Xing Jianan and Shi Xia continued forward. They had already found five treasure chests. They were quite lucky, and the tasks they received were also very simple.

However, the two of them didn't actually get to speak to each other.

Shi Xia was feeling incredibly stifled, and at this moment she longed for Shen Shiqing even more.

If Shi-jie were here, she wouldn't be so bored.

When they encountered difficult sections, the two of them wouldn't touch hands; instead, they would hold onto a stick, one end for each other.

The viewers of the live stream burst into laughter.

After all, these two really resemble a resentful couple in an arranged marriage, unwillingly bound together.

Xing Jianan exuded an icy aura, cold and unapproachable.

"Could you walk a little slower?" Shi Xia was a little speechless. Unlike him, she didn't have long legs and could take three steps in two.

“You’re walking too slowly. I’ve been waiting for you,” Xing Jianan said to Shi Xia, her eyes still icy.

"You?! I should have gone to find Sister Shi earlier," Shi Xia said irritably.

"Then go ahead, I won't stop you. The production team didn't say you can't go to other groups." Xing Jianan showed a somewhat nonchalant attitude.

In the control room, the reckless director listened to what Xing Jianan said, thought for a moment, and realized that he hadn't actually said that they couldn't go to other groups, so he decided to let them be.

Anyway, this isn't real wilderness survival; it's an entertainment version. Although he really wanted to do a real-life wilderness survival show with real guns and bullets, he eventually gave in.

After all, they gave so much; the guests on this show all have very powerful backers.

"It seems the production team didn't say anything about that. So, I'm leaving? You don't mind?" Shi Xia asked tentatively. "Don't worry, I'll still find the treasure chest even if you're not here."

Shi Xia solemnly assured Xing Jianan, feeling rather embarrassed since she was in the same group as him.

She had just said it casually, but she didn't expect him to actually agree and even give her a reason.

“Who said I have no objections?” Xing Jianan raised an eyebrow.

"So what do you want?"

"You're going to find Shen Shiqing?"

“Yeah, who else would we ask?” Shi Xia was puzzled. She had just said she would ask Sister Shi, but Xing Jianan seemed to be confirming it repeatedly.

"Then take me with you, I'll go with you."

"Why?" Shi Xia asked in confusion. "I'm going to find Sister Shi. Why are you, a male actor, getting involved?"

“I don’t like being alone, so take me with you,” Xing Jianan said without batting an eye.

Shi Xia's eyes widened in surprise. No, she hadn't misheard, had she?

Does Xing Jianan even know what he's saying? He doesn't like being alone; he's always been a loner, okay?

Aside from his seemingly close relationship with Wen Xinran, Shi Xia hadn't seen him interact closely with anyone else.

Shi Xia had already excluded herself from the discussion, since the two of them were only paired together by lottery, a choice made out of necessity.

Not included.

"Alright then, let's go now." Shi Xia used the stick she had just used for support to make herself walk more steadily, completely unaware of the triumphant look that flashed in Xing Jianan's eyes.

[Hahahaha, Shi Xia is so direct! You can tell she really likes Sister Shi!]

[Shi Xia is right, Xing Jianan is indeed walking too fast, it's normal that Shi Xia can't keep up, especially since the mountain path is difficult to traverse.]

[You don't want a man, you want an older sister. Xia, I'm so upset you'll cry.]

【Xing Jianan, what are you doing? You don't like someone? I don't believe that.】

[Here's a joke for you guys: Xing Jianan said he doesn't like someone, hahaha!]

[Why does Xing Jianan's expression seem more lively after Shi Xia mentioned going to find Shen Shiqing? I'm getting more and more curious about what's going on between them.]

[This is just a variety show, please don't be curious, thank you.]

They said they were going to find Shen Shiqing, but along the way they found quite a few treasure chests. The tasks inside were sometimes difficult and sometimes easy, and they spent a lot of time on them.

In Du Yingdi's place, most of the treasure chests were found by Du Yingdi, and he basically completed the tasks, since it seemed that Xia Chun always made mistakes when answering questions.

It's like when you're in school and you get every question wrong, from the first one to the last.

Xia Chun, on the other hand, was more like a decorative vase.

Aside from being good-looking and having a good figure, she doesn't seem to be of much use. Moreover, after answering several questions, she always seemed to have an empty head and no knowledge at all.

She couldn't even answer the simplest common sense questions, making numerous mistakes that were unbearable to watch.

Viewers watching online also raised questions.

