Chapter 64: Truly Professional
by xennovelUpon completing the main construction, Bi Fang made some minor repairs and dug a tunnel as an entrance and exit, which also allowed cold air to sink below the lying position.
“The entrance and exit should be as small as possible; as long as it’s big enough to crawl in, you can also use the snow dug out from inside to build a windbreak wall at the exit, minimizing the incoming wind,” he said.
“Big brother, this is amazing!” Hu Hao was excited. He had heard of Inuit people building similar structures, but he had never seen one with his own eyes, let alone lived in one. He couldn’t wait to climb inside.
Haha, think of the big beard.
Naturally, whenever it snows, I want to try it too. It seems much more exciting than setting up tents in the wild.
Watching Master Fang’s live stream, I can learn so much! Not only for wilderness survival, but also to try with friends, for fun.
So, you want to hang out with friends? You just want to show off! You’re so fake!
I admit, I want to look good in front of others.
Facing the fact that four men and one woman were now planning to sleep together in the igloo, one particular viewer commented, “Miss seems pretty, Master Fang is making a killing!”
However, another replied, “People’s lives are in danger, and you still have the nerve to joke around? You really must have eaten too much!”
Watching Bi Fang build a warm shelter in the harsh cold, the audience shifted their focus from sorrow and tension to laughter and excitement as the serious comments made way for light-hearted banter.
“Alright, you guys go ahead and sleep, the space is big enough. I’ll keep watch first, then Zheng Tianfang will take over, and finally Hu Hao. As for you two, just get a good night’s rest,” Bi Fang ordered after patting the snow off his body and assigning the night watch duties.
No one seemed to have an issue with his decisions, and the live stream carried on. Just when Bi Fang was ready to end the broadcast, the thought of ending it seemed to excite the audience, their voices louder than ever before.
“Please don’t stop!” one viewer begged. “What if something happens? We might be able to spot it and alert you!”
The audience agreed, urging him to keep the live stream going. Once again, even their protests grew stronger.
Seeing one of his devoted followers, Mu Wang, speak up, Bi Fang found it difficult to refuse. After all, Mu Wang was a busy company CEO and had been following him since day one.
“Alright, for the sake of you all, especially Mu Wang, I won’t end the broadcast. However, I need to change the drone’s battery first,” he said before turning the live stream off temporarily.
Soon after, though, the stream resumed, with Bi Fang placing the drone in a perfect spot outside the snow shelter. With the camera rolling, the viewers sat back with satisfaction.
On the other hand, Wang Yongbo had to face the repercussions of the platform’s ban on live streaming. Eventually, he managed to persuade the authorities not to shut down Bi Fang’s live stream, ensuring that the show could go on.
In the middle of the night, when Bi Fang was keeping watch outside the snow shelter, he discovered that the others hadn’t been sleeping at all. They remained silent, just waiting inside.
“Why aren’t you sleeping?” he asked, somewhat annoyed. “A person’s energy is limited, and necessary rest is essential, or surviving the next few days will be much more difficult.”
“How can I possibly sleep?” Zheng Tian put on a bitter smile. Now, every time he closed his eyes, he seemed to see the lifeless pupils of his teammates, as if they were silently narrating something.
Bi Fang sighed. Indeed, it was normal to have insomnia after experiencing such a scene for the first time.
In fact, most of the time, people’s worries often come from excessive imagination and negative speculation about things, rather than being trapped by the facts; instead, they are trapped by their own thoughts. Just like now, Zheng Tian was indeed troubled by the possibility that a pack of wolves might attack them, and they might not be able to get out. But in fact, none of these had happened yet.
“Stop speculating, live the present moment, believe in the good, and you will be free from most of your worries.”
Upon hearing this advice, Zheng Tian pondered, and finally, Bi Fang patted him on the shoulder, letting him continue to rest.
“Rest as soon as possible. It will be your turn to stand guard later. Don’t be drowsy, and we’ll set off early tomorrow morning. Don’t lag behind.”
“Understood!”
Seeing him nod, Bi Fang headed back to the tent to lie down and continued to warm up by the bonfire.
After more than an hour, Zheng Tian came out on his own.
“How is it? Still can’t rest?”
“No, I slept for a while.” Zheng Tian shook his head, “It’s your turn to rest. I’ll be on guard now.”
Bi Fang stared at him for a while before nodding in agreement.
“Remember, don’t go too far. Even if you need to relieve yourself, don’t go beyond five meters! And don’t get lost in thought!”
“Don’t worry, I won’t fall asleep.” Zheng Tian patted Bi Fang’s arm, reassuring her.
Bi Fang then entered the tunnel and felt the warmth of the tent. She was also sleepy and fell into a deep sleep shortly.
…
In the brightly lit living room, Lin Zhengnan paced back and forth restlessly.
The sound of his leather shoes striking the floor filled the spacious living room. On the largest television screen in the center, Bi Fang’s live broadcast was playing!
This state had been maintained for half an hour.
In order to ensure the uninterrupted live broadcast, Lin Zhengnan had spared no effort.
“I knew it. I knew I shouldn’t have let her go on that internship with the geography magazine. What dreams? Nonsense! Now, her life is in danger!” Lin Zhengnan was getting more and more annoyed, feeling extremely anxious in his heart. He almost fainted.
On the other side, his eldest daughter Lin Zhou was comforting her father. Although she was also worried about her youngest sister, there was nothing she could do right now.
Lin Zhengnan stared at Zheng Tian standing guard on the screen and suppressed his anxiety before asking, “How is it? Has everything been sorted out?”
“Yes, we found out that the host of the wilderness survival show is really amazing. During his last live broadcast, he even fought a bear, not only surviving but also remaining almost uninjured. He was also a soldier, but information about his troop is highly classified. So far, he seems to be a very reliable person.”
Lin Chang, who had hurried over, handed a dossier to the old man.
Lin Zhengnan flipped through it and closed it again. He pinched his brow, feeling an intense throbbing in his temples.
Out there, he was the giant of the domestic telecommunications industry. But right now, he was just a helpless old father.
“Can we contact the host?”
“No, their survival skills are truly professional…”
Lin Chang gave a bitter smile, as this was also the reason for his headache. The three of them stared at the live broadcast in the living room, all furrowing their brows in concern.