The cave entrance before them was pitch-black, seemingly leading into a bottomless abyss.
Fear of the unknown swept over them.
Team captain Yu Jinche took two steps back.
"Cave exploration is another very popular activity on Greenwood Island! The cave we'll be exploring today has been scouted by professionals and confirmed to be completely safe."
"You can head inside without worrying and experience nature's incredible handiwork."
"Of course, you'll need to put on your equipment first."
"Even though it's summer, the temperature inside the cave is low, so everyone needs to wear long sleeves and trousers. As you go deeper, the cave leads underground, where there's no light. You'll have to rely on your headlamps the entire way."
"The helmets protect your heads from hitting rocks. Gloves and protective gear are essential too-the rocky walls inside are steep, and we don't want you scraping your skin."
As both teams put on their protective gear, Director Niu explained the precautions beside them. "There's no signal inside the cave, so you'll need to communicate through walkie-talkies. If you feel unwell, let the Production Team know right away. You can choose to withdraw at any time."
"Teacher Xie, have you ever tried cave exploration before?"
Wearing her helmet, Liu Woxing could barely contain the excitement in her eyes. "This is my first time."
"I haven't either."
Xie Mi had just zipped up her outdoor jacket. Seeing that Liu Woxing's helmet strap was a little loose, she reached over to adjust it. "It'll fall off in a minute if you wear it like that."
Liu Woxing smiled. "Sorry for the trouble, Teacher Xie."
Hearing their conversation, Qiu Chengye's burly frame jolted. He turned his head mechanically, and the moment he saw their interaction, his eyes widened in horror. He pounded his chest indignantly.
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