Hunting Wilderness: Starting with the Butcher

Chapter 164: Reporting that I'm Safe and Sound, and the Truth Revealed!

The crew members, who had been hijacked at gunpoint by pirates and taken to a cargo ship, all thought that even if they were rescued, they would suffer greatly. Whether they would even survive until rescue was uncertain.

Unexpectedly, just after being herded into the cargo ship's hold, they felt the ship come to a complete stop. Because they were locked in the hold, they had no idea what was happening outside, and some even worried that the ship might sink.

After all, when they boarded the ship earlier, the staff had noticed that the waves were quite large, and if the cargo ship were to sail out to sea, the waves would likely be even larger. They were also worried that the cargo ship might encounter problems at sea due to the sudden stop.

If the cargo ship really sinks, they'll probably be trapped in the hold until they die!

After some time, they heard familiar, warm local accents coming from outside. Upon learning of their successful rescue, these staff members, who had just stepped into the underworld, instantly felt as if they had returned to the world of the living.

This joy brought tears of happiness to countless people, who felt as if they had finally been given a second chance at life!

Once the cargo ship finally docked, director Zhu Shimao led his team to re-establish communications for the production crew. Upon learning that communications had been restored, he immediately reported to the company.

Zhang Chengming, who was originally at the emergency command center, felt like he was on a rollercoaster when he learned that all the staff who had been kidnapped by pirates had been successfully rescued by Yuan Linghan.

Meanwhile, Yuan Linghan was also using a satellite phone to report the situation to his superiors, informing them of the successful rescue of the hostages held by pirates. Upon hearing this news, the leaders were naturally very pleased.

He then asked, "Is there any news yet about the guests from Sakura and Siam?"

"No! They should have fled into the mountains immediately after receiving the warning. There's still at most an hour until dawn. Once the crew's communications are restored, they can use a camera drone to fly into the jungle and shout messages."

Hearing that the crisis was over, they would likely return to camp one after another. After all, each of their teams had two experienced special operations instructors. If they hadn't been captured by pirates, they should be able to survive in the jungle for one or two days.

"Okay! Thank you so much for this. We'll talk again when you get back."

"Yes, sir!"

After ending the call, Yuan Linghan, worried that Chen Duling would worry, immediately dialed her cell phone again. Sure enough, it was answered after only two rings. Hearing Chen Duling's tired, tearful voice, Yuan Linghan felt a pang of sympathy.

"Dudu, I'm sorry to have worried you."

"It's alright! I'm completely relieved to hear your voice. By the way, did you really encounter pirates?"

"Yes, there was indeed a group of pirates, but the problem has been resolved. Now that this has happened, it's probably difficult to continue filming the program, but we should be able to meet again soon."

"Really? That's great! It's just a pity that my scenes will probably take at least another two weeks to film!"

"It's okay! I'll come to the film set to keep you company when I get back, okay?"

"Okay! By the way, how are Sister Sweetie and Sister Fei doing?"

"They're all fine! Although they were a bit frightened, they're safe for now. I'm talking to you via satellite phone now. If you want to speak to them, you'll probably have to wait until we leave the deserted island."

"Alright then! Take care of yourself, I'll wait for you on set."

Even knowing her boyfriend possessed extraordinary abilities, Chen Duling was still worried that the pirates might harm Yuan Linghan. Now, receiving this call confirming his safety, she could finally continue filming with peace of mind.

After making two phone calls, Yuan Linghan then called director Zhu Shimao to inform him that he needed to return to the deserted island. Upon hearing this, Zhu Shimao sincerely said, "Linghan, thank you so much for this."

"Director Zhu, putting aside our friendship, we're compatriots, and I can't just sit idly by. But I hope you'll gather your staff later and emphasize to them that the rescue operation must be kept strictly confidential."

Later, when the people sent from China arrive, we'll ask for their opinions and try to reach a consensus. Although I know some things can't be kept secret forever, I don't want this to cause a huge uproar.

"Okay, I understand what you mean. Mr. Zhang also said earlier that he would give you a big reward when you get back."

Yuan Linghan wasn't really concerned about the so-called hefty reward. What truly pleased him was that the planned 90-day recording session had ended ahead of schedule. He figured Douyin (TikTok) wouldn't take back the appearance fee he'd received earlier!

Upon leaving the deserted island, Yuan Linghan drove the speedboat away and finally returned to the vicinity of the cave before dawn.

Sensing that Wu Yue and Wu Jing were both on guard, he chose to stand outside the cave and greet them first.

Hearing the sound suddenly, the two, who had been dozing off, instantly snapped awake. Once they realized what was happening, they immediately lowered their guns. Seeing Yuan Linghan return safely, they both breathed a sigh of relief.

Wu Yue then asked, "What's the situation outside?"

"The matter has been resolved! Director Zhu and the production crew have been successfully rescued and are currently rebuilding the camp. They have also made contact with the authorities in China. The message from the authorities is that we should remain where we are."

Once the rescue team arrives, we should be able to leave. This incident has caused quite a stir online, and I reckon many reporters will be asking us about it when we get back to China. Remember to keep a consistent story then.

"You mean, don't expose yourself?"

Hearing Wu Jing's question, Yuan Linghan nodded and said, "Yes, Brother Jing. Originally, I wanted to interact with you as an ordinary person, but since you want to know the reason, I have no choice but to tell you the truth: I have another identity."

"What do you mean?"

"What I mean is, on the surface, I'm just a somewhat famous online celebrity. But in reality, I'm a full-fledged officer, and an active-duty major. As for my unit, I can't say. You should understand what that means, right?"

"I get it, a classified unit, right? I never expected you to have a dual identity!"

Even so, Wu Jing didn't press the matter further. He knew that since Yuan Linghan had told him he couldn't say, there must be something he couldn't.

The reason for this was that while the three were chatting, Liu Qianfei and the others, who hadn't rested either, also came out.

Upon learning that the crisis was over, the women breathed a sigh of relief. Taking the opportunity, after consulting with Son Ye-jin and the others, they all decided to return to the bamboo house to rest. Although the cave was safe, it was ultimately not as comfortable as the bamboo house!

The group carried the supplies they had brought into the mountains back on their backs, and Lee Ji-eun, who had twisted her ankle, was once again carried out of the mountains by Yuan Linghan. Unlike the fear they felt when they entered the mountains, everyone was all smiles as they left.

When everyone returned to the bamboo house, it was gradually getting light. After some discussion, Yuan Linghan and the others vacated two rooms for Sun Yizhen and the others to rest in temporarily, while Sun Yizhen stayed with Liu Qianfei, with whom she had a good relationship.

The only one entitled to a single room was Yuan Linghan. Unfortunately, not long after, Yuan Linghan received another notification from the production team. His room was thus left vacant.

To Yuan Linghan's surprise, Liu Qianfei gave her room to Sun Yizhen, yet she unabashedly moved into Yuan Linghan's room. Even after Yuan Linghan had left, everyone instantly understood Liu Qianfei's intentions!