"Director, what do you mean? Are we going against each other?" Deng Lin asked.

"As I said, it's every man for himself but it's up to you."

Now that the director has finished explaining everything, everyone was showing concern expression on their faces. It worried even the senior of the show since it was the first time they actually had to do things on their own. The fact that the purpose of the show is to go on a trip with your partner.

"Then everyone let's go." Lin Qin said.

Everyone became distant from each other except for Huang Ming. Huang Ming was a little hesitant to approach the girl after the director's explanation until...

"Bro Ming, want to go together?"

Huang Ming's face lit up when the girl approached him first and even suggested continuing going together. "Are you sure?"

"The purpose of the program is to go on a trip with your partner, even if the challenge means every man for himself it didn't specifically say if we as a partner need to go separate ways. It could also mean every partner for themselves since the show's purpose is to go in pairs."

Huang Ming thought for a moment and realize what she said made sense, could this be part of the program's challenge to separate them and create a feud between partners?

"Plus, the director said it's up to us. So, basically it's still within our decision if whether we wish to go on our own separate ways."

"Then let's go…" Huang Ming happily agreed for he feared to be separated from the girl.

They both checked the clues of the first mission, it didn't take long for her to figure it out. She sighed as she realized what they'll about to do later. She now realized why the director texted them in their GC (group chat) to prepare things to survive.

"Bro Ming what did you prepare?"

"Since I didn't really know what to prepare, I brought quite a few junks, I mainly prepared food in case they don't feed us."

They went to Huang Ming's van as they check what he has prepared. Like he said he did mainly prepare food. But they were food that was about to go routine within a day since they were all cooked already. He also brought quite a lot of extra clothes which was really unnecessary.

Elizabeth selected the items he needed to bring and put it in his bag, afterward they headed to her van.

"Li Zi what's that?"

"I figured out what the director meant when he said what you need in the mountain." Elizabeth sighed since she didn't expect they'll really be going hiking. "I prepared a tent, sleeping bags, cookware, noodles and can food..."

Whilst she continues to explain to Huang Ming what she brought the other team was still pondering on what to do. Since Yang Zi and Wu Leo were the youngest they decided to stick together instead while the rest went on their own separate ways.

Afterward, the a.s.sistant director handed them each a map of the base camp where they'll be staying. There were two paths for them to take, however one was a 4-hour walk while the other one was an hour. It did not show which one was the shortest path or the hardest path to take.

Since the rest went on there separate ways, they ended up going ahead living Huang Ming and Li Zi behind since Yang Zi and Wu Leo followed the rest after packing.

"Li Zi should we follow them?" Huang Ming said.

"Bro Ming, have you been hiking before?"

"Of course, why?" Huang Ming raised his brow curious as to why the girl suddenly asked him such a question.

"Then be prepared…"

Elizabeth took the lead taking the different path the rest took. It didn't surprise the director nor the writers that she would take that path. It pleased them to know she took the path instead of following the rest.

The path everyone took was the road path, it was an easy path to take since it was flat only some parts are b.u.mp however it was 4 hours walked. While the path she chose was an hour hiking trail however, the trail is very extreme and challenging. If one is not fit enough it can also take at least 2 to 3 hours.

For Huang Ming the path they took was quite challenging, even the cameraman and the staff following them were having a hard time. However, all of them were speechless when they saw the girl carrying a huge bag whilst overcoming the challenging pathway.

"Gosh, Li Zi sure is something else." The cameraman paused and placed the camera on the ground as he catches his breath.

"Man, I can't keep up with her." Cried the a.s.sistant director who was covered in sweat.

The team a.s.signed to shoot the pair was feeling worn out already despite it only has been ten minutes.

After a few minutes, they saw the girl's bag on the ground but she was nowhere to be found.

"Where did she go?" Huang Ming asked.

"What happened?" Mo Ting asked who decided to follow them instead of the other team.

"Li Zi disappeared…" The a.s.sistant director panic.

The color on everyone's faces fade as they thought of the possibility that something happened to the girl, but for Mo Ting who knew who Elizabeth's true ident.i.ty, he felt like the world was about to end.

"You all finally made it…"

A woman's voice spoke coming behind the tree carrying some fruits with her.

"Li Zi, where did you go?" Huang Ming hastily ran to check on her.

"Along the way, I notice some fruit tree, so I went to get some fruit for everyone..." Elizabeth showed them the fruits she has collected.

"Did you climb the tree?"

She nodded her head as she handed Huang Ming an apple, she then went to share it with everyone else.

Mo Ting and the main writer expected this would happened so they secretly insult camera all over the area in case they won't be able to catch up with her.

After a quick rest, they went ahead and continue to the top. While the staff pushed through the top, they were curious how the other team were doing.

At the same time, the other teams were smooth sailing as they head to the top. However, Wu Leo realized already they have taken the long path but it was already too late for them to go back when he explained everything to Yang Zi. Since they were quite young and energetic than the rest, they were able to overturn the seniors who went ahead earlier.

After an hour, they finally reached the top. They ended up at a nearby cottage by the stream, the water was fresh and clean as it runs down.

Everyone took a deep breath as they finally reached the top, they did not expect they'll make it in such a short time. What's worst, most of their things were being carried by the girl who was already carrying a large bag.

"Li Zi, Huang Ming both of you can rest for now. I'm sure I'll be a few hours more before the rest arrived." Mo Ting said as he left the two to rest to discuss with the crew.