"The red team and the blue team each search for clues and collect all the keys to open the treasure vault. The team that opens the vault first wins and can share the treasure inside."
The director announced the rules, "Of course, while you're searching for the key, you also need to be careful to avoid the 'evil spirit's' attacks. Once you're caught by the 'evil spirit,' you'll be eliminated immediately."
"If one team is completely wiped out, the other team wins without a fight."
"Did you understand?"
Wen Xiaojiu was the first to raise his hand, a red cloth strip tied around his forehead, full of enthusiasm. "Understood!"
It was hot today, Wen Jiu wore a white sweatshirt, blue sweatpants, and white sneakers. A touch of red on his forehead made his complexion look rosy, and his face was as beautiful as a peach blossom when he smiled.
The young guests opposite all looked over, easily captivated.
Seemingly realizing she was drawing too much attention, Wen Jiu awkwardly withdrew her hand. "It's nothing, it's nothing."
Shen Huaian rested one hand on his left shoulder and shook the red ribbon tied to his right wrist. "I understand now!"
Following her husband's lead, Lin Fox also raised her left hand, her eyes crinkling with a smile.
The director nodded in satisfaction. "Very good."
"Set off!"
As soon as the whistle blew, Wen Jiu grabbed Shen Huaian and started running like crazy. Lin Changfeng paused for a second, then chased after them.
Behind them were three cameramen, panting heavily.
Shen Huaian: "Second brother, why are we running away?"
Lin Changfeng: "Yeah, why run?"
Wen Jiu's breathing remained perfectly steady. "This is called seizing the initiative! Strike first before they can react!"
This group assignment couldn't be more to Wen Jiu's liking. Not only were her two teammates familiar with each other, but they were also both very skilled.
Although there were four people on the other side, they all looked weak. Wen Jiu, a regular member of the group, had also learned beforehand that they weren't very effective!
Just thinking about it sounds amazing!
Wen Jiu exclaimed excitedly, "We're going to get first place!!!"
Shen Huaian excitedly chimed in, "Great!"
"... Your ideals are lofty, your ambitions are great, but..." Lin Changfeng, finally understanding why Wen Xiaojiu mad, helplessly reminded her, "We're going the wrong way. The left side is the blue team's main area, you know?"
"..."
The two slammed on the brakes and tried to turn back, but Lin Changfeng stopped them with one hand on each arm.
"It's a bit far, but it's passable ahead." Lin Changfeng glanced back at the exhausted cameraman. "The return journey is about the same now, let's go."
The variety show was filmed in an ancient city, a newly developed tourist area. It is estimated that the area will officially open to the public after this episode airs.
Lin Changfeng was worried that the two kids would get lost, so he persuaded Wen Jiu to slow down and walk along the path to the red team's area before figuring it out.
Wen Jiu & Shen Huaian: "Oh."
The ancient city is quiet and scenic. There is also an artificial lake in the red area. As the weather gradually warms up, the plants are starting to sprout new buds.
Wen Jiu felt a cool breeze blowing in her face, but before she could even enjoy it, Shen Huaian suddenly grabbed her wrist.
"Run!" Shen Huaian spotted the man in black, "Demon," immediately grabbed Wen Jiu's hand, and was about to charge, "Get out of the way first!"
Wen Jiu was startled; there were actually eight ghosts of different shapes opposite him?!
"Holy shit!"
"This way!" Lin Changfeng made a quick decision, leading the two around the ancient tree and turning into the red-walled stone street.
Half an hour later, they barely escaped unscathed.
Wen Jiu leaned against the wall and complained to Shen Huaian, "Phew, I'm exhausted. That damn guy is too good at chasing!"
Shen Huaian turned his head and looked at him expressionlessly.
"You're pretty damn fast, aren't you?"
"..."
Wen Jiu lowered her head a beat slower, then looked up again.
Their eyes met.
Wen Jiu released the other person's hand in an instant, turned around and ran away!
A demon was chasing after him!
"Aaaaaah, I was wrong! Oh crap, I grabbed the wrong person!" Wen Jiu wailed, continuing her parkour. " An'an, where are you?"
" Lin Fox?"
"Waaaaah, help me--"
I'm going to die!
Lin Changfeng and Shen Huaian, separated by a wall, stopped at the same time, turned around to make sure the man in black hadn't followed. Their gazes paused for a second when they swept over the cameraman's lens.
