In a Survival Variety Show, My Lookalike Rival and I Got a Happy Ending - Chapter 7

Chapter 7

The sunlight on the deserted island was as venomous as ever as the five female guests gathered at the assembly point.

Qin Sijing sported heavy dark circles under her eyes; her gaze was completely dull and lifeless, looking like a different person compared to the first day.

Catching and then processing fish yesterday had exhausted every last bit of her elegance. Now, she only wanted to find a place to lie flat.

Jiang Xunruo looked slightly better, but the fatigue in the corners of her eyes remained unhidden.

Bai Qi and Song Yitong remained the same; the distance between them was wide enough to fit the entire production crew. Ximen Ling, sitting between them, remained full of energy, actively livening up the atmosphere.

“Good morning, teachers!”

The PD (Production Director) arrived with that trademark smile, wielding a large megaphone.

“Seeing how hard everyone has worked these past few days, our production team feels it in our hearts—it pains us!”

Five pairs of “What are you trying to do now?” eyes looked at him in unison.

【PD, is that ‘heartache’? You’re just a spectator who loves drama!】 【Sister Qin: Do I look happy to you?】 【The expressions on these five are so funny, please spare them!!!】

The PD gave a couple of dry laughs. “So! Today, our production team has decided not to conduct any high-intensity challenges! Today’s task is very simple: Inspecting the shelters, followed by an evaluation!”

As soon as these words came out, even Bai Qi, who had been looking at the sky, and Song Yitong, who had been looking at the ground, lifted their eyes slightly.

“The results of this evaluation will be determined by combining our professional on-site inspection scores with the real-time popularity votes from the audience in the livestream to decide your important supplies!”

Next, several large boxes were carried out by staff. The items inside were indeed rich: blankets, waterproof tarps, and functional drinks.

【It’s over, it’s over. For the Qin-Jiang team, the sky has fallen, hahaha.】 【I’ve already guessed the ending of this evaluation…】

Qin Sijing felt a flicker of desire seeing that soft blanket, but thinking of her and Jiang Xunruo’s “masterpiece,” her gaze quickly dimmed.

This time, the sky really had fallen.

“Viewers, there’s no time to lose!” The PD waved his hand, signaling the five guests to follow: “We will begin the inspection now!”

…

The “Abstract” Shelter

When everyone followed the PD to the Qin-Jiang team’s shelter, the air fell silent for a moment.

It was difficult to describe in words. It was abstract…

A few logs of varying lengths supported it from below, the vines wrapped around them looked as if they were struggling, and the banana leaves on top stood there crookedly.

【Qin-Jiang Abstract Style?】 【Hahahaha, it looks so fragile!】 【It was fragile; did you guys forget it collapsed right when the rankings were announced?】

The PD struggled to maintain his professional integrity, squeezing out a compliment: “Teacher Qin, Teacher Jiang, your shelter is so artistic! Extremely chic! Very unique!”

【(Unique) (Chic) (Artistic)the PD is so good at talking.】 【Ruo-Ruo is still smiling gently; her emotional stability is so high [Expectant]】

The PD wanted to demonstrate its stability on the spot and reached out to pat a support pillar. “Let’s take a look…”

“Creak—”

Under everyone’s stunned gaze, the “artistic” shelter emitted a string of noises, then began to tilt and fall apart!

A log taller than a person fell straight toward Jiang Xunruo.

“Watch out!”

Before anyone could react, Qin Sijing had already rushed forward, grabbing Jiang Xunruo’s wrist and pulling her forcefully toward herself.

“Bang!”

The log crashed right onto the spot where Jiang Xunruo had originally been standing, kicking up a cloud of dust.

Qin Sijing’s facial lines were tight, still shaken by the fright. She could even feel the faint pulse thumping beneath the skin of Jiang Xunruo’s wrist.

Meanwhile, Jiang Xunruo stared at Qin Sijing’s hand in a daze. A very slight arc curved at the corner of her lips. She tilted her head slightly toward Qin Sijing and said in a volume only the two of them could hear:

“Teacher Qin, your heart is beating so fast. Were you scared?”

As if burned, Qin Sijing quickly pulled her hand away. Her eyes flickered nervously, not daring to look at the other woman. “Shut up!”

