Chapter 59
Wiping Xu Que's side profile
The production team wanted to create a more entertaining show effect this way.
"This is a problem that the guest needs to solve themselves."
Xu then started looking up high-speed rail tickets: "How come high-speed rail is more expensive than airfare?" She then took a step back and looked at regular train tickets.
"We have enough money for train tickets, but we'll be on the train for over ten hours."
The production crew continued to remind the two: "You must arrive at your destination within the allotted time."
"when?"
"You need to go to this location to check in at 10:00 AM tomorrow."
Jiang Fengyi calculated the time: "Taking the train is simply not enough time, and the budget is not enough to fly."
The production team had considered contingency plans for guests who might lack funds before recording the show.
The staff read from the handcard: "Still struggling with insufficient funds? The [CP's Travel Guide] now offers limited-time missions to help guests earn more travel expenses."
"Would you two like to consider starting a limited-time mission?"
Jiang Fengyi had already seen through it all.
"It seems like we've been given a choice, but in reality, we have no choice but to undertake time-limited tasks."
"Tell me, what is the mission?"
"Beach Fun Sports Meet!"
"One person is blindfolded, and the other person can only rely on verbal guidance to lead the other through obstacles. The total length is 200 meters, and the task is considered successful if it is completed within 10 minutes."
Xu asked in advance, "Will there be a lottery after this mission is completed?"
"This is a limited-time task; you won't be entered into a lottery. You'll receive a cash reward of 10,000 yuan directly."
She asked again, "What obstacle?"
"Please look behind you."
On the beach,
The field was built at some point, and many inflatable obstacles such as hurdles, arches, and balance beams were fixed in the soft sand by the staff.
Xu, however, walked to the final checkpoint, the balance beam, and raised a question.
"You'd fall even if you walked on this with your eyes open, right? How are you supposed to get through it blindfolded?"
After discussion, the production team compromised: "They will allow the blindfolded guests to move forward together."
Xu turned to Jiang Fengyi and asked, "Are you going to blindfold yourself or should I?"
"I'll do it, you guide me."
When the production crew saw that the blindfolded guest was Jiang Fengyi, their hearts jumped into their throats.
The director repeatedly confirmed, "Is the props team sure there are no problems with these inflatable obstacles?" She stared anxiously at the monitor screen, while Jiang Fengyi had already been blindfolded with the help of the staff.
“This is a member of the Jiang family. If he gets hurt, I couldn’t afford to compensate him even if I sold myself.”
She called the director over: "Don't let them participate in games with dangerous elements in the future."
That side,
Jiang Fengyi was ready. Her eyes were completely blocked by a thick blindfold, and her other senses became more acute after losing her sight.
She heard the cameraman's shoes crunching on the gravel and smelled the salty, fishy odor carried on the sea breeze.
The most unforgettable thing is the hand holding yours, warm, reassuring, and with a throbbing pulse.
"Don't be afraid, I'll guide you through the game."
"Are you two teachers ready?"
The two said in unison, "It's done!"
After the staff announced "start," Xu led Jiang Fengyi forward, constantly giving correct prompts without stopping.
"Keep walking straight ahead, and take bigger steps. There's still a long way to go before you reach the first hurdle, so keep moving forward."
The river breeze rippled as if walking on flat ground.
"Slow down, slow down now. We've reached the hurdle. Lift your leg up, and move forward a little. That's right! Just jump over it!"
"Now we'll move on to the second hurdle. We'll raise it to the same height as before. Okay, let's move on now!"
After several attempts, I successfully overcame the first obstacle.
Xu continued to lead Jiang Fengyi forward with long strides.
"There's still time, let's just stay calm. Now we've reached the second stage."
"Bend down, bend down a little more."
Xu bent down in front of Jiang Fengyi and led her forward.
"Here we bend our knees and move forward, then continue for another half meter and we'll pass."
With one person giving a hint and the other executing it, the two worked together with exceptional synergy. The production crew glanced at the time and realized that in less than five minutes, they had already overcome two obstacles out of a total of three.
Xu led Jiang Fengyi to the final checkpoint, which was also the most difficult obstacle in the game.
The surface of the inflated prop was exceptionally smooth. As soon as Jiang Fengyi stepped on it, her feet sank in immediately, causing her to lose her balance.
Jiang Fengyi leaned back uncontrollably and instinctively cried out in surprise.
"ah!"
"careful!"
A refreshing fragrance brushed against Xu Que's cheek, embracing her with the scent of flowers. Her long, slender hair brushed against the corner of her lips, and Xu Que reacted instinctively.
The hand that was clasped with Jiang Fengyi immediately grabbed her and pulled her forward, while the other hand forcefully supported Jiang Fengyi's back to steady her.
Jiang Fengyi stumbled a few times on the balance beam before regaining her balance.
"Phew~"
The director behind the monitor breathed a long sigh of relief.
"From now on, I'll only arrange indoor games for the two of them. My heart can't take any more shocks."
He then asked the photographer, "Was that scene recorded?"
"The visuals are so beautiful that I wonder if I'm an idol drama director."
The sand below was not stable to begin with, and Jiang Fengyi stepped on the inflatable balance beam, her feet sinking deep and sinking shallow. To maintain her balance, she could only rely on the arm on her side.
She firmly grasped Xu Que's arm with both hands, and as he moved forward, she followed with small steps, gradually moving to the other end of the balance beam.
"Be careful not to slip; slowly lower your toes down."
Once Jiang Fengyi had placed both feet on the inflatable balance beam, she continued to speak.
"Now that we've overcome all the obstacles, we just need to move straight ahead."
