Hunting Wilderness: Starting with the Butcher

Chapter 25 First Snorkeling Fishing

After lunch, thinking about the afternoon's plans, Yuan Linghan went to the water bucket to test the water temperature. Considering the shelter currently houses four people, and the bucket only holds enough water for two at most.

Knowing that Chen Duling hadn't been able to take a proper shower due to the rain the previous few days, Yuan Linghan felt that with the midday sun so intense, there was no need to go to the beach so early. After the two women finished cleaning up the kitchen, they shared their plans.

"Sister Ying, it's still early this afternoon when we go beachcombing, so let's all take a nap as usual. But I suggest you and Dudu take a shower later, the water in the bucket has been warmed up by the sun. Yue and I will shower when we get back tonight."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Liying immediately replied, "Okay! I'll wash first, and Dudu will wash later, how about that?"

When asked, Chen Duling nodded and said, "It's okay, Sister Ying, you go wash up first!"

When Yuan Linghan walked up to Wu Yue, he explained, "Brother Yue, that cloth bucket has a limited water capacity; it's only enough for two people to wash at a time. Let them wash first at noon, and we'll wash when we get back in the evening. It's okay if the water is a little cold."

"Your arrangement is good, I have no objection! Anyway, I haven't showered for days, so waiting a little longer won't hurt."

Zhao Liying, who hadn't had a proper shower since arriving on the island, specifically asked Chen Duling for advice. She discovered that although the bathroom was simple, it was quite functional. Most importantly, the water in the wooden tub, heated by the sun, was at a comfortable temperature, not scalding.

After taking a shower, Zhao Liying said with great emotion, "This shower makes me feel as refreshed as if a seal has been broken."

Upon hearing this, Chen Duling smiled and said, "Sister Ying, from now on, as long as the weather is sunny, we can take a bath every day."

Having experienced the hardships of living alone before, Zhao Liying now feels truly alive again in her new job and new place. And as a result, she slept even better during her afternoon nap than she did at night.

When Zhao Liying finished her lunch break and saw that everyone else was up, she said with a rare hint of embarrassment, "Dudu, why didn't you wake me up?"

"Hehe, Sister Ying, Brother Yuan didn't allow it. He said you've been so tense, it's rare for you to relax, so he'll let you sleep a little longer."

This answer surprised Zhao Liying for a moment, but she sincerely said, "Xiao Ling, thank you!"

"Sister Ying, there's no need to thank me. Although we're here to participate in the show, you can treat it as a short-term job. Although I don't know much about the entertainment industry, I think we should relax and enjoy the moment when it's time to relax."

As Yuan Linghan uttered these words, before Zhao Liying could reply, Wu Yue exclaimed with admiration, "Little Ling, I never expected that someone your age would have such a broad-minded attitude. It's truly remarkable!"

"Brother Yue, with a broad mind and a generous heart, what fear is there of the trials and tribulations of life? My motto is, 'Life may torment me a thousand times, but I will treat it like my first love.' Enjoy the present, cherish the present, because no one knows whether a surprise or an accident will come first!"

For many young people today, from their studies to their jobs and starting families, all they hear are admonitions on how to study hard, work hard, and take responsibility, but no one ever cares about their true thoughts.

To ordinary people, even though Zhao Liying hasn't yet reached the top tier of stardom, she remains a glamorous and dazzling celebrity. Her salary for one film might be more than an average person could earn in a lifetime.

But how many people have truly cared about how much effort and sweat Zhao Liying has put in to get to where she is today?

If it weren't for participating in this program, how could an ordinary person like Yuan Linghan have had the opportunity to get close to a rising star like Chen Duling? Other video bloggers with ambitions in the entertainment industry might have tried to curry favor with these celebrities.

However, while Yuan Linghan didn't reject the entertainment industry, he never considered entering it. Everyone said the money in the entertainment industry was easy to make, but he genuinely disliked the cutthroat competition and backstabbing within it.

After participating in this program, Yuan Linghan will try to find a place where he can legally hunt and continue to improve his abilities. Since God gave him this system, he also wants to climb to the top and see a different kind of scenery.

What Yuan Linghan didn't know was that this seemingly brief conversation broke down the defenses of many viewers in the live stream, turning them into his die-hard fans. Those who knew about Zhao Liying's arduous journey also instantly developed a liking for him.

In short, seemingly unintentional care is more effective than a carefully planned attempt to curry favor!

Donning sun-protective clothing, the four of them prepared and headed towards the beach. Upon arrival, Yuan Linghan led the group to rummage through the trash. Several days of heavy rain, coupled with strong winds and surging waves, had washed a lot of new garbage ashore.

Although it's all common marine debris, Yuan Linghan believes there's still something valuable to be found among it. With two weeks left until the challenge ends, it's essential to prepare extra supplies that might come in handy.

After collecting a lot of newly washed-ashore timber, as well as nails and ropes, Yuan Linghan said as the tide began to recede, "Brother Yue, while you guys go beachcombing, I'm planning to go for a stroll in the sea."

Are you confident?

"Although I don't have much experience, I should be able to try it out in the nearshore area without any problems."

"Okay! Whether we catch fish or not is not important, safety is the most important thing."

"Thank you for your concern, Brother Yue, but I'm quite afraid of losing my life."

Before heading into the sea to shoot fish, Yuan Linghan, who didn't have a professional diving suit, only took off his sun-protective jacket, leaving his upper body still in a close-fitting vest. Just when netizens thought Yuan Linghan would take off his pants, they discovered that he didn't at all.

Viewers in the live stream couldn't help but send comments like, "Why did you stop taking it off halfway through?"

"No wonder he's a veteran. He usually wears a camouflage jacket, but I never expected him to have such a great physique."

"Those arm muscles look really strong, but I'd love to see abs!"

Carrying the hunting rifle he brought, Yuan Linghan also switched to the underwater camera provided by the production team. This camera allows viewers to see in real-time footage of the wearer fishing at sea. This also gives viewers a glimpse into the underwater scenery of a deserted island.

Lacking professional diving equipment, Yuan Linghan could only fish by snorkeling. After finding a rocky area near the shore, Yuan Linghan took a deep breath and dived into the water to begin searching for valuable targets.

At this moment, the live stream camera shifted from Chen Duling and the others to Yuan Linghan's. Seeing the corals and marine life on the seabed, netizens commented that the underwater scenery was no less stunning than that of a tropical island!

Holding a harpoon gun, Yuan Linghan spotted some sea fish and conches, but the fish were small and the conches were common, so they didn't interest him much. He held his breath and continued searching for valuable targets.

Fortunately, soon after, a grouper swimming among the coral reef finally caught Yuan Linghan's attention. Gripping his harpoon, Yuan Linghan slowly swam towards the grouper, while the netizens held their breath in suspense.

He seemed afraid of making too much noise and disturbing the grouper. He knew that the effective range of this professional fish gun was thirty meters, but in order to increase the success rate, Yuan Linghan deliberately swam to a position about ten meters away from the grouper.

Aim and fire!

The moment the arrow was released, the slowly swimming grouper seemed to sense danger. Just as it was about to accelerate, the sharp arrowhead pierced its body. In excruciating pain, the grouper began to struggle frantically, trying to escape.

Unfortunately, Yuan Linghan, who was gripping the rope tightly, had already begun to rise to the surface. Once the grouper finally stopped its futile struggles, he grabbed its gills and swam towards the shore. Chen Duling and the other two, who were gathering seafood, immediately walked over to Yuan Linghan.

They also wanted to know if Yuan Linghan, who was an excellent archer on land, could still accurately hit agile sea fish in the sea!