Sullivan and the Legacy of Shadows Chapter 10

The bamboo raft that started the motor was like a Ferrari transformed from a bicycle, breaking through the water effortlessly. Soon, Ran Lin and Gu Jie's bamboo raft were caught up.

Ran Lin wanted to shout out to say hello from a distance of more than ten meters, but suddenly he looked closely and found that Gu Jie was holding the same question paper and muttering something. Apparently, this partner's quick question and answer session started later than his own, and was now at a tense stage.

Ran Lin swallowed his call and followed the bamboo raft silently to catch up.

After going some distance, he looked back and found that Gu Jie was slumped on the bamboo raft, while the boatman was collecting the bamboo poles and turning on the motor.

Apparently it was successful.

Ran Lin was happy for his friend in his heart.

Because the program crew is really stupid. This kind of punting actually requires technical skills. It takes more than just strength, and the extremely inefficient paddling can easily make the guests irritated. If you think about it from the perspective of conspiracy theory, Maybe the program team hopes that the guests will have mood swings, or simply quit, then it will be lively when it is cut out.

Ran Lin overtook Gu Jie and arrived at Yangdi second.

The first person to arrive was Zhang Beichen. He was leading the way and crossed the finish line smoothly.

"How long have we been here?" After getting ashore, Ran Lin greeted Zhang Beichen who was waiting there.

"Not long." Zhang Beichen smiled.

There was still a little sweat on his temples, which sparkled in the sunlight.

This gave him a warm and gentle aura.

Ran Lin couldn't help but tease: "Don't be so modest, you are clearly the best rider, I tried my best but couldn't see your shadow."

Zhang Beichen seemed to be really embarrassed by the praise. He scratched his head in embarrassment and said, "How about I give the first place to you, and you choose the room first tonight."

Ran Lin was embarrassed, not knowing how a joke could make the other party understand it so deeply, and quickly explained: "I didn't mean that, I was just teasing you."

Zhang Beichen blinked blankly, as if he was still trying to figure out the credibility of this sentence.

Ran Lin raised his head and felt helpless: "I won't dare to joke with you anymore. I've never seen you take it so seriously."

Zhang Beichen seemed to finally believe it and heaved a sigh of relief: "I'm glad you're not angry."

"It's too late for me to congratulate you, why are you angry?" Ran Lin was really going to be defeated by him.

I originally thought that this person had a good temper, but now I realize that he also has the same straight-forward mind as Guo Jingfeng.

Ran Lin thought that he must say something to this friend in the future and never make any more jokes that he thought were humorous.

"Beichen, Ran Lin------"

A loud call came from the river.

The two looked in the direction of the voice and found that it was Gu Jie who arrived.

The young man on the bamboo raft waved his arms, a rare hint of excitement showing on his face.

Ran Lin always felt that this excitement was mostly due to the element of "thank God we finally reached the shore", and as a result, Gu Jie also became warmer to them.

Of course, it’s been almost a day since we recorded, and everyone is actually slowly letting go.

They worked together to pull Gu Jie ashore, and Ran Lin asked him curiously: "Have you seen Lu Yiyao and Xia Xinran?"

Gu Jie shook his head: "No. I came after you."

Ran Lin smiled, then raised his eyebrows proudly: "What a pity, I still didn't catch up."

Gu Jie was not annoyed and just spread his hands lightly: "Why did I hear that someone had additional questions during the quick question and answer session?"

Ran Lin was stunned and looked at Gu Jie again. Although there was no expression on his face, his eyes were clearly full of ridicule.

The one who looks smart is a honest and warm-hearted man, and the one who looks serious can actually joke around.

Ran Lin was exhausted by this wave of cute contrast, but in comparison, he was more willing to deal with Gu Jie's jokes: "You only saw me eating meat but didn't see me getting beaten. Others' extra questions were free marks, but mine was a death sentence."

Gu Jie was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter.

