From humble beginnings to the pinnacle of life

With a command from Brother Wang, the journey officially began.

I took a deep breath and slowly pressed down on the accelerator with my right foot.

But just as the car slowly started moving, my right hand began to tremble uncontrollably.

This wasn't fear, but extreme tension, and even more so, a long-suppressed excitement and passion.

In just one week, the words "no man's land" went from being a strange and distant term to being deeply imprinted in my bones.

This was the first time in my life that I had ventured thousands of miles to a forbidden zone, and the first time I had challenged a truly desolate wilderness.

I silently encouraged myself again and again: I must succeed, I absolutely must succeed!

The more determined he was, the more noticeable the trembling of his fingertips became.

Over the years, I've accumulated a lot of resentment because I'm such a nobody.

And today, I can finally venture into this vast wilderness thousands of kilometers away.

He poured out all his repression, grievances, and resentment into this desolate Gobi Desert that no one cared about!

My blood was surging, and my burning emotions almost burst out of my chest.

Today the weather is sunny and cloudless, and the main roads leading out of the city are in good condition.

The only problem was the heavy traffic on the ring road. Our convoy was too big to accelerate or overtake, and we didn't dare to have any bumps or scratches.

Traveling in a convoy like this is the most grueling, requiring you to maintain a high level of concentration the entire time, not daring to be distracted for even a second.

If we have even a minor accident, such as a small bump, it will delay the entire team's schedule and the projects that have been in preparation for a long time.

Su Qing, who was idly scrolling through her phone, suddenly said, "Lin Ye, the promotional video we released yesterday is doing well; it already has over 10,000 likes."

I nodded slightly.

Yesterday, I registered a special account for this no-man's-land crossing and used the wilderness materials provided by A Qiu, along with simple copywriting, to create a short teaser video to mark the start of the journey.

Although I livestreamed the departure ceremony, there was no interaction throughout, and the number of viewers in the livestream room was very small.

Su Qing turned to look at me and said seriously, "While the road conditions are smooth now, you can start broadcasting. I'll set up your phone for you."

I hesitated for a moment: "It's just ordinary roads along the way, nothing special, and there are so few people in the live stream, isn't it a bit unnecessary?"

"Then we must continue to do live streams, interact with the audience, answer their questions, and cultivate a feeling that they are embarking on this journey with us. Only in this way can we build a loyal fanbase."

She's right. The worst thing about doing live streaming is being inconsistent, sometimes working hard and sometimes not.

If we slack off and stop broadcasting because we lack popularity in the early stages, even if we successfully time-travel the entire time, the account still won't take off.

"Okay, whatever you say."

With my permission, Su Qing immediately opened the live stream interface.

After adjusting the angle and fixing the phone to the car mount, with the camera pointing directly at the road conditions and me, I officially began my live stream of the entire wilderness adventure.

I glanced at the live stream out of the corner of my eye. The interface was clean and tidy, with no viewers and the chat area was empty.

Fortunately, the camera footage was clear and smooth, and the picture was stable, so it did not affect the subsequent live broadcast.

I didn't pay much attention and focused on driving.

For a brand new account, starting from scratch is the norm, and I had expected that.

Su Qing idly swung her legs and suddenly suggested, "It's too boring. Let's play some music. Background music will create a better atmosphere and improve the viewing experience."

As she spoke, she leaned forward and reached out, skillfully opening the playlist on the central control screen.

A few seconds later, a carefree and melodious tune slowly filled the entire carriage.

Xu Wei's "Free Like the Wind" slowly began to play.

The song, both melancholic and soothing, perfectly complements the journey of moving forward, striking straight to the heart.

I was inexplicably filled with endless emotions.

This is probably the most touching image of heading to a distant place.

The road beneath our feet is long and winding, the path ahead stretches into the wilderness, and the most fitting folk songs fill our ears.

All worries and resentments seemed to be blown away by the wind, the song, and the road ahead.

Previously, I was trapped in the small city, worn down by life and suppressed by reality, accumulating a bellyful of resentment and helplessness.

At this moment, I have completely broken free from all constraints.

I truly understand what it means to have one's heart set on distant places and not care about the past.

This feeling of complete relaxation and freedom is an ultimate pleasure that nothing can buy.

I don't know how much time had passed, but Su Qing suddenly lowered her voice and gently reminded me:

"Hey, someone's joined the live stream, and someone's asking a question in the chat."

I glanced at the comments and they asked, "Where are we?"

I immediately replied, "We've only been gone for less than an hour. We're still within Jiangzhou territory and haven't left the city yet."

"Some viewers are asking how many people and how many cars we have in total," Su Qing continued, looking at the comments on her phone.

After she finished speaking, she sighed softly and said, "Focus on driving. Don't get distracted if you're not familiar with the road conditions. I'll reply to the comments."

As soon as she finished speaking, her fingertips flew across the screen, and she began to interact enthusiastically with the live stream audience.

"We have a total of six people and three off-road vehicles, all fully equipped and ready to go!"

"The entire process was live-streamed without editing, recording the entire crossing of the no-man's-land in real time. Please follow for more updates!"

"The host is focused on driving and safety is the priority, so it's inconvenient for him to check the comments. I'm just a temporary assistant, so feel free to ask him any questions you may have~"

For the next two hours, Su Qing stayed online, diligently managing the flow and patiently replying to every single comment.

The camera was pointed at the road ahead and at me as I drove the whole time. She never appeared on camera and quietly helped me manage the live stream from the passenger seat.

When the traffic is smooth, I'll occasionally chime in with a couple of words to add to the interaction.

I glanced at the backstage area and saw that the number of viewers in the live stream had slowly increased from zero to more than sixty.

Although it wasn't a huge hit, it was a pretty good start for a brand new, amateur account.

Two hours later, the pre-live broadcast had generated enough buzz, and Su Qing finally turned it off.

She turned to look at me, a sly smile in her eyes: "Guess how many new followers we gained in these two hours of live streaming?"

I casually guessed and replied, "Probably not many. I just checked and there were only sixty-something people online."

Su Qing proudly raised her chin and said, "The number of online users is real-time, and the fans are genuinely new! We gained over a hundred new fans, which is pretty good."

I nodded in satisfaction: "That's good, this starting data far exceeds my expectations."

Su Qing then started planning for the long term: "Once we have more fans, I'll create a dedicated fan group to retain these early loyal fans and maintain them well. Only when the fans are loyal can the account last."

"Okay, you do it. I don't understand any of this either."

She immediately rolled her eyes at me, her tone teasing: "You wish! All you did was drive and show your face the whole time. I did all the live stream comment control, replying to the chat, and planning. You've got it too easy!"

"It's just that the road conditions aren't safe," I explained with a laugh. "Once the road conditions stabilize, I'll take care of all the live stream interaction and control, okay?"

Su Qing's eyes darted around slightly as she stared straight at me, asking in a tone that was both serious and teasing:

"Then let me ask you this: if this account really succeeds, wouldn't I deserve half the credit? Wouldn't I get half the credit?"

She asked with great seriousness, her eyes full of expectation, clearly waiting for my answer.

At this point, the vehicle speed stabilized at around 100 km/h, and the road surface gradually deviated from the smooth suburban roads, beginning to show slight undulations.

The city buildings on both sides of the road completely disappeared, and in front of you was an endless expanse of farmland and rolling low hills, and the view suddenly opened up.