“Director Qin, I appreciate your kindness.” Alexander took a deep breath, his eyes reflecting both respect for the unknown and acceptance of the present situation. “But you may not know this, but for me, this cultural exchange trip… has far exceeded the scope of a simple challenge.”

Alexander paused for a moment, gazing into the distance, as if recalling the details of his journey.

"From the moment I stepped into the Dragon Kingdom, I was deeply attracted by its profound cultural heritage. Every little game and every experience was like opening a door to a new world, allowing me to appreciate an unprecedented cultural feast."

“As for achieving a perfect score…” Alexander shook his head slightly, a relieved smile playing on his lips. “That is indeed an honor to behold, but for me, the journey itself is more important. I learned the vibrant spirit of Chinese calligraphy, savored the tranquility of tea ceremony, and, moreover, felt the indomitable spirit of the Chinese people on this archery range.”

Alexander turned to Qin Zi'an, his eyes shining with sincerity and gratitude. "Director Qin, you have taught me a lot, not just archery skills, but more importantly, the attitude towards culture. I am already very satisfied. As for passing the level perfectly, perhaps it is destined to be out of my reach, but I believe that this experience will become the most valuable asset in my life."

Upon hearing this, Qin Zian's eyes flashed with surprise, followed by incomprehension.

Why were we destined to be apart?

This won't do!!!

The reason Qin Zi'an taught Alexander archery was so that he could become a perfect scorer.

Alexander's words, "It's destined that we're not meant to be," meant that Qin Zi'an's previous actions had all been in vain.

In any case, someone as shrewd as Qin Zi'an would not allow such a thing to happen.

“Alexander, listen to me… Our Harbin Culture and Tourism Bureau has prepared some very generous hidden activities for those who achieve a perfect score. You should definitely give it a try.” Qin Zi’an grasped Alexander’s hand and continued to promote the idea. “Trust me, go and challenge another project, and you’ll be able to enjoy this honor.”

“Director Qin, I am deeply honored by your encouragement and expectations, but I’m afraid you have some misunderstanding about my current situation.” Alexander spoke slowly, his voice gentle and sincere. He shook his head slightly and continued, “The perfect score you mentioned is an unattainable dream for me. You may not know that the archery I’m about to participate in is actually the last project of my ‘Cultural Clash’ journey.”

As Qin Zian listened to Alexander's explanation, a complex mix of emotions welled up within him.

He was both pleased by Alexander's candor and slightly disappointed that his plans might fall through.

Given the current situation, it's practically impossible for Qin Zian to help Alexander achieve a perfect score.

After all, the rules of the competition were set out in the open, and Alexander was no longer eligible to compete.

But how could Qin Zian, an experienced planner and organizer, be so easily discouraged by such a small setback?

He quickly adjusted his mindset and began looking for new solutions.

Before long, Qin Zian had already come up with a solution, a good way to unlock the hidden project immediately.

After all, Qin Zi'an was the main person in charge of the 'Summer Friendship Carnival'.

In this activity area, his rules are the only rules.

“Alexander, I understand your concerns, but please allow me to clarify something for you.”

A glint of wisdom flashed in Qin Zi'an's eyes as he gently patted Alexander's hand, as if conveying an invisible force.

"The definition of a perfect score is not limited to the specific projects you participate in; it is more of a symbol of spirit and a manifestation of a deep understanding and love for cultural exchange."

"The reason why our Harbin Culture and Tourism Bureau is holding the 'Summer Friendship Carnival' is to promote friendship between China and Uruguay, and the 'Cultural Exchange' event is a concentrated embodiment of this spirit."

"As everyone knows, there are eighteen challenges in the 'Cultural Clash,' with nine challenges each for the Dragon Kingdom and the Ula Kingdom, but each challenger must choose at least four challenges."

"This competition schedule is designed so that tourists from China can participate in the cultural activities of Ula, and tourists from Ula can experience the cultural activities of China. Only in this way can it be considered a true 'cultural exchange'. And there's a hidden little surprise in all of this..."

Qin Zian's face was beaming with a sly yet sincere smile. He deliberately slowed down his speech, as if he were revealing a carefully prepared surprise, making this unexpected good news even more anticipated.

He gently picked up Alexander's Challenger Badge, which shimmered slightly in the sunlight, recording Alexander's steps on his journey of exploring the culture of the Dragon Kingdom.

"Alexander, do you know? This badge isn't just proof of your participation; it also holds a secret that no one knows about." Qin Zi'an's voice was full of mystery. He deliberately paused, completely piquing Alexander's curiosity.

"Oh? What secret?" Alexander couldn't help but ask, his eyes gleaming with anticipation.

Qin Zian smiled slightly and continued, "In our 'Cultural Exchange' event, there is a hidden little surprise, specially prepared for participants who have great enthusiasm and a deep understanding of Chinese culture. The condition for triggering this surprise is to participate in and successfully experience at least two or more foreign cultural activities."

"I see you've already experienced six Dragon Kingdom cultural activities and successfully earned Challenger badges for five of them..."

At this point, Qin Zian patted Alexander on the shoulder again.

This time, Qin Zi'an clapped even harder, as if he were directly conveying this honor and joy to him.

"So... congratulations, Alexander! You are not only an excellent challenger, but also the second person in our event to achieve a perfect score. This honor is the best proof of your hard work and passion."

Upon hearing Qin Zian's suggestion of a little surprise reward, Alexander's surprise gradually turned into unbelievable joy.

Alexander never imagined that in his pursuit of the beauty of the Dragon Kingdom's culture, he would unexpectedly encounter such a special reward.