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Chapter 103: Becoming Part of Your Secret Deal
Soon enough, the other male and female participants also successfully teamed up, though the final pairings surprised Jiang Mi.
Jiang Mi was particularly taken aback by the fact that Bai Ruoruo and Shen Mingxuan, who were destined to be a couple, had split up. Who initiated the breakup?
Jiang Mi had been entirely focused on Gu Chuan just moments before and hadn’t paid any attention to the other participants, so she had no idea what had transpired between the others. However, the former best friends Bai Ruoruo and Yang Yang were now standing far apart from each other.
Bai Ruoruo stood next to Qin Ling, glaring gloomily at Yang Yang. That damn woman, she thought. Bai Ruoruo had considered her a good friend, always thinking of introducing her to good work opportunities. But Yang Yang had secretly stolen her man! Such a b*tch!
At that moment, the director raised a small megaphone.
“Let me repeat the rules: The final winning condition is that the male and female participants in a team must both be standing in the seawater, and the female participant must be wearing a hat.”
“Also, a reminder: During the competition, male participants are not allowed to use their upper bodies for any actions, but they can use their lower bodies.”
Cheng Lin immediately spoke up, “I accuse the director of being inappropriate! Saying something like ‘only the lower body can move’—tsk tsk tsk.”
The director paused, realizing the unintended implication of his words, and quickly clarified.
“I mean, you can’t use your hands to help, but you can walk or block other male participants. However, you must be able to stand on one foot in the seawater.”
The excitement on the male participants’ faces faded.
Standing on one foot is already a serious test of balance, let alone with someone on their back, plus the heavy resistance of the seawater.
“Sigh, we male participants should just resign ourselves to being the horses for the female participants to ride,” said the new participant, Qin Ling, with a sigh.
Cheng Lin immediately raised his hand, “Director, I accuse him of innuendo!”
【Although, I have to say, that does sound like innuendo, and it’s quite fitting.】
【The male participants are literally there for the female participants to ride on, haha.】
【Haha, this isn’t just a battle between the female participants; it’s a test for the male participants too.】
【Yeah, whoever can’t carry their partner and drops them into the water is going to be really embarrassed.】
【The male participants all look pretty fit, like they work out regularly. They shouldn’t have any issues, right?】
【You never know, some might not be as strong as they look.】
The live chat was buzzing with excitement as the participants began entering the sea.
With the sound of a whistle, Jiang Mi immediately targeted Cheng Lin.
Shen Mingxuan could stay in the sea for a bit longer; the real show was about to begin.
The frenemy pair Bai Ruoruo and Yang Yang also needed some time to tear into each other.
Jiang Mi, exuding an aura of cold hostility, flashed Cheng Lin a dangerous, rose-like smile.
Selling her childhood photos was barely forgivable, but reading out her livestream comments, questioning her boyfriend’s competence, and getting her on his bad side—that was something she could not let slide.
Cheng Lin’s legs trembled as he started to run with Chen Wanruo on his back.
But as soon as he moved, he was suddenly grabbed by the arm.
Cheng Lin turned around in fear, only to meet Qin Ling’s carefree smile. “Cheng Lin, how lucky you are! Jiang Mi, the beautiful goddess, is coming to find you. Excited?”
Cheng Lin was so angry he could curse. Excited, my foot!
Jiang Mi looked like she was out for blood; it was clear she was coming to settle the score.
At that moment, Jiang Mi’s voice came from behind. “Qin Ling, good job.”
Qin Ling had done his homework before coming on the show and knew who the real boss was.
Qin Ling smiled modestly, “Of course, Sister Mi. I’ll tie up Cheng Lin for you, and you can do as you please.”
Cheng Lin was furious—Qin Ling was a backstabbing traitor!
Jiang Mi raised an eyebrow and glanced at Bai Ruoruo, who was on Qin Ling’s back. “I assume you two have someone you need to deal with as well.”
Bai Ruoruo took a deep breath and affectionately wrapped her arms around Qin Ling’s neck, swaying slightly. “Brother Qin, let’s leave this battlefield to Mimi.”
Qin Ling stammered, “S-Sure!”
As Qin Ling and Bai Ruoruo left, only Jiang Mi, Gu Chuan, Cheng Lin, and Chen Wanruo remained.
Cheng Lin looked at Jiang Mi, then at Gu Chuan, and timidly tried to play the sympathy card. “Mimi, I… I can explain everything. Please listen to my excuses—oh, I mean, my explanation.”
Jiang Mi cracked her knuckles, the sound ominous. “Fine, I’ll give you a chance to explain.”
Cheng Lin, feeling wronged, said innocently, “I was just trying to become part of your secret deal.”