It was mainly because Su Yanke herself was extremely eye - catching. People had paid quite a lot of attention to her. Now that she had walked next to Justin, it piqued people's gossiping curiosity. So, while still chatting with each other on the surface, everyone quietly shifted their attention to Su Yanke and the others.
"Don't be so nervous. I'm just asking casually," Su Yanke said and then returned to her original position.
"What's so special about that guy that you're so interested in him? He..." Chen Maohua paused deliberately at this point and took a good look at Justin.
Justin was rather thin. Due to long - term closed - door training, his skin was extremely fair. At this look, he was really damn good - looking.
Chen Maohua said reluctantly, "He's just fairer than me. But I'm no less capable than him."
Su Yanke sensed the dissatisfaction in Chen Maohua's words and tried to soothe him, "That's right. Our Vice - President Chen has so many talents!"
Chen Maohua felt much better after hearing this. Even Justin's face seemed more pleasant to look at.
Chen Maohua thought to himself: He had to admit that he had quite liked Justin when he first met him. The boy was thin and small, and he had originally intended to take care of him. But after the incident of changing clothes, all his good feelings towards Justin had dropped to rock bottom.
After dinner, the hotel had made the arrangements. This time, Manager Liu was allowed to accompany them, so his room was arranged next to Su Yanke's.
Since Chen Maohua couldn't stand Dong Luoke, he didn't want to share a room with her. Dong Luoke didn't want to either and was arranged to stay opposite Justin. So Chen Maohua and Justin became neighbors.
Su Yanke had a good night's sleep. As soon as it was dawn, someone knocked on her door. Manager Liu was holding the breakfast he had bought. Su Yanke got up sleepily to open the door. As soon as she smelled the food, most of her consciousness returned.
Manager Liu had already mastered the most effective way to wake Su Yanke up. The power of food was infinite. After a quick wash, Su Yanke was much more energetic. After a full meal, she was completely awake.
"Later, we'll first go shopping for supplies. We'll probably set off for the desert at around 9 o'clock. So, my little ancestor, if you have anything to prepare, buy it quickly. Make sure you bring enough water! From now on, no one will come back. Everyone has to prepare their own supplies. There may be no resupply later..."
It seemed that Manager Liu hadn't slept all night and had spent the whole time preparing what to say this morning. He had been nagging non - stop since Su Yanke finished her breakfast. Su Yanke's ears were about to grow calluses.
Just as Su Yanke was about to fall asleep again because of Manager Liu's nagging, there was a knock on the door.
" Yanke, are you up? It's time for us to set off!"
Su Yanke had never thought Chen Maohua's voice was nice before, but now it sounded like the most beautiful music.
"Coming, coming. I'm ready!" Su Yanke put the small things she had prepared into her small bag, opened the door, and closed it in one smooth motion.
Since Manager Liu was just accompanying them, the program crew had arranged his supplies for him, so he didn't need to go shopping.
When Su Yanke went downstairs, the others had just arrived. As soon as everyone was present, the program started recording.
"Wow, am I in the top ten? I'm so glad I went to bed early last night just to see my little cutie on time!"
"Ah ah ah, little cutie. It feels like ages since I last saw you! I miss you so much! Kisses, muah～"
The bullet comments in the live - broadcast room were scrolling so fast that you couldn't even see the people on the screen.
Since everyone needed different supplies, to save time, everyone was asked to form teams on their own.
Without a doubt, Chen Maohua was on the same team as Su Yanke. Dong Luoke left without even looking, clearly not wanting to form a team. So Justin was left alone as well.
Su Yanke said to Justin, who was lowering his head, "Justin, do you want to join us?"
"I... I..." Justin stammered.
Chen Maohua interrupted Justin's stuttering and said forcefully, "Let's just be together. It'll save time and we can buy more things. Let's divide the tasks. I'll be responsible for the source of life, water!"
Chen Maohua continued, "Justin, you'll be in charge of the rations. Yanke, you can prepare the sun - protection stuff."
Su Yanke and Justin had no objections. Justin had originally thought he would go shopping for supplies with Su Yanke, but he was relieved that they were divided up. Naturally, he wouldn't say anything against it.
With a clear division of labor, they completed their tasks before the planned time.
A staff member following them with a camera reminded, "Sister Luoke, isn't your supply a bit too little? There's no backup for this kind of program. There won't be any supply replenishment later!"
