“Even this needs to be checked? What contraband could there possibly be?” Lu Jinming was thoroughly puzzled but chose not to argue, confident that an upright person has no fear of shadows.
“Sorry, sorry, and thank you for your cooperation,” Director Zhen replied with a beaming smile.
Yin Shuwei took her luggage out of the car and, as usual, helped Lin Rongrong with hers. As she stepped out, she curiously took in the new surroundings.
That day in the city, she hadn’t paid much attention to her surroundings, which weren’t all that different from any modern metropolis. But now, as she looked up, she could actually see stars. Even though the production crew’s lights illuminated the area brightly, the world beyond remained shrouded in darkness.
Occasional street lights dotted the main roads.
The chorus of insects chirping and frogs croaking filled the air, while a gentle breeze carried the distinct fragrance of plants and the earthy scent of soil. Had the production crew… taken them to the countryside?
The drop-off point was a spacious concrete clearing flanked by several self-built houses.
“Where will we be staying today?” Lin Rongrong wondered aloud.
Lu Jinming ignored her question. Instead, he walked over to Yu Xingzhi, eyeing the light-blue suitcase. “Is this suitcase really heavy? I heard President Shen couldn’t lift it?”
Better to throw someone else under the bus than take the fall oneself—pulling out an even more embarrassing scapegoat would undoubtedly lift Lu Jinming’s spirits.
Yu Xingzhi, seemingly a bit introverted, took a slight step back. “It’s not too bad. Maybe you could give it a try?”
“Try? I’ll give it a try, then.” Lu Jinming believed he was nothing like Shen Jin, who, as he’d heard, had been conceived through fertility treatments. Lu Jinming had always lived a smooth and successful life, and even now, approaching his forties, he remained diligent about health and fitness.
He would lift this suitcase and humiliate Shen Jin in the process.
Confidently, Lu Jinming gripped the suitcase handle, mustering all his strength in one go—only to find that “giving it a try” quickly turned into a near-death experience.
Veins bulged along his arms, and a sharp crack echoed from his waist. Lu Jinming froze in place, unable to move, resembling a zombie poised for attack.
Yin Shuwei walked over, effortlessly picked up the suitcase, and pushed it aside to unlock it. She glanced at Lu Jinming, still frozen in his awkward stance. “What kind of performance art is this?”
Lu Jinming: “…”
Lu Jinming: “Help me…”
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How outrageous! How could a CEO’s back give out like this? It was nothing short of a tragedy!
Chaos erupted once again among the production crew. Some scrambled to find a place for Lu Jinming to sit, while others hurried to consult the on-site doctor. The location was too remote—even if Lu Jinming had any doctor friends, they couldn’t just fly over, could they?
The doctor rolled up his sleeves. “No need to be afraid, Mr. Lu. I know how to set bones.”
Lu Jinming, unable to move, was propped up by others. He wanted to run but didn’t dare. Then he heard the doctor’s voice from behind, “Mr. Lu, I’ll count three, two, one… one!”
“Aoooow!” Lu Jinming howled. This doctor had no martial ethics whatsoever!
Seeing Yu Xingzhi’s beaming smile, Lu Jinming felt a wave of despair. “Yu Xingzhi, what kind of monster is your wife?!”
“She’s amazing, isn’t she?” Yu Xingzhi replied, completely misreading the situation.
【Hahahahahaha】
【No, but seriously, I’m really curious. Just how heavy is that suitcase? How could Mr. Lu not lift it at all?】
【Yin Shuwei’s strength is truly a mystery.】
After the bone-setting, Lu Jinming lay sprawled on a chair, staring blankly up at the sky. Yin Shuwei, entirely unconcerned, opened her suitcase in front of the cameras.
【Are you kidding me??? Why on earth would you pack FOUR large dumbbells in your suitcase?!】
【Poor Mr. Lu!】
【Is she deliberately messing with people? Would a normal person do something like this? She purposely embarrassed Shen Jin and said things that could easily be misinterpreted. She’s completely humiliated President Shen!!! That b*tch!!!】
【Are Shen Jin’s fans okay in the head? Is the end of the universe Yin Shuwei or what? She brought them because she wanted to—she didn’t force anyone to lift them. Your Shen Jin volunteered himself】
【I also think Shen Jin is really weird. Logically, knowing that Yin Shuwei is Wei Yirouzhi, he should despise her. Yet he still went up to help. This guy seems so fake.】
“Dumbbells?!” Lu Jinming’s expression cracked, his eyes full of accusation. “Are you okay in the head?”
