Against the Light - Chapter 79
Chapter 79: Little... Old Dummy
Everyone in the live broadcast room was amused.
"After watching these three couples, what are your first impressions of them? Or did you notice anything from their conversations just now? Teacher Xie? You're the expert in this field," the host said.
"I like to look at people's eyes. When a person is in a relatively relaxed state, their eyes don't lie; they're a window to the subconscious. The first couple, Wei Zhan and Ruan Tang, look very sweet and loving. However, during their conversation just now, they were basically talking past each other, lacking eye contact. It's very subtle. The second couple, Qi Qiuyan and Qi Yuwei, neither of them looked at the other openly. They both seemed very cautious, clearly not yet comfortable in this environment. They still have their 'idol baggage.' As for the third couple, I really like their dynamic. Gu Xinran was constantly looking at Bai Yilan. From her gaze, you can feel a sense of cherishing. Even when Yilan was speaking, or teasing her, her gaze was still very gentle."
"The three pairs of guests were well-chosen. I'm quite looking forward to what happens next." The emotional expert, Xie Ling, nodded in satisfaction.
In the car, the camera operator continued to ask questions.
"Have you two seen our show before?"
"Yes, we have. We crammed together the other day and did some homework," Gu Xinran said.
"What impressed me the most were the three emotional experts in the studio. Their commentary is very sharp. They can tell if there's a problem in a relationship just by looking at the small details of how two people interact. I really admire that."
"So, Sister Ran, are you scared?"
"I'm not exactly scared. I'm actually looking forward to their commentary. I also want to know where I'm not doing well enough." Gu Xinran smiled, very composed.
"Oh, is that a challenge to our emotional experts?"
"Did you hear that, experts? She's saying that you absolutely won't be able to find any flaws in her feelings for Yilan!"
"Alright then, I'll be keeping a close eye on her today."
"Haha. Okay, the market everyone is seeing now is the largest general market in town. In a moment, the guests will go into the market to get a general idea of the types of goods sold. For the next fourteen days, they will have to buy everything they need from here. Oh, and a quick note: in a little while, the production team will secretly separate each couple. The first pair to notice their partner is missing and find them the fastest will get the right to choose their house first. This time, our production team has really gone to great lengths with the houses… they're hard to describe." The host briefly explained the procedure before cutting the camera back to the live feed.
In the car, Gu Xinran was listening carefully as the director assigned the task. When she learned they could go to the market, a critical question came to her mind.
"Do we have any money?"
"Each family will have one thousand yuan in emergency funds. Also, in this market, you can barter for most things. So you'll all need to use your wits to figure out how to live well."
Gu Xinran nodded, indicating she understood.
"Alright, you two can get out of the car now."
"Okay." The two of them cooperatively got out of the car.
Gu Xinran glanced from a distance and saw people everywhere. She subconsciously grabbed Yilan's wrist, afraid she would get lost.
As soon as the couples entered the market, the camera operators began their respective tasks.
Wei Zhan and Ruan Tang were immediately attracted by all sorts of new things upon entering the market. They each looked at their own things. Although they were close to each other, their attention was on shopping. Ruan Tang's camera operator whispered a few words to her. She gave a playful smile, glanced at Wei Zhan, and happily walked off with the camera operator.
Although Qi Qiuyan and Qi Yuwei weren't holding hands like Gu and Bai, they basically kept the same pace. While browsing the market, Qi Qiuyan would always sneak glances at Qi Yuwei from time to time. The camera operator had to put in some effort, but eventually succeeded in luring her away.
Only Gu Xinran and Bai Yilan's pair was left.
Gu Xinran was looking all around. She was currently in the produce section. Looking at the various vegetables, she was already starting to plan lunch in her head.
The camera operator beside them whispered in Bai Yilan's ear, signaling for her to find a way to slip away.
Bai Yilan gave a helpless smile to the camera and pointed at her left hand. It was being held tightly by Xinran. How was she supposed to slip away??
Bai Yilan lifted her hand, but Xinran's hand was like it was glued to hers, completely impossible to shake off.
"What's wrong? Don't want to look at these? Then let's go look somewhere else," Gu Xinran glanced at her.
"Mhm." Bai Yilan nodded subconsciously, hiding her guilt.
The two then headed straight for the daily necessities section.
During this time, Bai Yilan used the excuse of brushing her hair back to pull her hand away. She deliberately paused her steps, falling one step behind, but Gu Xinran immediately stepped back to wait for her.
The camera operator was about to go crazy. At this rate, she wouldn't be able to complete the task without alerting the other party!!!
【WTF WTF WTF, it's starting already? Ruan Tang got lured away right off the bat? Brother Zhan is slacking, losing his wife so easily?】
【Hahahaha Sister Ran, nice, as expected of you.】
【WTF hahaha, the camera operator is getting anxious, she's getting anxious, she's getting anxious.】
【The woman who drove the camera operator to desperation hahaha.】
【Ranran is so attentive! Always holding Teacher Bai's hand. Only after you've lost something do you cherish it twice as much. I'm rooting for you two~】
【I feel like Teacher Bai can't be lured away. Wanna bet? I'll eat my keyboard if I lose!】
【The one betting a keyboard, you're going too far.】
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Back in the market, Gu Xinran frowned slightly. She glanced at the young camera operator next to Yilan. The way this person was looking at Yilan was so strange.
