On the television screen, the director gave the order, and everyone began to climb onto the track.
It was a rolling climbing ladder, like a scroll, no wonder it was called King of the Rollers.
"Damn, the show's really going all out, this is a big production."
"It really feels like a blockbuster, the first climbing project is invincible!"
"Yeah, there are two climbing experts, this is perfect for them."
"Wu Hen doesn't seem to be good at climbing, after all, he's a boxer."
"Da Fei isn't very good either, these two comedians will probably fall soon."
"..."
Five minutes into the competition, several people had already fallen into the water.
Lin Chudong stayed just above the safety line the entire time. Though he was the most famous person here, he was surprisingly unremarkable at the moment.
Another three minutes passed, and almost ninety percent of the participants were in the water.
Only three people were still holding on.
One was Sima Peng, the national rock climbing champion. Another was Cheng Rui, the special forces assault team captain. And the last was Lin Chudong.
Seeing the three of them make it to the end, the athletes watching from below were shocked.
"Sima Peng's movements are so professional. He truly deserves to be the rock climbing champion. He can definitely break the ten-minute mark."
"Cheng Rui relies purely on strength and endurance; his forearm muscles probably won't last much longer."
"It's surprising that Da Fei has lasted this long."
"Da Fei is actually pretty handsome. I'm a fan of his."
"Me too."
"..."
The female athletes who had already failed and fallen into the water started discussing, Da Fei had become quite popular recently, and there were quite a few people who liked him.
They had initially thought Da Fei was on the show because of the theme song, but he had actually made it to the top three, surpassing several professional athletes. This was indeed unexpected.
At the ninth minute, the special forces captain, Cheng Rui, fell into the water.
Now, only two people remained on the competition field: Lin Chudong and Sima Peng!
Sima Peng had continuously climbed to the top. He rested there, gripping the handle with one hand, his gaze fixed on Lin Chudong. The two were subtly vying for position.
Lin Chudong's arms were already numb. He glanced at Sima Peng, then started climbing with large strides, reaching the very top.
He hooked one hand onto the handle and swung the other arm continuously to relax his muscles.
Then, the camera cut to interviews with several athletes.
"Da Fei really surprised me. A singer can last until the end, on par with a rock climber. It's just too exaggerated."
"Da Fei's physical fitness is really strong, and his learning ability is too shocking. He was actually learning Sima Peng's techniques during the climb, and then immediately applying them."
"Sima Peng's skill was expected, but no one thought Da Fei could keep pace with him."
"..."
The athletes all spoke highly of Da Fei. After all, they'd already fallen into the water, while only Da Fei and Sima Peng were still holding on.
Sima Peng looked back and smiled.
"Da Fei, how long are you planning to hold out?"
Lin Chudong said, "That depends on how long you hold out."
"Damn, these two are still chatting. That's so awesome! Da Fei really isn't just talking big; his physical condition is absolutely top-notch."
"I've seen Da Fei's waist before. My little body probably couldn't handle it."
"Hey, wake up, upstairs. Even if you could, it wouldn't be your turn, okay?"
"The man who locks the wolves, I love him!"
"..."
Twenty minutes, twenty-five minutes, twenty-nine minutes!
The crowd went from shock to numbness, and finally, to excitement.
They were about to hit the thirty-minute mark!
This program was based on a foreign format, and the record for the same project abroad was nearly thirty minutes!
If they could break the thirty-minute mark, it would not only be a challenge for themselves, but also break the foreign record.
In the audience, a pair of twin sisters suddenly started singing loudly.
"He said, in the wind and rain, this little pain, what is it? Wipe away your tears, don't be afraid, at least we still have dreams!"
This was the theme song the program crew had spent a fortune to purchase, and everyone immediately sang along.
Lin Chudong, hanging on the rock climbing wall, revealed a smile, although his forehead was already covered in sweat.
His arms were engorged with blood, and he was now relying entirely on willpower to persevere.
The rock climbing champion, Sima Peng, wasn't doing much better. The wall was now at a negative angle, and the speed was also quite fast. It was like a treadmill stood upright, constantly shaking his arms to relax. The lactic acid buildup was severe, and his forehead was also covered in sweat.
Lin Chudong climbed to the top, rested for a few seconds, and also sang aloud.
"He said, in the wind and rain, this little pain, what is it? Wipe away your tears, don't ask, why!"
