[The pros are different from me! I initially thought the show's ten-minute time limit was to increase the difficulty, but now it seems it's completely to accommodate the guests who don't know how to play!]
[The game is now open! Guess how many minutes it will take Xiao Shulang and Qin Shuang to clear the level!]
The resort staff were quite confident in the difficulty and fun of the course, as it was designed to allow guests to both pass the time on the track and have fun.
After watching the performances of the previous guests, they became even more confident.
Until Xiao Shulang and Qin Shuang appeared.
These two seemed to ignore obstacles and challenges as if they were nothing, practically having cheated. They were the perfect template for clearing levels, their movements fluid and seamless. Sometimes, before their eyes could even follow the challenges on the platforms, they would complete them in a flash.
The staff of the "Heartbeat Encounter" program also fell silent. The purpose of this task was to make the two people entangled and affectionate. One person was blindfolded and the other's hands were tied. This was the perfect opportunity! We're a dating show!
You two have already completed the challenge for the masters!
Even during the feeding segment, which should have been filled with sweet moments, Xiao Shulang adhered to the principle that speed is the only way to win in martial arts. From picking up food to feeding, it was truly a blink of an eye, without any tremors or pauses.
They actually spent most of their time waiting for Qin Shuang to chew and swallow the food.
The rest of the people were already numb from watching.
They rushed all the way to the last stretch before the finish line, where Tian Xiaole and Zhou Tong were stuck in a sea of balls they couldn't get out of.
To get through this hurdle, it would be troublesome if you fell off the float. Xiao Shulang first stepped on the float with one foot to test its sway, and then he let Qin Shuang experience it as well.
If it were Luo Tian, he definitely wouldn't have been able to take that step even if he were beaten to death. Qin Shuang was different. He could feel Xiao Shulang pulling him back with force through the tied hand, making sure that he could hold him back if Qin Shuang lost his footing.
Qin Shuang was very relieved.
He also tried stepping on it with one foot and could feel it wobbling under his feet, light and swaying.
Xiao Shulang: "The floating board is very wide, and it's no problem for four or five people to stand on it. But if you fall, it's easy for you and the board to flip over together, and it's very difficult to get up once you're stuck in the ball."
If only one person falls in, it might be okay, but if two people fall in together, and their hands are tied, it becomes very difficult for them to get up at the same time.
Qin Shuang: "Then let's run there in one go."
Xiao Shulang snapped his fingers: "That's what I was thinking too. But it's hard for you to run in a straight line with your eyes closed, so I'll lead the way."
If two people are to rush forward quickly, and one person is to lead the way, then speed becomes an issue. If one person is too fast or too slow, the other person will inevitably be dragged down.
The two of them paused for a long time before the checkpoint, which was unusual for them. After thinking for a moment, they spoke almost at the same time.
"Then let's give it a try/How about—"
They both stopped when they heard each other's voices, and Xiao Shulang smiled and said, "You go first."
Qin Shuang: "You come here."
"I won't stand on ceremony anymore, let's save time," Xiao Shulang said. "I was thinking that in the Escape from the Dark Forest project, our sprint speeds during the final part would be about the same."
They were racing the last stretch of the course, each trying to reach the finish line first.
Qin Shuang: "That's what I wanted to say."
Let's sprint together again today, but this time they're teammates.
They were practically telepathic, but Xiao Shulang didn't say it aloud. He adjusted his position to ensure that he was in front of Qin Shuang, while Qin Shuang was half a step behind him.
"Okay, let's go. I'll count to three, two, one."
Qin Shuang nodded.
"Three, two, one!"
The two rushed out at the same time.
The floating plank was made up of several pieces, totaling twelve meters in length. Tian Xiaole and Zhou Tong ran together, but fell off the second plank. Xiao Shulang and Qin Shuang, however, reached the middle in the blink of an eye, with only half the path remaining.
At this moment, the two of them swayed with the float, causing the onlookers to gasp.
Having witnessed their incredible feats, many people were holding their breath, expecting them to make it through smoothly in one go. This sudden turn of events made their hearts leap into their throats, even more nervous than when they were passing the test themselves!
At this point, you absolutely must not stop, because if you stop, you will lose your balance and fall immediately.
"careful!"
In a moment of desperation, Xiao Shulang grabbed Qin Shuang's hand and led the others to continue running forward.
Even without the straps, their hands were still firmly tied together.
Qin Shuang adjusted her center of gravity according to the force in her hand, without stopping.
It was pitch black, I couldn't see anything, the wind was whistling past my ears, and the ground beneath my feet seemed like it could disappear at any moment. The only thing that mattered was the hand holding mine, firm and strong, which gave me peace of mind.
The two rushed across the finish line. Although Xiao Shulang called for a stop in time, they were going too fast and could not stop smoothly. Unexpectedly, their first fall today would happen after crossing the finish line. With a "plop", Xiao Shulang and Qin Shuang both fell on the soft ball.
Neither of them noticed that they had fallen while still holding hands.
But it's okay, the audience noticed it for them.
[Hands! Hands! You two are still holding hands after you've finished the challenge! Tell me it's because you want to hold hands!]
I thought they wouldn't have time for any more sweet moments, and I was even prepared to tackle the challenges like a pro, but! Sweetness, sweetness falling from the sky, thank you for the treat, I got to enjoy it!
