"This might come in handy, take it!" The cry echoed across the empty space, its voice carrying an unquestionable resolve. The speaker clutched the seemingly insignificant object tightly in his hand, as if it were the most precious treasure in the world. His gaze was firm and fervent as he looked directly at his companions, unconsciously increasing the strength of his grip, as if to emphasize its importance. Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes instantly filled with eagerness. Those eyes, like burning flames, revealed an extreme desire for warmth and survival. Some's pupils dilated slightly with excitement, while others' eyes twitched slightly with nervousness. Their gazes were fixed on the object, as if it were no ordinary item, but a lifeline that could save them from the bitter cold. There was also a hint of anxiety in their eyes, as if they were worried that this potentially useful object would suddenly disappear. Those eager eyes seemed to be telling of their inner expectations, hoping that this object could really come in handy as they said, to help them get through this difficult time and let them find a bit of warmth and vitality in the cold environment.
Even after gathering the materials, the assembly process proved fraught with difficulty. Everyone gathered around a pile of scattered materials, their brows furrowed, their faces solemn. They first tried to piece the components together, but the disparate shapes and sizes seemed to be deliberately working against each other, refusing to fit perfectly. Each attempt was accompanied by a heavy sigh and a helpless shake of the head. One person, with a wrench, laboriously tightened the screws, beads of sweat dripping from their foreheads onto the cold ground, not bothering to wipe them. Another person carefully fiddled with the complex wiring, their eyes focused and tense, afraid of even the slightest mistake. However, the newly assembled component faltered at the slightest effort, instantly undoing all their efforts.
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