The first rays of morning sunlight gently caressed the ice city, casting a soft golden glow over this historic city.
At 9:00 AM sharp, the official live broadcast room of the Harbin Culture and Tourism Bureau officially started broadcasting.
The logo of the "Cultural Clash" live-stream challenge slowly rotates in the virtual background, announcing the official opening of this cultural feast.
In no time, the live stream screen was filled with comments from netizens from all over the world.
These audience members, filled with love and curiosity for culture, gathered in this small space, eagerly anticipating this unique cultural feast.
If the online live stream rooms are this lively, one can only imagine how bustling the offline "Culture Showdown" activity area is – it's absolutely packed with people.
The diverse faces weave together to create a vivid picture, with everyone's eyes sparkling with anticipation and excitement for the upcoming challenge.
Amid cheers and applause from the crowd, Qin Zian, dressed in a well-tailored Chinese outfit, walked steadily towards the center of the stage, surrounded by enthusiastic spectators.
Throughout, Qin Zi'an's face was beaming with a bright smile, and his entire being exuded confidence and composure.
Once Qin Zian had taken his position, he naturally took the microphone from the staff and looked at the audience with a smile.
After adjusting his breathing slightly, Qin Zi'an's voice resonated clearly and powerfully in every corner of the activity area through the high-quality sound system.
"Good morning! Welcome to the Dragon Kingdom activity area of the 'Summer Friendship Carnival'. This is the venue for the 'Cultural Showdown' live challenge. I am Qin Zi'an, the main person in charge of the 'Summer Friendship Carnival' and the host of today's live challenge."
As Qin Zian finished speaking, thunderous applause erupted in the audience.
After so many successful cultural tourism projects, Qin Zi'an's reputation has long been established.
Standing on the stage at this moment, he was like a pillar of strength, stabilizing everyone's wandering thoughts.
But no one expected that this stability would only last for a few seconds before Qin Zi'an destroyed it with his own hands.
"Recently, there has been a lot of online discussion about the 'Cultural Clash,' with all sorts of speculations and rumors circulating. Several tourists have even directly accused our Harbin Culture and Tourism Bureau of rigging the event, saying things like it's impossible to get a perfect score and that the hidden activities can't be triggered."
"Facts speak louder than words, and there's no point in me saying more now. Today, let's take concrete actions to respond to those false accusations and let everyone see whether there's any shady dealings involved in the 'Culture Showdown' project."
"Due to the special nature of the hidden event, at least two people are required to play. However, to have a good time, the more people the better. Therefore, to ensure that visitors who successfully complete the event have a good experience, the hidden event will be activated once six visitors achieve a perfect score."
Qin Zian's words were like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, instantly creating ripples.
The whispers among the crowd were like the chirping of insects in the grass on a summer night—subtle yet impossible to ignore.
Sunlight filtered through the sparse clouds, dappling everyone's faces, but it couldn't hide the surprise and confusion flickering in their eyes.
Qin Zian's gaze swept over the throng of people below, a meaningful smile playing on his lips.
To ensure the tourists present had heard him clearly, Qin Zi'an repeated himself loudly once more.
"Yes, you heard right! Today, our goal is to gather six tourists who pass the challenge with a perfect score to unlock the final hidden project of 'Culture Match-Up' together."
Qin Zian's words were like announcing an impossible mission, yet they carried an undeniable resolve.
It could be said that Qin Zian's actions had made the surrounding air seem to freeze.
The guests' expressions shifted from surprise to astonishment, then to disbelief, and finally even included a hint of anger and skepticism.
They whispered among themselves, their voices gradually coalescing into a powerful wave, filled with sharp accusations and mockery.
"Six perfect scores? That's just wishful thinking!" A middle-aged man shook his head, his face full of disdain. "I think this is just a gimmick set up by the Harbin Culture and Tourism Bureau to attract attention. There are no hidden projects at all."
"Yeah! So many days have passed, and not a single person has even managed to get a perfect score, let alone six. Qin Zi'an, aren't you just blatantly fooling people?" A young woman next to her said indignantly, her tone full of disappointment.
"It's a cover-up! It's absolutely a cover-up!"
Someone shouted "behind-the-scenes manipulation!" which instantly ignited the emotions of the crowd. Questions and curses rose and fell, surging towards the stage like a tide.
Qin Zian stood on the stage, facing the onslaught of questions, but he did not panic in the slightest.
He slowly raised his hands, signaling everyone to be quiet, his deep eyes gleaming with determination and wisdom.
"Please be patient, everyone. I understand your doubts and dissatisfaction. But please trust me this once. I, Qin Zi'an, am definitely on the side of the people. The reason for this condition is mainly to consider the tourists' experience."
"Some people might wonder, if we don't manage to get all six people in the end, wouldn't that be unfair to the other people who got full marks?" Qin Zi'an paused, then said with a smile, "I can assure you all that I will absolutely not let you suffer any losses."
"Anyone who completes the game with a perfect score will receive a special gift from our 'Summer Friendship Carnival,' and we will also publicly reveal the interior layout of the hidden event."
"But if no one clears the level, then I'm sorry, you still won't be able to see the mysterious hidden event today. So... I hope all challengers will take this challenge seriously and work together to unveil the mystery of the hidden event."
As Qin Zian's calm and magnetic words fell softly, the surging clamor in the square seemed to be gently smoothed by an invisible wind, replaced by a deep and tranquil contemplation.
Sunlight filtered through the sparse clouds, casting a mysterious glow on everyone's faces and adding a touch of mystery to this unexpected challenge.
Just then, a young man with glasses and a handsome face slowly walked out from the crowd, each step appearing so calm and unhurried.
"Director Qin, I'm willing to give it a try."
Although his voice wasn't loud, it carried clearly throughout the entire square, instantly attracting everyone's attention like a breath of fresh air.
This statement was not only a response to Qin Zian, but also a declaration of his own courage and beliefs.
Especially in his eyes now, there is both curiosity and longing for the unknown world, as well as an indomitable determination in the face of challenges.
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