American Hunting: Starting with Solitary Life in the Wilderness

Chapter 80 Returning to the Civilized World
The moment he saw Arya, all his composure, fortitude, and calmness crumbled.

He suddenly stood up, opened his arms, and hugged Arya tightly, breathing in her familiar and comforting scent.

Arya hugged him back tightly.

Both of them had slightly red eyes, but surprisingly, they didn't shed any tears.

All the longing, all the hardships, all the victories, at this moment, have all turned into this silent embrace.

Michelle King and the rest of the staff smiled and watched this heartwarming scene quietly without making a sound.

They faithfully captured the most heartwarming and fulfilling ending in the history of "Living Alone in the Wilderness" with their cameras.

After calming down a bit, Lin Yu'an began to sort out his belongings on this land.

This is not just about packing your bags; it's more like a farewell ceremony to the arduous ninety-two days of survival.

He folded the soft deerskin and the stiff bearskin together.

He put on the hunter's hat he had made for himself, and then placed the other hat he had made for Arya on her head.

The fishing rod made of Pacific yew wood, the homemade chainsaw chain saw, several rough but practical earthenware pots, and the bark map covered with various markings...

There were also fired ceramic bricks, a pair of deer antlers, and handmade tableware. He selected a little of each item and packed them up as precious souvenirs.

“Lin, do you need us to help pack this bear meat?” Michelle King asked kindly.

Lin Yu'an remained silent for a moment, then slowly shook his head.

He walked to the bear carcass and picked out the best pieces of fresh meat that had already been cut up, as well as some of the smoked jerky, weighing about ten kilograms, and wrapped them in a waterproof tarpaulin.

"This is enough for me to take back and share with my family. As for the rest..."

He looked up at the forest where the little foxes often roamed, a complex emotion in his eyes.

"On this land, it's not just humans who are lonely. They are intelligent and work hard to learn how to survive. This winter is just as difficult for them."

"I'm leaving now. Leave all the remaining bear meat here."

"Hopefully, the little guy will find this gift. Hopefully, this food will help him get through this harsh winter."

He moved large quantities of bear meat and bear fat to a pile of stones near his sanctuary.

This was an unexpected yet perfectly logical decision: to forgo the vast amount of food readily available and instead give it back to the land.

This gesture earned Lin Yu-an even greater respect from all the staff present.

When Lin Yu-an had packed up all the "spoils" he decided to take and loaded them onto the helicopter, the production crew began the cleanup work.

They dismantled the stone house and restored the place to its original state as much as possible.

“Alright, Lin, Arya, it’s time to go home,” Michelle said with a smile.

Lin Yu'an took one last deep look at the land he had fought and conquered, then took Aria's hand and boarded the huge Bell helicopter.

As the helicopter roared to life again, it slowly ascended into the air, and the magnificent snow-capped mountains and dark green forests along the shores of Lake Chirko grew smaller and smaller in view.

The entire wilderness returned to silence, as if no one had ever been there. After a long while, a small, fiery red fox stealthily emerged from the bushes.

It sniffed carefully at the old site of Lin Yu-an's shelter and finally found the pile of bear meat and fat.

Its eyes were filled with unreadable emotions. Like a puppy, it sat crouched beside the pile of bear meat, looking up in the direction the helicopter had disappeared.
The helicopter Lin Yu'an was on did not fly directly to a major city.

Instead, they were first taken to Williams Lake Airport, a small airport located inland in British Columbia.

Here, in accordance with Canadian regulations, Lin Yu-an handed over the bear and deer hides to the relevant personnel for tanning treatment to comply with local laws.

Afterwards, he and Aria said goodbye to most of the film crew and boarded a passenger plane bound for Seattle.

In the VIP lounge at Williams Lake Airport, director Mark Johnson met with them in person.

He hugged Lin Yu'an tightly and solemnly handed him a pre-prepared check.

Mark said, "Lin, this is your honor! One million dollars! After taxes. We've taken care of all the taxes; you deserve it."

"You also need to consider that variety show recommendation as soon as possible. They will help you with the follow-up matters."

Lin Yu'an accepted the check, which felt both light and heavy, and was filled with mixed emotions.

"No problem, Mark, I'll give you a clear answer soon."

"If nothing unexpected happens, I will probably participate in this program, but there are still many things I need to learn."

After exchanging pleasantries for a while, Mark boarded the show's private jet and returned to Los Angeles.

Lin Yu-an's plane soon took off from Williams Lake Airport, flew south, and finally landed at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in Washington state, USA.

Seattle is one of the closest major U.S. medical centers to Lake Chilco.

According to the program's regulations and the principle of being responsible for the health of the contestants, all contestants must undergo a two-day comprehensive physical examination at the local hospital after leaving the wilderness.

Lin Yu-an's examination results showed that although he had lost nearly 10 kilograms, all of his physiological indicators were very healthy.

His body fat percentage is very low, and you can clearly see the outline of his muscles; his muscle mass is even higher than before the competition.

The doctor attributed all of this to his long-term intake of high-protein natural foods and his continuous high-intensity labor in the wilderness.

But Lin Yu'an knew in his heart that the improvement in his muscle mass must have been due to the Golden Finger Space.

The time has come to the ninety-fifth day.

After confirming that he was in good health, Lin Yu-an finally embarked on the final leg of his journey home.

A commercial flight that took off from Seattle landed smoothly at Austin-Bergster International Airport in Texas after several hours of flight.

A black taxi, carrying them and the luggage they brought back from the wilderness, drove through familiar streets and finally stopped in front of their cozy little apartment building.

Opening the door, looking at the familiar interior and the city lights outside the window, Lin Yu'an felt as if she had been transported to another world.

Lin Yu'an put away his luggage, then hugged Alia tightly from behind again.

(End of this chapter)