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“At this time, shouldn’t we be helping each other?” Ron’s mind raced quickly, and he immediately thought of something. Swallowing hard, he said to Su Ge, “Now, there are twenty people on the same planet. This planet is unfamiliar to each of us. You should know what can happen in an unfamiliar environment.” 

Although Ron and Li Ya were not on the same team, it was clear that they knew each other well. They spoke and acted with remarkable synchrony. Just as Ron finished speaking, Li Ya chimed in and seamlessly continued his line of thought.

“Before you joined this program, you must have known its rules. On this desolate planet, unless you willingly call for help, the production team won’t send anyone to rescue you. But once you do call for help, it’s equivalent to quitting the program. You’re representing Earth in this program. Although Earth hasn’t disclosed the purpose of participating in this program to anyone, I think we all understand.” 

“If you get eliminated, how will you explain it to your home planet?” Li Ya asked earnestly, watching Su Ge’s reaction. He saw her bright smile slowly fade and her eyebrows raise slightly. He exchanged a glance with Ron.

Ron immediately understood. He felt they were on the right track and must have touched a nerve in Su Ge. So, they decided to redouble their efforts. 

Meanwhile, Rong Shi, standing to the side, glanced at the expressions of the two and then at Su Ge, who had straightened up. She brought her hands from behind to the front and tapped one palm gently with a twig. Then she stepped back a few paces, clearly distancing herself from them.

Although Rong Shi didn’t understand much about the Earth woman in front of him, he could tell from her behavior yesterday that Su Ge wouldn’t be easily intimidated. Maybe…

Well, despite never having been on a battlefield, his years of military training and sharp survival instincts led him to make a decision immediately.

“Of course, I know you’re capable, but on such a strange planet, who knows what might happen? What if an unknown danger appears? What if you don’t have a friend by your side? Aren’t we, the twenty people on this unfamiliar planet, like family? Like the best of friends? Haven’t we agreed to help each other out?” Ron quickly added to Li Ya’s words.

His emotions were deep, filled with empathy and logic. He was even touched by his own words: “We’ve only just started the broadcast, and you’re already making such moves. Don’t you realize this hurts everyone’s feelings? Earth is still very unfamiliar to everyone. Now is the time to win everyone’s favor. If you don’t actively help now, will you get another chance in the future?”

“So, you need to think about yourself. You should help everyone more so you can better survive on this planet and fulfill the mission your home planet has given you!”

A faint, cold smile gradually curled at the corner of Su Ge’s lips. The tapping of the twig in her hand, which had been quick, slowed down. Although Li Ya and Ron were deeply engaged in their heartfelt words, their sincerity was shattered by her cold snort.

“My parents taught me from childhood that if you need to ask for help, you should do so with humility. You can’t covet what others have and still be unwilling to lower yourself… Yet, you want to use high-sounding words to manipulate people into obeying your will and to kneel down to hand you what you want…”

Su Ge’s voice was cold and clear, her speech slow and deliberate, almost every word was pronounced with a pause. Although her tone didn’t carry any particular emotion, it still made it clear that she was displeased. 

As she spoke, the twig in her right hand tapped rhythmically on the palm of her left hand. And just as she reached her point, the twig suddenly made a crisp sound as it snapped in her left hand’s palm. 

Shortly after, They saw a brilliant and mocking smile blossom on her face as she smirked at Ron and Li Ya, “Well then, you two, good luck!!”

With that, she didn’t even spare a second glance at the few of them. She turn away mercilessly and walking towards her camp. 

Ron and Li Ya stood there dumbfounded, Zigmadar and Sela too, even Rong Shi, who had already anticipated this outcome, stood there in a daze. Then Rong Shi couldn’t help but smile and glanced at Ron and Li Ya.

Ron and Li Ya also felt Rong Shi’s gaze and muttered to themselves, “This Earthling is so stubborn…”

Rong Shi didn’t deny it. He nodded with a smile, flicked a speck of dust off his sleeve, and said to the two, “Well then, good luck to you both!”

With that, Rong Shi didn’t linger and briskly walked away toward Su Ge.

And Zigmadar, who had been standing there in a daze, suddenly jumped up and shouted, “Su Ge, I’m strong! Neptunians might not be good at everything, but we’re born strongmen, definitely stronger than you! Need any heavy lifting? Just give me a signal and I’ll handle it!”

Su Ge didn’t even turn around or pause. She simply raised her hand to wave in Zigmadar’s direction. Zigmadar immediately ran after her and was grinning like a fool. After running a few steps, he stopped, turned back to Ron and Li Ya, and shouted loudly.

“Well then, good luck to you both!”

If Ron and Li Ya were stunned by Su Ge’s actions just now and confused by Rong Shi’s leaving, then they were absolutely infuriated by Zigmadar’s sudden betrayal. 

They immediately grabbed the remaining Sela, “What about the pride of these advanced planetary beings! We’re supposed to be proud! But right now each and every one of them is following that Earthling, how do they view their own identity?”

Sela pulled his hand back, his expression neutral as he looked at the two. “I think completing the mission is more important…” he said. Then he jumped up and ran after them, “Well then, good luck to you both!”

Ron , Li Ya: … ( ˶°ㅁ°)!!