As the bonfire crackled and lit up the evening forest, Ning Fei set off into the woods again, with the drone hovering above to capture his every move.
"Friends, look here," Ning Fei said, crouching near a patch of mushrooms. He pointed to a cluster. "This is the red-eared mushroom. Tender, smooth, and delicious—completely edible."
Moving to another area, he gestured at a different type: "These are butterfly fungi. Highly nutritious and highly recommended if you ever encounter them."
He then paused in front of another striking specimen, his tone turning serious. "And this one—Green Magic Mushroom. As the name suggests, it induces hallucinations. People who consume it often end up in the hospital. Avoid it at all costs."
After collecting a handful of safe mushrooms, Ning Fei returned to his campfire, where the water in his teapot was already bubbling.
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Ning Fei added instant noodles to the pot, seasoning them carefully. He then sliced luncheon meat, adding it along with the mushrooms he had just harvested. From his bag, he pulled out small packets of chili and cumin, seasoning the mixture like a pro chef.
The audience was stunned.
"Wait, is this an outdoor survival stream or a cooking show?"
"I've never wanted instant noodles so badly in my life."
"This man just turned a $1 meal into a five-star dish!"
In the soft glow of the fire, the sight of the steaming noodles, paired with the serene forest backdrop, was oddly comforting. Viewers could almost feel the peace and simplicity of life in nature.
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The stream's unique vibe was drawing more viewers by the minute. One of them was Li Yu, a white-collar worker who had just returned home after a rare early day off.
Tired of his usual routine of gaming and TV, he opened the Douniao platform in search of something different. That's when the banner caught his eye:
"An Outdoor Adventure with Qingfeng Watching the Subject."
Intrigued, he clicked.
What he saw immediately captivated him: a handsome young man sitting in the middle of an expansive forest, cooking instant noodles over a campfire. The drone occasionally panned upward, showing the endless green sea of trees around him.
Li Yu felt an unfamiliar sense of calm and fascination. The image of Ning Fei's peaceful camp contrasted sharply with his hectic city life.
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When Ning Fei poured the cooked noodles into a plastic bowl, the rich aroma seemed to transcend the screen. Viewers couldn't help but feel hungry.
"I need this in my life."
"Why am I craving noodles now?"
"I haven't eaten instant noodles in years, but I think that's about to change."
Li Yu, inspired by the scene, decided to cook instant noodles for the first time in months. His gas stove, untouched for ages, roared to life as he replicated Ning Fei's setup. Across cities, countless others did the same, rediscovering the joy of a simple meal.
Even Jiang Feng, a doctor who usually avoided instant noodles, felt the urge to indulge.
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After finishing his meal, Ning Fei addressed the stream:
"Thank you, everyone, for watching. I'll step away for a moment—please enjoy the scenery."
Curiosity piqued, viewers began speculating.
"Where's the anchor going?"
"What's he up to?"
The drone, set to Smart Follow, tracked Ning Fei as he walked toward a large tree. Then, the camera caught him standing with his back turned, his hands in front of him.
It didn't take long for viewers to realize what was happening.
"Wait… is he—?"
"First live-streamed outdoor bathroom break?!"
The chat exploded with laughter and disbelief.
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Watching from her screen, A Duo blushed. Without hesitation, she temporarily suspended Ning Fei's stream, displaying a message:
"The stream is undergoing rectification due to a potential violation."
For the next few moments, only A Duo could view the live feed. The drone's close-up showed Ning Fei finishing his business, adjusting his belt, and strolling back to camp, looking perfectly content.
A Duo, still flustered, reactivated the stream for the public.
When the live feed resumed, viewers flooded the chat.
"We've seen it all now."
"Nature calls—literally!"
"This anchor is too real."
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