[Give me more, I'm dying of sweetness! Don't untie them, they're going to be chained up forever!!]
Qin Shuang removed her blindfold and heard Xiao Shulang's laughter beside her. The corners of her mouth slowly curved up. Xiao Shulang released her hand, propped himself up, and used the straps to pull Qin Shuang's hands, which were tied to his own.
"Get up, Teacher Qin."
When Xiao Shulang smiled, his eyes and brows were filled with a captivating spring breeze, and when the wind blew, a beautiful scene of blooming flowers appeared.
Qin Shuang thought that perhaps some people are truly special; they had never known the taste of this place before simply because they had never met it.
Qin Shuang stood up with the help of the force. Xiao Shulang patted the soft surface of the sphere, finding it quite comfortable. He asked, "What are you daydreaming about?"
Qin Shuang simply said, "I just took off my blindfold, so I need to adjust a bit."
Moreover, returning to a colorful world from darkness, he immediately saw the best scenery and could appreciate it for a while, which didn't seem like a problem.
The two fell at the finish line. There was no float nearby, so staff members pulled them back with ropes around their waists. The rest of the crowd applauded and cheered for their excellent performance.
"Amazing!" You Zi'ang exclaimed in complete admiration. "You two are absolutely brilliant!"
Tian Xiaole nodded vigorously: "It's like we're not playing the same game at all!"
Zhou Tong hummed softly, "I can practice too..."
Tian Xiaole nudged him with her shoulder: "Don't be stubborn, Tong-ge!"
Zhou Tong choked for a moment, then awkwardly clapped his hands twice.
"We recorded everyone's performance separately!" the devilish director appeared. "Take a break first, and you can watch your performance in the recording later."
"Wow, no way!" You Zi'ang exclaimed, "A public execution?"
Xu Baichang was also at a loss for words: "I'm a little afraid to look."
"You've already played, so don't be shy. Oh, and don't forget the punishment for not passing the level," the staff member said, bringing over a tray. "It's refreshing and cooling bitter melon juice! Good news, you can share a cup between the two of you!"
What kind of good news is this?!
At times like these, Tian Xiaole felt fortunate that the advisors didn't have to be punished, since they were there to lend a helping hand!
Xu Baichang and You Ziang took straws and both gulped down the bitter melon juice, hoping to finish it quickly and swallow it down, adhering to the principle that a short pain is worse than a long one.
Anyway, everyone was drinking in big gulps and had basically finished. On the other hand, in Luo Tian's group, Yin Xingzhi took a sip and then let go of the straw and covered his mouth.
To be honest, it is indeed bitter, and the taste is very strong when it passes over the tongue, but it will never make you feel nauseous.
Luo Tian frowned and stopped immediately. He exchanged a glance with Yin Xingzhi, who said helplessly, "It's too bitter."
Luo Tian: "Yeah, haha..."
Then the two of them would take a sip, pause, tilt their heads, and continue drinking in a hoarse voice. Outsiders might think they were just having a strong reaction to the bitterness, but in reality, they were trying to drink less than each other.
This is a very superficial friendship.
They were drinking bitter melon juice, while Xiao Shulang and Qin Shuang had fresh watermelon juice, a treatment that was truly enviable.
The sun gradually grew stronger, and there was an open-air café not far away. The guests sat under the parasols, drinking beverages and watching the replay on tablets provided by the production team.
The replay actually started from the character selection stage.
Luo Tian watched as he shook hands with Xiao Shulang on the screen, pretending to hesitate for a long time before finally choosing him. His expression was incredibly interesting.
It's even greener than the bitter melon juice I just drank.
Guest number 2 is Xiao Shulang!?
He could guess with his toes that a lot of people in the live chat were laughing at him! Didn't you see the staff trying not to laugh?
He's really fed up with the show's random group assignments!
Is it possible that if it weren't random, no one would want to choose him? Even Yin Xingzhi's first choice isn't him anymore.
However, as dating reality shows progress, they will inevitably involve direct dating selections, so we can only hope that he will have another chance then.
As the guests watched the replay and occasionally made fun of themselves, the live stream chat was gradually filled with such content.
Have you all watched "The Blooming Star"? If not, go check it out!
[Watching now! I'm playing it in split screen to watch both at the same time!]
Some people were puzzled, wondering why they were promoting other programs, and whether it was inappropriate. As soon as they asked, someone immediately provided the answer.
[Xiao Shulang and Qin Shuang are in it! If you don't like talent shows, you don't need to watch the whole thing, but I'm just telling you, Xiao Shulang is amazing!!]
[This is absolutely amazing! I have a feeling he's going to be a sensation!!]
A note from the author:
Chapter 33 If there were no expectations, there would be no sadness; therefore, he would never expect anything again.
The latest episode of the "Shining Star" program was finally released today.
The previous trailers had generated a lot of buzz and audience anticipation, especially the original solo performance by the mysterious person, which made everyone eager to see who it was.
As soon as the program was updated, everyone couldn't wait to watch it.
As is customary, the show started with its classic, high-energy opening sequence, and then the camera switched to the trainees' backstage area.
They then saw this episode's guest stars, Xiao Shulang and Qin Shuang.