Chapter 336: Chapter 336: The Desert Superstars Go on a Trip

Starting with Ye Jie, more and more fans of celebrities joined this tree-planting support event.

The morning star hadn’t faded, and the desert was already glowing with the dawn. The entrance to the ecological corridor was bustling. Buses adorned with celebrity support slogans arrived one after another. As the doors opened, fans dressed in various support outfits streamed out, creating a spectacular scene.

"Jiang Mo’s fans are all here!"

"Jia Yao’s support group has gathered!"

The sound of roll calls echoed in the morning light, reminiscent of military training.

Xu Ying stood on the observation tower, struck speechless by the scene before her.

Thousands of fans organized themselves neatly by idol, forming orderly formations.

The management teams of the support groups held megaphones, skillfully assigning tasks:

"Group one is responsible for sapling transportation, group two prepare the tools, group three for logistics support!"

"Photographers are in position! Make sure to capture shots of our idols planting trees!"

"The support materials truck is parked on the east side, collect items by number!"

What was even more impressive was their equipment: professional-grade tree planting tools, custom sun-protection sleeves, and even smart water bottles with celebrity support logos.

One top-tier fan club even brought a drone team to live-record the tree-planting process.

"This is so professional..." Xu Ying murmured to herself.

The president of Jiang Mo’s fan support club nearby explained with a smile, "We are all ’data workers’ turned from ranking and comment-control training organizations."

"We absolutely can’t lose to fans of other celebrities; this is a battle of honor!"

Indeed, the fans quickly began to "competitively roll inward":

"Our group plans to plant 500 trees today!"

"We’re starting with 700!"

"Check out our support food truck, it’s a buffet!"

The fans’ club presidents all showcased their talents:

"Plant 1,000 trees, and unlock special video footage of our idol!"

"Today’s tree-planting champion can win signed merchandise!"

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Xu Ying watched as fans energetically engaged in tree planting, smiling with amusement.

These young people, who once charged in online battles for their idols, were now pouring the same enthusiasm into environmental causes.

They coordinated adeptly: some dug holes, some transported saplings, others distributed iced drinks and small fans to volunteers.

Every fan planted a sign next to the sapling they planted:

[Jiang Mo Forest No. 328]

[Jia Yao Oasis No. 415]

These little identifiers shone brightly in the sunlight, marking the fans’ pride.

By lunchtime, the fan support food trucks lined up, wafting with aromas.

Fans shared delicacies, comparing the morning’s achievements.

On social media, the topic #TreePlantingSupportContest# had surpassed one billion views.

Xu Ying prepared surprise gift boxes for these fans who traveled from afar—each box printed with the ecological corridor’s exclusive logo, containing limited edition merchandise: a custom solar-powered charger engraved with "Desert Guardian," an eco-friendly folding fan imprinted with a cute Little Sand Cat, and a specially minted commemorative silver coin, with a miniature of the ecological corridor on the front and a silhouette of the volunteers on the back.

Moreover, the most valuable was a "Desert Tree Planting" volunteer certificate, which was definitely "limited edition," "not for sale"!

The Xizhou Province Department of Culture and Tourism was the first to announce that certificate holders would enjoy year-round free admission to 38 A-level scenic spots in the province;

The country’s three major new energy vehicle enterprises jointly declared that they would offer exclusive car purchase subsidies to certificate holders;

Even the internationally renowned environmental organization "Earth Guardian" publicly stated that this certificate would serve as an important reference in their volunteer recruitment.

The certificate used special anti-counterfeit paper, was supervised by the Chinese Academy of Sciences Desertification Control Research Institute, and each one had a unique serial number and blockchain record.

The design integrated AR technology, allowing dynamic images of volunteers planting trees to be seen by scanning codes.

Netizens jokingly called it: "This isn’t merely a certificate, it’s clearly the ’Hermès’ of the environmental field!"

