Chapter 207: Handsome Man Enters The Sea
Xuan Xia had just gotten out of the car when she heard Chang Xi’s voice like a repeater, frantically issuing warnings to her.
The whole thing was just three words: “Beware of Water, Beware of Water, Beware of Water…”
Xuan Xia felt her head starting to ache from her nagging.
Taking advantage of no one noticing, she quickly told Chang Xi to shut up, or else before she even got close to the water, she’d be nagged into trouble by Chang Xi first.
Chang Xi huffed, “You think I want to?”
Helping Xuan Xia avoid disasters and seek fortune was her current work!
If something happened to Xuan Xia, how could she fulfill her wish? She had made an agreement with Daoist Master Qin.
Chang Xi, harboring little thoughts, huffed again.
Xuan Xia covered her mouth and said, “I understand. Don’t worry, I value my life too.”
Chang Xi stopped talking.
After soothing Chang Xi, Xuan Xia looked up to find the others.
An Qi and the others were all very sensible, waiting for Xuan Xia to join before walking together, with no one wanting to rush ahead first.
The live broadcast room was full of sighs over this harmonious scene.
The Southern Dock area, besides the endless azure seawater, also had a vast white beach stretching out of sight.
The white sand was finer and softer, and stepping on it felt like sinking into a blanket.
If not for the mission at hand, they really wanted to rest right there and enjoy the sunshine and beach scenery.
An Qi immediately whispered to Xuan Xia, “When we have a holiday, I definitely want to come back. Then I’ll lie on this beach to sunbathe, and after getting enough sun, go under that tree to hang a hammock for a nap.”
Xuan Xia imagined the scene based on her words and could only say it was so beautiful and leisurely that even she was tempted.
So she said, “Okay, if there’s an opportunity, let’s come together.”
An Qi’s eyes lit up: “Great, great.”
While talking, they followed the program group’s logo, crossed the beach, and arrived at the mission point.
The mission location was set in a gazebo by the dock’s wooden walkway.
When Xuan Xia and the others arrived, the staff in charge of the mission enthusiastically waved at them, afraid they wouldn’t notice.
Following the script, the staff asked the arriving guests, “Are you distinguished guests here to find the mermen?”
Xuan Xia and the others were very cooperative and responded yes.
The staff smiled, then asked, “So, do you distinguished guests know what a merman is?”
An Qi knew this one, and while the others were still hesitating, she had already recited the information she had looked up before.
Gu Sun and the other male guests looked suddenly enlightened and couldn’t help giving An Qi thumbs up.
Seeing this, An Qi smiled shyly.
The staff also smiled and clapped, “This guest answered very comprehensively, truly impressive.”
After praising An Qi, the staff asked the second question, “So, guests, take a look—who among us looks most like a merman?”
Following the staff’s words, everyone looked at a row of people in the gazebo.
Then, they all pointed at several local islanders with dark skin tones.
“It’s these ones, right?”
“Definitely these ones; you can tell from their skin tone and appearance.”
“Anyway, it definitely isn’t those with pale skin.”
The staff smiled helplessly but soon announced that the guests had chosen correctly—it was indeed these with dark skin tones.
People living by the seaside year-round, constantly battered by sea breezes and sun exposure, have skin tones several shades darker than city dwellers, and those who soak in seawater all year are even darker.
It was indeed very easy to identify.
This time, the program group had invited three mermen, and the staff introduced their names to Xuan Xia and the others one by one.
After the introduction, the staff stepped back and handed the task announcement to these mermen.
The task from the mermen didn’t sound difficult: have the guests complete an underwater breath-holding challenge.
Each group of guests just needed to send one person to participate, with a total of three opportunities—as long as the underwater breath-holding exceeded one minute, it counted as success.
But if it exceeded one minute and they could hold longer, the score would naturally be better.
The outstanding points from this part would be added to the dinner score.
After hearing the task details, everyone had one thought: It’s this simple?
Xuan Xia felt the most incredulous.
With such a simple challenge, how much did she have to strive to make Chang Xi keep issuing forecasts to her?
However, the good news was that each group only needed one person to do the challenge.
All the female guests looked at their partners beside them, and the male guests were very proactive, all saying they would do it.
After confirming the participants, the mermen introduced the challenge location: the sea behind them.
So it was breath-holding in the sea…
Xuan Xia finally understood why Chang Xi had issued the forecast.
The staff explained in detail beside them, “Each challenger will get a pair of swim goggles; no oxygen equipment will be provided.”
“Challengers can enter the water once ready, and we will time it. Since there are only three challenge slots, make sure you’re fully prepared before starting—we won’t rush you.”
For safety, the staff gave detailed explanations, with the main point being safety first.
After all, any guest getting injured would be a big problem for the program group.
Bullet comments in the various live broadcast rooms erupted in heated discussion due to the challenge announcement.
【Directly holding breath submerged in the sea? That should be harder than face-in-basin breath-holding, right?】
【Not sure, I’ve only tried practicing in the swimming pool; don’t know if it’s the same as in the sea.】
【I think it’s different; breath-holding in the sea should be harder. First off, the environment feels totally different.】
【Landlubbers anxious, hope everyone stays safe.】
After the staff, Xuan Xia said to Zhou Shiqing, “Teacher Zhou, let’s just aim to complete the mission—safety first.”
Pausing, she added, “Even if we don’t complete it, it’s fine; don’t push too hard.”
Zhou Shiqing raised his eyebrows high and couldn’t help laughing after hearing Xuan Xia’s addition.
“Just wait and see!”
Holding breath for one minute was a small thing for him.
Zhou Shiqing was full of confidence.
Xuan Xia shook her head helplessly, “Anyway, you must pay attention to safety!”
Zhou Shiqing suddenly seemed to understand something and became obedient, “Okay, okay, got it.”
After instructing Zhou Shiqing, Xuan Xia turned to look at Jiang Feng and the others nearby, wanting to remind them to be safe, but then held back and didn’t say it.
Instead, because Xuan Xia said nothing, Jiang Feng threw several glances her way.
Soon, the challengers were all prepared.
The male guests followed the mermen into the sea.
Bullet comments were full of 【Ahhhh】
【Handsome men rushing into the sea—who gets it!】
【Ahhhh, I love this scene!!】
