Chapter 233
To fully showcase the guests’ preparation process to the audience, the production team made an exception tonight and held an overnight live stream.
Although the staff had left, the live stream continued.
In the second-floor study, the affirmative team was preparing intensely.
After watching a clip of an exciting debate, Qiu Chengye slammed the table and stood up.
“Basically, it’s all about momentum. The first sentence has to shock the opponent! Like this—”
He took a deep breath, grounded his energy, and then yelled:
“I BELIEVE! YOU MUST! REASON! WITH! IDIOTS!!”
His shout was earth-shattering. Viewers in the live chat nearly had their headphones explode, and chaos ensued.
[WTF?! Who is talking? I just fell asleep!!]
[Huh?? Earthquake??]
[Qiu Chengye, I think you’re the idiot here!!!]
[I was trying to sleep and suddenly the word ‘idiot’ woke me up laughing]
[Is this some tactic to deafen the opponent?]
As a teammate, Xu Shuangrong played along perfectly, smiling and clapping. “Wow, so imposing.”
Even Xiao Jingxi, whose brain hurt from the yelling, forced a polite but awkward smile.
Only Liu Woxing didn’t bother pretending—she looked at him like he was insane.
Pathetic.
“My viewpoint is this,” Xu Shuangrong said, smiling lightly.
“Adhering to the principle of equality, we must provide humanitarian concern for idiots. We cannot prejudge or refuse to communicate simply because the other party is an idiot. Therefore, the opposing side’s view—that we shouldn’t reason with idiots—is essentially a refusal to communicate, which is highly unethical.”
Fans in the live chat immediately went wild.
[Ahhhh Shuangshuang is amazing!]
[Exactly! You’ve convinced me instantly!]
Liu Woxing, however, raised a question.
“But isn’t your argument essentially putting ‘idiots’ in a position unequal to us? The way I understand ‘idiots’ are annoying, unreasonable people in life. But from your description, they seem more like intellectually disabled individuals, which is why you emphasize equality and so-called humanitarian care.”
[Spot on!]
[Sister Liu is sharp, she pinpointed the problem]
[I noticed, Xu Shuangrong always leans on moral high ground. Can’t speak without it?]
[+1, the other live chat is full of idiots, I came here to find some sanity]
[These viewers speak the truth, haha]
Xu Shuangrong smiled awkwardly. “Woxing is just being thorough.”
“Let me share my viewpoint,” Xiao Jingxi said lazily, reclining on the sofa, long legs crossed, casually flipping through his notes.
He was wearing his usual relaxed outfit, and the casual posture made Liu Woxing momentarily confused.
This demeanor… is kind of like Mr. Shen.
“I believe we must always reason, no matter who the other party is. The greatest sense of accomplishment comes from theoretically defeating the opponent. Therefore, my main point is: always reason with everyone, including idiots.”
Xu Shuangrong immediately clapped and smiled approvingly. “I like Jingxi’s viewpoint. Solid reasoning.”
“What if the other side slaps you?” Qiu Chengye asked, accustomed to receiving slaps.
Xiao Jingxi’s confident smirk froze. “? What do you mean?”
“If you encounter someone like Lai Bingxuan who slaps without warning, how will you reason with her?” Qiu Chengye asked.
Xiao Jingxi’s eyelid twitched. “Mr. Qiu, you’re on our side.”
“I’m just stating the truth. Your viewpoint is wrong. When you meet an idiot like Lai Bingxuan, I bet you’ll—”
“Qiu Chengye, who are you calling an idiot!!”
The study door suddenly slammed open. Before anyone could react, a shadow dashed in, and in an instant, Qiu Chengye had a red handprint across his face.
Even Qiu Chengye himself froze for two seconds before erupting in a loud roar.
“See?! See?! I told you reasoning with idiots doesn’t work!! This is when you need force!!”
No sooner had he finished than Lai Bingxuan started fighting him.
The other three: “……”
This scene had practically become a staple of Love Observation, and it was no longer surprising.
[WTF!! Woke me up again!!]
[Huh?? Earthquake again??]
[Director Niu, are you serious? Try secretly naming the stream ‘Late-night Sleep Aid Live’ next??]
With Xu Shuangrong and Liu Woxing intervening, the two were barely pulled apart. Lai Bingxuan rolled her eyes at Qiu Chengye and stormed off.
Qiu Chengye, pointing at her retreating back, fumed.
“Is she crazy?! We’re discussing materials, and she’s at the door? Wait… she was eavesdropping!!”
Ignoring Xu Shuangrong’s protest, he rushed out. “I’ll eavesdrop too!”
But after only five minutes, he returned with a puzzled expression.
“What’s wrong, Mr. Qiu?” Xu Shuangrong asked.
Qiu Chengye frowned. “Why did she go back to her room to sleep? I checked the second-floor e-sports room—the lights were off. Did everyone just go back to sleep?”
Xiao Jingxi paused mid-note. “What? Are you sure you’re not mistaken?”
“I’m not. Everyone is asleep. No one is preparing materials.”
At this, Qiu Chengye suddenly understood and his confidence skyrocketed. “I get it. They know they’ll lose, so they aren’t wasting effort. They gave up early—a little self-awareness at least.”
Liu Woxing, however, pressed her pen to her chin, thoughtful.
Giving up is absolutely not Teacher Xie’s style.
By Xie Mi’s methods, she would probably employ even more unexpected tactics.
This debate would definitely not be a conventional one.
The next morning at 9 a.m., staff had set up the first-floor living room.
Two rows of long tables faced each other, each with four chairs. Nameplates for first, second, third, and fourth speakers were placed.
The banner above had the same large characters, with one added word:
[Love Observation First ‘Fun’ Debate Competition]
Notice—the keyword is fun.
[Looks like the directors anticipated this debate wouldn’t be simple]
[Ahhhh, finally! I was too excited to sleep last night. Can’t wait to see how fun this debate is]
“Disclaimer!”
Director Niu’s voice came through the microphone.
“This debate is for fun. The guests are not professional debaters. Enjoy it and don’t overthink it.
“Of course, the judging will be completely fair, giving everyone a satisfactory result!
“Now! The first fun debate of Love Observation officially beg—”
