"If you can't even open a coconut, what else can you do?"
Chris, standing nearby, smirked. "You can't blame him for that. After all, my junior brother has the nickname of 'the second most useless person in the entertainment industry.' It's normal that he can't open a coconut."
"Who's number one?" Bai Xiaolu asked curiously. As a newcomer in the industry, she wasn't familiar with these kinds of gossips. Her personality was straightforward, so she asked without hesitation.
Everyone fell silent for a moment. Is this girl blunt or just clueless?
However, Bai Xiaolu was well-liked. Not many actresses could smile so freely, showing their teeth without reservation.
On top of that, she was beautiful, cheerful, and had a naturally straightforward personality, which had earned her a strong fanbase. Many believed she would become a big star as soon as she debuted.
Had she not joined this survival program, she would have had four dramas airing this year and countless variety show invitations. Her schedule would have been packed.
Bai Xiaolu could ask such a question, but others were more hesitant. They were just as curious, but bringing it up might offend people.
Chen Chichi, who was quite familiar with that person—since they were both in the comedian circle—laughed without hesitation. "The number one waste? It's an egg."
Everyone immediately understood.
"Ohhh, I get it now!" Bai Xiaolu exclaimed in realization.
That particular person was not very well-liked.
Then someone else spoke up. "So where does Brother Steve rank?"
As soon as those words left his mouth, everyone turned their heads toward the speaker, looking at him as if he had just said the dumbest thing in the world.
Is this guy serious? Does he have no filter?
It was Pengpeng who had spoken, and the moment he realized his mistake, he panicked.
"No, that's not what I meant! I'm not saying Brother Steve is useless, I just—"
People groaned inwardly. Pengpeng was only making things worse.
Although he was more popular than Steve, and Steve was relatively unknown, his words sounded disrespectful.
If Pengpeng and Steve had been close friends, it might have been a playful joke. But since they barely knew each other, the way it came out was inappropriate.
Chen Chichi, always good at lightening the mood, quickly stepped in to smooth things over.
"Steve doesn't belong in the ranking of 'wastes.'" He laughed. "After all, we are the real losers here. Steve is just unlucky. He got seasick, was exposed to the sun, and then got heatstroke from working too hard."
His words not only helped Pengpeng out of trouble but also cleared Steve's name.
The truth was, Chen Chichi actually had a soft spot for Steve. Steve's presence made him feel a little less useless.
Chen Chichi had built his career playing up a "useless" persona in variety shows, cracking jokes and exaggerating his incompetence to entertain people. But here, on this survival show, things were different.
This wasn't just about entertaining viewers; it was about survival. If someone became a burden, they would be criticized.
Before joining, Chen Chichi had worried about how people would react to his performance. His career had hit a bottleneck, and he needed this show to gain exposure.
He had braced himself for criticism.
Then he met Steve.
In comparison, Steve seemed even more useless. It was a pleasant surprise.
So, unlike Kevin—who openly looked down on Steve—Chen Chichi didn't mind him. Steve, in a way, had become his unintentional shield.
Live Broadcast Reactions
As soon as Pengpeng spoke, the number of comments in the live chat exploded.
"Hahaha, Pengpeng is so straightforward. He really says whatever comes to mind."
"Straightforward? More like completely lacking emotional intelligence! Just because Steve is a nobody, he thinks it's okay to mock him? Haha."
"Come on, let's be real. Steve should be grateful Pengpeng even mentioned his name. It gives him exposure!"
"Please don't bring bad luck to Pengpeng. He didn't mean it that way!"
"Actually, Chen Chichi made a good point. Steve was just unlucky. He worked really hard, diving for food and pushing himself too much. That's why he collapsed. It's unfair how they're treating him."
"Has everyone forgotten about Steve? They're enjoying coconuts while he's lying on the beach, exhausted."
"Yeah, it's kind of messed up. He did so much for the team, and now he's being ignored."
"Are they really unaware of his condition? Or are they just choosing not to care?"
Back on the Island
Meanwhile, Sister Bird had already cracked open a coconut and handed it to Kevin.
"Brother Kevin, you worked the hardest. You should drink first."
Kevin waved his hand. "No, you girls drink first. I can wait."
Kevin was known for his straightforward, tough-guy personality. Some might call it old-fashioned, but he genuinely believed women needed to be taken care of.
However, not everyone appreciated this kind of mindset. Especially among younger audiences, attitudes had changed.
After some back-and-forth, the coconut was eventually given to the girls first.
Since they had just arrived on the island and hadn't found a stable fresh water source, coconuts were their only option.
Although there were many coconuts around, they couldn't afford to waste them. If they didn't find a freshwater source soon, these coconuts would become their lifeline.
There were nine people in total, and they decided that every two people would share a coconut.
Sister Bird and Kevin shared one.
Among the five women, one stood out the most—Jarvis, known as the "fox" of the entertainment industry.
Not only was she a top-tier actress, but she was also rumored to be starting her own entertainment company. Her ambition was to move beyond being just an actress and become part of the industry's elite.
With her stunning looks and business acumen, her status was unquestionable.
In the group, only Kevin could match her in terms of seniority.
That said, while Kevin had been in the industry for a long time, his fame had never reached the same heights.
Among the other three female celebrities, one was Bai Xiaolu, the newcomer.
The other two were also well-known.
One was Gu Li Nana, known as one of the "Three Beauties of the Western Regions." Her beauty was legendary in an industry filled with gorgeous people.
The last was Zhang Xiaoai, a rising star who had gained fame from a hit web drama. Her bold and energetic personality had won her many fans.
Sister Bird had opened five coconuts. She shared one with Kevin, while the other four women split two coconuts between them.
Chris and Chen Chichi each drank one, leaving only Pengpeng holding a coconut by himself.
Perhaps feeling guilty for what he had said earlier, Pengpeng stood up, holding the coconut.
"I… I'll give this to Brother Steve first. I'll share one with him."
With that, he ran off to find Steve, hoping to make things right.
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