Chapter 247 Variety Show, Is It or Is It Not (Ejection Chair)

“Now, let’s give the warmest applause to the incredibly popular idol group MYST7, both domestically and internationally!”

A distorted mechanical announcement sounded, and the big red curtain slowly opened.

Faced with the exaggerated introduction style commonly used in variety shows, Xie Qingyu aside, the other members have more or less gotten used to it, but this time it was really a bit too much.

As soon as the book signing sessions in several cities ended, they rushed to Nanshi to participate in the recording of the national variety show "RUN".

Thanks to its unique geographical location, the climate in Nanshi remains mild and pleasant even as the Spring Festival approaches.

As the melody of "Dream Stage", the theme song of "Road to Star Dreams", sounded, the curtain rose completely.

Several regular guests in the audience immediately made exaggerated expressions of surprise.

Even though half an hour ago, everyone was still having a great time chatting in the lounge.

This is a variety show. In order to bring joy to the audience, appropriate performance elements are inevitable.

"These guys have become very popular recently!"

Program host Liang Hong walked towards Ding Zai familiarly, "Especially this one, we're old acquaintances!"

He patted Ding Zai's shoulder affectionately, and with the cooperation of other resident guests, solemnly introduced Xie Qingyu and other members one by one.

As a veteran variety show host, Liang Hong is well aware of the audience's psychology, especially since this episode only has MYST7 as guests, so naturally he has to cater to the fans' preferences.

"But to be honest, I think Qingyu should be in the same group with me today." Liang Hong suddenly changed the subject.

In this circle, popularity is king.

As long as you are famous enough, even if you are not good at variety shows, there will be people who will take the initiative to give you jokes.

Xie Qingyu showed a puzzled expression at the right moment: "Why did Teacher Liang say that?"

According to the program arrangement, today's competition is between the seven-member "RUN" family and all members of MYST7.

This sudden proposal was obviously intended to create more highlights for the show.

"Listen to me tell you a story... No!" Liang Hong suddenly covered his mouth and made an exaggerated expression of annoyance.

His old partner Wang Nannan immediately stepped forward to add insult to injury: "Good fellow, you're making this up on the spot, right? Lao Liang, your professional skills are not good enough!"

Everyone at the scene burst into laughter.

"It's unfair! I have a valid reason!"

Liang Hong rubbed against Xie Qingyu's side with a wronged look on his face, and did not forget to smile apologetically to Gu Qiong who was standing next to him: "Please squeeze in, squeeze in, we are on the same team today!"

After successfully holding Xie Qingyu's arm, he pointed at their shoes seriously and said, "Look, we even wear the same team shoes!"

Everyone's eyes were fixed on their feet - the white sneakers distributed by the program team.

"Wow~ What a special fate, it's really magical~"

Xie Qingyu dragged out her tone and clapped her hands like she was trying to appease a child. "If it weren't for Teacher Liang's sharp eyes, we wouldn't have noticed it~"

Each word seems to have rippling waves.

Liang Hong narrowed his eyes: "Qingyu, your tone...isn't it a little bit wrong?"

"How could Mr. Liang think like that~"

Xie Qingyu spread his hands innocently, "But if you insist on understanding it this way, I can't help it~"

Now even the regular guests who were not familiar with Xie Qingyu could hear that this idol who has been extremely popular recently was blatantly being sarcastic to Liang Hong.

But on the variety show stage, this just-right sarcasm actually makes the atmosphere more lively.

Liang Hong pretended to be shy and lightly hit Xie Qingyu's shoulder: "Oh, you can still tease me! How annoying!"

As Xie Qingyu took the lead in breaking the ice, other members also joined in the interaction.

It is not only a necessary performance in front of the camera, but also allows both sides to have a more natural running-in before the game begins.

The first game is the very famous "Ejection Chair" in this show.

Although the rules will be slightly adjusted in each episode based on different guests and themes, the core gameplay remains unchanged.

Considering that although the climate in Nanshi is pleasant, it is still not suitable for outdoor activities, the venue for today was chosen to be a constant temperature swimming pool.

The rules of the game are simple and exciting:

Each team sent one person to wear a polygraph and be interrogated, while the remaining 12 people all sat on the flying chairs.

Both sides can only respond to questions with "yes" or "no" and have three seconds to react. If they answer too slowly, or if the polygraph determines that they are lying, the six members of the team will be instantly ejected into the water.

Each round is limited to five minutes, and the team with the fewest ejections wins. After three rounds, the winner will receive an R-coin treasure chest that will determine the final outcome of the round.