Most exciting was that this certificate allowed applications for the United Nations Environment Programme "Youth Environmental Leader" training program, enjoyed exclusive discounts on "green flights" with various airlines, and received priority recommendation letters from overseas renowned universities in environmental-related specialties.

"Oh my god! This solar charger I saw on the official website costs 699! It even has a 3C mark, making it airplane-friendly, how considerate!"

"Is this fan a joint product with that top outdoor brand?"

"The silver coin is even a blind box design! I got the Little Sand Cat version!"

"Wow, wow, wow, the certificate looks awesome, and it can be used as a Xizhou Province tourism year pass!"

Fans’ ecstatic screams resonated one after another.

What moved them even more was that Xu Ying had contacted the official account of "Ming Sheng Daily" to set up the "Desert Guardian" column, focusing on featuring a celebrity leading their fans in tree planting every day.

The first issue’s Ye Jie special amassed over 100,000+ views instantly, with a solid data of "5,000 trees planted for desert public welfare."

This was data that other fans’ fabrications couldn’t achieve!

"I’ve been a fan all these years, but it’s the first time I’ve felt so proud!"

"I was always labeled as a brainless fan, now we’re on mainstream media!"

"Little Xu Station Chief understands us so well, I want to become a dual fan lover!"

The atmosphere on site was so lively that even Jiang Mo and Jia Yao couldn’t help but feel bittersweet—

Their fans lined up to ask Xu Ying for autographs, and young girls clung to Little Ear Fox, completely forgetting their idol was nearby.

"Oh no, my fans are about to switch idols." Jiang Mo shook his head with a smile.

Jia Yao, seeing Xu Ying surrounded, teased, "Little Xu Station Chief’s move is better at gathering fans than our agency."

Since gaining fame in the second episode of the desert variety show, Jia Yao had irreversibly embarked on the path of a comedic idol. Though initially defeated, he discovered his fans were increasing instead, along with public favor. Previously, various business activities required fans to gather data, but now even local netizens paid attention.

He realized at that moment: audiences didn’t need perfect idols but genuine, vivid individuals like Little Xu Station Chief.

A month later, as the sun set, the first group of fans apprehensively prepared to leave on their return journey.

Each backpack was packed with heavy gift boxes, and phone albums were filled with photos with the little animals. Meanwhile, the trending topic #TheMostProudFandom# continued to ferment on social media.

The environmental storm stirred up by Xu Ying and the desert’s small animals kept ongoing, as one wave of volunteers left, and another wave arrived, continuously and endlessly.

This environmental storm was so tremendous it received national attention.

Another spring came, and the spring breeze turned the former desert green, with the ecological corridor beginning to take shape.

The spreading sand shrub stretches like a green carpet over the dunes, sand knotweed blossoms purple flowers, while new poplar branches unfold in the blue sky.

In the surveillance cameras, wild camel herds leisurely strolled through this newly born oasis, signaling that the desert was finally welcoming its own spring.

The nation decided to award medals to these outstanding desert work contributors in recognition, and Xu Ying and others were heading to the Capital to receive their awards and attend the commendation ceremony.

In the Desert Rescue Station, five Little Ear Foxes were busily packing up, each one holding a small packing bag in its mouth.

Because the desert animal influencers, the five Little Ear Foxes, were going on a business trip together!

Little Sand Cat and Black Jungle Cat stayed at the desert animal police station to shine, unable to adapt to flying and because of their "upside-down" day and night schedule.

This time, going to the Capital to receive the award, the Capital Zoo specially invited Xu Ying and the five fox cubs to hold a "Desert Five Little Ones" fan meeting. As soon as the news was out, the tickets for the first session sold out within 30 seconds, with scalpers hiking the prices up to 20 times the original price.

The zoo urgently adjusted the schedule, adding five more sessions, still unable to meet the demand.

The lights in the Desert Rescue Station were warmly lit, and the five fluffy Little Ear Foxes sat in a row on a small blanket, earnestly packing their travel luggage.

Xu Ying and Qi Xiao squatted beside them, watching them busily with gentle eyes.