Small villa.
Once the four groups of guests were in place, the producer announced the next tasks.
"After seeing the four houses, I believe everyone has a basic idea of what a home should be like. Our next game will take place on the rooftop of house number one. Here's something to add: all our future group activities will be held in house number one, and it also requires the largest space to set up, so please choose carefully!"
Jiang Li was eager for excitement, and since the other three groups didn't want to compete with him, they naturally didn't have any ideas either. The producer then said, "Then we'll release the game rules next."
"Each of the four groups of guests carries a different token in each round. At the start of the game, the screen will randomly select one group to be the defender. The other three groups need to grab the token within the specified time. The group that grabs the token gets two points, and the other two groups get one point each. If they fail, the defender gets five points. The game has four rounds. If there is a tie at the end, a tiebreaker will be held."
"Can the attacking side refrain from attacking and instead help the defending side?" Jiang Li asked the question that concerned her the most.
The producer seemed to have anticipated this: "Sure, but the token can only be passed between the defenders. If it ends up in the attackers' hands, then you've successfully snatched it!"
Ah, this is really a great game for teaming up! Jiang Li winked frantically at Tong Zhao.
Qin Chong's eyes darkened when he saw their interaction.
[What? Wasn't it Qin Chong who suggested forming a team first?]
Chongbao was almost in tears; he had taken the initiative to befriend someone, only to have it all benefit them instead.
This is going too far! Isn't this just forming a clique to isolate the movie stars?
They already knew each other, so it's normal for them to have different levels of closeness, right?
[Jiang Li is just bullying others by taking advantage of her position. She invited him, but he refused, and she just kept clinging to 2+1.]
[Can't you see with your eyes? Ah Li and the others came together on the way, and your idol is obviously just flattering you, isn't he?]
[Ah Li hadn't agreed in the first place, so why should she agree just because you invited her?]
Seeing that no one had any other questions, the producer put down his cue cards: "Each couple is both a partner and a lover. The new season of the Couple Partnership Project has officially begun. Before that, you can enjoy a big meal."
The producer stepped aside slightly, revealing a table laden with food prepared in advance by the production team.
"This is also the last meal provided by the production team for the 12 days. From this dinner onwards, everyone will be responsible for their own food, clothing, accommodation, and transportation!"
"Just a reminder, please manage your funds wisely. The houses you design will be put up for evaluation online. If there's too much blank space, you'll lose points! That concludes this morning's live stream. See you this afternoon, and have a great time!"
With the live streaming equipment turned off, the eight people in the room relaxed to varying degrees. Jiang Li was the first to jump up: "We're starving! Let's go eat quickly, or it'll get cold!"
Upon hearing this, Qi Yan immediately pulled Luan Yining up, as his wife couldn't eat cold food.
Tong Zhao saw that Shan Song was also planning to leave, but before she could get up, Geng Keli stopped her.
“Zhao Zhao?” Geng Keli smiled kindly, but his eyes reflected a chilling determination: “This name suits you.”
Shan Song's face instantly darkened. Tong Zhao, fearing Shan Song would attack, gripped his arm tightly, frowned, glared at Geng Keli, and warned, "Do you want to get stabbed again?"
Geng Keli chuckled softly, "It's not impossible, if Zhaozhao likes it."
Tong Zhao felt disgusted and moved closer to Shan Song.
Shan Song stood up, blocking Tong Zhao's path, and sternly shouted, "Geng Keli, haven't I given you enough warnings?"
"Oh, isn't this the long-suffering young master of the Zhou family?" Geng Keli lifted his eyelids, as if he had just noticed him, his tone full of disdain: "Oh, I forgot, the Zhou family is gone."
Geng Keli took a step back politely and bowed slightly as if apologizing: "I'm really sorry, what should I call you now? Mr. Shan?"
"The Shan family shouldn't be bankrupt yet, right?" Geng Keli pointed at Shan Song with a malicious and casual finger, looking at Qin Chong as if asking a question.
Qin Chong remained seated, glancing sideways at Tong Zhao and the others a few times without saying a word.
Geng Keli continued, "If Young Master Shan wants to pursue an acting career, I might be able to help him."
