After Being Blackened All Over the Internet, I Ruled the Military Variety Shows-Chapter 76: Can’t I Take It Home to Raise?

"No rest!" Qi Chen waved his hand without hesitation, "Mr. Li, please immediately, right now, send someone to lead us into the jungle. I want to see the cub, uh, the panda cub, as soon as possible. I’m very worried about its health."

Li Shuo thought that it seemed he had gained yet another expert viewer in his survival live stream. He was about to say that the cub in the live stream could eat, sleep, and cling to our guests and didn’t seem unhealthy at all, but when he saw Professor Qi’s serious expression in front of him, he silently swallowed his words.

Instead, he reminded, "Professor Qi, my transportation can only take you to the outskirts of the jungle, just a few kilometers, further inside the car can’t go, and you’ll have to walk from there. Although this jungle isn’t highly dangerous, I can’t guarantee safety; I wonder if your group can handle it?"

"When we were tracking giant pandas in the jungle, the conditions were much harsher than this." Qi Chen said, pointing at the screen of the live stream room beside him. "Don’t worry about us, Director Li."

Having heard this, Li Shuo knew he couldn’t persuade them otherwise, so he simply called someone over and prepared the program group’s backup dry food, water, tents, sleeping bags, and other supplies, "Wish you all a safe trip."

Qi Chen looked at the well-prepared array of supplies in front of him, and his usually stern expression softened ever so slightly, "Thanks for your thoughtfulness, Director Li."

They had come in a hurry, almost setting off immediately upon confirming they had discovered a wild panda cub. They didn’t have time to prepare much and were ready to brave the wilderness just like the guests. These supplies were indeed a godsend.

Before Li Shuo could wave it off and say it was nothing, Qi Chen took the lead, and the group swiftly climbed into the trailer of the tractor that had just driven up, "Driver, let’s go!"

He only had time to wave at the departing tractor and then sighed after lowering his hand.

Seeing how Professor Qi was so concerned about the cub, it seemed his wish to personally touch the panda cub might not come true!

The group trekking through the jungle wasn’t aware that someone was already following their route, heading toward the panda cub, having had a simple breakfast at dawn, led by Xu Zhao, they continued their journey to the destination.

Jiang Xiyu gradually lagged behind as they walked.

She first glanced at Yu Hui, who was walking a few steps ahead, and felt a sense of grievance for no reason.

Previously, he would instinctively match his pace to hers, but it seemed ever since rejoining Xu Zhao’s team, Yu Hui had noticeably treated her more coldly.

The key issue was she had no idea what she had done wrong!

She watched intently, but Yu Hui never turned back to see her falling behind, so Jiang Xiyu bit her lip, looking towards Jiang Lingxi, who was further ahead.

Ever since accidentally finding the panda cub, the accompanying photographers’ lenses favored Jiang Lingxi. With all the interaction with the panda cub on camera, Jiang Lingxi was truly basking in the limelight.

She watched angrily on the side.

It’s just a panda cub. She’s really stretching herself to engage the audience!

If she was in her place...

Jiang Lingxi grabbed the little one’s scruff and pulled it off her arm, watching it still trying to climb up, so she directly placed it on her shoulder, warning before letting go, "Hold tight, it’ll hurt if you fall."

Qi Chen, sitting in the tractor, held a tablet and saw this scene, frowning deeply.

He was grateful to this girl named Jiang Lingxi for saving the cub from the snake’s stomach, but her care seemed too negligent and careless.

Didn’t she know how precious a wild panda cub is at this stage?

Jiang Lingxi indeed didn’t know.

Xu Zhao hadn’t mentioned it either.

He assumed it was common knowledge everyone knew, Jiang Lingxi included.

As for the slightly careless care, as long as the little fellow remained lively, it seemed fine to him.

Thus, this beautiful misconception was born.

The little fellow was initially obedient, lying still on Jiang Lingxi’s shoulder, but feeling the steady and secure shoulder even while walking, it started fidgeting.

Jiang Lingxi retrieved a lock of her hair from the cub’s paw, lightly patting its restless paw, and glanced backward.

She met Jiang Xiyu’s gaze perfectly.

That look—she hadn’t seen it in years.

Not since she ascended over her brothers as the Imperial Princess, very few dared to look at her like that.

Afterwards, no one dared, not even the Emperor, who bore some unintentional fear when looking at her.

She felt a bit nostalgic thinking about it.

Jiang Xiyu, do you want to risk it all?

Jiang Xiyu quickly ducked her head, instinctively avoiding Jiang Lingxi’s amused and seemingly all-knowing gaze.

Only after doing this did she realize she was fortunate no one was beside or behind her, otherwise she’d have no chance to hide her discomposure.

Looking at Jiang Lingxi, who had turned back, Jiang Xiyu bit hard on her lip, more determined in her thoughts.

By mid-morning, Jiang Lingxi set the little one down.

Though the small cub appeared little, it was quite solidly built, making carrying it for long tiring.

Initially worried the cub might wander off on its own or simply laze until carried, everyone relaxed seeing it remain by Jiang Lingxi’s feet.

Jiang Kaiyuan watched enviously, "Xixi, it seems the cub is really attached to you. What’ll happen after the program ends, and you’re separated?"

"Separated?" Jiang Lingxi frowned, looking at Jiang Kaiyuan, "Why would we be separated?"

Can’t she take it home?

She could provide it with food and drink, though her place was a bit cramped.

Even though she couldn’t afford a big yard yet, she’s confident one day she will.

Just that confident.

When she eventually could have a big yard, raising the grown cub would be simple.

Jiang Kaiyuan was stunned by Jiang Lingxi’s matter-of-fact expression and tone.

"Not, not separated? Xixi, are you planning to leave showbiz to become a panda keeper for the cub?"

Just how long had it been, yet the bond had already grown this deep?

"I want to..."

Before "take it home and raise it" could leave her lips, Xu Zhao suddenly called, "Jiang Lingxi!"

Linking it to her earlier lack of knowledge on protected animals, Xu Zhao sensed something wrong in the dialogue from behind and spoke up decisively.

The chat was interrupted, Jiang Lingxi glanced at the turned-back Xu Zhao, raising her eyebrows in question.

"Ahem, later you should come and join me hunting."

And take the opportunity to properly explain why pandas can’t be domesticated.

Despite Xu Zhao’s timely interruption, the live stream audience was never short of hotshots.

With just a few exchanged words, someone boldly speculated what Jiang Lingxi meant.

—"I bet Jiang Lingxi intended to say, ’I want to take it home and raise it’!"

—"If she actually takes it home, I’ll declare Jiang Lingxi the most admirable person I’ve known."

After all, no one in the country has achieved this, not even if they’re as rich as a nation.

Qi Chen: "..."

Could that girl really be thinking that?

How dare she?