Back to Three Years Old: Crushing Scumbags on a Parenting Reality Show 240

Chapter 240

“Deadlines are the greatest motivators,” a humorous yet truthful saying.

Procrastination and avoidance, inherent human weaknesses, would miraculously disappear in the face of a deadline, unleashing one’s full potential.

Eight minutes.

From the new dating rules to the start of the segment, only eight minutes. Understanding the rules was the first step; the goal was using them to achieve a desired outcome.

Cheng Tingyan was no exception. Her chaotic thoughts, her indecision, were pushed aside by the approaching deadline.

Her actions, questioning Zhao Can, then indirectly questioning Zhao Tong about that Weibo post, her intentions were obvious.

If Maomao knew, she would understand.

Cheng Tingyan couldn’t imagine Maomao’s reaction if she knew that she was not only reborn but also suspected her of being Little Cookie. It wouldn’t be a happy reunion…

After all these years, Cheng Tingyan still remembered her nervousness and anticipation before meeting Little Cookie, and Little Cookie’s joy.

She had made too many mistakes in this life. At least give her a chance to mend things before they met…

And on this show, surrounded by cameras, they couldn’t reveal their identities anyway…

She no longer deserved to continue that dream, but she couldn’t watch Maomao pursue other possibilities.

Whether it was to make amends, or to get closer, first… Cheng Tingyan looked at her notes, her gaze on “Long-tailed Tit,” she had to seize every opportunity.

And at the same time… she glanced at the circled “Pika,” she had to silence Zhao Can.

But they had all met last night, she had thought they would have breakfast together, but they still had separate meals.

Was it because of the questionnaires?

8:57 AM, the deadline sharpened Cheng Tingyan’s mind. They had discussed the questionnaires briefly last night. Was it to prevent them from discussing them further?

If so, then they would have more freedom after the pairing. She had to meet Zhao Can before the date… Cheng Tingyan thought about her 3.2 red strings.

9:00 AM. The signal appeared:

[A new day, a new date]
[Remember your questionnaires?]
[Questions and answers will be displayed anonymously in eight colors.]
[20 seconds per question. Raise your hand to request a date. First come, first served.]
[Don’t choose yourself!]

9:02 AM, the first question:

[Question 1: Favorite day of the week?]

[A. Monday (Black) … E. Friday (Orange, Purple) F. Saturday (Red, Yellow, Green) G. Sunday (Blue, Green)]

Wang Zhiqing, who had moved her desk to the screen and was taking notes, was annoyed. A useless question.

She looked at Option F, so she was either Red, Yellow, or Green. Just as she was writing it down, “Red” and “Black” were highlighted.

[The Black guest has chosen the Red guest! Congratulations!]

Wang Zhiqing was shocked. Choosing someone based on the first question?! Who was this impulsive person?! So, was Zhao Can still among the remaining five? Wang Zhiqing poked a hole through her paper, frustrated.

But no one was more frustrated than Cheng Tingyan.

[Congratulations, Red guest!]

Congratulations, my ass! This meaningless question, this impulsive choice couldn’t be Maomao.

This Black guest, whoever she was, she wouldn’t be happy!

She should have chosen randomly; she might have gotten Maomao!

The path she had chosen, blocked.

Cheng Tingyan was furious.

The screen, uncaring, displayed the second question:

[Question 2: Favorite season?]

[A. Spring (Black) B. Summer (Orange) C. Autumn (Red, Green, Blue, Purple) D. Winter (Yellow, Green)]

So, she was Yellow. Wang Zhiqing sighed, another useless question. She had asked Zhao Can this before; she had said she liked seasons without work… Mmm? Mmm???

“Orange” and “Green” were highlighted.

[The Orange guest has chosen the Green guest! Congratulations!]

Wang Zhiqing stood up abruptly. Was the Orange guest crazy?! Three people chose Autumn!

