Chapter 125: Is Xiaoxiao Going to Quit Recording? (Please Bookmark)

“Zhang Xiaoxiao is finished this time.”

“Hahaha, this is hilarious! Let him act up as usual, now he knows what it means to be without support.”

“Serves him right!”

In the live stream chat room, many viewers were amused by Zhang Xiaoxiao’s misfortune, but quite a few also felt sympathy for him at this moment.

“Even though Zhang Xiaoxiao can be difficult, this feels too pitiful.”

“Exactly, this is the wilderness. The five of them should stick together as one. Someone like Zhang Xiaoxiao shouldn’t be isolated. What if something happens?”

Many were deeply concerned.

Seemingly to satisfy the audience’s curiosity, the production team controlled the camera to sweep over each guest’s head.

Zhang Chuchu was busy organizing her belongings.

Guan Tongyue and Zheng E were carefully selecting what to take.

Only Su Yunjin quickly tidied up, then looked up and immediately spotted Zhang Xiaoxiao, who looked utterly wronged.

Without hesitation, she approached him and said, “Teacher Zhang, do you need help?”

Zhang Xiaoxiao looked startled, but that surprise soon became his last shred of hope. After a brief hesitation, he reluctantly nodded. “Yes, Teacher Su, can you help me?”

“Of course.”

“What should I take?”

“Let me see.”

Su Yunjin took the initiative and began rummaging through Zhang Xiaoxiao’s bag.

Back in the warehouse, Su Yunjin had already noticed that Zhang Xiaoxiao’s bag was filled entirely with cosmetics and similar items.

Besides that, there were some so-called emergency medicines.

However, apart from a few necessary emergency drugs, the rest were practically useless in the wilderness.

“Take this out, this too, and this one…”

With a flurry of movements, Su Yunjin tossed a large pile of items out of Zhang Xiaoxiao’s bag. A few things he was obviously reluctant to part with.

Like the insect repellent spray. Seeing this, Su Yunjin explained, “This is the wild. Insect repellent acts like a marker to animals.

If we don’t want bigger beasts tracking us at night, we have to keep our scent hidden.

Teacher Zhang, think about it—what’s scarier, mosquitoes or suddenly running into a bear out of the forest?”

Her words immediately cowed Zhang Xiaoxiao.

Without a second thought, he threw the insect repellent aside.

Under Su Yunjin’s guidance, within minutes, Zhang Xiaoxiao’s backpack was left with only some emergency medications and bandages for first aid.

As soon as Su Yunjin finished organizing, the production crew arrived swiftly and collected all their remaining items.

Then, the second mission card appeared.

It contained only one instruction: starting from their current position, follow the map to reach a designated location.

The map was displayed, showing a red line marking the route between the start and end points.

The map wasn’t large, but it appeared to cross the entire forest.

“So far?”

“No way, we have to walk all that?”

“This is too much. We don’t even have an instructor.”

Guan Tongyue and Zhang Chuchu immediately voiced their complaints.

Zheng E said nothing but wore a serious expression.

Su Yunjin roughly estimated the distance—about twenty-some kilometers. Walking it in a week was doable.

“Teacher Su, aren’t you afraid?” Zheng E quietly asked, noticing her calm demeanor.

Su Yunjin just smiled lightly, not answering.

It wasn’t that she was deliberately silent; she simply didn’t know how to reply.

From her years of herb gathering in the sect’s mountain forests, this place wasn’t particularly wild.

There were areas nearby with ample rainfall but no grass growth, clearly places frequented by people.

In other words, though the forest looked dangerous, it was likely a training ground for new soldiers.

There might be uncertainties, but overall, the danger level was far less than when she gathered herbs in the mountains.

Back then, she ventured into the most primitive dense forests and high mountains searching for rare herbs, often spending nights there.

Several times, she narrowly escaped encounters with fierce beasts, truly life-threatening situations.

Compared to that, this felt like child’s play.

Still, she couldn’t say this on live broadcast. In today’s society, who even talks about “going up the mountain to gather herbs”? Moreover, it was a live show—one word leads to another, and if trolls grabbed onto it, trouble would follow.

Just as Su Yunjin smiled it off, Zhang Xiaoxiao, who had just finished packing, suddenly spoke up.

“Can I not film anymore?

This is too hard. We’ll die. If something happens to us, who will take responsibility?”

His words drew all their attention, and the atmosphere on site turned tense.

Viewers in the live chat were also shocked by what Zhang Xiaoxiao said.

“What? Not filming anymore?”

“Is this the legendary accident?”

“But I think Zhang Xiaoxiao has a point. Life is already tough, and now we have to trek to some destination—this isn’t a joke.”

“This is too hard. Anyone unfamiliar might die.”

The chat exploded with opinions.

Despite Zhang Xiaoxiao’s usual unlikability, many agreed with him now.

On site, his words shifted Su Yunjin and the others’ focus; no one spoke.

Zhang Xiaoxiao, as if fueled by immense anger, aggressively shouted at the production staff.

The staff’s faces darkened but soon one spoke up, “Teacher Zhang, if you refuse to film, you’ll have to stay here for a full week. During that time, all supplies will be taken away.

Of course, you can drag everyone down with you, but that’s in the contract. We do not accept any form of compensation.”

“You’re restricting my freedom! I can sue you!”

Zhang Xiaoxiao’s emotions ran high.

Zhang Chuchu, unable to stand it any longer, hurried forward, “Xiaoxiao, calm down.”

“How can I calm down? I’m thinking about everyone’s safety. If living here for seven days is already tough, what happens when we reach the destination? We’ll be dead.

If we’re dead, what’s the point of money? I’m here to film a variety show, not to be a sacrifice.”

All his previous grievances, anger, and accusations against the harsh demands of the production team burst out at once.

Even Zhang Chuchu’s comfort didn’t work on him.

Seeing Zhang Xiaoxiao’s emotional outburst, the staff softened their tone, “Teacher Zhang, please calm down first.”

“How can I calm down? My demand is simple: either stay here, or I won’t film.”

“Then... I’ll make a call. I’m not authorized to decide.”

The staff spoke.

Seeing the staff soften, Zhang Xiaoxiao crossed his arms firmly over his chest and stared at them, “Fine, call.”

Without hesitation, the staff picked up the phone.

But being in the forest, the signal was weak. After several attempts, the staff had to move elsewhere.

Finally, the staff reached the mobile command vehicle with better reception. Before anyone could react, the staff slipped inside the RV, started the engine, and drove off.