Xia Chun had previously marketed herself as an intellectual and sophisticated woman for a long time, and netizens really liked her.

After all, netizens felt that the cultural level of the artists signed by Xia Chun's company was not particularly high. After signing Xia Chun, with various marketing and packaging, netizens thought that Xia Chun was different from others. After comparison, Xia Chun became more popular.

Live streaming now seems to have shattered what netizens have always believed.

It turns out it was all just marketing packaging and persona creation.

Of course, many fans are trying to defend her, saying things like the sister just forgot for a moment, why be so aggressive; or that it was scripted by the production team and the sister had no choice; or that Shen Shiqing deliberately suppressed her to make Xia Chun stand out, etc.

Such comments quickly filled the screen.

It has to be said that Xia Chun's fans are masters at shifting their focus, directly targeting Shen Shiqing.

And incidentally, it also helped Xia Chun torment a wave of fans.

It seems there's absolutely no evidence, yet a large number of people actually believe it.

It's outrageous, but it's quite normal within that circle.

It's normal for actor Du to answer the questions correctly one by one. He even appeared on some knowledge-based quiz shows in his early years, so his fans weren't surprised by his performance.

However, he always mentions his sister-in-law in his conversations, which makes fans exclaim that it's too sweet for them.

My diabetes flared up.

Shen Shiqing and Lu Jingchu successively discovered many treasure chests and tasks, and without exception, they completed them in perfect harmony.

They have now reached the riverbank where they grilled fish yesterday.

They didn't know if there was a treasure chest here; maybe there was, maybe there wasn't, but of course, none of that mattered to them.

Shen Shiqing didn't come here to find a treasure chest, but to wait for someone; it was already noon.

Before leaving, she whispered to Shi Xia that if she wanted to find her, she should come to the riverbank from yesterday at noon.

Shen Shiqing felt that Shi Xia would come; it wasn't just a feeling, it was a certainty.

Shi Xia trusted her too much and was very clingy.

Shi Xia watched the stream flow slowly eastward, occasionally the water hitting the rocks and splashing up waves, pure white and naturally vivid.

At midday, the sunlight shines on the water, making the river surface glitter and dazzle the eyes.

Shen Shiqing and Lu Jingchu sat down on the riverbank.

It can't really be called a river beach; calling it a rocky beach would be more accurate.

After all, this place is full of stones, stones that have been warmed by the sun.

"Does Actor Lu want to win first place?" Shen Shiqing asked.

"I don't care. If you want, I can." Lu Jingchu said earnestly.

"I don't mind either. If you want, I can too," Shen Shiqing replied calmly.

Looking up at the sky, Shen Shiqing suddenly felt like lying down to rest.

"Would you like to lie down, Mr. Lu? These stones will be very comfortable." Shen Shiqing said, and then lay down.

“It’s definitely been sun-dried, and from a traditional Chinese medicine perspective, it’s quite good. Well then, I’ll accept your offer.” Lu Jingchu also lay down beside him. The sunlight was a bit dazzling, so Lu Jingchu stretched out a hand to shield his eyes from the sun.

Shen Shiqing suddenly realized that Lu Jingchu had lay down next to her, and that she had just seemed to be inviting him.

Her face flushed instantly, but she couldn't say anything, so she could only lie quietly in the sun.

A lazy feeling.

[A summer afternoon, basking in the sun with someone I love. Ahhhhhh, this is my dream!]

[Sister Shi always makes a splash with her actions; she takes the initiative, and how can Movie Emperor Lu resist?]

Forget it. Would Actor Lu even notice Shen Shiqing? She's just a pretty face.

[At least a vase is presentable, but what about you? You're a deformed, ugly thing. (You started this personal attack.)]

However, I still think they are a really good match. Just looking at their appearance alone, it's hard not to ship them.

From our first meeting to eating fish together, from gazing at each other from the railing to being paired up by fate, from answering questions in perfect harmony to basking in the sun together, I've truly been captivated by every single moment.

[Suddenly realized that all the sweet moments the other girls were raving about only happened in the last couple of days, but to me, it feels like they've been together for ages. Does anyone understand?]

[I understand (shaking hands with tears in her eyes)]

...

Lu Jingchu glanced at Shen Shiqing out of the corner of his eye and noticed that a butterfly had flown from a distance and landed on her.

A butterfly is kissing his butterfly.

He had never kept butterflies, but he knew he would have his own.

Or rather, at this moment, he wanted to become a butterfly and land on it.