I'm Crushing on Gorgeous Faces in Variety Shows!-Chapter 319: I Still Rather Admire You

When a surfboard is alone on the sea, it can float, but when someone stands on it... of course it’ll sink!

Guan Yu and Mu Qiu successfully plunged into the water.

As soon as one foot tentatively stepped up, the whole person followed, flipping the surfboard and sitting in the sea, looking back at everyone with a bewildered face.

"...This won’t hold up!"

Shu Ran folded her arms: "Isn’t that obvious? Surfing happens when there are waves. It’s not like you can use it as a skateboard when everything is calm."

"But it can definitely be used as a float."

"Then just lie on it and finish this round."

Mu Qiu: "..."

After finishing a round, her face might get swollen from water splashes.

She stood up from the water, holding onto the surfboard, ready to try again. Everyone else also got into the water to carefully investigate how to use it.

Li Yang fiddled with the handle that resembled a skateboard handle, swaying the surfboard twice on the water surface before returning it to its normal position.

"What material is this handle? It’s so light."

"Are you rebelling by researching the handle’s material when you’re supposed to stand ready on the board?"

A slightly strained, muffled voice came from below. Li Yang looked down to find the source of the voice.

"...Sister Guan Yu, are you really lying on it?"

Everyone else looked at Guan Yu.

Mu Qiu: "As the first human to try a new method for old sports, I admire you. Aren’t you afraid of the speedboat pulling you up, and the sea water slapping your face swollen?"

"Not afraid," Guan Yu even paddled a little with her hands, letting the surfboard float forward a tiny bit: "The speed won’t be fast at first, I can adjust my posture in time."

She tried to lift her head, wearing a "haven’t you fools thought of this problem?" look, and said: "Also, don’t forget this game tests who can stay on without falling off; you have to use the safest method."

"Sound logic, but I’m still more afraid of getting my face swollen."

Guan Yu pouted, showing no comment on her persistence.

Without propulsion, this skateboard-like surfboard isn’t stable for holding the balance of both person and board. A slight sway in the water and the board moves too, making it impossible to stand on.

The other six people tried various methods, discussing and finally deciding on a unified approach.

Grabbing the handle, with one foot on the board, one foot in the water, six people stood side by side, having a tense feeling like a children’s skateboard race was about to begin.

If you could just ignore the one lying in the middle.

Mu Qiu held the handle tightly, as the handle wasn’t very long. Grabbing it, both hands were almost at chest level, looking a bit comical.

Staff members were putting on helmets with GoPro cameras for all, while another staffer tethered the nylon rope from the speedboat to the handle, sounding the GoPro with three beeps.

"What does this mean?" Shu Ran got instantly alert with tension, "Three beeps with a yellow light means danger?"

Guan Yu: "Excuse me, where’s the danger? Have you already taken flight?"

Shu Ran was still tense: "Then why did it beep?"

"It’s just a detection."

This time it was Fu Ran speaking.

His gaze finally departed from his senior for a moment, making the effort to explain.

"The GoPro is connected with the information on this handle. When the safety rope and helmet are properly in place, it’s akin to a startup signal, activating the GoPro.

If during the game these devices detect an unsafe signal, the equipment will automatically deploy a protective device. If the situation is serious, it will also issue an alarm for help, and the GoPro can be used like a black box to restore the last scene."

Guan Yu summarized: "So, it’s like having a prep video for three minutes before any accidents?"

Fu Ran: "You could think of it that way."

"..." That’s really thoroughly thought out, Changtong is impressive.

The helmets and safety ropes were ready, with the ropes attached to three speedboats, two people per boat, the third boat with one extra person.

The extra person was Shu Ran, originally assigned with Fu Ran’s group, but for her safety, she insisted on switching to Cheng Zhirang and Mu Qiu’s boat.

Under the expert’s earnest reminder, Guan Yu stood up, brushing her elbow against her almost flattened chest, watching Shu Ran run in another direction with her board, and asked her:

"Does it even matter where you are since you’re the third person?" 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

"Of course it matters."

Shu Ran handed her board’s safety rope to the speedboat master of Cheng Zhirang’s group, finally sighing in relief.

"They’re a couple. I feel a bit out of place."

Moreover, she was afraid at critical moments if it got too thrilling or dangerous, that Fu Ran would only rush to save his wife. Wouldn’t that make her safety very insecure?

So, she shamelessly joined Cheng Zhirang’s group; at least he wouldn’t leave anyone to die... right?

Speaking of out of place, even within Cheng Zhirang and Mu Qiu’s group, she felt mismatched. Guan Yu looked subtly at Shu Ran.

"Then why not come to us? Do you look down on our Yangyang?"

Li Yang patted his chest: "Yeah, Sister Shu Ran, come with us. I’m strong, I can protect you if anything happens!"

"Forget it," Shu Ran stood earnestly in a skateboarding posture, "I’m afraid you can’t even protect yourself. Nobody shake me, I’m staying with Brother Cheng’s group; I feel more secure here."

Though it might slightly interrupt some people’s love talk.

Mu Qiu didn’t feel interrupted, just thought it was a bit obvious having just her and Cheng Zhirang together, so adding a nonessential person was pleasant.

She tilted her head to look at Shu Ran, her gaze falling on her hand.

"...Sister Shu Ran, you don’t have to grip that—tight, your manicure is about to break."

Shu Ran remained still, looking tense: "At this point, who cares about manicures?! Why hasn’t it started yet???"

"You’re this nervous before it even starts? A woman who’s conquered roller coasters should fear nothing!"

Guan Yu interjected beside her: "Was that conquering? More like forced, with her soprano scaring birds off two mountain peaks."

"Like you’d do any better," Shu Ran rolled her eyes at him, "Nobody can forget your poetic recitations in high-pitched screams."

"..."

With boundless energy arguing back and forth, Li Yang stood in the middle, looking left and right, having a keen interest in women’s quarrels.

While the other four—

Fu Ran was still holding Ye Mian’s hand, checking her GoPro and safety rope for complete safety, sneaking a kiss too.

Though there was safe distance between Cheng Zhirang and Mu Qiu, the women chatting and quipping couldn’t interrupt their quiet conversation.

"Are they all on properly? Give it a shake."

Mu Qiu shook her head: "All set."

"Safety first, game second, make sure you protect yourself."

"Got it... If Sister Shu Ran gets too scared, you can go help her first."

Cheng Zhirang lightly shook his head: "My energy is limited, I’ll take care of you first."