novelraw Chapter 38 - Shen Lang: Damn System! Cursed Cao Thief Legacy!
Chapter 38 - Shen Lang: Damn System! Cursed Cao Thief Legacy!
Chapter 38: Shen Lang: Damn System! Cursed Cao Thief Legacy!
The next round of the game began, which was also the final round of this episode.
“Xiao Lang, you were amazing!” Deng Chao gave a thumbs-up and praised them as they got into the car. “Your variety show sense is incredible. Sometimes even I can’t keep up. If it weren’t for Chen Hehe…”
Shen Lang nodded. “Brother He’s variety sense is really good. I could tell just from watching Running Man.”
“Xiao Lang, why don’t you stay and record the next episode? Oh wait, the next one is Chen Hehe’s special—a Love Apartment themed episode.”
“And the one after that is a music album special. Xiao Lang, you…”
Shen Lang shook his head. “Chao Ge, one episode is enough for me. Besides, I’m filming a drama right now. I can’t keep taking time off.”
“Right, as actors… Ah, forget it. Xiao Lang, you’re like me—not exactly a serious actor.”
Shen Lang protested, “Chao Ge, we are good actors!”
“Yeah, good actors!” Baby chimed in.
That left Shen Lang at a loss for words.
Baby as an actress—what were her notable works?
Answer: Sister Stare!
He wouldn’t say that to her face, though.
If he were a regular member and they were more familiar, he might’ve bluntly called her out without hesitation.
During today’s recording, he’d only joked around with lighthearted “threats” and hadn’t exposed any of the Running Man members’ behind-the-scenes scandals.
The next round of the game would be filmed on Taohua Island in Suzhou, requiring a ferry ride to get there.
But after a full day of filming, it was already dark. The final round and the last segment would be recorded the next day.
That night, the Running Man team and the guests had a group dinner. Everyone praised Shen Lang’s incredible variety show sense, and the atmosphere was lively with open conversation.
After the dinner, they all returned to their hotels to rest. A full day of filming was exhausting.
That night, nothing happened.
Shen Lang lay in bed, unable to sleep.
Both Yang Mi and Baby were married. During filming, he’d restrained himself and deliberately avoided certain topics.
Damn system!
This “Cao Thief Legacy”… was actually making him lose sleep. How ridiculous.
The next morning, everyone gathered early and headed to Taohua Island for filming.
Upon arrival, the director announced the game: tabletop soccer. The rules were:
Stick their heads out over the table, work in pairs, and blow the soccer ball. The team with the most goals would win.
The director said, “First up, we have the White Team’s Deng Chao and Shen Lang versus the Blue Team’s Du Jiang and Wang Zulan.”
“Super Lang duo, go!” Deng Chao and Shen Lang clasped hands and shouted.
“Director, why? Why pair them together?” Wang Zulan protested.
“Director Yao’s grouping is perfect! Douban will give it a thumbs-up. But as for the result…” Shen Lang grinned mischievously.
Without wasting time, they started the game.
“Watch the 1997 duo—the Super Lang duo—dominate!” Deng Chao laughed loudly, brimming with confidence.
The bigger the boast, the harder the fall.
They conceded two goals in a row, one of which was an own goal.
“This isn’t fair! It completely limits me and Chao Ge’s abilities!”
“Yeah, unfair!”
After the game ended, both Deng Chao and Shen Lang refused to accept the result.
“Don’t mind these two idiots. Let’s keep playing.” Chen Hehe shoved them aside.
The game continued, with former national team players Fan Zhiyi and Li Yi contributing some entertaining moments.
By the end, luck swung back to the White Team, tying the Blue Team at three points each. A tiebreaker round followed.
Deng Chao and Shen Lang sat out, letting Baby and Lu Han take over. They won 2-1 against the Blue Team, securing the final victory for the White Team.
Chen Hehe was speechless. “Director Yao, how did the White Team win again?”
Deng Chao cackled. “That’s just luck!”
“Xiao Lang and I didn’t even do anything this round. Baby and Xiao Lu won it for us.”
Chen Hehe found it odd. “Xiao Lang, why were you so restrained this time?”
Shen Lang sighed helplessly. “I was worried about getting too much screen time. Didn’t want your fans to cyberbully me, so…”
“Get out of here!”
Chen Hehe tried to kick him, but Shen Lang dodged and retreated to Deng Chao’s side, declaring, “One last round, and the White Team will win again!”
“No, you won’t!” Chen Hehe retorted. “Even if you do, it’s rigged!”
“Director Yao, don’t be intimidated. So what if they leave a bad Douban review? I’ll give you a good one!”
Then he added, “If the White Team wins the next round, I’m leaving a bad review!”
Shen Lang whispered, “Director Yao, see? This is Chen Hehe. He dares to threaten the production team? Look at his ugly face…”
Before he could finish, Chen Hehe charged at him, forcing Shen Lang to flee.
“SHEN LANG, ENOUGH!!!”
Chen Hehe chased after him, shouting.
“Hahaha, this is the first time I’ve seen someone who can handle Brother He…” Lu Han laughed until tears nearly fell.
After the chaos subsided, they moved to the final game.
The last challenge was called “Lightning Dash.” The rules were:
Members chose their own lane width for a sprint. Different widths corresponded to different point values. They had to run from the starting line to the opposite end, kick a soccer ball, then sprint back past the blue line to complete the round.
After the rules were explained, Deng Chao asked curiously, “Director Yao, what do the numbers on our jerseys mean?”
Chen Hehe added, “Seriously, what’s the deal with the numbers today?”
The director bluntly replied, “Chao Ge, Chen Ge—yours are your ages.”
Chen Hehe burst into laughter. “That’s more like it! Old Deng, Old Li… especially Old Deng. What ‘1997’? You were clearly born in 1979. You’re 39 this year!”
“These numbers are a direct hit to Old Deng and Old Li. Good job, production team!”
Deng Chao took off his sunglasses and yelled, “We’re done filming today! I was born on July 1, 1997! Xiao Lang and I are twin brothers from different parents! How could you do this?”
Shen Lang also protested, “Yeah, how could you treat my twin brother like this? We have to wear matching outfits!”
Chen Hehe cackled. “Still calling yourselves the ‘1997 duo’? Director Yao did well…”
Before he could finish, the director delivered another blow. “Chen Hehe’s number represents his weight…”
BOOM!
A thunderous strike seemed to hit Chen Hehe. His laughter died instantly.
“Chen Hehe, look who’s laughing now!” Deng Chao snorted, exchanging a glance with Shen Lang. The two of them pushed Chen Hehe into the water together.
“See? When Brother Hehe enters the water, it’s like 85 tons dropped in. The water level’s about to overflow.”
“That’s 85 kilograms!”
“See? Brother Hehe admitted it.”
“Shen Lang! Deng Chao! Just you wait!”
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