Normally, the US's consistent approach would be to drag things out until everyone is exhausted before giving an explanation.

Many people are tired, and as long as they can get an answer, they will easily accept it psychologically.

After all, they probably can't make a fuss anymore.

The only explanation they can offer now is that high-ranking officials in the US have been cornered and are indeed being implicitly threatened, and they want to try and explain to see if they can convince these people.

If we can persuade them, the crisis will be resolved.

If you can't persuade them, that's probably how it is... As long as you don't continue to provoke them, the situation won't worsen.

This is clearly a self-inflicted wound, and Liu Yun doesn't think it's the style of those people from the United States.

It can only be said that there must have been some unexpected event that forced them to do this quickly, which is why they couldn't wait for a good opportunity or choose a good time.

"Oh, I'll go check it out." Aqi left, but returned quickly.

"Ah, I see. Host... guess what happened?"

Liu Yun: "...I don't want to guess, do you want to tell me?"

Aqi: "It's still related to the survival challenge show. Guess what it is. It's definitely not difficult for you."

Liu Yun was taken aback: "It's related to the show? But nothing happened on the show!"

"So, is it because of those who have already been eliminated and whose survival challenge program has ended?"

Ah Qi said proudly, "See? I guessed right!"

It wasn't surprising at all that the host guessed correctly.

It would be surprising if it guessed wrong!

"I never expected it would all come down to money. At the very beginning, the eliminated group had already returned to their own countries, only to find that the so-called interim rewards would only be settled and distributed after the final challenge was over."

"Some people put in a lot of effort to participate in the show, and they might only be able to make a living after receiving the reward!"

"We simply can't wait that long."

"I never said it would be like this before."

Liu Yun was shocked: "So, those sponsors not only don't want to give the final reward, but they're not even willing to give the interim rewards?"

She thought this was already shameless enough, but she didn't expect it could be dragged down even further.

Aqi: "That's right, that's exactly it."

"They figured they were going to skip out on the bill anyway, so why bother paying?"

"The rewards for each stage may not seem like much, but they add up to a considerable sum."

"This is only the first batch to return to China. If we wait for many more batches to return, they will have to pay an even higher price."

Liu Yun: ...This logic?

Since there are no more downlines anyway, we might as well be even more shameless; at least we can keep our money.

This move shocked Liu Yun.

Do they know how reckless they are?

By deviating from the plan, they've created such a huge mess, and the US authorities still have to clean it up!

Liu Yun praised, "You did a really great job."

"If that's the case, why are they in such a hurry? Can't they even wait a day?"

"At least we need to pick a good time to erupt!"

Aqi: "Because the US high-ranking officials said the time was not right, and they were told to try their best to appease them."

"And the main approach is to appease them. Also, the second batch of people returning home will arrive tonight."

Suppress my ass, it's just a matter of spending money.

But this is different from what they agreed on in the first place.

For this plan, they have put their assets in a very dangerous state. If anything goes wrong, they could lose everything and suffer heavy losses.

The US authorities won't compensate them for these things.

Making them spend money to appease them in such a nerve-wracking situation, and not a small amount at that, has angered many people.

They are not top-tier wealthy tycoons; they have always been the ones making the sacrifices. Although they have seen some benefits from live streaming and advertising, the sense of crisis of sacrificing pawns to save the king always looms over them.

With this mindset, the sponsors couldn't sit still when they were repeatedly asked to spend more money.

Moreover, after so long, the revenue from advertising has already passed its peak and is starting to decline.

The live streaming industry has entered a period of fatigue, and those who have persisted until now are not having a bad time.

Playing the victim is no longer effective; if you can still eat well, then very few people will give you tips in the live stream.

After all, nobody's money comes from thin air, and the support they've provided for so long isn't unlimited.

Moreover, a wise man has already discovered that there are a lot of people left in Yan Kingdom, and they have been tempted by various things, so they have long since started bartering, creating a kind of harmonious coexistence.

Not only are they not living a miserable life, but they are also enjoying delicious food that they could never have encountered before. How many people would still throw money around like that?

Therefore, the sponsors felt that at this point, it wouldn't be a loss to cut into these two profit points.

However, a lot of people are "appeased" and sent away.

One of the sponsors mentioned that the nameless island itself is isolated and has no contact with the outside world.

News from the outside world can't get in, and their bankruptcy plan being brought forward doesn't seem to affect the show.

It will still be broadcast smoothly.

It might even evoke pity for the contestants, who were unaware of the sponsor's deception and the devastating news that all their prize money would disappear.

If I gain some sympathy points, the number of donations might increase.

We can make a fortune then!

They just declared bankruptcy; their businesses aren't actually gone. Ultimately, the profits will still go to them.

As for what kind of mess it might create for the United States in advance, what does that have to do with them?

Currently, the United States is only giving them verbal promises or promises for the future, which all seem very vague at the moment.

Moreover, all they need to do is ensure the smooth running of the program to complete the cooperation; it doesn't include considering the political situation on behalf of the authorities.

With this in mind, they can not only gain a sense of security but also solve the current problem without breaking their cooperation commitments. How could they not choose the option that is most beneficial to them?

Therefore, the sponsors are eager to bring forward the final step.

Just so they wouldn't have to pay money to appease him.

As for the mess, the authorities can clean it up themselves!

The US authorities were extremely frustrated; spending money to appease them was the simplest and most direct way to solve the problem.

This is the most logical approach, and also the most appropriate method they chose after careful consideration.

However, despite all their calculations, they hadn't anticipated that these people would be unwilling to pay.

Since they've already gone bankrupt, reputation and word-of-mouth don't seem to matter that much anymore.

When the time comes, we can reorganize and change the name, and then it will be completely irrelevant.

The authorities were furious. They were all well-fed by the tycoons and never imagined that anyone would care so much about that little bit of money.

Yes, that's all they see.

Including variety shows in general, there aren't many.

That's why bankruptcy is a possibility; real tycoons are unwilling to implement this plan—it's just too troublesome.

The industries and regions they are involved in are too large; bankruptcy, even a fake one, would be too much trouble.

It's not worth it for such a lousy show.

This is why wealthy merchants from the lower classes could gravitate towards them and become their sponsors.