I was criticized on a dating reality show, but I retaliated and became an internet sensation.

Director Liu, holding a megaphone, announced with a smile:

"Two stages completed, current overall rankings—"

First Place: Han Jingxue & Shen Yihuai

Second place: Su Yanhuan & Jiang Yunyou

Third place: Shu Zi & Yu Shize

Fourth place: Gu Yan & Fang Yutong

"The third round is a comeback round, with double the score. After the final round, the team with the highest total score will get an extra treat tonight."

Shu Zi's eyes lit up instantly, like two little light bulbs being switched on at the same time: "What's the extra meal?"

Director Liu said proudly, "A whole roasted lamb."

The entire venue was silent for 0.5 seconds.

Then--

Jiang Yunyou was the first to shout, his voice booming as if he'd discovered a new continent: "Roasted whole lamb?! I want to eat roasted whole lamb!"

Su Yanhuan jumped up too, raising her hands above her head in a V-sign: "Go for it!"

Han Jingxue's lips curved slightly.

Shen Yihuai maintained his indifferent expression, but a hint of interest appeared in his eyes.

Even Yu Shize, who had been silent all along, moved his Adam's apple.

Director Liu nodded in satisfaction; this was exactly the effect he wanted!

Shu Zi's reaction was the most direct.

She turned to look at Yu Shize with an unprecedentedly serious gaze, so serious that Yu Shize took a big step back.

Shu Zi said, enunciating each word clearly:

"For the third challenge, you must listen to me. Not a single word can be wrong. If you make a single mistake, you'll lose a bite of lamb."

Yu Shize nodded emphatically: "Okay!"

On the other side, Fang Yutong was still panting, her chest heaving violently. Hearing the words "whole roasted lamb," she forced herself to stay awake and looked at Gu Yan:

"Teacher Gu, for the third challenge..."

Gu Yan had already walked towards the third stage without turning his head back.

Fang Yutong's words stuck in her throat; she couldn't swallow them or spit them out.

She clenched her fists, her nails digging into her palms, then took a deep breath and followed.

[A little awkward...]

Be confident, remove the word "have".

Director Liu stood at the starting point of the third challenge, pointing to the obstacle course ahead:

The third challenge – blindfolded transport.

Each group needs one person blindfolded and another person directing them to transport designated supplies from the starting point to the finish line.

There are two types of supplies: large supplies are worth more but are harder to move, while small supplies are worth less but are easier to move.

Each group has a five-minute time limit, and rankings are based on total scores.

Without saying a word, Shu Zi grabbed the blindfold and shoved it over her head, her movements so swift it was as if she were snatching it:

"I'll blindfold myself, and you'll give directions. You just need to tell me where the things are and which way to go."

Yu Shize was taken aback: "Are you sure? If I give the command..."

"Just tell me where the things are and which way to go, you don't need to worry about anything else."

Yu Shize opened his mouth, but ultimately only uttered one word: "Okay."

Fang Yutong looked at Shu Zi's decisive and efficient manner, bit her lip, and turned to look at Gu Yan:

"Teacher Gu, I'll be blindfolded this time, and you can direct me."

Gu Yan glanced at her, said nothing, and handed her the blindfold.

Fang Yutong took the blindfold, put it on, took a deep breath, and her fingers trembled slightly.

The whistle blew.

Shuzi's side.

Yu Shize's voice was tense from the very beginning:

"Zizi, take three steps forward... no, four steps... wait, a little to the left... no, to the right..."

Shu Zi stood still, motionless, like a tree with its roots firmly planted.

She took a deep breath and spoke slowly, her tone calm yet authoritative, like a teacher calling on a student to stand up:

"Yu Shize".

"……what?"

"Look carefully, think carefully, and then speak clearly."

These ten short words, each like a nail, were driven into Shi Ze's forehead.

Yu Shize was taken aback by her words. He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and when he opened them again, his voice was much steadyer:

"Take three steps forward."

Shuzi takes a step.

"Stop. There's a large crate of supplies on your left, about two steps ahead of you to the left."

