Xiao Jingxi's supposedly "well-reasoned" analysis had indeed swayed quite a few people.
But Lai Bingxuan stepped forward with a third theory.
"Haven't you noticed how unusually united Xiao Jingxi and Xu Shuangrong are? They fell out at the end of last season, but they've been sticking close together all day today. I think they're the moles!"
"...?"
Xiao Jingxi was momentarily speechless. "When would Xu Shuangrong and I have had a chance to complete any missions?"
"Why wouldn't you? You've been whispering to each other the whole time. I saw you just now." Lai Bingxuan raised her voice.
Xu Shuangrong hurried to explain in a gentle voice.
"No, that's not it. I'm just terrible at deduction, so I wanted Jingxi to help me figure things out. I promised to give him half the prize money if my report was successful. Please don't misunderstand Jingxi because of that."
At that, she gave Xiao Jingxi a deeply apologetic look.
Xiao Jingxi gave a low hum of agreement.
"Miss Lai, don't let yourself get sidetracked. It's obvious now that Xie Mi and Yu Jinche are the moles."
Lai Bingxuan rolled her eyes. "I stand by my opinion."
Xiao Jingxi: "..."
The situation descended into chaos, with everyone having their own suspects.
That was exactly what Xie Mi wanted. She and Shen Yeqing had exchanged a knowing glance right at the start. Their whole strategy this round was to muddy the waters.
After two rounds of games, it was time for a break.
The guests took the park's sightseeing shuttle to its restaurant, where they enjoyed a lavish lunch together.
Even while eating, they continued fiercely debating the Secret Couple's identities.
To prevent the moles' identities from being exposed online, the production team had forbidden the guests from using their phones all day.