"Now - please ask the two teams to agree on the players for the first round!" The director's loudspeaker sounded.

MYST7 quickly formed a circle.

"Qingyu, go first. It's more stable. You can feel the bottom first and see what the situation is."

As the member of the team who participates in the most variety shows, Ding Zai has his own ways to deal with these routines.

Gu Yan nodded: "I think it's okay."

He was mainly worried about Xie Qingyu's health. Although it was an indoor air-conditioned room, the less repeated going into the water, the better. There would be a maximum of three rounds in total. No matter when, Xie Qingyu would definitely have to occupy a seat.

The other members nodded in agreement.

Seeing Xie Qingyu thoughtful, Wei Liangchen thought he was under pressure, so he immediately interjected, "It's okay, just answer casually, and then you can go down. This lie detector isn't very accurate anyway!"

Just as Xie Qingyu was about to respond, Jiang Ling, a resident guest from the variety show team who was attracted by Wei Liangchen's loud voice, shook his head.

"Young people are still too naive. This is the latest black technology in our program. Everyone who has tried it says it's great!"

"Yeah, have you decided who will go first? You won't be scared and dare not go up, right?" Another resident guest Huang Haibo jokingly joined in and changed the topic.

"Brother Jiang and Brother Bo are so anxious," Ding Zai quickly countered, "Are you trying to test the water temperature for everyone in advance?"

"Oh my god!" The space was instantly filled with gunpowder.

The final confirmation of the first round is: Xie Qingyu VS Liang Hong

Unexpectedly, both teams tacitly sent out their core players, and Liang Hong even seized the opportunity to express his belief that it was fate.

Xie Qingyu put on the lie detector equipment and sat in the front. He turned his head to look at the six teammates who had already sat on the flying chairs. It was rare that he didn't feel very confident.

Seeing this, Liang Hong beside him smiled and said, "Don't worry, Qingyu. The essence of playing this game is to speak freely. You have fun, and your teammates also have fun falling into the water. Hahaha."

Xie Qingyu glanced at the familiar faces of the six regular guests of the variety show team sitting behind Liang Hong, which was enough to show that this man was usually full of evil (bushi)

But the only permanent female guest, Jiang Shan, still said with a wry smile, "Brother Hong, take it easy."

"Don't worry, Qingyu and I were just joking." Liang Hong waved his hands without even turning his head. His perfunctory attitude made people even more nervous.

After the game of rock-paper-scissors, Xie Qingyu got the right to ask questions first.

At this time, there is no need to care about politeness or impoliteness. The other party, a veteran of variety shows, will only ask more fiercely than him.

"Do you really think that the variety show "RUN" is tailor-made for you, and it doesn't matter who replaces the other permanent guests?" Xie Qingyu asked with a smile.

Liang Hong took a deep breath and gritted his teeth before the three-second countdown ended: "Yes!"

The lie detector was silent—it was actually the truth!

This is the purpose of the game, it depends on who takes it seriously.

The team members behind him cheered excitedly, "Good question!"

This soft stab was clever, sowing discord while still creating a great variety show effect.

However, Liang Hong's counterattack was even more pointed: "It's been rumored online that you've been planning to go solo since your debut night on the talent show, and that you think your teammates are a burden. Is that true?"

The other party is coming with great force.

But when it comes to the taste, Xie Qingyu didn't hesitate at all and answered directly and decisively: "No!"

This was indeed his true words, but I don’t know if there would be a problem with the lie detector. Fortunately, the green light showed that he was not lying.

The players behind them cheered again. In the first round, neither team went into the water, but they strengthened their team spirit. The variety show team next to them was not satisfied.

Wang Nao Nao stood up and yelled, "Lao Liang, what kind of question are you asking? Why is it boosting the enemy team's morale? So you really are the enemy's undercover agent today, right?"

Liang Hong rested his hands on his knees nervously, his expression serious and earnest, ready to face Xie Qingyu's second wave of attack. "Hurry up and sit back down. There's a time limit. Do you still want to win?"

Wang Naonao was helpless and sat back on the flying chair, cursing, "I'll trust you again!"

"You and Brother Nao Nao appear to be close brothers, but in reality, it's all just a facade, supported by your acting, right?"

If the first question was laying a mine, this sentence was simply detonating a nuclear bomb.

Whether you answer "yes" or "no", you are destined to fall into the pit.

"Qingyu, you are too cruel!"

