"Director, our production team emphasized before that the winning team will need to spend three months on a deserted island."

"Since the 'Survival on a Desert Island' program ended early, will the prize money still go to the winning team?" Assistant director Xiao Li asked curiously.

"That's simple. The winning team will be placed directly into the 'Man vs. Wild' training camp. Once enough time has passed, the prize money will be distributed," Hong Tao said, having already planned it out.

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"Reba, go gather some firewood. If you have time, mix some mud too. Cheng Yi and I will process the pheasants together."

Of these five pheasants, one was stewed, two were roasted, and the other two were made into beggar's chicken.

"We'll have coconut chicken soup and roast chicken for dinner tonight. We don't need to dig out the remaining beggar's chicken; we can eat it tomorrow morning." After Li Yinsheng and the others returned to the temporary shelter with the pheasants, Li Yinsheng made the dinner plans.

Upon hearing this, Dilraba immediately nodded in agreement. Her eyes sparkled with anticipation for the upcoming delicious food as she nimbly stepped into the dense forest to search for firewood and soil.

Cheng Yi quickly took out sharp knives and cooking utensils from his backpack and walked with Li Yinsheng towards the small lake to start processing the pheasant.

Arriving at the lake, Li Yinsheng whittled five wooden sticks with sharp ends and hung the pheasant's neck on them. Then, he gathered a pile of dry straw and piled it around the hanging pheasant before lighting a fire to burn off its feathers.

This method of hair removal is much more convenient and faster than scalding with boiling water.

Before long, the pheasant's originally bright feathers were licked away by the flames and disappeared without a trace, replaced by an enticing aroma that gradually spread.

Li Yinsheng skillfully wielded the knife, splitting the pheasant open, removing its internal organs, and making several incisions in its abdomen to allow for better marinating.

"Cheng Yi, you handle all the chicken offal except for the gizzard, liver, and heart. We don't need the rest. Once you've cleaned them, skewer them and grill them for you and Reba."

"You two are both too thin. Eat more animal organs to replenish fat and improve your physique." Li Yinsheng took out chicken organs and handed them to Cheng Yi, instructing him.

She then continued processing the other pheasants.

Cheng Yi took the chicken innards and carefully identified which parts were edible. Although he wasn't a professional chef, he had a good grasp of basic wilderness survival skills. He deftly separated the gizzard, liver, and heart, rinsed them briefly with water, and set them aside. As for the unwanted parts, he carefully tossed them into the fire to let the flames destroy them completely and prevent any scents from attracting wild animals.

Meanwhile, Li Yinsheng had finished gutting all the pheasants. Her technique was skillful, and every cut was just right, removing unnecessary parts while preserving the freshness of the meat.

Next, she took out the barbecue seasoning that Dilraba had prepared, and after selecting and choosing, she began to carefully marinate the pheasant. She first evenly rubbed salt inside and outside the pheasant, then sprinkled on an appropriate amount of spices, and gently massaged it for a while to allow the flavor of the seasoning to fully penetrate into the chicken meat.

"Cheng Yi, have you finished on your end? I'm done here and can go back now," Li Yinsheng asked, looking up at Cheng Yi.

"Alright, everything's cleaned up. We can go back now," Cheng Yi replied. He walked over to Li Yinsheng, and the two of them worked together to skewer the marinated pheasant with branches.

After the two of them returned to the temporary shelter, Reba also gathered a lot of firewood and some mud, preparing to mix it with mud.

Seeing this, Cheng Yi quickly went over to help, not minding the dirt, and started mixing the mud with his hands.

Li Yinsheng then used several banana leaves to wrap the pheasant, tied it tightly with rope, and then had Cheng Yi cover it with mud.

The roast chicken had already been stuck into the fire by Li Yinsheng and roasted.

I also opened three coconuts and poured them into the pot to make a coconut chicken stew.

For a moment, the campsite was filled with an enticing aroma, the warmth and satisfaction unique to food, which made people feel relaxed and happy.

While adding firewood, Dilraba turned the roasted chicken from time to time to ensure it was heated evenly.

"It smells so good! I can finally have a good meal tonight." Cheng Yi took a deep breath and said with anticipation.

His gaze shifted back and forth between the two busy figures, and at that moment, Cheng Yi's heart was filled with gratitude and happiness. In such a secluded place, to be able to work together with like-minded friends and enjoy the gifts of nature was undoubtedly a rare kind of happiness.

As time went on, the coconut chicken broth began to bubble and release a rich coconut aroma, which mingled with the smoky fragrance of the roasted chicken.

Li Yinsheng sprinkled some barbecue seasoning on the roasted chicken, chicken hearts, gizzards, and livers. After making some cuts with a knife, she said, "You can eat now, but you can eat the roasted chicken gizzards, livers, and hearts first."

As Li Yinsheng spoke, he divided the grilled chicken hearts, gizzards, and livers in half between Dilraba and Cheng Yi.

Then, using empty coconut shells as containers, I served them a bowl of coconut chicken soup.

They sat around the fire, savoring this hard-earned meal. The chicken was tender and juicy, the coconut soup sweet and delicious, every sip unforgettable. On this star-studded night, they not only tasted the delicious food, but also felt the warmth of friendship and the bounty of nature.

"Cheers!" Cheng Yi raised the coconut shell in his hand, gesturing to Li Yinsheng and Dilraba.

The three of them smiled at each other, forever etching this precious memory in their hearts. In the days to come, wherever they went, this time spent together would be their most treasured possession.

After a satisfying meal, they began their post-dinner rest. Dilraba held a twig in her hand, gently poking at the embers in the fire. The firelight illuminated her gentle face, adding a touch of warmth and tranquility.

Cheng Yi lay beside her, his hands behind his head, gazing at the starry sky, a strange feeling welling up inside him. He had never imagined that he could share such simple yet profound happiness with Dilraba and Pang Niu in such an environment.

"I wish time could stand still at this moment," Dilraba said softly, breaking the surrounding silence.

Cheng Yi turned his head to look at Dilraba, his eyes reflecting the same emotion. "Yes, these times are so beautiful, it's hard to let them end."

Upon hearing this, Li Yinsheng stopped what she was doing, looked up at the starry sky, and a faint smile appeared on her lips. "Although we cannot stay here forever, we can take this memory with us and let it become a beacon in our hearts forever. No matter what difficulties we encounter in the future, as long as we think of this night, we can feel strength and warmth."

The three exchanged another smile; their unspoken understanding and tacit agreement needed no further explanation. They knew that no matter how long and arduous the road ahead, as long as they had love, dreams, and each other in their hearts, nothing was impossible.