Each guest received a brief interview from a PD in their own room, but the interviews were not actually the production team's main objective.
Their real objective was to use the interviews as cover to secretly assign the season's first Hidden Mission.
"Teacher Xie, please wait a moment."
Once the interview ended, the PD stopped Xie Mi as she rose to leave. "You have a secret mission to complete today."
"A secret mission?" Intrigued, Xie Mi returned to the sofa and sat down.
Meanwhile, a guest in another room received the same mission.
"Based on the results of yesterday's High-EQ Test, you've been selected as one half of today's Secret Couple."
"You must complete the Hidden Mission with your secret partner without anyone else finding out. If you succeed, you'll receive an extra reward."
"Please note: if anyone discovers you, all your rewards will be transferred to that person."
The moment the PD finished announcing the rules, the live chat erupted with excitement.
[Secret Couple?! That sounds so exciting!]
[They really have upgraded the interactions! We're starting with couples already?]
[You picked the right person in Old Xie. Old Xie-the goddess of Hidden Missions!!]
[They said they picked based on the High-EQ Test results, so did Sister Xie get chosen because her EQ was too low?]
[Then could the other person be the one with the highest EQ?]
[Just came over from the other stream. I already know who the other person is. Yes!]
[Friends from the other stream, no spoilers. I know who it is too, but let's not ruin the viewing experience for everyone else~]
Xie Mi immediately asked the crucial question.
"Since you're not announcing who my partner is, does that mean I have to figure it out myself?"
"Yes."
The PD said, "Your secret partner is