American Hunting: Starting with Solitary Life in the Wilderness

An invitation to Chapter 140, "Living Alone in the Wilderness: The Frozen Throne"!
After the dog training trip ended, Lin Yu-an's life returned to the huge wooden house that now stood in the forest.

After a busy day, Lin Yu'an carefully washed her face, changed into a clean T-shirt, and then sat down at the makeshift wooden table.

Just as he was resting for a while and preparing to tidy up the cabin, his satellite phone rang—something that was unusual for him.

"Hello, is this Mr. Yu Anlin?" A vibrant male voice with a standard American accent came from the other end of the phone.

"Yes, that's me." Lin Yu'an wiped his hands, somewhat puzzled.

"Great! Lin, it's Mark. How are you, buddy?"

Upon hearing this name, Lin Yu'an's lips curled into a smile. Of course, he remembered Mark Johnson, the producer of the show about living alone in the wilderness.

“Mark, I’m fine. How about you? Still in that steel jungle of New York?” Lin Yu’an leaned against the window, teasingly speaking in a relaxed tone.

"Haha, there's no other way. Someone has to sit in the office for the stories of you tough guys from the wilderness to be seen by the whole world."

Mark laughed heartily, his voice carrying the familiarity of an old friend.

“I’ve seen the first batch of footage from the show about living below zero, and it’s absolutely amazing! Your life in Alaska is even more incredible than I imagined!”

"Honestly, your story with those neighbors has the potential to become the next legend!"

"Thank you, we're just living our own lives."

"By the way, how are you feeling now? I mean, you've been involved in the recording of 'Life Below Zero' for almost half a year now, are you adjusting well?" Mark asked with concern.

"Everything is fine. Thank you for introducing me to Richard."

Looking out the window at the land, Lin Yu'an said, "This is the life I want. The crew members David and Mike are also very professional, and we have a great time working together."

After chatting for a few more minutes about their recent situations, Mark changed the subject and got down to business.

His tone became serious: "Lin, actually, besides sending my greetings, there's something even more important I wanted to say when I called today."

"On behalf of the History channel, I'd like to invite you to participate in a brand new challenge!"

Mark paused, seemingly building up the atmosphere, before saying, word by word, "We're about to launch a special spin-off series of 'Living Alone in the Wilderness'!"

"Wilderness Solitude: The Frozen Throne"

Mark emphasized, "It's not a serious drama, it's a championship battle! We don't accept open auditions, we only accept invitations."

"The most unique rule of this show is that the competition starts in winter! It is expected to officially begin in early November!"

"If anyone can stay on the Labrador coastline for 50 days, all those who successfully persevere will share a prize of $50!"

Five hundred thousand US dollars is a huge temptation for anyone.

But Lin Yu'an was calm at the moment. The money was far less attractive to him than the satisfaction he felt from building his own home in Wiesman.

Mark continued, "We've drawn up a list of six contestants, all of whom are the most beloved figures from previous seasons of 'Living in the Wild'!"

He seemed to be able to guess what Lin Yu'an was thinking, and his tone carried a hint of helplessness.

"Of course, our initial goal was to invite all champions like you."

"But to be honest, we hit a wall. In season seven, Roland said he had proven everything and didn't want to go hungry anymore."

"Jordan in season six said he wanted to spend more time with his family. We respect their choice; they probably don't want to go through that hellish ordeal again."

"Or perhaps the champion wants to maintain the myth he has created forever and is afraid of being broken in the face of new challenges."

"Lin, you are the last champion we contacted! We sincerely hope that you can become the cornerstone of this 'Frozen Throne'."

After listening to Mark's story, Lin Yu'an fell into deep thought, quickly assessing the situation in her mind.

To go or not to go?

His first reaction was to refuse; he no longer needed to risk his life for money or fame.

But the Frozen Throne challenge, like a spark, ignited the never-extinguished flame deep within him.

He longed to compete against top players and to test his limits again in a harsher environment!

But faced with real problems, he carefully assessed the timeframe.

Mark said the game will be released in early November, and the competition will last at least fifty days, which means he will miss the entire month of November and December.

During that period, Alaska was already snowbound, making it the most crucial filming period for "Life Below Zero".

As one of the main characters, it's impossible for him to leave at this time.

Lin Yu'an finally spoke, his voice calm and clear: "Mark, your proposal is very appealing. I like the feeling of confronting nature and competing with masters."

“But my time is a big problem. November and December are the most important filming periods for my show ‘Life Below Zero’. I can’t be in two places at the same time.”

Mark seemed to have anticipated this question, which is why he was invited last, as there were many things that needed to be coordinated.

He immediately offered a solution: "Lin, it's great that you're interested! You don't need to worry about the time at all. Just nod your head, and leave the rest to me!"

His tone was full of confidence: "I will personally communicate with Richard. He is a friend of mine for many years, and it was I who strongly recommended you to him."

“I believe he will understand. We can adjust your shooting schedule and give you this 50-day gap.”