Ran Lin suddenly felt that this person actually didn't have much scruples about the camera. It was probably just his personality that made him slow to take things seriously. Regardless of the indifference in the morning, the sneak attack in the afternoon, or the current chatting and laughing, the other person was just being himself. I'm not familiar with you, so I won't talk to you when you have nothing to say, but as we get to know each other gradually, I won't try to act cool.

"I only heard about the additional questions, so what exactly is the content of the questions?" After laughing enough, Gu Jie finally became curious.

Ran Lin instinctively didn't want to repeat this question. It was a guilty conscience that only he could understand.

But facing Gu Jie, he still tried his best to make his life-despairing face look sincere and natural: "It's too bad, I don't want to recall it at all, you will know when it is broadcast."

Fortunately, Gu Jie was not the kind of person who would pry into other people's affairs. Although he couldn't help laughing, he didn't ask any more questions.

An hour later, Xia Xinran and Lu Yiyao finally reached the shore with difficulty, the former about ten seconds faster than the latter.

In the end, it was the small motor that brought them here, but while they were waiting on the shore, the three people who had already arrived learned from the program crew's walkie-talkie that neither of the two partners had passed the quick quiz game, so they had to continue manually. Later, when the program crew found that there was not enough time to continue wasting time, they finally allowed the motor to be started and they could quickly drift the last section of the way.

Lu Yiyao didn't look very well when he came ashore, but he was mostly tired and his emotions were hard to tell.

Xia Xinran was different. She ran towards the three waiting companions, especially facing Ran Lin. She rushed over and started complaining: "They dug a hole for me to jump------"

No matter how beautiful her face was, it was impossible to look at it. Ran Lin smiled unkindly, and before the other party got completely mad, he finally asked the question that he and all his friends present were curious about: "What kind of trap have you been dug into?" ? "

Xia Xinran was obviously hurt, and was still angry: "They actually asked me to choose the female star I most wanted to work with from among Wen Qiao, Wang Xinyu, Aina and Yu Bingqiu!"

Ran Lin was startled by Xia Xinran's unrestrained words.

No, it's four jumps. Every time a name came out, it made him excited.

Although these four actresses are still young stars, they have already established themselves in the circle. They are the new generation with certain resources and traffic. Any scandal can make them send a lawyer's letter to the owners of the marketing accounts.

Like Ran Lin, the live program team showed a subtle silence.

"What's that expression on your face? Isn't this question tricky?" Xia Xinran misunderstood Ran Lin's stunned expression and was still indignant. "We are all good friends. If we choose someone and don't choose someone, how can we play together in the future!"

It's obviously a very sensitive issue, but with Xia Xinran mixing it up so confidently, it seems like nothing happened at all.

The atmosphere suddenly became relaxed again.

Ran Lin was convinced and said happily: "It's a scam, too much of a scam. But you can actually choose more."

Xia Xinran was stunned: "Can I choose more than one?!"

Ran Lin thought carefully about the rules that the young man with glasses told him: "It doesn't seem to say no."

In fact, there were no multiple-choice questions on his question paper. It turned out that the questions for each guest were different. The program team was really very targeted.

"So there is such an operation..." The beautiful young man was filled with emotion, feeling that his soul had been sublimated by Ran Lin's guidance.

The look of Xia Xinran's enlightenment was so painful.

The older sister’s heart will melt, the younger sister’s heart will be intoxicated, it’s a sure win for both.

Lu Yiyao did not join the discussion and just sat casually beside him to rest.

Ran Lin wanted to show some concern for this friend, but after glancing at his expression and considering his reputation of always riding on the popularity of others, he finally did not go over.

Fortunately, the program team didn't let everyone breathe for too long. When they saw that all five people were gone, they immediately urged everyone to get back on the cruise ship.

From Yang Di to Xingping, it is the most important water section of the Li River. The program team finally realized their conscience and no longer arranged tasks, allowing the five male stars to enjoy a quiet time in peace.

Ran Lin finally understood why the program team did not hesitate to break the rules and start the small motor for Lu Yiyao and Xia Xinran at the last moment.

Because if it’s any later, it will be dark and we won’t have the chance to enjoy such a wonderful scenery.

