Switched Life:I Went Viral on a Family Variety Show-Chapter 94 Why Didn’t You Run

["The bird that sticks its neck out gets shot—when will Sang Chuan truly understand this principle?"]

["The more Sang Chuan shows off, the more Sang Ning feels there’s enormous potential in him waiting to be developed."]

["Relax, it’s just 20 articles. Human limits are meant to be broken."]

"Dear guests, the first two rounds of PK have concluded. Next comes the third round of PK. For those who haven’t obtained clues yet, give it your all—dinner is beckoning to you!"

Director Sun instructed the staff to prepare the props while beginning to introduce the game rules.

"Round Three is a test of physical endurance. The game is called ’Stellar and Planet Rush Forward.’ Each team’s new family needs to discuss and decide who will be the star and who will be the planet."

"You have three minutes to discuss. If you cannot decide within the time limit, the production team will randomly assign your team’s star and planet roles."

Director Sun pressed the timer, and the ticking countdown sound instantly instilled urgency in everyone, prompting team discussions.

"We’re good. I’ll be the star, and Mrs. Chu will be the planet."

As soon as Director Sun hit the timer, Sang Ning was the first to raise her hand, decisively making the choice without even consulting Li Sulan.

"Sang Ning, am I your mother now? Can you show me a little respect and at least ask for my opinion before making decisions?" novelbuddy.cσ๓

Li Sulan was visibly upset. Other teams were discussing and weighing options, while Sang Ning treated her like she didn’t exist.

"Generally speaking, the mass of a planet is much smaller than that of a star, right? You said you’re very slim, didn’t you? That fits perfectly with the traits of a planet."

Sang Ning explained to Li Sulan with a straight face, somehow managing to fool her.

"Fine, I can reluctantly accept your explanation. But can you at least discuss with me next time before deciding?"

["I’ve got reason to suspect Sang Ning is straight-up conning Li Sulan, but I have no proof. Could she really be acting out of kindness?"]

["Planets orbit stars along a much larger trajectory. Clearly, Sang Ning wants to shirk effort and is tricking Li Sulan into being the planet instead."]

["Bingo! Case solved! Sang Ning is definitely filled with dark humor and scheming."]

This time, Sang Ning ignored Li Sulan altogether and instead offered suggestions to the other teams.

"If you truly can’t decide, why not do rock-paper-scissors? Winner becomes the star; loser becomes the planet."

"Sis, this method is great—simple and straightforward!"

Sang Chuan was the first to accept Sang Ning’s suggestion and started playing rock-paper-scissors with Chu Wei.

Although their team had three members, when it came to physical competition, young people obviously had the advantage. Sang Chuan and Chu Wei teaming up made their odds significantly better.

Li Sulan, meanwhile, was stuck in a single-minded loop of thought.

Usually, the winner picks the favorable option. Sang Ning convincing her to be the planet must mean the planet role is better, right? Even when playing rock-paper-scissors, shouldn’t the winner opt for the planet role?

["LOL, Li Sulan is having an existential crisis—Sang Ning told her planets are great one second, and the next moment gives advice recommending stars."]

["Look at Li Sulan frowning so hard her wrinkles could probably pinch a mosquito to death. Bet she still hasn’t figured it out."]

["Sang Ning: I just said whatever came to mind. Never thought I’d spin you into circles of doubt!"]

Seeing Sang Chuan’s team already taking action, the other groups also adopted Sang Ning’s suggestion.

Ultimately, the star roles were determined as follows: Sang Ning, Sang Youming, Shen Yi, Sang Chuan, Chu Xi, and Song Shiye.

Planet roles: Li Sulan, Qin Kai, Hu Zhi, Chu Wei, Mr. Shen, and Qin Jiaxiang.

With roles confirmed, the staff began equipping the guests with props.

Each person had a plastic ring fixed around their waist. A smaller, sliding ring attached to the larger circle allowed some freedom of movement.

A thin iron rod connected the two sliding rings, effectively tethering the two team members together.

"Will the guests now head to the starting line and prepare!"

Director Sun stood next to the red start line drawn by the staff and gestured toward a scarecrow ahead.

"Everyone, take a good look. The scarecrow is holding the clue for Round Three’s PK. The first team to reach the scarecrow will obtain the clue for this round."

"Well, what are we waiting for? Let’s go!"

Sang Chuan crouched into a running stance and was about to dash forward when Director Sun blew the whistle urgently, stopping him.

"Wait. It’s not that easy. Do you think the props here are just for show?"

Director Sun called over his assistant and demonstrated the proper way for the teams to move forward.

"Stars only need to proceed straight ahead along the path, but planets must run in front of the star while circling them.

Since the sliding ring’s maximum range is only half a circle, planets need to complete a half-circle running left, then reverse backward to run a half-circle to the right—and keep repeating this cycle to move forward.

Lastly, special note: Only stars are allowed to grab the clue. So planets, make sure you keep moving forward and don’t block your star’s path."

["I knew it—as expected, the planet role is way more exhausting. Left half-circle, right half-circle—by the time you reach the scarecrow, wouldn’t you already be dizzy?"]

["Forget ’Stellar and Planet Rush Forward’—rename this to ’Clueless Victims Charging Ahead!’"]

After hearing Director Sun’s detailed explanation, Li Sulan finally realized she’d been tricked.

She tugged at the iron rod until Sang Ning turned to look at her, then directed a pitiful gaze at her.

"Are you deliberately messing with me?"

Sang Ning shrugged with an expression as innocently exaggerated as possible.

"I’m not! Don’t make wild accusations. Director Sun didn’t explain the rules beforehand.

You need to have faith—your agility makes you the unquestionably best choice for the planet role."

["Here comes the Queen of Deception again. If Li Sulan still believes her this time, she must have her brain filled with nonsense."]

["Instigator team incoming—let’s go, start fighting already, hurry up!"]

"Fine, I’ll try my best to run fast. You better run fast too, don’t hold me back." Li Sulan dropped her suspicions.

After all, Sang Ning wasn’t psychic—how could she have foreseen the rules? It must’ve been her overthinking things.

["No way, has Li Sulan’s brain been swapped with a paramecium’s? How is she this easily fooled by Sang Ning’s talk?"]

["Or maybe, just maybe, Li Sulan just enjoys being flattered. The moment someone praises her, all rationality flies out the window."]

With all the guests ready, Director Sun blew the whistle, and everyone surged forward at once.

Since they weren’t accustomed to being tethered with a rod, three teams collided straight away at the start.

After finally gaining some space from other teams, the inconsistent pacing of left-and-right running among "planets" soon turned the track into a chaotic bumper-car scenario.

Shen Yi and Hu Zhi’s team grasped the technique and quickly gained the lead.

Li Sulan, noticing Hu Zhi far ahead, suddenly felt a surge of competitiveness and tried to catch up. Yet the harder she ran, the farther behind she fell.

She finally realized something was wrong, turned her head sharply, and shouted: "Sang Ning! Why are you still standing at the starting line?!"