"Three, two, one! The clock starts now!"
The abrupt command caught him completely off guard, accompanied by the urgent ticking of a clock.
As though what little time he had was already slipping away second by second, Qiu Chengye, who had been hopelessly immersed in his domineering CEO persona just a moment earlier, instantly panicked.
He had no idea what to do with his hands or feet, looking around anxiously and in confusion.
"Start what? What's starting?"
"Teacher Qiu."
Following the voice, Qiu Chengye spotted Director Niu sitting on a nearby observation platform with a microphone.
"Welcome to the Love Watch Special Collaboration Segment-Boys and Girls, Charge Forward: Ocean Edition."
"Please look at the sea directly ahead. All the obstacles are ready. Please set off for the finish line immediately."
"Your time to reach the finish line will count toward your ranking in this round."
The enormous autograph board in front of him, which had only made things more suspicious, was moved aside, revealing an endless expanse of sea,
along with obstacle after obstacle set up over the water.
[Huh??]
[Knew you were up to no good.]
[I was wondering who throws a beach banquet first thing in the morning. You'd roast to death.]
[What the hell is Boys and Girls, Charge Forward doing here hahahaha? There's way too much going on.]
[You told them to dress up, only to spring a race on them?]
[No wonder skirts weren't allowed. This was the trap all along.]
[Then what about Bro Mimi's Chelsea boots?]
Qiu Chengye: "?!!"
Just like the viewers in the comments, Qiu Chengye was so shocked his eyes nearly popped out.
"Didn't you say this was a banquet?!"
He was wearing a perfectly fitted bespoke suit and pointed leather shoes!!!
Director Niu gave him no chance to protest.