Chapter 77
From the God’s-eye perspective, the audience witnessed Xie Mi’s entire “take-the-unconventional-path” process inside the park.
Since only the Happy Carnival area was open at that moment, yet five hunters were searching simultaneously, the density was so high that no one could move an inch.
While others were still discussing strategies in the group chat, Xie Mi was already crawling through the bushes with her two little followers.
“One-two-one, one-two-one, hunter spotted, dive into the bushes!”
“Crisis over, continue crawling!”
“Obstacle ahead, Little Sang, check—no one around? Then f*cking climb over!”
“Hunter patrolling on the left path, change route. There’s a dog hole ahead—crawl through!”
All the way, Xie Mi gave commands, and her two sidekicks executed them earnestly, their eyes firm as if they were joining the Party.
The livestream audience, however, was laughing their heads off.
[Even the stray dogs in the park couldn’t have thought of this route. You’re a damn genius.]
[Hahahaha these three came here just to be comedians, right? The entertainment effect is all in them.]
[This boy is so silly and cute, what does he do?]
[Ahhh, he’s the only foreign member of the newly debuted QAQ boy group! His name is Sangzan, please support QAQ, still rookies but with a promising future!!]
[Peng Lingdang—I remember she’s an influencer who switched to acting in short dramas. Didn’t like her at first, but wow she’s hilarious.]
[These two newbies sticking with Xie Mi is the smartest decision ever.]
Finally, they successfully reached the gate of the Rhythm World area and pulled down the shutter.
Xie Mi glanced at Li Yingwu’s bizarre comments in the group chat and only replied with a single question mark.
[Li Yingwu withdrew a message]
Shen Yanqing directly posted a screenshot of the chat log, publicly exposing the exact message Li Yingwu had just withdrawn.
At this point, the others could no longer hold back their laughter.
But because they didn’t dare offend Li Yingwu in front of the cameras, they could only force themselves to recall the saddest moments in their lives to press down the corners of their mouths.
And since the guests’ chat page was also broadcast in real time for immersion, the entire internet witnessed this “public execution” classic scene.
[Hahahaha Mr. Shen is so savage!]
[It was already funny enough when Li Yingwu withdrew the message, but Shen Yanqing’s move had me spitting water!]
[Li Yingwu is exactly that type who can’t do anything right but loves to yap the most. Assigning tasks like he’s the leader is one thing, but he’s also been hiding the whole time—how dare he criticize Xie Mi?]
[Luckily Xie Mi pulled the shutter, otherwise she’d be his next target. Poor girl keeps getting singled out, tragic.]
[Isn’t this basically entertainment industry bullying?]
After Xie Mi successfully pulled one shutter, other messages came in one after another:
[Guest Shen Yanqing pulled down the Screaming Zone shutter, Screaming Zone now officially open.]
[Guest Xiao Jingxi pulled down the Jungle Adventure shutter, Jungle Adventure now officially open.]
[Guest Tian Wen pulled down the Magic Theater shutter, Magic Theater now officially open.]
[Guest Xu Shuangrong pulled down the Fantasy Park shutter, Fantasy Park now officially open.]
“Fan Jin out!”
“Lan Feiying out!”
“Ji Xuan out!”
Although all shutters were pulled down by the 28-minute mark, five guests were eliminated in succession. Only 19 guests remained.
Xie Mi noticed something peculiar.
Xiao Jingxi and Xu Shuangrong had separated, unlike in the original script where they acted together.
But the difference? People around Xiao Jingxi still got eliminated. That Fan Jin—who had teamed up with him in the group chat—was gone.
Indeed, teaming up with Xiao Jingxi was a death flag.
…
With five new zones open, the activity range greatly increased, but there were still only five hunters. This gave guests a significant advantage.
Even so, no one dared relax. Everyone kept hiding honestly.
Then the second mission was announced:
[Every guest now carries a timed alarm. Within 30 minutes, you must find the contact person in the park, exchange the correct code, and disable the alarm. Otherwise, after 30 minutes, the alarm will keep ringing until you are captured by a hunter.]
[The codes have been scattered throughout the park. Search for the cards to get the codes, then find the corresponding contact person.]
The moment this was announced, the group chat filled with wails.
If the last mission still allowed for slacking, this one didn’t.
Failing meant your alarm would go off, basically painting a target on you for the hunters—no escape possible.
“Only thirty minutes, and we have to both find the code and the contact person, and they must match? That’s too hard.”
Peng Lingdang’s face was troubled.
Sangzan blinked at Xie Mi. “Xie Teacher, whadduwe do?”
Xie Mi was decisive.
“Since time is short, we can only split up. Brothers, from here we part ways—see you around!”
She sneaked a glance around, confirmed no one was near, then leapt out of the bushes and sprinted to another location.
But when she looked back, her two sidekicks were still staring at her with innocent, clear eyes.
Xie Mi: “?”
Peng Lingdang beat her chest dramatically. “I’m Teacher Xie’s fan—I’ll live for Teacher Xie and die for Teacher Xie!”
Sangzan howled skyward (quiet version): “I, Sang Ao Tian, swear to protect Xie-Bro to the death!”
Xie Mi: “Please… watch fewer meme videos, I beg you.”
Seeing they had no idea how serious things were, she had to explain, exasperated: “The probability of three people finding three different cards at the same time is much lower than if each of us searches separately. Splitting up is the smartest choice.”
“No! I’ve already decided!”
Peng Lingdang stepped forward, grasping her hand, full of righteous passion.
“With my useless skills, I won’t last long without Teacher Xie anyway. Might as well stick with you and help you complete the mission first! Don’t worry, when my alarm’s about to ring, I’ll leave!”
Xie Mi was suddenly moved to tears.
Who said there’s no real friendship in showbiz!
Sangzan added excitedly: “Same for me too!”
Touching moment interrupted—please drag out and beat everyone who fed Sangzan those meme compilations.
[Watching this variety show got me hyped up—three-person squad, let’s go! I’m only watching you guys from now on!]
[Don’t split up, please, your trio has the best comedic effect!]
[Squad of three, I’m cheering for you!!]
Moved by their sincerity, Xie Mi made a decision that went against all ancestral teachings.
“Three codes in thirty minutes—extreme mission begins now!”
The three-person squad must not lose a single one!
