"Steve, Steve? Wake up."
Lying on the ground, Steve felt water dripping onto his face while a voice called out to him. His head throbbed, but he forced his eyes open.
All he could see was a vast expanse of white.
So big!
"Wake up, wake up." The voice was pleasant, slightly hoarse yet carrying a hint of childlike innocence. There was relief and surprise in the tone.
Following the sound, Steve's vision cleared, and a delicate face came into view. She had elegant willow-shaped eyebrows, almond-shaped eyes, a delicate nose, and soft cherry lips.
Sexy yet pure, charming yet refined—she was stunning beyond words.
Seeing her, Steve froze for a moment, about to exclaim, "Big Honey—"
Before he could finish, a rough male voice beside him chuckled and patted his shoulder.
"You scared us, kid. Luckily, you're fine. Otherwise, losing a teammate on the first day would've been a disaster."
Steve turned toward the voice and was shocked again. "Chris Big Head?!"
Chris Jiayi: …
"Pfft! Hahaha!"
"Cack, clack!"
A burst of laughter erupted around them.
Steve turned in confusion, stunned to see several celebrities he had only ever watched on TV.
What the hell? He had gone to sleep at home, and now he had woken up surrounded by famous people?
Before he could make sense of anything, a woman next to him smiled and asked, "Steve, how do you feel?"
Steve glanced at her. She seemed to be in her late twenties or early thirties, with short hair. Though not particularly stunning, she had a warm and friendly presence.
She wasn't a celebrity, but Steve recognized her. He had seen her in short videos before—she was a well-known wilderness survival expert.
People affectionately called her "Sister Bird."
This woman was a legend. She had survived alone and completely unarmed in the Southeast Asian jungle for 100 days. She was known as China's top female survivalist.
A total badass.
"Steve? Steve? How do you feel?" Sister Bird's voice carried concern as she repeated her question.
Did this kid get heatstroke so badly that he fried his brain?
"Ah? Oh, no, I'm fine," Steve quickly replied. "Just a little dizzy."
Dizziness wasn't his biggest problem. The real issue was that he was utterly confused.
Why was he here?
Why were there so many celebrities around him?
He finally looked around and took in his surroundings. He was lying under the shade of a tree near a beach. Not far away were the ocean, reefs, and crashing waves. The salty sea breeze carried a faint fishy smell.
The sun was blazing, and the air was so hot it was suffocating.
Standing nearby, Jarvis observed Steve's dazed state with concern. "Sister Bird, is he really okay?"
"He's fine," Sister Bird sighed. "Just suffered a bit of heatstroke. His physical condition is also terrible—weak and severely unhealthy. That's why he fainted."
Her tone carried a hint of helplessness.
A young man should be full of energy and vitality, yet Steve looked half-dead. Even the girls in the group seemed healthier than him.
But what could she do? These were the teammates she had been assigned. For the sake of the competition, she had no choice but to accept it.
At that moment, Kevin, who had been standing nearby, spoke up. "Alright, since Steve is fine, let's get back to work. We still don't have a shelter, and if we don't build one soon, we'll be sleeping out in the open tonight."
As he spoke, he shot Steve a quick glance, his expression tinged with subtle disdain.
Kevin was known for his tough-guy persona.
He had a deep dislike for weaklings like Steve.
But he knew better than to be too obvious about it, especially in public. After all, he had been a victim of online hate before.
The others nodded in agreement. Despite the unbearable heat, the temperature on the island would drop drastically at night. Sleeping outside in the cold would be miserable.
A night without proper shelter could even lead to illness, and getting sick in the wild was a serious problem.
After making sure Steve was okay, the group left to continue their work in the scorching sun.
Steve watched them walk away, sitting motionless in the shade. His mind was blank.
A moment ago, he had been wondering how he ended up here.
Then, suddenly—
A sharp pain shot through his head.
A flood of unfamiliar memories surged into his brain, nearly knocking him out again.
It took him a while to process everything.
He had traveled through time.
Or rather, he had entered a parallel world.
This world was highly similar to his original one but had significant differences.
Technology was more advanced. People's living standards were higher. Society placed greater emphasis on entertainment and spiritual satisfaction.
As a result, the entertainment industry had flourished beyond imagination.
Celebrities were held in the highest regard, and being an artist—whether a singer, actor, or performer—was the most profitable and admired profession.
With this cultural shift, entertainment content had become more diverse, from blockbuster films to groundbreaking TV shows.
Among them, the most influential and widely followed program was World Celebrity Wilderness Survival Challenge.
And that was exactly the show Steve had ended up in.
This global reality survival challenge was a joint project organized by entertainment associations from 50 countries. A total of 500 participants took part.
The rules were simple:
Each team consisted of 9 randomly selected celebrities and one professional survival expert.
The entire show was filmed using the latest wingless drone technology and broadcast live across major online platforms worldwide.
The challenge lasted 99 days. At the end, each team would be evaluated based on survival skills, resources, and overall performance.
The rewards were astronomical.
The winning team would receive not only a massive cash prize but also top-tier entertainment resources, including:
Lead roles in blockbuster films and TV dramas.
A song composed by an award-winning songwriter.
Luxury brand endorsements.
Magazine covers and exclusive interviews.
Even if one didn't win, lasting longer in the competition meant more screen time, which translated to massive career growth.
For many struggling celebrities, this was the perfect opportunity to become famous overnight.
Which explained why so many stars had eagerly signed up despite the dangers.
And as fate would have it, Steve—who had been nothing more than a washed-up idol—had also been chosen.
In his previous life, he had just been terminated by his company. This was his golden ticket for a comeback.
But instead of seizing the opportunity, he had collapsed from heatstroke on the very first day.
And now, he wasn't even the same Steve anymore.
He had completely transmigrated into this body.
"Wait… since I traveled through time…" Steve muttered, suddenly hopeful.
"Where's my system?"
As if in response—
Ding!
System booting…
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