Chapter 880 Group Mission
Lian Lifan was chosen as the pillar of the opera troupe. He recognized the man as a martial arts performer based solely on the weapons and headdresses scattered throughout the room.
But that's not actually the case. Many female generals and heroines in dramas also need a foundation in martial arts.
Judging from the extravagance of the headdresses in his room, the person he drew was most likely not a male lead, but a female lead, that is, a female character in traditional Chinese opera.
It was common in the past for men to play female roles.
But regardless of whether it's a male or female role, since it's a performance on stage, most of these props are specially made to reduce weight and make it easier for the holder to handle them on stage.
Similarly, the same principle applies to the props used in many film crews today.
Lien Li-fan may have started out as an idol, but he didn't just sing and be an idol after his debut. He also acted in two or three dramas before that. Even if he doesn't care about these superficial things, he must know a little about them.
However, he never noticed the real whip mixed in with all those props, which shows how much of his "careful" inspection was fake.
Lian Lifan felt he had lost face after being reminded by Ye Wanxi, and his expression became even more unpleasant.
The director was angry and too lazy to say anything nice to smooth things over, nor to bother with arguing about Lian Lifan's identity, so he simply announced the result.
"Miss Lin's answer is correct, but given that Mr. Lian's answer is incorrect, your team's mission is deemed a failure. Your dinner eligibility is cancelled, and a mysterious mission awaits you tomorrow."
After the director finished speaking, he completely ignored Lian Lifan's hesitation, cleared his throat, and continued, "At this point, all the guests have completed their tasks for today. Next, I will announce the second and final task."
Upon hearing this, Gu Shaoling and the others felt that their ominous premonition had been confirmed.
"Another mission? Does it mean we're going to start a power struggle within the family and kill each other?"
The director glanced at the group and chuckled, "Of course not. Does our production team have such a clichéd style?"
After a moment of contemplation, the group frowned and said in unison, "...It looks like it."
Director: "..." Don't go too far!
"Ahem, I'm about to announce the mission, so listen up. Your mission is to uncover the secrets of the Yang family and find the treasures they've kept for centuries."
"Baby?" Many people's eyes lit up when they heard those two words.
It's a century-old garden with a rich history; anything that they consider a treasure must be extraordinary.
Even knowing that this thing is definitely beyond their reach, it would be good to take a look!
The viewers in the live stream clearly thought the same thing.
With such a large plot of land and such a beautiful garden, the treasures hidden in the Yang family's possessions must be priceless.
Having survived for a hundred years, it must be an antique by now, right? I bet this treasure is an extremely valuable antique, like calligraphy, a painting, a luminous pearl, or a delicate pagoda...
【A pagoda of exquisite beauty? Do you think you're Nezha? But one thing's true: it's definitely valuable, and if you took it out, it might even be considered a national treasure.】
So, what exactly is the Yang family's treasure? I'm suddenly a little excited, I'm so curious!
[Speaking of this mission, it doesn't sound too good. A treasure hunt in a mansion—whoever finds it keeps it, right? But with competition comes winners and losers, so is this going to turn into a fight?]
[Let's fight! Didn't they just say that when they were analyzing their identities? The first wife manages the clothes, the second wife manages the meals, and the two wives jointly manage the affairs of the household. According to the usual tropes of domestic dramas, the first and second wives are definitely mortal enemies, and evenly matched ones at that. There's no doubt that they'll fight!]
The director's two sentences have already sparked countless netizens' imaginations, as if they can already see the fierce battle between the various factions vying for the treasure, each displaying their unique abilities.
The production team did not disappoint them. After announcing the task details, the director paused and added, "The first task, finding each other's hidden identities, is an individual task. This task is a group task."
"A group task?" Ye Wanxi raised an eyebrow. "So, if just one person completes it, then we've all completed it?"
Would the production team really be that kind? This was the question on the minds of all the guests present.
"That's true, but..."
The director glanced at the ears that had suddenly perked up and smiled with satisfaction: "Those who complete the task will have the opportunity to receive a grand gift carefully prepared by the descendants of the Yang family."
Gu Shaoling and the others were stunned for a moment, but after they realized what was happening, they all became excited: "A huge gift, how huge?"
"Big in every sense of the word." The director looked smug, and with a slightly mischievous grin, reminded everyone, "There's only one big prize, it's for the most capable, so you'd better seize the opportunity. Maybe you'll get lucky and this big prize will fall into your lap, and you'll never have to worry about food and clothing again?"
Hearing this, the crowd didn't feel happy at all; instead, they had a sense of realization that it was indeed true.
"...How is this arrangement any different from us starting a power struggle within the family, where we kill each other?"
The director stroked his chin thoughtfully for a moment, then said seriously, "What's the difference between explicit and subtle? What's the difference between what can be broadcast and what can't?"
Everyone: "..." I was speechless!
Regardless of what happens next, the most important thing now is to fill our stomachs.
After enduring their hunger and listening to the director's rambling, everyone happily sat down at the table and began to enjoy the delicious food.
Lian Lifan and Lin Yuxiu, being the only two who failed to complete the task, could only watch helplessly from the sidelines.
It's infuriating to think that you can look at something but not eat it.
As Lian Lifan smelled the aroma of food in the air, his stomach, which hadn't felt empty before, suddenly started growling.
This not only made him irritable, but also made him feel even more humiliated.
In a fit of anger, he took it out on Lin Yuxiu.
While most of the cameras were focused on Ye Wanxi and the others, she lowered her voice and accused, "Since you knew the clues, why didn't you say anything? Do you know how much face I've lost today because of your selfishness? Yuxiu, you're my girlfriend. You came here with me to help me, not to hold me back."
Lin Yuxiu was stunned by his barrage of accusations. After she came to her senses, she bit her lip and said in a hoarse voice, "There are a total of 121 photos in the Fourth Miss's room. A third of them are of horses and grasslands."
Lian Lifan frowned, his face full of impatience, and said, "Why are you bringing this up?"
"Yes, why did she say that?" Lin Yuxiu gave a wry smile.
“You can’t hide your feelings when you really like someone. Miss Fourth has hidden all her love in the photos. We’re boyfriend and girlfriend. If you could just think of that, come visit me and you’d find out.”
(End of this chapter)
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