CHAPTER 125: CHAPTER 125: YOU REALLY AREN’T AFRAID OF BEING BEATEN, HUH?

Bai Zhi thoroughly enjoyed being fawned over, maintaining her demeanor as a well-bred lady:

"If you want to barbecue, then bring it along."

Jiang Xiaoze was thrilled. "Sister Bai, you’re the best! Fu Xiao, remember to bring the grilling supplies!"

"Okay!"

Fu Xiao understood the routine of variety shows. No matter the program or the conflict, guest safety was always paramount for the production team.

However, to appear professional, he still seriously chose the following items: a set of hygiene products, a lighter, a folding knife, a flashlight, a camp light, and a first-aid kit.

After everyone had made their selections, the director called over the two wilderness survival instructors invited by the production team.

Both were dressed in identical camouflage. One was tall and robust, nearly 190 centimeters in height. His very presence exuded power and security.

The other was relatively smaller, around 180 centimeters tall. But his determined eyes and the solid, bulging muscles on his arms also showcased his extraordinary capabilities.

As soon as these two appeared on screen, the live comments section exploded:

[The production team really knows how to stir things up!]

[Bringing mortal enemies together, how much did this cost the show?]

[These two have been challenging each other online, and now they’re on the same show. They’re bound to compete relentlessly!]

[My anticipation has skyrocketed instantly.]

[...]

Anan and Abei, both wilderness survival livestreamers, had names with such inherent opposition that netizens constantly compared them. As the comparisons mounted, the two genuinely began to compete fiercely against each other.

If one hosted a wild hunt, the other would definitely stream wilderness survival. If one trekked the desert, the other would embark on a rainforest adventure! Each livestream left both of them battered and bruised, much to the exhilaration of their viewers!

Modern society dictates that many people may never leave the city to experience the untamed beauty of nature. But these streamers brought that very experience to their audience.

[Just a little prediction, Abei is probably going to win this time too!]

[Film Emperor Mo, choose Abei!]

[Abei only won by luck last time! I still think Anan is stronger!]

[Yes, yes, yes! Anan’s crossing of the Yellow River was incredibly daring! That’s when I fell for this man who embodies both wisdom and strength!]

[...]

The director was also very pleased with the buzz this segment generated and happily introduced to the guests, "These two are the famous wilderness survival experts, Anan and Abei."

Five of the six guests were visibly shocked.

"Wow, Teachers Anan and Abei, I’m also a fan of yours! I’ve seen every one of your livestreams," Jiang Xiaoze said, putting on an exaggerated fan-girl expression.

Meng Rui’s eyes also twinkled with excitement. "I really like you guys too!"

Even Mo Shiyan had a smile on his face.

Everyone was thrilled, thinking that with these two leading, the adventure was practically guaranteed to be a success.

Only An Yan showed no reaction. However, due to the poor internet reception in the mountains, she had never heard of these two famous figures.

The director continued, "As everyone knows, both instructors host similar types of livestreams, leading many netizens to speculate which of them is truly more skilled. Today, our production team will satisfy everyone’s wish to see them compete on the same stage. Next, they will each lead a team to trek through the Primitive Jungle. Their mission is to find a small boat and guide their teammates off Desperate Island! Now, could the instructors please inspect the items chosen by each team’s members."

Anan and Abei, hands clasped behind their backs, went to inspect An Yan’s team and Bai Zhi’s team, respectively.

After their initial inspection, they swapped places to examine the other team’s items. Then...

Without any warning, they started fighting.

Punches and kicks flew.

The director provided a voice-over from the side, "Our instructors are now dueling for the privilege of picking their team members first! Judging by how fiercely they’re fighting, one team must have a particularly obvious advantage!"

"..."

Bai Zhi wore a smug smile. Her Bai Family was the sponsor of this variety show. Before they came, her father had already arranged with the director for her to receive special consideration, so these two must be fighting to get on her team! After all, even if one wanted to ride someone’s coattails, they still had to demonstrate their strength to the potential benefactor! The more fiercely the two fought, the more delighted Bai Zhi became! They were all fighting over *her*!

An Yan, however, silently observed their fighting styles. As she watched, a flicker of confusion appeared in her eyes. They looked as if they were trained by the same master!

The visceral, hard-hitting brawl sent the atmosphere to a fever pitch. The primal human desire and reverence for strength were ignited in that moment.

Unconsciously, Bai Zhi had sidled up to Mo Shiyan. Furrowing her brows, she said in a low voice, "This is too violent, Film Emperor Mo. Could you ask the director to tell them to stop?"

She believed her display of kindness and her beauty would surely make Mo Shiyan see her in a new light!

However, Mo Shiyan didn’t even glance her way. Instead, he subtly shifted further away, increasing the distance between them.

Bai Zhi: "..."

She was furious. This Mo Shiyan was so unappreciative! If he weren’t a Film Emperor, and if she didn’t want to create some buzz by pairing up with him as a CP to pave the way for her future, she wouldn’t tolerate his behavior for a second.

Their brief interaction, which looked like whispering from a certain angle, was captured by the camera. Due to the camera angle, the distance Mo Shiyan had created wasn’t visible at all.

The viewers who shipped them as a couple immediately got excited:

[So sweet!]

[The cold and aloof Film Emperor vs. the Piano Princess—they’re a perfect match, aren’t they?!]

[Perfect match? Please! Keep that piano player away from our Brother Shiyan!]

Fans of the Film Emperor and Bai Zhi immediately started feuding again in the comments!

A few minutes later, the shorter Anan was pinned to the ground by the taller Abei.

"Teacher Abei wins!"

A staff member signaled, and Abei raised his arm in victory.

"Next, Teacher Abei, please choose the team you wish to lead."

Without hesitation, Abei walked resolutely toward An Yan’s group.

Bai Zhi: "???"

Seeing the defeated Anan walk over to her group, Bai Zhi’s mood instantly soured—if not for the cameras, she would have given him a frosty reception!

Anan, sensing he was unwelcome, silently positioned himself next to Fu Xiao.

Just then, the director suddenly announced, "Alright! Since Teacher Abei has chosen Film Emperor Mo’s group, then the lead instructor for *that* group will be... Teacher Anan! Let’s all congratulate Teacher Anan!"

Everyone: "???"

Live Comments:

[Director, you’re so mischievous! Aren’t you afraid of getting beaten up?]

[That’s classic Director Feng! He never plays by the book. I knew it wouldn’t be that simple! And I was right!]

[Abei’s facial muscles are twitching! Look at them twitch! Hahaha, he *really* doesn’t want to lead the other team!]

[It’s not that he doesn’t want to lead them. The main issue is that the equipment the other team chose is just too much of a liability!]

[One second of sympathy for Abei!]

Bai Zhi raised her chin proudly. She just knew the best would be assigned to her team.

After her moment of triumph, Bai Zhi also began to realize that there might be a problem with the supplies their team had chosen.

After some thought, she looked towards Mo Shiyan—