Noticing Xu Zhaozhao's gaze, Gu Qingyan looked down at her.
His expression remained indifferent; he glanced at her briefly before looking away.
They practically had the words "unfamiliar" and "sulking" written all over their faces.
The people in the middle were so eye-catching that it wasn't until the host called out that the audience noticed Yu Yao and Yin Qi standing right next to the camera.
The sudden appearance of two people she didn't want to see made Xu Zhaozhao feel a little unhappy.
The two introduced themselves very politely, and Xia Huai also said his name.
[Xiao Qi!! Ahhh, Director, you have a great eye for casting, Xiao Qi!]
[The eldest son of the internet company is Yin Qi, and the youngest son is Yu Yu (ranked by age, I treat them equally in my heart)]
[Huh? Xia Huai paired with Yu Yao? [Shocked] This pairing is really... indescribable.]
Today is another day I miss giving away butts; it's so much less fun now!
Why isn't Song Jinshi here?! I hate it!
...
Most of the discussions about them are not about them, but rather about Song Jinshi, who was not present.
Fortunately, the group assignments were pre-determined; otherwise, if Xu Zhaozhao had been assigned to the same group as Yu Yao…
I can't even imagine how bloody and horrific that scene must have been.
To separate the three groups, some distance was placed between them, which made things much easier for Xu Zhaozhao.
"In the fourth installment, we arrived in the beautiful Northwest."
"The autumn wind is brisk, but it's not just the autumn wind that's brisk; the mighty horses on the grassland complement the autumn wind."
As soon as the host finished speaking, the ground beneath their feet began to tremble slightly, drawing everyone's attention.
The camera was also subtly shifting.
From afar, a dozen horses charged forward, their long robes fluttering, even their shadows were dashing.
Both at the event and in the comments section, there was a chorus of "wows".
Xu Zhaozhao was stunned, clapping mechanically with bright eyes.
The dozen or so galloping horses only slowed down as they approached them.
With a unified shout of "Whoa!", the mighty horses stopped in front of them and dismounted.
Every move he made was so cool that it captivated Xu Zhaozhao, unaware that Gu Qingyan's gaze had turned even colder.
My anticipation gradually rose.
Riding a horse!
After the person in charge introduced himself to the camera, the host began to explain the rules.
"Now, let's move on to the first activity of today – riding horses to retrieve the flag."
The host paused for a moment and continued, "Scattered across the meadow are small colorful flags, each as tall as a horse. Guests will ride horses to collect them, and the one who collects the fewest will be punished."
"For safety reasons, guests who are skilled in horseback riding can ride freely with proper protective measures in place. Children must ride with a professional on the same horse, with safety as the top priority."
The rules of the game are simple; the important thing is the experience.
But Xu Zhaozhao doesn't know how to ride a horse, and it's the first time she's ever seen one.
Somewhat uncertain, she turned to look at Gu Qingyan, "Teacher Gu, can you ride a horse?"
"meeting."
Gu Qingyan replied calmly, "But I'm not familiar with you, Miss Xu."
Xu Zhaozhao's smile froze for a moment; in her mind, she had already thoroughly humiliated Gu Qingyan.
That guy really holds a grudge!
"Oh well."
Xu Zhaozhao was also good at acting. She turned her head with a relaxed expression and looked at the dozen or so horses, seemingly very seriously choosing them.
"Since they're all professionals, Mr. Gu, which one do you think is the most handsome? Pick the most handsome one, and I'll get to know him better."
But what Gu Qingyan was thinking was: If I can ride horses with the handsome young man today, I can divorce him for the sake of the handsome young man tomorrow!
"No need to trouble them."
Gu Qingyan grabbed her wrist and pulled her forward, saying, "We need someone to carry the flag. I'll give you a ride."
"Oh? That would be too much trouble for you, Teacher Gu."
Xu Zhaozhao walked with him, feigning reluctance, but inwardly she was overjoyed.
[Help! It's so sweet! Who's shipping us? I won't tell!!]
I'm indifferent to current idol dramas, but I'll obsess over live variety shows!
【Huh? Why is everyone shipping these couples? Aren't we watching the same show? I feel like they're about to start arguing any second [crying]】
Only those who have been in a relationship know how ambiguous their relationship was [grinning face]
[Fish (looking aggrieved): Mom, am I no longer your most important Fish? [crying]]
...
To prevent Xu Zhaozhao from meeting handsome young men, Gu Qingyan specifically chose a burly man with a long beard.
Xu Zhaozhao definitely doesn't like beards; she has to pinch his waist every time he gets pricked by one.
This is a really good choice.
Gu Qingyan's mood improved somewhat, and his expression softened.
Standing next to the brown horse, the burly man tactfully stepped back and handed the reins to Gu Qingyan.
It's no secret that he can ride a horse.
Although he had never been to Northwest China, he often had to ride a horse while filming.
He doesn't use a stunt double, or rather, a stunt double can't do anything about it. So, for the sake of the camera effect, he went to get an equestrian certificate.
This is no secret within the industry.
Xu Zhaozhao stood beside the horse, which was taller than her, and nervously swallowed.
"Teacher Gu, how do we get up there?"
Gu Qingyan didn't answer her. Instead, he put the woven hat he had borrowed from the commoner on Xu Zhaozhao's head. The brim of the hat was big enough to block out the sun.
He folded up the umbrella, handed it to a staff member, and then stepped onto the horse with a dashing stride.
But... how can she get on?
“Step on the pedals, I’ll pull you up.” Xu Zhaozhao looked up. The sun was a bit too strong, blurring his outline, but she could still see his outstretched hand.
Even though Xu Zhaozhao felt he was being a bit pretentious, she couldn't deny his good looks.
Being extremely nervous about mounting a horse for the first time, Xu Zhaozhao imitated his movements, stepping on the stirrups and using his hands for support to straddle the horse.
She nestled into Gu Qingyan's arms, his arms forming a protective circle that gave Xu Zhaozhao a great sense of security.
"Oh ho ho~"
The horse suddenly neighed and swayed slightly.
"W-Why is it moving?!"
Having never experienced anything like this before, Xu Zhaozhao was terrified. Her last syllable was barely audible, and she instinctively clung tightly to Gu Qingyan's arm.
“You should be holding the reins, not my arm.”
Xu Zhaozhao noticed that his breath was spraying on her neck, making her feel a little itchy.
"Miss Xu, we are not acquainted."
The wide brim of the hat obscured the details of Gu Qingyan's movements, and the audience could only hear his voice clearly.
Xu Zhaozhao angrily released his arm and grabbed the rope around the horse's neck.
Gu, a petty and narrow-minded little dog.
"I hope so, Teacher Gu."
Xu Zhaozhao said innocently, "I suggest you cut off your arm so I won't hug the wrong baby."
Xu is petty and narrow-minded.
Even the viewers in front of the screen were terrified.
[Sister Zhao's attitude towards life: A thousand mistakes are always your fault, it can never be my fault. Hahahaha]
Something's not right, folks. These two seem to be really arguing, not just flirting. [crying]
[Sister Zhao, you... woman, you're the first person to tell Gu Qingyan to cut off his arm, I admire you, hahaha]
[Oh no, I feel like Zhao-jie is going to be thrown off the horse... (covers eyes, too scared to watch)]
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