Upon seeing the tour guide card, Sheng Lanqiu’s expression initially stiffened, but she quickly recovered.

She flashed a gentle smile and joked, “It seems it’s my turn to be the tour guide tomorrow. Fortunately, we have double the budget this time, so it shouldn’t be as tense as today.”

Perhaps due to a mismatch in vibes or sensing that they weren’t on the same wavelength, even after recording four episodes together, others still felt a bit distant when interacting with Sheng Lanqiu. Therefore, they tried to avoid being alone with her.

However, in front of the camera, they wouldn’t show it. So, after hearing her words, they exchanged glances, courteously smiled, and nodded to indicate agreement.

Having politely exchanged a few “hard work” remarks, they returned to their rooms to freshen up and prepare for rest, leaving Sheng Lanqiu with a somewhat subdued expression, still standing in the living room. She pinched the ample budget tucked in the tour guide card, already having plans for the next day.

Thinking about the challenges today, she sighed in relief, silently grateful that Le Chu Xin didn’t give up. Unexpectedly, she ended up drawing the tour guide card herself. Otherwise, who knows how things would have turned out tomorrow.

On the second day, when the audience learned that Sheng Lanqiu was the tour guide for the day, there was an uproar.

【Seriously? How did she get lucky? After finally securing double the budget, why did it end up in her hands?】

【Her luck is really good. She was so against Le Chu Xin yesterday, and now she has double the budget.】

【I don’t know if it’s bias, but I have a bad feeling…】

【Actually, it’s not too bad. Let’s be optimistic. If there’s no double budget, following her for sightseeing might be even more challenging, right?】

Sheng Lanqiu’s planned one-day itinerary wasn’t problematic. However, due to her perfectionism, it seemed scattered and time-intensive. In the morning, they would visit the famous Floating Palace Castle and Race-course.

In the afternoon, they would head to the Y Country Museum, and after completing the program’s challenge, they would return to the hotel apartment for the night.

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In order to stand out among the group and shine brighter than Tao Rou, Sheng Lanqiu made an effort to include all the famous landmarks in her plan. She thought that by guiding the audience through these attractions and satisfying them, they would surely have a better impression of her.

Besides, whoever came next to plan the route wouldn’t be able to make it as remarkable.

Therefore, when Tao Rou saw Sheng Lanqiu’s posted route plan in the group, she couldn’t help but furrow her brows. However, considering that she was today’s tour guide and the plan was already set, it was inconvenient to raise objections.

The Floating Palace Castle truly lived up to its reputation as one of the world’s top ten most beautiful castles. When they first arrived, everyone was excited. However, due to time constraints, they couldn’t explore everything. After a brief tour, they were heading to the racecourse.

Although the Race-course was nearby, it still took about half an hour to walk. They were already tired from the previous day’s activities, and reaching the racecourse left them feeling somewhat exhausted.

So when Sheng Lanqiu invited everyone to experience horse riding, they all hurriedly shook their heads.

Le Chuxin grimaced, “No, no, I can’t keep up. If I don’t rest, I might not even be able to climb onto the horse.”

Tao Rou also sighed, “We still have to go to the museum in the afternoon, and it’s likely to be another long walk. It’s better to take a break now.”

Sheng Lanqiu was naturally tired as well, but since she had planned everything herself, she wanted to perfect it. Hearing their comments, she realized there might be an issue with her itinerary, furrowing her brow and feeling a sense of anxiety.

She knew very well what her current reputation was like. If someone else made a mistake in planning, the audience might be more forgiving. But if it was her, even a minor issue could attract dissatisfaction and criticism.

At this moment, the barrage might be already criticizing her.

It’s just so unfair, downright double standards to the extreme.

Thinking like this, Sheng Lanqiu’s brows furrowed with a hint of irritation, silently cursing in her heart.

Participating in this show is definitely the biggest regret of her life; no matter what she does, it’s not appreciated. It’s better to handle it casually or not do it at all.

Haven’t you seen Sheng Xia acting indifferent? Online, they keep praising her as the “new generation spiritual leader” and the “goddess of indifference,” right? The weirdest thing is, they turn a blind eye to all her flaws, with an astonishing level of tolerance.

The more she pursues perfection, being gentle and diligent, the more critical they become. As soon as there’s a slight issue, they chase after her like mad dogs, it’s just insane!

Sheng Lanqiu can’t help but grit her teeth just thinking about it.

But fortunately, the adults don’t buy into it, yet the children are very supportive. Watching them eager and excited, Sheng Lanqiu’s expression finally improved a bit.

While helping the children choose ponies in their equestrian outfits, she acted exceptionally gentle and careful. Even when Yin Qinya threw a tantrum wanting to pick a handsome and tall horse, she persuasively brought her back with a good attitude.

After finally satisfying the children, Sheng Lanqiu thought about how she could improve her image a bit now. Suddenly, she heard their exclamation: “Aunt Xia Xia is so amazing!”

Sheng Lanqiu just had a bad feeling, turned her head, and saw Sheng Xia effortlessly riding a horse in the grass field, now heading towards her.

The golden sunlight fell on her delicate features, the radiance interweaving, like a swan breaking through the ice, carrying an irresistible charm.

She happened to be riding a horse with graceful and brisk movements, that kind of effortless posture, suddenly bringing a strong

The contrast hit her, giving off an allure not inferior to driving that motorboat that one time.

[Ah, hubby! I declare, from now on, I have a hubby (sprint) (run) (wagging tail) (beat up other little dogs) (black and blue, wagging tail)]

[Help, how does Sheng Xia know everything! Damn it, how many surprises does this woman still have that we don’t know about?]

[Even riding a horse so gracefully, sob, suddenly so jealous of Feng Yan. I really want to snatch her love—wait, I’m confused. She’s already my wife.]

[At this moment, I am a villain! (Heart-wrenching shout)]

Sheng Lanqiu: “…”

A smile appeared on her face, gradually contorting as if unable to hold it in.

How could there be someone like Sheng Xia in this world? Just with her seemingly casual actions, she effortlessly surpassed the hard-earned honors that Sheng Lanqiu had won.

But it wasn’t like this before—

Her sharp nails dug into the palm of her hand, a strong sense of envy suddenly filling her heart. She understood why her step-sister looked at her like that in the past.

In this constant comparison and defeat that could be considered a failure at any time, anyone’s personality would distort in dissatisfaction, becoming neurotic.

Sheng Lanqiu was no exception.

She bit her lip tightly, fortunately still maintaining some clarity in her consciousness. She knew the camera was focused on this side now, so she didn’t reveal the twisted expression.

However, no one was paying attention to her at the moment. All the focus was on Sheng Xia, who was riding towards them on the horse, her eyes sparkling.

So, after Sheng Xia effortlessly dismounted, she was suddenly surrounded by cheering children, clamoring to have her teach them how to ride.

At this moment, Feng Jingxu also circled back to the grass field.

Wearing his equestrian attire, the young man was galloping on the horse, his eyes and brows more pronounced under the sunlight, attracting the viewer admiration.

[The Feng family really has outstanding genes. Sob, worthy of being a bking; his demeanor is so well-controlled!]

[Great, I’m no longer a fan of Mom. Reporting back as Feng Jingxu’s girlfriend fan!]

[The underage top star seamlessly switches between the good big brother and little Feng CEO modes, no sense of dissonance at all. Damn it, I’m losing my mind; I feel like either one is fine, ahhhh!!]

“Wow, Little Xu was so handsome just now!”