Several days passed as Ai struggled with the new workout. Each day Mao would appear to have him start the same squatting. Anytime the youth faulted, he would have the time restarted. By the third day, Ai was left to continue the stance while Mao headed out with Wang to explore the area. Despite the awkward are between the two. They each took a side of the forest, rather than moving as a team. Since Ai would be left back at the base alone, Mao had set up an array that would not only keep Ai safe, but make sure the youth wasn't slacking off. It wasn't until the fourth day that the Wang finally found something of interest.