Over there, Jiang Qianfan and Su Tingxuan spun the big wheel and won a +20 Speed Tokens reward, the highest token prize on the wheel.
But before the money even had a chance to warm up in their hands, it was all transferred into Shen Wanwan’s pocket.
The two exchanged a complicated glance, and Su Tingxuan let out a long sigh.
“Let’s just earn more.”
Jiang Qianfan responded weakly with a grunt.
Now, both teams were back at the same starting line.
No…
A sightseeing car honked with a sharp *beep,* emitting a puff of exhaust as it carried Shen Wanwan and Shao Yuye forward together.
Even if the starting line was the same, they were walking while Shen Wanwan and Shao Yuye were riding, damn it!!!
Shen Wanwan’s fans finally got their moment of satisfaction.
[Weren’t people saying Wanwan wastes money? See that? She easily earned 120 Speed Tokens, enough for plenty of sightseeing car rides!]
Haters were quiet as chickens, left with no other argument in the face of undeniable facts.
Shao Yuye, seated in the car, noticed Shen Wanwan gently rubbing her wrist. He raised an eyebrow. “Does it hurt?”
[Unbelievable. The stream has been running for half an hour, and they’re actually getting along.]
[For real! They still seem like they can’t stand each other, but compared to yesterday, it’s a world of difference!]
[Brother Ye actually cares about her? I’m crying!]
“Yeah,” Shen Wanwan responded lazily.
She had used some force earlier, and now her wrist was slightly swollen.
Shao Yuye scoffed dismissively. “With your physique, you might as well go home and rest.”
Shen Wanwan chuckled and accepted the suggestion with ease. “Sure. Either way, the first place from the bottom is still first… at least I didn’t ruin your ranking.”
Shao Yuye : “!”
He was fuming.
Time and again, he kept losing to Shen Wanwan, much to the amusement of the livestream chat.
[Hahahaha, real competitive Shao Yuye!]
[Shen Wanwan really has a talent for getting under people’s skin. When she said ‘first from the bottom is still first,’ Brother Ye’s mouth literally twisted in anger hhhhh! I kind of want to see them team up again!]
But the lighthearted chat was quickly drowned out by waves of insults.
[Shen Wanwan’s fans, stop clinging. You think you can ride on top-tier popularity? Go look in a mirror, does your idol even deserve it?!]
[Lmao, today I finally understand what it means for fans to take after their idol. Why are you all as incompetent and angry as Shao Yuye?]
As both fanbases were in the middle of a heated battle, a casual comment floated into the chat:
[Can you guys stop arguing? These two are obviously going to be eliminated this episode anyway. Just enjoy your last moments with your idols, kkk!]
Both groups suddenly went silent for a few seconds—
Then, as if finding a common enemy, they united to fight back.
[What do you even know?! If Jiang Qianfan’s team hadn’t used a Substitution Card to call Shen Wanwan back, they’d already be past level 12!]
The original commenter, seemingly a born contrarian, replied : [Ah, sure sure, can’t wait to see~]
Both fanbases : Aaaahhh! Fuming like pufferfish!
The twelfth level was archery.
Since none of the guests were professional archers, the target distance was set at five meters.
However, both teammates had to hit a bullseye to clear the challenge.
When Shen Wanwan and Shao Yuye arrived, Jia Lu and Chi Tian had just finished and were leaving.
A professional coach came over to teach them the basics of holding the bow and aiming.
Shen Wanwan glanced around, her expression indescribable.
When the lesson ended, the coach hesitated before asking, “You’ve been looking like you have something to say this whole time. Do you?”
Shen Wanwan, ever understanding, gave the coach a knowing look. “Do you really want me to say it?”
The coach: “Hm? It’s fine, you can speak freely.”
Shen Wanwan chose her words carefully:
“The conditions are a bit rough.”
The quality of the bows and arrows wasn’t great either.
The equipment and environment, everything felt incredibly low-budget.
But since this was just an entertainment-focused variety show, it couldn’t be compared to professional standards.
Seeing the coach momentarily at a loss for words, Shen Wanwan calmly said, “It’s fine, I’ll manage.”
