DTBS - Chapter 162
Chapter 162: Parenting Show 14: A Cut Above
Couldn't figure out what the System meant by "scheming frog" in the end, so Tao Aiqin simply stopped thinking about it.
What did a scheming frog have to do with her "prison break" master plan? Nothing!
She still needed to save some brain cells to figure out how to escape. This prison break was a huge project. First, she had to figure out where this strange place was, understand the purpose of each building, and she could even use the children to get information, since adults generally wouldn't be wary of little kids... Wait!
The little cat suddenly turned her head, causing the ears of her cat hoodie to sway slightly and brush against Meng Huashi.
Mengmeng: "...?"
System: "What's up?"
Tao Aiqin: "Sys, did you notice? These men in black are changing shifts. This means they have a schedule, and it also means the production team definitely anticipated guests trying to escape!"
Did Dai Congxu think of prison breaks? Of course he did!
Originally, according to the planned process, the adults and children wouldn't be separated so quickly. At the very least, they would have some warm time together before the style suddenly changed and darkness descended. After all, the senior sister only turned around in the third episode!
But! Qin Qingshang and the others just happened to find the hidden passage that was only supposed to appear at the end of the plot. To prevent them from ruining the game's integrity, they had to—use a high-impact point to divert attention. So, he could only tearfully bring the plot forward, separating the mother and daughter.
However...
Dai Congxu stroked his chin, watching Kong Fangshu and He Shanyan chatting happily with the big brother in black on the screen. They seemed genuinely intent on settling down and then competing with their wives to see who would win first.
Were they pretending to be foolish or genuinely foolish? They couldn't possibly believe his lie about splitting up and competing, could they?
It was clear that from the moment they arrived on the island, the production team had hinted everywhere that something was off. They couldn't have failed to notice, could they?
No! Perhaps they were trying to do as Tao Qiuyun said before, adapting to changes by remaining unchanged, letting the production team actively provide clues. These two must be trying to lower his guard by pretending to be crazy and foolish, and then catch him off guard by suddenly taking the children and escaping!
Good heavens, luckily I'm clever, otherwise I would have really fallen for the guests' trick. This batch of guests is truly brave and resourceful. Good, they have a strong fighting spirit, he appreciates it.
"Attention all units," Dai Congxu picked up the mic, "Keep a close eye on Kong Fangshu and He Shanyan. Stay alert, don't be fooled. They've definitely noticed something is wrong and are pretending to be foolish!"
"Understood!" xN
Hehehe, a good scheme, but unfortunately, I'm a step ahead.
"wuwuuwkalasisahema!"
Ding Yuyan mumbled words no one understood, while inwardly complaining about the production team's setup.
It was one thing to be brought in to save the day, and okay to read the script and memorize keywords in such a short time, but what was with chanting spells? Luckily, she was used to memorizing lines and had a good memory, otherwise, she really wouldn't have been able to remember these meaningless pronunciations, let alone know what they meant when combined.
Dai Congxu, who had just switched screens, was dumbfounded by this scene: "Those random words in her script were just written casually, meant for her to say offhand. How did she memorize them all without missing a single word?"
This was a bit scary...
How were the actors coming from Lu Xiaokui's side getting weirder and weirder!
Ding Yuyan finished chanting the spell and performing the ritual, finally speaking in normal syllables: "Carry her into the Witch Shrine. She needs to stay in the—main hall for one night. Tomorrow at noon, when the Yang energy is strongest, we will arrange the cremation ceremony to send her back to destiny."
The islanders nodded, took a white cloth to cover the terrifying "corpse," and then moved it onto a stretcher. Four people swayed as they carried it away.
Seeing this scene, the guests all had their own thoughts. Ming Siwen looked at Qin Qingshang and whispered, "Staying for one night, does that mean what I think it means?"
Although Lü Fangting was a manager, she had seen many variety show tropes, so she was the first to nod. "This should be a hint that we need to sneak in late at night."
"What about the children tonight?" Gu Yunfei looked at Zhou Linwan, who was helping the white-bearded old man up. "Should they all stay together, and we split up to take care of them like now? Or should they sleep in their respective homes?"
"Let's keep them together then," Mu Kaitai still felt a bit uneasy about that smile. "I always feel this island isn't safe. It's too easy for something to happen if we split up. In horror movies, things usually happen to those who are alone."
"In other words, if we're going to explore the shrine at night and check the body," Qin Qingshang crossed her arms, "it's best to go in groups."
"Someone needs to keep watch," Tao Qiuyun reminded. "Shrines are usually guarded. We're outsiders, how do we get in?"
"No rush," Ming Siwen saw Zhou Linwan walking over and made a gesture to the others. "Let's gather information first."
"Let's go." Zhou Linwan stepped on the fallen leaves and slung the small backpack she was holding back onto her shoulder.
She had just opened her backpack in front of the "corpse," but since her back was to everyone, they didn't see clearly what was inside.
"Linwan, that was really scary just now~"
After speaking, Ming Siwen seemed to lose her footing, looking terrified. Like a swaying willow branch, she fell into the arms of the woman in front of her, "I almost...!"
Her fall was too sudden. Zhou Linwan didn't know she would suddenly lunge at her. Just then, her foot stepped on a small branch covered by leaves. Her body tilted, and it looked like she was about to fall with Ming Siwen.
In an instant, the situation reversed. Ming Siwen, who was about to fall, suddenly reached out and supported Zhou Linwan's back. The woman engaged her core, twisted her waist, and smoothly pulled her back into her arms, asking with concern, "Are you okay?"
Seeing this, Gu Yunfei withdrew the hand she had just extended.
