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Chapter 157 - 157 157 Are You Serious
Chapter 157 - 157 157 Are You Serious
?Chapter 157: Chapter 157: Are You Serious? Chapter 157: Chapter 157: Are You Serious? The director announced amidst everyone’s anticipation.
“Forming teams is necessary, as starting tomorrow you all will be competing.”
“This time, it will still be two guests in one group.”
“Drawing lots is also troublesome, so why don’t we just keep the same combinations from the car rides earlier?”
He paused before adding, “The guests will be divided into four groups, with every five contestants freely forming teams with the guests.”
No sooner had he finished speaking than Ji Xinghang said with a dark expression, “No way, why are the teams divided like this again? It’s not fair.”
“Director, you’re rigging the game.”
This damned guy definitely had a problem, always putting Lu Lang and Ningning together, he didn’t believe there was no trickery.
The others also started shouting, “Exactly, the director is rigging the game, we firmly oppose this grouping.”
Chai Jing was the most vocal because he really didn’t want to be in a group with Bo Xiangxiang.
For some reason, he always felt that being in the same group with her, he’d be as unlucky as Wei Yao and Tong Jia had been before.
Ni Xinxuan raised her hand and said, “I suggest we regroup.”
Su Qinglan also stated, “Exactly, every time we’re separated from Little Ningning, this time, Director, please be reasonable.”
The contestants also voiced their objections, “We firmly demand to regroup.”
“Draw lots, draw lots.”
They all wanted to be in the same group as Luo Ning and Lu, but if they were to form their own groups, fifteen of them wouldn’t stand a chance.
The key point was that none of them wanted to be in a group with Bo Xiangxiang, as she had been a black hole in the past two episodes.
It would be better to decide by drawing lots, let luck determine the outcome.
Director: “…”
He was just dividing the groups, and this triggered everyone’s anger; he really had a tough job.
However, he could also see that if the groups were divided in this way, the guests would probably be furious; he could only apologize to Lu.
Then, struck by a sudden idea, he said, “Alright, since you all don’t mind the trouble of drawing lots, then let’s draw lots to determine the groups.”
“Or we could simply split into two groups, the four guests each leading ten contestants.”
“That way, you can also compete in a face-off during the upcoming time.”
Hearing that the director agreed to drawing lots, everyone stopped opposing.
“Good, let’s draw lots!”
Soon after, the director arranged for someone to place the numbered paper balls in a box, and had the guests draw first from left to right.
Luo Ning was the first one, she opened the slip of paper and waved her hand, “Group one!”
Su Qinglan, after drawing and seeing the number “one” on her paper, ran over joyfully and hooked arms with her, “I finally get to cling to Ningning’s coattails this time.”
Next was Ji Xinghang.
He nervously opened the slip and upon seeing “one” written inside, his eyes instantly shone with delight, “I’m in group one too!”
He finally got to be in the same group as Ningning; it had not been easy for him.
Wei Yao and Chai Jing, upon seeing the number “two” on theirs, both showed their disappointment, “Our luck stinks, yet again no chance to be in the same group as Little Ningning.”
Bo Xiangxiang unfolded her slip, feeling a surge of anticipation inside, “I’m in group two as well.”
Now only Ni Xinxuan and Lu Xun were left.
Bo Xiangxiang silently repeated in her mind, God Lu, God Lu, God Lu.
Lu Xun looked at the two remaining paper balls and smiled at Ni Xinxuan, “Please, go ahead.”
“Then I won’t hold back,” Ni Xinxuan said and reached out to grab a paper ball.
Opening it and seeing the number inside, she said somewhat helplessly, “Ah, I can’t believe I missed out on Little Ningning.”
Then everyone saw Lu Xun open his slip, which had “one” written on it.
Seeing this result, Ji Xinghang’s face instantly darkened.
This annoying pest actually ended up in the same group as Ningning again.
