Chapter 84. I almost had to write my last words.
"Survival shows on desert islands can involve unforeseen dangers. All guests should be prepared. Unless you voluntarily give up the game, the production team will not provide assistance."
The production team announced a series of rules, a long and complicated list that was hard to remember. Xia Yuqing asked the director to send the rules to her phone, but the director said he would take away the guests' phones.
Chu Ruofu realized that the production team was serious and not joking with the guests.
"You're taking our phones away? How are we supposed to contact the production team if we encounter danger? Director, aren't you worried about the guests getting hurt?"
Director: "The production team had scouted this private island in advance. Wild animals were kept in another area. The production team planned every survival route for the guests and set up cameras to monitor and broadcast the event."
"As long as all guests follow the rules and do not wander around in the forest or pick and eat poisonous wild fruits, there will be no danger to their lives."
Chu Ruofu understood the director's meaning. In short, as long as the guests didn't do anything reckless, they wouldn't die.
Live stream chat:
[A dating reality show is going to be this exciting.]
[Aren't the production team afraid of something going wrong? It's a bit scary. What if something happens to a guest? The production team wouldn't be able to take responsibility.]
[This sounds really difficult; guests who don't know anything about wilderness survival won't be able to complete the game tasks.]
The director said he would arrange everything, and the guests would be safe as long as they followed the instructions.
The comments section was buzzing with discussion about the content of this episode.
Chu Ruofu was a little nervous. With a 24-hour time limit to pass through the jungle, it would be difficult for her to reach her destination given her physical abilities.
She didn't care much about the date invitation; as long as she was safe on the deserted island, she just needed to wait for the game mission to end.
The guests were discussing the island survival show's filming schedule for tomorrow.
Lu Xubai asked in a deep voice, "If a guest is accidentally injured, how does the production team provide timely assistance?"
Director: "Please rest assured, everyone. The production team will ensure your personal safety. If any guest faces a life-threatening situation, it will be considered as a voluntary abandonment of the game task, and the production team will immediately arrange for a wilderness survival expert to come to your rescue."
"Furthermore, the production team will monitor the situation of all the guests in real time during the live broadcast, and drones and helicopters will be on standby at any time."
Xia Yuqing exclaimed in surprise: "The production team even has a helicopter?!"
The director confidently smiled and said, "Guests, rest assured, the production team will absolutely not let any of you get into trouble."
Chu Ruofu lowered her head and thought silently, hoping that she could be assigned to the same lot as Gu Junsheng.
The director said, "Please, all guests, enter the castle to rest. We look forward to your performance tomorrow."
The guests' luggage was taken to the castle's living room, and Chu Ruofu entered the castle with the guests.
This magnificent castle is decorated in the Old Age Gothic style, with exquisite relief murals on the ceiling and a fireplace burning with warmth.
Chu Ruofu discovered that the island had a large temperature difference between day and night. When she arrived on the island, it was around three or four in the afternoon, and it was still a bit hot at that time.
Later, while everyone waited for the guests to gather and listened to the director announce the recording content and rules for this episode, it was about five or six o'clock. The temperature outside suddenly dropped, and there was a slight chill in the air.
Xia Yuqing rubbed her arms and said, "This castle is so eerie, could it be haunted?"
The living room was adorned with a magnificent crystal chandelier that cast a dim, yellowish glow. The ancient castle, nestled deep in the forest, received little light, and the air was thick with the smell of decay, giving it a somewhat eerie atmosphere.
The castle chosen by the production team has a strong ancient atmosphere, giving people the feeling of being on a deserted island and having to do everything possible to escape.
The eerie, ancient castle evoked images of ghosts, wild beasts, and murders. Xia Yuqing's words caused the surrounding temperature to drop by dozens of degrees, and even the wind blowing in from outside carried a chill.
Qiao Yimo's face was slightly pale: "There are no ghosts in the world."
Xia Yuqing muttered, "I said the house looks haunted, but I didn't say it's actually haunted."
Chu Ruofu lowered her head and put on the coat she was wearing to block out the cold. The guests had all recorded the script of the ghost bride in the ancient town, so they shouldn't be afraid of ghosts.
Back then, the guests knew it was a murder mystery game set in an ancient town. Now they've been thrown onto a deserted island, some kilometers offshore, with only this old castle on the entire island. It's normal for them to feel scared.
Song Yi said, "The temperature dropped a lot tonight, you should put on a jacket so you don't catch a cold."
Xia Yuqing looked distressed: "I thought I was coming to an island vacation, so I didn't bring a coat. My suitcase is full of pretty dresses."
Who would have thought the production team would dump people on a desolate, godforsaken island? Who knows what kind of animals they might encounter if they ventured out on their own, such as terrifying crocodiles and monitor lizards?
"I brought it." Chu Ruofu found her suitcase, laid it down and opened it, took out a coat from inside. Looking at the pink and blue coat, she was a little reluctant, hesitated for a moment, and then took it out.
This Chanel jacket was bought for her by Gu Junsheng a couple of days ago, and she hasn't worn it yet: "You wear it."
The guests' eyes fell on the clothes she was holding; it was clear that the coat was in very good condition and expensive.
Xia Yuqing was a little embarrassed: "Forget it, I can withstand the cold, don't ruin your new clothes."
Chu Ruofu smiled sincerely at her and said, "It's okay, you can wear it. It would be troublesome to catch a cold."