Jiang Shan held her forehead and smiled bitterly, pinching her nose silently. Based on her understanding of Liang Hong, he would definitely die in this situation.

Wei Liangchen immediately defended her: "Sister Shan, isn't that how you play the game? Let's see how Brother Hong answers."

As everyone on the flying chair was arguing, Liang Hong bit his finger and gave the answer: "No..."

"Beep!" A shrill alarm suddenly sounded and the red light flashed wildly.

“Crash!”

The six members of the variety show team were instantly ejected into the water, creating huge splashes.

Liang Hong jumped up and pointed at the polygraph, shouting, "I'm telling the truth! There's something wrong with this polygraph! It's not accurate! It's not accurate!"

"Huh? Didn't Brother Jiang just say this was the latest black technology?"

Xie Qingyu covered her mouth in feigned surprise, "Brother Hong, are you trying to cheat?"

Liang Hong gritted his teeth and sat back in his seat, "It's my turn now, right? I'm going to get serious, Qingyu, you better be careful!"

He glanced sinisterly at the teammates behind Xie Qingyu, and suddenly pointed at Wei Liangchen at the edge:

"Among all the members of MYST7, who do you think is the most important to you, Xiao Wei?"

Without thinking, Wei Liangchen, who was sitting on the flying chair, immediately said complacently: "Of course, I..."

He didn't finish his words.

Seeing Xie Qingyu's apologetic look as he turned his head, the smile on his lips froze. He only heard Xie Qingyu's response within three seconds: "No."

The green light is on, it’s real and effective.

Wei Liangchen was struck by lightning. At this moment, he would rather Xie Qingyu was lying and the whole team fell into the water than endure the pain of being pierced by thousands of arrows!

Wei Liangchen was heartbroken, but his other teammates were secretly happy.

Doesn't this mean that I am the most special one in Qingyu/Brother/Yuer's heart?

Unfortunately, the dream was quickly shattered.

Liang Hong was like a shark that smelled blood, and he was relentless in his pursuit to find out Xie Qingyu's "true love".

The outcome of the game was already forgotten, at this moment he just wanted to eat melon!

Then the situation suddenly changed. No matter what Xie Qingyu asked, Liang Hong just perfunctorily answered "yes", causing Wang Naonao and the others to lie down in the swimming pool.

"I'll be coming down anyway, so I might as well soak in it!"

And Liang Hong's "death roll call" continues:

"Is it Gu Zheng?"

"no."

The green light is on.

The corners of Gu Qi's lips curled up slightly, but the smile in his eyes was not genuine.

"Is Ding here?"

"no."

Ding Zai suddenly became possessed by a sense of drama and covered his chest with his hands, looking heartbroken.

"You Jinchao?"

"no."

You Jinzhao pinched his own Ren Zhong point exaggeratedly, as if he was about to faint at any moment.

Liang Hong's eyes became brighter and brighter. After using the method of elimination, the answer was about to come out!

His eyes flickered back and forth between Bai Lang and Leo, the corners of his mouth curling up wildly: "Is it... Bai Lang?"

Xie Qingyu was truly helpless. Why was he insisting on this issue? When would this issue ever be resolved?!

Glancing at the countdown board, I realized with despair that there was still time.

These few questions simply planted eight hundred landmines in his team!!!

How much land do I have to cede as compensation when I return?

Whatever he was thinking, he didn't show it on his face, and answered directly, "No."

The green light also came on, and the light in Bai Yan's eyes dimmed when he heard that.

As soon as this answer came out, it was obvious who was the most important person to Xie Qingyu, and Leo was also trying hard to suppress the corners of his mouth that were raised high.

To be rigorous, Liang Hong asked the ultimate question at the last moment:

"Among all the members of MYST7, is Leo the most important person to you?"

"no."

The whole audience was in an uproar!

Just because the polygraph gave a green light—absolutely true!

The program crew hurried forward to check the equipment and the data was normal.

Liang Hong was stunned: "Is this scientific?!"

Could it be that Xie Qingyu has cultivated to the point where he can deceive black technology?

At the end of the first round, all members of MYST7 were dry and won easily.

Xie Qingyu took off the polygraph, faced the burning gazes of the crowd, and playfully pointed at the timer: "Game over~"

What this means is that the game is over and he is no longer responsible for solving puzzles.

The answer is actually very simple.

In MYST7, the most important person in Xie Qingyu's heart has always been himself.

Only Gu Qiong figured out the answer after exchanging glances with him during the second round of competition when they changed positions.