【Qin and Jiang held hands????】 【Qin Sijing, you really held on tight, I saw it.】 【That smile from Jiang Xunruo!!! She’s so subtle.】 【The point is Qin’s heartbeat is really fast; I can hear it through my headphones.】 【It’s just nervousness; don’t you guys have a fast heartbeat when you’re nervous?】 【Thanks to Teacher Qin for saving Ruo-Ruo, but don’t force a ‘shipping’ moment [Smile]】 【Sister Qin just reacted by instinct; how is this ‘shipping’?? Vomit!!! Please let a certain someone stop being a parasite! Break the pairing!!】 【Didn’t your ‘Sister’ grab Ruo-Ruo’s hand first? Now it’s Ruo-Ruo being a parasite? Qin fans really have a lot of nerve.】

The PD struggled to control the scene: “A pure accident! It’s good that Teacher Jiang and Teacher Qin are okay! Let’s move to the next group!”

…

The “Cold” Shelter

The group followed the PD to the Bai-Song team’s shelter, and the style changed instantly.

Also made of wood and vines, their foundation was much more stable, and they had even made a simple door curtain at the entrance. It looked not only sturdy but also cozy.

The camera zoomed in, giving a 360-degree display of the shelter to the viewers.

The PD looked extremely satisfied, praising them repeatedly: “Wow! This shelter is built beautifully and sturdily! As expected, perfect chemistry makes a difference! Amazing!”

The phrase “perfect chemistry” was like stepping on a landmine; the surrounding air suddenly dropped to freezing point.

Bai Qi’s expression darkened visibly. Song Yitong’s fingers curled slightly, and her eyes dimmed.

【PD, what are you saying…】 【Stepped on a landmine, didn’t you? [Facepalm]】 

【Gosh, ‘perfect chemistry’ was a phrase often heard during the Bai-Song musical era. Is it inappropriate now…?】

Bai Qi did not look at Song Yitong, speaking as if to the air. “Chemistry? It’s just muscle memory repeated too many times.”

She paused, finally shifting her gaze to Song Yitong’s pale face, saying clearly word by word: “It would be the same with anyone else.”

Song Yitong looked at Bai Qi in disbelief. A sense of sorrow flooded those eyes that usually held a gentle smile.

Qin Sijing, Jiang Xunruo, Ximen Ling, and everyone present were completely petrified, their facial expressions slipping.

【Bai Qi, you??????】 【This sentence is too hurtful, ahhhh.】 【”It would be the same with anyone else?” Bai Qi, ask yourself, would it really be the same?】 【Tong-Sister’s eyes make me so sad. Bai Qi, why are you so resentful?】 【PD: Did I say something wrong again?】 【So suffocating…】

The PD’s mouth hung slightly open, wearing a look of panic that screamed “I’ve caused a disaster.”

Seeing the situation, Qin Sijing and Jiang Xunruo tactfully remained silent. Even the usually atmosphere-brightening Ximen Ling didn’t dare make a sound, looking at the two with concern.

The PD gave two dry laughs, forcing the flow: “Hahaha, well, let’s go see Teacher Ximen’s shelter! It wasn’t easy for Teacher Ximen to build one alone!”

The camera cut to the shelter built by Ximen Ling. It was simple and plain—habitable.

“Teacher Ximen’s shelter is very practical! Very sturdy!” the PD praised hurriedly.

Ximen Ling showed her little tiger teeth in a grin. “Thanks, as long as it’s enough for one person to live in.”

…

The Final Ranking

After a hasty on-site inspection and the livestream popularity vote, the final ranking was finally out. The PD held the card, announcing the results in a bizarre atmosphere.

“I announce, the first place in this shelter evaluation is—the Bai-Song group! You get first priority in choosing supplies! Second place, Ximen’s group!”

“Third place, the Qin-Jiang group!”

Once Bai Qi, Song Yitong, and Ximen Ling had gone to pick their supplies, Qin Sijing stood in place, her expression one of utter despair.

Three times!

Three times in last place!

The fire-making relay, building the shelter, and the shelter evaluation all dead last.

Qin Sijing’s inner child began to pound the ground in a frenzy; she completely gave up on controlling her facial expressions.

No, next time, she definitely will! Definitely! Cannot be in a group with Jiang Xunruo again!

【Hahahahaha, Sister Qin’s expression is making me die of laughter.】 【Jiang Xunruo, why are you still smiling! You are in last place!!】 【Bai-Song: Won the match, lost the love (not really).】 【The Qin-Jiang group is locked into last place; who can compete? [Heart]】