78: Next install

When Shen Lian saw the Elf Queen covering her mouth and stifling a laugh, he roughly understood what was going on.

Then, thinking about how this was a livestream and that someone might be watching... could the bullet comments leave him any way out?

Of course not.

The viewers, getting excited, started spamming gifts and fireworks, filling the entire screen with a festive atmosphere.

Chu Yilan looked at the string of 【Shipped It】 comments, and in the end, he couldn't help but turn off the bullet comments.

Xu Jingge had already progressed from 【Let's fight】 to 【I'm starting to lack oxygen, how about you?】

Chu Yilan stubbornly replied: 【Don't you know how things are in the entertainment industry? It's all true and false, like a gust of wind, just take it easy.】

Xu Jingge gave him no face at all: 【Keep pretending.】

Chu Yilan turned off his phone screen.

"How did we pass this level so inexplicably?" Wei Kan, a stereotypical straight guy, was completely out of the loop.

Ren Yanfei was not to be outdone: "Maybe it's because the two of us danced so humorously!"

Wu Shengsheng: "You guys... never mind."

With dinner secured, a major problem was solved. When they left the teahouse, Shen Lian had already thought about where he would be buried in the future, his expression carrying a hint of melancholy as if he had seen through life and death.

【Oh my god, I love Shen Lian so much, his expression has a strange brilliance amidst his composure.】

【Sisters, he's a hidden gem of a celebrity, you won't lose out by supporting him!】

"Shen Lian, you can dance." Shu Mingyue suddenly hopped over to Shen Lian's side.

Just as Shen Lian was about to answer, he noticed in his peripheral vision that someone was following them; it was Yu Ming.

He remained calm, paused for a step, then gently pulled Shu Mingyue's arm to his left side, instantly separating the two of them, before answering: "I've learned a little bit."

"It was good!" Shu Mingyue praised him sincerely and was also very grateful.

Shen Lian smiled.

Now, Shu Mingyue's fans noticed something amiss. Wait, why is Yu Ming constantly following Mingyue?

Yu Ming was extremely annoyed.

What he thought was showing off was actually nothing at all. When he went to talk to Shu Mingyue after the mission, he only received official, polite responses. Yu Ming felt he had already made his intentions very clear, and now it seemed like Shu Mingyue just wasn't interested.

What are you pretending for? Yu Ming scoffed in his heart. He had been put on a pedestal for too long, and over time, he started looking at everyone in that same way.

Yu Ming's gaze landed on Shen Lian, a dark look flashing in his eyes.

This was a very subtle psychology. Shen Lian's performance on variety shows had always been impressive, but in sea god descends, only his status was insufficient, while Yu Ming was somewhat wary of the others. Therefore, when he was in a bad mood, Yu Ming would subconsciously look for someone inferior to himself as an outlet.

Behind the ancient town, a small amusement park had been built. There were tasks here too, but the choices were optional.

According to the staff, different equipment yielded different points. Five points would add a meat dish to dinner, three points would add a vegetable dish, and if they didn't play, they would just have twelve dishes for dinner.

Eight people eating twelve dishes was too little, so Wei Kan and Ren Yanfei were the first to participate.

The carousel was worth 0.5 points per ride. Just when everyone thought no one would touch this thing, Shen Lian resolutely sat on it.

All the guests: "?"

Shen Lian: "I'm afraid of heights, I can't handle anything thrilling."

In his past life, it wouldn't have been a problem; Shen Lian could have managed this whole bunch of people easily. But for now, he'd better not. Ning Sixian had warned him to avoid thrilling things. If he dared to go on that roller coaster or drop tower, Chu Yilan would come to drag him away before the show finished recording.

Shen Lian's motto: Don't court death unless absolutely necessary.

Yu Ming seemed to have finally found an opening. Still maintaining his cool, hands-in-pockets pose, he sneered: "Are you even a man? You can't handle this?"

