Fang Zhao didn't request absolute secrecy for bringing Curly Hair along this time. There were so many people in the program team, so it was impossible to completely keep it a secret. Hiding it would instead make people more suspicious. However, Fang Zhao requested the program team to reduce Curly Hair's presence during the recording process.
Fang Zhao's request was added to the agreement, and the program team readily agreed. In any case, from their point of view, it was just a dog and wasn't the main point. The main point was that the five special guests were about to experience the arduous process of living on an impoverished planet.
Great-grandfather Fang and Great-grandmother Fang watched as the flying transport carrying Fang Zhao and the others left the spaceport with the others who were sending them off. Fang Zhao arranged for people to take care of them and send the two elders back to Yanzhou.
Great-grandfather Fang started recommending this program to others upon returning to Yanzhou. Although there was still some time before production and broadcast, hadn't the officials already started promoting it? Great-grandfather Fang couldn't fall behind!
Elsewhere, after the flying transport left Earth, they switched to another flying transport at the spaceport and headed for their destination.
This wasn't Fang Zhao's first time leaving Earth, but every time he did so, it felt wonderful. Humanity's footsteps were still unceasingly moving forward. After the 100 years of calamity, humans knew how to prepare for a rainy day. Once they stepped out, they could set their sights even further.
Fang Zhao didn't have high hopes that this sort of poverty-alleviation program would be able to bring about any major changes to those impoverished planets, but it was better than nothing. He would first take a look at the situation and help out as much as he could.
"It has already come to this point. Can you at least tell us where we are going this time?" Woo Tianhao said in a huff.
The program team members didn't mind Woo Tianhao's tone. If they were in his shoes, they wouldn't feel good either.
"Director?" A staff member looked at the program team's director.
The director coughed lightly and nodded. "Planet Bu."
As he spoke, he got someone to turn on the projector and introduce Planet Bu's situation.
What kind of place was Planet Bu?
Barren, desolate, and mediocre among the planets waiting to be developed.
Although it wasn't at the bottom of the development sequence, it was still quite far behind. Earlier on, it had actually been ranked ahead of Planet Baiji. It was only when Planet Baiji had taken off due to its energy ore deposits that it had been pushed to the back.
Looking at the map, 70 to 80 percent of the planet's surface was covered by oceans and deserts. In terms of resources and scenery, it was far inferior to Planet Baiji and Planet Wai. Furthermore, compared to other planets that were more suitable for habitation, Planet Bu had many areas with low pressure and low oxygen levels. Many newcomers would develop discomfort similar to altitude sickness. This was also the reason why the production team valued the guest's physique. The contracted guests had all been arranged to go through a physical examination, and only those who met the requirements could come over.
Planet Bu wasn't treated as a planet for immigration. Although its living conditions were a notch worse than Planet Baiji and Planet Wai, it was safe and simple. Places with vile climates were avoided, and there was sufficient free space within the safety zone where the base was located.
But at the same time, because Baiji was ranked at the back, it had not had its turn to develop, and its current conditions were still very tough. It was impossible to go online as one pleased, and the cost of setting up a communications framework was even higher than on planet Baiji. Thus, the program team had said from the start that this would be a recorded broadcast and there would be no live broadcasts.
The five honored guests who watched Planet Bu's introduction and video —
Woo Tianhao, who was ready to show off his skills in a live broadcast of beating monsters and pretending to be a hero: The production team tricked me!
Barbara, who envisioned taking beautiful photos and videos: The production team tricked me!
Mitisy, who had listened to his elders' suggestion to come here for a "vacation" to improve his sleep, stared blankly. My family is screwing me over!
Mentally prepared, Zaro wrote an email to the Leizhou governor: My dad is screwing me over again! Your adorable, smiling, angelic grandson is about to suffer a hellish torture!
Fang Zhao, who didn't have high expectations for the location: The introduction said that the base had a lot of freedom? It should be a good place to walk the dog.
When they finally saw the full picture of Planet Bu, four of the five honored guests were listless. Only Fang Zhao was carefully flipping through the information on Planet Bu.
Every honored guest had brought some supplies to be delivered to Bu Base's garrison. However, they didn't need to personally deliver the supplies as there were professionals in charge of receiving them at the spaceport.
"This spaceport is too small." Zaro gestured with his hand. "It's so small. It's really poor!"
The total number of people isn't even half of what planet Baiji had in the early days. "Mitisy was disappointed but also curious. This was the first time he was truly going on a long journey.
"Are there really no hunting conditions?" Woo Tianhao was still unresigned.
The program team replied with a smile.
"First-timers will roughly need three to seven days to adapt. We have set aside seven days of preparation time for everyone," someone from the program team said.
