Running Man: Female MC causing trouble? I don't take the pressure!

"Can we hire outside help?"

Li Chen had a "I'm a fool" expression on his face.

"What if we invite the Heavenly King over later?" Sha Yi's smile was more like a grimace.

"If they really managed to invite the Heavenly King over, then we'll give it to them."

Zheng Kai shook his head.

They're both rewards, but I didn't expect the difference to be so big.

"There's nothing we can do, we're just that lucky."

Wei Daxun has risen to the occasion. After losing the first two rounds of the game, it's time for them to rise again in the last two rounds.

"Bai Lu has a good eye; she picked the best reward right away," Xie Yilin said with genuine admiration.

"That's right."

Bai Lu glanced at Yao Yitian, then smiled smugly: "I'm a lucky charm, you know~"

"Who does Sister Lu plan to invite as an outside helper?" Zhang Zhenyuan asked.

Since it was Bailu who asked him to open the box, the choice was left to Bailu.

Bai Lu already had a suitable candidate in mind: "Of course, it's my good brother!"

..........

After drawing their prizes, the two teams left and headed to the practice room arranged by the production team.

Next.

They have four hours of practice time.

The first thing to prepare is the songs to be sung at the concert.

"Since it's a chorus, it would be better to choose a song that can liven up the atmosphere."

Li Chen analyzed the situation rationally.

Back then, songs like "I Can't Stop Loving You" and "Green Apple Paradise" were quite good at creating a lively atmosphere.

But that's all in the past, so it can only be used as a reference.

"How about singing Yuqi's songs?" Zheng Kai suggested, "Yuqi's songs are all pretty good, like Radio and something."

"Let's choose a song with red Mandarin lyrics."

Song Yuqi was happy that Zheng Kai thought of her song, but given the current situation, choosing a foreign language song is obviously not an advantage.

"How's Greenlight?"

Chen Mo had a flash of inspiration: "I think this song is quite suitable for summer, and the atmosphere is also good."

"Oh? This is good." Song Yuqi's eyes lit up slightly.

Li Chen, Sha Yi, and Zheng Kai exchanged glances and all indicated that they had no objections.

If the child says yes, then it's okay.

The five of them played "Green Light" once and immediately decided to sing it.

Next came the audition, and after that, the roles were clearly defined.

"Yuqi, why don't you lead the singing?" Chen Mo suggested with a smile, "Your voice is perfect for leading the singing."

"No problem, leave it to me!"

Song Yuqi's soft face twitched slightly, her cheeks flushed red, she was being praised for her beauty.

After the basic arrangements were finalized, details such as costumes and positioning began to be refined.

..........

On the other side, the Black Swan team.

The foreign aid has finally arrived.

"Why did you call me here in the middle of the night?"

With its sleepy eyes squinting, Land Rover gives the impression of Zhang Huaimin, who was dragged out of bed by Su Shi for a walk in the middle of the night.

"So our foreign aid is Brother Land Rover." Zhang Zhenyuan looked surprised. He really thought Bai Lu was going to invite the Heavenly King over.

Wei Daxun and Zeng Shunxi mechanically clapped: "Welcome, welcome."

Lu Hu is a very talented singer, but he's no match for Song Yuqi.

But all things considered.

Having one more foreign player means having one more chance of winning.

"Foreign aid?" Land Rover looked at Bai Lu blankly, waiting for her to give him an answer.

Bai Lu explained with a smile, "I called you here to help us sing. We plan to sing your song, the one called 'A Friend Like You'."

"Oh, so that's what it was about."

Land Rover suddenly realized: "Okay, then I'll lend you a hand."

When it comes to friends, especially long-time friends, Land Rover has never been ambiguous about it.

..........

Four hours passed in the blink of an eye.

The Black Swan team and the White Swan team entered the Shenzhen Sports Center one after the other.

The concert stage has already been set up here in advance, with lighting, sound, lifting platforms, and so on, all constructed according to standard concert specifications.

The audience seats below were filled with Running Man staff.

At the front of the stage, there was a three-seater table with a sign that read "Judges".

Obviously.

That's where the judges sit.

"Hey, your foreign player is Land Rover?" Zheng Kai was the first to notice the extra player on the Black Swan team.

"Hello, hello."

The Land Rover greeted him politely.

Li Chen: "Welcome, welcome."

"So you guys are planning to sing Land Rover songs?" Sha Yi saw right through her.

Bai Lu puffed out her chest with pride: "Of course, my brother is here, so of course I have to sing his song."

I have a brother who is handsome, can write songs, and sings well.

You must all be envious of me, right?

"Hey Land Rover," Zheng Kai poked his head out and said, "Don't leave so fast after you finish singing."

Land Rover asked in confusion, "Why?"

"There's still a lawsuit to fight," Chen Mo explained.

"Hahahaha." Song Yuqi instantly understood what the two meant and burst into laughter, her eyes crinkling into crescent moons.

Zeng Shunxi argued forcefully, "We are capable of battling with professional singers too."

"Exactly." Wei Daxun brought up one of his most famous moments: "My rendition of 'He Just Passed By' was really popular online, okay?"

[Please have the two team captains come up and draw lots to determine the performance order.]

Yao spoke up, interrupting the debate.

Song Yuqi and Bai Lu each took a card.

The final order is: the Black Swan sings first, followed by the White Swan.

..........

The Swan Team arrived backstage.

There's a big TV here, broadcasting the concert live.

"They're going to sing dressed like that?"

Li Chen was shocked to see the Black Swan team members dressed in casual clothes going up on the big screen.

Song Yuqi analyzed, "It's probably to match the songs they sing."

Music started playing and lights shone everywhere.

I'm the one who starts the arguments, I'm the one who opposes you, and I'm the one who dislikes you the most.

The Black Swan team stood in a row, singing as they walked forward, arriving at the center of the stage.

I never expected we'd become such good friends.

After Bai Lu finished singing a duet with Wei Daxun on her left, she turned around and sang a duet with Zeng Shunxi on her right.

Then he moved to the center position and swayed to the rhythm.

Zhang Zhenyuan: 【Loving you now is me】

Wei Daxun: [Supporting you is my priority]

Zeng Shunxi: [Even if it's cheesy, it's still me]

Chorus: [How lucky I am to have a friend like you]

It's better to say something than to say it.

Zeng Shunxi was right.

In terms of singing ability, they are indeed comparable to professional singers.

They are also very open about typhoons.

"I was so nervous watching this, hahaha."

Li Chen dreamt of those days, once again enveloped by the tension before going on stage.

"Yilin's voice is surprisingly well-suited to this song."

Zheng Kai was drawn to Xie Yilin's voice, which evoked a sense of his student days.

soon.

The Black Swan team's performance has ended.

The judges appeared in the audience to give their scores.

Ding Taisheng: [7 points]

Shrimp: [7.5 points]

Timmy: [7.5 points]

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

P.S.: There was originally a more suitable candidate for the foreign aid, but I was worried that some readers would object, so I'll change it to Land Rover instead.