Drama Queen Reborn as a Top Student!-Chapter 979 - 483: Ultimate Challenge
The broadcast announced that Rong Xianning had seized the right to answer the question.
This made the audience’s hearts rise, being happy for Rong Xianning while also worrying for him.
If he answered incorrectly, his points would drop beyond seventh place, and since the final score in the grand finale was cumulative, it would be difficult for Rong Xianning to achieve a good rank in the finals.
Liu Runxi found himself in a passive position, but he remained calm and composed throughout, never showing any sign of panic, which sharply contrasted with Rong Xianning’s aggressive approach. This kind of cool-headed intelligence was particularly attractive.
Rong Xianning took a deep breath, glanced at the control panel in front of him, and finally carefully chose "The River of Arts."
The arts category covers a broad range, which resonated well with Rong Xianning’s identity and temperament.
The question appeared vividly before him.
Rong Xianning faced it with full concentration.
The large screen behind him displayed the question simultaneously.
This was a question about Shakespearean tragedies and their themes.
It also involved dramatic motifs and sculpture language.
Without having studied all of Shakespeare’s works, facing this question would be like reading an alien language. But for someone of Rong Xianning’s age, how much time and energy would he have to delve into such world classics? And even if he did read them, could he understand them?
Moreover, it involved discerning the stylistic differences between various sculptors, adding to the challenge.
Everyone was holding their breath for Rong Xianning.
The countdown had already started on the big screen, and he had to choose the correct answer within thirty seconds.
The camera zoomed in to give a close-up of Rong Xianning, highlighting the youthful sharpness of his brows. At this moment, his sword-like eyebrows were furrowed, and his entire mind was immersed in the sea of questions. This focused demeanor added a unique charm to the young man.
It’s like a resonance of souls; love needs no reason.
His tightly knit brows tugged at everyone’s heartstrings as the countdown neared its end...
With four options, even random guessing would give a one in four chance of being correct. On this stage, it’s a competition of skill, but sometimes luck plays a part too.
Clearly, this time, the goddess of fortune smiled upon Rong Xianning.
He answered correctly.
He earned enough points to surpass Liu Runxi, ranking second, right next to Shen You’an’s name.
In this round, Liu Runxi lost his chance and ended up in third place.
This was the first time that Liu Runxi’s rank slipped to third.
The camera gave identical close-up shots of the two young men. Rong Xianning broke into a radiant smile, whose infectiousness made people want to smile along with him, showcasing the unbridled vigor of youth to the fullest.
Liu Runxi’s eyebrows furrowed slightly, but he quickly returned to normal, his rapid emotional recovery was astounding. This poise, indifferent to glory or disgrace, proved the stable core of the young man.
Both had their strengths and were equally talented, whether in looks, intelligence, or personality; they were both outstanding individuals.
After the show aired, the viewership ratings rose steadily. Shen You’an and Rong Xianning had been popular already, and now they couldn’t escape trending topics, while Liu Runxi also broke out, gaining many fans. However, since he wasn’t pursuing a career in the entertainment industry, his fan base was smaller than that of Shen You’an and Rong Xianning.
Meanwhile, the adjacent "Travelogue" welcomed its latest episode amidst high anticipation.
The preview’s iconic scenes were mostly present, with Shen You’an and Rong Xianning acting impeccably as young guides, managing everything flawlessly. They even took into account each person’s preferences and dislikes, surpassing even professional guides in professionalism.
After a long flight lasting more than ten hours, the group landed in Siland. The production crew’s cameras skillfully captured Siland’s blue skies and ancient buildings, making them as beautiful as a magazine spread, stirring longing in viewers’ hearts. This was the highest standard of a travel variety show.
Of course, the show also displayed each guest’s beauty and temperament in this beautiful country of Siland at a new height.
Upon arriving at the hotel, the guests faced the first highlight of the show over room assignments.
Sun Qianqian occupied a room by herself, forcing Shen You’an into the living room. Her goal of gaining controversial attention was achieved, successfully landing her on the trending lists amid criticism, this time from genuinely unimpressed spectators.
Then Shen You’an, Rong Xianning, and Chen Shucheng played intelligence games in the living room. Shen You’an’s relaxed demeanor on the show allowed her unique charm to shine fully, with her calm and intelligent appeal becoming irresistible.
Chen Shucheng’s ambiguous attitude towards Shen You’an was edited clearly by the show, visible to all eyes. However, it was unfortunate that the affectionate gestures seemed to go unnoticed by her, as Shen You’an paid no heed to him and casually toyed with him using a mini-game.
The scene of Sun Qianqian in her pajamas attempting to seduce someone was simply too much to bear for the audience, with Shen You’an’s unabashedly sharp retorts delighting viewers.
While others busied themselves with personal chores or rest, Shen You’an and Rong Xianning prepared the next day’s breakfast. Shen You’an not only woke up earliest but assisted Rong Xianning in preparing a breakfast tailored to everyone’s taste. The youngest guides truly embodied the responsibilities of a guide, effortlessly taking care of a group of older aunts, uncles, brothers, and sisters.
The most touching charm of a person is often hidden in these small details.
Shen You’an and Rong Xianning displayed their vast knowledge and high intellect in "Brainstorm," while revealing their extraordinary emotional intelligence and personality charm in "Travelogue." The double boost in appeal caused their fan base to grow explosively.
In short, during this period, the two practically lived on trending lists. Such frequent appearances could generally cause public resistance, but Shen You’an and Rong Xianning were exceptions due to their substantial talent. Their compelling personalities charmed even the harshest critics.
The two exhibited varying degrees of synergy across the two programs, exciting both viewers and fans. They seemingly became the ideal golden couple in the entertainment industry, having grown up together, raising speculation about the legendary collaboration their future holds.
With rising fame, the two soared to new heights on the back of two different types of variety shows, moving toward the status of national idols and a beloved national couple.
The ninth episode of "Brainstorm" finished taping, with the next episode set to feature the final grand showdown, and as it wrapped, the director announced the rules for the finals.
The grand finale’s competition format wasn’t complex, consisting of two rounds. First, from the remaining twelve contestants post-elimination, each contestant would select a teammate based on the leaderboard ranking, draw lots to choose opponents, and the two teams would face off. The first to score 100 points would advance to the second round ultimate challenge, while the losing team would face complete elimination.
In the ultimate challenge, the six advancing contestants would choose topics for debate as given by the show. Each topic carried different points, requiring strategic team deployment. Moreover, every question’s author was an industry expert, and to successfully gain points, contestants needed the approval of these professionals; otherwise, they would be eliminated.
Such a competition format could be called brutal.
Especially in the ultimate challenge, as the question authors were professional scholars from various fields, and no one knew what sorts of tests they’d face.