The coach was speechless. “…Thank you.”
The livestream chat exploded in criticism.
[Shen Wanwan always has something to complain about!]
[You’d think she was preparing for the Olympics, kkkk!]
[She’s just making excuses in advance for missing the target, classic move!]
[Probably not, right? She was really accurate in the basketball challenge earlier, so archery should be similar.]
Shao Yuye had already picked up a bow.
As he raised his arm, the hem of his shirt lifted slightly, revealing a toned, muscular waist.
His body was honed from years of dance training. His abs were firm and lean, wrapped in a soft glow under the morning light, tantalizing the imagination.
The livestream chat was filled with excited gasps and heart eyes.
Shao Yuye squinted as he aimed, fingers loosening slightly.
The arrow shot forward, carrying his sharp energy—
With a sharp *snap,* it struck the target in an instant.
[Aaaaah, help! Yuye always makes me swoon!]
[That arrow didn’t hit the target, it hit my heart!]
[Damn it, Mom, this man is setting my soul on fire!]
Shao Yuye lowered his bow and clicked his tongue in mild dissatisfaction.
Only an eight-ring hit.
The coach, noticing his reaction, quickly reassured him, “For a beginner’s first shot, this is already really impressive!”
At this moment, Jiang Qianfan and Su Tingxuan finally arrived.
Seeing that this round involved archery, Jiang Qianfan groaned dramatically. “Director, seriously, I’m about to cry. You could’ve just eliminated us, but instead, you set up two shooting challenges…”
Not only could they not pass, but they also had no item cards and no money left.
Absolute disaster.
Su Tingxuan stood there, and some bad memories resurfaced.
A night from years ago.
Inside a brightly lit shooting range.
Outside, rain poured relentlessly, slamming against the windows—but the sound was completely muffled inside.
Shen Wanwan stood with a bow in hand, narrowing one eye slightly.
The arrow was aimed straight at his heart.
If she let go, it would fly forward with deadly precision, piercing him in an instant.
Just moments before, he had been out clubbing, flirting with a few pretty girls over drinking games. It was a standard scene in their circle, even a little tame.
Before things could go any further, Shen Wanwan had summoned him here with a single phone call.
“We’re not married yet, so I don’t have the right to control you.
“But—
The girl’s gaze held a trace of coldness, yet the corners of her lips curved up slightly.
“If something like this happens again after we get married…”
Su Tingxuan only heard a brief *whoosh,* and his heart skipped a beat.
The arrow landed precisely in the lower half of the human-shaped target, not far from him, right between its legs.
His calves trembled uncontrollably.
The next second, he heard Shen Wanwan’s voice, soft as a whisper.
“I hate betrayal.
Suppressing the tremor in his voice, Su Tingxuan’s aversion to her reached its peak. A thought surfaced, he wanted to back out of the engagement.
“If you don’t like me, you can simply tell your parents you don’t want this.
“On the contrary.
Shen Wanwan put away her bow. A staff member, who had been observing from the side, quickly handed her a cloth to wipe her hands.
She took her time, carefully wiping her fingertips. “I think we’re very compatible. My parents adore you. As long as you can promise absolute loyalty, I believe we can make a suitable couple.”
In this social circle, arranged marriages among the wealthy were commonplace. Everyone understood the unspoken rule. Each party lived their own life after marriage, without interference.
But Shen Wanwan despised such an agreement.
She didn’t demand love, but she demanded unwavering loyalty in marriage.
Su Tingxuan clenched his fingers, feeling utterly humiliated.
Initially, he had planned to go along with this marriage for the sake of her family’s influence, keeping things civil while maintaining his own freedom.
Until he met Bai Ling…
Light and shadow flickered, pulling him back to reality.
Now, just a few meters away, the girl picked up her bow again.
Her frame was delicate, as if a gust of wind could sweep her away.
Her long hair was loosely tied, exposing the curve of her snow-white nape. The wind toyed with the strands, brushing them against her fair skin, just as it brushed against the hearts of everyone present.
But Su Tingxuan had no time to appreciate her beauty. His heart skipped again, this time out of deep apprehension.
