When Wang Lun heard that thirty days had passed, which was only a month, he felt a bit emotional. He thought to himself that if his teammate hadn't been Li Ling, they probably would have given up long ago, and even if they hadn't, they probably wouldn't have lasted much longer.

Wang Lun said, "I wonder if the production team will remind them. If they do, I guess some people will choose to quit." Li Ling asked, "Why?" Before Wang Lun could answer, she suddenly understood. If the production team announces the end of the month, some people will feel satisfied just for lasting a month. They've already received the 100,000 yuan bonus, which is 50,000 yuan each, so they don't feel like they've lost out. Besides, what if they can't last until the next month? Wouldn't all that suffering have been for nothing?

Seeing that Li Ling had figured things out, Wang Lun didn't say anything more. Once she had rested, he started hanging the dried meat on the roof to avoid blocking the way.

After Liu Ruoxi brought her sisters back from washing the dishes, she saw Li Ling and her sister hanging meat. She wanted to help, but there was no room for anyone else, so she sat on the kang (a heated brick bed) and started weaving straw sandals.

After Wang Lun and his companion hung up the meat, and the four of them each wove a straw sandal, they rested. It was probably time to get sleepy, as it was already past ten o'clock.

The next day, in the morning. All four of them got up very early. Li Ling and Liu Ruoxi cooked, while Wang Lun and Liu Ruoling packed up the tools. Today, Liu Ruoling went with Li Ling to build the wall, while Wang Lun went alone to build the lower wall pillars and foundation. If there was time, he would continue building the wall upwards; otherwise, he would just finish as he went.

At 9:00 AM sharp, while Wang Lun and the other three were doing something, a sound came from the camera. It was a notification from the production team, as follows:

The wilderness survival competition has been underway for a month since early this morning. Currently, each team of players on the island will receive a prize of 100,000 yuan. If only one player remains in a team, that remaining player will receive the 100,000 yuan prize alone. In the previous rounds, each player has demonstrated their unique charm and skill, among which… well, the host talked about it for quite a while. Finally, we look forward to the players' continued outstanding performances.

Just as the host was talking, Li Ling and Liu Ruoxi walked over to Wang Lun. The four of them each found a rock to sit on. After the host finished speaking, Li Ling asked Wang Lun, "They said that even if only one person is left, they can still receive the team's prize money. What are they trying to do? Are they trying to create internal strife within the team?" Wang Lun said, "It's just a normal tactic, to add some highlights and make the show more interesting." Li Ling said, "But won't this create divisions and conflicts within the team?" Wang Lun said, "Perfect! It satisfies their enjoyment, and no one gets the prize money. Isn't that a win-win situation?" Liu Ruoling said, "What win-win? We got nothing but the prize money, and we put in so much effort." Liu Ruoxi slapped Liu Ruoling on the head and said, "A win-win situation means they win twice." Wang Lun nodded. "Not only that," she said, "they also have broadcasting rights and tips. No matter what, they won't lose money." Li Ling asked, "Would anyone really harm their own teammates?" Wang Lun and Liu Ruoxi both nodded. Li Ling then stood up, looked at Liu Ruoxi and Liu Ruoling, and said, "You two?" Liu Ruoling was about to say something when Liu Ruoxi stopped her. Liu Ruoxi looked at Wang Lun and said, "I think you understand that we can only persevere to the end together, right?" Wang Lun nodded and said, "I understand, but Li Ling doesn't trust you. If you can persuade her, I'll do anything." Liu Ruoxi looked at Wang Lun, and Wang Lun nodded. So Liu Ruoxi went to Li Ling and said, "Shall we go talk over there?" Li Ling glanced at Wang Lun, who nodded, and Li Ling followed Liu Ruoxi to the side.

Seeing that everything was fine just a moment ago, Liu Ruoling wondered how things could suddenly fall apart. Seeing that Wang Lun didn't speak, she took the initiative to ask, "I don't quite understand what you're saying. What are you talking about?" Wang Lun looked at Liu Ruoling and said, "You really don't understand?" Liu Ruoling said, "Understand what?" Seeing Liu Ruoling's expression, Wang Lun realized she genuinely didn't understand, so he explained it to her.

The show's producers released this rule primarily to create conflict and division within the teams. It might not be apparent under normal circumstances, but it becomes apparent as the deadline approaches, and the end of the month is fast approaching. If a teammate is eliminated during this period, the prize money goes to that person alone, without being shared. Do you think anyone would do that? Even if they don't care about a few hundred thousand, what about millions? Tens of millions? How could they not care?

Liu Ruoling was startled by Wang Lun's words, but quickly recovered and asked, "What does that have to do with our team formation?" Wang Lun rolled his eyes and said, "If someone eliminates another team, then all the remaining supplies will be theirs. We have so much food; it should last us a month. Besides, this one rule is already causing us this much trouble. What if other rules come in later? Rules specifically targeting team formation? Will it still matter then?" Liu Ruoling immediately took a step back, but then, remembering something, she chuckled awkwardly and said, "Sorry, just now..." Wang Lun interrupted her, saying, "No need to say anything, I know." Liu Ruoling asked, "So, are we really going to separate?" Wang Lun shook his head and said, "I don't know. It depends on how their conversation goes." Now Liu Ruoling realized that Li Ling and Liu Ruoxi's conversation was determining the direction of the two teams, and she couldn't help but look in the direction the two had walked.

A short while later, Li Ling and Liu Ruoxi returned. Li Ling said to Wang Lun, "I think they should stay." Wang Lun nodded and said, "Okay, then the girls should continue with their work. We'll have a big meal tonight." Liu Ruoling asked, "What about lunch?" Wang Lun rolled his eyes and said, "No lunch, we'll work until evening." Liu Ruoling immediately said, "No way! I'm starving! I'll starve to death if I don't eat!" Liu Ruoxi sighed and dragged Liu Ruoling towards the backyard. As they walked, Liu Ruoling kept calling out, "We have to eat lunch! I'll be hungry if I don't!" Hearing Liu Ruoling's cries, Liu Ruoxi quickened her pace, and Li Ling came to help. The two of them dragged Liu Ruoling back to the backyard and continued building the fence.

After the three women left, Wang Lun sat on a rock, thought for a moment, and shook his head, feeling that the 1 billion yuan prize wouldn't be easy to obtain. But that was a matter for later; he should focus on the present. So he got up and continued with his work.