Four guests were gone, and she still hadn’t identified Zhao Can… Wang Zhiqing wanted to cry.

Some were frustrated, some relieved.

Zhao Can, her hand raised, watched the message: [Congratulations, Orange guest!]

First come, first served, thanks to the Black guest! She glanced at Option D (Yellow, Green), she knew Wang Zhiqing liked winter.

As for Yan Yan and Maomao… she wanted to avoid them, but Wang Zhiqing was too smart, she couldn’t identify everyone before her. Better to leave now.

Goodbye, Little Doggy…

Zhao Can, relieved, lowered her hand. Dating shows, easy!

Two questions, four guests gone, Hua Lang, watching, frowned.

The third question:

[Question 3: How many children do you want?]

[A. None (Red, Orange, Green) B. It depends (Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple) C. One D. Two E. Many (Black)]

Another useless question, Wang Zhiqing thought, chewing on her pen. Four left, all choosing B… What if someone else made an impulsive choice?

No one did.

The fourth question:

[Question 4: Your favorite amusement park ride?]

[A. Rollercoaster (Blue, Black) B. Rapids C. Freefall D. Ferris Wheel (Yellow) E. Carousel (Green, Purple) F. 4D Movie (Red, Green) G. Haunted House (Orange) H. Other]

Wang Zhiqing sat up straight. She had gone to the amusement park with Zhao Can once.

4D movie, rollercoaster, carousel… which one did Zhao Can prefer?

Not the rollercoaster, she refused to ride it.

Then… movie or carousel… Green or Purple…

Wang Zhiqing hesitated.

Then, the Rollercoaster chose the 4D Movie.

Wang Zhiqing, the Yellow guest, was left with the Carousel, the Purple guest.

Seriously! Hundreds of questions, and they chose after just four?!

Wang Zhiqing, her eyes red, wanted to cry.

Hua Lang, who had carefully selected fifty questions from the questionnaires, avoiding the ones they had already discussed, also wanted to cry.

But the show must go on.

The Black, Orange, and Blue guests, who had chosen their dates, got to choose their activities.

The results appeared on the screens:

[Black ❤️ Red – House of Strength]
[Orange ❤️ Green – House of Delicacies]
[Blue ❤️ Green – House of Technology]
[Yellow ❤️ Purple – House of Wisdom]

[This round’s date tasks are competitive. Please follow the signs to your designated houses for instructions.]

[The blind selection phase is over, you can now freely explore the villa and factory areas. New tasks will be announced via the loudspeakers.]

[Now, what are you waiting for? Go find your date (and your opponent)!]

Cheng Tingyan quickly scanned the message and rushed to the door.

This floor should be the women’s quarters, so Zhao Can was…

Just as Cheng Tingyan was looking around, the door across the hallway opened slightly, a Pika peeking out cautiously.

Their eyes met, Zhao Can froze, then Cheng Tingyan, her expression hardening, rushed towards her.

“No, I… I didn’t mean to… Mmm…” Zhao Can said, thinking she had been paired with Yan Yan or Maomao, she started apologizing, but Cheng Tingyan covered her mouth.

Was she… this angry…?

Zhao Can, pushed back into her room, her eyes tearing up, looked at Wang Zhiqing, who was standing at her own door across the hallway, she didn’t even want to run anymore.

So, the scariest person on this show was Yan Yan?

“You…” Wang Zhiqing said, seeing Cheng Tingyan pull Zhao Can into her room, she was furious.

But Cheng Tingyan was faster, she closed and locked the door before Wang Zhiqing could even reach it.

Although there were cameras inside, but… she was still angry!

“Sister Yan Yan!” Wang Zhiqing knocked on the door.

Then the door next to hers opened.

“Sister Maomao, Sister Yan Yan dragged Zhao Can into her room! And she locked the door!” Wang Zhiqing said, her eyes red with tears, she had been rejected and now this.

Wei Maomao: “…“