appetite shouldn't be anything, right?
Yuan Linghan's reasoned and well-founded answer made the host a little embarrassed to continue disturbing him while he was eating his steak. After all, during the interview, Yuan Linghan was still focused on cooking his steak. Now that the steak was cooked, it was time to eat it while it was hot!
Seeing the temporary host who seemed a bit bewildered by the question, Yuan Linghan feigned enthusiasm and said, "The host has worked hard too. This steak is of good quality. If you don't mind my steak-frying skills, why don't you have a piece to try?"
Faced with the steak offered to him, the host finally smiled and shook his head, saying, "Brother Ling, thank you! I have other interview duties, so I won't disturb your meal any longer. Please enjoy your meal; we can chat again another time."
Seeing Yuan Linghan nod, the host seemed to flee in a panic. This scene was broadcast live, and many netizens expressed their sympathy for the female host. However, many more netizens felt that Yuan Linghan wasn't as straightforward and unapproachable as they had imagined!
In the end, Yuan Linghan ate fifteen steaks by herself, while the production team had prepared a total of twenty steaks. The remaining five steaks were shared by Huang Bo and others who rushed over after hearing the news, along with beer and soft drinks.
As Yuan Linghan said, the steaks purchased by the production team this time were of good quality, except for the small portion size. In addition, Yuan Linghan's steak-cooking skills were also excellent, and Huang Bo, Wu Yue, and others felt that the steaks were cooked just right after tasting them.
Considering we'll be taking a boat to our hotel later, and after a night's rest, everyone will board their flight back home tomorrow at noon. Although the program has ended, there will still be many follow-up interviews. However, those formal interviews can be recorded after we return home.
In conclusion, the show seems to have ended perfectly. But everyone knows that Douyin, having finally struck gold, will definitely organize a second season. However, whether any celebrities will be willing to accept invitations for the second season depends on the outcome of the first season.
If other celebrities who previously declined invitations see the benefits of participating in this show, they probably won't refuse future invitations. After all, other outdoor variety shows in China are just as challenging to produce!
Celebrities appear on variety shows not only to earn appearance fees, but also, and perhaps more importantly, to increase their exposure and online traffic. Even during its lowest point, the show "30 Days of Survival on a Desert Island" still maintained tens of millions of live stream views.
If this were a TV variety show, it would probably qualify as a hit. Not to mention Chen Duling and others who persevered to the end, even the celebrity contestants who withdrew earlier gained a lot of popularity by participating in this program.
When director Zhu Shimao officially uttered the words "perfect ending," the filming on the deserted island came to a successful conclusion. As the eight people who persevered to the end boarded the ship, looking at the deserted island under the night sky, they felt both relieved and reluctant to leave.
Thankfully, they were finally free from the hardships of life on the deserted island. What they were reluctant to leave behind was that the island held the weight of a month of bitterness and suffering. Only Yuan Linghan felt that this island might be the beginning of his legendary journey!
Upon returning to the hotel they had stayed at before on the cruise ship, Yuan Linghan clearly noticed that the room arranged by the production team was of a higher standard. Only Chen Duling seemed somewhat depressed upon seeing the room arranged by the production team.
But then, as if struck by a sudden thought, she quickly gripped her phone again and put her luggage into the hotel room booked by the production team. Wu Yue and Huang Bo, who were staying on the same floor as Yuan Linghan, also seemed to have lost interest in continuing their chat.
Before entering the room, they all smiled and said, "Xiao Ling, get some rest. We have to get up early to go back to China tomorrow! We'll have a proper get-together when we get back. Today's events have been more tiring than usual!"
"That's because after letting go of the mental burden, all the fatigue that had been building up in the past comes rushing out, so you definitely feel even more tired."
"That makes sense! See you tomorrow then!"
Just as Yuan Linghan stepped into the bathroom and took a refreshing hot shower, he saw a WeChat message from Chen Duling. Although he felt somewhat uneasy, he ultimately replied. A short while later, he received another message.
As the door opened, the girl, who had also just showered, jumped joyfully into Yuan Linghan's arms, saying, "Brother Han, I missed you so much!"
"Miss you my foot! Coming to my room so late at night, aren't you afraid of causing trouble if word gets out?"
"Hehe, don't worry! I asked the director beforehand, and there are no security cameras on our floor."
"You're really bold, daring to ask the director that?"
"But I just miss you! Han-ge, I want kisses, hugs, and to be lifted up high!"
Seeing the girl who seemed to have let loose after their intimate encounter, Yuan Linghan was somewhat worried, but he didn't want to betray her sincere feelings. However, considering he had to return to China tomorrow, he felt he should probably stop here tonight as well.
If he really went all out, given his current physical condition, Chen Duling's frail physique would probably have trouble even walking normally tomorrow. But he figured he shouldn't push his luck too far; if she dared to provoke him again after they returned to China, he would definitely teach her a lesson!