CHAPTER 22: CHAPTER 22: OUTDOOR SPIN-OFF SHOW EPISODE 1 – SEARCHING FOR THE WI-FI PASSWORD

Xie Qingci and Wei Yaoyao are both in high spirits.

Wei Yaoyao cheerfully clung to Xie Qingci’s arm: "Brother, are you also happy that we’re in the same group? We really are meant to be!"

Xie Qingci glanced at him, though he didn’t speak, his gaze was obvious.

Who wants to be meant to be with you.

Unfortunately, Wei Yaoyao didn’t notice his expression at all and pulled him towards Yu Xia.

"Sister Yu Xia, the three of us are in a group! We’ll need your lovely guidance, Sister Yu Xia."

Such sweet talk, and such sweet looks, even his curls exude sweetness. Yu Xia, in a good mood, waved her hand: "Sure, sure, come on Wei Yaoyao."

Xie Qingci’s thin lips tightened into a line, his gaze indifferent.

Once the groups were sorted out, the four teams had to choose their respective activity areas.

Each area had different architecture, and along with the occasionally seen NPCs, it’s clear they reflect distinct time periods.

"The northeast represents the Republic of China period, the southeast is ancient times, the northwest is modern, and the southwest is the Seventies and Eighties. Which one should we choose?" Wei Yaoyao eagerly unfolded the map and asked.

Yu Xia stood to Wei Yaoyao’s left, separating him from Xie Qingci, appearing as if she was just an ordinary mentor to the trainees, not giving away the close encounter they had half an hour ago.

No wonder she’s an award-winning actress.

Xie Qingci’s dense eyelashes concealed his emotions, and he pointed towards the southeast area.

But he said, "This area might be quite popular, Sister Yu Xia, which side do you want to pick?"

Yu Xia, calm and collected, without changing her expression, pointed to the southwest area.

"This one looks fun."

Xie Qingci: "Then southwest it is."

Saying that, he went to inform the host.

Wei Yaoyao: ...Shouldn’t we have discussed this first?

But his opinion wasn’t important, so Wei Yaoyao put away the map, looking happy once again.

"Let’s go, we’re off to the Seventies to connect to WiFi!"

Before leaving, the host called everyone back.

"Considering that clues may be hard to find in some areas, we’ve prepared some funds for each group, which you can use as you wish. Alright, enjoy yoursleves!"

The four mentors received the funds.

A thin stack of blue banknotes, under the sun, all you could see was a big "10".

Yu Xia helplessly commented: "Ten bucks can be considered funds?"

Yu Kuang also said: "What can ten bucks get us? A lesson learned?"

Shu Ran, however, seemed to have anticipated this, holding the ten bucks and calling her two trainees, heading to the southeast ancient area.

"The show’s team neither gave us a hundred nor fifty, but exactly ten, surely there’s something special that costs exactly ten, or within that range," she said confidently.

Quite logical.

Shu Ran is a frequent guest on variety shows and quite familiar with the scriptwriters, understanding their tricks well.

Everyone nodded in agreement.

But on the bullet screen, laughter filled the air.

[I bet 10M of data that Shu Ran got tricked again]

[Hahaha, the scriptwriters’ biggest trick is being unpredictable, Shu Ran, why haven’t you figured it out yet!]

[Yu Xia looks especially good today, her makeup looks so youthful]

[After all, as a domineering CEO with at least one scandal per month, she must have some charm for everyone to keep spreading rumors]

[Yu Xia’s looks are quite rare in the entertainment industry, vibrant and poised, especially beautiful in ancient costume! Didn’t she have the nickname ’Red Rose’ before?]

[Xie Qingci is so handsome! Brother, your coldness is useless, I’m voting you to debut! Hurry and grace the entertainment industry!]

[Brother’s collarbone seems to glow, and even his chest muscles beneath the pink training clothes... Sorry, I’m being indecent]

[I think it’s your eyes that are glowing, like a laser light]

[Some viewers, please control yourselves, the Party and the country are watching you/intense gaze.jpg]

[...]

Yu Xia thought about it, put the money in her pocket, and beckoned Windy Yaoyao and Xie Qingci.

"Let’s go, we’ll check out the situation first."

Walking from the square to a dirt road full of historical ambiance, surrounded by one-story mud houses and vegetable gardens.

As they continued along the dirt road, they saw a small alley of brick houses, each having wooden doors, with people sitting outside sorting things.

Wei Yaoyao looked around in amazement: "This feels so genuine, the show’s team must have spent a fortune, right?"

"Of course, just waiting for you... "

Before finishing, a hundred meters away, a girl with a basket over her shoulder, a red flower on her head, sashayed towards them like a water snake.

Twisting like that, yet keeping such a fast pace...

"Girl, are you a race walker?"

As the girl approached, she gave them a teasing glance, then bashfully looked down to fiddle with her clothes.

"Um, I, I’ve figured it out..."

She said, throwing them a coquettish glance.

Yu Xia knew that glance wasn’t meant for her and instinctively stepped aside.

Then clapped her hands: "There’s a plot here! Wei Yaoyao, hurry, she’s already figured it out!"

Wei Yaoyao was confused: "Figured out what?"

"Can’t you see she’s blushing? Of course, she’s figured out..."

Girl: "I’ve figured it out, these eggs can be sold for only a dime each!"

Yu Xia: "?"

Xie Qingci chuckled, pushing Wei Yaoyao: "Hurry, these eggs look like they’re in high demand."

Wei Yaoyao tugged at his curls, watching as the girl uncovered the cloth on her basket, revealing around a dozen eggs inside.

Yu Xia craned her neck: "Quick, count how many there are, it could be the first two digits of the WiFi password."

Wei Yaoyao perked up and began counting: "Twelve!"

The girl cheerfully said, "Alright, all for you, one dollar and twenty cents, full payment or installments?"

"...You can do installment plans for this kind of thing?" Also, it’s clearly forced buying and selling!

"Of course, this is something Xie Zhiqing taught us," speaking of Xie Zhiqing, the girl blushed again, looking at Xie Qingci bashfully, "Um... Xie Zhiqing, about what you mentioned before..."

Yu Xia gleefully watched Xie Qingci.

Xie Qingci suddenly felt a bad premonition: "What was it?"

"Well, didn’t you say that working in the fields is too tiring and you wanted to marry into a wealthy family in our village? I’ve found a suitable match for you."

Xie Qingci’s protest "no need" hadn’t even left his lips when Yu Xia and Wei Yaoyao both cheerfully chipped in.

"Is there such a good thing?! Entering the village and marrying in, brother you’ve got the looks!"

"Who did you find? Could it be you? I see your face is as full as the moon, and the red flower on your head is as red as your genuine heart, you’re someone with fortune, it’s quite fitting!"

The girl coyly said, "Oh, stop~ I know I’m pretty, but you don’t have to say it so directly, it’s embarrassing. Anyway, I’ll take you to meet that person, Xie Zhiqing, I picked according to your preferences, I guarantee you’ll be satisfied, love at first sight, heart captivated at the second!"

"Oh, don’t call me girl so formally, call me by my name, it’s very nice and gentle."

Yu Xia excitedly followed her: "So, what’s your name?"

"Dajun."

"...Okay, Dajun."