"They're back." Looking at Li Yinsheng's return, Chaoyue quickly went forward to help Li Yinsheng carry Bai Jingting back to the shelter.
"I'm exhausted." After settling Bai Jingting in, Li Yinsheng lay down on the ground without any regard for her image, panting heavily. Sweat dripped down her forehead and into the dust, where it was instantly absorbed.
Her eyes held both weariness and satisfaction, as if she had completed a difficult and important task.
"You've worked hard, Fatty." Chaoyue knelt down with concern and gently wiped the sweat from Li Yinsheng's forehead.
Li Yinsheng smiled and waved her hand: "It's nothing, it's all part of the job. I'm part of a team."
At this moment, everyone in the camp was busy with their respective duties.
Wu Jing and Peng Yuyan were responsible for cutting the musk beef they brought back into pieces, while Li Qin was responsible for smoking it.
"Xiaobai, Pangniu, you two eat, we've finished." At this moment, Yang Chaoyue brought over two bowls, one containing sliced beef and beef liver, and handed them to Li Yinsheng and Bai Jingting.
The journey had taken a lot of effort from Li Yinsheng, and she was indeed hungry. She took the bowl and began to eat heartily.
Tempted by the food, Bai Jingting reluctantly sat up and began to chew slowly. The two ate with relish, surrounded by a busy yet harmonious scene that brought a long-lost sense of peace.
"This meat is delicious, especially with Li Qin's cooking skills, it's simply a delicacy." Li Yinsheng exclaimed as she ate, her eyes sparkling with satisfaction and happiness.
"Yes, it's all thanks to our team. Everyone works together and divides the tasks so we can survive in this environment," Bai Jingting echoed, his voice weak but full of gratitude.
Yang Chaoyue felt a warm glow inside as she watched the two of them enjoy their meal. She knew their team had just gone through a difficult time, but it was precisely these shared experiences that deepened their bond.
She turned back to her work, helping others cut meat strips, her heart filled with hope and anticipation for the future.
The campfire crackled, and the leaping flames reflected on everyone's faces, creating a particularly warm atmosphere. After finishing their meal, Li Yinsheng and Bai Jingting joined in the help. Although they were still slightly tired, their spirits were exceptionally high, as if the hearty meal had not only filled their stomachs but also rekindled their fighting spirit.
These hundreds of kilograms of musk deer meat were cut into strips, smoked, and turned over. The work lasted until midnight before the meat was finally processed.
As time went by, the aroma of the smoked meat grew stronger, permeating the entire camp. Everyone worked busily and orderly, occasionally glancing up at each other with a smile. No words were needed; that tacit understanding and trust had taken deep root in everyone's hearts.
When the last batch of smoked meat was properly stored, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, and tired but satisfied smiles appeared on their faces.
Day 5 of survival on a desert island.
"The fat girl was really lucky. The cow's head and steak were hanging on the tree and were not eaten by wild animals. Only some serrated animals ate some of the edges and corners."
"Our Chinese team is halfway to winning 'Man vs. Wild' this time."
"Didn't you see? The production team raised our Chinese team's score to 85. We've gained attention. This is the first big success of the past few days, thanks to Fatty's wit, courage, and archery skills, which have been fully displayed in this wilderness. It has directly caused our ranking to soar."
"Keep it up, Fatty."
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"After you finish breakfast, Fatty, Jing-ge, and I will go check if the beef and steak I hung on the tree yesterday have been ruined by wild animals." While having beef jerky and fish soup for breakfast today, Peng Yuyan was still looking forward to the beef ribs and cow head that had been hanging on the tree yesterday.
“Okay, let’s go and come back as soon as possible. We have plenty of food now, so we won’t go out to look for food until the shelter is built.” Li Yinsheng nodded.
After finishing breakfast, the three of them set off with bows and arrows and axes.
Along the riverbank grew many large, unidentified trees. Sunlight filtered through the dense foliage, casting dappled shadows and adding an air of adventure to their journey.
Wu Jing walked at the front, holding an axe, vigilantly observing his surroundings. His eyes were sharp, as if he could see through any potential threat.
He would stop every now and then to clear the vines and bushes from the path with his axe, making a relatively flat path for the two behind him.
Li Yinsheng followed closely behind Jing Ge, her hand gripping a bow and arrow, ready to deal with any unexpected situation.
The three of them walked through a dense forest and finally arrived at the big tree where the meat had been hung yesterday.
Peng Yuyan rushed forward first, circled the tree trunk a few times, and then shouted excitedly, his voice filled with surprise.
Seeing this, Li Yinsheng and Jing Ge quickened their pace and caught up.
The beef and steaks that were hanging here yesterday were still relatively intact on the branches. Some parts had been gnawed on by serrated animals, but they were generally unharmed.
Li Yinsheng breathed a sigh of relief and smiled with satisfaction. Jing Ge patted the tree trunk vigorously, as if to express his gratitude to the tree that had protected their food.
"Looks like we're in luck. We can save this meat and eat it slowly," Li Yinsheng said happily, and began to take the meat off the plate.
"There are animal bites here, here, and here. Can we still eat it?" Peng Yuyan asked worriedly when he saw that the cow's head had been bitten in some places.
"We don't need the cow's head, and we don't need the beef ribs either, since some of them have been gnawed on."
"We don't lack food now. If we were to eat contaminated food and it were consumed by humans, it could cause gastrointestinal discomfort, such as abdominal pain and diarrhea. This could lead to withdrawal from the competition, which would be a huge loss," Li Yinsheng explained patiently as she carefully selected the edible parts.
Her words were full of consideration for the players' health and respect for the outcome of the game.
"Safety first, this is a principle we must always keep in mind," Li Yinsheng said, cutting off several ribs that were clearly gnawed by animals.
Upon hearing this, Peng Yuyan nodded, his worries easing slightly.
Wu Jing also picked up an axe and began helping to process the remaining pieces of meat. The two worked together seamlessly and efficiently. Sunlight filtered through the leaves, dappling their bodies and adding a touch of warmth to this arduous wilderness survival challenge.
After processing the ribs that were still edible, they set up a stretcher, tied the beef ribs to it, and Wu Jing and Peng Yuyan carried them back.
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