Chai Jing couldn’t help but sigh, “God Lu is indeed God Lu, even like this he ends up in the same group as Little Ningning again, I’m so jealous!”
“Genuinely envious!” Wei Yao also said.
Lu Xun smiled confidently and gracefully, “This is fate.”
He hadn’t cheated in this draw; it was simply destiny.
The result had left Bo Xiangxiang very disappointed and anxious.
In the past, if she mentally chanted like this, things usually went her way. She never expected to fail this time.
What on earth was going on with her lately? Where had her lucky koi fortune gone?
Then it was the students’ turn to draw lots, and Ye Zixiao and Feng Yifan ended up in the same group.
The two couldn’t help but show their excitement as they high-fived each other, “Great, this time we’re following Teacher Luo.”
Shan Zhen and the others felt like crying when they saw the “two” in their hands, they wanted to follow Ningbao as well.
Others who drew group two also cursed their own rotten luck.
With the movie star, top influencer, and idol all in one group, what chance did they have to play?
The director deepened the smile on his face when he saw the results.
“I think group two has a better chance of getting through this time.”
He continued with a smile, “Teacher Wei is skilled in all four arts of zither, Go, calligraphy, and painting, and Mr. Chai can sing Beijing opera. They have a major advantage.”
Hearing this, the students who had drawn group two suddenly felt like there might be something to it.
Those interested in studying quintessential Chinese culture and traditional skills, especially the older ones, had a larger advantage.
Wei Yao and Chai Jing were also confident as they smiled at the students, “This time we’ll lead you to an easy victory.”
“Teacher Wei and Mr. Chai are powerful!” the students laughed and said.
Ni Xinxuan smiled and winked, “Don’t forget, I’ve starred in a movie about embroidery. I may not be an expert, but I do know a thing or two.”
Although she was in the industry just for the fun of it, she took filming very seriously.
To prepare for that movie, she had spent a long time studying embroidery and had visited several masters.
Not to be outdone, Bo Xiangxiang smiled shyly, “I’ve learned martial arts.”
Before she became Bo Xiangxiang, she took martial arts classes for a while, as it was necessary for being an extra and a stunt double.
Her martial arts teacher had even praised her for having a spiritual knack. Although it wasn’t suitable for real combat, it was perfect for performing a routine.
The students in group two all shouted with laughter, “Awesome!”
Hearing this, whether it were the students present or the audience watching the live stream, they all felt like group two might turn the tables.
Chai Jing said with a laugh, “Haha, it looks like our group is pretty strong!”
He livened the mood and said to Lu Xun and the others, “You’d better watch out.”
Lu Xun smiled mildly, “It’s not yet decided who will fall.”
Luo Ning also laughed, “We’ll see who triumphs in the end!”
“Exactly, we may lose in capability but never in spirit. Bring it on.”
Su Qinglan felt that even though they weren’t skilled in the same things, they couldn’t lose in spirit.
Ji Xinghang cleared his throat and said, “No worries, I know martial arts too.”
After saying this, he glanced at Bo Xiangxiang and then said, with his chest puffed out, “If it comes down to a one-on-one challenge, I’m sure to win.”
At his words, everyone burst out laughing.
Bo Xiangxiang’s face darkened, she felt like stamping her foot in irritation, who wanted to have a showdown with him, such an insensitive guy.
[I’m dying of laughter, Ji Xinghang is such a typical straight man!]
[Ji Xinghang, could you be any more hilarious?]
[I was worried about Ningbao’s group at first, since it seemed like no one was skilled in anything, but hearing Ji Xinghang’s words, I immediately cracked up laughing.]
[I used to really dislike Ji Xinghang, but now somehow I find him kind of cute!]
[Hahaha, my Xingzai is too honest.]
[Martial arts showdown, are you serious?]
[I think Bao Bailian froze when she heard that.]
[Bao Bailian: “I’m a girl, you jerk!”]
[I’m about to laugh myself silly, from today I’m a fan of Ji Xinghang.]