001 : {Warning! This challenge will bring you into your biggest conflict with your brother!}
Shen Wanwan raised an eyebrow. “What do you mean?”
001 : {According to the novel’s storyline, since you refused to accept Bai Ling’s hot spring card to skip levels and your relationship with Shao Yuye has remained tense, by the time you reach this challenge, it’s already the last day of the first stage.
{Shao Yuye cleared this level in thirty minutes, but since both participants need to hit a bullseye to pass, he told you to hurry up. You, being smug, insisted he beg you first. Of course, he refused and told you to get lost. You got mad and shot an arrow at him. It missed, but it enraged him enough that he punched you.
{The whole internet watched, calling both of you crazy. You were labeled a murderer, and he was condemned as a violent man who hits women. The backlash was brutal.}
Shen Wanwan curled her lips. “What kind of ridiculous plot is this?”
001 : {No idea. But thanks to you, he spiraled into a mental breakdown under public scrutiny. The female lead, being as gentle and kind as the sun, helped him through his darkest times. She was like a ray of light in his stormy life~~}
Shen Wanwan : “…”
She released her grip.
The arrow shot forward with unstoppable momentum, piercing the very center of the target.
Shao Yuye, standing nearby, froze in disbelief.
The live chat exploded.
[WOW!!!]
[HOLY SH*T!!]
[IS THIS A HACK?!]
[I don’t believe this! That was only her first shot?!]
[It’s all live-streamed! How can you not believe it?!]
Shao Yuye was curious. “How did you do that?”
“It’s simple.
Shen Wanwan set down the bow. “You just do this, then that. And you hit the target.”
She spoke with such seriousness that Shao Yuye actually waited for further explanation, expecting a proper breakdown of ‘this’ and ‘that.’
Until she chuckled at his dazed expression.
Shao Yuye fell silent for two seconds.
His tongue pressed against his molars as he let out a frustrated laugh.
Damn it.
He shouldn’t have asked!
Shen Wanwan’s skill didn’t just shock Shao Yuye, even Jiang Qianfan was stunned.
After the last round, Jiang Qianfan had already suspected Shen Wanwan was more capable than she let on, but the bows here were notoriously heavy. For a beginner, it was practically torture.
Yet Shen Wanwan had hit a perfect bullseye effortlessly.
She had obviously trained before.
Not long after, Shao Yuye also hit the bullseye, and the two officially cleared Level 12.
The staff signaled for them to spin the giant wheel.
Passing two levels at once had Shao Yuye in an exceptionally good mood.
As he spun the wheel, he gave Shen Wanwan a smug look, as if to say—
Watch closely. This time, he was going to turn things around.
The chat filled with laughter.
[Brother Ye, your terrible luck is legendary.]
[My man has the most unnecessary competitive spirit.jpg]
Shen Wanwan couldn’t help but laugh too.
The wheel spun rapidly before slowing near the ‘Obstacle Item Card’ section.
It was almost there, barely shifting now.
Shao Yuye raised an eyebrow. “Tch. This card is kinda weak.”
The moment he finished speaking, the wheel, after a brief struggle, suddenly skipped forward and landed on ‘-10 Speed Coins’.
It wobbled twice before settling firmly in place.
A staff member gasped.
“Congratulations! You’ve won another -10 Speed Tokens reward!”
Shen Wanwan : “…”
Shao Yuye : “……………”
Silence filled the air.
The live chat was stunned for a second before bursting into laughter.
[HELP—HIS LUCK IS CURSED!!]
[I CAN’T BREATHE—]
[This guy should never spin the wheel again…]
[This is pure comedy gold. You guys don’t get it, he did this on purpose! 
]
The production team, eager for drama, seized the chance to interview Shen Wanwan.
“Can you describe your teammate in one sentence?”
Shen Wanwan shot Shao Yuye a cool glance.
His scalp tingled with an ominous feeling.
She was definitely not going to say anything nice.
Sure enough, she lightly shook her head, her tone tinged with pity.
“The harder he tries, the unluckier he gets.”
Shao Yuye: “…”
He had no words to refute.