"He'd be willing to give us the green light if it could make this 'battle for the championship' happen!"

With his biggest concern resolved, Lin Yu'an's mind became fully engaged, and he then put forward his core requirements.

“Mark, since this is a championship game, I don’t want to play house with a bunch of noobs.”

Lin Yu'an's tone became more formal: "I don't want any of these six people to only stay for 8 days and then cry and withdraw from the competition because they miss home."

"If everyone is at this level, then it's not a challenge for me, it's an insult! I hope you can understand."

“I understand! I completely understand!” Mark said immediately.

"That's why I need you to join me! I assure you, we'll match you with the strongest opponents!"

Lin Yu'an said a name: "Clay from season eight. I hope you can invite him. I admire his talent."

"He is a top archer, just a bit unlucky. He definitely has the ability to win the championship."

"I hope to have another fair fight with him in the wilderness!"

"Your production team can arrange the rest of the program as you see fit, but I expect you to ensure their average level."

Mark excitedly agreed: "No problem! Lin, your suggestion is fantastic! We'll contact Clay right away!"

In the evening, Mark called again, bringing both good news and bad news.

"Lin, I regret to inform you that Clay declined our invitation." Mark's tone was full of regret.

“We talked to him for a long time, but he said that the experience of the eighth season left him physically and mentally exhausted, and he didn’t want to go through that feeling again, it was too extreme.”

"Moreover, when he heard that you were participating, he took the initiative to invite you to join him, but he refused even more strongly. He said that you are a person with both strength and luck, and he would like to be a teammate rather than an opponent."

Lin Yu'an was somewhat surprised by this, but he could understand Clay's choice.

“However,” Mark changed the subject.

"We've found you another equally formidable opponent, a true female warrior—Season 6 runner-up, Vonnia Thibault, who has accepted the invitation!"

Wonia! This name instantly made Lin Yu'an's eyes light up.

He certainly remembered her, the woman who lived alone for 73 days on the edge of the Arctic Circle, whose resilience and creativity earned her everyone's respect.

Lin Yu'an said succinctly, "Very good. With Vonia involved, this match has enough value."

“That’s fantastic!” Mark’s voice sounded like he had just signed a huge contract.

"So, Lin, the final details: our deployment date is set for November 3rd. This means that as soon as you land, you'll be facing the early winter of Labrador."

"The temperature will drop rapidly, and heavy snow may fall at any time. You will not have any adaptation period and will directly enter the survival mode of 'Frozen Throne'!"

"I'm OK."

"By the way, Lin, this program is still in the confidential stage. I hope you can help us keep it a secret."

"The production cycle for this series may be quite long, unlike the serious drama about living alone in the wilderness which was produced much faster."

"So you need to have a mental expectation regarding the broadcast time. If nothing unexpected happens, the earliest it might air is next May,"

Lin Yu'an was silent for a moment before saying, "I understand, Mark, but I still want to emphasize that there should be no script. This needs to be clearly written into the contract." "Of course, Lin, this spin-off series will absolutely have zero script! Don't worry!"

The two exchanged pleasantries for a while, finalized the details of the collaboration, and then ended the call.

Lin Yu'an accepted Mark's invitation, but he still needed to tell Alia about his decision.

He opened his laptop and expertly connected to the Starlink network provided by the white flat panel antenna on the roof.

He opened the video call app and dialed Arya's number.

The call was connected almost instantly.

Arya's gentle, smiling face immediately appeared on the screen.

Thanks to Starlink's high-speed and stable network, the video was smooth without any lag or stuttering, as if she were sitting right across from me.

Hi, darling.

Arya's voice came through the computer, clear and warm, without any background noise. Her background was the bright afternoon sunlight of Montana.

"Hi." A gentle smile appeared on Lin Yu'an's face.

He picked up his laptop, adjusted the angle, and showed her the complete view of the wooden house bathed in the afterglow of the setting sun.

“Look at our home, it’s growing every day.”

"Wow! It looks amazing! The color of the wood is so beautiful in the sunset."

Arya on the other end of the screen exclaimed in genuine admiration. She brought her face closer to the screen, and the high-definition picture quality allowed her to clearly see the beautiful grain of the wood.

"It is still waiting for its mistress to arrive." Lin Yu'an's sweet words were revealed unintentionally, yet they were incredibly sincere.

Arya's cheeks flushed slightly, and her eyes sparkled with happiness.

"Speaking of which, you'd never guess what I was doing this afternoon! Look!"

She skillfully operated the system and shared her phone screen with Lin Yu'an's computer. Immediately, an extremely professional and exquisite 3D interior design rendering appeared on the screen.

"Hooray~ After communicating with the designer for a long time, we finally finalized the blueprint for our home!"

Lin Yu'an was immediately drawn to it, and his body leaned forward unconsciously.

It was a style he really liked: modern Scandinavian minimalism, which perfectly blended the ruggedness of raw wood with the simplicity of modern design.

