Chapter 23 What do you call crayfish?
This is a medium-sized ocean-going cruise ship. The paint on the hull is mottled, unlike a newly built ship, and it has a look of the ship type that was popular in the last century.
The ship has five decks in total. The first deck is a common area, and the second to fourth decks are guest rooms and leisure areas. There is also a basement level, which houses storage rooms, the engine room, and most of the crew's rooms.
After entering the first floor of the ship, Xia Mian looked around and roughly counted that, apart from them and the film crew, there were about thirty extras on the ship, all dressed in clothes from different countries and eras, and they seemed to be in a hurry. It seemed that they had really chosen this cruise ship for some reason and were going to a certain destination.
The immersive experience was so strong that the guests were instantly drawn into the storyline.
As they weighed anchor and set sail, the plot began involuntarily. A man dressed as a baron from the late 18th or early 19th century, wearing a single eyepatch, walked up to Zheng Qiming and stretched out his arms: "Oh, my old friend, it's been a long time. How about we make a bet?"
At first, the guests were all cautious, afraid of being tricked. Zheng Qiming took a step back and immediately pushed the slave Qian Qian, who was wrapped in rags, forward: "Of course, I'll send my slave on stage."
Qian Qian was dumbfounded. Slaves were used like this! The extras on the other side were also obviously surprised, but quickly recovered: "Oh, Zheng, you terrible man, you only know how to drag others down with you. Well then, Mr. Slave."
The baron, carrying the money, walked to the gambling table on the side of the cabin and shouted, "Where is the dealer?"
......ah?
Xia Mian hadn't gotten used to his role yet. It took him a while to realize that the other person was calling him, and he dawdled over to the two gamblers.
His skin was already clear and translucent, but now, with his cheeks flushed from embarrassment, his bright eyes and white teeth stood out even more. The extra playing the baron was stunned and added a line to his own performance: "Little beauty, you're so hot."
Xia Mian clenched her fists: "Baron, you better remember this. Remember whatever you want to remember, you better remember this."
[They're so angry they've turned into writing nonsensical literature, it's hilarious!]
I just love these kind of handsome guys who're a little mentally unstable, hahaha.
"Croupier," the Baron then asked, "what shall we bet on for the first hand?"
That meant he would decide the bet. Xia Mian was so angry she didn't want to talk. With her eyes closed, she made up a random answer: "What's in the zoo?"
"Huh???" Qian Qian and the Baron suppressed their laughter and started a relay race of animal names: "African ostrich!", "badger!", "Kapibala!"...
Qian Qian, true to his comedic talent, sang eloquently, and in the first round, the slave Qian Qian won. The wealthy businessman Zheng Qiming put on an arrogant air, his acting skills on point.
The Baron was naturally unhappy: "Best of three!"
Qian Qian: "Okay, let's move on to the next round. The dealer doesn't want to ask what's in the botanical garden, does he?"
Summer Sleep wasn't that kind: "The one who does the most push-ups wins."
Qian Qian clutched his head, looking like he was about to collapse. He's a comedian, so he doesn't need to manage his physique and rarely exercises. He can't even do half push-ups, let alone full push-ups!
Baron won both games decisively.
The final game, the decisive game.
Because of Xia Mian's performance in the first two rounds, everyone's attention shifted to the dealer, who was particularly curious about how the dealer planned to torment the guests.
In reality, what you're looking for in a variety show is nothing more than the guests' actions and the chemistry between them. I have to say, Xia Mian's trick is quite effective for the show.
This time, Xia Mian suddenly became serious: "I will set the challenge for the third round. The two gamblers will take turns imitating animal sounds. If they imitate the wrong sounds three times, they will be judged as having failed."
"Pfft," Zheng Qiming couldn't help but laugh, "Xia Xia is quite the player."
Yes, having guests imitate animal sounds would definitely generate laughs. Xia Mian cleared her throat and turned to Qian Qian first: "How does a dog bark?"
Qian Qian: "Woof woof!"
Xia Mian nodded, then turned to the Baron: "What do you call a crayfish?"
baron:"......"
Summer Sleep: "How does a donkey bray?"
Qian Qian: "Uh-ah, uh-ah."
Summer Sleep: "What do moths call?"
baron:"?"
Summer Sleep: "How does a rooster crow?"
Qian Qian: "Hey bro~"
Summer Sleep: "What do goldfish say?"
baron:"???"
The baron was utterly shocked, so angry he felt like crying and laughing at the same time. After a long pause, he finally managed to choke out, "I'm reporting this! The dealer is being unfair! He asked the slaves such simple questions, but when he asked me... they were all animals that couldn't even make a sound!"
I couldn't help but blurt out some profanities.
"Hahahaha..." The entire Carnival was instantly engulfed in laughter, and even Zheng Qiming, a middle-aged man, clutched his stomach.
The production team couldn't speak while the story was unfolding, as it would disrupt the immersion. Xia Mian, however, slowly turned to the Baron: "This is an escape reality show, not a casual one. Who knows what might happen if we lose? We're on the same team, you don't think I'm going to torture the slaves, do you?"
"You're the one who handed over the question-setting power to me, so don't blame me."
The boy looked smug, his lips and eyebrows curled upwards, like a cunning little fox.
[Hahahaha, holy crap, where did this amazing guy come from? He's so handsome and funny, I'm a fan now!]
[How do you call crayfish...? It's making my stomach hurt from laughing so much!]
[Look at that smug little face of his, so annoying yet so endearing. Is his social media account his real name? I'm going to follow him!]
[OMG, he's so witty and handsome! What works has this guy done? Would you recommend him to become a fan? I want to be his girlfriend!]
Not only the people on set, but also those backstage were laughing so hard they were practically lying on the table, clutching their stomachs. The assistant director wiped away tears of laughter and said, "What a treasure! I can't take it anymore."
The director wholeheartedly agreed: "It's such a pity that he was portrayed so negatively before."
Assistant Director: "We haven't finished today's promotional materials yet. How about we cut this part into a trailer and release it during the midday traffic peak? It's sure to attract a lot of viewers."
The director gave an "OK" sign and called the editing team out to get to work.
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