Chapter 13

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Chapter 13: Title

Song Yutian continued, "I guess the rankings of today’s and tomorrow’s matches will likely affect the choice of teammates for the next theme. In other words, if we achieve a good ranking today, you’ll have a good chance to choose your desired teammate later."

Gu Feng finally understood her meaning.

She was trying to convince him.

He was responsible for contacting clients willing to advertise, and in return, he would likely team up with Su Moying for the next theme.

While Gu Feng was still thinking, Song Yutian said, "Although this is just my guess, the director said yesterday that the competition is interconnected. Who knows? If we end up in last place, we might not be able to choose the teammates we want at all."

Gu Feng clenched his teeth; if Song Yutian had been trying to convince him earlier, now it felt like she was threatening him.

But every word she said hit home.

"What if, unfortunately, you have to be on the same team with me for the next topic? Just thinking about it… is really terrible," Song Yutian added.

[Wow, I’m starting to admire Sister Song.]

[Tempt them with benefits, move them with feelings, explain with reason, and threaten with power.]

[Hahaha, it’s over. I guess Gu Feng will definitely give in.]

[If I were Gu, I would agree too. There’s no downside.]

Gu Feng pondered Song Yutian’s words.

This time, he had put aside company matters to join the reality show. He was already under pressure from his father. If he lost the chance to team up with Moying just to oppose Song Yutian, that would definitely be a big loss…

Gu Feng finally said somewhat reluctantly, "Okay, I agree with you. I’ll take care of contacting the brand manager."

When Song Yutian and Gu Feng finally reached an agreement, most of the contestants had already arrived at the target location.

Although this entire area of the competition was called Seventh Avenue, it actually included many small streets that intersected in different directions. The program team arranged different starting points for each team to avoid everyone crowding together. At the start, no one could see each other or tell how the other teams were doing.

The contestants were brought to their rickshaws, and with a command from the Chief Director over the radio, all groups began to move.

It seemed that Gong Yu and Wei Yao weren’t doing very well.

Viewers following this pair noticed that from the moment they got into the car, Gong Yu had his own strategy and was constantly trying to persuade Wei Yao to cooperate. Just moments ago, while discussing in the car, the two had parted ways unhappily.

Once they got out and approached the rickshaw, Gong Yu tried again as the competition started.

"Yao Yao, why don’t you think about it some more?" Gong Yu said in an understanding tone. "I know this might be a little tiring, but a beautiful star pulling a rickshaw is definitely a big selling point. If you struggle a bit, our chances of winning will go up a lot."

Wei Yao frowned. "I already said, I’m not refusing because I’m afraid of hardship or exhaustion. Besides, let’s not forget that my outfit isn’t really suitable—"

Today, Wei Yao was wearing a sporty outfit with a half-skirt. The skirt wasn’t too short, and she had leggings underneath. She was also wearing comfortable flat shoes. However, even with this outfit, pulling the cart wouldn’t look very graceful, and there was a risk of exposure.

Wei Yao continued, "Moreover, you saw on our way here—all the carriage drivers were men. The size and weight of the carts are definitely designed for their strength and body type. As a girl, I don’t have enough strength. What if I pull unevenly and drop a tourist?"

Pulling a human-powered cart doesn’t actually require a lot of strength; it mainly tests endurance. But no matter how you looked at it, this task was challenging for Wei Yao, who was 160 cm tall and weighed 88 pounds.

The rickshaw stood right beside them. Wei Yao estimated she might be able to pull it, but it would be very difficult, and she wouldn’t last long.

What Wei Yao hadn’t said was that the idea of a "beautiful star pulling a cart" from Gong Yu made her feel uncomfortable.

Not only were they unable to reach an agreement, but viewers in the live stream also began to argue. Among them were fans of both sides, as well as some bystanders.

[Maybe Wei Yao is just being spoiled; she doesn’t want to pull the cart. How can she compete?]

[This is a competition show; it’s not her fault if she can’t let go. Should we blame Gong Yu?]

[Aren’t the little fairies always shouting for gender equality? Why not let the women pull the cart this time?]

[Hehe, does gender equality mean girls wear skirts to pull the cart while boys stand by and watch?]

[It’s a fact that men and women have different physical strengths; otherwise, why would the program team arrange for one boy and one girl to team up?]

Gong Yu continued to insist, "I know pulling the cart will be tiring, but if you don’t try, how will you know you can’t do it?"

Seeing that Wei Yao still showed no sign of giving in, Gong Yu added, "Just give it a try. If you really can’t pull it, I promise I’ll help you."

Gong Yu looked at Wei Yao with a pleading expression.

…

Wei Yao finally sighed. "Okay, I’ll give it a try."

Gong Yu immediately cheered, "Great! I knew you, Yao Yao, wouldn’t back down!"

Wei Yao then said, "Wait, I have two more requests."

Gong Yu immediately said, "Yao Yao, go ahead and speak!"

Wei Yao said, "First, let me find a place to change into comfortable clothes. Second, when I pull the cart, you need to stay by my side. If I get too tired, you should be ready to help me."

Gong Yu quickly agreed, "Sure! No problem!"

In the group of Qin Yuanzhuo and Su Moying, the boy had also thought of a strategy first.

Qin Yuanzhuo said, "Moying, I have an idea, but I need your help. Are you willing?"

Su Moying nodded without hesitation. "Sure! What’s the idea?"

Qin Yuanzhuo explained, "I think the program team wants us to find ways to add extra value to the rickshaw ride, so that tourists will be more willing to pay. What do you think, Moying?"

Su Moying thought for a moment. "It seems like that’s true."

Qin Yuanzhuo smiled confidently. "So, we need to make the experience feel more valuable, right?"

Su Moying nodded. "Hmm, yes."

Qin Yuanzhuo said, "I was thinking—we should use our popularity. Moying, can you perform a girl group dance for each tourist who rides with us?"

Su Moying was startled. "A girl group dance? But I’m alone."

Qin Yuanzhuo smiled. "I know, but you must have a solo stage, right?"

Su Moying instinctively replied, "I do…"

"Then you can pick a single dance to perform, okay?"

To Qin Yuanzhuo’s surprise, the usually agreeable Su Moying did not immediately agree this time. Instead, she paused for a moment and said seriously, "Even for a solo stage, I need costumes, backup dancers, stage design, and sound equipment. Just performing like this won’t have a good impact."

A flash of impatience crossed Qin Yuanzhuo’s face, but he quickly hid it and spoke gently, "I know the conditions here aren’t great, but the tourists won’t understand all that. You just need to give a casual performance."

Su Moying still found it hard to accept. "Am I really supposed to dance right there on the street, waiting for someone to get in the car, and perform up close in front of them?"