When people cross the river, it feels like they are swimming in a painting.

This is the case in winter, let alone spring and summer.

Pleasant times are always short. The cruise ship soon docked in Xingping, and then the five people got on the familiar large seven-seater and headed all the way to Yangshuo Ancient Town.

When we arrived in Yangshuo, it was already completely dark. The lights were turned on and the whole ancient town was bustling. The bustling night life with a sense of fireworks began.

The men, who had been running around hungry all day, could finally sit down and have a meal.

Although the program crew prepared all the local delicacies for them, the hungry boys really didn't care about the food and wolfed down the food, which made them sad to watch.

The camera dutifully recorded the entire process.

After laying the foundation for the five internal organs temple, the last step of the day finally arrived - choosing a house.

The program team has prepared five types of rooms for men to choose from, including super deluxe king-size rooms in hotels, ordinary king-size rooms in hotels, single rooms in hotels, homestays, and local homes.

Zhang Beichen gave priority and after much deliberation, he chose an ordinary double room.

Ran Lin was second, hesitantly, and chose a single room in the hotel.

Gu Jie came third. He sighed and said, "You two are too polite." Then he calmly chose the deluxe king-size room.

Ran Lin knew that the other party was actually complaining about their fake politeness.

Do they really not want to sleep in a luxurious king-size bed room? Of course not. But facing the camera, it is inevitable to think too much.

In fact, Ran Lin admires Gu Jie's self-esteem, just as he envies Xia Xinran's casualness.

These are things he cannot do. I have no courage and no confidence.

As Ran Lin expected, Xia Xinran, who thought she finally had hope, was heartbroken after Gu Jie chose the deluxe king-bed room, and had to listlessly share the B&B and the local home with Lu Yiyao.

After having a good meal and a few drinks and settling on accommodation, the five people went their separate ways.

The camera followed Ran Lin to the hotel's single room, and Ran Lin took the camera to visit the home he was about to stay in.

About fifteen minutes later, the bearded Brother Sun finally turned off the camera and left hungrily.

The program team has stated in the contract that surveillance cameras will not be set up where guests stay, and all materials will come from follow-up filming.

So Brother Sun's departure means that today's recording is completely over!

Ran Lin simply wanted to set off ten thousand firecrackers to celebrate together.

Without time to think about the situation of other people, Ran Lin collapsed on the soft mattress, feeling as if his whole body was hollowed out.

Ran Lin had no idea why he fell asleep. When the bedside phone rang, he drowsily thought it was dawn, and the hotel thoughtfully provided a wake-up service.

"Falling asleep?" Wang Xi's voice always wakes people up instantly.

"Ah, no." Ran Lin responded casually, looking doubtfully at the still dark window and looking for his phone to check the time.

"I'll be right up." After Wang Xi finished speaking, he hung up the phone without waiting for Ran Lin to respond.

Ran Lin had a bewildered look on his face, his mind still a little confused, but his hands were still groping on the bed beside him, subconsciously continuing to look for his phone, as if he would feel safe only when he found it.

Until there was a knock on the door.

Ran Lin finally had a clear mind - he had given his cell phone to Wang Xi for safekeeping before the program recording started in the early morning.

Not only Wang Xi but also Liu Wanwan came.

"Brother Ran, you didn't take any luggage, you just wanted to sleep." Liu Wanwan pulled Ran Lin's suitcase in without any teasing.

Wang Xi glanced at her.

Liu Wanwan immediately silenced her. After Wang Xi turned around and stopped looking at her, she stuck out her tongue.

The single room was not spacious. Apart from a bed, there was only a table and a chair.

Now that there are two more people, the space seems even fuller.

"How do you feel?" Wang Xi pulled the chair to the bedside, sat down on his own, asked, and handed the phone back to Ran Lin.

Ran Lin looked at the time. It was only eleven o'clock in the evening.

No wonder he felt tired, he only slept for more than an hour.

"Not very good." Ran Lin put the phone aside and gave an explanation after careful consideration.

