Each challenger was accompanied by three cameramen, all equipped with top-of-the-line gear in the industry. The equipment had a sleek, high-end design—lightweight for flexibility, impact-resistant as if shielded by an invisible barrier, and boasting exceptional battery life. It could stably record for long durations, providing solid technical support for this grand-scale livestream.
At the same time, both the TV channel and the online livestream room launched simultaneously, like doors opening into a brand-new world for the viewers. As soon as the show began, over a million viewers poured in like a rising tide.
"Wow, it's finally live—10 o'clock sharp," a young viewer waved excitedly at the screen, anticipation glowing on his face.
"My whole family of three signed up, but we didn't get picked," a middle-aged man shook his head in disappointment.
"Three? My extended family—over a dozen people—none of us made the cut," another viewer chimed in, half-laughing.
"Rumor has it that over ten million people applied. Who knows if that's true?" More speculations flew through the chat, voices overlapping in excitement.
This time, the TV station had partnered with Kitten Live, one of Daxia's top three streaming platforms. Within just five minutes of going live, the official stream already had over 800,000 viewers, with another 500,000 tuning in via traditional TV. With over a million viewers total, the numbers hinted that this program was about to ignite a sensation.
Wang Tao turned and walked to a long table—the centerpiece of the stage, holding great significance. Behind the table stood a massive screen, cycling through real-time footage of all 100 challengers' livestreams. Seated neatly on both sides of the table were five people, each with distinct expressions. Aside from Wang Tao and a female host, the others were guest commentators carefully selected by the production team to lend credibility and depth to the show.
Wang Tao sat down, adjusted his posture, and greeted the camera with a calm, powerful voice:
"Welcome to Exploring Careers. I'm your host, Wang Tao."
"I'm your host, Fu Ying," the female host said with a warm smile, her gentle voice soothing like a spring breeze brushing across the hearts of the audience.
Wang Tao turned to the other four and began introductions:
"This is Dr. Li Lang, a sociology expert from the Academy of Social Sciences."
Li Lang, in his thirties, radiated the calm intellectual aura of a scholar. He gave a slight bow and smiled confidently into the camera. "Hello everyone, I'm Li Lang."
Next, Wang Tao introduced, "This is Ma Jingyao, a lawyer from Junshou Law Firm."
Ma Jingyao nodded slightly with a professional smile.
"This is Officer Zhang Jianmin."
Officer Zhang sat upright, his gaze steady and reliable.
"And this is singer Lin Fei."
With exquisite makeup and unique charm, Lin Fei gave a gentle wave to the viewers.
From the composition of the panel, it was clear that Exploring Careers set itself apart from typical reality shows. The inclusion of experts in law, policing, and sociology promised insightful, authoritative commentary on the challenges. Lin Fei, a professional singer, felt a bit out of place in this otherwise academic lineup—but the blend of expertise and entertainment was necessary to appeal to a brr audience.
Once the introductions wrapped up, Wang Tao cleared his throat and said,
"Now, let's take a look at the professions our challengers have chosen."
The big screen quickly switched feeds, landing on the figure of a young woman.
Wang Tao glanced down at her profile, then looked up and began:
"This is our Challenger No. 1—Chen Xuan."
"Female, 25 years old, bachelor's degree in literature from Jinling University. Her chosen profession is… Chef."
"Chef?" Lin Fei's eyes widened in surprise. "She has such a high level of education, yet she picked Chef? That's such a contrast."
Lawyer Ma Jingyao chuckled. "Actually, that's perfectly reasonable. In fact, I'd say her choice is quite wise."
Officer Zhang and Dr. Li both nodded in agreement, expressions approving.
Lin Fei, still puzzled, frowned slightly. "But why?"
Li Lang adjusted his glasses and explained, "Becoming a chef has a relatively low entry barrier. It's a skill that can be improved steadily through learning and practice."
"I don't mean to suggest that other professions are superior—it's just that, among the available options, chef is more approachable for a beginner."
Wang Tao added, "According to current statistics, over 20 of the 100 challengers chose to be a chef, making it the most popular profession. Second place—can you guess what it is?"
The others frowned in thought. After a few seconds, Li Lang ventured, "Teacher?"
The other three gave different guesses.
Wang Tao smiled and shook his head, "None of those. It's… Farmer."
"Farmer?" All four looked surprised, but quickly nodded in understanding.
They likely realized why farming had become the second most chosen profession: to ordinary people, farming—like cooking—seems easy to pick up.
But in reality, it's not so simple.
Officer Zhang shook his head. "Farming is far from easy. I'd argue it's actually one of the hardest professions on the list."
Ma Jingyao agreed, "Indeed, very challenging. Choosing to be a farmer is far more difficult than it appears."
To most people, a farmer's job is nothing more than turning soil, weeding, and hauling fertilizer—but even those seemingly simple tasks can leave a young, energetic man with aching muscles in just two or three days.
In the livestream chat, many viewers echoed their sentiments:
"Son of a born-and-raised farmer here. I'm with Officer Zhang and Lawyer Ma—farming's no joke," one viewer commented.
"Still remember helping my dad harvest soybeans one year—half an acre had my back nearly breaking," another reminisced.
"But don't we have machines now?" someone asked.
"Machines cost money. Back in my hometown, we still do it all by hand. It's brutal," came the reply.
"Hold on—I just spotted someone who chose to be a police officer! And she's a girl!" an eagle-eyed viewer excitedly pointed out.
"Yeah, I saw her too—Challenger No. 17, pretty cute! Wonder how long she'll last," others chimed in, the chat lighting up with activity.
Wang Tao continued,
"Now, let's see what challenge path Challenger No. 1, Chen Xuan, has chosen…"
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