Qiao Yimo looked at the coat in Chu Ruofu's hand with a suspicious expression. When they first recorded the dating reality show, Chu Ruofu's entire outfit cost less than 500 yuan, and she was wearing cheap, cheap clothes she had bought online.
Later, Chu Ruofu probably got advertising deals through a dating reality show, and the quality of her clothes improved slightly. The brands were some small domestic brands, with the most expensive costing only one or two thousand yuan.
Chu Ruofu is now producing a high-end custom-made garment worth hundreds of thousands of yuan. Where would she get so much money?
Given Chu Ruofu's status, she would never buy expensive haute couture. She could buy a bag that costs hundreds of thousands to millions of yuan, but clothes are consumer goods, and she couldn't possibly have that much money.
Moreover, this brand's coats are haute couture garments that only VIC clients can purchase.
"Your coat is so pretty, how much did you pay for it?" Qiao Yimo asked with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Chu Ruofu looked at Qiao Yimo. It was inappropriate to mention in the dating reality show that Gu Junsheng had given her such an expensive dress.
When a person's wealth reaches a certain level, they must keep a low profile to avoid attracting negative influences. For example, people who resent the rich might try to destroy the object of their envy if they feel a sense of loss or jealousy.
Before filming the dating reality show, the production team stipulated that guests should not flaunt their wealth, so none of the guests drove their own cars, and the cars they appeared in were basically arranged by the production team.
The last time Li Yichen went on a date with her, he flaunted his beautiful sports car, which drew a lot of negative comments online. The show's post-production team edited out many of his scenes.
Chu Ruofu said, "It was a gift from a friend, I don't remember how much it cost."
Qiao Yimo thought to herself, "As expected, it was a gift from a friend. Chu Ruofu just became a sensation because of a dating reality show, where would she get so much money?"
Could this so-called friend be a male guest on the show?
Qiao Yimo scanned the male guests' faces, but couldn't discern any reaction from them.
"Knock knock." Suddenly, there was a knock on the door.
Xia Yuqing was startled and jumped up from the sofa. "Someone's here!"
Chu Ruofu, sitting next to her, was also startled and looked towards the door.
Because of the cool nighttime temperature, the castle gates were closed, but suddenly there was a knocking sound, giving the feeling of a visitor arriving on a snowy night.
Song Yi said, "It might be Gu Junsheng."
Chu Ruofu subconsciously thought of getting up to open the door, but a figure walked past her. Lu Xubai walked to the door and opened the small door for people to enter and exit.
A tall, slender figure stood outside, dressed in luxurious clothes, with gold-rimmed glasses on his nose, exuding a cool and aloof demeanor. It was Gu Junsheng, who had arrived last.
Lu Xubai glanced at the travel-worn Gu Junsheng, then returned to the living room with a cold expression.
Gu Junsheng easily carried his suitcase into the house, casually closed the door to keep the cold wind out, took off his glasses which were wet from the cold rain, and looked at Chu Ruofu sitting on the sofa.
His gaze immediately fell on Chu Ruofu, and Chu Ruofu looked back at him with equally joyful and tender eyes.
Shen Wuyang's face was gloomy as he stared intently at Chu Ruofu.
Now, Chu Ruofu's heart is more important to Gu Junsheng than to him. Seeing that she only has eyes for Gu Junsheng, he still feels bad. He promised that he would be good and not be jealous, but he still couldn't help it.
Gu Junsheng said in a calm voice, "Good evening, everyone."
Li Yichen asked casually, "Mr. Gu, is something keeping you late?"
Gu Junsheng's gaze remained fixed on Chu Ruofu as he said, "Something did happen that delayed me. The plane encountered a thunderstorm and circled in the air for an hour or two before making an emergency landing at a nearby airport. I had to transfer to another flight to get here."
Chu Ruofu's eyes revealed worry, but Gu Junsheng smiled faintly at her, indicating that she didn't need to worry and that he was fine.
"I almost had to write my will," Gu Junsheng said humorously, breaking the somber atmosphere in the living room.
Xia Yuqing laughed and said, "I once encountered a similar situation on a plane, and I was terrified."
The director's voice came through the monitor: "All guests have gathered. Please go upstairs to choose your rooms."
Each person picked up their suitcase and climbed the thickly carpeted stairs to the second floor.
Gu Junsheng, exuding a chill, approached Chu Ruofu, took the box from her hand, and said gently, "I'll do it."
Chu Ruofu handed it to him.
Xia Yuqing saw this scene and said, "Among our male guests, President Gu is the most gentlemanly. He knows to carry the female guests' suitcases."
Li Yichen, Lu Xubai, and Shen Wuyang all looked over. Chu Ruofu's face flushed, and she lowered her eyes slightly. She didn't dare to look Shen Wuyang in the eye at all, afraid of seeing his aggrieved expression.
Li Yichen walked over to Xia Yuqing and picked up her suitcase: "I'm being a gentleman too. What's in your suitcase? It's so heavy."
Xia Yuqing lied: "It's just some clothes, I can't even lift my suitcase, are you kidding me?"
Li Yichen's face darkened, and he ignored her.
Song Yi was the first to go up to the second floor. Looking at everyone making a ruckus, she had a helpless expression on her face.
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Author's Note: The puppy wants to be cute and steal a kiss~
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