"I'm fine, thank you." Zhou Linwan quickly pushed her away, her face slightly flushed with embarrassment. "I didn't stand steady just now... You reacted so fast."
"Just finished filming a martial arts movie," Ming Siwen couldn't pretend to fall anymore at this point, and said dryly, "My body's reaction is still there."
"Miss Zhou," Gu Yunfei asked, "Do you know what the Witch Shrine the Great Witch just mentioned is?"
Her face was beautiful, and her voice was gentle, easily winning people over. But Zhou Linwan had previously resisted the temptation of a top-tier beauty like Tao Qiuyun, let alone now that her heart already belonged to someone. She could be considered completely unmoved by others, so she decisively refused Gu Yunfei: "Sorry, I won't tell an outsider."
"Then can you tell multiple outsiders?" Qin Qingshang's eyes sparkled. "Sister Zhou, please be kind~"
"...No."
Qin Qingshang was speechless, nudged Ming Siwen, and whispered, "It's your turn, Teacher Ming."
"It's okay not to tell outsiders," Ming Siwen took Zhou Linwan's hand and led her aside. "I'm an insider, just tell me secretly."
"...Since I abandoned you, I will never treat you as my wife." Zhou Linwan held firm to her "professional bottom line," absolutely refusing to reveal this clue to the guests so easily.
"Linwan, you're so cruel." Ming Siwen's expression turned from clear to cloudy, every word filled with bitterness: "After you abandoned me, I went crazy. I even thought Mengmeng was our daughter. After seeing you, I was ecstatic, but you wouldn't even give me a moment of clarity..."
The woman's eyes welled up with tears. Although she held back tears and sadness, her red eyes also showed a hint of determination. She questioned, "Zhou Linwan, did you never love me!"
As if, if she said "yes," she would do something that would make her regret it deeply.
This was a new "acting skin," learned recently when she was acting opposite Qin Qingshang, sharing experiences and discussing the essence of acting. It was a blend of poignant heartbreak and an unbreakable thread of emotion, finally interwoven into twisted madness.
Had to say, that woman Qin Qingshang's crying scenes were truly amazing. She wondered how much of her essence she had managed to learn?
Ming Siwen felt uncertain, but Zhou Linwan was actually experiencing an actress's performance firsthand. She hadn't understood what it felt like to be overshadowed in acting, as people in the acting world described it, but now the impact was too great. Even though she wasn't an actress, she felt like she was in the eye of a storm...
Besides, seeing the person she liked cry, even if it was acting, was a bit much for her to handle.
Actually, this clue was meant to be given to them anyway. It was just the production team being mischievous, insisting on messing with the guests before releasing it. If you only looked at the result and not the process, there was absolutely no problem with giving out this clue (confirmed).
"I love you," Zhou Linwan's expression relaxed. Using her disguised identity, she poured out her deep affection. She looked at Ming Siwen in front of her, her face calm, and just smiled: "Even if we are destined not to have a future, I still love you. So... Siwen, don't ask that question anymore. I'll tell you."
【Ahhhhhhh! I don't care! I don't care! Even if this pair is acting and spouting nonsense right now, I'm still going to ship them—kkkkswl!】
【Help, it's so sweet, Aspirin is so sweet! (faints)】
【Aspirin!!! Sweet, sweet, sweet, bring it on, I can still binge!】
【I said it's Aspirin! You CP fans can talk nonsense, but don't take medicine randomly! Look, the one who took medicine randomly just now has already fainted!!!】
【Help, how did Sister Zhou say something like that so naturally? She's head over heels for her.】
【Dying of laughter, Zhou Linwan is indeed not an actress, she completely lacks that feeling. Look how dryly she said those few sentences, without any affectionate expression on her face, just a smile. Staring at Ming Siwen's face, so beautiful, I could smile too.】
【Don't be sour, commenter above. Sister Ming can ask Sister Zhou that kind of question, but she wouldn't ask you (sarcasm).】
【Draw your swords, Sister Ming is my wife.】
【Teacher Ming YYDS (Eternally Single)】
The bullet comments were all teasing Zhou Linwan for not being affectionate enough, but only Ming Siwen, who was directly facing the woman's eyes, knew how much emotion was hidden within them. She felt she was too focused on Zhou Linwan's eyes, even able to see her own reflection in them.
What a pity, she had already lost the courage and energy to love, and didn't want to sink deep into the quagmire called love again. Moreover... she wasn't worthy of Zhou Linwan either.
"Then hurry up and tell me!" Ming Siwen pretended she hadn't noticed anything, genuinely treating Zhou Linwan's confession as acting, her expression natural.
Qin Qingshang, however, wasn't paying attention to their interaction. When Ming Siwen dragged Zhou Linwan away just now, she saw Gu Yunfei clench the corner of her clothes. Although it was only for an instant, the sharp-eyed cat still noticed it.
Wait, Teacher Ming and Senior Gu... Ah, could their secret be that they used to date?
The islanders had all left by this time. Even the white-bearded old man had followed the crowd. The only local NPC resident left here was Zhou Linwan.
Tao Qiuyun stepped on the fallen leaves, slowly approaching the spot where the "corpse" had been lying. She squatted down, her sharp gaze sweeping over the tree trunk, fallen leaves, and soil, observing and distinguishing carefully, unwilling to miss any suspicious spot. The woman's radiant face was full of seriousness at this moment.
The fire of victory and defeat burned fiercely in her heart...
She rarely had time to play games, so she cherished every gaming moment. She wanted to win!
Qinqin: What? The production team didn't guard against me?
Qin Catcat: Eating melon~
Tao Qiuyi: I want to win!
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