TAKING PART IN A SURVIVAL GAME WITH MY BROTHER - Season 1 Episode 41

The sun rose from the horizon, and the coast extended infinitely into the distance, shining with a scorching light.

Everyone packed the items into their backpacks and got ready to head out.

Lu Yang and Lu Mingyu had already finished the hardtacks provided by the program team. The heaviest thing in their bags was the iron bucket she had exchanged for earlier.

Lu Yang looked at the large baggage, and she seemed to have thought of something. “Mingyu, we’ll be away for three days at most. Leave the bucket here. There’s no need to bring it over.

“All right,” he said. Lu Mingyu responded and put the bucket down.

There was a fixed camera on the beach, which meant that the variety show’s main venue was currently here.

However, the seaside environment was limited after all. If the program team wanted to create the effect of a survival struggle, they would have to change to a more dangerous environment.

On the other hand, Lu Yang knew quite a few methods of seawater desalination. For example, the most commonly used ones were the reverse circulation method and distillation method. There were also the less commonly used ion exchange and seawater freezing methods.

However, these methods were relatively limited without the tools to build the device.

Lu Yang’s eyes looked past the vast forest that extended to the north and fixed on the distance.

She had studied the layout of this place.

The area’s temperature and precipitation usually determined the distribution of plant communities, and the mountains’ structure also affected the loss of water, which in turn affected the growth of plants.

Based on her observations of the vegetation here, there was a high chance of an abundant fresh water supply nearby.

If it could be found, it would be a huge amount of fresh water, unlike seawater, which needed to be desalinated often.

While looking for fresh water, Lu Yang would also look for the answer to clue 3. Indeed, it was a good plan.

Lu Mingyu carried the two backpacks and showed Lu Yang his muscular arm. He raised his eyebrows confidently.

“Yanguang, you’re in charge of leading the way. I will handle the physical work.”

“… All right.”

Lu Yang hung the bamboo basket on her shoulder and held a woven bamboo basket in her hand. She seemed as if she was going to pick mushrooms.

“Lu Mingyu is bursting with energy at this moment!”

“A little girl picking mushrooms, carrying a big bamboo basket!”

“I’m looking at my brother slacking and lying next to me. I’m shedding tears of envy.”

The other two groups had packed up their bags. It appeared quite heavy with their many bags.

“The road to the mountain is tough. I suggest that each group only bring one tent.” Lu Yang suggested. “When we get to the mountain, we need someone to take turns to keep watch at night. We have three groups. We can take turns one by one, and the other two groups can rest.”

“S-Sleep together?” Lin Xinmeng thought.

Her face flushed red as she said shyly, “Isn’t that not convenient?”

“What’s wrong with it?” Lu Mingyu did not understand. “You can rest in the tent with Wen Jian when it’s mine and Yangyang’s turn to keep watch.”

“I’m fine with it,” Wen Jian agreed readily.

Lin Xinmeng suddenly realized that it was referring to girls and not…

She swallowed her saliva in embarrassment and tried to hide her thoughts. She smiled and said, “Lu Yang couldn’t even get used to living in a four-person dormitory in high school. I’m worried that it’ll affect her sleep.”

“I thought Lin Xinmeng wanted to sleep in the same tent as Zhou Moli. It turns out she’s concerned about Lu Yang. She’s so kind!”

“Is Lu Yang that pretentious? She can’t stay in a four-person dormitory. She might as well build her own school and live in a villa dormitory!”

Lu Mingyu crossed his arms and stated quickly, “You don’t have to worry about that. Just mind your own business first.”

Lin Xinmeng’s expression froze and thought, “Lu Mingyu had asked me to call him Brother Mingyu not long ago. Why is his attitude so bad now?”

“Okay… I guess I was a busybody.” Lin Xinmeng lowered her eyes and pretended to be sad.

