fictionpage Chapter 13 Taking a shower, it's raining!
Chapter 13 Taking a shower, it's raining!
Returning to the shelter with a bountiful harvest, Yuan Linghan, after putting her things down, first went to the bathroom that had been set up during the day. She reached out to test the water temperature in the cloth tank and found that it was indeed much warmer than the stream water.
Without much hesitation, Yuan Linghan neatly cut off the damaged end of the large pontoon he had previously picked up. The remaining half of the pontoon was just right to serve as a water bucket. But before using it, the inside of the pontoon had to be carefully cleaned.
Chen Duling, who was resting, was slightly surprised when she saw this and asked, "Brother Yuan, is that a bucket?"
"Hmm! My skills are limited; I really can't make a bucket with just an axe. You've been on the island for three days now, you must really want to take a bath, right? I'll use this bucket to fill it with water and carry it to the bathroom for you to take a shower."
"We need to move that pile of stuff from the beach back. I'll make a few more trips and try to bring it all back. After you shower, you can stew the seafood you collected today and make some seafood porridge. How about we divide the work?"
"Okay, thank you, Brother Yuan!"
Chen Duling was genuinely looking forward to taking a shower later. What truly touched her was that Yuan Linghan remembered this. In fact, for any female guest taking the island challenge, who wouldn't want to enjoy a refreshing shower on the island?
However, due to limited resources, they were worried that their bodies couldn't handle taking cold showers like the male guests!
After cleaning the retrieved float, Yuan Linghan continued, "Dudu, go get some clean clothes. The water in the cloth tub isn't very hot. When you take a bath later, try to be quick so you don't catch a cold!"
"Okay, Brother Yuan, thank you for your help."
Yuan Linghan simply smiled and didn't say anything more when Chen Duling politely thanked him. He went to the bathroom and used a homemade bamboo ladle to transfer the water heated in the cloth bucket to the cleaned float.
Once the bucket was full, Yuan Linghan moved it into the bathroom and placed the water ladle inside as well. He also moved the camping lamp that had been hanging outside the bathroom into the bathroom, instantly brightening the small space.
When he came out of the bathroom, he saw Chen Duling with her toiletries. He immediately said, "Duling, hurry up and go in to shower! I'm going outside to get some things. Are you scared to be left here alone?"
"Brother Yuan, it's okay, there are lights, I'm not afraid!"
"That's good. If you're really scared, just blow the whistle I gave you earlier."
"Okay, thank you for your hard work!"
Yuan Linghan waved goodbye, then turned and walked towards the sea, carrying his ever-present axe. Watching his departing figure, Chen Duling keenly sensed that he had left under the guise of moving things, perhaps to avoid making her feel awkward.
Although there was a private bathroom, the thought of other people outside made her feel somewhat sensitive while showering. Now that Chen Duling was the only one left in the entire shelter, and the cameras couldn't capture anything in the bathroom, she felt much more at ease.
Without further hesitation, Chen Duling took her toiletries into the bathroom and tested the water temperature in the float. Although the temperature wasn't high, it wasn't as cold as a stream. It would be fine to wash up there.
Yuan Linghan didn't pay much attention to what happened at the shelter. Perhaps to ordinary people, being able to camp on a deserted island with a fair-skinned and beautiful actress like Chen Duling would be an extremely lucky and happy thing.
But Yuan Linghan was very clear that their contact and interaction were probably limited to this program. Thirty days later, Chen Duling, back in the city, was still a hot young actress in the entertainment industry, while he was still just an ordinary passerby.
It's said that one should know one's own limitations, and Yuan Linghan has always kept his position in mind since signing the challenge contract. No matter who the female celebrity he partners with is, he will find a way to complete the challenge of surviving on a desert island for thirty days.
He was looking out for his partner, hoping she wouldn't cause any trouble. Poverty makes one narrow-minded; although he didn't know how much the show's fee for Chen Duling would be, he was still very concerned about the promised 50,000 yuan bonus!
Without having to worry about anyone behind him, Yuan Linghan traveled alone between the shelter and the beach, moving much faster. Just as he finished carrying the last pile of supplies, he keenly sensed that a wind was picking up at sea.
Using his headlamp to glance at the turbulent sea and then at the dark sky above, Yuan Linghan muttered, "I hope it won't rain tonight! If it does, it'll be another big challenge for the athletes!"
After moving the last of the supplies she had salvaged from the garbage dump, Chen Duling felt refreshed after taking a shower. Seeing Yuan Linghan covered in dirt, she didn't feel disgusted; instead, she felt a pang of guilt.
From the moment they landed on the island, she hadn't been able to help Yuan Linghan at all. Although they were partners in name only, she was actually the one being taken care of!
After quickly tidying up the supplies they had brought back, Yuan Linghan noticed the porridge wasn't ready yet and said, "Dudu, you watch the porridge for now. I'm going to take a shower. After a long day, I can finally get some rest after dinner."
"Okay, Brother Yuan, you go ahead and get busy. I'll call you when the porridge is ready."
After a brief greeting, Yuan Linghan went back to her room to find a change of clothes and also experienced taking a shower in the bathroom. Although it was only for a short time, the warm water in the tub had completely cooled down.
It was still a bit warmer than the water in the stream. He quickly washed up using just a bar of soap. For Yuan Linghan, having soap to shower on a deserted island was already a luxury.
Just as Yuan Linghan finished washing up and cleaning his clothes, it started to rain. At first, it was just a light drizzle, but soon the rain intensified, enveloping the entire shelter in a curtain of rain.
Sitting in the kitchen enjoying seafood porridge, Chen Duling said with a look of relief, "Brother Yuan, thank goodness the kitchen was set up today. Otherwise, it would be troublesome for us to start a fire and cook in the future."
"Hmm, with such heavy rain, I wonder how the other contestants are doing!"
"Yes! It's very hot and humid on this island when it doesn't rain, but it's difficult to go out and collect supplies when it rains."
Although each group of guests had chosen food before arriving on the island, it wouldn't be difficult to prepare for a short-term emergency. However, once they were actually on the island, Chen Duling discovered that whether it was five kilograms of rice or noodles, it really wouldn't last two people more than a few days.
Once these emergency rations are used up, if the contestants can't find any other food to fill their stomachs, they'll have to withdraw from the challenge. After all, if they really went hungry, let alone these celebrity contestants, even ordinary people wouldn't be able to survive for more than a few days!
Meanwhile, viewers watching the live stream and the production crew at their temporary accommodations were all focused on the situation of the ten groups of contestants. Even the contestants who had set up their temporary shelters were startled by the sudden downpour.
Several groups of contestants who didn't choose good locations to set up their shelters are now in a state of panic. Although the tents provided by the production team are waterproof, moisture still seeps into the tents after the ground is soaked by rain.
In this situation, the sleeping bag might get soaked. If the sleeping bag gets wet, how will the athletes rest afterwards?
"Dudu is lucky to have chosen a retired soldier. She really has good taste."
"I used to think Group Nine wasted all their time building the shelter, but now it seems they were the smartest!"
"With this heavy rain tonight, some people will probably quit tomorrow! I wonder who will be the first to quit."
As the live stream chat exploded with comments, the production team was prepared for some contestants to withdraw. Since the team had promised to treat each group of contestants fairly and impartially, they certainly wouldn't dare to cheat.
If credibility is lost, the current popularity will likely fade quickly. Reality shows, in particular, should avoid any deception. For the production team, if a contestant succeeds in the first episode, they can learn from the experience and plan a second episode!