"Alright, Xiao Jue, you're in a group by yourself. The rules will now be announced."
Director Fang spoke into his small megaphone.
He glanced at Shi Xinxin, seemingly without intention. This little darling was interesting. Looking at her attire, he wondered if she had discovered a loophole in the rules or if it was mere coincidence.
"Welcome everyone to our Yuncheng Influencer Resort. This episode's recording will be held in a village halfway up the mountain."
"As you can see, we are currently at the foot of the mountain. There are no transportation tools to reach the halfway point; you can only hike."
Director Fang smirked maliciously.
He pretended not to hear the gasps.
"The staff, needing to transport recording equipment, are already waiting for you halfway up the mountain. Everyone, cheer up!"
Nine pairs of eyes simultaneously watched Director Fang depart in a small helicopter that had descended from the sky, leaving just like that.
Silence fell over the entire venue.
None of the nine individuals knew this was a live broadcast.
[OMG, this variety show is the fiercest I've ever seen. These are all big stars in the entertainment industry, Director Fang is truly bold!]
[The more awkward they look, the happier Director Fang is.]
[With the perspective of God, I'm also very pleased.]
[Director Fang definitely won't let them off the hook easily. They still don't know it's a live broadcast!!]
"Fang Qi just left?!"
Xiao Jue was the first to react, loudly complaining about Fang Qi. His demeanor on the show was nothing like the elegant and polite person Shi Xinxin had first met.
Shi Xinxin raised an eyebrow and turned to look at Yin Xue.
"Can you roll up your pant legs? We're getting ready to carry our things and leave."
The audience watching this part were all commenting.
[Why isn't she surprised at all? Could there be some inside information?]
[Who would have thought participating in a variety show would involve exercise? I wouldn't believe she didn't know.]
[Yin Xue seems to know too. Look, she's rolled up her pant legs, and their luggage is the least.]
[She's a nobody and isn't waiting for her seniors. As expected, she doesn't know the rules.]
The comments in the comment section were not very kind.
Shi Xinxin originally only wanted to go up the mountain with Yin Xue, but after some thought, she turned and smiled at the others before speaking.
"If everyone wants to get up the mountain quickly, try to make yourselves as light as possible. There are many branches and insects on the mountain, so remember to protect yourselves."
"Since we're in teams, Director Fang definitely won't make it easy for us to get up the mountain. It will require cooperation. Once we're on the mountain, there will surely be other rules."
"Everyone, good luck. Yin Xue and I will head off first."
The two of them picked up their suitcases and left. Shi Xinxin even helped Yin Xue carry her small suitcase, leaving the remaining seven people watching their easy departure.
[Hahaha, those in front just got slapped in the face!]
Immediately, the entire screen was filled with this phrase.
"What about my skirt? I should have worn long pants like them."
Yang Xi said somewhat helplessly, not expecting this variety show to be so different from others.
"There's nothing we can do. You can apply some mosquito repellent. I have some here."
Long Keyu, listening to Shi Xinxin's words, also naturally took on the responsibility of taking care of his teammates and cooperated with Yang Xi.
Ye Xun and Bai Bin knew each other. They exchanged a look, and Bai Bin proactively helped Ye Xun with a bag. The two walked side-by-side behind Shi Xinxin and Yin Xue.
Gu Qi and Gu Lin were a contrast: one gentle and quiet, the other fiery and boisterous.
"Brother, let's go too." Gu Lin was very excited and was about to pull Gu Qi along.
Gu Qi retracted his probing gaze from Shi Xinxin and nodded.
Seeing that teams were following Shi Xinxin, Xiao Jue finally showed a smile.
Shi Xinxin was so gentle towards them, creating such a harmonious atmosphere. Thinking they could have a peaceful vacation, he picked up his luggage and strode forward, intending to overtake Shi Xinxin.
This variety show was not simple. The way Fang Qi wanted to conceal the specific details from everyone showed that it was far from ordinary.
Yin Xue, walking ahead, looked at Shi Xinxin with boredom.
"I thought you would just leave directly."
"How could I? Look, they're all being fooled by Director Fang. We've all been set up."
People in the live stream room were also guessing.
[So, does that mean Sister Shi already knew Director Fang's scheme?]
[Quick, ask her how she knew! Let me be proven wrong.]
It seemed the audience's thoughts were being confirmed.
Yin Xue tilted her head and asked her curiously.
"How did you find out?"
Shi Xinxin pondered whether to reveal her true thoughts.
"Intuition? After Director Fang sent the message, he didn't reply to anything, so I found it strange."
"Actually, it's thanks to my driving here myself. When Director Fang sent the location, I looked for the map and happened to check out the destination."
Shi Xinxin curved her lips. "So I was just lucky."
[I'm being serious, I have a very good impression of Shi Xinxin. She's very gentle and doesn't feel pressured by the crowd.]
[After all, she's a young lady who truly doesn't care about these things.]
[Today is a day to envy Xue Bao Bei. I'm a member of the Xin Xue (heart-blood) fan club from now on!]
[Xin Xue, Xin Xue, long live the Xin Xue flag!]
"What about you? Is it because you've participated in other variety shows that you have experience? Then why don't the others seem to know?"
When Shi Xinxin said this, the scene fell silent for a moment.
Yin Xue suddenly leaned closer to her face, examining her eyes carefully.
After confirming, she withdrew her step, as if preparing to explode with something.
"No way, Miss Shi, you only have financial reports and the company in your eyes, right?"
Yin Xue poked Shi Xinxin's face.
Her skin was so good, so soft.
"Have you ever watched variety shows?!"
Yin Xue was almost jumping with frustration.
"My agent came here before and only then did I know I had to climb this mountain. I was just preparing for the worst-case scenario, otherwise, I wouldn't have worn culottes."
She shrugged, indicating that she relied on experience. Only someone as meticulous as Shi Xinxin would think of checking out the place.
[Ahhh, she poked her face, and she didn't even dodge! I'm shipping them so hard!]
A bullet comment flew across the screen.
Sheng Chenjin, who was watching the live broadcast with a cold expression, saw that Shi Xinxin handled the situation smoothly and didn't let it turn awkward. He nodded, a relieved smile appearing.
However, from Yin Xue's appearance, to the two whispering together, forming a team and leaving first, Shi Xinxin helping Yin Xue with her bag.
And then to their current irritatingly intimate interactions.
He watched, radiating cold air, his face as grim as a brewing storm.
Bai Feng stood quietly beside him, not daring to breathe.
"This variety show was praised to the skies by Xiao Jue. I thought it was something special. Turns out it's just using celebrities as a gimmick. Is this the reality of the entertainment industry?"
Bai Feng remained silent. This time, he couldn't avoid answering.
Sheng Chenjin was in a bad mood all day.
Shi Xinxin's side, on the other hand, was clearly much more enjoyable.