“My brother means that he will take care of me. You don’t have to worry. You have to take care of yourself too.” Lu Yang smiled. “Also, I don’t know much about the four-person dormitory you mentioned. I lived in a single apartment in high school.”

Lin Xinmeng’s expression froze once again. She looked at Lu Yang in shock and fear.

Before Lu Yang transferred to another school, she was also in the first place, but she couldn’t live in a single apartment.

This was because the school not only cultivated people with excellent grades, but also paid attention to talents with outstanding individual abilities so that they could participate in international competitions and improve the school’s reputation. To attract specialized talents, the school provided them with single-room accommodation.

“I thought Lu Mingyu was an ungrateful person. I didn’t expect him to be so warm-hearted!”

“I remember Lin Xinmeng posted a video on Twitter to celebrate her alma mater, Second High School. That high school is a prestigious high school!”

“Lu Yang actually has a single apartment. Could she be the legendary competition genius scouted by Second High School?”

“Lu Yang uses the most ordinary tone to say the coolest words. She’s so cocky. I love her so much!”

Qin Yitan blinked and stood rooted to the ground as if he were stuck.

He mused, “If it was Zhou Moli and Lin Xinmeng’s turn to stand guard, wouldn’t he have to sleep next to Lu Mingyu?”

Counting the number of tents in her mind, Wen Jian looked up and asked, “Is the third tent reserved for the two people on guard duty?”

“Yeah.” Lu Yang nodded.

Upon hearing this, Lin Xinmeng was dazed and overjoyed.

With such an arrangement, she and Zhou Moli would be able to sit side by side and talk through the night when they were on duty.

The night was long, and it was best to cultivate feelings.

After discussing, they unloaded the tent, and the six of them walked towards the hillside shaded by the big trees.

At the foot of the mountain, the wind that blew at their faces was still dry.

After entering the forest, the dense branches and leaves blocked the light, and it was much cooler.

The mountains were overgrown with weeds, and the roads were randomly covered in knucklewood. The roads were uneven, but they could still barely pass through.

At first, Lin Xinmeng felt that survival in the wilderness was relaxing, like a weekend picnic.

However, when Lin Xinmeng really walked in, she found that the reality was often much crueler than the stories described in books. Here, weeds were overgrown, the mountain roads were rugged, and the mosquitoes were fierce, almost biting people to death.

The deeper they went, the more mosquitoes there were.

Lu Yang noticed that there were two bumps on Lu Mingyu’s arms. She looked for plants that could repel mosquitoes as she walked.

Lu Yang stopped in front of a small cluster of mint leaves.

She plucked the verdant leaves and rubbed them in her hands to extract the juice. She then pulled Lu Mingyu’s wrist over and applied the juice on his exposed skin.

“What’s this, Yangyang?” Lu Mingyu was a little hesitant.

“Mint leaves contain mint oil, mentone, and mint. They are easily dispersed and can repel mosquitoes to a certain extent. A special smell emitted by mint, purple perilla, and other leaves. Mosquitoes are afraid to avoid it. It has the effect of repelling mosquitoes,” she explained.

“Doesn’t Lu Mingyu care about his image the most? It’s said that he’s not even willing to look ugly in variety shows, so why did he obediently let his sister apply the liquid?”

Grabbing the straps with both hands, Wen Jian took a deep breath and asked curiously, “What are you guys applying?”

Lu Mingyu didn’t even look up. “It’s nothing. Just applying good luck.”

Wen Jian was rendered speechless.

“I can’t with his lame jokes.”

“I can’t take it anymore. Someone go beat him up! The fans expressed that they couldn’t stand Lu Mingyu’s lame jokes anymore. Hahahahaha!”

Lu Yang lifted her eyes and looked at Wen Jian. “This is a mint leaf. It can be used to repel mosquitoes. Do you want to apply some?”

Wen Jian stared at Lu Yang’s hand, which was stained green with the liquid. She shook her head vigorously. “No! It’s fine!”