After Reborn, I Became the Bigshots’ Beloved
Chapter 425: K.A Club, Have You Heard of It?

Chapter 425: Chapter 425: K.A Club, Have You Heard of It?

After the electronic parrot finished speaking, everyone present instinctively held their breath and turned their gaze toward the direction of the packages.

However, at first glance, all of them couldn’t help but widen their eyes—

Now they understood why the contents of the packages were said to vary so much in quantity and type.

The pile of black packages came in various sizes. Some were as large as a grand piano, clearly packed with numerous items. Others were as small as a backpack, the disparity glaringly obvious.

The large packages were self-explanatory; even if the contents turned out not to be useful, at least there would be plenty of them.

But the smaller ones—no matter how crammed they might be, how many things could they realistically hold?

Forget about essentials like sleeping bags or tents. Even if they were filled with food, it wouldn’t be enough for one person to last ten days.

In that instant, nearly everyone present was silently calculating in their heads.

In society, factors like identity, career, wealth, and status earned people respect and admiration. But on this deserted island, such things were utterly useless.

Here, the only things that gave you a voice were your physical strength, your abilities, and the supplies you possessed.

According to what the parrot had just said, everyone could only take one package.

All of their personal luggage had been left outside the gathering hall. Aside from the clothes and watches on their bodies, they had nothing.

So, the supplies they would have to rely on for the next ten days would entirely depend on the package they acquired shortly.

First, they needed it for their own survival. Second, if they wanted to negotiate cooperation with others later, having more supplies in hand would certainly give them leverage.

Therefore, whether for personal survival or strategic advantage, it was imperative to grab the package with the most supplies.

But the problem was, everyone was likely thinking the same thing, and no one wanted to end up with the smallest package.

So how should they split up the packages? And in what order should they be chosen?

For a moment, the gathering was filled with silent scheming. Some people subtly glanced at others with their peripheral vision, but no one was willing to be the first to speak up.

It was at this moment that An Xianni, the person who earlier proclaimed, "Where are they expecting us to sleep?" stepped forward.

"So, what you’re saying is, these packages are for us to distribute ourselves, right?"

Seeing that there were no houses, let alone beds, on the island, An Xianni, who grew up pampered in the An Family, was on the verge of losing it.

If the package assigned to her didn’t even contain a tent, was she, the prestigious heiress of the An Family, expected to sleep on the ground?

No way. She had to be the first to choose a package!

An Xianni immediately said, "Everyone should be familiar with San’an Dairy, right? Let me introduce myself—I’m An Xianni, and my grandfather is An Mingyuan, the chairman of the San’an Group."

"When he heard I was participating in this Qingmang TV show, my grandfather sponsored the program with two million."

"The items in these packages were definitely purchased with that sponsorship. So, by any measure, I think it’s only fair I get the first pick. The rest of you can figure out how to split the remainder."

An Xianni spoke boldly, sure of her logic, but to her surprise, the moment she finished speaking, someone immediately refuted her.

"Why should your family’s sponsorship entitle you to the first pick?" The speaker was none other than Meng Yan, the one who earlier remarked the game was exhilarating, his expression now filled with discontent.

"We’re already on a deserted island. Who cares about your family’s background? Unless your grandfather steps up and says all the items were purchased solely for you, are you going to hoard all the supplies yourself?"

"Otherwise, since these are for all of us, there should be a fairer way to distribute them."

Meng Yan’s words were immediately met with agreement from the others. "Exactly!" "That’s right!" "Why should we agree to that?"

An Xianni wanted to argue further but was left speechless when nobody sided with her—not even Shi Yuwei, her usual companion. With no other choice, she grudgingly swallowed her indignation.

"A fairer distribution method..." The timid Huang Yiyi hesitantly suggested, "How about drawing lots to decide who gets to pick first?"

Under normal circumstances, drawing lots or choosing randomly would indeed be the fairest approach. However, they were on a deserted island now.

Where could they even find materials to draw lots? No one had paper or pens on hand, so this idea was quickly dismissed.

Next, someone proposed, "Since we were all invited here based on rankings, why not just choose packages according to our rankings? That way, no one should have any complaints."

By logic, deciding based on rankings seemed reasonable enough.

But anyone ranked lower certainly wouldn’t agree to such a tactic proposed by the higher-ranked individuals.

——Why should those with slightly worse rankings also be at a disadvantage in receiving items?

At this point, a towering, burly guy expressed his dissatisfaction. "Surviving on a deserted island and hunting for treasure—are we supposed to rely on our rankings for that? Does being top-ranked make you inherently better?"

"If a selection order is necessary, the only fair method is to base it on abilities. Whoever has the most skills beyond academics should pick first."

"Those with any advantages or expertise can raise their hands for a vote. The order of votes will decide who picks. If someone doesn’t have any particular talents, then we can default to rankings. I have no problem with that."

The guy’s suggestion left many exchanging looks, as no one immediately objected this time.

Indeed, on this island, finding treasure wasn’t a contest of academic scores. Academic ability was practically worthless here.

If anyone present had skills that could aid the mission, they genuinely deserved to pick first. For the rest, rankings could suffice.

"Then I’ll go first," the burly guy continued. "My name is Hu Yuxiang. As you can tell, I’m the tallest and strongest here."

"I have great physical strength. I can help everyone set up tents, carry supplies, and ensure your safety. If you think I’m useful, vote for me. If you vote for me, I’ll help you in return."