"Quickly, start from the first floor and show me around our new home," Lin Yu'an urged, like a child eager to unwrap a gift.

Arya smiled on the other end of the video call, her finger swiping across the phone screen.

"Okay, sir~ Welcome to your kingdom~ First, the first floor, which I designed as a completely open and transparent space."

The living room area occupies the largest area, and the core of the rendering is a huge fireplace built from dark gray natural schist.

The high ceiling, which extends from the ground floor to the second floor, is full of a primal and solid sense of power.

In front of the fireplace is a set of off-white modern fabric sofas and a heavy coffee table made from a single piece of wood.

“I specifically asked the designer to make this fireplace big enough and have a strong presence.”

“I know you love the fireplace; it’s the heart of the home! I imagine how warm it would be on a winter’s night when our whole family gathers around it, the firelight shining on everyone’s faces.”

“I like this design. I’m going to collect the stones myself.” Lin Yu’an looked at the design on the screen and began to think about how to implement it.

“I knew you’d like it,” Arya laughed on the screen, continuing to move the view.

The kitchen is seamlessly connected to the dining room and living room. The kitchen is open-plan and features a large island with a durable black matte slate countertop.

The cabinets feature a simple, handle-less design in a calm, dark gray color, creating a perfect contrast between warm and cool tones against the warm wood walls.

A long, solid wood dining table that can seat more than ten people sits quietly in front of the window, overlooking an endless forest.

“This table is big enough that the whole family can sit down when they come over.” Arya’s voice was full of longing for a lively future.

The master bedroom suite is located on the quietest east side of the first floor. Arya specially designed it with a separate walk-in closet, a spacious bathroom with a separate bathtub and shower.

In the video, Aria earnestly explained, "We also need a private space of our own. After a busy day, I hope you can completely relax here!"

"Look, this bathtub, I chose the extra deep and long one, it's big enough for the two of us."

After she finished speaking, her playful voice came from the speaker. Seeing her winking on the other side of the camera, Lin Yu'an's Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily. He could already imagine the scene.

Arya switched the view upstairs: "Second floor, this will be the children's world in the future."

The two separate bedrooms are neatly arranged, each with a large south-facing window that ensures plenty of sunlight.

The common area on the second floor is a comfortable family room with an L-shaped corner sofa and a huge bookshelf covering an entire wall.

Finally, Arya dragged the view to the top.

That was a small world that temporarily belonged entirely to Lin Yu'an. Half of it was his studio, and the renderings showed professional computer equipment and a huge workbench where he could process videos and study blueprints.

The other half is an incredibly dreamy stargazing platform, with a huge sloping skylight facing the pure northern sky.

Arya's voice became incredibly gentle: "When the aurora erupts, you can hold me in the warmest room, say nothing, and just quietly watch the aurora fill the sky until dawn."

Looking at this design drawing, which is full of ingenuity and love, Lin Yu'an's heart was completely filled with an unprecedented sense of satisfaction and anticipation for the future.

This is no longer a cold design drawing, but a preview of every happy moment in his future life!

“Arya… thank you, it’s even more perfect than I imagined.”

"Fool, this is our home, I just drew it."

"I miss you so much, and I miss the children too." Lin Yu'an looked at her lover's clear face on the screen, making no attempt to hide her longing.

“I imagine you all coming here every day, the children chasing whiskey on the grass, and you preparing dinner for us in the kitchen.”

“We are too, counting down the days until we go to Alaska every day.” Arya’s voice had a slight nasal tone.

"So hurry up and build your home, my hero. We're waiting for you."

"I promise." Lin Yu'an nodded heavily.

This promise is the firmest belief in his heart at this moment!
The two gazed at each other quietly for a moment in the video, their warm silence filled with unspoken love.

Lin Yu'an knew it was time to talk about the important matter.

"Arya".

He cleared his throat, his tone becoming somewhat serious: "There's one more thing I need to tell you."

On the other end of the screen, Arya asked with concern, "What's wrong, darling? Have you run into some trouble?"

"No, it's not a problem."

"This afternoon, I received a call from Mark, the producer of 'Living Alone in the Wilderness'."

“Mark?” Aria clearly remembered the name as well.

"What does he want from you?"

"He invited me to participate in a new show called 'Wilderness Solitary: The Frozen Throne,' which is a 'battle for the championship' featuring legendary contestants from previous seasons."

Lin Yu'an quickly and concisely recounted the program's rules, location, and time to Ailiya.

As he spoke, Arya's brows furrowed slowly.

When she heard that the competition would take place on the Labrador coastline and the launch would take place in the dead of winter in early November, the worry in her eyes almost overflowed the screen.

"Labrador? November?" Arya's voice unconsciously rose a little.

"The winters there are colder than at Lake Chirko! You want to go to a place like that alone for fifty days? No, that's too dangerous!"

Her first reaction was undisguised worry; she wasn't worried about anything else, just his safety.

She had experienced the same torment Lin Yu'an went through when she participated in the competition, spending every day in prayer, and she didn't want to go through it again!

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