Upon hearing this, the staff's expressions instantly turned serious. They quickly contacted the medical team via radio and initiated emergency rescue procedures. Meanwhile, a drone hovered overhead, carefully filming Zhou Fan's condition with a high-definition camera so the medical team could make a preliminary assessment before arriving.
"Zhou Fan, hang in there! The medical team is on their way!" a staff member shouted through the loudspeaker on the drone, his voice filled with worry and encouragement.
Zhou Fan managed a weak smile. Although the pain in his body made it almost impossible for him to move, his spirit remained exceptionally firm.
As time passed, the urgent sirens of an ambulance could be heard in the distance. The sound, like a glimmer of hope, calmed Zhou Fan's heart somewhat. The medical staff quickly and efficiently began their rescue efforts. They carefully lifted Zhou Fan onto a stretcher, their movements gentle and swift, afraid of aggravating his injuries.
On the way to the hospital, Zhou Fan's mind flashed back to the terrifying scenes from just moments before. He felt both lingering fear and relief. He was terrified that he had almost lost his life due to a moment of carelessness.
Upon arriving at the hospital, after a series of examinations and treatments, it was discovered that his ribs were broken and had pierced his lung. He underwent immediate surgery, and Zhou Fan's condition gradually stabilized. But that's another story.
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On the other side.
Xu Zheng was the one from Group B who came to search for the treasure.
Xu Zheng's luck was incredibly bad. After arriving on the island, he not only failed to find a treasure chest, but also failed to find fresh water, edible fruit, or anything else to eat.
After a busy morning, he was parched and his stomach was growling with hunger. He felt dizzy and lightheaded, and he was panting heavily, his hands supporting his knees, trying to calm his rapid breathing.
A sense of frustration welled up in Xu Zheng's heart. He looked up at the blue sky and thought to himself, "Am I really that unlucky? There's greenery all around, how come I can't find anything to eat?"
Exhaustion, hunger, dizziness, and thirst overwhelmed Xu Zheng, giving him a strong urge to withdraw from the competition; he simply couldn't continue.
After dozens of days of struggling to survive on a deserted island, Xu Zheng was often hungry and sleepy, leaving him physically and mentally exhausted. But whenever this happened, he would remember his initial motivation for participating in the program—to challenge himself, push his limits, and the expectant eyes of his family and friends waiting for his return. This perseverance and sense of responsibility acted like an invisible force, supporting his faltering body.
Xu Zheng shook his head vigorously, trying to shake off the negative emotions. He knew that now was not the time to give up. As the representative of Group B, he had to persevere, and at least not withdraw from the competition voluntarily amidst this unpredictable situation.
He stood up, looked around, and randomly chose a path to walk on.
This time he chose the right path. After walking for a while, a lush coconut grove came into view, its branches laden with green coconuts that emitted a sweet fragrance.
A glimmer of hope immediately appeared in Xu Zheng's eyes. He quickly stepped forward, picked up a coconut shell from under the coconut tree, and tried to smash it a few times, but due to exhaustion, he couldn't break it open.
Helpless, he leaned against a coconut tree and rested, panting heavily.
However, danger was approaching. Under the coconut tree, amidst the lush weeds, rustling sounds could be faintly heard. A black and white venomous snake silently slithered out, its target heading straight for Xu Zheng.
By the time Xu Zheng reacted, it was too late. The venomous snake attacked Xu Zheng, its body flashing as it shot towards him like an arrow.
In that critical moment, Xu Zheng instinctively used his hand to cover his head, and the venomous fangs bit directly into Xu Zheng's arm.
Immediately afterward, Xu Zheng instinctively flung the venomous snake away, and it crashed right into a coconut tree.
The venomous snake was stunned. After rolling around on the ground a few times, it realized that Xu Zheng was not someone to be trifled with, and then it scurried away.
Xu Zheng's heart pounded like a drum after being bitten by a venomous snake. Sweat and fear mingled together, making it almost impossible for him to breathe.
"Director, I've been bitten on the arm by a black and white venomous snake! Please send a doctor here immediately. Take careful pictures of the snake's appearance with the camera and send them to the hospital so I can prepare the antivenom." Xu Zheng quickly forced himself to calm down after being bitten and shouted loudly to the drone not far from him.
"Okay, we've already sent someone over. Teacher Xu, are you alright now?" Hongtao's worried voice came quickly.
With two groups of contestants eliminated today, Hongtao has a feeling that the show is about to end.
"The bite site started to feel numb and started to ooze black blood, and it swelled up," Xu Zheng replied, recalling the first aid knowledge he had learned from a survival show.
He knew that time was of the essence, and he had to take immediate action before the production team could send anyone to help him.
Xu Zheng took off his short-sleeved shirt, tore it open, gritted his teeth, endured the excruciating pain, and carefully tied it tightly above the wound to slow the spread of the venom.
After completing all this, Xu Zheng collapsed to the ground, feeling as if all his strength had been drained. He closed his eyes, trying to regulate his breathing and calm himself down, hoping to slow the spread of the venom.
The crew and medical personnel were already stationed around the island. Upon learning that Xu Zheng had been bitten by a venomous snake, they immediately initiated emergency rescue procedures and rushed to Xu Zheng's location.
Xu Zheng vaguely saw staff in white coats carrying a stretcher towards him. He didn't know if he had been bitten by a venomous snake or suffered from heatstroke, but he suddenly fainted.
Medical personnel, carrying professional medical equipment and medicines, rushed to Xu Zheng's location. They quickly and systematically launched a rescue operation, first carefully untying the bandages Xu Zheng had made himself to check the wound, then rapidly injecting antivenom serum, and cleaning and bandaging the wound.
Under the professional care of medical staff, Xu Zheng felt that the toxins in his body were being slowly cleared, and the numbness in his body was gradually decreasing. However, he was not out of danger yet and needed to be hospitalized for observation for one or two days.
Leaving the island meant Xu Zheng was eliminated, but he had no regrets. After all, he had given his all in this survival challenge, demonstrating his courage and wisdom.
While in a coma, Xu Zheng seemed to be in a state of chaos, his consciousness appearing and disappearing intermittently.
When Xu Zheng woke up again, he was already in a hospital bed. After learning that he had been eliminated from the competition, he sighed, his face showing regret, relief, and a sense of liberation.
Nearly forty days had passed since he was eliminated from the desert island competition, leaving Xu Zheng with mixed feelings. He gazed at the pristine white ceiling, his thoughts drifting away as he recalled the moments of those days.
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