Chapter Twenty: Her Pale, Sallow Face
The production team sensed the atmosphere was about to turn sour and quickly intervened.
“Next, please listen to the third question.”
“Another drunk, after drinking, walked to this big tree, leaned against its trunk, and took off his pants. Guess the animal—what is it?”
Everyone was stunned by the question. A group of glamorous celebrities found themselves flushed and speechless.
[Wait, is this even appropriate to say?]
[They dare to say it, but I don’t dare to listen (embarrassed dragon meme)]
[What? What are you talking about? Isn’t it a rabbit?]
[LOL, buddy, what network are you on? Everyone’s on the expressway, and you’re still stuck in the slow lane.]
[Isn’t the production team getting a bit too suggestive with these questions? (embarrassed dragon meme ×2)]
While the teammates responsible for buzzing in hesitated, unsure whether to answer, Xiao Yufei let out a cold laugh and decisively hit the buzzer.
The red light lit up, drawing everyone’s attention.
Shen Tianshi liked answering questions, so let him enjoy it to the fullest.
As the buzzer for Xiao Yufei’s team flashed, all eyes shifted to Shen Tianshi.
He was flustered under so many gazes, his mouth opening and closing as if trying to speak, but no sound came out. His hands moved aimlessly.
[Indeed, when people are embarrassed, they pretend to be busy, hahaha.]
[I never thought Young Master Shen could be so innocent.]
[Burst out laughing—he’s just too honest.]
[Just let him have it, these points are well deserved.]
[In my opinion, just give him the points.]
Everyone struggled to suppress their laughter at Shen Tianshi’s answer, all curious about whether he would get it right.
Bai Yang cleared his throat, unable to hide the smile on his lips.
“Incorrect answer.”
Shen Tianshi was dumbfounded.
“It’s not a chicken… could it be a bird?!”
Bai Yang’s smile remained gentle. “Still incorrect.”
Yu Tang knew the correct answer and, hearing these absurd guesses, was bent over with laughter.
When Shen Tianshi finished, Yu Tang had finally laughed enough. She slapped the buzzer.
The red light flashed, and everyone’s gaze shifted to Yu Tang.
She bounced onto the sofa, raised an arm, and declared with authority, “I know! The answer is Rogue Rabbit! Because the drunken man wants to vomit, and taking off his pants makes him a Rogue Rabbit!”
[Oh my, this isn’t very friendly to those who’ve never seen Rogue Rabbit.]
[Hilarious, Yu Tang’s really clever.]
[No way, does Yu Tang have a script? How can she always get it right?]
[Royal family, leave the show.]
Bai Yang glanced nervously at the comments, unsettled by what he saw.
“Correct answer—congratulations, Teacher Yu, you get to skip a round.”
The assistant director looked at the director in surprise—why hadn’t he been told about this new segment?
Yu Tang wore a questioning look. “Look me in the eye and say it again—is this really a reward?”
Bai Yang, hearing her, looked everywhere but at Yu Tang, grinning sheepishly.
“Teacher Yu, you’re so good, you should give others a chance.”
Yu Tang, known for responding better to coaxing than confrontation, immediately brightened.
“Well, you’re right,” she said, her lips curling in satisfaction. “I’ll take a break this round.”
She sat back on the sofa, legs crossed. Beside her, Xie Yi occasionally handed her fruit, making her life seem carefree.
Shen Tianshi watched silently, his nostrils flaring in frustration.
Even Zhou Ziheng couldn’t help but envy Yu Tang’s team for their winning streak.
Who would have thought Yu Tang was so adept at these riddles?
[Come on, whoever claims there’s favoritism, step out and let’s settle this.]
[This seems a bit unfair.]
[Clearly Yu Tang is just talented, but somehow got an extra round off… It’s not really a reward…]
[Enough, don’t say more! I feel bad for Yu Tang.]
[Looks like Yu Tang is actually the one being singled out.]
Bai Yang checked the comments again, and only relaxed once things returned to normal.
That’s more like it.
Next question: “Why do wild geese fly south in autumn?”
This time, Zhou Ziheng was quick to buzz in, and Xiang Youran’s face darkened.
Great, a new question—they’re out of luck.
Xiang Youran forced a smile. “I guess it’s because the temperature is higher in the south during autumn, so it’s better for geese to spend winter there.”
[I feel like that’s not the answer.]
[Me too. Xiang Youran just doesn’t get riddles.]
[Our Youran is a top student, okay?]
[Regardless of her riddle skills, she’s still smart.]
[So funny—geese flying south for winter is smart? Buddy, your standards are low.]
[Wonderful, a top student—we’re saved!]
As expected, Bai Yang slowly announced, “Incorrect answer.”
The light in Xiang Youran’s eyes faded instantly.
She looked at Zhou Ziheng, aggrieved. “Sorry, Teacher Zhou, I dragged you down.”
After several lost points, Zhou Ziheng wasn’t happy, but in front of the camera, he put on a brave face. “It’s fine—the questions from the production team are tough.”
Yu Tang, enjoying her fruit, couldn’t help but laugh at the excuse.
It was her first time seeing someone justify their mistakes so earnestly.
After her skipped round, Yu Tang returned to the competition.
There were ten questions in total.
Afterwards, Xie Yi, perhaps noticing something, slowed his hand speed, giving other teams a chance.
Final scores, high to low:
Yu Tang’s team: 10
Xiao Yufei’s team: 6
Chen Cheng’s team: 2
Zhou Ziheng’s team: -3
Yu Tang’s team earned first pick of rooms.
Yu Tang and Xie Yi, unsurprisingly, chose the two most spacious rooms on the second floor.
Zhou Ziheng and Xiang Youran were forced to take the worst rooms on the ground floor.
Back in her room, Yu Tang immediately sprawled out on the bed.
She had barely settled when the doorbell rang.
Yu Tang rubbed her neck, feeling tired after these busy days—the money wasn’t as easy as it seemed.
Hearing the bell, she stood up. “Coming.”
The door swung open, and a familiar figure appeared at the threshold.