Dong Luoke had indeed prepared very little. Just a few barrels of bottled water and some dry food that was easy to store and carry. The time for this trip to the desert was uncertain. It was possible that they would stay for more than a month, but Dong Luoke's supplies could at most last for two or three weeks.
Dong Luoke replied, "No need. I have my own plan."
———In the live - broadcast room———
"Hey, who is this girl? She looks so unfamiliar!"
"Who cares who she is? Can the cameraman give our little cutie more shots!!!"
Chen Maohua had thought they were already very fast and was planning to mock Dong Luoke later, but unexpectedly, Dong Luoke had already been there for a while.
Chen Maohua looked at Dong Luoke's luggage in surprise and said, "You only brought so little stuff?"
Dong Luoke ignored Chen Maohua and instead glanced at the big and small bags in Su Yanke's hands.
Humph～ She had thought the person the master paid attention to would be different, but it turned out she was so weak. She wasn't even worth her coming here. Anyway, she wouldn't live long.
Justin was holding the task card. His face was slightly red and he said nervously, "Now, let me explain our task this time. Our destination is Yingtan Desert. Our goal today is to find out what attracted these eagles. Now that everyone has prepared their supplies, let's set off!"
Everyone shouted, "Yingtan Desert, here we come!"
Everyone except Dong Luoke. Dong Luoke rolled her eyes. How could she shout such stupid lines?
The program crew had prepared camels, good companions in the desert, for everyone.
The coolness of the morning had been dispelled a lot by the mid - day sun.
Su Yanke had prepared some sun - protection scarves and hats for everyone. As soon as they put them on, they could feel a significant change in temperature.
To prevent getting lost in the desert, the program crew had specially invited a local senior guide.
The guide was not very old, only in his early twenties. His skin was obviously tanned after years of exposure to the sun, looking yellowish - brown.
Su Yanke asked, "Maohua, is Justin very familiar with this guide? Has he been here before?"
Chen Maohua replied, "No. But when the director's team invited the guide yesterday, Justin was quite cold and just greeted him politely. But after the guide and Justin discussed the travel plan for a whole night, Justin has been sticking to the guide all morning."
Su Yanke noticed that Justin wasn't stuttering when facing her today. Instead, he seemed a bit grateful?
Walking in the desert was very boring. The intense heat surrounded them. Every breath they took felt like it could melt their lungs.
Moreover, there were very few plants in the desert. As far as the eye could see, it was all golden sand, and a sense of loneliness filled the air.
———One hour later———
The guide said, "Everyone, pay attention. The previous flock of eagles flew to the area in front of us for some unknown reason a while ago. Put on your protective suits to prevent the eagles' attacks. But don't be too nervous. This doesn't happen often. We just need to be careful. After passing this area, we'll be close to our destination!"
A slight smile curled up on Dong Luoke's lips.
Everyone's movements in putting on the protective suits were no longer as flexible as before. They had even had special training to familiarize themselves with and quickly put on the clothes in order to prevent sudden attacks.
Everyone's physical strength had been somewhat consumed. Now they tried to move as little as possible. After putting on the clothes, everyone climbed onto the camels. But just then, something strange happened.
Su Yanke suddenly turned her head towards a certain direction and shouted sharply, "Get off quickly and make the camels lie down!"
Everyone was startled by Su Yanke's voice.
Although Chen Maohua was full of doubts, his body cooperated very well and he did as she said without hesitation.
Justin also got off, but he obviously wanted to figure out why Su Yanke had suddenly acted like this.
Just as Justin was about to speak, the guide beside him pressed him down forcefully, forcing him to hide beside the camel.
Su Yanke glanced thoughtfully at the guide and quickly looked away.
There were two photographers following them, a man and a woman.
The man started to move as soon as Su Yanke spoke. The woman was the man's girlfriend. Maybe they had quarreled recently.
She thought the man had turned a deaf ear to her words, but now he listened to Su Yanke as soon as she spoke. She immediately got unhappy.
So she didn't follow the order and was left alone on the camel without getting off.
———In the live - broadcast room———
"What's going on? What happened?"
"Hey, why isn't this woman listening?"
"Ugh, are we supposed to listen to Su Yanke's every word? Who knows what's wrong with Su Yanke? What's the point of all this..."
His words were interrupted by what he saw in front of him.
"Damn it, what on earth is that thing!"
——————In the desert————
Seeing the woman's resistance, Su Yanke was about to go up and pull her down when she heard a sound. She looked up and her pupils shrank.