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

[Shu Zi: God, are you targeting me?! God: Yes, you have a problem with that?]

[I lost the game, lost my star, and almost lost my dumpling too. What kind of human suffering is this?]

[Shu Zi's ability to change her expression is comparable to that of Sichuan Opera; she should be directly recommended for admission as a national first-class actress.]

One second ago: The heavens are going to kill me! The next second: Senior sister, I love you!

[Han Jingxue said "don't come here" but she was faster than anyone else at handing out meatballs.]

After a while, there was another noise at the door.

Fang Yutong and Yu Shize walked in one after the other, with the photographer following behind carrying his equipment, his expression showing a kind of exhaustion from surviving a disaster.

After entering the room, Fang Yutong glanced around the living room, her gaze lingering on Shu Zi for a moment before quickly shifting away.

Her gaze fell on the ceramic artwork on the table, and she smiled.

"Wow, you're already finished? The finished product looks beautiful."

Su Yanhuan looked up at her, then raised her vase and shook it:

"That's right, when a talented player creates something, it's bound to be a masterpiece! How's your check-in going? Is it fun?"

Fang Yutong nodded and sat down on the sofa next to her: "It's alright, but we walked a lot."

Yu Shize followed her in, without saying much. He simply sat down in an empty seat on the other side, took out his phone, glanced at it, and then put it back in his pocket.

Shu Zi was biting into a takoyaki ball, without looking up.

It wasn't that she didn't feel Fang Yutong's gaze; she simply didn't want to pay attention.

The atmosphere between these two is strange. Was that bowl of noodles their farewell meal?

The photographer looks so miserable; it's like he's experienced the highs and lows of life.

The universe is vast, travelers come and go, tides rise and fall.

[Hahahaha, director, stop filming them and film their cameraman instead! I love watching that, I'm willing to pay!]

Director Liu suddenly appeared out of nowhere, clapped his hands, and shouted in a booming voice:

"All eyes are on me!"

Everyone gave him face and turned to look at him.

Director Liu nodded in satisfaction, then paced back and forth in the living room, adopting a leader's demeanor.

"OK! All groups are back. Everyone did a good job on today's task. As usual, I'll give a brief review."

His gaze first fell on the two ceramic works by Jiang Yunyou and Su Yanhuan.

He picked up Jiang Yunyou's cup and examined it, then picked up Su Yanhuan's vase and looked at it, before putting it down. After a couple of seconds of silence, he spoke:

"Hmm, that's good, at least they're all formed."

He paused, then added:

"Although you all have your own ideas about the shapes, it shows that you put your heart, effort, and even surprises into it. Your spirit is commendable."

Su Yanhuan raised her hand: "Director Liu, isn't my vase quite artistic?"

Director Liu glanced at her, carefully choosing his words: "...very much a personal style."

Su Yanhuan tilted her chin towards Jiang Yunyou and asked, "Isn't that better than his?"

Director Liu paused for a moment before giving a hesitant assessment: "...slightly inferior."

Su Yanhuan: "..."

The smile on her face vanished instantly. She leaned back in her wheelchair, turned her face away, and said in a chilling tone, "You have no taste."

Director Liu: "..."

He opened and closed his mouth repeatedly, finally deciding to close it and forcing a magnanimous smile onto his face.

Forget it, I won't argue with someone who is temporarily disabled.

Jiang Yunyou, standing next to Liu, watched the colorful expressions on Director Liu's face, suppressing his laughter. His shoulders trembled, and he looked like he was having a hard time holding back.

Director Liu: "..."

He glanced at Jiang Yunyou, and his lips twitched.

Forget it, I won't hold it against him. After all, one is an injured person and the other is mentally challenged. He has already forgiven them.

Putting aside everything else, Director Liu is broad-minded, so broad-minded that all he wants to do right now is find a secluded place to take three deep breaths.

Director Liu then turned to Shen Yihuai and Han Jingxue, adopting a more serious expression:

"Shen Yihuai and Han Jingxue did a great job with their food exploration mission. I have received the recommendation list, and we will seriously consider including these in the program's menu later."

He paused, then added candidly:

"After all, we all know how bad we are at cooking. We'd rather copy someone else's homework than use our own brains."

"However," he scrolled through his phone, then suddenly looked up at Shen Yihuai:

"I noticed a detail: Teacher Shen commented that 'the tofu pudding at a certain stall tasted excellent, especially the bite that was fed to you, which was particularly sweet.'"

"I would like to ask whether this evaluation standard is objective or subjective?"

Shen Yihuai remained expressionless: "Subjective, but true."

Everyone immediately grasped the key point and simultaneously let out a meaningful "Oh—".

He dragged out the last syllable, his gaze darting back and forth between Shen Yihuai and Han Jingxue.

Han Jingxue: "..."

Director Liu, with an expression that said "I understand everything," smiled and nodded, his gaze falling on Fang Yutong and Yu Shize, his tone slightly toned:

"There was a slight communication misunderstanding during the check-in task assigned by Teacher Fang and Teacher Yu."

He glanced at the photographer next to him, who looked utterly dejected, and continued:

"According to the photographer, the two teachers had an impromptu 'hide-and-seek' practice in an alley, which made the photographer think he had been abandoned by the production team."

"On behalf of the production team, I would like to express my condolences to the cameraman. I would also like to remind all the guests that next time before running, you can leave a note for the cameraman or draw an arrow on the ground."

"But it's best if there's no next time."

"Of course, this also fully demonstrates that you have a strong ability to survive independently and a good sense of direction. If you participate in a wilderness survival program again, I will give you priority consideration."

Fang Yutong smiled apologetically.

Yu Shize didn't speak, but simply nodded slightly.

Finally, Director Liu's gaze fell on Shu Zi and Gu Yan.

His gaze swept back and forth between the two of them, a knowing smile playing on his lips. After a long pause, he slowly spoke:

"As for Teacher Shu and Teacher Gu, although you don't have any missions outside, I have a pretty good idea!"

"Your 'rest' at the villa was also very fulfilling."

He picked up his teacup, lowered his head, and took a sip:

"Especially Teacher Gu, you look great, and the skin on your neck is very well-maintained; you can't see any blemishes at all."

Shu Zi paused in her action of biting into the meatball, then slowly raised her head to look at Director Liu, her eyes filled with a hint of wariness.

Director Liu met her gaze, his expression unchanged. He picked up his teacup, took another sip, and looked back at her with an innocent expression.

Gu Yan raised an eyebrow and calmly replied:

"Thank you for your concern, Director Liu. I personally pay close attention to daily care."