Chapter 22 Sexy Dealer, Dealing Cards Online

That evening, Zhu Ziqi showed the two male guests around her water villa. The luxurious yet artistic decor sparked heated discussions online, with netizens expressing their desire to be Zhu Ziqi's half-sisters.

Riding on her popularity, the first instance of "Infinite Escape" was officially launched.

The production team gathered everyone on the beach, and Xia Mian finally met the other three guests.

Qian Qian is a comedian, a fat guy with a humorous personality who knows how to make a fool of himself, and is definitely a great mood-maker.

Zhang Yuno is a singer-songwriter from humble beginnings. She's a young woman who seems a bit aloof.

And Zheng Qiming, a veteran actor who has been active in prime-time TV dramas for many years. The production team spared no expense to get off to a good start.

Xia Mian's gaze swept over Zhang Yuno, who was holding hands with Zhu Ziqi, their heads close together as they talked. They clearly knew each other before and had a good relationship.

Director: "Welcome to 'Infinite Escape'. Without further ado, let me explain the game rules."

"The first instance of the first season is called 'Carnival Ship.' As the name suggests, the story takes place on the cruise ship to your left. You will complete this journey as either staff or tourists. The conditions for passing the instance are also very simple. According to the instance's setting, the cruise ship will sail at sea for seven days. For each day the guest survives, ten points will be added. At the same time, as an additional bonus, if all the mysteries are solved, forty points will be added. The guest with the most points at the end will win and receive a reward from the production team."

"Now, please come forward one by one to draw your identity."

The director took out six cards, and the guests discussed them while drawing cards. Zheng Qiming was the first to draw a card, which was that of a wealthy businessman. Zhang Yuno was a professor, Zhu Ziqi's identity was very realistic, that of a movie star, and Chang Yi was a dashing Western cowboy.

Comedians Qian Qian and Xia Mian, being the lowest-ranking celebrities, automatically drew cards last.

After receiving his ID card, Qian Qian pouted at the camera. Zhu Ziqi asked curiously, "Brother Qian, what's your identity? You don't seem very happy."

"Slave!" Qian Qian retorted indignantly. "Everyone else is a wealthy businessman and professor, why am I a slave? Is it because I'm cute?"

The only comedian to receive the slave card created a hilarious scene; if it weren't for the live broadcast, viewers would have seriously suspected the show was scripted.

After a few jokes and laughter, it was Xia Mian's turn to draw cards.

With only one identity card left, Xia Mian had no choice but to stride over, pick up the card, and read the words on it.

In order to capture the guests' expressions, a close-up camera was shoved directly into Xia Mian's face, which happened to capture the moment when his pupils dilated in shock.

The reaction was even stronger than before, and Chang Yi couldn't help but ask curiously, "Bro, what's yours?"

“…It’s nothing.” Xia Mian pursed her lips.

"Tell me quickly," Qian Qian teased, "Looks like you're even worse than me. Are you a mermaid? A water monkey?"

Zheng Qiming laughed loudly: "What water monkey? Does that mean we're on a boat while Xia is swimming in the sea? Xia, tell me quickly, what are you?"

Damn it, Xia Mian thought he'd be better off as a mermaid or a water monkey.

People became increasingly curious and began urging him to hurry up. The variety show had to continue its live broadcast, and they couldn't afford to delay the schedule any further.

But Xia Mian couldn't bring herself to say it. She gritted her teeth, turned her ID card around, and faced the camera so everyone could see for themselves.

The sign read: Sexy Dealer.

The guests were stunned for a few seconds, then burst into laughter that shook the heavens: "Sexy dealer, dealing cards online. Hahahaha..."

Xia Mian was completely numb, and the thought of quitting the performance reached its peak at this moment. Unfortunately, the production team did not give him any chance to resist. Two big men ran out from behind, one on each side, and dragged him to the dressing room.

The production team prepared clothes for each guest that matched their status. Xia Mian opened the box and was once again in a state of collapse.

The good news is that his character's costume isn't one of those plastic bodysuits that wouldn't pass censorship.

The bad news is... what the heck is this lace shirt and lace pants?!

And there are lace bunny ears!

You have a perverted sense of humor, fuck your mother!

Xia Mian cursed inwardly with the dirtiest words she had ever learned, and, enduring the humiliation, put on the black lace suit and rabbit ears.

He was the last one to leave; all the other guests were already dressed and in position. As a result, the moment he appeared in front of the camera, the guests immediately launched into a second round of laughter.

The comments section erupted in laughter for the second time:

[Holy crap, black lace! The production team really knows how to create sexy dealers!]

[With so many characters, how did you manage to draw the dealer? Xia Mian is such an unlucky girl. To console you, I've decided to give my Chang Yi's TikTok a few more likes.]

[This is bad news! I actually find it kind of sexy, what should I do? Ignoring the mostly comical bunny ears, Xia Mian has broad shoulders and a slim waist, with a large expanse of white skin peeking out from her chest, paired with her round buttocks accentuated by lace pants... Ah... I'm getting aroused.]

Wow, you're so good at describing things! It makes me want to go and explore Haitang City!

[Yes, yes, and his face too. His angular bone structure and sexy style suit him perfectly. I already want to call him my husband.]

[Honey, my monthly living expenses are 1500, I'm willing to give you 1314, the remaining 185 is my height, and the 8-pack is my abs. Don't ask me why 7 is missing, because my love for you has been sentenced to seven years of life imprisonment!]

[Attention ahead! This is the comments section, not a no-man's land!]

At the director's command, the cruise ship's horn sounded, and extras playing sailors poured out from all directions: "Passengers who haven't boarded yet, hurry up! The ship is about to leave, and those who miss it will have to wait for the next one!"

The instance is now officially open.

The guests quickened their pace, walking towards the cruise ship while worrying about their trip over the next few days.

"Piggy, the production team seems to be serious. This challenge is definitely going to be difficult, and we'll have to rely on you," Zhang Yuno said.

Zhu Ziqi is well-known for her high level of education and intelligence, but she humbly waved her hand and said, "Don't say that. I haven't played many puzzle games either. Let's brainstorm together."