Fake heiress tore up the script, acted lazy and dumb, and got eliminated.

Chapter 26: One Trip Out and She Changed Her Heart

Chi Fengxiao: "..."

The atmosphere had clearly been intense and tense, yet Chi Fengxiao was somehow made to laugh by her. He swung his arm to point at her, and the arm that had been stuck fast before suddenly popped right out.

Chi Qian nodded with satisfaction. "Use your arms to brace yourself, lie forward like I said, and then gradually pull your legs up using their strength."

"Remember—don't rush."

Chi Fengxiao was naturally impatient—telling him not to rush was like asking for his life. But with Chi Qian calmly guiding him from the side, his agitated heart finally began to settle.

After a monumental effort, he finally managed to crawl out of the swamp.

Chi Qian and Shen Jing used vines to pull him up. Mud was still dropping off him in clumps.

The once-dashing top actor of the entertainment industry now looked like a mud monkey—there was not a single spot presentable besides his face.

[Haha, it's tragic, but I can't stop laughing!]
[Okay, we get it! Your chest is big! But how do I know if it's legit unless I get a feel for it?]
[Sis, here's the plan: you grab the actor, I'll sneak off with Qian Qian. Divide and conquer.]
[To the person above: I'm calling the police.]

Luckily, they found a water source nearby. After fetching water, Chi Fengxiao took the opportunity to wash up.

The moment his toned abs came into view, the camera feed immediately went dark.

The livestream chat was filled with howls of protest—what, can't handle the heat?

When they returned with water and firewood, Gu Hua's group was back too.

In their hands were bundles wrapped in palm leaves—looked like food.

When they unwrapped it, Shen Jiashu's face went pale as he hid behind his dad.

They were bugs—fat, squirming, still alive.

Chi Fengxiao recoiled in disgust. "This is what you came back with?"

"Wild fruits are hard to find. These were all we could get," Gu Hua said softly. "Gross, yes, but we're in the wild. We have to adapt to the environment."

Ling Qian nodded. "Insects are high in protein. Aside from being a bit nasty, they're edible."

Chi Fengxiao sneered. "Stop running your mouths and eat, then."

Gu Hua and Ling Qian hesitated.

Chi Fengxiao mocked, "Big talk, small guts. Can't even eat your own catch, and you want to talk survival?"

Gu Hua's eyes turned red. Ling Qian, seeing her aggrieved, steeled himself and shoved a worm into his mouth, swallowing with eyes shut.

"I ate it. That good enough?"

Chi Qian leaned against a tree, slow and lazy. "It's true—they're good for the brain."

Ling Qian scowled. "Chi Qian, you scared of eating bugs? Can't handle this basic survival challenge? If you're that delicate, maybe just quit and go home."

Chi Qian covered her nose. "Don't talk. Your breath smells like bugs."

Ling Qian's face darkened, and he shut up.

"And also—when did we ever say we'd eat your bugs?"

"Qian Qian, don't be so stubborn." Gu Hua tried to coax her gently. "We're deep in the forest. We can't always expect to get lucky and have a bear bring you food, right?"