Everyone's attention was captured by Fu Jinxiu's sudden question.

Answer within three seconds.

Shen Xingsui's face turned a deep shade of red. He held back a bashful smile, hesitating due to the ticking timer. Finally, in the last second, he chuckled softly, venturing, "Me?"

The timer stopped.

The staff announced, "The two of you got 12 questions right, which is the best score so far!"

Fu Jinxiu rose and approached Shen Xingsui, helping him up with a smile, "You did well, all your answers were correct."

Recalling the last question, Shen Xingsui felt a bit embarrassed, and playfully jabbed Fu Jinxiu's arm, "Why ask such a question in front of everyone?"

"What's wrong with asking it?" Fu Jinxiu raised an eyebrow, "It's not like there's anything to hide."

Shen Xingsui choked up.

Yet, he felt a sweet warmth in his heart.

Their relationship was out in the open, no more sneaking around. This realization brought him joy.

The other groups completed their challenges. Among them, Fu Jinxiu and Shen Xingsui had the highest score, granting them rewards and privileges. The director explained, "Since we're on this island, we should experience its culture. Based on your game scores, we will allocate a startup amount for you."

Shen Xingchen inquired, "For doing business?"

The director nodded, "Yes, this is different from previous tasks. This fishing village we're in used to be undeveloped. The local villagers earned their living through hard work and business. Coming here, we aim to immerse in their lifestyle and their pursuit of a better life."

The guests were more concerned about the main point.

"How is the money divided?"

“Our team got only five questions right.”

"Director, don't be so stingy!"

The director smiled and said, "Fifty for each question, you do the math."

By that calculation, the team with the lowest score is Tuya and Teacher Li with five correct, totaling 250. The team with the highest score, Shen Xingsui and Fu Jinxe, have 650.

Tuya laughingly said, "Director, how about a friends-and-family discount? Add 50 more. We really don’t want to be labeled as the ‘250’."

The director quickly responded, "If you work hard and prosper, you'll definitely earn more than just 250. Your destiny can be changed with hard work."

Tuya exclaimed that the production team is tight-fisted.

By the time they reached the fishing village, it was quite late. Everyone decided to dine together. As Shen Xingsui and Fu Jinxe topped the challenge, they had the privilege of choosing a luxurious seafood feast.

However, both of them were always generous. Knowing that the two of them couldn't finish the massive spread, they graciously allowed everyone else to join. Being near the sea, the village's seafood spread was lavish. The crab was notably big and juicy, and the lobster looked incredibly succulent.

Shen Xingchen, while savoring an oyster, exclaimed, "I love oysters! Tomorrow, I'll head to the seafood market to sell them."

Shen Xingsui smiled, handing him a few more, "Eat up."

Fu Jinxe was meticulously peeling shrimp and crabs, placing the meat in Shen Xingsui's plate. Once, Fu, with his princely upbringing, would never have done such tasks. But now, his elegant fingers smeared with grease, he didn't mind. He told Shen Xingsui, "Eat more."

Shen Xingsui responded hurriedly, "Don't fuss over me. I can manage."

"Just eat when I say so," Fu Jinxe replied while focusing on the seafood. Even in this casual setting, he exuded an aura of grace, "Your fingers are meant for playing the piano. Avoid these hard shells."

Shen Xingsui paused, deeply touched by Fu Jinxe's thoughtfulness. He knew Fu Jinxe was concerned because he might not play for the audience and fans in the future. While it may not mean much to Fu Jinxe, Shen Xingsui felt deeply about it.

Hence, Shen Xingsui countered, "Your hands play the piano as well, and far better than mine."

With a smirk, Fu Jinxe placed the peeled shrimp in front of Shen, "So, will Teacher Shen be disappointed if my tunes don’t sound as good in the future?"

Shen Xingsui shook his head with conviction, "Never."

"That settles it," Fu Jinxe said leisurely, picking up a crab and flashing a relaxed smile, "Will Teacher Shen then be content being my sole audience?"

Being my only audience.

Shen Xingsui's heart raced. Once, he was just another faceless fan in Fu Jinxe's sea of admirers. But now, he was the only one. All those beautiful tunes might one day be played just for him.

Feeling an intense warmth in his heart, Shen Xingsui smiled tenderly and whispered, "It would be my utmost honor."

The atmosphere between the two was tranquil and intimate. In contrast, the live-streaming audience was far from calm:

"Ahhhhh..."

"The teacher-student pairing is real!"

