Chapter 750: So Unable to Think
Upon hearing the director's introduction, several girls present spontaneously showed expressions of surprise, clearly quite curious and eager to see the river's nighttime scenery.
However, the director's next words successfully made them stop smiling.
"As you can see, although the scenery of this river is beautiful, the river is not particularly wide, especially in this section where we are. You can see the other side of the river as far as the eye can see. So, here is your first task. Please send one person from each couple to participate in the competition. The first couple to cross the river and reach the other side will have priority in choosing their accommodation for the next two days."
As the director spoke, he showed everyone the accommodations arranged by the production team.
There are beautiful little villas, small attics with courtyards, and small wooden houses floating on the water.
Most of them look alright; even if they're not fancy, they still have their own unique charm.
There was only one dwelling, which looked dilapidated from the outside, like a house that had been abandoned. Even the hay covering the roof seemed sparse.
If it rains, you'll get soaked even if you stay indoors!
When everyone saw the room, they all shuddered in unison, thinking to themselves, "It doesn't matter if we get first place or not, we absolutely cannot be last!"
"These are the accommodations for the candidates today. The winning team has the right to choose first."
As soon as the director finished speaking, Zhao Yun'er raised her hand and asked, "Director, I have something to say."
"explain."
"This river isn't wide, but crossing it won't be easy. I don't see any boats nearby for us to get on. How are we supposed to get to the other side? Director, you're not suggesting we swim across, are you?"
When Zhao Yun'er said this, she glanced at the director suspiciously. Given the show's production team's usual practices and the director's reputation for causing trouble, this was entirely possible!
The director laughed and waved his hand, saying, "Of course not. Don't worry, I'm not that cruel. Although there's no boat, I've prepared other means of crossing the river for you."
As the director spoke, he winked at the staff next to him, signaling them to quickly bring the tools up.
And so, everyone watched in disbelief as the staff carried in... five bamboo poles??
"This is the river-crossing tool you were talking about?" Zhao Yun'er pointed stiffly at the five bare bamboo poles, her face filled with disbelief.
Are you sure this wasn't an accidental dismantling of the bamboo raft and a way to fool them?
The director said confidently and proudly, "That's right! These are your tools for crossing the river today. One for each person. They have been carefully selected in terms of size and weight, and they are almost identical. It's absolutely fair."
Everyone: "..." Is this a matter of inconsistency or unfairness?!
Gu Shaoling's eyelids twitched, and she couldn't help but interject, "Director, this is too outrageous. What can a bamboo stick do? No matter how thick or sturdy it is, it's still just a bamboo stick. Are you sure you don't want us to use it as a swimming ring to cross the river?"
Putting aside the director, everyone was amazed by Gu Shaoling's wild idea, and some people even began to consider the possibility of doing so.
The director's lips twitched involuntarily, and he said speechlessly, "Of course not. Master, come and demonstrate for them."
As everyone looked in the direction the director was recruiting, they noticed an older man standing to the side who was clearly not a member of their crew.
The older man looked to be in his forties or fifties, with dark skin and a slightly thin build, but his movements were very agile.
Upon hearing the director's call, he smiled and stepped forward, tossing down one of the bamboo poles. He then picked up a slightly smaller bamboo pole from the side, placed his feet on the center of the bamboo pole, and stood steadily on the water's surface.
To demonstrate for everyone, the master paddled forward three or four meters and then floated back, successfully leaving everyone dumbfounded and a sense of foreboding suddenly rising in their hearts.
Sure enough, the next second the director said enthusiastically, "How about that? Easy, right?"
Everyone: "..."
Simple... my foot!
Not only were the people present deeply shocked, but the live stream chat also exploded!
[Oh no! Is my family's secret of being a descendant of the Flower Planting clan, possessing the skill of light-footed kung fu, about to be discovered?]
I've seen this before. Lots of young men and women have posted similar videos online. It was really impressive and refreshing when I first saw it.
I've seen it too, and I really admire their balance. If it were me, let alone floating on water on bamboo, I'd easily slip and fall even walking along the edge of a slightly narrow path!
[Three minutes on stage requires ten years of practice off stage. Don't be fooled by how ethereal and impressive this scene looks; almost all of them have been training since childhood, and some are even naturally gifted with exceptional balance. As for the guests here, emm... I think only Ye Wanxi has a chance; the others are probably out of luck.]
[That's right! I was really stunned by that person's parkour skills on that variety show recording; I feel like she could probably do this herself. But wouldn't it be a bit unfair to the other guests?]
Yes, it's unfair! We strongly oppose professionals participating in the competition!
[As expected of a variety show royalty, this task seems specifically prepared for someone to show off their skills; the other guests are so pitiful!]
Speaking of light-footed skills, many people in the live stream remembered Ye Wanxi's brief display of skill in a variety show, which led to a somewhat unpleasant development in the discussion.
However, it wasn't just the viewers in the live stream who thought of this.
The director was very pleased with the accusing and fearful looks in the guests' eyes, and felt even more that he was really clever to come up with such a task!
"What he's doing is called bamboo rafting, a local specialty. It allows you to float on water using only a single bamboo pole, as if walking on flat ground. Your first task today is to use this specialty to reach the other side. Whoever gets there first will be the winner."
Everyone: "..." It really turned out like this! As expected of you, you devil director!
The others looked blankly at each other, unsure of what to say. Ding Li affectionately took Jiang Yulai's hand and complained in a coquettish voice, "How could anyone possibly learn this!"
Jiang Yulai got goosebumps, but he was worried about the camera and couldn't push the person away.
"Director, are you sure you're not kidding us? How is this even possible?"
The director said with a mysterious look, "There are people who can't do it, and there are people who can. Otherwise, how would we determine the winner?"
Lian Lifan's face darkened, and he looked at Ye Wanxi almost immediately, shouting, "I protest! The competition is fine, but she can't participate. Otherwise, it's unfair!"
Everyone's eyes immediately turned to Ye Wanxi, and they unusually agreed with Lian Lifan's words: "Yes, Miss Ye can't participate, Mr. Feng has to come!"
Ye Wanxi: "???" Why are you all so desperate?
(End of this chapter)
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