After Being Blackened All Over the Internet, I Ruled the Military Variety
Chapter 42 Choosing Equipment

Chapter 42: Chapter 42 Choosing Equipment

Given that each rank had ties, Li Shuo had no choice but to temporarily add a rule.

That is, the selection of resources will be determined by the order in which each person completed the quiz in each rank.

This meant Jiang Xiyu ended up in last place, so even if Yu Hui wanted to help her by going easy, he couldn’t.

The camera shifted to a long rectangular folding table set with various supplies.

Even though the guests couldn’t see their messages, the live audience eagerly started helping to choose supplies.

"Fire tools are a must-have; raw food has parasites!"

"Weapons, definitely bring weapons. If you really encounter an attacking animal, even if you don’t want to kill, you still need a weapon for self-defense."

"It’s best to bring a rain tarp too. You’ll be there for a week, and if it rains and you can’t find a place to hide like a tree hollow or cave, it would be bad."

"Ropes are also very useful."

"If you know how to fish, you could choose a fishhook and fishing line."

"It feels like everything on the table would be useful, but you can only pick three, it’s really hard to choose!"

But soon, the comments began to take a different tone.

"Jiang Xiyu is always the last to pick, how pitiful."

"I hope the male guests picking in front can let our Xiyu have a turn, our Xiyu is just a little girl!"

"This is a bit of moral coercion. Losing is losing, winning is winning. These resources determine if the next week will be comfortable or not. It doesn’t make sense to yield just because of the difference in gender."

The live chat was bustling, while the guests lined up in front of the camera, ready to choose their supplies according to the rules.

At the front, Xu Ai and Zhou Yi approached the table and without hesitation picked a fire starter and a small medical kit, respectively.

Then Lin Jing selected a lighter, while Xu Zhao grabbed a dagger, both moving quickly.

By now, two out of the four fire-starting tools had been taken.

Among the silent prayers of those behind, Jiang Lingxi reached without hesitation and took the waterproof matches.

Next was Jiang Kaiyuan. Just as his fingers were about to touch the last magnesium rod, he suddenly turned to look at Li Shuo, "Director, can we team up later?"

Li Shuo paused at the question, glaring at this kid who asked the most, "Yes, but only two people can team up at most."

"Then I’m relieved." Jiang Kaiyuan said as he shifted his hand aside and picked up the magnifying glass next to the magnesium rod, "I think this will also be very useful."

The viewers in the live stream praised him as a clever little genius.

"The magnifying glass isn’t just for focusing sunlight to ignite a fire in sunny weather, it can also help if you accidentally get stuck with something."

"Kaiyuan, the little angel, obviously considered the two behind him. Although he’s sharp-tongued, just look at his actions."

"Gotta love this, kids these days are really good at winning people over."

Yu Hui and Jiang Xiyu also let out a sigh of relief.

Yu Hui was first to choose, but also bypassed the magnesium rod and picked a folding knife as a weapon.

The last in line, Jiang Xiyu, grasped the final fire-starting tool but didn’t feel much joy in her heart.

Although she got what she wished for, receiving something in this manner always felt a bit uncomfortable.

Choosing swiftly moved to the second round.

This time, most chose weapons or survival tools.

Rain tarps, sleeping bags, fishing nets, and small alcohol stoves were quickly picked. Jiang Lingxi chose a multi-purpose small metal pot, and upon seeing that Jiang Kaiyuan didn’t pick the last portable stove but rather the fishhook and fishing line, she couldn’t help but look back at him.

In return, she got a big smile.

Yu Hui picked up the portable stove and also gave Jiang Kaiyuan a grateful look.

After learning that two-person teams were allowed, he thought to ask Jiang Xiyu if she wanted to team up later, but they definitely needed a cooking tool; otherwise, eating would be a big issue.

By the last round, there weren’t many things left on the table. It was all about what one currently lacked and trying to choose different types of items that they could still use.

When it was Jiang Lingxi’s turn, there were only four items left on the table.

A small bow and arrow, a bundle of rope, a compass, and a bottle of disinfectant.

The compass was the least needed, as in her view, this environment was far from needing a compass to find the direction.

Among the bow and arrow, rope, and disinfectant, Jiang Lingxi finally chose the bow and arrow.

Seeing her holding the bow and arrow, Jiang Kaiyuan stepped forward and asked the question everyone both in the room and in the live stream wanted to ask, "Do you know how to use that bow and arrow?"

Jiang Lingxi skillfully slung the bow and arrow over her shoulder and replied, "Do you want to try?"

"How do I try?"

"You stand further away, and then I’ll..."

Before Jiang Lingxi could finish, Jiang Kaiyuan frantically waved his hands, "No need, no need!" He definitely didn’t have a habit of being someone’s target.

Viewers in the live stream couldn’t help but laugh out loud at their conversation.

"Suddenly, I feel like I’ve just got it."

"This duo seems quite amusing. Jiang Lingxi talks much less than before and even has a bit of dry humor, while Jiang Kaiyuan is as straightforward as ever. Their dialogue just makes you want to laugh."

"But why do they feel a bit familiar? Have they cooperated before?"

"I think they filmed ’Travel Together’ before, just finished shooting but hasn’t aired yet."

...

When Jiang Kaiyuan took the bottle of disinfectant, there was nothing left for Yu Hui and Jiang Xiyu but the rope and the compass.

However, the two were still somewhat relieved that Jiang Lingxi chose to take the bow and arrow instead of the rope.

The bow and arrow were left to the last because not many knew how to use them.

Rope had a broader range of uses.

Jiang Xiyu put away the compass she picked and glanced at Jiang Lingxi’s bow and arrow out of the corner of her eye, pausing briefly.

She was curious about what kind of prey Jiang Lingxi, with her skinny arms and legs, could actually hit.

With the supplies cleared, everyone was ready to set off.

"It’s 4 PM now," Li Shuo announced right after, and everyone heard a loud engine noise, turning to see a shabby tractor heading their way.

Over the chugging noise of the tractor, Li Shuo raised his voice, "Soon the tractor will take you to the jungle behind you for random placement. Also, remember, if you feel you really can’t hold on, press the vital signs monitor in your front pocket and we will send someone in to bring you out. But any guest who chooses to quit halfway will not have the opportunity to participate in the second phase of survival."

"Don’t give up easily, and don’t be too reckless. After all, you only have one life."

"Alright, those interested in teaming up can now start forming teams."

Just as Li Shuo finished speaking, Jiang Kaiyuan brought his gear over to Jiang Lingxi in a few steps, "Xixi, team up?"

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