dkrc Chapter 3 Surviving on a Desert Island for 3 Days
Chapter 3 Surviving on a Desert Island for 3 Days
Half a month is neither a long nor a short time. After completing the last day's delivery tasks, Yuan Linghan completed her resignation procedures that morning. Meanwhile, the equipment the factory had purchased was still undergoing intensive testing.
With technicians sent by the manufacturer, it's believed that these modern slaughtering equipment will be operational soon. For slaughterhouses, installing this modern equipment can save manpower and resources, but whether it will actually save costs remains to be seen.
Yuan Linghan, a former employee, didn't care about these factory matters. Two days earlier, with the "help" of his comrade Shen Jian, he had successfully been selected as one of the amateur participants in the "30 Days of Survival on a Desert Island" program.
Even after the list was confirmed, the video company Shen Jian joined began promoting the program aggressively. Just as the planning team had hoped, this novel program format quickly attracted public attention and curiosity.
It's often said that we've entered an era of "entertainment to the death," and this show, which features celebrities paired with ordinary people to survive on a desert island for thirty days, certainly attracts the attention of young people. And young people happen to be loyal users of video platforms.
The more young people a video company attracts, the higher its market value will be. Although the list has not yet been announced, the online buzz generated by the show has already attracted the attention of many celebrities in the industry.
For celebrities, the amount of traffic and buzz they generate determines their commercial value. However, the rules of this show still made many celebrities hesitate. The reason is simple: spending thirty days with strangers is bound to cause anxiety.
Besides bringing only a small amount of supplies upon arrival, the only way to survive is to scavenge for resources on the island. While it's possible to quit halfway through, doing so would be incredibly humiliating.
Upon receiving a call from the production team informing her that she could head to the assembly point, Yuan Linghan didn't hesitate much. She quickly packed some clothes and then took the high-speed train to the capital to assemble. Afterward, she went to the hotel with the production team.
When Yuan Linghan arrived at the hotel designated by the production team, the staff member in charge of reception greeted him warmly: "Mr. Yuan, here is your room key. You will rest here for the night and head to the airport to board your flight at nine o'clock tomorrow morning."
After hearing the information from the staff, Yuan Linghan asked curiously, "Has my partner arrived yet?"
The staff member shook their head and said, "Sorry! To ensure recording and confidentiality, all members involved in the recording will only know who their partner is when they arrive at the recording location and board the ship."
"Is it that mysterious? So during filming, besides knowing who my partner is, I didn't know who the other members were?"
"Yes! After you successfully land on the island later, you may have the opportunity to meet members of other challenge groups."
Seeing the staff's caution, Yuan Linghan didn't ask any further questions and went to rest in the room reserved by the production team. Although Shen Jian had previously told him that his partner might be a female celebrity, he still didn't care much.
If he had a choice, he would prefer to choose a male celebrity, as the chances of completing the challenge would be much higher. After all, being stranded on a deserted island and spending thirty days and nights with a female celebrity sounds exciting, but it would actually be quite awkward!
As Shen Jian said, his status as a veteran played a significant role in his selection. Although the program was broadcast live, who could guarantee that nothing untoward would happen when a lone man and woman spent the night on a deserted island?
If it were revealed that a male amateur invited by the show bullied his female co-star, that would be a huge scandal. While the amateur contestant would certainly suffer, the female celebrity's career would likely be ruined!
Although it was his first time in the capital, Yuan Linghan, who was staying at the hotel, didn't go out. Since they were leaving tomorrow morning, it was better to conserve his energy. After finishing filming the show, he wouldn't have to worry about not having time to explore the capital.
The next day, after breakfast, the production crew reappeared and signed a formal recording contract with Yuan Linghan. As Shen Jian had said, the appearance fee for ordinary people was calculated on a daily basis, with additional bonuses for completing challenges.
The daily appearance fee of 1,000 yuan was extremely tempting for Yuan Linghan, who previously earned over 10,000 yuan a month. His decision to resign was primarily due to the inevitable sharp decline in his income after the equipment upgrade.
Other slaughterhouse workers who chose to resign did so for reasons similar to Yuan Linghan's. The guaranteed base salary for a slaughterhouse worker is 2,800 yuan, but their actual income depends on their individual performance. The more tasks assigned, the higher their commission.
According to the factory's commission system, a pig slaughtered and butchered would earn a commission of thirty yuan, while a cow would earn fifty yuan. A skilled butcher could slaughter ten pigs in one night, earning three hundred yuan in commissions alone.
With machines now used for slaughtering pigs and cattle, full-time slaughterhouse workers will no longer receive commissions. With only a base salary and performance bonuses, which slaughterhouse worker would want to continue? Going to the countryside to slaughter pigs and cattle for others can earn you a couple hundred yuan in red envelopes!
A single day's appearance fee is 1,000, and completing the 30-day challenge will earn an additional 50,000 in bonus. This means that as long as Yuan Linghan stays on the island for a full month, he can earn 80,000 a month. That's definitely high-income!
Aside from the appearance fee provided by the production team, the platform will also settle the revenue from virtual gifts received during the live stream with the challengers. However, virtual gifts are limited to ordinary people; celebrities participating in the desert island challenge will not have their fans able to give virtual gifts.
In the platform's words, this is to give ordinary participants extra motivation, hoping they will work hard with their partners to complete the challenge. If they can become famous through this show, it could be a life-changing experience for them!
After signing the contract, Yuan Linghan was driven to the airport by staff. She received the ticket booked for her by the production team and then sat quietly in the waiting area. While waiting at the airport, Yuan Linghan also checked information on her phone.
Based on the landing location of his plane ticket, Yuan Linghan could basically confirm that the island he was about to challenge was located in the South Pacific. What he needed to research now was the island's flora and fauna, as well as any poisonous plants and animals he needed to be wary of.
Although he had done extensive research beforehand, he felt it was still necessary to reinforce his understanding. After all, once on the island, it would be inevitable to collect edible supplies, and anyone who found something poisonous would be eliminated.
After checking the information, Yuan Linghan looked around the waiting room but didn't find any suspicious challengers. Fortunately, he wasn't too concerned about it, and once the boarding announcement was made, he checked in and boarded the plane.
Unbeknownst to Yuan Linghan, shortly after he boarded the plane, his partner also boarded on time. The difference was that his partner was in first class, while he, being an ordinary person, was in economy class.
Several hours later, the plane arrived at its destination on time. As soon as he stepped out of the airport, he saw the program crew waiting to pick him up. After he went up to verify his identity, he was immediately led to a recording van full of cameras and told that he could not bring any communication devices.
When handing in their phones, Yuan Linghan asked curiously, "What if there's an emergency during the challenge and we need to contact someone?"
"Mr. Yuan, all challengers' mobile phones will be kept by our designated personnel. In case of any emergency during recording, we will notify the challengers immediately. If you choose to withdraw, it will be considered a failed challenge."
After listening to the staff's explanation, Yuan Linghan didn't say anything more. Upon arriving at the temporary director's office set up by the production team, he finally met his partner for this challenge. To be honest, he was surprised to recognize the other person, but he was more worried than anything else.
In his opinion, his partner is quite famous in the entertainment industry, but can she really complete the challenge with her delicate physique? Nominally she is his partner, but it is doubtful whether she can take care of herself for the next thirty days!