In a Survival Variety Show, My Lookalike Rival and I Got a Happy Ending - Chapter 2

Chapter 2

The remaining three women fell into a suffocating silence that lasted for an entire minute.

Bai Qi’s face was cold, as if everything happening had nothing to do with her. Song Yitong frowned slightly but said nothing.

Is my screen frozen???

Sister Qin accidentally wandered into a real “Asura Field” (battlefield of exes)…

Sister Qin: Who am I? Where am I? Save me.

Qin Sijing had seen her fair share of storms in the industry, but she truly didn’t know what to say in a “shambles” like this where two exes meet and are expected to form a team on the spot.

One minute.

Two minutes.

The three of them stood there like statues; no one spoke.

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Is my internet lagging? Why is the image not moving?

Hahaha, I’m dead. This is even more dramatic than the Qin and Jiang moment just now! [facepalm]

LMAO, is the production crew wanting to die right now?

Finally, it was Qin Sijing who broke the silence.

She offered a slight smile. “I’m sorry, but can I apply to complete the challenge alone?”

Both Bai Qi and Song Yitong looked at her simultaneously. “…”

The PD looked like he had caught a literal lifeline. “Yes! Of course you can, Teacher Qin!”

He then looked cautiously at the other two, whose very presence seemed to radiate resentment. “Then, Teacher Bai and Teacher Song, you will automatically form a group. Is that alright?”

In theory, since Jiang Xunruo and Ximen Ling were a pair and Qin Sijing was solo, the remaining two would naturally be grouped.

Bai Qi finally spoke, her voice devoid of warmth. “Fine.”

Song Yitong gave the PD an apologetic smile but said nothing more.

It’s over. Bai Qi and Song Yitong are a team. Can these two even communicate?

Alright, the “Ex-Couple Team” is a go. I can already smell the drama [rubbing hands].

The final groupings were confirmed: Ximen Ling x Jiang Xunruo, Qin Sijing (Solo), and Bai Qi x Song Yitong.

“The first mission is Operation Water Collection. Within three hours, you must use your existing tools to collect 1L of drinkable fresh water.”

“The first-place group will win the right to prioritize their partner for the next mission and 4 survival points. The second-place group gets 2 points. The last-place group will be responsible for tonight’s camp watch.”

“The mission begins!”

The five women, split into three combinations, immediately displayed completely different styles.

Jiang Xunruo and Ximen Ling looked like they were on a dating show. Ximen Ling had clearly done her homework and took the lead in scouting the path. As she walked, she kept turning back to warn Jiang Xunruo.

“Careful, it’s a bit slippery here.”

This pair is actually so sweet…

The vibe of this group suddenly changed; it feels like a romance show.

On the other hand, Bai Qi and Song Yitong were at the opposite extreme: zero communication. Bai Qi walked ahead with her head down, while Song Yitong followed behind. There seemed to be an invisible, impassable barrier between them as they walked in single file.

The follow-up PD was close to tears. If these two didn’t talk, how could they edit the footage? Oh, wait—this was a live stream; there was no editing.

Production team, let them go… stop chasing the traffic. This is so awkward to watch…

The atmosphere is so suffocating. Does Bai Qi really hate her that much? Song Yitong looks a bit better.

This is pure, unadulterated hatred.

They definitely won’t finish the first mission. Just wait for the punishment.

The solo Qin Sijing performed quite well. After observing the terrain and plant distribution, she unhesitatingly headed toward lower ground with denser vegetation. Her movements were crisp and efficient.

Qin Sijing is actually quite professional.

Is she faking it? Acting tough alone let’s see how long she lasts!

Soon, she found a rocky hollow near some wild banana trees containing a small amount of accumulated rainwater. However, it was far too little, nowhere near 1L.

Without wasting time on complaints, she placed a clean gauze over the mouth of her bucket for an initial filtration.

This isn’t enough for 1L. Where else can I look?

Qin Sijing’s brain worked rapidly. Not only could she collect rainwater, but the sap and water from certain plants were also drinkable.

She continued to push through the blocking vines and finally found a Traveler’s Palm. Using her small utility knife, she made a cut, and clean water began to flow down the grooves. She immediately held out her filtration bucket and quickly collected a full container.

On the other side, Jiang Xunruo and Ximen Ling also found a pool of water, but it was muddy and required heavy filtering before collection.

Bai Qi and Song Yitong eventually found a clear pool of water. They each collected their own share, still without a single word of communication.

Time ticked away, and the three hours were up.

Qin Sijing was the first to return to the gathering point, carrying a bucket full of water.

Jiang Xunruo and Ximen Ling were second. Jiang Xunruo was a bit out of breath, with some fallen leaves stuck in her hair. She looked a little disheveled, but she still maintained her gentle smile.

Bai Qi and Song Yitong were the last to return. Their water bottles were not full each only had about half and they both looked pale.

The PD measured the water on camera.

“Teacher Qin: 2L! And the clarity is high!”

“Xi-Jiang Team: 1L. You’ve met the standard!”

Next, he measured Bai Qi’s and Song Yitong’s water separately and added them up.

“Bai-Song Team: 0.8L. Failed to meet the collection standard!”

“Having measured the water, I now announce the rankings: First place, Qin Sijing! Second place, Jiang Xunruo x Ximen Ling. Third place, Bai Qi x Song Yitong.”

The PD announced, “Congratulations to Teacher Qin for being the MVP of this mission! Your reward is priority in choosing your next partner and 4 survival points! The Ximen-Jiang team gets 2 points each!”

“And the last-place team, the Bai-Song team, must accept their punishment according to the rules: keeping watch tonight!”

Amidst rounds of applause and “Congratulations” flooding the bullet comments, Qin Sijing stood up, her lips curling into an irrepressible smile.

Meanwhile, Jiang Xunruo sat below the stage looking a bit worse for wear. The “princess” hairstyle she had styled in the morning was falling apart. She sat behind everyone, clapping silently.

The camera, predictably “sensible,” cut to Jiang Xunruo’s face.

Even if they refused to team up, these two couldn’t escape being tied together by fate. They had been compared and pitted against each other countless times. When Qin Sijing won, everyone expected her to look down on Jiang Xunruo. Conversely, if Jiang Xunruo won, everyone expected her to mock Qin Sijing.

Qin Sijing glanced at the big screen out of the corner of her eye, inwardly anticipating Jiang Xunruo’s reaction. She expected to see disappointment or a forced, fake smile.

But there was none.

Jiang Xunruo looked directly into the sweeping camera lens without flinching. Instead, she offered a natural, incredibly gentle smile. She even tapped her hands together lightly, her gaze soft, appearing sincerely happy for Qin Sijing.

Those eyes, the ones everyone said looked just like Qin Sijing’s were clear and candid, devoid of any of the negative emotions Qin Sijing had anticipated.

The smug, satisfied smile on Qin Sijing’s face instantly froze.