"A day shed in tears for an exquisite love story."

"He truly adores Sui Sui."

"Ladies, watching this makes me yearn for love..."

"Wake up! How many out there are like Fu Jinxe?"

...

"After spending the night in a homestay in the fishing village, everyone woke up early, ready to kick-start the day's business. The initial capital was earned collectively, so today's team formation remains unchanged."

The director gathered everyone and said, "Give it your all, folks. Today's top-performing team will receive a grand prize. Our show has secured numerous sponsors over the last two seasons. Thanks to their generous support, especially as this is our season finale, our sponsors have prepared an incredibly lavish prize for our guests!"

Shen Xingsui inquired, "How grand is this prize?"

The director replied with a mysterious smile, "Very, very grand. You can certainly look forward to it."

This cryptic statement whetted everyone's appetite. It motivated them even more to do business. Funnily enough, the ones standing here were either scions of rich families, trending idols, or at the very least, small business owners with a fair share of investments in their own businesses.

People who've earned millions now found themselves challenged by merely a few hundred.

Tu Ya suggested, "Let's start by checking out the fish market. We can scout around, see if there's any opportunity for resale."

"I was thinking the same," said Shen Xingchen, the strategist. "There are several seafood markets here. There's bound to be opportunities. We'll buy at a lower price and then sell to the local restaurants."

They clearly haven’t been weathered by the harsh realities of life.

Walking beside Fu Jinxe, Shen Xingsui asked, "Where are we headed? Should we check out the seafood market? Given that we're in a fishing village, that might be the better choice."

Fu Jinxe glanced at his phone's map and pondered for a moment before replying, "To the pier."

Shen Xingsui, puzzled, asked, "Why there? What for?"

Fu Jinxe smirked and said, "To stock up."

Shen Xingsui thought they were simply buying goods. Though a bit baffled, he trusted his partner and agreed. Getting a cab to the pier from here was pricey, but fortunately, they found a good Samaritan willing to give them a ride at a discounted rate.

Upon reaching the pier, the salty sea breeze greeted them. The vast ocean stretched out, dotted with numerous boats and ferries. Chains fenced off the coast. There were quite a few fishing boats unloading their fresh catch, but Fu Jinxe had a specific destination in mind, barely glancing at these vessels.

As Shen Xingsui pondered, he noticed Fu Jinxe stopping in front of a boat.

"Hello, how much does it cost to cast a net here for fishing?" Fu Jinxe initially asked in Mandarin. The fisherman responded in the local dialect, with Shen Xingsui only understanding the number "200."

Realizing the fisherman's limited Mandarin, Fu Jinxe effortlessly switched to the local dialect.

The fisherman, seeing Fu Jinxe's fluency, instantly brightened up, inviting them to join him on a fishing expedition. Their sun-beaten, tanned skin reflected their life at sea, yet their smiles revealed their genuine and warm nature.

After settling the terms, Fu Jinxe told Shen Xingsui, "Get ready. We're heading out to sea."

Shen Xingsui nodded in agreement. To ensure their safety, the show's crew had them wear life jackets before boarding. The boat was immaculate, and the fisherman, meeting celebrities for the first time, was visibly excited.

As Shen Xingsui boarded the ship, he softly asked, "You aren't from here either. How come you know the dialect?"

"I learned it specifically for a deserted island survival movie," Fu Jinxiao replied. "Although the movie deal fell through, I guess it's an added hidden skill now."

Shen Xingsui thought to himself, what other surprises do you have that I don't know about?

After they got on the ship, the boat owner was very friendly, often engaging in conversation due to Fu Jinxiao's familiarity with the dialect:

"How old are you?"

"I think I've seen your TV show."

"Are you guys bringing the cameraman to shoot a movie?"

Unable to follow the conversation, Shen Xingsui, during a break, whispered to Fu Jinxiao, "What is he saying?"

Looking down at the ever-curious Shen Xingsui, Fu Jinxiao couldn't resist teasing him a bit, letting out a mischievous smile, "He said, we make a great pair."

Shen Xingsui paused, then blushed slightly and stuttered, "Really?"

Fu Jinxiao's smile grew wider, "Of course."

Realizing he was tricked, Shen Xingsui glanced at the boat owner, thanked him shyly yet joyfully when their eyes met.

The boat owner was puzzled.

The live streaming audience burst into laughter:

"Mr. Fu, you're so naughty!"

"I don't believe you!"

"I'm from this village too. When did he say that?"

"Xingsui, please punch him now!"