Chapter 1041: Oh wow, meeting my ex on a survival show! 11

Jin Chen instinctively caught it, and upon eye contact understood Yu Sui's meaning, but pulling over with the rope, his hands would have to bear his full weight.

He thought it over, then threw the rope back and shouted, "Go ahead and scout the path, brother—I'll enjoy the view."

Assuming Jin Chen felt unwell and couldn't cross the bridge, Yu Sui: "……"

All that worry was unnecessary.

He pursed his lips, turned and walked away, and before long was hidden by the dense thicket, no longer visible.

【I can help your host.】

0731 couldn't bear to watch, the old man strolled along as if taking a walk.

【No need.】

Jin Chen refused, walking slowly with his hands behind his back, 【Immersive experience of a day in the life of a disabled person.】

【……】Actually quite optimistic.

【It won't rain for the next few days; as long as you avoid water, this old injury won't flare up.】

Jin Chen acknowledged, clenched his hands, and used Spiritual Power to slightly ease the dull pain.

He looked up; everyone had their own way of crossing the bridge, which was quite dangerous.

Just as he thought that, he heard Bai Xuan let out a sharp scream, very piercing.

Then came the sound of a splash as someone fell into the water.

"Ah! Save me……save…!"

Bai Xuan plunged completely into the water; her already injured arm entered the water and stung even more, the impact left her dazed, and she could only flail while calling for help.

"Xuanxuan!"

Xie Shao looked down with concern, then angrily pointed at Zhong He ahead; his roar was torn apart by the wind, "How could you push her down?"

"She's just a girl with no strength to tie up a chicken—how could she possibly be fighting you for supplies!"

Zhong He gave him a strange look, remaining silent.

Not speaking didn't stop Xie Shao from continuing; he cursed a few times, then trembled as he turned to look at Jin Chen, "Jin Chen! Hurry up and save her! Aren't you very capable?"

Jin Chen glanced at him, then covered his ears with both hands.

He couldn't hear.

Xie Shao was dazed, instinctively looking at Lin Gui, as if seeking a solution.

Lin Gui jumped in without hesitation.

He had good luck; even though he couldn't swim, he didn't choke on water—instead, Bai Xuan, whom he was pulling, suffered greatly, but they both managed to reach the shore.

It took a long time to get ashore; by then all the guests had already crossed the bridge, and He Chao and Xie Shao rushed to pull people ashore, each holding someone to help wipe them down.

The water was icy, and Bai Xuan, already injured, had her consciousness scattered and dazed from the cold, her whole body shaking uncontrollably.

After all that, Jin Chen crossed his arms and watched, able to guess their next lines.

Xie Shao fumed, "Jin Chen, you're so capable—why are you just standing by coldly?"

Jin Chen adjusted his hands over his ears, feeling he heard something else, and answered casually, "Because I'm cold-hearted and ruthless."

"It's… it's fine, as long as Bai Xuan is okay."

Lin Gui, like a peacemaker, had a gentle attitude, but his face was ashen, his body shrinking into He Chao's embrace and trembling; he really didn't look okay.

"Jin Chen… might have his own considerations."

He looked at Jin Chen cautiously, revealing a smile that could be described as shattered.

Jin Chen raised an eyebrow, glanced behind himself, good—a camera was pointed straight at him.

Perfect shot!

"Not exactly; I simply don't want to save her."

"Saving someone would still get me scolded; only an idiot would fall for your trap."

"This is a survival show, not a vacation—you're responsible for your own safety; I thought that was common sense."

He glanced at Lin Gui and the others, his smile turning chilly, the warning fleeting.

But Xie Shao was still frightened, hastily averting his gaze.

Jin Chen strolled leisurely toward the second stage, humming a tune in good spirits, completely unaffected.

Zhong He, who had resolved to follow, hurried after him; Su Nai and Shen Yi exchanged a glance, bewildered, but continued onward.

〖wtf?? Jin Chen is sick!! This is a living human life! 〗

〖Wuu wuu wuu Lin Gui is so kind!! I'll go out on the streets to rally people to vote for you!! Definitely suppress Jin Chen!! 〗

〖Such a ruthless heart, I'm convinced—is Jin Chen not human? If he's capable, why not save someone? 〗

〖What a bunch of jerks, why not say some people won't even lift a finger to help, yet in survival you have to rely on others for your life? 〗

〖Chengzi's votes were suppressed! It's Lin Gui's fans—damn, shameless! 〗

〖Although but, it feels Chengzi doesn't need supplies to live well. 〗

〖Chengzi flies bravely, carrying everything herself without supplies… I don't know how to cast those fake votes……〗

Everyone, rushing and dawdling, arrived at the second stage; having traversed a forest battered by rain, the mud had left them a mess, though not lacking water, they were tired and hungry, their steps heavy.

Each step felt like pulling themselves out of the mud to walk.

Jin Chen's pants weren't spared either; he stomped his feet, shook off some wet mud, and looked up to see Yu Sui the little brother return again.

Yu Sui didn't glance at anyone else, coolly walking up to Jin Chen's side, his person surprisingly neat and clean.

"Did you go to the bathroom again?"

Jin Chen laughed teasingly, "Little brother, you're staying pretty clean."

Yu Sui held a dagger, and upon hearing that, he instinctively tilted his head to look at Jin Chen, "I'm capable."

What seemed like a nonsensical answer, Jin Chen miraculously tuned into Yu Sui's brainwaves, clicked his tongue, and, seeming dissatisfied, ruffled Yu Sui's hair.

Fine, reluctantly admit.

His hair was tousled from being touched, a few strands fell in front of his eyes blocking his view; Yu Sui calmly blew them away, deciding not to argue with him.

Who would have thought Jin Chen would go overboard, also putting an arm around his shoulder, his side‑by‑side stance casual and loose; at such close proximity Yu Sui could no longer stay calm.

He didn't know what Jin Chen was thinking; they had clearly broken up, yet every time they met again he always did things that caused misunderstanding.

Let go.

"No." Jin Chen answered fluently, his action nevertheless forceful.

Yu Sui's fair fingers clenched the cuff, not pushing away.

The entrance to the second level was a passage half a person's height.

Inside there were almost shoulder‑high piles of weeds, and countless worms crawling through them.

One must stay standing upon entering; if one falls, one will be completely hidden from sight.

Yu Sui saw the situation, immediately fastened the neck clasp, and tightened the wrist and ankle clasps as well, to keep the bugs out.

He still wanted to rush past, but Jin Chen grabbed his hand.

"Here you must walk slowly, otherwise the vines will entangle you; the faster you move, the tighter the binding."

Yu Sui's steps paused, he hummed.

He paused, then added coolly, "I know."

Guys his age all care about face; Jin Chen shook the hand he was holding, not bothering to argue with him.

Other guests followed suit; Bai Xuan, whom He Chao had smeared with a special medicine, felt much better, no longer crying out in pain, and obediently walked behind them.

After all, she wasn't the main character of this event.

Xie Shao walked quickly ahead, following behind Jin Chen and the two people, almost shoulder‑to‑shoulder with Zhong He.