Shen Lian: "Sister, I'm a loser."

Yu Ming: "..."

【Hahahaha! How is he so smooth!】

【Shen Lian has always been shameless.】

【The hater in front, get lost!】

For as long as Wei Kan and the others played, Shen Lian sat on the carousel. In the middle, there was a round of bumper cars, also worth 0.5 points, which almost slammed Liu Tang and Wei Kan into the wall.

Under the incredulous gaze of the staff, Shen Lian firmly played ten times, contributing five points. At least a meat dish was secured.

【First time seeing a slacker that I can't get angry at.】

【He actually stuck it out until sunset.】

Over here, Yu Ming saw Shu Mingyue pass by, turned around, and started vomiting while hugging a trash can.

Shu Mingyue's pace quickened.

God knows what Yu Ming was thinking. It was like he was venting—three rounds on the drop tower, three rounds on the roller coaster. He seemed to really want someone to stop him, and his eyes kept drifting toward Shu Mingyue, but she ignored him. After vomiting, Yu Ming gave the trash can a kick, neither too hard nor too soft.

【Suffocating.】

Regarding this, Shen Lian was quite appreciative; he was the ancient Greek god in charge of serving dishes.

In this game, Shen Lian had the lowest contribution value, and he was clear about that. So, when they arrived at the restaurant for dinner, Shen Lian took care of everything, from boiling water to brewing tea.

Yu Ming was sitting on the sofa, trying to recover, when Shen Lian handed him a cup of honey Youzi, "Try this."

Yu Ming couldn't control his emotions. With a dark face, he pushed it away forcefully: "No need!"

The hot water splashed out onto the back of Shen Lian's hand. He frowned slightly immediately but didn't make a sound.

"What are you acting out for?" Chang Qing, having finished setting the chairs, came over and couldn't help but let his face go cold upon seeing this scene: "Who owes you anything?"

【It's here, it's here! Our righteous Qingqing!】

【I have to say, Chang Qing's appearance, being a bit socially anxious but also full of backbone, is truly ideal.】

【Do you guys have any conscience? How many points did our Yu Ming earn for the team through his hard work?】

【Everyone is working hard, thank you. No one asked Yu Ming, and no one forced Yu Ming. Since the livestream started, he's been sulking, and he seems to have gotten angry from embarrassment because he couldn't get close to Shu Mingyue. We aren't blind; didn't Wei Kan and Ren Yanfei go up repeatedly? No one is saying he isn't working hard, but since he came to play and entertain the audience, he should at least act the part.】

"It's fine." Shen Lian signaled for Chang Qing to let it go, then glanced at Yu Ming.

He would tolerate it just this once.

Shen Lian went to the kitchen to run his hand under cold water and, while he was at it, brewed the coffee that Wei Kan liked.

Shu Mingyue came in: "Shen Lian, are you okay?"

"I'm fine." A large patch on the back of Shen Lian's hand was red, but fortunately, the water temperature wasn't that high, so it shouldn't blister.

Liu Tang was right behind, quickly saying: "I have burn ointment in my bag, I'll go get it!"

Yu Ming's temper couldn't be described as unpredictable; to use Wu Shengsheng's remark: "This person is a bit weird."

Emotional instability is seen as very terrifying by girls, causing his score to drop rapidly.

It's no wonder Shu Mingyue didn't fancy him at first sight.

Shen Lian applied the burn ointment and asked the two girls to go out and rest well. Then, he steamed the half-cooked Eight Treasure Rice. There were a few dishes added later that needed preparation, and Shen Lian worked efficiently, finishing everything by himself.

【I apologize for my previous comments calling Teacher Shen a slacker.】

【When choosing a wife, choose someone virtuous—the ancients did not deceive me.】

【Wake up, the person in front, this is my wife.】

Shen Lian placed all the dishes on the table, prepared the corresponding drinks, and set out the bowls, chopsticks, and plates one by one before calling everyone over to eat.