HUN Chapter 78: Champion from China!

With Clay choosing to quit on day eighty-seven, only Lin Yu'an's solitary figure remained on the entire "Alone: Grizzly Mountain" competition ground.

But he knew nothing of this, still following his own rhythm, surviving day after day on this frozen land.

Meanwhile, thousands of kilometers away at the Los Angeles production center, sample footage was playing on the massive screen wall.

Executive producer Mark looked at the Chinese young man on the screen who was checking traps in the snow, his face showing a complex yet gratified smile.

"It's over."

He said to Michelle King beside him.

"Yes, Mark, he won."

"He won in a formidable way that none of us ever anticipated."

Mark nodded and picked up the phone on the table.

Before officially going to bring their champion home, there was something more important and meaningful to do.

The call connected to that small apartment far away in Austin.

"Hello, is this Ms. Aliya McKinley? I'm the executive producer of the 'Alone' program, Mark Johnson."

Aliya on the other end of the phone felt her heart tighten suddenly, her breathing becoming rapid, "Yes... yes! Mr. Mark, hello! Is Lin... did something happen to Lin?"

Mark laughed warmly over the phone, "No, Ms. McKinley, please relax. Lin is very well, better than any of us imagined."

"I'm calling to tell you some good news... a huge surprise."

"The last contestant competing with Lin this season, Clay Jenkins, has chosen to quit due to physical reasons."

"So, I'm very honored to inform you that your husband has become the final champion of this season's 'Alone: Grizzly Mountain'! He's won that million-dollar prize!"

"What?" Aliya was stunned, her mind went blank, hardly daring to believe her ears.

"You... you're saying... Lin, he won?" Her voice trembled.

Mark answered affirmatively, "Yes, he won. He not only persisted to the end, but did so in an awe-inspiring way. Everything he's done in this wilderness will be recorded in history!"

After confirming this news, she covered her mouth, trying hard to control the tears in her eyes.

All her worries, longing, and fears turned to nothing at this moment. Her Lin, her hero, he did it!

Mark waited for her emotions to calm down a bit, then continued, "Ms. McKinley, we also have a small plan. In three days, on Lin's ninety-second day of survival, we'll send medical and film crews to bring him home."

"We'd like to invite you to come with us to Chilko Lake and personally deliver this surprise to your husband. Are you willing?"

"I... I'm willing! Of course I'm willing!" Aliya agreed without hesitation, her voice full of excitement and anticipation.

Time came to day ninety-two.

On this day, the weather at Chilko Lake was exceptionally clear, with sunlight shining on the pristine white snow, reflecting dazzling light.

Lin Yu'an, as usual, checked his traps, then sat at the entrance of his shelter, carefully sharpening his multi-tool with a whetstone.

At noon, a familiar helicopter rotor sound came from the horizon.

"Hmm? Another check?" Lin Yu'an looked up at the sky, thinking this was another routine medical visit.

However, as the helicopter got closer, he noticed something was different.

This time, it was a helicopter much larger than any previous one.

The helicopter slowly landed on an open snowy area not far from the camp.

The cabin door opened, and this time significantly more people got out than usual. Besides old acquaintances Michelle, safety supervisor David, and doctor Anderson, there were also two photographers carrying professional cameras and several staff members who looked like assistants.

Lin Yu'an just thought that medical examinations would become more strict and comprehensive in the later stages, so he didn't think much of it and calmly went to meet them.

Doctor Anderson, as usual, gave him a thorough physical examination.

The results showed that his physical condition was still very healthy, with only some weight loss and deficiency in some vitamins.

After the examination, Michelle stepped forward, "Lin, congratulations on persisting to day ninety-two. As usual, we need to conduct a periodic interview with you to talk about your thoughts over these ninety-plus days."

Lin Yu'an nodded and sat down on a wooden stump. The two photographers immediately found the best positions, pointing their cameras at him.

Michelle asked, "First question: looking back over these ninety-plus days, among the ten items of equipment you brought, are there any choices you regret or feel grateful for?"

Lin Yu'an thought for a moment and answered, "I'm very grateful I brought an extra waterproof tarp, which allowed me to make a canoe and have those exploration adventures."

"But if I have regrets, my biggest regret is not choosing a saw. This was a major mistake, and much of my later work was paying for this error."

Michelle continued, "Second question: regarding your survival strategy of investing a lot of energy early on to build a luxurious shelter and even making pottery, looking back now, do you regret it?"

Lin Yu'an smiled and shook his head, "Never regret it. I came here not just for physical survival, but also psychological survival."

"Chinese people have a deep obsession with homes, and so do I. So a sturdy home that I put countless effort into building is my spiritual support and psychological foundation."

"As for making pottery, when my food was temporarily stable, why couldn't I do it? I know some people won't approve, but this is my way of survival, Lin Yu'an's way."

Michelle nodded approvingly, "What would you like to say to those who support you and those who question you?"

Lin Yu'an's gaze became sharp, "To those who support me, wherever you are, I can feel it. You are one of the forces that keep me going, and I'll always remember it in my heart."

"As for those who don't approve of me..." A disdainful curve appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"Get lost. Go support the contestants you think are excellent, and stop showing off in front of me. I completely don't care what those fleas hiding behind keyboards think."

The interview atmosphere tensed slightly due to his harsh response.

Michelle cleared her throat, "So, Lin, final question: given your current condition and resource reserves, how many more days do you think you can persist?"

Lin Yu'an glanced toward his shelter and answered calmly, "My mental state is well-adjusted, no longer as fragile as it was around day forty."

"Food-wise, bear meat and deer meat combined, even the most conservative estimate would be enough for me to eat for over a month."

"So theoretically, as long as I don't run out of food, I can keep persisting."

However, just after he finished saying this, safety supervisor David suddenly stepped forward, his face showing a relieved yet brilliant smile.

He spoke, "Lin, actually... you don't need to persist even one more day."

Lin Yu'an was stunned upon hearing this, looking at him with some confusion.

David's voice became loud and powerful, "Because everyone else has already quit. Lin Yu'an, you are the sole survivor of 'Alone: Grizzly Mountain', this season's champion!"

"Champion?"

Lin Yu'an's eyes instantly filled with incredible shock, staring blankly at these staff members who were smiling at him.

Just then, he felt a warm and familiar hand gently pat his shoulder.

Lin Yu'an's body suddenly stiffened, then he slowly turned his head.

In the sunlight, the figure he had longed for stood gracefully behind him.

Aliya wore a thick down jacket, with her most familiar smile as brilliant as Texas sunshine, her light green eyes filled with tears and endless love.

"Darling, I've come to take you home, my hero."

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