King of the Wilderness

Chapter 76: Chapter 75: Life Below Zero

Lin Yu’an nodded, pointed at the sports camera on his chest, and said, ”This has been recording, and the fixed camera at the door should have captured most of it.”

”However, while I was maneuvering with it in the woods, there might be some bad angles...”

Michelle was overjoyed! ”It’s okay, it’s enough! As long as there’s footage, it’s enough!”

She reported again to Mark: ”Mark, he said that he has footage from two cameras! This precious material has been preserved!”

At this moment, the safety supervisor David and Dr. Anderson also came over.

David’s face still showed undisguised shock, he patted Lin Yu’an’s shoulder in admiration.

Dr. Anderson carefully examined and confirmed that Lin Yu’an had no injuries worth worrying about.

He put away his medical tools and sincerely exclaimed, ”Lin, your physical fitness far exceeds my expectations, you are in absolute health now, and your blood test only shows a lack of some vitamins, even healthier than many people living in cities.”

After Anderson finished, he exchanged glances with Michelle, both seeing a hint of relief and self-mockery in each other’s eyes.

If they had followed the original plan today, using health risks as a reason to persuade the man before them to retreat, that would’ve been the biggest joke and stain of their careers.

Just as Michelle was preparing to end the call and let the team return first, her satellite phone rang again. It was Mark Johnson, the chief director.

Mark’s voice sounded exceptionally solemn, ”Michelle, please give the phone to Lin. I want to speak to him personally.”

Michelle was taken aback for a moment, then handed the hefty satellite phone to Lin Yu’an, making a ”please go ahead” gesture.

Lin Yu’an took the phone with some confusion, ”Hello, is this Mr. Mark?”

”Lin, it’s me, Mark Johnson.”

The voice on the other end was devoid of the scrutiny and director’s authority from the previous online interview.

His tone now was full of excitement, and a deep sense of apology.

”Uh... first of all, Lin, please allow me to offer the sincerest congratulations on behalf of the entire show! You have achieved a legend!”

”What you did today wasn’t just hunting a bear, you defended your own honor and the spirit of ’Alone in the Wilderness’ — which is reality and infinite possibilities.”

Lin Yu’an listened quietly, without speaking.

Mark was silent for a moment on the other end, seemingly trying to organize his words, ultimately deciding to be frank.

”Lin, I know this might be presumptuous, but I must honestly confess and apologize to you.”

”Before your spectacular feat today, due to the huge pressure of ’script theory,’ we made a very wrong decision, which makes me feel very ashamed now.”

”Our original plan was for Michelle and the medical team to ’suggest’ your withdrawal based on your health.”

”To make sure you would accept this suggestion, we even prepared a ’honor withdrawal’ compensation agreement worth fifty thousand US Dollars.”

Upon hearing ”fifty thousand US Dollars,” Lin Yu’an raised an eyebrow slightly but maintained a neutral expression.

Mark’s voice was filled with guilt: ”We mistakenly thought using this method to let you leave gracefully was the best commercial choice to calm public opinion, protect the show’s reputation, and maintain the suspense of the competition.”

”We underestimated your strength and the power of reality. For that, personally, I offer you my deepest apologies!”

”I’m glad Michelle hadn’t had time to present this foolish suggestion before you used the most shocking strength to give all of us a resounding slap.”

”You made us realize, in the face of absolute power and undeniable reality, all public opinion becomes utterly impotent.”

”Lin, with your actions, you have earned admiration from me and from everyone on the show!”

Mark, seemingly sensing Lin Yu’an’s calm, knew that a simple apology wasn’t enough, so he shifted the conversation to throw out a sincere olive branch.

”Lin, to express our apologies, and because you have shown survival ability and creativity far beyond our expectations.”

”I want to extend a special invitation, which has nothing to do with ’Alone in the Wilderness,’ but it’s a brand new opportunity!”

”An old friend of mine is the producer of another very famous documentary survival show, you might have heard of it — ’Life Below Zero.’”

Lin Yu’an’s mind slightly moved, ’Life Below Zero’? He had watched this show in his previous life.

That wasn’t a competition but was more focused on recording the long-term real-life survival status of individuals or families in polar environments.

Mark continued: ”’Life Below Zero’ primarily shoots in the Arctic Circle and surrounding areas of Alaska, tracking multiple characters living authentically in those polar regions.”

”In their next season’s shooting plan, they are considering adding a new independent role to showcase how an ’outsider’ can start from scratch in the harsh Alaskan Far North and build their own home.”

”My friend previously asked me if there was a suitable candidate with strong survival skills and unique commercial value to recommend.”

”Before today, I didn’t have a suitable candidate, but the moment I learned you hunted a black bear — this astounding achievement! I have no doubt you are the perfect candidate!”

”Your practical abilities — obsession with building sturdy shelters, food acquisition skills, and tool-making techniques — all perfectly align with the ’Life Below Zero’ show.”

”Lin, this is just a preliminary invitation. Once you finish your challenge in ’Alone in the Wilderness,’ regardless of the final outcome, if you are interested, I will formally introduce you to them.”

”That will no longer be about the million-dollar extreme competition but genuinely rooting yourself in Alaska.”

”You will rely on your survival strategies to build your own house, find profitable pathways, solve all life problems, and establish a permanent home in sub-zero Alaska!”

”Of course, it’s also a long-term job with substantial rewards. Specific details would need you and this show’s business team to negotiate.”

Mark’s unexpected invitation truly surprised Lin Yu’an.

He didn’t expect his struggle and creativity in this wilderness opened another door to his future.

Going to Alaska, the Arctic Circle, to build a real home... This idea indeed had a significant attraction for him.

”Thank you, Mr. Mark.”

For the first time, Lin Yu’an’s voice carried a touch of emotion.

”I will seriously consider your proposal, but for now, I just want to focus on the current challenge.”

On the other end of the phone, Mark laughed, his voice becoming much lighter.

”I understand.”

”Then I wish you luck, Lin. All of us are looking forward to the miracles you will create next!”

After saying goodbye to Lin Yu’an, the show’s team returned to civilization by helicopter.

This time, Lin Yu’an’s inner self was completely calm, with no sense of loss.

The only thought in his mind now was to quickly process this bear.

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(So, did you guess the next plot was about this show~~)

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