American Hunting: Starting with Solitary Life in the Wilderness

Chapter 87 New Variety Show Confirmed

Richard's gaze lingered on Lin Yu'an and Aria for a moment, and he noticed the composure in Lin Yu'an.

He could sense that Mark's recommendation this time was by no means an exaggeration.

Richard cut to the chase without much pleasantries: "Hermann, first of all, I must say that your first live stream on Bilibili a few days ago completely overturned all our expectations!"

"My team specifically studied the data from that live stream. Within five minutes, we gained over two million followers, and within a dozen minutes, we received over one hundred thousand US dollars in donations..."

"This has had a significant impact not only on my business evaluation team, but also on the entire reality TV production industry in North America."

He took a sip of coffee and continued, "This gives us unprecedented confidence in your future performance in Alaska, as well as the show's potential in the Chinese market!"

Lin Yu'an nodded calmly: "Thank you. I also hope to bring more authentic and interesting content to my fans."

"very good."

Richard put down his coffee cup and began to explain his plan.

"Our plan is to provide you and Arya with a fresh start in a very remote town in Alaska—Wiesman."

He explained, “Wiesman is located about 60 miles north of the Arctic Circle, situated along the Dalton Highway, and is a true frontier town.”

"The scenery there is magnificent, but the environment is also extremely harsh, with long and cold winters, which perfectly matches the tone of our program."

"Of course, we will resolve all legal issues."

Richard looked at Lin Yu'an and said, "We know you are not a U.S. citizen. Therefore, we have two options for you to choose from."

"The first option is to use our company's resources and legal team to assist you in initiating the EB-1A immigration process, ultimately helping you obtain legal status."

"The second, and more direct, way is to register all assets, such as land and house ownership, in your wife Arya's name."

“As a U.S. citizen, she has no legal obstacles to purchasing property and settling in the area, while you can legally live and work in the town long-term through family ties.”

Upon hearing this, Aria gripped Lin Yu'an's hand tightly, her eyes filled with reassurance.

Richard's gaze shifted between the two men.

"Therefore, Herman, Aria, this project requires your participation as a family."

"What we need to film is not just one person's survival in the wilderness, but also a family's establishment and growth in the far north."

Arya looked at Lin Yu'an with a blank expression. Lin Yu'an understood that look; it was the look of someone who would obey him in everything.

Richard continued, "Given that Alaska is currently experiencing polar night and extreme cold, our filming schedule will officially begin next April when the weather starts to warm up."

"During this time, you will have ample time to welcome the arrival of your babies and make all the necessary preparations."

He added, "One thing needs to be clarified: our filming in Wiesman was truly immersive documentation. The town has a permanent population of less than forty people."

“They are all real Alaskan frontier residents, including hunters, pilots, police officers, sledders… We hope you can build good relationships with the local communities and become one of them.”

“We will introduce you to a few locals as ‘guides’ in advance to help you adapt to life there as quickly as possible.”

Lin Yu'an listened carefully to each clause. This plan, whether in terms of legal support, integration into daily life, or time planning, demonstrated the other party's great sincerity and professionalism.

He began by asking, "Mr. Prost, I understand and accept this plan."

"But there are some practical issues to consider before we make a final decision. For example, in an area like Wiesman, the initial investment to build a safe and comfortable home would be very large."

Richard nodded approvingly: "You've asked the most crucial question, which is what I'm going to talk about next."

He turned a document summary to Lin Yu'an: "First is your salary. Our evaluation team took into account your popularity in 'Living Alone in the Wilderness' and the amazing commercial value you have shown on Bilibili."

"We've decided to offer you a contract that's far more generous than what's typical for new additions. For the first season, we'll pay you $800,000 after taxes."

He paused for a moment, then said, "However, funding is the biggest issue before you go to Alaska. So, I can give you an advance payment of $500,000."

A $500,000 advance payment!
This number shocked both Lin Yu'an and Ailiya.

This means they will have ample start-up capital to realize all their ideas about "home".

Instead of using the million dollars he had just earned from living alone in the wilderness.