Shu Zi squatted down precisely, touched the box, confirmed its size, and smiled slightly: "A big box, not bad."

"Okay, turn right and go straight. The destination is ten steps directly in front of you."

Shu Zi carried the box and walked steadily forward, each step firm and firm.

Fang Yutong's side.

The situation is completely different.

"Teacher Gu, which way should I go now?"

"Take five steps forward."

Fang Yutong took a very slow step, probing the ground with her toes before each step, as if she were walking through a minefield.

"Stop. There are some supplies on the left, bend down."

Fang Yutong bent down and groped around for a while before finally finding the box. She traced her fingers on the ground several times, as if she were playing "blind man's bluff".

"Found it! Found it!"

"Okay, turn right and go straight."

Fang Yutong stood up, clutching the box. Her steps were unsteady; she nearly tripped after a few steps and let out a scream.

"ah--!"

The scream was sharp and thin, like someone had stepped on a mouse.

Jiang Yunyou, standing on the sidelines, shuddered in shock: "My God—"

Gu Yan's voice remained calm, without any emotional fluctuation: "Stay calm, there's no need to rush."

The gap in progress between the two sides is becoming increasingly apparent.

Shu Zi had already moved the second large box of supplies. Her forehead was slightly damp with sweat, but her pace did not slow down at all.

As she put the suitcase down, she muttered to herself:

"This one is heavier than the last one... Yu Shize, are you pointing me to the biggest one, deliberately getting revenge on me?"

Yu Shize quickly said, "No, no, this one is the same size as the last one."

Shu Zi snorted: "Fine, I believe you."

Fang Yutong was still moving the first box of small supplies.

She stumbled as she walked, clutching the small box.

Gu Yan stood motionless at the finish line.

Jiang Yunyou and Su Yanhuan were stomping their feet in disbelief.

"Go, Zizi! The whole roasted lamb is waiting for you!"

"Keep it up, Teacher Fang! Take your time, there's no rush!"

The last thirty seconds.

Shuzi put down the third large box of supplies, turned around and ran towards the finish line, her ponytail swinging behind her like a victory flag.

Yu Shize was waiting at the finish line. When he saw her coming, he instinctively reached out to help her.

Shu Zi ran right past him.

He didn't even turn his head.

They didn't even give him a glance.

Yu Shize's hand hovered in mid-air, his expression changing from "I'll help you" to "Okay," and finally to "I'm used to it."

[Hahahaha, Yu Shize: I'm numb.]

Fang Yutong finally finished carrying the second box of supplies. As she ran towards the finish line, her legs went weak, and she suddenly leaned forward.

Fortunately, I managed to steady myself, staggered a couple of steps, and rushed to the finish line, bending over and panting heavily, looking like I had just been pulled out of the water.

The whistle blew, and the third level ended.

Director Liu stood in front of the scoreboard, everyone staring at him, the air so quiet you could hear the wind.

Shu Zi stood with her hands on her hips, slightly out of breath, but her eyes were bright. Her ponytail was askew, with stray hairs sticking to her forehead, and her face was covered in a smudge of dust from some kind of supply box.

Jiang Yunyou clasped his hands together and muttered, "Roast whole lamb, roast whole lamb, roast whole lamb..."

Su Yanhuan nervously tugged at Jiang Yunyou's sleeve, making it all wrinkled.

Fang Yutong stood at the very back, head down, her bangs damp with sweat and plastered to her forehead.

Her mascara smudged a little, but she didn't seem to notice.

Gu Yan stood next to her, but the two were at least a meter apart.

He remained calm, his breathing was steady, and he even had the leisure to button up his cuffs.

Director Liu cleared his throat, deliberately pausing for three seconds before speaking:

The rankings for the third stage are as follows:

"First place: Shu Zi & Yu Shize. Three large boxes of supplies, full marks."

Shu Zi let out a soft "Yay!" but her mouth stretched almost to her ears.

She took off her blindfold, blinked to adjust to the light, and then turned to look at Yu Shize.

Yu Shize was standing still, his hands still in the same commanding posture, looking a little dazed, as if he hadn't yet recovered from the shock of "I actually got first place".