Everything was going smoothly, and Li Sheng was at peace because he believed in his abilities. He had never slacked off in the past six months, constantly training himself to make his brain and knowledge stronger.
He never relied on luck or chance, always believing that strength was everything. In dire straits, instead of hoping for a miracle from God, he believed in creating one's own miracle.
The invitation didn't specify the exact location of the challenge, only a meeting point, but his intuition told him it wouldn't be that simple. This was a high-stakes game; if someone was willing to risk their life to complete it, how could it be anything but?
But he looks forward to it, because life is only interesting when you experience some challenging things.
Aside from a few daily necessities, there wasn't much to pack. Li Sheng didn't tell the two elderly people that he was taking the baby to the survival challenge, because they would definitely worry if they found out, since the baby was so small.
When he said he was going to leave with the baby for a while, the two elderly people looked reluctant to part with him, and his mother-in-law's tone was almost pleading.
"Mr. Li, could you stay here with the baby? How long will it be before we see each other again? We're both getting old, and we don't know what tomorrow will bring..."
He couldn't finish his sentence and instead sobbed, filling his heart with guilt.
"Mom, what nonsense are you talking about? We'll be spending a lot of time together in the future. You need to keep up with the foot bath medicine packs I prepared for you, and don't neglect the acupressure massage. Stay healthy so you can watch your granddaughter grow up."
Over the past six months, under Mr. Li's care, the two elderly people have become much healthier and more rosy-cheeked. Their previous qi deficiency, dampness, joint and bone pain that was unbearable whenever it rained, lumbar muscle strain, etc., have almost been cured. However, my father-in-law and mother-in-law are indeed old, so even after the damage is repaired, it is impossible for them to fully recover to their original state.
Therefore, routine maintenance cannot be neglected, otherwise it is easy to relapse, and all his hard work over the years will be in vain.
The father-in-law took out a wad of cash from a yellow kraft paper bag, which looked to be about 20,000 yuan: "It's reassuring to have some money on you when you're out there. No matter what, don't make yourself or your granddaughter suffer. This old man is still of some use. If you have any difficulties, just tell me. Don't be shy about asking. If you're under too much pressure out there, come back."
Li Sheng pursed his lips, afraid that he, a grown man, would lose face by crying in front of his parents-in-law. He still had more than 10,000 yuan in his hand, and he only planned to keep 2,000 yuan for gas and food on the way. He took out the remaining money, which he originally intended to give to his mother-in-law before leaving.
My father-in-law's retirement pension is not low, but after giving 5,000 yuan a month to several impoverished children, the elderly couple only have a little over 1,000 yuan left to spend. They are very frugal with themselves, and although they live frugally, they are rich in spirit.
However, he wanted to improve his parents' quality of life, for his own sake.
He couldn't do that kind of selfless dedication, believing that he would only consider helping others if he was doing well enough himself.
The financial assistance has never stopped; this 20,000 yuan is probably my parents-in-law's savings of several years.
Mr. Li accepted the money and spent it that same day driving his Wuling van—20,000 yuan from his father-in-law and 10,000 yuan of his own.
I replaced my mother-in-law's washing machine, which had been used for many years and whose lid was broken, with a new one. I also replaced the water heater, which was almost scrap. I brought back a double-door refrigerator, with the bottom shelf filled with meat and the top shelf also full. I also bought my father-in-law a mobility scooter for the elderly. Finally, I used the money left over to install a dishwasher in the kitchen.
When the old man returned and saw these things, his face turned black, his chest heaving, and he grabbed a broom and chased after Li Sheng. The usually dignified father-in-law had turned into a volatile old man.
"How could my granddaughter, Fu Nian, have fallen for a spendthrift like you? Is this how you spend money? If you starve my granddaughter, I'm telling you, don't even think about coming back into the house."
The little girl was already sitting in the car when she saw her dad being chased by her grandpa with a broom. She felt so sorry for her dad.
"Dad, run!"
Li Sheng quickened his pace, got into the driver's seat, started the engine, shifted gears, and drove away. Nai Tuan opened the window to say goodbye to her grandfather.
"Goodbye, Grandpa! Grandma will miss you."
The father-in-law's hand holding the broom suddenly fell limply, and he watched the car slowly drive away from his home with reluctance.
"Grandpa will miss you too. If your dad treats you badly, call Grandpa. Grandpa loves you."
Mr. Li deliberately sent his mother-in-law away, taking advantage of her absence to leave. His mother-in-law was a sentimental and melancholic person, and she might cry again when they parted. Such emotional fluctuations are a big no-no for the elderly.
After traveling over a thousand miles, Li Sheng finally arrived at the Challengers' Camp in her amazing car. It was a place far from the city, a gathering place for sunset lawn tent picnic enthusiasts. Looking at the luxury cars in the parking lot, it was hard to say whether those invited to participate had the ability, but at least they were rich.
Many people aren't there for the prize money; they're more drawn by the massive influx of traffic.
Two helicopters not far from the parking lot were also very conspicuous. The first one belonged to the production crew and had a very obvious logo, while the one next to it was probably privately owned.
He was driving a second-hand Wuling van, which seemed a bit out of place, but that didn't stop him from parking there. However, he was stopped by the people at the entrance as soon as he was about to park.
"Hello sir, this area is temporarily closed to the public."
The little girl poked her head out, took out her father's phone, opened the electronic invitation, and showed it to the staff: "Uncle, this is Dad's invitation. We are also challengers participating in the competition."
The staff were very professional. Although their expressions were slightly unnatural for a moment, they quickly put on a perfect eight-tooth smile and guided Mr. Li to park the car in the right spot.
A crane stands out from the crowd of chickens, and a chicken stands out from the crowd of cranes. A Wuling van with a dilapidated appearance suddenly appeared among a group of luxury cars, immediately attracting the attention of many people.
Because that's the challenger's designated parking space, if someone parks there, they must be a competitor. This challenge is for two people, most of them are male-female pairs, but there are also a few pairs of the same sex.
But it's bizarre that Li Sheng brought a baby to the challenge. With a baby in tow, this combination would probably be eliminated in less than a day.
Li Sheng recognized a few people, including experts in the field of biology, a famous live streamer with tens of millions of followers who does wilderness live streams, and a relatively popular martial arts star.
Wang Yao was among them, but everyone present was a big shot. He was doing well and had five or six million fans, but he was nothing in the eyes of the big shots. They would ignore him when he spoke to them. Wang Yao felt that his self-esteem had been severely damaged, but he didn't dare to say a word in front of the big shots.
Wang Yao was surprised to see Li Sheng here, especially since he arrived in a Wuling van. Seeing Li Sheng at the bottom made him feel much better. Wang Yao had wondered what Li Sheng could achieve, but he hadn't made any progress in the past six months, his platform activity was extremely low, and he had lost a lot of fans, posing no threat to him whatsoever.
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