"So many people are watching, this isn't great." Bai Yilan tugged at Xinran's hand, signaling that holding her so tightly was a bit too intimate.
"There are too many people. I'm afraid you'll get lost."
"I won't. I'll just follow right behind you."
"Mmm… then don't run off." Gu Xinran hesitated for a moment, thinking Yilan was just not used to being so intimate in front of the cameras.
"Mhm."
Only then did Gu Xinran let go of her hand.
Yilan's camera operator's eyes lit up!! She immediately turned her head to look at the path behind them, frantically signaling to Bai Yilan with her eyes.
Bai Yilan didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Seeing Xinran standing in front of a stall, seriously examining the vegetables, she cautiously took a step back. When Xinran didn't react, she took another step back, little by little, quietly moving away from Xinran's side.
Suddenly, without any warning, Gu Xinran frowned. Her right hand naturally reached behind her, subconsciously trying to grab Bai Yilan. The moment she grabbed a hand, she frowned sharply! She immediately let go. "Sor—"
Gu Xinran turned around and was dumbfounded. She glanced at the person whose hand she had just flung away. It was… her own camera operator!?
Gu Xinran's brows knitted into a knot. She couldn't quite make sense of this situation.
Her own camera operator was holding out her hand for her to grab.
Yilan's camera operator was grabbing Yilan's arm, and the two of them were two meters away, looking like they were about to make a run for it.
The two camera operators were frozen in place, stunned and at a loss.
The scene was bizarre no matter how you looked at it.
【Holy shit hahaha I'm dying of laughter, these two camera operators are so pitiful hahahaha.】
【Sister Ran frowns, thinking, 'Is someone trying to abduct my wife?'】
【Hahaha this camera operator has it so tough. Ranran's vigilance is really strong.】
【Sister Ran is amazing, realizing she grabbed the wrong person instantly. Looks like she grabs Teacher Bai's hand a lot at home~】
【Hahahaha I'm shipping it!】
Gu Xinran's expression changed several times. Without a word, she wrapped an arm around Yilan's waist and led her straight out.
"Aren't we browsing anymore?" Yilan asked.
"No need. I have a good idea of the types of things here now."
Gu Xinran quickened her pace for a few steps, then glanced sideways at the two camera operators following closely behind them.
"Don't you think those two are acting weird?" she asked in a low voice.
"Huh? Not at all," Bai Yilan said, struggling to hold back her laughter.
"Stay away from them. I feel like they're plotting something." Gu Xinran's brows were furrowed in worry. She was even starting to wonder if she'd come on the wrong show.
Bai Yilan covered her face with one hand, her face red from holding in her laughter.
Gu Xinran's words came through the earpieces loud and clear. After hearing them, the two camera operators were dumbfounded. They looked at each other, wanting to cry but having no tears!!
【Holy shit hahahaha yes yes they're plotting to steal your wife hahahaha.】
【Haha does Ranran not know her words are being broadcast??】
【Teacher Bai covering her face and secretly laughing is so cute hahaha.】
【Sister Ran's IQ is online. No one can even think about abducting my wife!】
【Sob sob sob, Teacher Bai is so cute, I want to steal her too~】
Because of Gu Xinran's tight defense, the "steal the wife" plan could only be declared a failure. The camera operators quickly contacted the director's team to explain the situation, and then the group went straight back to the car.
Everyone in the observation room couldn't help but laugh. They never expected that the first test would be cleverly overcome by Gu Xinran in such a hit-or-miss fashion.
"What do you think, Teachers?"
"I think Xinran truly cares a lot about Yilan. When she grabbed the hand, she realized it was the wrong person the moment she touched it and immediately let go. This shows she knows Yilan very well." Xie Ling had a doting smile on her face and nodded repeatedly.
"But I think the two of them are a bit too clingy. Everyone should know their relationship history. They've been divorced and are now probably planning to reconcile. I'm very curious how they can interact so sweetly, like a first love, without any resentment. I'm starting to suspect they're acting. I need to observe them more."
"Mhm, I agree with Teacher Liu's point of view. Since they once tore off all pretenses to the point of divorce, there must be some lingering resentment in their hearts. But their current state is more like that of newlyweds, inseparable. However, I can't see any traces of deliberate performance. It's very subtle. I also need to observe them more."
"Okay, the three Teachers' viewpoints are very clear. Let's continue watching the live broadcast!"
In the car, Gu Xinran deliberately switched seats with Bai Yilan, having her sit in the innermost seat while she sat in the middle, blocking the space between Yilan and the camera operators. She was clearly treating the two of them as enemies, her face full of vigilance.
Bai Yilan didn't know whether to laugh or cry. She exchanged a look with the camera operators and explained the situation helplessly.
Only then did Gu Xinran realize what was going on. She apologized to the two camera operators, almost laughing at her own foolishness.
Watching her apologize, Bai Yilan broke into a smile. This little… old dummy.
【Sob sob sob, the look on Teacher Bai's face as she watches Ranran is pure adoration!】
【Ranran is so sweet, Teacher Bai is so doting, ooh ooh ooh, I love it, I love it.】
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