"Congratulations to Group A for being the first to complete the third variable and win first place!" He Jiong announced loudly.
After hearing that Group A had already completed the third variable, the other groups became increasingly anxious.
They stood by, cheering on their teammates.
"Come on, let's take a break. We still have some fruit, let's eat and drink, watch others cut down trees, and have some fun!" Li Yinsheng's words were relaxed and pleasant as she put her arms around Liu Yifei and Zhao Liying on either side and walked towards their Group A's rest area.
"We had a seafood feast for lunch, and now we're eating the fruit we brought ourselves. We feel like we're on vacation, not participating in any tense or uncertain events," Zhao Liying said cheerfully as she picked up a wax apple and started eating.
"It looks like Group E will be the second to win," Li Xiang guessed while eating fruit.
Because the fifth and sixth rounds of tree cutting were both done by girls, Group E had gained a lot of time in the earlier rounds, which gave them a head start over the other groups.
As expected, Group E was the first to complete the third round of the game, closely following Group A, and won second place.
"Congratulations to Group E for winning second place in the third variable round, plus two points." After the last person in Group E completed the variable round, He Jiong's excited voice once again resounded throughout the venue, offering the warmest congratulations to Group E for their outstanding performance.
The members of Group E high-fived each other, their faces beaming with indescribable joy and pride.
"I'm exhausted." As soon as Jia Ling heard that the second place had been decided, she threw down the axe in her hand and plopped down on the beach.
"Director! The next twist won't be another one of those exhausting twists, will it? My little body can't take this kind of strain," Yang Mi asked, panting heavily.
"That's right, that's right." Tang Yan put her hands on her hips, exhausted.
The director stood on a high platform not far away, holding a megaphone, with a mysterious smile on his face, as if he had expected the crowd's reaction.
"Everyone, please calm down. The next variable will be in a different form. It won't test your physical strength, but your finger dexterity and speed." The director's words echoed in the air, instantly attracting everyone's attention.
"Director, tell us what the new variables are! We can't wait! Let's get to work, we need to go back and rest later." Jia Ling stood up from the ground, patted the sand off her butt, and looked at the director with curiosity.
"Now there are only two variables left. Whether you can turn the tide in Group E depends on the next two matches."
The fourth variable is both simple and difficult to predict.
Each group will send four people, and the production team will provide ropes and knives. The competition is to use the island's environment to set up various pheasant traps.
The group that sets up the most traps within an hour will be ranked accordingly, provided that the traps are effective. We will send someone to check them out later.
In addition, there was a six-person team. After sending out four people, there were still two members available. So the production team decided that the remaining two people would have one hour to build a shelter.
The better the shelter, the higher the ranking; the show will only provide you with axes.
As for groups with fewer people, the production team will assign personnel to you. You can discuss the specific arrangements yourselves.
"You can discuss who will participate in the fourth round of variables now. The fourth and fifth rounds of variables will begin in ten minutes." Hongtao quickly announced the rules.
Upon hearing this, the Zhou brothers, Zhou Chuang and Zhou Fan, from Group E, brightened up. The unpredictable nature of the fourth match seemed to be exactly their area of expertise. Zhou Chuang and Zhou Fan exchanged a smile, their eyes sparkling with confidence and understanding.
However, upon hearing that the fifth variable was the construction of a shelter, to be carried out together with the fourth variable, they immediately gathered the other four members of the team and began to discuss strategies in hushed tones.
"Fatty, who should we send to set up the traps? And who built the shelter?" Group A was also discussing when Li Xiang asked Li Yinsheng.
"If we're talking about setting traps, Teacher Li, you're one, Yingbao is one, and the leader is one too. Qianqian and Yixing, who among you two will set the traps?" Li Yinsheng thought to herself.
Having spent so much time with Liu Yifei, Zhao Liying, Li Xiang, Huang Xiaoming, and Zhang Yixing these past few days, I've gotten to know each of them a bit and what they're good at.
“Let’s set up the traps together, Sisi. She’s very observant and has a keen eye for her surroundings. She can spot those hard-to-find corners and set up traps there,” Li Xiang suggested. He knew the strengths of each member of the team and wanted to maximize everyone’s advantages.
“Then you’ll be involved in building the shelter,” Li Yinsheng nodded.
“Okay, it’s settled then!” Zhang Yixing readily agreed. He was always enthusiastic about challenges, especially opportunities like this that allowed him to showcase his abilities and contribute to the team.
"The shelter we build this time will be the same temporary shelter we built when we first arrived at Jinsha Island. We don't have enough time to build anything too complicated."
Yixing, you go and cut down suitable trees first, while I look for vines, banana leaves, and other items to provide shelter.
"As for setting up traps, pair up in pairs. Sisi and the leader will be in one group, and Teacher Li and Yingbao will be in another. Play it safe," Li Yinsheng instructed everyone.
"Okay!" The members of Group A nodded solemnly.
With Hongtao's command, the fourth and fifth rounds of variables officially began.
The five groups got busy, some traversing the island to find the best spots to set traps, while others worked diligently to build shelters.
Li Xiang and his team made full use of the island's natural resources, such as slender branches and resilient vines, to cleverly set up traps that were both difficult to detect and effective.
Just as Li Xiang had predicted, Sisi's keen observation of the environment allowed her to always suggest setting traps in the most suitable locations. She and the cult leader worked seamlessly together and were extremely efficient.
Meanwhile, Zhang Yixing wielded his axe, searching the island's dense forest for suitable trees to build a shelter. Strong and agile, he quickly felled several thick trunks. He then carefully trimmed away excess branches and leaves, ensuring the trunks were both lightweight and sturdy.
Meanwhile, Li Yinsheng was collecting natural materials such as banana leaves and vines in the forest, preparing to use them to cover and reinforce the shelter, increasing its concealment and comfort.
Standing on high ground, Hong Tao watched the busy figures of his team members and nodded to himself. He knew that this unexpected turn of events would not only test the contestants' survival skills but also their teamwork and tacit understanding. The members of Group A had clearly demonstrated extraordinary cohesion and fighting spirit, which filled him with anticipation for the upcoming matches.
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