"Everyone is very punctual, very conscious of time!"
"Our first activity then, is beach volleyball." The host, buoyant in his floral shirt and shorts, said, pointing his finger towards the volleyball net behind him and explained the rules of the game.
Two couples step up and split into two teams, after the first round, the losers play against each other, and the winners play against each other. The ultimate loser receives a penalty, and the winner receives a prize.
After the host finished introducing the rules, his gaze fell on Yu Ting. He added, "However, due to the fact that our female guest No. 3 is pregnant, she will not be participating in this activity and will be otherwise accommodated. Therefore, the production team has decided that even if No. 3 ends up losing the game, there will be no penalty."
The rules are set by people, and people are merciful.
Seeing the cue, Yu Ting responded, "Alright."
Then she looked at Lu Nanchen next to her, "So, you’ll have to go up alone."
Lu Nanchen understood. Knowing that Yu Ting did not need to participate in this activity, his worry was relieved. He gently replied with a smile, "Yeah, don’t worry, I’ll do my best."
After a few minutes of preparation by the couple, the volleyball competition officially began. Team 1 against team 3, team 2 against team 4, all happening simultaneously. Yu Ting stood watching from the sidelines, on Lu Nanchen’s side.
Lu Nanchen was wearing a simple short-sleeved shirt and mid-length pants today. His strong forearms and calves were exposed to the sunlight; now he was facing Xing Zhize and Qiao Qing.
Once everyone was in place, the host blew the whistle, and the game officially began.
Lu Nanchen served first, tossing the volleyball into the air and then, hands clasped together, he hit the ball with his knuckles while slightly bending his knees.
Xing Zhize caught the ball and returned it.
Lu Nanchen’s thin eyes narrowed even more as he looked up at the ball, partially covered by the fragments of hair on his forehead.
He ran towards the arriving ball and when the timing was right, he hit the ball.
The game continued, one against two. Lu Nanchen’s athletic build was on full display as he volleyed back and forth. He was now sweating lightly due to the intense activity, the sweat following the lines of his neck and disappearing into his clothing.
After admiring the game for a while, Yu Ting cheered for Lu Nanchen.
The competition lasted for more than ten minutes before it ended, the sand making crunching sounds as it was trampled on.
The first round ended swiftly. Many of the actors had spent a lot of time honing their basic skills; sports were their weak point. Compared to someone like Lu Nanchen, who faithfully studied every day and did aerobic running as well, their abilities were somewhat lacking.
And Qiao Qing, being a girl, was even less capable.
As the game went on for a while, Lu Nanchen’s superior stamina became a great advantage, and in the end, he won the game.
On the other side, team 4 won against team 2. After about ten minutes, Liu Siyuan and Tong Na were both drenched in sweat. Compared to the elegance of Liu Siyuan, Tong Na’s state could be described as unbowed. She was standing with one hand on the waist, the other holding the ball, looking very cool.
After a little rest, the second round began.
The initially defeated teams 1 and 2 competed against each other. In the end, team 2 again lost due to their inferior stamina.
With the conclusion of the two games, the rankings were determined.
First place: Liu Siyuan and Tong Na
Second place: Lu Nanchen and Yu Ting
Third place: Xing Zhize and Qiao Qing
According to the game rules, Zhan Zheng, who placed fourth, had to accept a penalty. While this couple was being punished, Yu Ting was arranged by the program team to participate in another activity.
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