Seeing the guests' questions veering further and further off track, the director quickly cleared his throat and interrupted them. "Ahem, everyone, rest assured. Everything in the mobile shop provided by the Production Team this time is free. During the time each pair earns, you can go inside and take whatever you like, but how much you manage to grab will depend on your own abilities."
At his words, Xu Wang and the others looked at him in disbelief. What kind of day was this? Had the sun risen in the west or set in the east? The word "free" had actually come out of the director's mouth.
Xu Wang and the others stared at him in shock, speechless for a long time.
Embarrassment turned to anger under their stares. "Wait, what are those looks supposed to mean? Can't I be generous for once?"
"Can you?" Xu Wang's two-word retort finished him off instantly.
The director's face darkened.
"Director, are you sure? The cameras are recording this." Gu Yunlan pointed at the dark camera lens, signaling that he had better not make promises too lightly.
"Exactly, Director. If you charge us afterward, we're not paying. When the time comes, you won't get our money or our lives," Yun Xi added, looking at him suspiciously.
"Of course. I've already said it, and I absolutely won't go back on my word. You can put your minds completely at ease!" Faced with their distrustful looks and questions, the director all but swore an oath right there.
The livestream viewers were equally amazed by his words. The old penny-pincher was actually loosening his purse strings again.
"All right, I've explained the basic rules. You can get into the mud pit first and get used to it. The competition will officially begin in five minutes." The