Shen Huaian put his hand to his mouth and called out, "Second Brother, hang in there! We're coming—"
After saying that, as Wen Jiu's shouts faded into the distance, he said to Lin Changfeng, " Brother Lin, keep up!"
Lin Changfeng nodded, and their eyes briefly met as they turned around.
Something's not right!
If they remember correctly, the production team assigned each person a camera position, plus their respective GoPros, which was enough for post-production editing of an entire episode.
However, there were two people, but there were actually three cameramen following behind them.
Shen Huaian's gaze darkened slightly.
That means Wen Jiu's cameraman is also here.
"Elder brother..."
Lin Changfeng slowed down, exchanged a glance with Shen Huaian, and turned around at the same time.
Before the other party could react, he swept his long legs to the left and right, delivering a vicious kick to the arms of the two people behind him!
Snap!
Bang!
The camera slipped from my hand and smashed against the stone wall, shattering its lenses all over the ground.
Almost simultaneously, the third person dropped the camera in his hand and decisively pulled out a dagger from behind his back.
The group immediately engaged in a fierce fight.
"Who are you?" Shen Huaian ducked to avoid the flying dagger, twisted his waist, and disarmed the other man with his bare hands.
The usually bright and adorable puppy eyes narrowed slightly, its amber pupils gleaming with a cold light. "Is the target the Shen Family or the Lin Family?"
Lin Changfeng nimbly dodged the oncoming blades and said to Shen Huaian, "Don't hold back, they're after Wen Jiu!"
Shen Huaian's eyes grew even colder. He no longer held back, pulled out a silenced gun from his waist, and loaded it.
Half a minute later, the bodyguards, sensing something was wrong, appeared. The leader looked at the three people on the ground and bowed respectfully. "Young Master."
"Leave two people here to clean this up; the rest of you come with me to find Wen Jiu."
After giving his orders, Shen Huaian grabbed Lin Changfeng's hand and said through gritted teeth, "Why didn't you say so sooner that your wife was being targeted?!"
Lin Changfeng had just hung up the phone with Qu Feng, who had instructed him to control the guests, directors, and staff on site. He was currently busy dialing Xu Mingzhuo's number when a child tugged at his phone, causing it to shake three times.
"How was I supposed to know that person was barely able to protect himself, yet he actually dared to send someone?!"
Lin Changfeng wore a mask of pain. He felt he had been too tense lately, so he specially brought the kids out to relax. Who knew that those people, who never lay a hand on the street, would choose to do it on variety shows with so many cameras.
Why are you in such a hurry!
"Besides, I brought you with me, so there's more of us to help each other. Don't panic."
" Wen Xiaojiu is still with a group of people; they can't possibly take her away under the noses of three families," Lin Changfeng comforted him. "Xu Mingzhuo alone is enough to keep them busy!"
Shen Huaian was not appeased and looked very unwell.
He's furious right now, even angrier than if he were kidnapped and chased!
When the two chased after him, they couldn't find him for a long time. Lin Changfeng carefully tried to discern Wen Jiu's voice, which seemed to come closer and then further away.
It's impossible to find!
Lin Changfeng asked Xu Mingzhuo, "Do you have a way to get the venue's surveillance footage? Xiaojiu's phone location data would also work!"
Cai Qing glanced at Xu Mingzhuo, who had rushed out of the office after hearing the news, and immediately opened her laptop to share her location with them. "Right away!"
Qu Feng, who received the shared information:!!!!!
Why did that idiot run outside the ancient city?!
Damn, we're almost at the shopping street!!!
"You idiot, Xiaojiu!" Qu Feng couldn't help but curse, "Are you fucking directionally challenged?!"
Not only was there not a soul in sight, but the area was also quite open. For Wen Xiaojiu to run there was no different from a stupid rabbit running into a wolf's den!
Qu Feng ran to find the driver to get the keys, sweating profusely with anxiety.
Meng Xiao hurriedly followed, but Qu Feng, having been discovered, yelled back, "What are you doing following me?"
" Brother Qu, I..."
"You stay here and keep watch over them until General Manager Xu arrives!"
Meng Xiao stood there, watching the man's departing figure, her eyes gradually reddening.
In my memory, it felt like something was gently tugging at me, and it hurt a little.
She instinctively cried out, " Brother Qu— "
Qu Feng turned around upon hearing the sound.
Meng Xiao's lips parted slightly, her mind buzzing. She shook her head slightly to banish the image from her mind, her voice choked and trembling. "Be careful!"
Qu Feng paused for a moment, then, without thinking further, turned and ran away.