Yin Shuwei rolled her eyes at him. “What, people aren’t allowed to work out just because they’re on a show? Two for me, two for my husband—perfectly normal.”
Speechless.
Fine, whatever you say goes.
“Is this against the rules?” Yin Shuwei asked Director Zhen.
Director Zhen pressed his forehead and gave a bitter smile. “Just… keep them.”
A female staff member, head bowed, spoke up in a low voice. “Then, would these also be considered normal?”
In her hands were three knives—large, medium, and small—each gleaming with a cold, dangerous sheen.
For some reason, anyone who had seen the “Bloodstained Female Ghost” trending topic couldn’t help but recall that scene of Yin Shuwei standing by the roadside, covered in blood, holding a dagger, trying to flag down a car.
Others just talk tough, but Yin Shuwei has actually wielded a knife against someone.
It’s truly spine-chilling.
Yin Shuwei said matter-of-factly, “I cook. These feel comfortable to use.”
Director Zhen: “…”
That definitely sounded like an excuse.
Director Zhen: “Put them in the kitchen.”
There are cameras in the kitchen. Let’s hope nothing happens.
“Thank you, Director Zhen.” Yin Shuwei flashed a bright smile.
Director Zhen couldn’t take it. “Please, stop smiling. I’m a little scared.”
【Holy hell, she’s not going to stab President Shen, right? AHHHH!!! Call the police!!!】
【The Bloodstained Female Ghost—terrifying indeed】
【What is wrong with you people? Yin Shuwei acted in legitimate self-defense. If Shen Jin doesn’t do anything, she won’t stab him. She’s not a lunatic】
【So if he does do something, she will?】
【Is Yin Shuwei not mentally ill?】
With Yin Shuwei detonating things upfront, everyone else suddenly seemed very normal by comparison.
Inside Shen Jin’s suitcase were five phones. The production team made it very clear that phones were not allowed during filming.
Caught on camera, Shen Jin could only watch as all of his five phones were confiscated.
Lu Jinming’s luggage was filled mostly with suits and only a few casual outfits—it looked more like a senior executive on a business trip.
As for Lin Rongrong, half her suitcase was clothes, while the other half surprisingly contained laundry detergent, disinfectant, fabric softener, air freshener, and even a juicer.
“These are all things we’re used to at home. Jinming doesn’t like it when we switch,” Lin Rongrong explained.
【Why doesn’t she just move the washing machine over too? This is so fake—scripted, right? Some ‘housewife’ persona】
【This is so suffocating. Is she trying to show the audience how Lu Jinming treats her? I’m honestly speechless. I don’t believe for a second she does housework at home—they probably have multiple washers and dryers, plus a housekeeper. She’s just living the easy life.】
After the production team finished the inspections, only Yu Xingzhi and Yao Yueying could be considered completely normal.
Seeing Yu Xingzhi open a pink suitcase, Shen Jin’s mouth twitched uncontrollably. He couldn’t help but ask, “Why is his suitcase pink?”
If he’d known earlier, he wouldn’t have bothered with the blue one.
Yin Shuwei retorted, “What, Manly Pink—not allowed?”
Shen Jin nearly died of rage.
Everyone thought that was the end of it—only for the production team to announce that dinner had been prepared… but it had to be snatched.
Furthermore, this dinner was the last meal the production team would provide for the guests. For the rest of the program, participants would need to source their own food and handle all three daily meals themselves.
“This doesn’t seem right,” Shen Jin frowned, an ominous feeling creeping in.
Sure enough, following the direction indicated by the crew, fifty meters away sat a table with baskets on top, already filled with several brightly colored balls.
“Each ball has a picture of a corresponding dish. The rule is: two people, two legs. You can carry or be carried, but during the process, the feet of the person being carried cannot touch the ground, otherwise you start over! Good luck, everyone!”
【Such an obvious hint! The show stirs drama during the day and then tries to fix relationships at night—absolute masters】
【I want to see a princess carry! Princess carry!】
Shen Jin hoisted Yao Yueying onto his back, ready to go.
Lu Jinming, clutching his waist, shouted, “Are you trying to kill me?!”
The doctor scratched his head. “As long as it’s not broken, I can probably set it back again.”
Lu Jinming: “Is that the point?!”
In the end, he reluctantly carried Lin Rongrong on his back. At the same time, the starting whistle blew!
【Holy crap, what just flew past??】
【Secret Technique! Afterimage!】
While the other two teams ran at a normal pace, only Yin Shuwei shot off like an arrow from a bow, moving so fast the camera barely caught her.
All they heard was an excited female voice, shouting:
“Meat! Meat! Meat! Yu Xingzhi! Grab the most delicious one!”
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