During the day, the program team does not allow the guest's team to film along with the program. So the five of them set off in the morning, and their respective managers and assistants moved here as a group to wait for the announcement of their artists.

So all Wang Xi and the others could see was the scene of the five people setting off from the Guilin Hotel in the morning, and the scene of them choosing a room in the hotel lobby after dinner.

Lu Yiyao and Xia Xinran's team is even worse off. In order to be able to communicate closely with their artists after the recording, they will probably have to follow them to homestays or local families until the recording is over and they have communicated everything they want to the artists before they can return to the hotel to rest.

"What's wrong?" Wang Xi leaned back in his chair and asked calmly.

Ran Lin thought for a moment and told the truth: "Overall, the five of us don't have enough tacit understanding. Whether chatting or playing games... it's very awkward. Then there's my own problem. I always pay attention to the camera unconsciously. I'm always afraid of saying something wrong or doing something inappropriate. It makes me feel very tired."

Wang Xi listened very carefully and patiently. It wasn't until long after Ran Lin finished speaking that she slowly spoke: "So, you didn't say anything wrong today, and you didn't do anything to attract evil?"

Ran Lin was caught off guard by the question. He was stunned for a moment, and then said with a bitter smile: "I don't know. I can only say that my performance is definitely not natural enough. It must be extraordinary in the later stage to save the unnaturalness."

"So what are you going to do tomorrow?" Wang Xi raised his eyebrows slightly, his tone slightly raised, "Continue to be awkward?"

Ran Lin heard the hidden meaning and immediately followed suit: "I beg Sister Xi to come and give me some guidance."

Wang Xi likes Ran Lin's intelligence, which is one of the reasons why she is willing to spend time and energy on him.

"Listen carefully, there are only two types of people who are popular in reality shows. One type is the one who can play the character he wants to play realistically, not too greasy, not too awkward, and naturally make all the audience think that is his true nature; the other type does not play any character, but is himself. He is definitely not perfect, but as long as there are no major flaws in his character, as long as this person has shining points, sincerity is the easiest thing to win favor..."

Wang Xi said this in one breath, paused for a moment, and then looked into Ran Lin's eyes: "But for the audience, these two types of people..."

"Actually, they are all the same kind of people." Ran Lin somewhat understood what she meant.

Wang Xi smiled with satisfaction, and his delicate face softened a lot because of this smile: "That's right. The audience only wants to see 'real artists'. You are either strong enough to perform 'real', or you can be yourself. Of course, the latter is also possible Risk, if you are really an unattractive person, showing your heart to the audience will not save you. "

Ran Lin thought hard for a while: "I feel like I'm... okay, not that dry." At the end he seemed to feel like he was bragging and smiled awkwardly.

Wang Xi smiled.

Liu Wanwan was stunned.

The sudden flash of shyness made Ran Lin's whole body excited. She swore that if Ran Lin showed off her shy persona in front of the camera, she would break the hearts of many girls.

A lovable and bright boy, God, he is so cute.

"Very good, you just need this kind of self-confidence." Wang Xi stood up and moved his neck to relieve the sore cervical vertebrae. "From tomorrow on, you will pretend that the camera does not exist. You can't talk about the things behind the scenes except marketing hype. You can rest. Say whatever you want, do whatever you want, don't worry about whether your fans will like it or whether you will be criticized for doing that. Remember, as long as the program team dares to edit it, they can't destroy you. "

Ran Lin smiled brightly, feeling refreshed as if the clouds had been cleared and the sun had come out: "Yeah."

Only Liu Wanwan hid in the corner and felt sorry for herself.

Shyness dissipated too quickly, and brightness is still the main theme. Due to my personality, it seems that I can't recover.

But then she thought about it, the fresh air was not bad. Although the impact was not strong, it moisturized things silently.

Wang Xi didn't know that the assistant had already helped his artist to imagine his entire career. Seeing that Ran Lin had understood, he felt relieved and asked Liu Wanwan to help him pack up quickly so as not to delay Ran Lin's rest. Then he went back to his room and continued to work on other things.

