On this island, apart from the production crew and the present guests, the entire isolated island had no other human traces.
Everywhere were wild grass and forests, with babbling streams. At night, it was pitch black all around, and one could clearly see the stars scattered across the sky, twinkling beautifully. Fortunately, the weather had been quite good these past few days.
On this bright day, the climate was just right, everything was just right. Suddenly the walkie-talkie sounded, and the production crew staff sent a task card to prepare food to welcome the arrival of a new guest.
Hearing the three words "new guest," Lin Ruijiao had a bad premonition. It was said that all the guests for this "Wilderness Survival" program had been decided, and even the flying guests had been booked. Where did this new guest come from?
When she saw who it was, Lin Ruijiao could barely maintain the light smile on her face, but unfortunately, the camera was currently aimed directly at her face.
Walking slowly toward them was Ye Ruihuan in a sports outfit, light green camouflage pattern, very fitting with the surrounding environment. She looked capable and neat.
"Hello everyone, I'm Ye Ruihuan." She smiled and greeted everyone, confident and radiant. Her whole body exuded arrogance, and even in this wild grassland, she stood out remarkably.
Compared to the disheveled guests present, all dirty, she seemed like a wealthy young lady out for a hiking trip, dignified and elegant.
Ye Ruihuan raised her hand in greeting, smiling slightly, and her gaze fell on Lin Ruijiao, though the camera didn't directly capture this. The guests present smiled back and introduced themselves one by one. Lin Ruijiao only felt a familiar, intense gaze attacking her, and she steeled herself to go forward and greet her.
She had come to participate in this variety show to avoid Ye Ruihuan, but now she had come over herself. She really gave her no way out. How was she supposed to handle this awkward relationship between them...
Moreover, she was still somewhat angry. The other party had actually made a move when she was drunk. She had been drunk, completely unconscious. Wasn't Ye Ruihuan sober? This kind of despicable behavior made Lin Ruijiao feel annoyed. Ye Ruihuan was indeed self-centered, not considering others' feelings at all.
She really needed to stay away from her and terminate the contract early, otherwise, with frequent contact, something would definitely happen sooner or later, and everything would be disrupted because of her.
At this moment, the brilliant sunny day suddenly became very gloomy because of Ye Ruihuan's arrival, shrouding Lin Ruijiao's heart. Facing these ongoing cameras, the smile on her face was very stiff, and she reluctantly maintained her expression, letting her head hang down.
Chen Yin beside her was still greeting Ye Ruihuan very enthusiastically.
"Ruijiao, it's Sister Ye... Hey, what are you being shy about?" Chen Yin asked puzzledly. Obviously, their relationship was okay, not as bad as rumored online.
"...Chen Yin, I'm not familiar with her. The online arguments are so fierce, it's always awkward to meet privately..." She gripped both their microphones tightly and whispered in her ear.
These things couldn't be spread around, or the internet would explode.
"...Ah? When I saw you two in the 'Floating Life' crew, your relationship seemed okay... Alright..." Chen Yin was confused for a long time but eventually went along with what she said.
She didn't continue encouraging her to spend time with Ye Ruihuan, and Chen Yin went forward to Ye Ruihuan herself.
Lin Ruijiao released her grip on her hand, letting her go chat with Ye Ruihuan.
Ye Ruihuan's gaze remained on Lin Ruijiao. The moment Lin Ruijiao and Chen Yin got close, her eyes darkened. She hadn't expected the little rabbit to be so intimate with others. She really didn't care about her at all. No matter who it was, she got along well with everyone, so affectionately... But in any situation, she was always indifferent to her, only paying attention when she offered tempting conditions or mentioned something that interested her.
Was this all she, Ye Ruihuan, could amount to? She lowered her gaze, her smile freezing on her face, her hands clenched tightly, fingertips digging straight into her palms. She felt no physical pain, only the bitterness in her heart spreading wantonly through her entire body, making every cell bitter with it. This made her afraid to move, fearing that the next second she would show a flaw, break down in this situation, ignore everything, pull the other person over, and hold her tightly in her arms, not caring how the little rabbit would think or hate her.
Chen Yin walked forward, "Sister Ye, long time no see." She greeted cheerfully, full of the joy and excitement of a junior meeting a senior.
"Hello." Ye Ruihuan forced a smile.
But the moment she raised her eyes, her gaze involuntarily locked onto Lin Ruijiao, who was hanging her head, not knowing what she was doing. Without thinking, she knew this was definitely a fake move to avoid her.
Did she hate her so much? After the pleasure, she just fled directly, not even saying goodbye, not even replying to messages. Looking at Lin Ruijiao pretending to be innocent, Ye Ruihuan felt cold and annoyed. But then the emotion suddenly dissipated. What could she do about it? She just liked Jiaojiao. She couldn't miss out on her because of these inexplicable pride and emotions, could she?
