Sheng Qianyu guessed that the task assigned by the program team was related to the small amount of food she saw in the cupboard and refrigerator in the morning. She chose a sportswear set, tied her hair into a low bun, revealing her fair, delicate face. After applying sunscreen and spraying some sunscreen mist, she finally put on a hat before heading out.
To maintain her complexion, the original host had put in a lot of effort. These sunscreens were specially made and had no packaging labels.
She herself found it a bit troublesome, thinking about what could replace the time spent applying sunscreen every day. As a result, several sets of internal energy cultivation techniques suitable for her physique gathered in her mind…
These were only suitable for strengthening this body’s constitution and didn’t achieve the effect she desired. Unless she cultivated true essence and drew qi into her body, it would not only improve her constitution but also enhance her body from her skin to her facial features and limbs. Unfortunately, this world had no spiritual energy for her to cultivate.
The internal energy techniques were separately reviewed in her mind, and she could try practicing them in bed at night.
She wasn’t the first one downstairs.
In the living room, the male guests sat on one sofa, and the female guests sat on another. Among them, Lu Wanwan and Zuo Shanming were the most enthusiastic. However, as they chatted, Lu Wanwan stopped paying attention to him.
The reason? Simple.
Two out of every three sentences Zuo Shanming spoke were about Sheng Qianyu.
“That plate of potato shreds Sister Qianyu made this morning was really delicious!”
Lu Wanwan: “Really? Then I’ll make sure to try it next time.”
“I heard from Brother Wen that Sister Qianyu cut the potato shreds herself. Her knife skills are amazing.”
“…They are quite impressive.”
“By the way, you mentioned you can cook. How are your knife skills? Can they compare to Sister Qianyu’s?”
“…” Lu Wanwan ignored him and turned to chat with Tang Xin instead.
Tang Xin actually didn’t want to engage with her.
But who could blame her? The other party was currently popular! Anyone with fame would receive the director’s favor, with plenty of screen time and controversy. She didn’t join this live-streaming variety show just for romance. If she could gain fame from it, break into the entertainment industry, get acting roles, and earn a fortune, who would still care about men?
Thus, one was skilled at chatting, and the other cooperated, ensuring the atmosphere wouldn’t turn awkward.
It wasn’t until the program team saw that almost everyone had arrived that they announced the task.
“Since it’s only the second day and everyone hasn’t fully adjusted yet, the program team will provide today’s ingredients. However, tomorrow’s ingredients need to be earned by yourselves today. We’ll pair one male and one female as a team, with the pairings decided by drawing lots. The tasks for each team will also be determined by drawing lots.”
In short: It depends on luck.
The female guests draw their partners, and the male guests draw the task content.
Conclusion: Fair.
Sheng Qianyu fell silent for a moment, sitting on the sofa and closing her eyes to rest, actually mobilizing her internal energy to try and regulate this delicate body.
Yes, delicate.
A delicate body that couldn’t lift heavy objects or carry burdens.
Even though her mind was sharp, her constitution determined that such a short time wouldn’t be enough to improve this body.
When the program team called her name to draw lots, she couldn’t help but sigh.
Several pairs of eyes turned to her.
Someone from the program team asked proactively, “What’s wrong?”
Sheng Qianyu: “…Actually, there’s no need to draw. Once the other three female guests finish drawing, the last one will definitely be my partner.”
“Uh, seems like it?”
Others: …
The results of the first round of drawing were announced.
A strange combination emerged.
Sheng Qianyu and Zuo Shanming, Lu Wanwan and Jingxuan, Tang Xin and Duan Ziheng, Yang Xue and Wen Yiquan.Sheng Qianyu looked at Zuo Shanming, who grinned broadly and said, “Wow! Sister Qianyu! We’re in the same group! Don’t worry, I’ll handle all the dirty and tiring work! It’s just… just that when we cook lunch, could you make an extra portion for me…”
Sheng Qianyu was at a loss for words. “Fine.”
“And also, I eat a lot…”
She could tell.
Sheng Qianyu replied, “I’ll cook more rice.”
“Sister Qianyu, you’re the best! Don’t worry, you might have had bad luck drawing me, but I have good luck! I’ll definitely pick the easiest task and won’t drag you down!”
[Hahahaha! This Zuo Shanming! On the surface, he’s saying Sheng Qianyu had bad luck, but he’s actually implying he’s the worst among the male guests! Where’s his brain? Where’s his brain? Pick it up and put it back in!]
[I think Zuo Shanming definitely didn’t realize what he said. From his earlier chat with Lu Wanwan, you can tell this guy is a single-celled organism! He speaks without thinking!]
[Zuo Shanming is so funny, he’s such a riot, hahaha.]
Among the guests, Tang Xin was probably the happiest.
She was just a small-time internet celebrity, and getting close to Lu Wanwan for a bit of screen time was already a big deal. Who would have thought all the luck she’d accumulated over the past decade would be used up at this moment! Being in the same group as Film Emperor Duan would give her so much screen time! And she wouldn’t even get scolded by the Film Emperor’s fans, since it was all a matter of luck…
Happy, truly happy.
The ones with less-than-pleased expressions were Jingxuan and Lu Wanwan. After all, they had already had an unpleasant exchange during breakfast.
Unlike Zuo Shanming’s straightforwardness, Jingxuan also spoke bluntly, but his bluntness went overboard, making his tone more aggressive and his words sharper. However, he didn’t actually mean it that way—it was just influenced by how his friends interacted with each other…
Jingxuan thought about Lu Wanwan’s tendency to burst into tears at the slightest provocation and felt a headache coming on. He could even imagine how the barrage comments were already criticizing him.
And that was exactly the case.
Lu Wanwan’s fans were highly combative. The live stream was divided into multiple screens, and when it came to Jingxuan and Lu Wanwan’s group, the barrage was flooded with comments from Lu Wanwan’s fans. Although it boosted the popularity, it annoyed casual viewers. These viewers either turned off the barrage and continued watching or clicked away to other live streams.
Sheng Qianyu and Zuo Shanming were sent by the still-conscientious production team to a vast field.
Looking at the endless cornfield, she turned her gaze meaningfully toward the guilty-looking Zuo Shanming.
The others had tasks like cleaning the library, handing out flyers, or dressing up as mascots. But them? They had to pick corn!
Zuo Shanming chuckled awkwardly, not daring to meet Sheng Qianyu’s eyes. “Sis, it’s my fault. Usually, when I pick fruit with my eyes closed, I always get the biggest and sweetest ones. Why did I mess up at such a critical moment?”
“Oh, so the fruit you pick is usually more expensive than average?”
“How did you know?”
[Hahahaha! How did you know? If I were Sheng Qianyu, I’d be furious!]
[Haha! This silly guy, he’s killing me!]
[Promise me, Little Shan, just fool yourself, don’t go fooling others. You’re not cut out for it!]
Sheng Qianyu didn’t respond. She pulled down the brim of her hat and headed into the field.
She was wearing long pants that covered her legs completely. Although she had on a short-sleeved top, she wore arm sleeves and gloves.
This body was truly delicate. After picking just a few ears of corn, her legs felt too weak to walk, and her arms were too tired to move. Meanwhile, the person next to her was chattering away but still managing to work efficiently.”Little sister, we didn’t mean it, we just had bad luck. Who could blame us when this damned heaven turned a blind eye and dropped the ball at the critical moment?”
[Damned Heaven: Achoo! Which bastard is cursing me?]
[Damned Heaven: Sitting at home, trouble falls from the sky… Wait, no, I am the sky.]
[Hahahaha, I’m dying of laughter from the comments!]