“You can use this money for initial land acquisition and house construction. We have already found several plots of land for sale near the town of Wiesman through our local partners.” He took out his tablet and showed them some pictures and satellite maps.

"For example, this piece of land is about 50 acres in size, adjacent to a tributary of the Koyokuk River. It has both open plains and a dense coniferous forest, and is very rich in water and timber resources. Its listed price is about $95,000."

"And this one, which is a little smaller, about 30 acres, but it is on higher ground, has a wider view, and is closer to the Dalton Highway, making it more convenient to get to. The price is around $70,000."

As Arya gazed at the magnificent images hidden beneath the snow, she couldn't help but think of Montana, her eyes filled with longing.

Richard continued, "As for building a house, in remote areas of Alaska, building a log cabin that can accommodate a family and withstand temperatures as low as minus thirty or forty degrees Celsius is not cheap."

"If you choose a professional construction team to build it, the total cost of a medium-sized, comfortable log cabin could be between $250,000 and $350,000, not including the subsequent interior decoration."

He looked at Lin Yu'an and smiled: "Of course, I believe that with your abilities, you will most likely choose to do most of the construction work yourself."

"Although this will consume a lot of time and energy, it can save a lot of labor costs."

“You can hire specialized teams to handle parts that you can’t do on your own, such as drilling wells, installing septic tank systems, and solar power generation equipment.”

"Including the core materials for building the house, such as wood, high-quality doors and windows, top-grade insulation materials, and metal roofs, the basic costs can probably be controlled within $150,000 to $200,000."

Richard clearly outlined a guide for them on how to spend money.

Land purchase: approximately US$10

Building a house: approximately $20

Transportation: Budget approximately $8.

Reserves of living supplies and equipment: Budget approximately US$7.

"In Alaska, a reliable four-wheel-drive heavy-duty pickup truck and at least one snowmobile are essential."

"This initial reserve, including a high-powered backup generator, a full set of more professional tools, and enough food and other necessities to last for a long time, is very important."

Richard concluded, "So, this $500,000 will perfectly cover all your initial startup expenses, and there will even be a surplus of around $50,000."

Lin Yu'an and Ailiya exchanged a glance, both seeing reassurance in each other's eyes.

Richard's thorough consideration, even including budget planning, undoubtedly demonstrates the professionalism and sincerity of a top producer.

“Thank you very much, Mr. Prost,” Lin Yu’an said sincerely.

"The information and support you provided are extremely important to us, and thank you for your firm decision to choose us!"

Richard smiled and said, “It’s what we should do. We’re investing in you, Lin. We believe the story you create in Alaska will be more exciting than any Hollywood blockbuster.”

"We are willing to clear all obstacles for you so that you can focus on showcasing your talents."

Richard added, "Regarding the filming schedule, we have given you maximum flexibility. Our filming plan is that you will need to cooperate with our crew for about 17 days of follow-up filming each month in Alaska."

"The rest of the time is entirely up to you. Of course, if you shoot any valuable and exciting footage during your personal time, the production team will provide additional bonuses for that footage."

Lin Yu'an listened carefully to each clause. This plan, whether in terms of legal support, integration into daily life, or salary and freedom, demonstrated the other party's great sincerity and professionalism.

This was practically a perfect plan tailor-made for him!

This meeting was not just a business negotiation, but more like a meeting to plan for the future.

Richard and his team practically paved the way for Lin Yu-an to "live below zero"!
He glanced at Arya beside him, and from her encouraging eyes, he knew that they had made the same choice.

Lin Yu'an extended his hand again, his eyes firm: "Mr. Prost, I am very much looking forward to this collaboration."

Richard also stood up, shook his hand firmly again, and smiled with satisfaction.

"Welcome to the team, Herman! I believe you will begin a new chapter in Alaska that is even more legendary than Lake Chilko!"

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(A new dungeon will be launched soon, about ten chapters away. The new dungeon is also similar to the wilderness survival game, but the difference is that it is set in a cold place with more professional equipment and humans.)

(No update today~ Regular updates will resume tomorrow.)
(Thank you for your support!)
(End of this chapter)