Ye Ruihuan's thoughts turned and turned, finally all turning into a helpless smile at the corner of her lips. Her own little rabbit should of course be spoiled. One day, the little rabbit would see her heart. She wouldn't give up on this relationship with her. In the future, they would be together. She comforted herself in her heart.
"Senior Ye, Senior Ye..." Chen Yin called her several times.
"...What's wrong?" She came back to her senses and asked, the smile on her face recovering some naturalness.
"...Nothing, Sister Ye, I've seen all your works, I really like them." Chen Yin said again.
"Mm, thank you." Ye Ruihuan smiled politely.
Chen Yin followed her gaze and saw she was looking at Ruijiao. So that's it, their relationship was good after all, but Ruijiao wouldn't admit it. She couldn't help but laugh. Although the two were acquaintances, they didn't dare talk to each other because of online comments. Then she could just mediate between them. Everyone was acquainted, and being together was definitely right, especially in this harsh environment. Of course, they should take care of each other more. How could a stiff atmosphere work?
"Sister Ye, come quickly, Ruijiao and I will explain today's sleeping arrangements to you." Chen Yin gestured and hurriedly ran ahead to pull Lin Ruijiao.
The two definitely had a close relationship, being together was definitely right. Chen Yin thought cleverly to herself.
Lin Ruijiao: ...Although she knew Chen Yin was Ye Ruihuan's fan, she hadn't expected it to be true. This kind of thing was really unnecessary. Could she not include her?
Ye Ruihuan followed, and Lin Ruijiao was caught between the two. In this wilderness, their sleeping place was tents. Fortunately, the production crew was considerate of women, and she and Chen Yin lived in the same tent. The space wasn't large or small, but three people living together definitely wouldn't work.
Inside, the necessary daily necessities were all there. Eating here was the big problem, requiring everyone to go out together to hunt, fish, pick wild vegetables, and so on.
The cameraman followed into the tent to film a short segment and then went out. Seeing there were no cameras, Ye Ruihuan's hand naturally linked Lin Ruijiao's arm.
Lin Ruijiao, caught between the two, hadn't noticed these details at all. Her mind was entirely focused on how to avoid Ye Ruihuan, her heart jumping up and down, very tormented. She didn't know what Ye Ruihuan wanted to do. Settle accounts with her? She was the one who suffered, okay? If Ye Ruihuan wanted to turn the tables, that would really be too much.
Among the three people present, only Chen Yin, who was explaining, was seriously recording the program, completely unaware of the small details between the two of them.
"Sister Ye, this is our bedroom situation... But if Sister Ye comes, the production crew should have prepared an extra tent, right? This little space definitely isn't enough for three people to live together." Chen Yin pondered.
"...Mm, Ruihuan's accommodation will definitely be arranged..." When Lin Ruijiao reacted, she hurriedly responded. Lin Ruijiao unconsciously called out "Ruihuan," very intimately.
The curve of Ye Ruihuan's lips grew larger. The little rabbit wasn't being very distant with her after all.
Chen Yin, hearing this address, couldn't help but smile. They said they weren't familiar, but this address was so intimate. They just couldn't let go of face in public, causing fans to misunderstand. Chen Yin suddenly felt like she was the only one who knew this huge scoop.
She would silently protect their friendship. She just didn't know that this "friendship" was not that "friendship."
Due to Ye Ruihuan's arrival, the production crew kindly provided a piece of beef to welcome her. The gloom of these days was finally lifted, becoming bright. God knows how many meals they hadn't eaten full in this godforsaken place. Most of the food was fruits and wild vegetables, which was simply too miserable. The girls were okay, usually controlling their diet and eating grass, but the male guests present had large appetites and high consumption, and after so many days, they really couldn't hold on anymore.
So Chen Yin, being experienced, stayed to help set up tents, while some guests went out to find food. Lin Ruijiao and Ye Ruihuan went together to collect firewood.
Unable to refuse Chen Yin's urging, Lin Ruijiao had to accept this task. Now she and Ye Ruihuan were in the forest picking up dry branches.
Two cameramen followed behind them. In this situation, the already awkward pair spoke even less, especially on the show.
Ye Ruihuan kept looking for opportunities to get closer to Lin Ruijiao, but Lin Ruijiao was always seriously completing the task throughout, also avoiding her presence.
Seeing this strange atmosphere, the two cameramen following them also became bored. The outside rumors said their relationship was bad, but they really hadn't expected the two wouldn't say a word to each other.
Ye Ruihuan also picked up dry branches with her, but obviously looked absent-minded.
There really wasn't much worth filming, and the cameramen behind them became slack.
Behind a big tree where there were no cameras, Ye Ruihuan pulled Lin Ruijiao close and dropped a kiss on her lips.
A cool sensation came, and Lin Ruijiao immediately pushed her away, glaring at her, her eyes full of accusation: "How can you do such a thing?" But she said nothing, silently moving away from her.
Ye Ruihuan smiled slowly. This was her compensation.