What a low-level provocation! Tong Zhao rolled her eyes. This person hasn't improved at all over the years; in fact, he's regressed to this extent.
Qin Chong surprised Tong Zhao. Now that the cameras were gone, he had clearly distanced himself from Geng Keli. What was strangest was that this man's attitude didn't seem like he held a grudge against them. Instead, it was closer to the disdain he had shown when they first met at the Qin family's house.
The hatred in Qin Chong's eyes at the wrap party was still vivid in Tong Zhao's mind. What had happened in between that made him change his attitude? Tong Zhao wondered, when he suddenly sensed that the aura emanating from the Alpha in front of him was a little strange.
Thanks to the sense of being marked, Tong Zhao reacted quickly and stopped Shan Song's punch.
Tong Zhao quickly glanced at the direction of the dining table. Qi Yan and Rong Mo seemed to have noticed, and Qi Yan was already paying attention to the situation and preparing to come over.
After calming down, Tong Zhao realized that although she hadn't heard what the two said next, given Shan Song's personality, he wouldn't get so angry about Geng Keli's few words that he was about to take action on the show. Clearly, it wasn't Shan Song's fault.
He glared at Geng Keli and threatened, "Geng Keli, you don't want that recording from that day to be released, do you?"
Geng Keli's expression hardened, and he looked at him suspiciously.
Tong Zhao added, "Do you think they found me so quickly? I have a tracking device on me, which not only records audio but also video. If we keep to ourselves, nothing will happen. If you continue to harass me and my husband, then don't blame us for helping you, this washed-up movie star, become popular again."
Seeing Tong Zhao defending Shan Song, Geng Keli's eyes, which had been holding a provocative smile, suddenly darkened, and he stared at Tong Zhao expressionlessly.
"If you want, I can make sure you get on the trending topics list during the live stream this afternoon!" Tong Zhao's back was pressed against Dan Song, and the sound of her heartbeat was transmitted through their skin, as if the energy contained in that strong and taut body was being transmitted to her as well. She was not afraid of the person in front of her at all.
Even if things go wrong, it would only result in mutual destruction and a lose-lose situation. He used to have too many concerns, but now he is fully confident in doing so.
"And Jiang Li, you've seen the temper of the young master of the Jiang family. Do you think he'll accept continuing to cooperate with someone like you? I just need to show him your true colors, and maybe when we get back he'll make the Jiang family cancel the cooperation!"
"I'm sorry, A-Li. I was just using your identity for a moment. I didn't really mean to use you," Tong Zhao said silently in her heart.
After being stopped by Tong Zhao for a while, Shan Song seemed to calm down. He grabbed the arm that Tong Zhao had just pulled him with, bent down and rubbed it, and also stroked Tong Zhao's chest, which was heaving with excitement.
As if the person in front of him didn't exist, he said, "Don't you still want to talk to Ah Li? Let's go."
Geng Keli stood still. As Shan Song passed by, he suddenly asked, "Are you really sure you've secured your position as the heir to the Geng family?"
The voice was low and deep, sounding like a question yet also like a kind of foreshadowing.
Geng Keli looked over, and the two locked eyes for less than half a second before Shan Song, following Tong Zhao's dragging and pulling movements, left first.
After taking a few quick steps, Shan Song looked at Tong Zhao's assertive movements and said, "It's working a bit too fast."
"What?" Tong Zhao was a little confused.
"After playing with Jiang Li for a while, my arguing skills have improved dramatically."
"..." How can he still be in the mood to make fun of himself?
Dan Song patted the tuft of hair that had stood up on Tong Zhao's head from shaking it: "You misspoke. It's clearly our Zhao Zhao who's amazing. If this happens again, just do it the same way as before. Use whatever you can to threaten or take advantage of. Don't be afraid of anyone."
"Did you twist your arm just now? Does it hurt?" Shan Song asked.
"No, it doesn't hurt. You took your strength back right away." Tong Zhao pushed him away a little, looked at his face, and whispered, "I feel like something's wrong with you."
Dan Song nodded. He had also noticed that his emotions seemed to be somewhat out of control, starting this morning.
"Isn't your most vulnerable period still a month away? It's not coming early, is it?"
"Have someone check it during your lunch break, don't worry."
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