Chapter 170
After five consecutive questions went unanswered, Director Niu finally couldn’t hold back and asked,
“Is it really this hard?”
[What do you think?]
The six remaining guests on stage were already showing dazed eyes, half-open mouths, staring blankly at the screen, as if the next second they would start babbling nonsense.
With these photos, who wouldn’t go a little crazy?
[Such low-fat content, perfect for someone like me cutting fat.]
[Don’t talk, I’ve stared at it a hundred times and still can’t figure it out.]
[Now I realize Old Xie and Old Shen are seriously amazing.]
Not only were the guests hitting a bottleneck, even Director Niu was at a loss.
He had expected the game to be a bit challenging, but he hadn’t imagined that besides Xie Mi and Shen Zhuoqing, no one else could answer!
There were only eight people—at least some guesses should have landed!
“Alright, I have a good suggestion.”
At Director Niu’s most desperate moment, Xie Mi appeared like a savior.
He blinked stars, staring at her.
Teacher Xie had the most vivid imagination; she must have a fun way to resolve this crisis. If that were true, he’d immediately admire her even more…
“Let the six of them play rock-paper-scissors. Whoever wins chooses a gift first.”
Admiration turned into disbelief.
The most carefully planned mini-game ended in the simplest way: the six played rock-paper-scissors, choosing gifts in the order of wins and losses.
Director Niu, already sweating from the halfway chaotic wrap-up party, clenched his fists and braced himself to continue hosting.
“Everyone has a gift now. Let’s start unwrapping! Teacher Xie, please go first, then follow in order—”
Swish!
Before he even finished saying ‘gift’, Xie Mi tore into her box like a wolf, scaring Director Niu with her frenzy.
What is she going crazy for now?!
[Big sis Xie really can’t contain herself, can’t wait a second to open gifts.]
[This is literally how I rip open packages too.]
[Forget it! If it were me, I’d be even more impatient—rip it open!]
Inside the red package prepared by the production team was a premium-looking custom gift box.
Lai Bingxuan’s eyes immediately lit up, her back straightening.
“What’s this?”
Xie Mi opened the box. Inside was a layer of soft white feathers accented with pearls.
On top were some cards.
“Ahem.”
Lai Bingxuan cleared her throat and walked over proudly.
“Let me introduce them.”
She pointed at the cards and explained each one.
“A 100,000-yuan voucher for malls under the Lai Group, usable like cash, no restrictions.”
“A specially customized VIP card for Swan Dream Restaurant, unlimited free meals for one year at all locations nationwide.”
“A free one-year unlimited stay card for all hotels under the Lai Group.”
“And vouchers, discounts, and membership cards across various Lai Group businesses…”
“Basically, receiving my gift means I’ve covered your clothes, food, and lodging for the whole year!”
Each word Lai Bingxuan spoke brought a hush over the scene.
This wasn’t just a gift—it was like giving money!
Xie Mi almost teared up.
“Miss Lai, you—you’re my God of Wealth!!”
[Holy crap, can this even be called a gift? This is giving someone a second life!]
[I’m spinning around at home in jealousy.]
[Ahhh I also want to be spoiled by a rich lady, this is too amazing!]
[Swan Dream is part of the Lai Group? This restaurant is super expensive, over 2000 per person, and you can eat free for a year?! Oh my god!]
[If it were me, I’d live in hotels all year, checked the priciest one—80,000 yuan per night!!]
[Ughhh let me stay one day after she gets tired.]
[Old Xie, I’m really jealous!!]
Facing Xie Mi’s gratitude, Lai Bingxuan only snorted lightly.
“Consider yourself lucky.”
But the delight in her eyes showed she was very satisfied with the gift’s recipient.
Amid envious gazes, Xie Mi happily hugged the box back to her spot, lightly tapping Shen Zhuoqing’s arm.
“Hey, I’ll treat you to a meal. Not Sha County this time, I’ll take you somewhere fancy.”
A faint smile spread in Shen Zhuoqing’s eyes.
“Really? Then I’ll start looking forward to it.”
Director Niu wiped the drool from envy at the corner of his mouth, steadied himself, and continued.
“Next, it’s Mr. Shen’s turn to open a gift!”
Shen Zhuoqing arched his brow and leisurely unwrapped his present.
Inside the package was a roll of rice paper.
Unrolling it, lifelike butterflies appeared, vibrant in color, their wing arcs graceful and dynamic as if they had come to life on the paper.
“Is it a painting?”
Xu Shuangrong whispered in admiration.
“Such vivid butterflies! The artist must be really talented. This isn’t just skill—it takes thought to make the butterflies appear so lifelike. Who prepared this gift?”
She showered it with praise, pretending not to know who the artist was, though she already had a guess.
Liu Woxing was skilled in calligraphy and painting; it must be his work.
She praised before knowing the owner to appear genuinely sincere.
“Oh, well said, well said.” A voice that shouldn’t exist spoke.
“?”
Xu Shuangrong looked toward the source.
It was Xie Mi.
Hands on her hips, grinning shamelessly, she said,
“I did paint it pretty well, and you’re speaking the truth.”
“?”
Not just Xu Shuangrong, but all the other guests, staff, and even live viewers were stunned.
[Old Xie painted this?!!!]
[No way… sis… you… huh??]
[Ah? Old Xie, you… what??]
[Ah??]
The screen filled with “[Ah?]” comments.
Xu Shuangrong’s pupils trembled, her disbelief audible.
“Teacher Xie, did you really paint this?”
“You can paint?!” Qiu Chengye looked shocked.
Xiao Jingxi’s brow was furrowed tight enough to crush a mosquito.
The fact that Xie Mi could paint shattered many people’s worldview.
Only Shen Zhuoqing gazed at the painting for a long while, then smiled lightly, carefully rolled it back, and tied it with a delicate string.
“Looks like I’m the luckiest person today.”
“You just enjoy quietly.”
Xie Mi said it, but she was actually the one secretly delighted.
Her emotional intelligence kept her from arguing with Shen Zhuoqing, but in her heart, she felt she was truly the luckiest today.
The gift she received was absolutely top-tier!!