Sima Peng gasped for breath, then said, "Impressive, he can still sing."
Lin Chudong said, "Hold on, break the record."
Just as they were approaching thirty minutes, the machine's speed suddenly increased again, shifting to the fourth gear, with a speed increase to 20!
With one minute left to break the record, the athletes below began to cheer incessantly.
"Hold on, you're about to break the record!"
Both of them were gritting their teeth, relying on their willpower to keep climbing.
Liang Yin and the others watching on the television were sweating, completely focused on the screen, eager to see who would ultimately take first place.
As the athletes below cheered, the time surpassed the thirty-minute mark, breaking the foreign record.
Sima Peng's hand was so sore he couldn't lift it, and he looked at Lin Chudong and said.
"Da Fei, can you hold on?"
Lin Chudong shook his head, "I can't. I can't hold on anymore."
After saying that, he continued to climb.
"Haha, Da Fei is using tactics, Sima Peng, don't believe him, all's fair in love and war!"
"That Da Fei can hold on for at least another minute. If Sima Peng falls, he'll be tricked."
"Da Fei is awesome! He's held on for thirty minutes. What a man!"
"I suspect you're being suggestive, but I have no evidence."
"..."
The two of them held on for a full thirty-three minutes. Sima Peng slowly began to descend, already looking down as if preparing to fall into the water.
However, he glanced at Da Fei, still unwilling to give up.
"Didn't you say you couldn't hold on anymore!"
Lin Chudong said, "I really can't hold on."
After saying that, Lin Chudong also looked down, no longer climbing, and slowly descended from the highest point.
Sima Peng climbed two steps, maintaining his position alongside Lin Chudong. He saw that Lin Chudong was already using one hand to prepare to jump down.
Sima Peng really didn't have any strength left. At the very bottom, he gently leaped, intending to jump down with Lin Chudong. The director had said whoever won would be considered the winner!
As a result, Sima Peng splashed into the water. However, Lin Chudong climbed up again.
"Hahaha, I told you, all's fair in love and war. Sima Peng is really too naive."
"Da Fei is such a scumbag. He said he couldn't hold on?"
"I told you he was a tough guy, tough guys never give up! Da Fei is awesome!"
"Thirty minutes is not Da Fei's limit at all!"
"A man's words are as unreliable as a ghost."
"..."
Seeing this, Liang Yin and the others were already shocked.
"No wonder you said you were tired. If you record the show like this, it's amazing you didn't die of exhaustion."
Finally, Lin Chudong held on for thirty-five minutes before falling into the water.
Everyone applauded. Da Fei, a professional singer, actually had such strong physical fitness, completely overturning their preconceived notions of the entertainment industry.
"Da Fei is so awesome, worthy of being my man!"
"No more doubts now, right? Do you all see why the program crew invited Da Fei?"
"You think a sixteen-second record is a joke? I said Da Fei was awesome a long time ago, but nobody believed me."
"I believe it now. A man who can down twelve beers in a row isn't ordinary."
"..."
After a period of rest, everyone returned to the small house, and the top six contestants stood at the front.
"The six of you will be team leaders and will begin selecting your teammates. Da Fei is in first place and has a special privilege: he can steal a contestant."
"When Da Fei uses this privilege, the selection right is reversed, and the robbed team member chooses the captain."
"Now, please Da Fei, draw the lot!"
Following the host Zhen Rufen's instructions, Lin Chudong went to the lottery machine and turned the handle.
A ping pong ball rolled out, and Zhen Rufen held it in her hand, saying.
"Number thirty-five, Luo Jia."
Luo Jia stood up and walked to the center of the stage.
"Hello everyone, I'm Luo Jia. I'm a swimmer, Asian Games champion, and National Games champion…"
Lin Chudong smiled slightly, and said.
"My team needs a swimming champion, welcome to join."
Luo Jia immediately ran over excitedly, shook hands with Lin Chudong, and stood behind him.
Liang Yin and Su Yulin glared at him.
"You saw a beauty, didn't you? Look at you smiling, you're practically beaming."
Lin Chudong said, "Malicious editing, you know how the program works, to create program effects."
"Hmph."
\n\n
Then, Sima Peng of Team 2 drew lots and got number 39, Lu Wenwen.
A beautiful, tall girl walked to the front and said.
"Hello everyone, I'm Lu Wenwen, and I'm a synchronized swimmer…"
Sima Peng shook his head. "Sorry, no."