After Wang Xi left, Ran Lin turned to the busy Liu Wan and said, "I'll do it myself, and you should go to bed early."

"It's okay." Liu Wanwan was full of energy. While opening the suitcase, he asked: "Brother Ran, what clothes do you want to wear tomorrow? I'll help you find them..."

Seeing that the clothes had not come out yet, a corner of the storage bag containing underwear popped out first. Ran Lin reached out and slammed the box shut.

Liu Wanwan was startled.

Ran Lin was full of apologies and quickly said gently: "I can do it myself. Really, please stop working."

Liu Wanwan tilted her head in confusion, looked at him for a few seconds, and suddenly asked: "Brother Ran, have you never had an assistant before?"

It hits the nail on the head, and the tone is sad.

Without Ran Lin's answer, Liu Wanwan had already gotten the answer from his expression and burst into laughter: "Brother Ran, sometimes you are very handsome, and sometimes you are very cute, even cuter than Xia Xinran."

Ran Lin was embarrassed and didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "Even if you praise me, I can't give you a raise."

"Brother Ran," Liu Wanwan gave up the suitcase, looked up to meet Ran Lin's eyes, and said seriously, "Can I ask you a question?"

Ran Lin didn't know why she suddenly became serious, and nodded without thinking: "Yes."

"Is your relationship with Lu Yiyao not good at all?"

"......"

Petrification is Ran Lin's current state.

Liu Wanwan lowered her eyes and said dejectedly, "In the morning at the Guilin Hotel, there was no interaction between the two of you, and he didn't even look at you. Even if you are not friends but colleagues, this shouldn't be the case."

Ran Lin pondered over and over again, then swallowed the sentence "Don't ask so many questions" and replaced it with: "I can ask first, is this question you ask from the perspective of a fan or from the perspective of my assistant. "

Liu Wanwan raised her head, blinked blankly, and then uttered two words: "Assistant."

This isn't really a problem.

This is a choice.

If you choose A, you can't hand over what you heard to B.

Ran Lin told Liu Wanwan the whole story of the airport blunder, as well as the possible depression and disgust of Lu Yiyao and his fans. However, for the sake of safety, he omitted the part about the company's marketing hype.

Even these words made the little girl change almost dozens of expressions while listening.

In the end, it freezes into deep regret and uneasiness.

"Then why didn't you refuse me when I asked you to sign that statement?" Liu Wanwan, who already knew the whole story, could easily figure out that the Weibo post she posted was simply adding insult to injury to Lu Yiyao's dislike for Ran Lin. "Isn't this actively bringing bad things upon yourself?"

Ran Lin scratched his hair and felt helpless: "I took the initiative to give you a message. There is no reason for me to refuse after you mentioned it. Moreover, no one has asked me for an autograph for a whole year. I don't want to give it to you." You are disappointed."

Liu Wanwan's willow-shaped eyebrows were furrowed into eight-twenty: "At least you should tell me not to post on Weibo."

Ran Lin smiled bitterly: "I didn't expect you to really do it."

Liu Wanwan looked at him in confusion: "I must post something this exciting."

Ran Lin also looked back at her strangely: "Don't you CP fans all want to be in a circle and be cute?"

Liu Wanwan was speechless.

It took a long time before he said sincerely: "Brother Ran, you know so much..."

At the same time, Lu Yiyao, who lived in a local's house, was still doing the additional task of the guests at the bottom of the food chain - making rice noodles - in front of the camera lens.

It was 2:30 in the morning when I finally tasted the rice noodles I made myself.

The host, who stayed up late with him but enjoyed it, asked: "How do you feel about eating the rice noodles you made yourself?"

Lu Yiyao thought for a moment and said, "I want to share this joy with all my partners."

At about three o'clock in the morning, the nation's first lovers, who were sleeping soundly and sweetly, were awakened by the frightening knock on the door one after another, and were greeted with a bowl of loving rice noodles.

Even Xia Xinran, who was staying in a B&B, was not spared.