After Hu Yuxiang’s speech, the group exchanged glances before seven or eight weaker-looking girls raised their hands.

Next, another boy shyly raised his hand and introduced himself, "Hi, everyone. I’m Lin Ziran."

"My family is from a fishing village by the sea, so I’ve been catching fish since I was a child. If we run out of food, I can catch fish to supplement our meals."

Although MR.S claimed to have prepared enough food for everyone for ten days, no one could be sure whether that meant enough to feel full or just enough to stave off starvation.

Practically speaking, being able to provide food for the group was indeed a useful skill. Thus, around ten people raised their hands for Lin Ziran.

Seeing this, Shi Yuwei immediately chimed in humbly, "Since we’re talking about fish, I’d like to mention a little-known talent of mine: I’ve been able to summon animals since I was a child."

"Whether it’s creatures in the air, on land, or underwater, they’ll come to me when I call."

Shi Yuwei spoke confidently, "In other words, I don’t even need to go into the water to catch fish. I can summon them to come to me. And if there are rabbits in the forest, they could also serve as food with my help."

Her words left everyone in shock.

——What was she talking about?

She could summon animals of any kind, and they’d come to her on command? How was that even possible?

Neither the group on the island nor the audience watching the broadcast believed her. Only Lu Sheng coldly cast a glance at Shi Yuwei, understanding why she made such a claim.

Shi Yuwei was a Fox Demon, and Fox Demons did indeed possess the ability to control animals.

It was surprising that as a supernatural being, Shi Yuwei didn’t choose to hide her unique abilities but instead flaunted them as a point of pride.

Did she not consider that You Yi might be watching the broadcast and notice her unusual traits?

"Yuwei, you have such an ability?" An Xianni asked in astonishment. "You never mentioned this before."

"I simply prefer to keep a low profile," Shi Yuwei replied modestly. "Besides, I don’t think it’s particularly impressive."

While Shi Yuwei maintained her façade, Lu Youye clearly didn’t buy it.

To him, anyone who mistreated Lu Sheng was an enemy, and he found them all insufferable. He sneered coldly, looking at Shi Yuwei with utter disdain.

"What a load of crap. You can summon animals? Why don’t you say you can turn into one yourself?"

"If you’re so amazing, show us right now. There should be seagulls around. Call one over, and I’ll believe you."

Shi Yuwei had been waiting for this exact challenge!

Earlier, when Lu Youye publicly scorned her in front of the cameras, she had taken it to heart.

Now, she wanted to humiliate Lu Youye in front of the live broadcast to redeem herself.

"You don’t believe me, huh? If I manage to summon a seagull, will you call me ’Dad’?" Shi Yuwei raised her chin arrogantly.

During the plane ride, she had owed Lu Sheng a ’Dad’ because of a bet involving the pilot. Though Lu Sheng didn’t force her to say it, the humiliation lingered, leaving her too afraid to speak up.

Now, making Lu Sheng’s fiercely protective brother call her ’Dad’ would restore her pride.

Lu Youye, equally unwilling to back down, didn’t believe anyone could summon a seagull with a mere call.

Lu Sheng wanted to stop him, but Lu Youye grabbed his hand instead, glaring coldly at Shi Yuwei. "Fine. If you can summon a seagull, I’ll call you ’Dad’!"

The challenge electrified the audience watching from their screens.

Could someone in this world really summon animals? If Shi Yuwei succeeded, would the arrogant young master of the Lu Family really call her ’Dad’?

Shi Yuwei smirked triumphantly, as though victory was already hers.

She faced the coastline, pretending to whistle with her hand at her mouth while discreetly using her Soul Power.

But after the first whistle, no seagull appeared, even after a long wait.

Shi Yuwei was dumbstruck. She quickly whistled a second time, but a full minute passed without any change.

The air was silent. Shi Yuwei could hardly believe what was happening—impossible, how could her Soul Power fail? This couldn’t be!

She didn’t dare look back to meet the eyes of Lu Youye or the others, but she had no choice but to turn around.

To her surprise, the first person to mock her wasn’t Lu Youye or Lu Sheng, but a high-cold-looking girl with an aloof expression.

"Can you stop doing dumb things and wasting everyone’s time? It’s almost dark," the girl sneered, lifting her chin disdainfully. "If you’re useless, just stay quiet. Won’t it be your turn soon enough if we go by ranking?"

Lu Sheng remembered this girl—earlier in the gathering hall, she had been wearing headphones with a cold, detached demeanor, ignoring everyone. Her name was Xu Xinya.

Shi Yuwei, hearing the insult, instantly exploded. Who did this girl think she was, daring to humiliate her?

She gritted her teeth and glared at Xu Xinya. "It’s just that there aren’t any seagulls nearby, that’s all. Who do you think you are to call me stupid? You think you’re better than me because of your test scores?"

"My scores weren’t higher than yours, true, but only because I struggled with certain subjects. If we’re talking about IQ, I’m definitely smarter than you," Xu Xinya retorted arrogantly.

"IQ?" Shi Yuwei was even angrier. "How high is your IQ? You’re acting so full of yourself."

"I’m full of myself because I have the qualifications. Unlike someone who talks big but can’t back it up," Xu Xinya said, removing her hairpin.

Everyone saw that the hairpin was adorned with a star-shaped agate, engraved with the letters ’K.A.’ Xu Xinya waved it in front of Shi Yuwei, lifting her chin proudly. "K.A Club—ever heard of it?"