Immediately, the atmosphere became tense.
This kind of rejection was really awkward, but that's exactly the effect the show wanted.
It was clear from the first round of the show that this program was about competing in strength, speed, and endurance. Synchronized swimmers, aside from being beautiful and good in the water, had no other advantages.
Most team captains didn't want to choose girls because this was a competition without distinctions, and girls didn't have an advantage.
Lu Wenwen was a little embarrassed, but it was also expected.
Soon, one round passed, and no one chose her.
When it was Lin Chudong's turn, the host Zhen Rufen asked,
"Da Fei, do you accept Lu Wenwen, number 39?"
Lin Chudong laughed, "As I said before, our team needs a swimmer, so I accept."
Lu Wenwen was pleasantly surprised and ran over happily.
Immediately, the bullet comments exploded.
"Da Fei, are you picking concubines? You're supposed to pick people to compete, what's the use of picking these two weak women?"
"I found that Da Fei is just a lecher, he can't move when he sees women. No one chose synchronized swimming, but Da Fei was excited."
"Lu Wenwen also has a younger sister, Lu Jingjing. Pick her too, and form a whole army of women, have a blast and leave."
"Haha, Da Fei is so real! You can see it from Crossover God of Songs. Da Fei treats Sister Deng and other people completely differently. He has special treatment for beautiful women!"
"..."
Liang Yin and Su Yulin, the vinegar jar duo, turned their heads again and glared at Lin Chudong.
"It's malicious editing again, isn't it?"
Lin Chudong shrugged. "Yep."
"Hmph!"
Everyone took turns choosing people, and each captain had an individual interview.
Their selection logic was pretty similar. An entire team must be well-rounded, with strength, endurance, physical fitness, and explosiveness all being ideal.
So, some seemingly strong power-type players, as well as those with good physical condition, would be very popular.
It was Da Fei's turn for the interview.
"My criteria for choosing people is based on what the team needs. A team should have balance, so I'll choose some girls..."
Da Fei's words made Liang Yin and the others turn up their noses. So high and mighty, humph.
When Lu Jingjing took the stage, she was selected by Team 6.
The captain and members of Team 6 discussed it. They had chosen all tough guys so far. If there were water-based events later, they would indeed need some swimming experts.
There were only a few swimmers left, and Lu Jingjing hadn't been chosen yet.
After careful consideration, the Team 6 captain nodded.
"Accept!"
At this moment, Lin Chudong suddenly raised his hand.
"I'm sorry, I want to use my privilege to snatch someone."
Everyone was immediately in an uproar.
They knew that the most popular contestant, Wu Hen, hadn't even appeared yet. Everyone was waiting to choose Wu Hen; he was the King of the Rollers, with extremely strong overall strength.
If Lin Chudong used his chance to snatch someone here, he might not be able to get Wu Hen when he appeared.
Zhen Rufen was stunned for a moment, "Da Fei, are you sure you want to snatch someone? You already have two girls in your team. Lu Jingjing and Lu Wenwen are twin sisters, and their strengths should be similar."
The two sisters practiced the same event, and their figures and appearances were similar. Their strength and speed should also be roughly the same, so choosing one was enough. There was no need to have both sisters together.
Lin Chudong said, "Only children make choices. Adults, of course, want them all."
In an instant, this statement caused everyone to burst into laughter.
Zhen Rufen also gave a wry smile. "Next, please have Lu Jingjing make her counter-selection! Will she join Team 6, or will she go to Da Fei's Team 1!"
Lu Jingjing said, "I want to be with my sister, and I really like Da Fei, so I choose Team 1!"
Thus, Lu Jingjing also joined Da Fei's team.
"Da Fei's classic quote: Only children make choices. Adults, of course, want them all."
"The sister flowers... Da Fei is really enjoying himself. Is he choosing team members or choosing a wife!"
"The netizens were right, they should form a women's team!"
"Are there even any more competitions to be had? It definitely won't work with just girls. The later events will definitely be based on strength. Isn't Da Fei just showing off?"
"No choice, Da Fei can't resist the charms of the ladies."
"That's the truth. As a man, I understand Da Fei."
"..."
Liang Yin and Su Yulin moved in sync, crossing their arms and legs.
"Is this another case of malicious editing?"
Lin Chudong said, "The personas the program gives are all scripted, so just chill."
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