In the rainforest, starting a fire with damp wood is a difficult task.
But what did Zhou Niannian see now?
An inconspicuous wooden stake, with bamboo tubes placed on top.
The rainwater collected earlier was happily boiling in the bamboo tubes, which were as large as bowls.
She didn't believe it. She carefully placed her fruit aside and leaned down to look from the side.
From the hole drilled on the side of the wooden stake.
The striking red color stimulated her eyes.
A clear realization entered her mind.
Jiang Fan, that guy, actually succeeded?!
"Starting a fire with wet wood?"
"Could this... be magic!"
After saying this, Zhou Niannian seemed to suddenly lose her ability to speak.
She remained in the pose of looking at the small flame, recalling how she had adamantly stated it was impossible before.
But now, she had seen the fire lit with her own eyes.
Surprise, joy, embarrassment...
Numerous emotions brewed in her heart, and her face turned red.
To cover her embarrassment, she quickly sat beside the wooden stake and picked up a golden fruit.
The viewers in the live stream were waiting for this moment.
The director, understanding the situation, zoomed in. Zhou Niannian's flushed face was magnified, and her expression was crystal clear.
The audience, already filled with anticipation, even had a sense of suppressed excitement, waiting to see Zhou Niannian's reaction.
When they saw her embarrassment, the bullet comments immediately exploded.
Rows of "Hahahaha" filled the screen.
"It's complete. I was just waiting for Sister Zhou to return. This is a perfect case of being slapped in the face."
"Brother Jiang: You ignored me earlier, but now that you see my results, are you scared?"
"Hahaha, stop with the lines above, it's too cheesy. Brother Jiang would never do that."
The viewers in the bullet comments went all out with their creativity, making Lele laugh heartily.
"You guys have quite an imagination, haha. But Sister Zhou is also good; at least she collected so many fruits."
"Look at the fruits by her feet, I'm already craving them."
Lele initially thought that Zhou Niannian, as one of the top streamers on Shark Live, would at least regain some dignity.
Unexpectedly, Bei Ye, who was beside him, chimed in.
"Yes, it's indeed very impressive. The fruits she picked are basically poisonous."
His words caused the bullet comments to come to an abrupt halt. Even Lele choked on his saliva due to the sudden change.
"Cough cough cough!!! No way! They look the same as the ones sold in the market?!"
"It's precisely because they look the same that it's harder to distinguish them."
Bei Ye, however, appeared unconcerned, calm as ever.
"Eating these might cause diarrhea, but it won't be fatal. It's just that if you eat them, you'll likely have to withdraw from this competition."
His words made the viewers watching the live stream's hearts lurch.
"No, it's so interesting to watch them. It would be a shame if they were eliminated!"
"I came specifically for them. Program team, please give them a hint, don't let them get eliminated!"
"Brother Jiang should be able to identify them, right? He seems quite skilled, so it should be fine."
From initial tension to eventual trust in Jiang Fan.
It could be seen how capable Jiang Fan and Zhou Niannian's team was of gaining fans.
They had come specifically for these two, and no one wanted them to be eliminated on the first day due to food.
Seeing Zhou Niannian bringing the golden fruit to her lips and opening her mouth to take a bite.
The fans could no longer make jokes about her mouth.
"Don't bite! Absolutely don't bite!"
"I still want to watch this pair survive in the wilderness; don't get eliminated!"
"Ahhh!!! I can't watch!"
The bullet comments did not stop.
They were all observing, anxiously awaiting the final result.
At this critical juncture.
The director switched the camera.
On the large screen in the studio.
A prominent butt was shown facing the camera.
That astonishing posterior clearly belonged to someone.
Teacher Piao, dressed as a little mushroom picker, was picking various unassuming mushrooms from the ground for lunch.
His large face turned around, leaving everyone speechless.
Lele, who was also waiting, almost flipped the table, roaring.
"Director! What's going on? I want to see Sister Zhou! You have to show me if Sister Zhou is out before you switch!!!"
"How is this different from an advertisement inserted during a highlight reel!"
"Be human, for heaven's sake!"
Commentator Lele voiced everyone's thoughts.
There was definitely more than just Lele who was going frantic in front of the screen.
Lin Yang banged on the table in frustration.
"What the hell! Did they switch the camera? The director isn't doing this on purpose, are they?"
"Did Sister Zhou eat the fruit or not?"
It felt like a cat's claw was scratching at his heart; he was restless without knowing the outcome.
This is no way to build suspense!
Zhou Ye, beside him, remained composed.
"Calm down. The program team will definitely tell us the result in the end; there's no need to rush."
His tone was calm, but he crossed his legs and tapped his fingers incessantly on the table.
His true feelings were evident at a glance.
Who wasn't anxious about the final result?
This was a result that would determine whether Jiang Fan and Zhou Niannian would be eliminated.
Behind the scenes of the program, there was also a flurry of activity.
The director's shouts could be heard almost throughout the entire backstage.
"Whoever the director is, that's enough, switch back now!"
Once enthusiasm wanes, it is difficult to regain it.
Everyone had been anticipating the final result.
With this disruption, it was natural to feel anxious. If it dragged on any longer, perhaps no one would pay attention to this matter.
Currently, the highest viewership on Shark Live was for this competition.
Especially after the camera switch, the explosion of bullet comments had already generated a wave of popularity for them. It would be a shame to remain inactive now.
The assistant director looked at Zhou Niannian's team, his brow furrowed.
"Director, their team has very high popularity. If they are eliminated just like that... wouldn't it be too much of a shame?"
"How about..."
He was about to suggest giving the two some hints when the director interrupted him.
"Don't even think about it! I'm making this show for its authentic results. If it's not real, what's the point of filming?"
The director's voice, weary yet somewhat agitated, calmed down a bit as he explained.
"We still have rescue personnel on standby, so there's no immediate threat to their lives."
"If they are eliminated, it will be their own choice."
After speaking, the director paid no further attention to the assistant director and focused on coordinating the on-site personnel.
On the big screen, the footage had now switched back to Zhou Niannian and Jiang Fan.
Everyone's attention was instantly captivated.
At this moment, the bullet comments were all flashing "Don't bite."
However, they watched as Zhou Niannian took a bite of the golden fruit.
Her teeth broke through the skin, and abundant juice coated her lips.
Zhou Niannian quickly took a piece of the flesh, chewed it for a moment, and swallowed.
The feeling of awkwardness only then subsided.
She let out a sigh of relief.
Unaware that tens of millions of netizens were watching her.
"!!!!!"