The Korean Wave was huge right now, and many people were fans of celebrities from that country. Ji Mingxi, in particular, was strikingly handsome, so the hosts were especially enthusiastic toward him.

The female host, in particular, was practically ecstatic.

Ji Mingxi was a bit exasperated as he dealt with them. When he saw Tan You snickering beside him, he decided to redirect the attention. "I’m on this dating show with Wenwen..."

The mention of the dating show made the female host calm down immediately. She looked at Tan You, a little embarrassed. Tan You didn’t press the issue, and seeing her peaceful demeanor, the host breathed a sigh of relief.

’Lu Wen has a pretty good temper,’ she thought.

It wasn’t her fault for being so excited. Field hosts like them rarely met domestic stars, let alone international ones.

The male host knew how to chase a hot topic. His eyes darted around. "Wenwen, since you and Mingxi are on a dating show, I should mention our show has had couples’ specials before. It’s all about partners working together to clear the course."

Tan You knew this host was up to no good. She understood completely when she saw the director below giving him a thumbs-up.

Sure enough, the next second, the male host continued, "So, Wenwen, would you like to challenge our cooperative stages?"

Tan You’s gaze swept over the various stages. She quietly translated for Ji Mingxi, who nodded decisively. "We can give it a try. Do we start from the first stage?"

The male host laughed. "No, no, no. For the first four stages, you’ll compete individually. Stages five, six, and seven are the cooperative sections. Of course, if one person unfortunately falls into the water, as long as the other reaches the high platform, your run will still be considered a success."

Ji Mingxi was full of confidence. "Okay, I’ll do my best."

Tan You was much calmer. "Just do what you can. Don’t push yourself too hard."

She immediately translated it into English for him, truly not wanting to put too much pressure on him. Ji Mingxi’s eyes narrowed slightly. "Wenwen, I will try my best."

Tan You smiled. "I know, but I hope you won’t be too hard on yourself. It’s okay if you can’t do it. We’re all just ordinary people."

Ji Mingxi looked at Tan You for a few moments before finally breaking into a smile. "Okay, I’m off then."

The two separated on the stage, each heading to their own course. The men’s course was naturally a bit more difficult than the women’s, given the inherent physical differences between men and women.

But the challenge Tan You faced wasn’t easy either. The first stage was the Starlight Leap. Four five-pointed star platforms were arranged in a line, each spinning in the opposite direction of the last. Tan You had to quickly find her footing on the platforms and identify the crucial landing spots as they rotated.

The longer she lingered on a platform, the greater the disadvantage for Tan You.

Taking a deep breath, Tan You stepped steadily onto the first star platform as the whistle blew. The platform was constantly spinning. After planting her feet, she quickly found her center of gravity. As the platform rotated, she identified the shortest distance and leaped nimbly to the second platform.

This stage was mainly a test of balance, and Tan You’s balance was indeed quite good. After getting used to the first two platforms, she cleared the next two with ease. In less than a minute, she reached the second stage: the Galactic Vortex.

The Galactic Vortex stage consisted of four round, mobile platforms arranged in a staggered pattern in the water. Tan You needed to cross them in a zigzag pattern, paying close attention to her angle and center of gravity, as the platforms would tilt and rotate with any shift in weight.

Coincidentally, while in the audience, Tan You had listened to the older ladies talking. Even though they hadn’t cleared the course themselves, they were full of theories and advice.

These stages were difficult in theory—okay, they were difficult in practice, too—but Tan You still managed to pass the next two stages: Shifting Stars and Passage of Time.

By the time she was standing before the fifth stage, the Variable-Speed Stairs, Ji Mingxi had reached the front of the fourth stage on the men’s course. A host was standing before the fifth stage. He’d seen Ji Mingxi’s progress and, noticing Tan You was also watching him, decided to stir the pot.

"Wenwen, at this very moment, what do you want to say to Ji Mingxi?"

Tan You thought for a moment. "Just do your best."

Ji Mingxi had clearly heard her. He looked up in her direction. Tan You, dressed in a t-shirt and shorts, gave him a small smile and a gesture of encouragement.

Ji Mingxi, who had been feeling a bit tired, suddenly seemed to get a shot of adrenaline. He looked at the Variable-Speed Gears stage before him, a flash of determination in his eyes.

Two minutes later, Ji Mingxi was standing in front of Tan You. She glanced at him. "Can you still keep going? Do you want to rest for a bit?"

Ji Mingxi caught his breath. "I’ll rest for a minute. Sorry, I’m late."

"Why are you apologizing?" Tan You asked in return. "The men’s course is harder, so it’s perfectly reasonable that you’d be a little later. I only waited for two minutes, which wasn’t long at all. It gave me a chance to rest, too."

Ji Mingxi had to admit her words soothed him. In fact, ever since entering the entertainment industry, the one thing everyone told him most was that he had to be the best. As a result, Ji Mingxi also held himself to a very high standard.

But he had heard from Tan You several times now that as long as he tried his best, she wasn’t demanding that he be number one.

After resting on the spot for a minute, Ji Mingxi and Tan You began the next cooperative stages. Tan You’s balance was excellent, and Ji Mingxi’s stamina wasn’t bad either. It was no surprise they made it to the final stage.

But at the final stage, Tan You suddenly spoke up. "Let me go first on this one."

Ji Mingxi froze for a second, then smiled. "Okay."

He knew Tan You was observant; she must have seen him frowning just now. The truth was, for a dancer, it was inevitable to have all sorts of injuries. Even though he wasn’t the lead dancer, Ji Mingxi still had his share of them.

Tan You’s stamina wasn’t particularly outstanding—just average—but having come this far, she refused to give up. After slipping twice, she gritted her teeth and scrambled up the high platform.

Ji Mingxi watched Tan You’s back, the smile on his face fading without him realizing it. After she reached the top, Ji Mingxi also grabbed the long rope hanging down. He hunched over and started making his way up, step by step.

Just as he reached the steepest part of the platform, a hand appeared in front of him.

Tan You smiled at him. "Hurry up and come on. I asked the host; it’s not against the rules."

Ji Mingxi grabbed Tan You’s right hand, and she pulled him up with a strong tug, gesturing for him to press the completion button on the platform. At the same time, the hosts on the platform gathered around to congratulate them.

"Congratulations to Mingxi and Wenwen for successfully completing the course! This is your prize: a cash-filled red envelope with ten thousand yuan. And since you both succeeded, the show is awarding you a second one!"

Tan You smoothly stuffed both red envelopes into Ji Mingxi’s hands. "Congratulations."