It took nearly an hour to hike from the temporary shelter to the new camp.

Compared to the temporary shelter, the new campsite is obviously more spacious, with dry and flat land, higher elevation, and a river flowing about 100 meters away, close to a water source but at a safe distance.

Everyone will be spending the next two days and one night here.

The problem is, now the camp is completely empty except for dry branches, fine sand and gravel, and their chilled hearts.

Amidst the desolate landscape, Director Zou summoned a wilderness exploration expert who was accompanying him and simultaneously issued the mission—

Before noon, the five fathers and their brother had to complete the setup of all the tents under the guidance of experts.

No one present was surprised; on the contrary, they seemed eager to try.

Upon learning that the final episode would be filmed in a primeval forest, everyone frantically tried to figure out how to set up tents before setting off, practically turning any remaining theoretical knowledge into real-world practice.

"Okay, come on!"

Teng Yi stretched his back, warmed up for ten seconds, and prepared to call his active son to help, "Leo, you help Dad pull that piece of cloth over later..."

Director Zou interrupted him with a smile.

"While Dad and the older brother are setting up the tent, the kids also have their own tasks to do."

The children need to collect branches nearby to build a fence around the campsite to prevent wild animal attacks.

Lei Bao wanted to take care of his youngest sister, Chao Chao, so he raised his hand and offered to be with her.

Jiang Chi squinted: "..."

You little juice.

But he was still a little worried. The tent storage bag behind him had already been moved to an open area by the staff. The young man squatted down, helped the child put on rubber gloves, and gave him some instructions.

"See that crooked tree? Don't go any further than that tree, understand?"

Seeing the little girl nod earnestly several times, he finally let her be pulled away by the little boy.

...Some things seem easy when you watch instructional videos, but you only realize what a disaster it is when you actually do them.

Back at the campsite, the fathers were frantically trying to set up the tent poles, looking completely overwhelmed.

Lei Bao picked up a twig and placed it on top of the pile of firewood in his arms. Hearing the noise, he curiously looked back a few times. "Wow... Chao Chao, your brother is so amazing!"

The little dumpling next to him, who was standing in a horse stance, let out a deep "heave-ho".

Lei Bao didn't hear, and continued to marvel intently:

"Wow, that's fast! It's much faster than my dad and all the other dads."

"My brother!"

The little dumpling's familiar, sweet voice rang out beside me.

Lei Bao turned his head back at the sound of the voice, "Oh right, look..."

It turned out that a small mountain of tree branches was speaking to him, "..."

Lei Bao was shocked. He silently moved two steps to the side, trying to see Chao Chao's face hidden behind the small hill.

But as soon as he moved, the small hill seemed to have eyes and followed his movement.

The kind-hearted little hill spoke up: "Brother Leibao, what are you looking for?"

Lei Bao: "..."

I've been looking for you, Chaochao.

"Chaochao, how...how did you pick up so many?"

Lei Bao finally stammered out the question.

The small, eyeless, noseless mound somehow looked honest and simple.

"—Because my brother said that we can have lunch after we finish picking up the twigs!"

Is this enough?

Chaochao rolled her eyes as she looked up at the mountaintop.

Upon hearing the answer, Lei Bao vaguely recalled the scene from fifteen minutes ago, "Chao Chao, you asked when dinner would be served, and Jiang Chi said something like it would be about time once we've collected all the branches... Hmm, that seems to be what he meant... Is that right?"

Little Lei Bao stood there, looking lost.

"I'm going to see my brother right now!"

My brother is so amazing, how could he do it without her cheering him on!

The little dumpling, clutching a pile of branches that reached above its head, set off with great enthusiasm.

"Chao Chao, wait a minute, you're going the wrong way, come back quickly!"

Lei Bao shouted in panic and chased after it.

"Dad, come quick! Chaochao's little sister has run away!"

She ran away like a dung beetle pushing a dung ball!

Five minutes later.

"…………"

The atmosphere fell silent for a moment.

Chaochao stood obediently beside a large pile of tree branches, her little hands hanging down. Her round, dark almond-shaped eyes looked back at him, looking utterly innocent.

"..." Jiang Chi looked at the little dumpling with a righteous expression and really had the urge to facepalm.

Lei Bao, still shaken, stood beside her, sniffling weakly. The little boy's eyes were red, and he choked back a sob with lingering fear as Hao Guoli gently coaxed him.

Waaaaah, my little sister Chaochao ran so fast just now! I'm so afraid she won't come back!

Hao Guoli suppressed a laugh and smoothed his hair. "Alright, alright, see, didn't you get your sister back?"

The little boy, who had looked fragile just a moment ago, suddenly clenched his fists as if he had just woken up. "It's me, I'm not strong enough!"

He's too weak; he can't protect his sister like this.

Hearing the commotion on his end, Chaochao blinked, puzzled. "Because of me?"

Immediately, the little dumpling, who was half a head shorter than the boy, raised her hand and patted the dejected boy's shoulder. Her soft, sweet voice seemed to contain a magical power.

"To become strong, you need to put in a lot of effort; it's hard and tiring."

"You just stay with me, and I'll protect Brother Lei Bao."

Lei Bao was stunned by these words and stammered, "...Really?!"

Hao Guoli looked up at the sky and muttered, "We're doomed..."

"Of course! I never lie!"

Upon hearing this, Chaochao seemed to have thought of something and added with a serious expression, "But when the woodpecker comes, it's the one with the long, pointed beak. You'd better hide well when it comes."

She said quite sincerely, "I only have one head, not enough to peck at."

Lei Bao nodded blankly.

"Tch..." Jiang Chi curled his lip in annoyance, "Am I just a decoration for you? With me here, would it dare to touch you?"

"Aww—" the little dumpling said thoughtfully, "If a bird pecks your head, won't it peck me too?"

Jiang Chi: "..."