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

Shen Yihuai and Han Jingxue's boat started steadily, but its speed was not slow at all.

Shen Yihuai's paddle control technique was excellent, and Han Jingxue was like a precise navigator in front of him.

After navigating around the second buoy, Jiang Yunyou's boat, which resembled the "star of a disaster movie," wobbled and crashed into the water, creating a splash.

Shen Yihuai flicked his wrist slightly, adjusting the angle of the oar blade as it entered the water. The small boat drew a small arc, deftly avoiding the obstacle, but this also caused it to deviate slightly from its course.

In just a few seconds, the noise from the surrounding boats suddenly disappeared.

The sea breeze suddenly became clear, and the sound of the waves amplified in my ears.

Shen Yihuai slowed down his paddling and leaned forward slightly, getting closer to Han Jingxue's back.

They were so close that Han Jingxue could smell his clean, sun-kissed, sea-salt-infused scent.

His breath brushed against the fine downy hair on the back of her neck.

His gaze was fixed on the sea surface ahead, which was sparkling with golden light. His voice was low and his pace was slow, but what he said had absolutely nothing to do with the life-or-death competition in front of him:

"The waves here are fiercer than the river in the back mountains during the flood season."

Han Jingxue's back stiffened instantly, and her fingers gripping the edge of the boat tightened sharply.

She didn't turn around or say anything; her breath hitched for a moment.

The sea breeze ruffled a strand of hair from her face and swept across her suddenly reddened ears.

Ten seconds of solitude, followed by an abrupt revelation of an old story that only they understand.

Having completed the command, Shen Yihuai remained silent, glanced at her for a moment, and then accelerated again, chasing after her.

Fang Yutong and Yu Shize's boats were coordinated perfectly, keeping pace with the leading group.

Fang Yutong gave clear and gentle instructions, while Yu Shize carried them out decisively.

Just as it was about to make its final sprint and was almost neck and neck with Gu Yanshu's boat, a wave suddenly crashed down from the side!

"Ouch!" Fang Yutong exclaimed softly, her body swaying, and the small flag she used to point the way flew out of her hand.

"Watch out!" Yu Shize reacted with alarming speed, releasing the paddle from his right hand almost the instant Fang Yutong spoke.

His long arm shot out quickly, grabbing Fang Yutong's upper arm firmly and pulling her close. He then paddled fiercely with his left hand, barely managing to control the nearly capsized boat.

The small flag fell into the sea with a "thud".

Fang Yutong's arm was grabbed by him, and the distance between the two instantly closed.

She could see the fine beads of sweat on his forehead and the undisguised tension in his eyes.

"Are you alright? Did you twist it? Were you scared?"

As soon as the boat came to a stop, he immediately let go, looking at her with concern and a worried tone.

"N-nothing, thank you, Aze."

Fang Yutong shook her head, gave him a grateful smile, and gently stroked the arm he had just grabbed.

She suddenly remembered the time when they went boating together in college, but she quickly suppressed the thought.

She looked at Yu Shize again, a subtle sense of unease creeping into her heart.

His reaction just now was unusually fast.

When Yu Shize heard her call him "Aze", he was stunned for a moment, but only for a moment.

His instructions were completed.

Jiang Yunyou and Su Yanhuan's boat was the fountain of joy for the entire audience, swerving and zigzagging along the way, splashing water everywhere, with screams, laughter and curses flying all around.

Jiang Yunyou had been waiting for an opportunity.

With the finish line fast approaching, Su Yanhuan turned around anxiously and shouted:

"Jiang Yunyou, paddle with all your might! Hurry up and paddle! We're going to be at the bottom!"

It's now!

Jiang Yunyou saw that Su Yanhuan was focused on looking ahead and completely unprepared, so he secretly pushed off the bottom of the boat with his foot.

At the same time, he screamed in a distorted, terrified voice:

"Su Yanhuan! Your back! There's a giant jellyfish crawling on your back! It's transparent! And it has incredibly long tentacles!"

"What?! Where is it?! Get it off me right now! Aaaaaaahhhhhh!"

Su Yanhuan was terrified, screaming and twisting wildly, almost capsizing the boat.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Jiang Yunyou scooped up a large handful of seawater with lightning speed and splashed it precisely onto Su Yanhuan's entire back and half of her hair!

"...Jiang! Yun! You! I'll fight you to the death!"

The icy touch made Su Yan Huan shiver, and she instantly realized she had been tricked.

She turned around, her eyes wide with anger, her hair wet and clinging to her face, like a drenched little lion that had been thoroughly provoked.

"Hahahaha! Cool down the tactics! Boost the final sprint! Don't be shy!"

Jiang Yunyou's scheme succeeded, and he laughed wildly as he rowed the last few strokes with all his might.

The small boat wobbled precariously as it crossed the finish line.

Command completed~୧(´▽`★)୭

Su Yanhuan was so angry she felt like her lungs were about to explode. Ignoring the fact that the boat hadn't come to a complete stop, she lunged forward to push Jiang Yunyou into the water.

Jiang Yunyou reacted quickly and made a desperate escape, splashing water even higher than during the competition, which made the staff and other guests on the shore burst into laughter.

After the first challenge, everyone staggered ashore, soaking wet and panting like bellows, looking utterly disheveled.

Shu Zi wrung out the dripping hem of her clothes, her face flushed, her eyes darting around, not daring to glance at Gu Yan, who was calmly wringing out the water from his shirt cuffs.

Han Jingxue walked to a deserted parasol and stood quietly. Her profile remained aloof, but her fingers, holding the unopened bottle of mineral water, unconsciously rubbed the bottle gently.

Fang Yutong gently dried her hair and arms with a towel, thanking Shi Ze again with a gentle smile. However, when she occasionally glanced at Shi Ze, a quick scrutiny flashed in her eyes.

Su Yanhuan chased Jiang Yunyou around the tool rack three times, finally ending by kicking Jiang Yunyou's slippers off and making him hop ten times on one foot in the scorching sand.

Director Liu, holding a megaphone, was completely satisfied.

"That was fantastic! Congratulations everyone on successfully completing the 'Sharing the Same Boat' challenge! We're currently tallying the points!"

"Now, you have half an hour to fully unleash your imagination, creativity, and hands-on skills to build your own 'beach fortress'!"

"The sandcastle siege battle begins promptly in half an hour! Remember, the sandcastle's sturdiness, creativity, aesthetics, and final defensive/offensive effectiveness all contribute to your score!"

"Let's do our best for lunch and for an advantage in the afternoon!"

Director Liu looked at everyone, a cunning smile on his face.

Building sandcastles means getting closer together, increasing the chances of "accidentally" bumping into each other, and providing better places to "create accidents" or "provide protection".

Hehe ...

[Help, Director Liu, do you have to laugh so terrifyingly? I'm trembling for the guests!]

[Ahhhhh, Gu Yan's waist hug! I'm swooning! His boyfriend power is off the charts! And it looks so natural~~~]

Zizi's ears turned bright red! Her heart was in turmoil! She was absolutely in turmoil! Thump thump thump~

[Shen Yihuai's line, "The waves are fiercer than the back mountain river,"... was it really that impactful? It completely stunned our Sister Han! What's their past?! (Heart-wrenching)]