She held Jiang Fengyi's hand, and Jiang Fengyi trusted her completely.
The two steadily made their way to the finish line.
"Congratulations on completing the timed task within the specified time. Here is the task reward, please check it."
Xu accepted the heavy envelope, unable to hide the smile on his face.
"I finally have the money to buy a plane ticket!"
Xu immediately booked two tickets to the next destination, and pushed the suitcase and led Xu to the airport.
The Zhao family
Grandma Zhao confirmed with the person on the other end of the phone, "The reason Jiang Fengyi didn't go to the company is that she's going to be on a variety show with Xu Que?"
"That's right."
"Is she going to enter the entertainment industry too?"
After saying that, Old Mrs. Zhao rejected her own version of events.
"Impossible, Jiang Fengyi wouldn't care about that little appearance fee." Old Mrs. Zhao racked her brains but still couldn't figure out Jiang Fengyi's intentions.
Is Jingjiang Technology planning to establish an entertainment company? Are they also trying to get a piece of the entertainment industry pie?
After much thought, this guess is the only one that makes sense.
After hanging up the phone, Old Mrs. Zhao spoke with a stern face.
"Jiang Fengyi has not made any public appearances recently because she is recording a variety show."
"Variety show?" Zhao Rufei asked in surprise. "What variety show? Are there variety shows that specifically invite investors to appear on? I don't know about that."
"It's just a regular dating travel reality show, and she and her girlfriend are on it together."
Zhao Rufei was even more shocked after hearing this: "Could it be that she only went on this variety show for her girlfriend?"
"How could that be!" Old Mrs. Zhao still didn't believe it. "I'm more inclined to think she wants to start an entertainment company."
Is it necessary for the owner of an entertainment company to appear on a variety show themselves?
Zhao Rufei remained silent and did not respond.
Fortunately, Old Mrs. Zhao turned to other topics: "What does the Song family mean? Have they agreed?"
Zhao Rufei shook her head: "The attitude is very ambiguous. It neither agreed nor completely refused. It seems like they are still considering it."
Upon hearing this, Old Mrs. Zhao immediately became displeased: "It's been so long and you're still hesitating. Give us a straight answer, whether you agree or not. We don't necessarily want to finalize things with the Song family."
"If it weren't for Jiang Fengyi's constant pressure these past few days, I wouldn't need to fawn over the Song family, who are clearly no better off than our Zhao family."
"Leave this to me. We'll discuss it at dinner tonight."
She picked up the phone again right after hanging up and dialed the Song family's number this time.
"Mrs. Song, yes, it's me."
Instead of stating her intentions directly over the phone, Mrs. Zhao asked, "Are you free tonight? I'd like to invite you to dinner."
After exchanging pleasantries, Mrs. Zhao casually mentioned something.
"My two little ones will be coming too, I wonder about yours..."
She paused for a moment, leaving the rest of her sentence for the other person to finish.
Inside the communication device with a good signal, it was so quiet that you could hear the other person's soft breathing.
Mrs. Song's voice, though not loud, was clear enough to reach Mrs. Zhao's ears.
"Don't worry, we will definitely be there on time."
"Let the child talk about their plans face-to-face."
Grandma Zhao, with a strong voice, laughed heartily and said, "Perfect!"
After hanging up the phone, Old Mrs. Zhao's smile vanished instantly. "I'll know what the Song family means when we meet tonight. I hope they won't disappoint me."
Zhao Rufeng carefully considered her previous interactions with Mrs. Song: "Mrs. Song herself still prefers to cooperate with our Zhao family, but..."
Grandma Zhao chimed in, "But her daughter is unpredictable."
Zhao Rufei nodded: "I haven't seen her in the industry for the past few years. I've asked other people, and they all say they don't have much contact with her and don't know what she's busy with."
“A few years ago,” Mrs. Zhao recalled with a frown, “I do remember Mrs. Song mentioning at a gathering that her blockhead daughter had finally come to her senses and found a girlfriend.”
Zhao Rufei pressed further, "And then what happened?"
"Later, Mrs. Song herself became very secretive about her daughter and stopped mentioning it, making it even more difficult for others to find out the news."
"What exactly happened?"
Seeing her granddaughter frown, Grandma Zhao comforted her, "Anyway, you'll see the person tonight. Just ask her whatever you want to know."
Zhao Rufei was a little worried that tonight's dinner might not go as smoothly as her grandmother thought.
"By the way, where's your sister? Remember to tell her to come over tonight."
"I'll call her right now."
The call was answered after only one ring.
"Sister, you called me?" The person on the other end of the phone sounded very happy, their tone radiating joy.
"I've free up some time tonight; I'm going to have dinner with the Song family."
Zhao Ruxuan looked at the busy staff, a hint of hesitation flashing across her face.
"But I haven't finished filming my variety show yet..."
She really likes her current job; it's much more interesting than sitting in an office doing nothing before, and it's given her the first time she's experienced the fulfillment and satisfaction that work brings.
"This dinner tonight is very important." Zhao Rufei rarely encountered her sister refusing her, and she clicked her tongue impatiently. "I'll go and talk to the director and producer."
"Sister, it's not a communication problem; I've already promised them..."
"Don't you know how Jiang Fengyi has been suppressing our company these days? If we don't find someone else to join forces, Jiang Fengyi will ruin us."
"After the company goes bankrupt, I want to see if those people in the entertainment industry who are currently surrounding you will still be supporting you."
"Sister, I'll go."
After the plane landed,
"Buzz buzz buzz—"
Jiang Fengyi's phone, which was in her bag, kept vibrating.
Upon unlocking the phone, I saw over a dozen missed calls.
Who is it?
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