"Lin." Mark's tone regained a hint of a producer's authority, but beneath that authority was an unspeakable concern.
"I must be responsible for the entire production team and the sponsors. I can't risk violating Canada's wildlife laws to provide you with any substantial assistance. Do you understand? Any at all."
"The show's helicopter cannot bring you a spare battery or a piece of venison."
"From now on, unless you press the emergency withdrawal button, or you win the challenge, that aircraft will only appear in the sky as part of the aerial footage."
"As the show's producer, I have to be accountable to the whole team, to the other contestants, and to the company's legal and financial aspects. I hope you can understand my position."
The call ended.
Lin Yu'an stood quietly, Mark's every word echoing in his mind.
He smiled, the official indifference, Mark's tacit approval, like two heavy weights, completely crushed the line of "rules" in his heart.