The person who received them was the base's military officer, Colonel Song Ping. He looked rather young and was a little tanned. His attitude was modest yet somewhat unyielding.
Zaro's nose twitched as he took a sniff when they arrived at the base's airport.
Barbara was absent-mindedly painting her nails. "What did that dog nose of yours smell again?"
"Strange smell …" Zaro reacted. "Who are you scolding!"
Seeing that a quarrel was about to break out, the program team hurriedly diverted their attention. "The base has already prepared rooms for everyone. Everyone, bring your belongings. Don't forget your valuables!"
Nanfeng hurriedly carried Curly Hair and followed beside Fang Zhao. From his point of view, besides Boss, the most valuable thing was Curly Hair. He had to look after Curly Hair well. If Curly Hair got lost, who knew if someone would secretly catch him and eat him up.
After entering the base, Colonel Song Ping gave them an electronic map that marked out the areas where they could move around.
Generally speaking, as long as they followed the base's regulations, there wouldn't be much danger and there would be a lot of freedom. This was also the reason why the program team had chosen Bu Base. If it were any other place, even though the conditions would be better, there would be too many restrictions on their activities and filming wouldn't be as carefree.
Fang Zhao stayed in the rooms that the base had arranged for them. Every special guest had a suite, and their assistants and bodyguards lived close by. This had been discussed between the program team and the base to prevent any mishaps from happening. Nothing could happen to these special guests.
Fang Zhao's side had the fewest people. Nanfeng instructed Zuo Yu and Yan Biao to tidy up the room and install all sorts of facilities that could improve the living conditions. He had heard that the temperature difference between day and night was huge. The base's conditions were limited and might not be able to take care of everything.
As someone who had served on Planet Baiji before, Nanfeng originally didn't fuss over such things. Fang Zhao himself had said that he didn't have high requirements for his living quarters. However, Nanfeng couldn't stand watching the other four special guests busying themselves. Their side can't be lacking either! After all, the base didn't say that they weren't allowed to install these themselves.
On the first day of arriving at Bu Base, many people in the program team weren't used to it. They only felt better after the base sent over breathing masks. There were also some who had strong reactions and were sent for medical treatment. There weren't any major problems, but it would take longer for them to adapt than others. The base's breathing masks were manufactured according to the local environment and were meant to help first-timers get through the adaptation period.
As for the five special guests, breathing masks were also sent over.
Somewhere on the base, Colonel Song Ping, who was in charge of receiving the program team, was called over to report on the situation.
Base Commanding Officer Flemington, who had just returned from outside, loosened his shoulders, sat on a chair, and stretched. He closed his eyes to hide his sleepiness and asked somewhat helplessly, "How are things over there? Have the breathing masks been sent over? "
"They have been sent over. The others are fine, but the five special guests aren't wearing them," Song Ping reported truthfully.
"Oh?" Flemington opened his eyes and looked over with interest. "Tell me about it."
"Former professional athlete Mitisy is still adapting well and didn't have much of a reaction after arriving at the base. However, he went to the sports stadium to play basketball for ten minutes before going back to lie down."
Flemington's lips curled into a smile. "The Mars family's youngster is rather impressive. He has just arrived and hasn't gone through the adaptation period, yet he still dares to exercise vigorously. Continue. "
"Woo Tianhao's degree of adaptation is about the same as Mitisy's, but he said that he wants to challenge his body's limits. He didn't wear a breathing mask and went outside to practice boxing … He is now meditating."
Flemington's smile deepened. "He has some characteristics of Tongzhou's Wu family. What about the others? "
"Zaro's adaptability isn't as good as the first two. He received treatment the moment he entered the base …" Song Ping paused slightly and said with a complicated tone, "His emotions are rather intense. His breathing mask fell to the side and he is cursing his father now."
"Oh my!" Flemington was delighted. "He's in good spirits! Hasn't this fellow's rebellious phase passed yet? Continue. "
"Barbara … Although she isn't used to it either, when we sent over a breathing mask, she rejected it very bluntly."
"Reason?" Flemington asked.
Song Ping opened his mouth and said awkwardly, "Ugly rejection."
Flemington: "… Such a pretentious attitude. You still think the mask doesn't look good? If you don't like it, then forget it. Take back the mask! Oh right, where's Fang Zhao? The main point is him. How is his degree of adaptation? "
Song Ping had a strange expression. "Fang Zhao went out to walk the dog."
Flemington: "???"
This was the first time he had heard of such a situation. He was actually in the mood to walk the dog here? No, the main point was that Fang Zhao even brought the dog along? That dog didn't show any signs of discomfort?
"And then?" Flemington asked.
"I heard from the patrolling soldiers that he was rather happy walking the dog and has no intention of returning for the time being."
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